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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1916

Page

4

Guardian Petition for Mary Blanche Godin

In Bristol on March 29, 1916 the probate court received a written petition by Alexis Guevremont seeking guardianship of Mary Blanche Godin a minor child of Alex and Alma Godin deceased. The matter is set for April 17 1916 at 10 30 AM with fourteen days of weekly notice to be published in the Bristol Phenix. Court Clerk John M Coggeshall.

Bristol Mary Blanche Godin Alexis Guevremont Sai Bristol Alex Godin Alma Godin Probate Bristol Phenix

Probate Court notices in Bristol for Benjamin estates and Gablinski will

In Bristol on April 12 1916 the Guardian Jacob Benjamin presents accounts for Haskell and Helen Benjamin estates with a real estate sale credit. The matter is referred to May 1 1916 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court for consideration and fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phoenix is ordered. A second item notes an alias Julianna Gablinski last will probate and directs notices on April 14 21 28 for related proceedings.

Bristol Haskell Benjamin Helen Benjamin Jacob Benjamin Helen Benjamin Bristol Phoenix John M. Coggeshall Capri 12 Tste Julianna Gablinski Julianna Jablinski

Elizabeth B Seely estate administrator requested

In Bristol on April 12 1916 Ida L Robertson sister of Elizabeth B Seely requests that Lewis B Waldron or suitable person be appointed Administrator of the intestate estate. The request was received for probate at 10 30 AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room.

Bristol Elizabeth B. Seely Ida L Robertson Lewis B. Waldron Bristol Phoenix John M. Coggeshall

Funeral Obsequies For Mrs Rebecca Potter And Mrs Rita Sousa

The funeral of Mrs Rebecca Potter widow of Josiah W Potter was held at her Washington street home with large attendance and floral tributes from local organizations. Rev A C McGilton led the service and the interment followed at North Cemetery. Rita Sousa wife of Joseph Sousa had a Wednesday Mass service at St Elizabeths Church and was buried in St Marys Cemetery.

Rebecca Potter Josiah W. Potter Washington Street Electric Service New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad State Street M.E Ladies’ Aid Society A. C. McGilton State Street ME North Cemetery Rita Sousa Joseph Sousa Ryan Avenue St.Elizabeth’s Church A. P. Rebello St. Mary's Cemetery

Notable Obituaries and Death Notices in This Town

Deaths reported for April include Bert Strong 51 at Providence Surgical Hospital and Hattie A Cladding 32 wife of Edward P Cladding. Nellie M McCaw 53 11 2 at home and William H Clark 68 at Soldiers Home. John Russell Pearse in his 66th year.

McCaw Nellie M Samuel McCaw Clark William H. Clark Pearse John Russell Pearse

Coming Events in Bristol April through April 30

April events include a Sunday evening musical service at State Street M E Church on April 23. A British Relief Society of Rhode Island Bristol Branch dance at Hotel Belvedere on April 25, and Bristol Mothers Club meeting at Colt High on April 25. A Mask Carnival by the Sunshine Club is set for April 27 at State Street M E Church vestry. On April 30 the cantata The Resurrection and the Life will be performed at First Baptist Church.

State Street M. E

ORRINE Offer Promises Refund for Drunkard Cure

An advertisement claims ORRINE can cure drunkenness with two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills. It promises a full refund if no results after a trial and stresses home use with discreet secrecy for wives and mothers in hopes of aiding those who drink excessively.

W. H. Buffington Hope Street

Community sales and fairs schedule in town

May 2 Tuesday evening event at Trinity Parish House from 5 to 9 under Girls' Friendly Society. May 3 Wednesday at Hotel Belvedere parlors whist and sale under Bristol Mothers' Club. May 6 13 20 Saturday evenings annual Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fair at G A R Hall.

Trinity Parish House Girls’ Friendly Society Belvedere Bristol Mothers’ Club Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company G. A. R. Hall

Ingraham Estate Final Account Filed in Bristol

John S. Ingraham Jr as administrator presents his final account for the estate of John S. Ingraham deceased seeking allowance and distribution order. Public hearing set for 1916 in Bristol Probate Court Room with notice published in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Town Dog License Notice 1916

Owners must register and describe dogs over six months in April. Licenses cost 1.15 for a male, 5.15 for a female if April registration. May licensing costs 2.15 for a male and 6.15 for a female. Licenses available from April 1, 1916 at the Town Clerk's office. John M. Coghshall Town Clerk Bristol R C March 22 1916.

Bristol John M. Cogghshall R. C

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