Bristol Officials Balk at Relief Plan for Sidewalk Labor
Bristol Town Council discussed a plan to build sidewalks using highway department material and Unemployment Relief Committee labor. Surveyor Everett LeB. Church opposed the plan citing budget and labor compatibility, and the matter stalled after his objections. The council considered related appointments, financing, and committee actions, with further review set for the next Relief Committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Leb. Church
Highway Department
Unemployment Relief Committee
Bristol
Church
Frank Sylvia
Mr. Church
Frederick Williams, Jr
National India Rubber Company
Relief Committee
State Board of Public Roads
Bristol-Warren Road
Willam T O'Donnell
Sewer Commission
William T. Dwyer
James Wylie
Willams
Elisha Hibbert
Dwyer
Donnell
Probate Court Seeks Administrator for Ellen Flynn Estate
October 14 1931 Bristol court hears request by Michael J Flynn to be appointed administrator of Ellen A Flynn intestate deceased Bristol. Hearing set for November 2 1931 at 10 am in Probate Court Bristol with notice to be published fourteen days once weekly in Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ellen A. Flynn
Michael J Flynn
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Guardian Appointed for Seth Bradford Paull in Bristol
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints a guardian for Seth Bradford Paull, a minor, with the guardian qualifying by bond. All claims against the ward must be filed with the Clerk within six months of October 5, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Seth Bradford Paull
John W. Chur
Edith W. T. Paull
Your Column Reserved for Timely Town Topics
A public notes column invites residents to write about local welfare and town interests. The feature signals a forum for timely commentary and civic engagement within the community.
Interesting Italian Towns Told By Samuel Norris
Samuel Norris writes from Siena on October 3 1931 detailing visits to Piazza Pubblico and San Gemignano hilltop towers 13 remaining from 72, Chigi palace interiors, and white oxen seen in streets and countryside. He notes transport contrasts including a motorcar bicycle donkey cart and horse wagon at a street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piazza Publico
Pullio
San Gemiguano
Dante
Siena
Chigi
Sam. P. S
Orvieto Visit Excites Travelers Describing Cathedral and Wine
A letter from SAM to his sister details a stop in Orvieto after Siena, praising the Cathedral with Mossac work and frescoes, the town perched on a rocky overlook, and the hotel life including remarkable Orvieto wine. He notes a fortressed funicular ride and plans to drive to Perugia at 2 PM. The trip cost a day rate of 150 dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siena
Chist
Perugia
Orvieto
Hotel Royal
Samps
Margot
Italy
Albergo del Duomo
The Good Life in New Hampshire by Rev Drury
A column by Rev Samuel S Drury D D rector of St Pauls School Concord NH begins a series on The Good Life in New Hampshire. He introduces himself as a native of the town and a contributor to several NH newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Rev
Samuel S. Drury
Drury
Phanix
Dr. Drury
St. Paul’s School
Concord
N. H
End of a year of Good Life reflections in New Hampshire
The author bids farewell to a 51 week series of weekly thoughts on the Good Life addressed to New Hampshire readers. Gratitude to editors and readers is expressed, with reflections on permanence, localism, and personal growth as a Christian guiding principle for living well in Concord and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis
New Hampshire
Concord Monitor
Piazza
Midas
Shakespeare
Concord
Tilton
Keene
Laconia
Estate of Annie Wardwell Seeks Sale of North Kingstown Property
Samuel C. Wardwell conservator petitions for authority to sell ward's undivided one seventh interest in a North Kingstown Rhode Island rent estate described by metes and bounds. Sale proposed to pay debts support and reinvest proceeds. Proceedings set for probate court consideration with fourteen days notice in Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Annie E. Wardwell
Samuel C. Wardwell
Annie E Wardwell
Ward
North Kingstown
R. L
Rhode Island
William A. Francis
Aaid Post Road
Francis
William A. Francia
Esther BE. Francis
John V
Essex
