Doctor on Probation for Practicing Medicine Without License
In Warren at the Fifth District Court Dr Charles S Doucet of Child Street admitted sufficient evidence to convict on practicing medicine without a license. He received three months probation on the recommendation of Dr Byron A Richards State Board of Health secretary. The state noted he practiced without a license since Dec 3 and later provided credentials from Tufts and University of Lyons. He was declared eligible to take the Rhode Island exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District Court
Warren
Charles S. Doucet
Child Street
Byron A. Richards
State Board of Health
Luigi de Pasquale
Doucet
Richards
Tufts Medical School
University of Lyons
France
Rhode Island
Obituary of Frank E. Spooner
Frank E. Spooner died at his home 1047 Hope street after a three year illness. Born October 23, 1858 he spent his life in this town and worked 23 years at National India Rubber Company and 12 years on a milk route. A 40 year special constable and former member of Bristol Train of Artillery and Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder. Survived by wife Minnie Louie Ingraham and sister Mary Ellen Spooner. Funeral from his home with Rev Charles W. Martin officiating burial at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Spooner
Hope Street
Mr. Spooner
Edward M
Caroline Spooner
National India Rubber Company
Bristol Train of Artillery and Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Spooner
Minnie Louie Ingraham
Mary Ellen Spooner
Oliver School
Charles W. Martin
State Street
M. E
North Cemetery
Benjamin F Sherman longtime resident dies after short illness
Benjamin F Sherman a respected Portsmouth Rhode Island resident died in Providence after a brief illness. Born July 31 1854 in New Bedford he worked at National India Rubber Company for years and later gardened. He served as a church trustee steward and married Annie Frances Shipley Greene in 1879. Funeral Sunday at his High Street home with burial in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin Sherman
Providence
Mr. Sherman
New Bedford
Hiram
Harriet D. (Dennis) Sherman
Sherman
National India Rubber Company
State Street
Annie Frances Shipley Greene
Charles A’ Greene
Bristol Phonenix
Portsmouth
C W. Martin
High Street
Chamois Leather From Sheep Skin Explained
A note explains that true chamois leather comes from sheep under skin rather than chutes from southern Europe. The term now marks the processing method rather than the animal, with tanned hide formerly discarded as waste, though sheep skin remains valuable for other uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Linchester Guardian
When Might Was Right. Ascension Island Turtle Trade
Ascension Island, long governed like a warship by the admiralty, has passed under St Helena's care and lost a regular turtle supply. Turtles were sent to the admiralty by ships bound for London and the captain always received a turtle for the voyage, with captains' turtles never dying despite many casualties among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension Island
Atlantic
Africa
Brazil
Admiralty
St Helena
London
Christmas week services at St Michaels and Trinity Church
Sunday after Christmas services list at St Michaels with Holy Communion Matins and Sermon. Dawii church offers morning prayer aid sermon at 10 30 and noon church school. Evening prayers and sermon at 7 30. Trinity Church schedule shows Holy Communion Matins Sung Mass Evensong with address and Christmas music. Organist Miss Helen Church and musicians listed. notes include many liturgical pieces and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michaels
Dawii
Tee
Gounod
Helen Church
Mary Matheson
H. W. Boynton
Donald Matheson
Yiokin
Congregational Church Schedule and Sermon Topics
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday worship at 10 30. Fourth sermon in the series on Reformation. Church School at 12 noon. Monthly missionary offering next Sunday. Sunday night praise and preaching at 7 30. Sermon title A Great Tribute. Religious instruction classes Wednesday at 2 35 in the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Church School
Morning services and sermons at the church
Morning service at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor titled Looking Backward Church School at 11 45 Junior B Y P U at 3 Evening service at 7 30 followed by a praise service and a sermon on Sudden Changes.
Funeral services for John Greswell
Funeral services for John Greswell were held at 11 yesterday morning at the mortuary chapel of the North Cemetery. Rev. James J Goodacre of the First Congregational Church officiated. Greswell, 47, formerly of Fall River, had also lived here previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greswell
Howard
North Cemetery
James J Goodacre
First Congregational Church
Mr Greswell
Fall River
Wood Buoyancy Explained by Air Trapped in Cells
The article explains that wood floats because air trapped in its cellular structure makes it buoyant. When wood remains underwater for some time the trapped air escapes and waterlogged wood sinks instead of floating.
Boy suffers scalp wound in street collision arrest follows
A boy sustains a scalp wound and dental injuries after a motor vehicle struck him and fled. The driver, identified as Ferreira, was arrested on a charge of leaving the scene. He pleaded not guilty at a magistrate’s hearing and was released on bond of $100 for the Fifth District Court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferreira
A. Mérriman
Justice ‘of ‘the Peace
Philip Brady
Fifth District
Win
Oil Birds of Péru Wildlife and Inhabited River Haven
Describes the Husa river Inez domain ruled by outlaws with fugitive inhabitants and no taxes. A vast cave called the oil bird cave hosts hundreds of thousands of birds. Young birds are fat and natives extract an oil used for medicine and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Péru
Husa
Inez
False Teeth Not Classified as Personal Articles
A cautionary note explains that insurance covering theft of items like toilet articles, scientific apparatus, or jewelry does not apply to false teeth. The Docket contends false teeth are neither toilet articles nor jewelry, nor necessarily scientific apparatus, though they affect appearance.
