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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
4
Public Laws from the January session outline continuing the insolvent estate management and directives for dividends, distributions, and protection of creditors. It amends General Laws sections on militia organization, regimental and battalion structure, retirements, and officer elections for the Rhode Island National Guard, including staff, bands, and pay.
The text lists officers of the militia as state citizens and requires surgeons and medical staff to belong to chartered Rhode Island medical societies. It states judge advocate general and judge to be Rhode Island Bar members, chaplains ordained ministers, and describes election duties for officers with presiding commanders and designated prompter officers in case of absence. Attest by Secretary of State Charles P Bennell.
Thieves smashed a rear door to enter Henry Rhodes Manchester’s liquor saloon on Thames Street last evening. About $12 in cash, three cigar boxes, several cigars and whiskey were taken. Break occurred around 1 am. discovery at 6 am by Mr Manchester. Police Morrissey and Officer Serbst investigated. shutter bolts and door damaged. battering ram likely used.
In probate court before Judge Hezekiah C. Wardwell Annie Rodrigues is named guardian for Mary M. Rodrigues with bond set at 3200 by J W Geyer. Sammuels W. Bridgham’s account as executor for Annie F. Munroe is continued to December 7. Six months widow’s allowance for Patrick Dermody’s estate is granted. Administrator’s private sale of James M Quirk’s estate inventory approved.
A compact saying highlights that someone with wealth and savvy can seize a single opportunity to advance. It underscores that resource and wit determine who benefits when chances arise.
Edward W. Miller, longtime station agent at the Franklin street depot of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, leaves for a three month vacation with his ailing wife. He may be reassigned afterward to a more lucrative post in a healthful region. A Bristol veteran, Miller previously served as ticket agent at Woonsocket and Riverside. He is valued in railroad circles and in town for his help with community projects. Mrs Miller, formerly Annie Paull, is active in religious work and sings in the State Street M E Church choir.
Coming events list performances and dances at Bristol Opera House and G A R Hall. The Mikado comic opera on Nov 17 and 18. Little Tramp or a Rocky Mountain Diamond on Thanksgiving night. Bean Sapier show at GA R Hall. Thanksgiving matinee dance 3 to 6 p.m.. Kumimae Sale at the former Mrs Christie store with Reba Lodge auspices.
An office in Phoenix received writing pads labeled Ic and Ve, details indicate a clerical or organizing context. The items appear to be part of a broader documentation or filing system. No further actions or outcomes were reported.
A reflective opinion line asserts success comes when opponents are absent, suggesting that victory is achieved through lack of resistance rather than strength. The piece emphasizes the advantage of unchallenged positions and the ease of triumph in such scenarios.
The tunnel bore only half a mile from Providence to Boston connects diggers with a tunnel saver. It will cut travel time to Fall River and Bristol by at least ten minutes. Vice President Barkland announced new commutation tickets under regular zone fares on the Warren and Bristol branch.
In a regular session before Judge C. L. Bosworth, several cases were disposed of or continued. Charles A. Johnson versus Frank P. Butler was discontinued on payment of costs. John H. Morrissey versus Manuel Barbosa was discontinued upon payment of costs. Isabelle Reynolds versus Alonzo H. Reynolds for von-support was continued one week. State versus Charles W. Sanders and Frank Cameron of Warren resulted in a common drunkenness conviction with a term of 81x months and costs. Henry P. Tradell versus Charles E. Read for trespass and ejectment was continued one week. Jaden F. Hammill represented the plaintiff and Attorney Thomas H. Crowley represented the defendant.
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