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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
4
A humorous family dinner ends with Jean laughing at the plates on the rail rather than the guest's nose. Her parents warned her to avoid the topic, but the moment reveals the playful domestic scene and comic embarrassment.
When buying rugs consider upkeep and design. Dark rugs show dust and lint while green fades. Small patterns are quality while large bold designs are common in cheaper fabrics. Tan wears well and some reds last. Blue suits bedrooms and red brown or mixed colors fit hall areas.
The article notes that plants can sense distance and react to stimuli. Ferns send roots toward moisture in a pot’s saucer. Sundew leaves extend tentacles to grasp insects when presented with prey.
The average depth of the ocean bed is about 12 000 feet while average land height above sea level is about 2 300 feet.
A reflective aphorism stresses the role of morale and public sentiment in war, noting that moral strength and opinion determine much of the outcome alongside military power. It cites Napoleon Bonaparte to emphasize the point.
British direction notes progress in Alsace along the Fecht river toward Colmar. In Belgium Hill 60 remains a focal point with heavy casualties on both sides. In the Carpathians Russian and Austrian forces clash with claims of Russian resistance and Austrian counter attacks around Uzsok Pass. Dardanelles bombardment persists as Allied fleets move troops for land operations against Turkey.
The play How the Story Grew was performed at St Michael's Chapel by Girls Friendly Society members led by Miss Viola Winnestrand Ivy Winnestrand Nellie Williams Clara Stuart Sophie Shepard Marguerite Newman and Sadie Wright About 40 attendees heard how each earned 1 for the Belgian Relief fund Light refreshments followed the performance.
A historical medical note describes stubborn felon treatment. After initial iodine and poultice fail, Dr Beverley Robinson reports success with a gauze dressing soaked in glycerine and saturated epsom salts, renewed nightly, plus daytime hot water soaks and borax baths. Weeks of wet dressing precede oxide of zinc ointment and gentian tincture before meals.
A historical letter argues Old Panama founded 1519 by Pedro Arias as the oldest European town on the mainland, while Panama City claims a 1673 founding. San Domingo dates to 1504, and Morgan’s 1671 raid tied to the isthmus era is cited as context.
The article notes Greece is rich in marble with abundant beds in Attica Euboea and the Peloponnese. It highlights marble as a premier natural product of the Hellenic kingdom alongside other minerals.
A brief remark warns that a woman's boast about having the best husband does not guarantee a meeting in heaven. The note underscores skepticism about declarations of domestic bliss.
The Executor of Dorothea T. Wilson of Bristol announces acceptance of the trust and bond filed. All creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date April 21, 1915.
On April 14, 1915, John H. Wall, executor of Benjamin T. Munro, presents his final account for allowance. The court orders publication of notice for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix announcing a hearing at 10:30 A.M. on the third day after publication.
In Bristol on April 14 1915 the probate court received a will for Mary A Wardwell deceased. The instrument is referred to May 3 1915 at 10 30 in Bristol for counsel and order. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
Town of Bristol announces annual dog licenses for dogs over six months. Licenses may be obtained starting April 1 1915 at the Town Clerk’s office, with rates for male and female dogs differing by month of license. John M Coggeshall Town Clerk March 17 1915.
Town of Bristol orders a tax levy of 112000 to 114000 dollars on real, personal and intangible property with a May 18 1915 assessment date. Assessors will take returns May 19–21 1915 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. oath required. Executors guardians and trustees must comply.
The British Union Cold Storage company to build a large facility at Port Darwin, under a concession signed by the commonwealth minister for external affairs. Australia hosts about 12 million cattle, with northern tablelands supplying most. The project follows the push to expand meat exports as existing southern and Queensland plants prove inadequate. The government plans to invest 50 million dollars over three years in rail links from Port Darwin toward the interior and the south.
In Chunking district opium fields have been replaced by thriving soy bean crops. The shift from poppy to food crops is hailed as a landmark victory of progress, turning death dealing land to life giving sustenance and enriching soil.
A man calling himself a present day George Washington from East Orange New Jersey testified as an expert in a suit against a surety company. Lawyers argued oath was unnecessary but Judge Mountain insisted he be sworn. He said the roof leaked but the jury ruled the owner could not recover damages.
Bristol probate court schedules final accounting for Frederick Marz estate with administrator George H. Marz and probate of Henry Gibson will. Notices to publish for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix, with hearings set for May 3, 1915, at 10:30 a.m. in the Probate Court Room.
On April 8 1915 the Bristol probate court received a document seeking probate as Julia G Holmes late of Bristol and an administration with the will annexed to Industrial Trust Company. The court ordered fourteen days of notice publication in the Bristol Phenix starting next week. Clerk John M Cogshell noted the action.
Michael Callan of Bristol died and his will has been admitted to probate by the Bristol Probate Court. The will’s executor has accepted the trust and given bond as required by law. This is the first advertisement of the notice in the clerk's office. Peter Callan.
In the Court of the Town of Bristol on April 6 1915 Joseph F Farrally guardian presents his third account for Rogers Scott Farrally ward. Court orders notice published for fourteen days. John S Ingraham Jr named administrator of John S Ingraham deceased with bond filed.
Guardian of the person and estate of Charles B Wood of Bristol notifies guardians to file bond in six months from first advertisement. fixed with court notice under Bristol town court procedures.
A damaged text snippet shows a suitor declaring love for a daughter. The father retorts that without consent the suitor cannot expect support or a livelihood. Reader gets a glimpse of a tense parental reaction to romance.
Probate court of Bristol to hear proposed last will and testament of Mattie B Rockwell, Bristol resident, filed April 22 1915. Hearing set for May 20 1915 at 10 30 in court room with notice to be published weekly for several weeks in the local newspaper.
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