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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
3
A barrel of ale reported missing from the Dyer Transportation Company freight house near State Street was found Tuesday evening under the wharf in shallow water. Investigators believe burglars rolled it overboard hoping to move it by tide, but the barrel sank and the thieves abandoned the effort.
Emmy Wehlen stars in The Pretenders at the Pastime Theatre on Saturday evening a five act photo play of dramatic power. Also other up-to-the-minute features. Tuesday The Iron Claw screens at Pastime and Star Theatres. Doors open at seven.
Town council discusses swill disposal and street cleanliness as a district collection plan. a band stand repair cost is to be estimated. Walter H Coggeshall reports a fire department order to remove combustibles from a residence by Sept 20. Canvassing boards set for Republican caucus tonight and Democratic caucus next week. A tavern license for Bruno Brothers on Bradford Street is under consideration.
The article argues that bulging muscles are less valuable to the ordinary man than coordinated nerve to muscle action. It likens a well trained body to an efficient army where orders are executed promptly and accurately, using simple gymnastic exercises to reveal command over muscles.
George E. Shaw who ran the cost system in the insulated wire department fractured his right wrist at the factory Tuesday noon. He was cranking a 50 horsepower Knox car from New York when the engine back fired and the crank struck him. Dr. C. J. Hasbrouck reduced the fracture.
Fourteen teams from the Bristol Train of Artillery vie for the Lieut H W Church trophy in a staged indoor rifle shoot begins Monday evening October 2. Capt Asa W Hathaway selected teams and dates to ensure balanced skill across squads with regular shoots through winter.
A hearing begins at 2 30 P M in the office of Walter E Ranger Providence to decide Wallace R Brown appeal after dismissal as Colt Memorial High School principal The School Committee lawyer is James F Lavander of Bristol and Brown’s attorney is Judge Mortimer Sullivan of Newport The outcome may affect his return for the fall term opening next Monday.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Chattanooga Tennessee. The Dec 31 1915 figures show 18086 lodges with 1670597 members 35522 encampments with 233212 members 9654 Rebekah Lodges with 752938 members and 749 Cantons with 26750 members. During the year 144026 families received relief costing 5975208.09 dollars. There are 55 Odd Fellows Homes housing 4414 residents at a maintenance cost of 972232.05 dollars.
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