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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

4

Bristol Probate Court notices Will of James F. Goff

In Bristol on December 3 1908 the court received and referred the last will of James F Goff deceased for probate scheduling December 21 1908 at 3 30 oclock pm in the Probate Court Room. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John M Coggshall Probate Clerk.

COURL Bristof Dee Catherine Fo Ferguson Jett Petenson Bristol Lan QA Drobate Court David Gamelin Philomene Houle Alexander Houe Hoso U’cloch Alin Bristol Phoenix John M Coggeshall Rubaie George H. Douglass George H Douglass Kokbalte Caroline F Waldron Fredenck Waldron Tirobate Brisiloe Espale Leroy H Newbold George H Newbeld Harriet L. Talbot John M. Coggeshall Brist Mildred F. Newbold Robert Newbold, Jr Harriet ‘Lalbot George H Newbold Phoenix Robalte Court Thomas F. Quirk Edward J. Quirk Thomas F Quirk Robate James M. Quirk Edward J Quirk Probate Cork Psoe E James F. Goff

Crowded Feast of the Immaculate Conception at St Marys

A large mixed congregation attended the Feast of the Immaculate Conception service at St Mary's Church. Rev Thomas J Gillan led prayers and a procession of 80 children in white crowned the Blessed Virgin with Miss Margaret Morris of Ferry Hill assisting. The choir performed O Salutaris Ave Maria Tantam Ergo and Daily, Daily Sing to Mary with Mrs Casey as soprano soloist.

St Mary’s Church Millard’s Casey St. Mary's Choir Pawtucket Thea Mary Farther Downing

Massachusetts city votes sway license question in 21 towns

Voters across 21 Massachusetts cities cut the no-license majority from 7664 to 3271 as 157,061 cast ballots on the license issue this year versus 142,712 in 1907. Salem and Haverhill returned to license while Fall River and Gloucester moved to dry, with Lynn Worcester and Springfield delivering notable results amid a strong anti-saloon campaign.

Massachusetts Salem Haverhill Fall River Gloucester Lynn Worcester Springfield

License Majority Shifts Across Worcester and Nearby Towns

In Worcester the license vote fell short while nearby areas swung to no license, giving a clear no license majority of 170 votes. The tally reflects divergent local attitudes toward licensing, with Worcester narrowing and neighboring districts opposing licenses more strongly.

Worcester

Fifth District Court Finely Petersburg Drunkard and Vagrant

A special session before Clerk Thomas E. Johnson heard Albert L. Chase plead guilty to drunkenness and pay a $2 fine plus costs. Frederick Schanbinger, arrested as a vagrant by Cant. Dwyer, pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sentenced to six months at the State Work House and House of Correction.

Fifth District Court Thomas E. Johnson Albert L. Chase Costa Frederick Schanbinger Cant. Dwyer State Work House House of Correction

Obituary Notices Collage of Local Residents

Anna Elizabeth Martin In Warren Dav died in her 73rd year daughter of Sterry and Mary D. Martin Hannah M Paine wife of Franklin D. Paine aged 58 in West Barrington. Sarah K Callan aged 54 in this town. Dec dates mentioned for Paine Callan and Martin in December obituary notices.

Swine Shot on Metacom Avenue Reported

Moses W. Whitney of Metacom Avenue reports three of his swine were shot by hunters last Sunday. One hog weighing about 300 pounds was killed and a smaller animal was badly injured.

Moses W. Whitney Metacom Avenue

Whitney doubts animal life. another vanished

Whitney says the animal cannot live. He believes another animal was taken away and he has not located it.

Whitney Mr Whitney

Stationery sale offers note paper and envelopes in Phoenix

The Phoenix office advertises 100 sheets of extra fine note paper with 100 matching envelopes for 1 dollar as Christmas presents. It also offers rent receipts in pad or bound book form for monthly or weekly collections and blank receipts for any purpose, with samples available at the Phoenix office.

Phoenix

Writing Pads IC and 2A at the Phoenix Office

An item notes the presence of writing pads IC and 2A at the Phoenix office, indicating available supplies or a routine desktop stocking update for staff. No further actions or dates are provided in the readable text.

Phoenix

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