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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
4
Five year old Charles, told that a baby sister has arrived from heaven, calmly enters the room and asks the babysitter to explain heaven before she forgets. The moment captures a child's earnest plea and family faith in a tender domestic scene.
Bristol Chapter D A R met at Mrs Charles A Johnson home with Regents in charge. Treasurer reported 54.20 sent to the National Society and a Rhode Island flag pledge for Rey nolds School. Miss Mary N Greene spoke on Rhode Island political history. May meeting planned in Baryeon with Mrs C R Blackmar Jr.
Union services run each Sunday at 7 30 with Rev John E Whit ley leading and choir anthem. The series ends this month with a move to State Street M E Church on April 21 and concludes at First Baptist Church on April 20.
The Providence Y M C A business men triumphs over the local team in three straight games 21 7 21 18 21 10. Providence players Hendrickson Mills Bowers Meehan Boderlund Brown Reid lead the victory while Bristol substitutes F Dimond J F Lavander and others watch. Referee Fobes supervised the match with Frerett Church substituting during play.
Progress continues on a new 100000 gallon steel water tank at the National India Rubber Company factory. Excavation into a ledge south of the wire mall has begun and foundations near completion. The 100 foot steel trestle will support the tank and water lines will feed multiple plant areas for emergency protection. Elevation from the ledge will place the tank about 115 feet above ground.
The Bristol Women's Food Conservation Committee shares two household bread recipes. Oatmeal Barley Bread uses barley flour oats and yeast to make two loaves. Potato Cornmeal Bread mixes potato water mashed potato cornmeal and flour with sugar salt and fat and requires overnight raising. The note urges potatoes as a staple in line with administration recommendations.
A mother says Vinol from Hope Drug Co Bristol aided her delicate child’s health and schooling. The case notes the father’s remark about unfitness at school and references Bristol based Hope Drug Co. as supplier.
In Bristol 1913 probate proceeding nephews Clyde R. Stearns and Jake H. Stearns request appointment of Clyde R. Stearns of Stratford as administrator of John Stearns deceased intestate. Hearing set for May 6 1918 at 10 30 AM. notice ordered for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix. John M. Coggesshall Probate Clerk.
The Bristol town clerk notes an application by William J. Callan for transfer of a liquor license to Carlo Tommaro at 538 and 642 Thames Bryer. The Town Council will meet April 16, 1918 at 7 30 P M to discuss granting the transfer.
A list of upcoming Bristol events from April to May 1927 including dances, whist, masquerade balls, and musical entertainments. Proceeds go to Red Cross, Memorial Ambulance Fund, Eagle Social Club, King Philip Fife and Drum Corps, and local schools. Notable venues include G R Hall Colt Memorial High School Pastime Theatre and John Post Reynolds School.
In this town on April 6 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Pisant Arico In this town on April 8 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Arico In this town on April 11 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Camera In this town on April 12 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Gambardella
Orr and Miss Margaret McLeod of this town unite in Quincy Massachusetts on April 5 as reported by Rev. J H Sankey. Hayes, son of the late Win gate and Abby M B Hayes, aged 58 years and 9 days, funeral set for Saturday at St Stephen's Church Providence. Miller Funeral for LeRoy Francis Miller aged 14 years 8 months 6 days held at Peck's Corner on April 10.
Everett LeB Church and Otto F Siegel, executors, present their final account for the Carl Siegel estate. The court orders notice published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix starting April 12, 1918, with a hearing set for May 6, 1918 at 10:30 A.M. in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
April 10 1918 notice requests Ernest W Arnold or suitable person appointed administrator of Nellie E Arnold deceased intestate at Bristol. Proceedings to be held at 10 30 AM and weekly in the Bristol Phoenix with John M Coggesshall probate clerk.
Town of Bristol announces annual dog licensing starting in April 1918. Dogs must be registered, numbered, described, wear collars with owner name and license number, and pay fees: 1.15 for male and 5.15 for female in April, or 2.15 for male and 6.15 for female in May. Licenses available at Town Clerk John M Coggshall's office after April 1, 1918.
Guardian Antonio Oliviera Castro announces appointment as guardian of Jose Gomes of Bristol. Bond given as required. All persons with claims against the ward must file them with the Clerk within six months from first advertisement.
An instrument purporting to be the will of Henry Rhodes Manchester was received and referred to a future hearing on April 14 1918 at 10 30 A M in Bristol. Probate Clerk John M Coggeshale orders weekly notice in the Bristol Phoenix.
Elizabeth J. MacGowan as administratrix presents her final account for allowance and prays for a distribution order of the balance among the heirs at law. The matter is referred to April 15, 1918 at 10 30 o clock A M in Bristol Phoenix, Probate Clerk John M. Coggeshall presiding.
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Charles B Brigham late of Bristol is presented for probate. The Bristol Phoenix notes the document is received for weekly processing.
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