Do Weather Changes Bother You
Weather changes and winter illness often trigger backache kidney troubles and tired nerves. Read Bristol testimony from Charles Stuart of 97 Constitution street who reports relief from back and kidney pain after using Dean's Pills bought at Buffington's Pharmacy. Price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Mrs Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bristol
Charles Stuart
Constitution Street
Buffington
Stuart
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Probate admission and administrator for Isabella deWolf
The Probate Court of Bristol administers the Last Will and Testament of Isabella deWolf deceased and appoints James H Perkins as administrator with bond. Creditors are notified to file claims in the Bristol clerk’s office starting December 28, 1923. John W Church acts as Rhode Island agent. address Bristol, RI. The filing references Geller Rolston & Blanc in New York City.
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Bristol R. T
Isabella
Dewolf
Bristol
Rhode Island
John W Church
R. I
James H Phrkins
Geller Rolston & Blanc
Exchange Place
New York City
Bristol Probate Court Considers Sale of Estate Property
In Bristol on December 20 1923 Joseph C Sousa administrator petitions to sell part or all of the late August C Sousa estate to cover debts funeral expenses and family support. The leasehold lot on Bryfield plat in Bristol is described with bounds and streets. A public notice for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix is ordered for January 7 1924 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room.
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Bristol
August C. Sousa
Joseph C Sousa
August C Sousa
Catholic Congregational
Franklin Street
Woodbridge Street
Said
Phenix
John W. Church
Theresa Ruggerio
Anthony Bruggerio
Frank Ruggerio
Francesca Ruggerio
Anthony Ruggerio
Alfonso Ruggerio
Bristol Phenix
H. W. Church
Rose Mascolo
Domenico Mascolo
John W Church
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints At Potassium Content
Fragment mentions potatoes and nutrition with vague terms. It references potassium and cell-building benefits, but readable context is limited. The record preserves the uncertain portion while noting nutritional focus.
Personal Liberty and Public Health Debates in History
A fragment discusses the tension between individual freedom and public health measures. It notes that some oppose vaccination for diseases like smallpox typhoid fever and diphtheria, arguing for liberty over compulsory medical actions.
Estate of Ernst E. Lohrmann Probate Notice
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the last will of Ernst E. Lohrmann and grants qualification of the executor with bond. Creditors and heirs must file claims within six months from the first advertisement. Administrator Curran, Co. A. 1008 Turks Head, Providence, RI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst EH
Lohrmann
Bristol
Ernst 8
Probate of Lydia Folger King Will Schedules Notice
Estate of Lydia Folger King presented for probate in Bristol County. Instrument in writ offered as last will and testament. probate court sets January 7 1924 10 30 am in Bristol for hearing. Publication ordered for fourteen days weekly in Phenix seeking interested heirs and claimants.
Guardian Named for Louis Magee in Bristol Probate
The Probate Court of Bristol Town appoints Levi Magee as guardian of the person and estate of Louis Magee. Bond must be filed with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. John W Church is Clerk. guardian Levi Magee. Notice dated December 7, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Louis Magee
John W Church
Levi Magee
Guardianship Proposal in Bristol Probate Court
In Bristol on January 7 1924 the heirs Dora L Ruggerio Mary R Ruggerio and Alfonso Ruggerio minors over 14 choose Francesca Ruggerio of Bristol as guardian of their persons and estates and request court approval. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Dora L. Ruggerio
Mary R. Ruggerio
Alfonso Ruggerio
Francesca Ruggerio
Bristol Phoenix
Estate actions in Bristol court on December 18 1923
Probate notices announce appointment of Moses W Whitney as administrator of Edwin B Reynolds estate and bond filing. Minor Rose Mascolo guardian petition seeks appointment. notices for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix. Final account filed for Ella Jenny Bense estate with request for distribution to heirs. hearing set January 7 1924 with fourteen day notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ella Jenny Bense
Ange Harold Bense
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
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Arrime and
Felix the
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Poms Alexecce Andlate Hospital
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Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
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Dilétutro
Lydia Folger
Beatae
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Mata
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Guardian's
Edwin B. Reynolds
Moses W Whitney
Inn Comic Rede
Gates Saga
Wilbur Undertoner
Constitution
ST. Bristol
Cres
Edward Kea J
Hassony
Obcomin Street
Pearl Street
Telephone
Carpenter
Wood Street
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Henry Trudell
Second Street
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Tel. Suzman’'s
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
EL Ll. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
W. Sam the Shoeman
GR. A. B
Ingram
Overland Express
Providence Terminal Union
Bristol Terminal
F. M. Gifford
G. H. Spencer
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
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