21 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
1
The piece discusses redwood wood usage in construction and industrial applications. It stresses consulting an architect or lumber dealer to learn about redwood properties before deciding building plans. It notes redwood is used extensively in tanks pipes and industrial contexts.
Moon, Alabama an item notes the Town Council's discussion of a proposed jitney bus between town and Warren and My Campo. The council deferred action after says meeting and planned Armistice Day observance. It also appointed James J. Walsh to seek auto registrations and elected Fred F. Hodgdon to Rogers Free Library board.
Edward E. Bunn resigns as manager of the Employment Department of the National India Rubber Company after 14 years with the firm. E. N. Kinsley will replace him as department manager, succeeding Bunn who led the department since 1916.
Tobio Petrucci of Providence was arrested Tuesday in that city for passing a worthless $150 check on Henry DeWolf Allen of this town. He was brought here, questioned, and jailed. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Philip Brady and is held for trial in the Fifth District Court in $5,000 bail. Petrucci had bought cattle from Allen and tendered the bad check.
Secretary's report details a year of modest funding and steady charity by the Bristol Female Charitable Society. It recalls the society's 1810 founding by local women, Bishop Griswold, and Dr. Wight, notes long-serving managers, a £3000 gift in memory of Mrs. Bourne, ongoing life and annual memberships, and persistent monthly pension support for widows and the needy. The article highlights gratitude to donors and the need for further business support.
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