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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
1
The Industrial Trust Company as trustee warns Bristol residents and out of town visitors to stop parking on Colt Farm Drive and trespassing on adjacent grounds. It cites wear on the roadway, damaged property, and litter, demanding enforcement of posted regulations to protect the estate and avoid broader action.
In a weekly Fifth District Court session Judge Hammill disposed cases including Manuel Botelho Jr bound over to Grand Jury after pleading guilty to taking a car without consent. Antonio Almeida fined for liquor possession. John D Andrade pleads not guilty to liquor charges. Ferrara vs D Andrade and Morris vs Carvalho continued. Antonio vs Teixeira settled for $199 and costs.
Exercises commemorating the 149th Rhode Island Independence Day were held in public schools with a program arranged by Miss Annie D. Sisson and address by Mrs Frank H Hammill. Readings, essays on Rhode Island history, music, and recitations highlighted the event with schools like Colt Memorial High School and John Post Reynolds School participating.
Hon Thomas W Bicknell of Providence, age 90, will address Colt Memorial High School tomorrow at 11 o'clock, commemorating the 65th anniversary of his May 1860 acceptance of Bristol High School's principalship. He urges friends and former pupils to attend.
Eddie Higgins to manage the Warren Bristol Athletic Club in its season opener against Salem at Bhiven Field Sunday. Salem is touted as one of New England’s fastest clubs and local preparations include parking for 500 cars and field improvements. Bill Baker named captain. Friday’s Phoenix to publish the lineup.
At a Board of Fire Engineers meeting Chief John J. Grabert presided Moses Moore was elected Clerk for the year Contracts for fire hose went to U S Rubber Company for 1200 feet and Republic Rubber Company for 700 feet FFE Suzman won rubber boots and hats and Combination Ladder Co Providence to supply rubber coats A special meeting is set for next Monday to discuss repairs at the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co No 2 station
Members of Kearney Post No. 6 and its auxiliary push Bristol’s share of the $5,000,000 American Legion Endowment Fund. With campaigns statewide extended to week’s end, Bristol hopes to top the $2,000 mark after pledges totaling $1727.50 reported at the State luncheon at Hotel Dreyfus. The response pleases both state and town committees as the appeal gains support.
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