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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
Siward weighs mercy and risk as his ally Plank argues that Miss Landis could be the mind's anchor. Plank warns the dangers if Quarrier gains her body, while Sylvia unexpectedly reenters his life, offering a fragile moment of connection before the story resumes.
Arbor Day this Friday May 8 will feature songs essays recitations and addresses prepared by the Department of Education. A ceremonial tree planting is planned at the Children’s Home corner of Noyes Avenue and Union Street with one or more schools participating in the grounds setting out young trees.
The First Congregational church held a reception in Memorial chapel Wednesday night honoring Rev T Newton Owen on ten years as minister. Large attendance from 7:80 to 10 o clock enjoyed sociability and soprano solos by Annie Laura Dakehart with Mrs Wesley on piano. Refreshments followed as attendees offered congratulations in a setting of plants and alcove decor.
A church reception featured ice cream cake and lemonade. Present were Rev H W Warren and Mrs Warren of Warren Rev Williston and Mrs Williston of Barrington Rev George L Locke D D and Mrs Stowell Mr and Mrs Henry Ke Orme of Providence. Before the event Rev Owen received a purse of over 100 in gold from church members. The presentation was informal and praised by all attendees.
Last night a successful supper and entertainment was held at G A R Hall by Babbitt Post No 15 and Babbitt Wolman's Relief Corps. The event featured a varied program with violin and soprano solos, a baritone solo, and a recitation, with Miss June Rockwell and Miss Martha Rockwell among the performers. The hall was decorated by George Fish, and the supper ran from 6 to 8 o'clock offering salads, cold meats, cakes, and other items. Members from multiple posts and corps attended, and the event was organized by a committee led by Mrs Lillian Sawyer with several helpers from the corps.
A Pythian Sisters lodge called Edgehill Temple No 8 was formally instituted in Grand Army Hall with 88 members. Deputy Supreme Chief Jennie Barlow led the ceremony assisted by officers from Lucretia Temple No 4 Providence and a social hour followed. Providence delegation departed on the 11.05 Consolidated train.
The Probate Court met with Judge Hezekiah C. Wardwell presiding. Will of William Hall Gifford admitted for probate. executrix Sophia L. Gifford approved was continued. Will of Rebecca B. Crandall admitted. administratrix with the will annexed H Augusta Coggeshall continued. Commissioner's appointment requested for Rebecca Randall estate. deposition of a witness to the will allowed. Decimus protestation granted to Fiers Connell of Chicago. Final account for Ethel Shipman estate approved. citation issued to Thomas H. Shipman guardian. Report on Caroline Thiele estate ordered noticed. Inventory on James M. Quirk estate allowed.
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