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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

4

Warehouseman's Lien Provisions and Enforcement Rules

The excerpt outlines warehousemen's liens on goods and proceeds, covering eligible charges such as storage, insurance, transportation, labor, and notice costs. It details lien enforcement against depositor goods and those deposited by others, conditions for losing the lien, and required notices and sale procedures to satisfy claims, including auction and private sales and distribution of sale proceeds.

Warehorseman Eien Warrthouseman Dredd Wearehouseman

Town Council Deliberates on Lane Repair and Appointments

The council heard rival company positions on a dispute and approved George H Peck as Deputy Town Clerk. Democratic Supervisors named Colton Sisson Easterbrooks were elected. Republicans elected Colton, Sisson, and Easterbrooks. Dr Gertrude Gooding highlighted damage to Gooding Lane from heavy traffic. Highway Surveyor ordered to repair. Town Hall repairs expected to finish by next Monday.

Bradford Street George H. Peck Coggeshall O Council Democratic Town Committee Peter J Colton George Sisson Charles McCallum Charles Heinz Edward G Easterbrooks Crawford Easterbrooks Peter J. Colton Edward G. Easterbrooks Republican Town Committee Frank B. Wilson William McCaw William A. Cross Isaac Gorham A.W. Barrett William H. Munro Gertrude Gooding Josephus Gooding Gooding C H Straight

Advertised Letters Week Ending October 11, 1908

Advertised letters list includes Mr and Mrs H Broun, Mr and Mrs John Bowen, Abate Andrea, Marantopio Damato, James McDonald, Jabez K Montgomery, Joe Melvin, E C Cogswell, John Bent, Mrs Lee Wilcox, Mr G H Watson, Mrs F P Shaw, Honor Harding. Foreign names include Anthony Medeiros Carreiro, Antonio Cabral Silva, Agnasio Bitancurti, Jose Correa Janeiro.

H Broun John Bowen Abate ‘ Andrea Marantopio Damato James McDonald Jabez K. Montgomery Joe Melvin E C. Cogswell John Bent Lee Wilcox G. H. Watson F. P Shaw Honor Harding Anthony Medeiros Carreiro Antonio Cabral Silva Agnasio Bitancurti Jose Correa Janeiro

Birth Notices From Ennis District This Month

In Ennis the following births are recorded this month: a daughter born Oct 16 to Mr and Mrs John Ennis, a daughter born Oct 17 to Mr and Mrs Bernard J Farley, and a son born Oct 19 to Mr and Mrs L Baron C Colt.

Death notices for Charles R Aiken and Margaret Moran

Captain Charles R Aiken, aged 67, died at Acushnet Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts on Oct 16. Margaret Moran, wife of Patrick Moran, died in Warren on Oct 17.

Aiken Acushnet Hospital New Bedford Mass Charles R Aiken Moran Warren Margaret Patrick Moran

Scott's Emulsion promotional note from an ad

An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion extols its digestion ease and nourishing benefits for the run-down, claiming it as an unmatched fatty food. It directs readers to mail the paper name, address, and four cents for a free atlas, listing Scott & Bowne in New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl St New York

Dealer Quip Sparks Brief Roadside Exchange

Two men joke about a car’s behavior in a terse exchange. One claims the vehicle nearly smothered him when following, prompting the other to ask why he did not move ahead. The dialogue hints at a tense yet humorous street moment between associates.

Thirsty man orders plain effervescing drink

A thirsty man asks for a plain sparkling drink while a young woman questions which flavoring to omit. He insists on no vanilla or raspberry, creating a terse exchange about flavoring preferences.

Tenton

New Australian Bird Species With Four Legs Sparks Debate

A comical article describes a newly found Australian bird species noted for four legs. The husband quips politicians may use the cresture to straddle opposing sides, while the wife wonders at the purpose of extra limbs.

Fanny Australia

Supper and Entertainment at St. MarysHall by Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of St Marys Church hosted a supper 6 to 8 and a humorous pantomime A Bakers Reverie with 21 young ladies and Edward L Leahy narrating. Show featured songs by Datty Allard and Vona, dancing until midnight. Obraction Union Orchestra provided music. An afternoon children event and another supper tonight aim to raise funds for the poor.

G. A. K. Hall Ladies’ Aid Society St. Mary’s Church Edward L. Leahy Joseph Datty Samuel Allard Francis Vona Obriatie’s Union Orchestra St. Mary's Parish

Ocean Liner Joke About Icebergs Eases Passenger Fear

A frightened passenger asked the captain what would happen if the ship struck an iceberg. The captain replied that the icebergs would move right along as if nothing had happened, and the woman appeared greatly relieved.

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