Naturalization Session Set at Bristol Superior Court
The December session of the Superior Court for Bristol County convenes next Monday morning December 16 at the Bristol Court House. A docket of civil cases will be heard and many people are expected to apply for citizenship papers. Assistant Clerk Horace G. Bissell will handle naturalizations from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Also, John J. Lynch of Boston will oversee petitions slated to come before the court.
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Oia Rewaine
Superior Court
Tistol
Chang ‘Court House
Horace G. Bissell
Bristol Court House
United States Naturalization Examiner
John J. Lynch
Boston
Death of Civil War veteran Edwin H Tilley of Newport
Edwin H Tilley longtime Newport resident and Civil War veteran died at the Soldiers Home aged nearly 86 after a month in hospital. Born January 14 1844 he served in the Ninth Rhode Island and Twelfth Rhode Island regiments and later worked as a carpenter at the Newport Naval Torpedo Station. He was active in the Lawton Warren Post G A R and Royal Arcanum and was survived by nieces and nephews. His funeral was held in Newport.
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Edwin H., Tilley
Soldiers’ Home
Newport
Tilley
Fire Department
Mr. Tilley
Charles H
Ann Elizabeth (Hammond) Tilley
Edward Hammond
Newport Police Department
Ninth
Rhode Island Regiment
Rhode Island
Newport Naval Torpedo Station
Josephine A Barker
Annie H Tilley
Lawton-Warren
Royal Arcanum
Mary F Brownell
Arthur Brownell
Providence
George Charles
William Brownell
Right of Way and the Genius Obstacle
The passage quotes California educator David Starr Jordan arguing that genius confronts obstacles not avoids them. He asserts that true progress comes from those who know where they are going and expect the world to yield, while those who demand an easy path remain ordinary.
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California
David Starr Jordan
Small Kindnesses Shape Character More Than Talent
A reflective aphorism from M A Kelly notes that small acts of kindness, courtesy, and consideration in daily social exchange add more charm and character than display of great talents or achievements.
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M A_ Kelly
Island census shows five nationalities on Tristan da Cunha
Among the 15 inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha there are residents of five nationalities English Scottish Irish American and Italian reflecting a diverse small community on the remote island.
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Island of
Tristan de Cunha
Scotric
Trish
Christmas Party Glows At St Michael's Parish House
The Ivy Guild of the parish held a Christmas party Wednesday at St Michael's parish house. A decorated tree with electric lights and gifts for members was central. Audrey Munro appeared as Santa Claus and distributed gifts. Entertainment included piano violin pieces, dance interpretations, ukulele numbers, vocal selections, and readings. Refreshments were provided by the arranging committee led by Mrs Ernest P Waitt.
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Christianas
Peggy Mathewson
Dorothy St. Angelo
Audrey Munro
Betty Hobson
Ernest P. Waitt
Louis Gallo
Earl Hobson
John G. Stewart
William Seymour
Earl, Mathewson
Past Masters Night Observed by St Albans Lodge
St Albans Lodge No 6 F and A M held Past Masters Night at the Masonic Temple Hope street A large gathering with representatives from several jurisdictions An entertainment was featured The Master Masons degree was exemplified by Past Masters filling key stations including Howard R Newman as Worshipful Master and John V Thorpe as Right Worshipful Master from King Philip Lodge Wall River Other officers included Ernest W Weaver John R Magee Robert A McCaughey Albertus Alden Edward E Bunn John G Stewart and Walter F E Munroe among others
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St. Alban's Lodge
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Howard R Newman
Ernest W Weaver
John R Magee
Robert A McCaughey
Albertus Alden
Edward E. Bunn
John G Stewart
John V. Thorpe
King Philip Lodge
Wall River
Marshal
F Reginald Dimond
Tyler
Charles Thackery
Sentinel
Jeremah Hi Young
Leon McCaw
J Floyd Huestis
John W. Church
Walter FE. Munroe
Sadie’s Burned Meal Turns to Delicate Praise
A Philadelphia Public Ledger tale recalls Sadie rushing to finish housework before her husband’s return. In her haste a meal burns yet the husband proclaims the burned dish oddly superior, claiming it carries the beloved flavor Mary once gave.
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Sadie
Mary
Dphlindelphia Pudlic Ledger
Snakes Described as Timid and Not Aggressive in Time Article
The Time article characterizes snakes as lazy and timid, noting they do not strike humans unless threatened. It discusses exceptions like the African man eater and bushmaster, and describes typical features such as scaled flat faces, long necks, elliptical pupils, and a single row of belly scales. The eastern diamondback rattler is cited as the largest U.S. species.
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Time
Hurmor
Fentral
Euls
Paiseneus Smaikes
Pitalper
United States
Phithidelphhr Teqabeer
Teeth as Weapons Across Ancient Eras Featured
An eccentric piece notes that early humans showed formidable jawbones and striking teeth. It claims the Beldelberg tit and Juwbenes possessed projections used in fighting and manly contests, while comparing them to modern humans.
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Heidelberg
Mental Train and Reading Study Insights
The article discusses how mental training in reading and introspection improves cognitive function in later life. It argues that ongoing mental thrift, using the brain actively, leads to a richer, fuller life and warns about the downsides of neglecting mental exercise in aging individuals.
