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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
3
The article discusses public fear of cataract, noting misperceptions that fear blindness and lead to quack remedies. It explains cataract progression, the hopeful prognosis after proper treatment, and that most patients retain useful or nearly normal vision after surgery.
On a new clock dial the minutes are placed in a separate outer circle around the hour numerals and are larger for quick reading. The design emphasizes faster minute reading and clearer time accuracy at a glance.
The Bristol court records probate actions for Frederick Marz estate and Henry M. Gibson will. Administrator George H. Marz presents final account and a notice schedule begins for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix. Clerk John M. Coggeshall signs the orders dated April 16, 1915.
A Rhode Island extension bulletin advises fruit growers on suppressing apple tree tent caterpillars. It recommends early egg cluster removal, lime sulfur and winter oil sprays, arsenate of lead after leaves unfold, lime sulfur as carrier, and optional nicotine sulphate to boost control, plus public involvement to destroy tents and egg clusters.
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois and Ohio produce more than 40 percent in value of the minerals found in the United States, reflecting regional dominance in mineral outputs across the nation.
In Bristol on April 14 1915 the Probate Court receives a written request from Frank Goff nephew of Clara A Whedon deceased intestate to appoint James W Franklin or other suitable person as administrator. The matter is referred to May 3 1915 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room for consideration with notice ordered to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phenix.
The town of Bristol orders a tax on real and personal property for 1945 and requires all individuals firms and corporations to file accurate tax accounts with the Board of Tax Assessors from May 19 to May 21 between 10 and 12 and 2 and 4. Executors administrators guardians and trustees must also comply. Returns are to be made on blanks from the Town Clerk or Assessors.
On April 9 1916 the Probate Court of Bristol appointed John S Ingraham Jr administrator of the estate of John S Ingraham deceased and bonded as required. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
The guardians of the person and estate of Charles B Wood of Bristol have given bond and are to file the bond in the Clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement. Moses Wood announces the notice in the Bristol court.
Notices from Bristol Probate Court involving Michael Callan estate guardianship for Rogers Scott Farrally and Lawrence M. Kortright guardian petitions. References to bonds, accounts, and administration letters with dates in April and May 1915. Includes mentions of Industrial Trust Company Providence and court room proceedings.
Probate court in Bristol inventories final account of Samuel W. Church estate from Samuel C. Diamond administrator de bonis non asks for distribution of remaining assets to widow and heirs at law. Hearing set for April 19 1918 at 10 30 AM in Probate Court Room Bristol.
Several probate items listed for Bristol Massachusetts include the will of Dorothea T. Wilson presented for probate with a hearing set for April 19, 1915, and notices to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. The estate of Benjamin T. Munro is also listed with executor John H. Wall presenting the first and final account for May 3, 1916, with publication ordered. Additional matter concerns the will of Mary A. Wardwell with probate hearing set for May 3, 1915 and fourteen day notice in Bristol Phoenix.
Town of Bristol requires dogs over six months to be registered and collared each April for a license of 1.15 dollars for males and 5.15 dollars for females, with May licensing available at 2.15 dollars for males and 6.15 dollars for females. Licenses from April 1, 1935, available at the Town Clerk's office. JOHN M. COGGESHALL Town Clerk Bristol RI March 17 1915.
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