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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
4
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On Wednesday morning work started to clear a west Thames street site led by Myer Shapiro of Ball Rivers. The four story wooden building and several adjacent structures were razed for redevelopment. Charles B. Rockwell of Cranston Worsted Mills purchased the property two years ago. The Rockwell plan did not include immediate new construction though a mill building may be considered later. no plans have been made.
Camp Takarest wraps its season with Old Timers Week as former campers return for campfres stunts games and award shows. The Braves of King Philip plan a reunion Thursday and farewell banquet Saturday while activities include boat races, a treasure hunt, a mock trial and a first class badge awarded to Carl Christensen. Labor Day marks the camp’s closing with limited sleeping space for a final outpost weekend starting Sept 3.
The piece asserts cockroaches are the most ancient creatures, unchanged for 200000 years, arguing evolutionists’ claims of change are contradicted. It humorously blames simply having new cupboards pantries or ice boxes in history for perceived stasis.
A historical note describes circus elephants suffering from colds and treated with inhalation of vinegar fumes. A bashed setup involving boiling vinegar is hung over the elephant trunk to billow fumes into the air, claimed to be beneficial.
Henry III fixed the English ounce as the weight of 480 dry grains of wheat in 1233. The standard applied to both troy and avoirdupois pounds, establishing the twelfth part of a pound troy and the sixteenth part of a pound avoirdupois.
Cartoonist Thomas Nast devised the tiger to symbolize Tam many Hull the elephant for the Republican party and the donkey later associated with the Democrats, noting the donkey’s earliest use was not tied to Democrats.
Mrs Caroline Waldron widow of Charles A Waldron died at 1 am after three months illness at 100 High street She was born January 15 1843 in Bristol daughter of Hiram and Abby Lindsey Lu ther She leaves three children Frederick I Waldron Mrs William A Wardwell and Mrs Clinton T Sherman plus four grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at her High street home with Rev James J Goodacre officiating Burial in North Cemetery She was a faithful Congregationalist and beloved mother and neighbor in Bristol
The article notes covering books with wallpaper cretonne chintz or old brocaded silks enhances appearance and protects books. It recommends varnishing or shellacing the material for a durable finish and lasting appeal.
A professor asks which class insomnia belongs to and a student replies it is contagious. The student explains he stays wakeful whenever his neighbor’s dog cannot sleep, linking restlessness to shared experience.
A Bristol County driver, W. J. deRocha, struck an oncoming car then hit a pole and overturned near Riverside at 9 this morning. Passengers included Alexander G Fales and County Agent Howard Hawes. Fales suffered a severe left thumb fracture and cuts. He was taken to the National India Rubber Company factory hospital for treatment. the other occupants had minor injuries. Both cars were damaged.
Bees are drawn to flowers mainly by color. The color also has some appeal. Blue attracts bees most readily according to the observation.
A horse named Ambitious Dobbin reportedly crashed into a restaurant as a bold display of vehicle like prowess. The Worcester Evening Gazette notes the animal attempted a dynamic maneuver challenging limits of a horse on urban streets.
James Edward Oglethorpe founded the Georgia colony and led its 1733 settlement expedition. He remained in America for ten years, left for England in 1748, and died in 1785.
At a July 6 1936 Bristol Rhode Island Town Council meeting it was voted to muzzle all dogs for July and August unless on premises or on a leash. Unmuzzled dogs at large will be taken to the Town Pound and unclaimed after 48 hours will be killed. Unlicensed dogs will be killed on sight. The measure takes effect July 16. John W Church Catwell Clerk.
August 10 1926 the Bristol Probate Court orders notices for letters of administration c ta on the estate of George A Fitch late of Los Angeles California proved and recorded Will copies filed in Rhode Island and Bristol to be considered September 7 1926 at ten o clock a m in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to run fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Probate Court of Bristol on August 13 1926 received a written request by Susan M Sheple representing the State Board of Soldiers Relief to appoint an administratrix for Oliver S Alers deceased intestate. The matter is set for September 7 1926 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration. Notice to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
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