Elizabeth A
Louis A. Wellen
Louis A Wellen
Albert H. Wellen
Quidnesser
Quidnesset Baptist Church
John
Champlin
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
Executor's first and final account for Catherine Coyle estate
Philip Brady as executor presents the first and final account of Catherine Coyle late of Bristol for allowance. The probate court to hear and approve on November 2, 1931 at 10 a.m. in Bristol Probate Court Room. John W. Church, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Catherine Coyle
Philip Brady
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Mortgagee's Sale Set For Bristol Farm Auction
A mortgagee's sale of a fifty seven acre Bristol farm on Walnut Street is scheduled for October 27 1931 at 1 PM under a 1924 mortgage from Lillie M Gooding. The property lies in two parcels with bounds including Walnut Street Metacom Avenue and old Williams and Clarke land. Attorney Emilio D Iannuccillo represents the mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie M Gooding
Bristol
Rhode Island
Walnut Street
Calvin G. Williams
Peter Riley
Naomi Street
Peter Gilroy
Alfred W. Gooding
Emilio D. Iannuccillo
Hope St
R. I
Estate of John B Pollock Sale Petition in Bristol
George T Pollock executor seeks court authority to sell all or part of John B Pollock estate to cover debts funeral expenses and deficiencies in Bristol Rhode Island. The petition requests authorization to sell the real estate on Constitution Street and related parcels if needed, with notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix on a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbert
Illiams
C. C. Getchell
New Industries Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Sylvia
George H. Baldwin
Mr. Getchell
Frank B. Sylvia
Frank J. Sylvia
Millemaggi
Wylie
Delwyn Crowley
Walliams
John LaFazia
Rhode Island State Board of Agriculture
Bristol
John B. Pollock
George T. Pollock
Constitution Street
Rhodde Island
Felows
United Brothers Lodge
No. 18
Fred S. Fortune
Fortune
Ward C. Morrissey
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Bristol Phoenix Statement of Ownership 1931
Statement of Bristol Phoenix Bristol Rhode Island published on Tuesdays and Fridays required by the 1913 act. Lists stockholders including H deWolf Allen J W Card Julia G Church and many others. Sworn October 49 1931 before Clinton Sherman commission expires 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phenix
Bristol
R. I
Bosworth
R. L
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
Bristol Phoenix Ab Post
Merce
H. deWolf Allen
B. Barns
L. H. Callan
J. W. Card
Julia G Church
W. J. de Rocha
Edith H. DelWolf
Halsey de Wolf
F. R. Dimond
Julia C Drury
Mary R. Drury
Jennie H. Gallup
Julius C. Gallup
Gertrude E. Gulteras
Julia A. Herreshoff
Mary L. Howe
Wallis B. Howe
John G. DesLauriers
Louisa C. Lanphear
E. L. Leahy
J. B. Lee
B. M. Macgall
J. R
M. G. Farrally
Warren
Rhode Island
Roswell
Clinton T. Sherman
Mortgage Sale Notice for a Bristol Rhode Island Property
Notice of power of sale under a mortgage on a parcel on Thames Street in Bristol Rhode Island. Details describe the bounds from Thames Street and surrounding land, a 652 foot description, and a reservation for a foot or vehicle passage. Attorney for the mortgage holder Emil IO Date 1936 with post dates 10 9 16 23 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellatte
Rhode Island
Tham Street
Bristol
Perry
Pauline Opitz
Thames Street
James Tobin
Opitz
Tobin
Morris
John W. Eddy
Eddy
Abraham Desmarais
Prieton
Emilio D
M Gee
Hope St
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LaFazia
Amos S. Gorham
Arthur J. Duffy
Mt. Hope
Bradford Street
Zoning Commission
D A. R
Burnside Memorial
Franklin Street
Peter Bonvicin
Burton Sttel
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
D. J. Gladue
Cottage Street
Steve
Samuel Norris
Maria D. Norris
Grand Hotel Royal
Orvido
Dear
Champion Range
Howe
Edward L. Trainor
Collins
Imilio D. Iannuccillo
Bristol, R. I
Liberty Tailor
High Street
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Mhoney
Tesarieg
Dorchester
Las. Co of Boston
BEL, Wateon, Co., Inc
Service
UNION
Charles M. Connery
Burton le
Octave Leclair
MASON
Hlouxe
Burton ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Fleer Surfacing
Witenéed
Sofia
Burton Street
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