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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
4
A.P. Nerone notes comets are usually found after patient nightly telescope searches. Comet A, 1910 eluded observers until bright near the sun, sometimes discovered on photographic plates by chance rather than deliberate sighting.
The article discusses Halley's Comet expected in spring, noting its brightness depends on sun and earth distance. It cites Max Wolf's 1909 discovery Walley’s comet, explains past brightness variations, and predicts a naked eye visibility with an 80 degree tail. A quoted line from The American Review of Reviews adds dramatic commentary.
A Bostonian solemnly notes General Warren fell. A Chicago man fanning an eye on Bunker Hill movement quips about it becoming a potential subject for a moving picture act.
An article extols the natural vitality of Indian hair, claiming its roots stay nourished due to outdoor living and activity. It asserts gray hair signals nourishment loss and promotes Hay's Hair Health as a non dye conditioner from Philo Hay Specialties Co. Newark, N J. W H Buffington Druggist.
April 2 to 11 marks the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair at the Artillery Armory on State street, with a Bristol Aerie hall event set for Thursday evening April 7 in the G. A. R. Hall.
The Court of the Town of Bristol, March 31 1910, presents the will of John Shepard deceased for probate. The matter is referred to April 18 1910 at 10:80 A.M. in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published for fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John M. Cogheshall, Probate Clerk.
In Bristol on Mar 31 1910 the Probate Court receives a written request by Anna Cushman widow of Charles R Cushman for appointment as administratrix of his intestate estate. The matter is referred to Apr 18 1910 at 10 30 a m in the Probate Court Room for consideration and a fourteen day weekly notice is ordered in the Bristol Phoenix.
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