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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
4
Agnes K Andrews, executrix of Allis B Klipp late of Basto killed probate in Bristol, gives notice she has settled said trust and qualified. Claimants must present or file claims in six months from first advertisement with Wald Court clerk.
In Bristol Probate Court, 1899, Harriet Waldron requests appointment as administratrix of Sarah A Waldron’s estate, with hearing set May 16 at 10 am and fourteen days of weekly notice. Probate Clerk Herbert F Bennett records notices. In a separate matter, Susan E Martin requests administration of Helen Martin’s estate, hearing set May 15 at 10 am with fourteen days of weekly notice.
A short excerpt shows a playful exchange with a singer, a plan for a spring hat, a legal interrogation about an assault, a witness recounting his awareness of a barkeeper, and a quip about new doctors and microbes. The tone is theatrical and humorous.
A historical note praises Mexican courtesy across social classes describing forms of address such as Como estas mi alma and the habit of guiding ladies with care. It highlights sincere politeness and chivalry in daily life, contrasting with American attitudes and recounts a vivid exchange about work and pearls.
May issues bring Booth Larkington of Indianapolis as a new McClures writer with a fresh present day novel. Kipling contributes The Flag of Their Country showing contrast between a popular orator and a sensitive boy. Stephen Crane writes a remarkable short story for The Saturday Evening Post. The Post piece includes "Little Nell" and experiences on the Johnson and at Santiago with vivid reflections on history and human appetite.
A water-tube jail uses pipes as high pressure water lines that warn when broken. A Santiago shopkeeper displays hats with a virtuous sign after selecting that word as the English rendering of bueno. A French scientist says a caterpillar sees only two-fifths of an inch ahead. Starch history notes early moral concerns. London coal figures exceed 8 million tons yearly. A great man shines when others advance, and foreigners to England are about 1 in 250.
Old running fevers sores ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts bruises burns scalds chapped hands chilblains and piles are advertised as curable by Skin Eruptions arnica salve. The ad promises guaranteed relief and a box priced at 25 cents, sold by J H Young & Co, druggists.
Humorous clippings recall a Maine man saved by a newspaper wrapped around him to stave off freezing and a quip about trade shifts and ads. The Boston Advertiser notes how newspapers heat the world for someone while a rural exchange jokes about thoughts and a dress order.
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