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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
2
A 1919 era editorial argues that pleasure riding in automobiles worsens oil and gas shortages as demand surges while production lags. It notes soaring gasoline use, rising prices, and the tension between utility gas and motor fuel, urging fair public response to the crisis.
The Senate approved a bill authorizing a Roosevelt two cent coin and also favored House measures for 50 cent pieces to honor the Pilgrims landing 300th anniversary and Maine and Alabama joining the Union. The coins are described as handy with the two cent piece buying a cent’s worth of candy and the half dollar a quarter’s worth of almost anything.
The Industrial Trust Company branch offers Holders of the Second Liberty Loan temporary bonds a chance to exchange for permanent bonds. The company accepts the bonds, forwards them to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and receives new bonds with coupons attached including the May 115th due at 4 percent for all other coupons.
The Congregational Club holds a Thursday social in the chapel and the Ivy Guild of St. Michael's hosts a reception marked 25th anniversary. A new pastor reception at State Street M E Church is planned for Tuesday at 8 pm. Anniversaries, masses, and lodge meetings fill the week with many reminders.
Mrs Annie K McCaw died Friday at her home on Bourn Street after a long illness. Born in Ireland she came to Bristol over 70 years ago. She leaves 13 children six sons and two daughters 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was private at 2 30 yesterday in First Congregational Church with Rev James J Goodacre. Interment in North Cemetery.
Marriage intentions filed for George W. McGatin and Maud Holton. visits from Mrs Annie Keith of Rutland to Mrs Thomas Moting on Church Street. Local news mentions guests Bert Gill and Mrs Carrier, California winter returnees, whist at K of C Hall, and Fireworks Committee considering a fireman angster as a festival attraction. John Corea switches clerical job from Charles A Johnson to Newman Brothers after one and a half years.
Morris In Malden Mass May 2 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Terrence P Morris of this town. Shuman In this town May 7 a son to Mr and Mrs Philip Shuman and grandson to Mr and Mrs Julius Eisenberg all of this town.
Obituary notices list Annie K. McCaw widow of William McCaw in town on May 7 and Jefferson J. Goff aged 41 in town May 7 with Albino Tavares also noted in town on May 8.
Let Fisk Tires prove their worth by running one alongside any other make and be convinced of their unusual value.
Police chased the Hudson River gang after a brawl at Goff’s Hotel left Officer Lemieux injured with a beaten lip and split mouth. Louis Avrichy was captured near the White Chuck Bar, while the gang’s car pursuit ended with arrests and a whiskey bottle recovered. The incident disrupted bystanders as authorities pursued the group into town.
Town Clerk’s Office Bristol Rhode Island May 7 1920 sealed bids due May 18 noon for steam fire engine at King Philip Fire Station Thames Street and for junk in roller yard Wood Street. Council may reject all bids or accept most advantageous offer. Bids to be marked Bids for Junk and sent to Town Clerk Church.
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