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Cts
Omian
Wang
Cartier
Mogavine
Eyesight Exercises for Streneihen Muscles Routine
Practitioners advise early morning eye exercises to strengthen eye muscles. Perform sequences that move the gaze upward outward inward and downward in controlled steps. Begin with gradual repetitions and build to about twelve per day for improvement.
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Yosteuds
Persistence and Purpose Drive the Strong Soul
A reflection on perseverance by Thomas Carlyle. It asserts that a person with no purpose is like a ship without a rudder, doomed to drift. The text urges enduring effort despite obstacles and to apply one’s mind and will to work as granted by God.
Open and closed communion definitions in church history
The article defines open communion as the service of the holy communion open to all who apply regardless of creed. It contrasts closed communion as limited to members of a single society or baptized members of a denomination and mentions communion of place as administration within a consecrated building and refers to retention of the Host.
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Encsclopedia of Church History
Holy Communion of Saints
Police stationed on Wood Street ease traffic near National India Rubber Co.
Traffic on Wood Street from Bradford to Bourn improved this week due to police at the National India Rubber Co. factory back entrance. Cars and pedestrians still crowd the thoroughfare during mid day and late afternoon, with factory employees finding passage hazardous when autos block the street while loading and unloading.
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Wood St
Bradford
Bourn St.s
Fron
National India Rubber Co
Musical Service at Trinity Church Sunday Evening
A special musical service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in Trinity Church. The program includes No Shadows Yonder from Holy City with Vernon A Gray solo, How Beautiful the Feet with Mrs Marjorie Burke, Intermezzo by Joseph DeLucca with Harriet Kinder and Helen Church, My Hope Is in the Everlasting with Mr Gray, and Soldiers of Christ Arise by Ralph Kinder. The anthem honors Trinity Church Bristol and monthly services are planned.
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Trinity Church
Gaul
Holy City
Vernon A. Gray
Harker
Marjorie Burke
Joseph DeLucca
Harriet Kinder
Helen Church
Stainer
Jairus
Mr Gray
Soldiers of Christ
Ralph Kinder
Bristol
Annual Meeting at St Albans Lodge to Be Held
Next Wednesday evening December 18 the annual communication of St Albans Lodge will convene at 8 oclock The lodge banquet begins at 6 oclock in the Doric Club Rooms served by the F H Miller Co Rev Anthony R Parshley rector of St Michaels Church and Eminent Commander of North Star Commandery K of T of Lancaster NH will be the principal speaker
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St Alban’s Lodge
Doric Club
Bread Yeast Vitamins Boost Skin Health Say Gread
A science view links bread choice to subconscious needs. Yeast in bread rises and produces antineuritic vitamins in large amounts, which researchers claim improve skin condition.
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Gread
Grand Lodge Activities Highlight December Remarks
A radio committee planned a Dulchesupper event for next Monday in Grand Fall. The visiting Grand Chancellor and other officers will attend in January instead of next Tuesday evening. Nomination of officers occurs at the lodge meeting next Tuesday, with no lodge gathering on December 24. Members visited Howard Lodge in East Providence Wednesday evening.
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Grand
Tap Cith H. Rounds
Gordon _R. Brown
George E. ‘Luther
Rhode Island
East Providence
Howard ‘Lodge
Coming Events Calendar for December and January
Local listings show a series of events including basketball games by Kelley Five and Bristol Town on Saturdays at Wood Street Academy Hall, a turkey supper at Reba Lodge on Dec 11, Christmas sales at Baptist Church Mite Society and Trinity Parish Aid, opening basketball game at Armory on Dec 12, dances at Battery D and Battery C Armories, Dutch supper at Kiddie Committee Burnside Lodge, Christmas Night and New Year’s Eve balls at Armories, and a Washington Ball of Train of Artillery on Feb 21.
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Academy Hall
Wood Street
Kelley Five
Bristol Town
Reba Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Baptist Church
Mite Society
Parish Aid Society
Trinity Church
Armory
Foot of
Church Street
Battery C
Bryant and Stratton College
Battery D
State Street
Burnside Lodge
K. of P
Grand Army Hall
243Rd
C. A
Ancient Doorkeeper Guarding African Chief Skull
An ancient wooden doorkeeper carved as a human figure stood at the entrance to a small house built by Cameron tribesmen. It was kept at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and used in ceremonies to protect the skull of a chief, with offerings of food and magical medicine to both skull and figure.
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Africa
Field
Museum of Natural History
Chicago
Beauty Parlor for Lunatics at London Hospital
A beauty parlor will be installed at a London hospital for the insane to improve patients' appearance and, it is claimed, their mental condition, based on the experience that personal grooming aids sanity.
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London Hospital
Pastries That Pass Every Taste Test
A regional guide to homemade pastries and tarts offering popular Southern fried pies and other local favorites. Recipes for Mammy's Fried Pies Mince Turnovers Tartlets Supreme Mincemeat Apple Pie and more include crust, filling, and baking steps for snacks and party treats.
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Verybody
Darger
Daily Thought
Church Communion
ST. Albans Lodge
Josephine B Gibson
H J Heinz Company
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