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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
4
The nervous system acts as the body's alarm system indicating health or risk. Scott’s Emulsion is recommended to restore strength, feed nerve cells with rich blood nutrients, and refresh the system, claimed to be free of alcohol from Scott & Bowne.
Mrs Jane Slade widow of John R Slade died about 1 oclock yesterday morning at the home of her nephew Amos S Gorham 21 High street Apoplexy was the cause of death aged 82 She was born in New Brunswick and worked for over a half century for the Codman family of Boston and this town Survived by nephews and nieces in New Brunswick Canada and a niece Mrs H Potter Dimond of Pascoag R I Funeral will be held tomorrow at 215 PM at the nephew's High street home Interment in North Cemetery
Philip Drown died Tuesday at his Auburn home. He was part of a family formerly residing in this town. He was the son of the late Philip and Sarah H. Drown. The body was brought here for burial at the North Cemetery this afternoon.
In this town on July 31 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Rudolph Mikeli.
Angelina Martin aged 4 months daughter of John and Mary Martin died Aug 2 in town. Jane Slade widow of John R. Slade died Aug 3 aged 2 years. funeral Aug 5 at 215 from Amos Gorham's residence 21 High street. Philip A Drown son of the late Philip and Sarah H Drown died Aug 1 in Auburn Rhode Island.
Congressman Siiness backs a Senate approved commission to study Atlantic coast submarine bases and urges Narragansett bay be chosen for a base. He notes New London will host officer training but bases may span several sites with Navy benefit, urging local business groups to present a strong case. He also proposes a naval experimental conference and research lab on Narragansett bay shores.
New titles available Saturday August 5 include Drink and the Sober Thompson What Germany Thinks Smith A Nurse in Every Home Oberlock The Great Illusion Angels Atlantic Classics Within the Tides Conrad Lightning Conductor Discovers America Williamson Old Judge Print Cobb Northern Lights Parker Linn McLean Wister Dark Forest Walpole Amiable Charlatan Oppenheim Border Legion Grey Sylvia of the Hill Top Piper Jane Stuart at Rivercroft Remick That s Why Stories Dyer Nowaday Girls in the Adirondacks Hall In the Path of La Salle Kitzhugh T Haviland Hicks Sophomore Le Gentilhomme Pancre Conscience Le Nez d un Notaire About Mon Oncle Benjamin Tillier Historias e Romancetes de Frias A Lenda da Meia Nutte Chagus Historia de Frades d Assumpcao Romanzo di Pietro Zaccone Bian china Mime e Ballerine Jarro Sulla Sprea Kraszewski La Via delle Male Deledda By donation Defenseless America Maxim Leading Opinions both for and Against National Defense Happy Warrior Hutchinson The Lyric Year Kenerly
A list of August social and charity outings organized by local groups including King Philip lodge Loyal Order of Moose and Trinity Church Young Men's Parish Club. Activities include excursions, lawn fetes, festivals, moonlight trips, pampages, and a Foresters excursion aboard the Steamer Sagamore to Newport.
A historical overview lists major Thames freezes from 1063 to 1895. It notes 14 weeks in 1063, ice fairs and diversions in 1683 84, and later frosts when oxen roasts and coaches used the river as a roadway.
The piece details a progressive training method for military horses. It describes teaching calmness to signals, trotting, harness acclimation, mounted submission, and charging dummy or explosive targets. It notes special courses for artillery and transport horses and emphasizes gradual exposure and rewards.
The piece portrays Assyria as a rising, organized power that spreads fear through remorseless warfare. It contrasts civilized skill with a brutal, bloodthirsty core, noting kings obsess over campaigns while yielding no lasting gains and risking murder if they fail to keep the army active.
Barbers claim a razor dulls with constant use and needs rest to regain sharpness. An idle blade supposedly becomes smoother when electric current is not actively passing, while wrapped or sealed storage may not improve edge as much as simple, uninsulated rest.
A traveler speaks with a drummer aboard about Rome and the catacombs. The discussion mocks lazzaroni and alms begging, noting a hotel stay where strangers eyed the traveler for alms, then underscores how travel broadens the mind.
Max Muller recounts a tale from Balliol College about Dr Jenkins a former master of Dr Strachan Davidson predecessor. Returning from a solitary walk Jenkins slips and falls two undergraduates rush to help but he halts them exclaiming a master of arts is approaching and dismisses them while an MA assists him to his feet according to the London Chronicle.
Wasps resemble industrious ants and bees with a clear division of labor. Workers act as foragers soldiers nurses guardians and paper makers and masons. The central rule is If any wasp will not work neither shall he eat reflecting a strict work ethic.
The funeral for Nora Goff who died last Monday occurred Wednesday at 8:30 from her High Street home to St Marys Church for a 9 oclock high mass celebrated by Rev Thomas J Giffan. Relatives and friends attended with floral tributes from factory stitching department workers National Tadia Rubber company and St Marys Ladies Sodality. Alice Dowiey sang Ave Maria at the offertory and Catherine F Connery sang Thy Will Be Done. Bearers included Judge Edward L Leahy and others. interment followed in the family plot at St Marys Cemetery Warren.
Probate Court of Bristol schedules the will of Richard H Dunbar for probate on August 21, 1916 at 10:80 a m in the Probate Court Room. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix. Oggeshall is the Probate Clerk.
Rhode Island Bee Trust Company as guardian presents the first account of the Lawrence M. Kortright estate for allowance. The hearing is set for August 21, 1916 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
The Probate Court of Bristol accepts an instrument titled as the last will and testament of Sarah J. Cure, referred to by the clerk and scheduled for action on August 21. The filing lists Orns Coggashall as Probate Clerk.
George W Dill son of Patience Dill seeks appointment as Administrator of the Bristol deceased intestate estate. The matter was received and referred to August 21 in the Bristol Phoenix. John Coggshall, Probate Clerk.
The Bristol Probate Court admitted Rachael J Edson’s will to probate and the executrix Minnie Fedson Bristol accepts the trust and posts bond. Creditors must file claims within six months. Also, Harry V Mayo submits final account for Maria I Mayo with a petition for distribution to heirs, hearing set August 7, 1916 at 10 30 A M. Probate Clerk Ioan Losgesrall.
Metta Nelle, daughter of the deceased, Bristol, intestate, asks to be appointed Administrator of Mina Bells estate. The Probate Clerk notes hearing at 10:30 AM at the Probate office. Published in the Bristol Phoenix on dates 7 21 28 8 4.
J Edith Converse Colt widow of LeBaron C Colt petitions the Bristol Probate Court to grant a reasonable allowance from the estate for the family. The hearing is set for 1916 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix as directed by the Probate Clerk.
Myra F Miller is appointed administratrix of Joseph A Greene's estate in Bristol Rhode Island and has filed a bond. All creditors must present claims to the court clerk within six months from the date of the first advertisement. The notice is dated July 25 1916 and lists attorney William M P Bowen of Providence.
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