Local Births and Obituaries April 7 to 14
Birth notices record a daughter for Roy Allen in Riverside on April 7 and a Byrnes couple in Blackstone on April 9. A son for John W Church and Clara DeWolf Herreshoff are listed in town on April 16 and April 13 respectively. An April 14 death notes Robert Keating at Soldiers' Home aged 85 or 86, plus an April 13 obituary for William Jones Peck of Barrington aged 87.
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Keating
Robert Keating
Peck
Barrington
William Jones Peck
No Copper in Copperas
Green copperas is an iron compound and contains no copper. The note explains that despite the name the substance is not copper and is used as a chemical or pigment.
Enjoyable Whist at Pokanoket Hall in Pokanoket
The public whist under Counc il Lafayette No 281 St Jean Baptiste de Amerique awarded prizes to Miss Corona Paul and Mrs George Ethier in ladies and to Albert Pivin and Albert Ethier in gentlemen. A new whist is planned for Thursday evening April 29.
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Pokanoket Hall
Eens
Counsil Lafayette
St. Jean Baptiste de’Amerique
Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Stockholders Meeting
Notice to stockholders announces annual meeting at Room 303 New Haven Hartford building Providence RI on Monday April 26 1920 at 2 15 p m to elect a board for the ensuing year and transact other business. Dated April 16 1920. A E Clark Clerk.
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Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Providence
Rhode Island
A. E. Clark
Monday and Tuesday at the cinema light up with Owen Moore and William Farnum
The review notes Owen Moore in A Desperate Hero and James J. Corbett in The Midnight Man. It praises Farnum in The Adventurer calling him versatile and fully in character as Caesar de Bazan, with Estelle Taylor making a debut and strong supporting performances from Paul Cazaneuve Dorothy Drake Harry Southard and others.
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Owen Moore
James J. Corbett
William Farnum
Farnum
Ion’ Caesar de Bazan
William Farnim
Estelle Taylor
Paul Cazaneuve
Dorothy Drake
Harry Southard
Pastime Saturday film Elsie Ferguson in His House in Order
A photoplay featuring Elsie Ferguson adapts Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's stage hit His House in Order. The production blends drama, sentiment, humor, and pathos while sustaining a high standard of quality.
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Elsie Ferguson
Arthur Wing Pinero
Hokara skin healer touted by W H Buffington
Local seller W H Buffington promotes Hokara a skin healer claimed to cure pimples blackheads herpes acne and many other skin ailments. A liberal sized jar is offered for 35 with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver results.
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W. H. Buffington
Fruit-a-tives advertised by Ost rander in Burrato New York
Testimonial from William H. Ostrander of Burrato New York claims relief from paralysis on one side since April. A physician allegedly supported Fitives as beneficial with claims of improved health and reduced bowel trouble. Fruit-a-tives Limited of Ogdensburg New York marketed 50 cent bottles and a trial size.
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Gukee Whitans
Burrato
N.Y
WM. H. Ostrander
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Miss Ferguson Production Details and Plot Summary
The article outlines a film directed by Hugh Ford featuring Nina Anfe in a troubled marriage with Filmer Jesson after his wife dies. His critical view of Nina leads to friction with his late wife’s sister who manages the household and torments Nina. Nina discovers letters proving her child is not Jesson’s son, driving dramatic developments to an intriguing ending.
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Miss Ferguson
Hugh Ford
Ferguson Pictures
Nina
Filmer Jesson
M. P
Dog Licenses Town of Bristol Declared
Notice that Bristol dog licenses are due by June, with dogs to wear collars bearing owner name and registered number. Fees: male 1.15 dollars female 5.15 dollars, payable May for the coming year. Licenses available April 1 at the Town Clerk’s office in Bristol R I 1920.
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Bristol
Brater
Tava
Can
W. Church
R. L
Bristol Assessors Notice Requires Tax Returns 1920
The Bristol Rhode Island assessors announce a town tax on real and personal property with rates including a tax on intangible personal property. Residents must file sworn accounts with the assessors May 19 to May 21, 1920 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily. Executors guardians and trustees are included. blanks available from Town Clerk.
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Bristel
A. D
Board of Assessors
Rhode Island
Board of Tax Assessors
Robert Newbold
Philip Brady
William A. Doran
Bristol
Bristol Probate Notices Appoint Administratrix in 1920
The Bristol Probate Court announces Emma Z B Stanton has been named administratrix of Margaret Bradfords Stanton estate and directs creditors to file claims within six months. Separate notices cover H Frank Munroe's will probate and Mary A Bullock ward real estate sale petition with sale consideration set for April 19 and April 19 respectively.
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Bristol
R. 1
Margaret Bradfords Stanton
Emma ZB. Stanton
Conservator Appointed for James Hackett of Bristol
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Murdock C. McKenzie as conservator of James Hackett with bond filed. Notice requires filing in the Clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement date.
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Bristol
R. I
James Hackett
Murdock C. McKenzie
Estate of John Campbell Legatees Filed for Probate
James T. Robertson as executor shows a statement of legatees and amounts due under the will of John Campbell late of Bristol Rhode Island. A hearing is set for April 19 1920 at 10 30 a m in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration. Notice to be published twice weekly for two weeks in the Bristol Phanix.
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Bristol
H. Frank Munroe
Bristol Phenix
W Church
Mary A. Bullock
Bertha F Irwin
Rhode Island
Samuel Norris
Horace M. Barns
High Street
Burnside
Summer Street
Ward
Bristol Phoenix
Jon W. Church
John Campbell
James T. Robertson
Bristol Phanix
John W Church
Sewing Machine Store Offers Singer and More
Sewing machine dealer advertises new and second hand machines at low prices. Includes belts needles repairs cleaning and guaranteed workmanship. Also promotes Singer brands and invites customers to call before buying. Pet. 142s.
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Fiabe
St. Dennis
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Eae
Cor
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Crcade Street
Warren, R. I
French
Cornelius Harrington
R Steek Song Genet
Eatonic
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Hope Street
Goodyear
Ford
Chevrolet
Dort
Maxwell
Pet
J. B
Keeler
Istygleae
J. A. Dagenais Ld Ohn
Lee Ohh
Bosch-Peats
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
G.M. Wilbur
Union Street
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. J
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Raymond P. Smith
Burton Street
Campbell
Autocrat
Co-Operative U. Made'rense Groceries
Bradford Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Sam the Shoeman
Hope' St. G. A. R. Block
Telephone Vew
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
G. V. Undertaker
Constitution Street
Clark’s Express
Gorham’s Express
J. H. Young
DEUG
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
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