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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1926
Page
2
The label on the Phonix shows the paid time and renewal date. Subscribers should renew promptly. postage is free. Rates listed include two dollars, one dollar fifty cents, and two cents, with names and addresses of local subscribers and buildings such as Y M C A Block and Easterbrooks' Block.
Margaret R McLaughlin died Tuesday at her home 18 Cottage Street after six months illness. Born in Philadelphia March 1, 1866 she moved to town in 1867 with her parents the late Robert and Sarah Richie McLaughlin. She belonged to the First Congregational Church and is survived by her sister Elizabeth and brother William. Funeral held at 2 PM at Cottage Street home with burial in North Cemetery. Bearers were John R Magee William J McShane Daniel G Coggeshall and William Cross.
The Board of Managers for the Home for Aged Women thanks all who contributed to the Annual Donation Day, celebrating community support and helping the home’s mission.
Readable OCR notes show itemized pricing with units and varying rates per pound and pound equivalents. The fragment lists prices such as 5 Ibs at 25c, 33c, 18c per Ib, and a 27¢ line, suggesting a ledger or advertisement pricing snippet.
Community notes recount Mrs John Winthrop DeWolf entertaining at a luncheon and a bridge game at her Union street home. A novena at St Elizabeth's Church runs through the week. Local officials install officers in Weetamog Encampment and other church and social activities are listed.
The ad lists weekend deals on chuck roast 18c per lb, pot roast 25c, rib roast 27c, fresh pork for roast 35c, shoulders 27 and 25c, roasting chickens 45c, fowl 35c, round and short steaks 35 to 40c, leg of lamb 42c, fresh liver 15c, beef sausage 20c, smoked hams 30c, Daisy cheese 30c, Moris Supreme eggs 39c, Heinz ketchup sale 25c large bottle or 17c small.
Mrs Oscar F I Martin of Cristobal hosts a gathering with Miss Hanmall Hope street and Mrs Walter Barnes on Hone street. Announcements include anniversary plans, a Halloween dance at Italian Hall, and an East Side church sale. Reports cover amputations at Rhode Island Hospital, a Bristol Platoon inspection, and town notices like council meetings, births, and residents relocating.
Howse with six reams and closet space in a large front hall includes washroom and combined shed. Shed measures 38 ft long by 12 ft wide with several fruit trees on the lot. Front is 100 ft, depth 120 ft. May be viewed by appointment. Good bay for 2500 dollars. Refer by H-G.
Energetic men in every town and village can earn money selling seeds with steady work. Cook desires a position and will accept correspondence at Box A Phoenix Office. Competent girl or woman seeks general housework with no cooking, apply 149 High Street Bristol Public Tapewriting available. Seven room apartment at Bay View and Wood Street, apply 99 Franklin Street. Four room tenement for rent in good location with electric, light, gas and toilet, $17 per month, apply A TD Lollo 483 Hope Street.
Small Oakland stove for sale two years old must be sold at once. Address letters to B. E. D. at Phoenix Office for contact and pickup details.
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