Funeral Rites Held for Louise Lagomaro and Sarah Ingraham
Funeral services for Miss Louise Lagomaro were held at her parents home and at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with a solemn high mass. Offertory solos and floral tributes highlighted a Colt Memorial High School connection. Burial followed at St Francis Cemetery in Providence. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ingraham occurred at her niece’s home with Rev. J Goodacre presiding. Bearers included local officials and townspeople. Burial took place at North Cemetery.
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Colt Memorial School
Miss Tammaro
Alanket
Colt Memorial High School
Louis Stabila
John Andrade
Joseph Campanella
John Morris
Joseph Murgo
John Victoria
St. Francis Cemetery
Providence
Joseph
H. Eckersley
Burton Street
J. Goodacre
First Congregational Church
Samuel Connery
John W. Church
Frank T. Kinnicutt
William L. Connery
North Cemetery
Funeral of George W. Francis Held at Home
George W. Francis died at his daughter Mrs Emma Forrests home at 72 Hope Street. Funeral services conducted by Rev F I Barnes from the late residence were attended by relatives and many friends. Bearers included William Willoughby James Diaude Howard Newman and William J Forrest. Burial followed at North Cemetery.
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George W. Francis
Emma Forrest
Hope Street
F. I. Barnes
Dexter Street Advent Church
Providence
William Willoughby
James Diaude
Obituary of John Jenckes Wilkinson longtime tailor
John Jenckes Wilkinson a native and longtime tailor in town died after a three week illness at 2 o clock Sunday at his sister Mrs Isabelle E Flint 875 Hope Street where he resided He was born April 28 1847 son of John J Wilkinson and Lydia (Bently) Wilkinson and lived most of his life here He was a charter member of Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias a member of St Michaels Church and St Michaels Brotherhood Survived by sisters Mrs Flint and Mrs Abbie Grammont and brother Charles Wilkinson Funeral will be at 215 o clock Wednesday at Mrs Flints Hope Street home with Rev Anson B Howard officiating burial in North Cemetery
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John Jenckes Wilkinson
Isabelle E. Flint
Hope Street
Mr. Wilkinson
John J
Lydia (Bently) Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
St Michael's Brotherhood
Isabele E. Flint
Abbie Grammont
Charles Wilkinson
New York
Annual Community Events and Fundraisers Listings
A compiled schedule of upcoming events includes a brick of bazaars at G A R Hall hosted by Dreadnaught Hook Ladder Hose Co and Bristol Troops Boy Scouts. church suppers by Mite Society of First Baptist. a Yo MC A community supper. musical comedy Bimbo at Pastime Theatre by Fryer Ready Engine and Hose Co. a Mens Get Together Supper. and a concert at Colt Memorial High School under Trinity Men's Club with Miss Harriet Kinder directing.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
G A R Hall
Mite Society of
First Baptist Church
Fryer Ready Engine and Hose Co
Colt Memorial High School
Trinity Men's Club
Harriet Kinder
Temperature Triggers Flowers More Than Daylight Says Scientist
A French scientist states that flowers open and close according to temperature, not daylight. The finding challenges common assumptions about plant behavior and daylight as the primary cue for floral movements.
Rehearsal Dispute Over Stage Position Echoes Tensions
Jerome K Jerome quotes a backstage dispute from Harper's Magazine where actors, author, and producer argue over the exact spot for a key gesture in a scene. The cast tests left hand on a chair, mantelpiece, hearthrug, or table edge while debating authenticity and intent.
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Jerome K Jerome
Harper's Magazine
Totem Poles and Belief Across World Cultures
A study shows totem ism appears worldwide with varied forms among western and northern Indians and others. Tribes hold beliefs tying animals plants and inanimate objects to family myths and rites. The emblem marks welfare and obligations, with intermarriage often restricted by shared crest.
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Nature Magazine
Pagan Day Names Persist in Day of Week Legacy
The article notes how historic Norse influence persists in weekday names with Mars becoming Tiu s day and Mercury mapped to Woden s day while Jupiter s day shifts to Thor s day and Venus to Freya s day. It questions whether Saturn s day changed and affirms Sun and Moon days remain evident.
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England
Tiu
Venus
Freya
Specter
Worry versus work as life’s guiding force
The writer contrasts Democritus and modern concern, arguing work has a definite aim and ending that yields satisfaction while worry is aimless and drains energy, risking mental and physical decline. The piece emphasizes disciplined effort over constant anxiety.
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Democritus
No Dry Cell for Him Sim Updike Court Drama
Sim Updike was brought to court after a Cash Food clerk hurled a 10 cent salt bag during an argument over a baseball game. He replied by returning a discharged B battery to a radio store. The judge called it the clearest assault case and ruled both parties equally guilty, but discharged Sim as the battery was discharged.
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Sim Updike
Cash Food
Sim
The Law's Delay In A Thousand Year Case
A Thurber anecdote notes a law case in Andorra dating back about a thousand years. The dispute concerns property mentioned in a contract from long ago. The Andorran legal system remains unsettled and no settlement is in sight.
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Republic of
Andorra
Boy Scout Notes Aware of Upcoming Annual Meeting and Parties
Awashonki Herd P O W S met last evening to plan the annual meeting and New Year’s party for next month. A nominating committee of Deputy Commissioner George R. Fish and Eagle Scouts Sheldon Burt and Oscar Her zig will draft officer lists for the coming year. Troop 1 marks its 13th birthday at its meeting tonight. Troop 2 meets tomorrow to plan New Year events. Troop 4 holds a New Year’s meeting Friday. Troop 5 meets Friday at 7 30 pm for Patro Leaders’ Night. All troops will attend the opening of the annual Scout Bazaar at G Hall Saturday evening.
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Awashonki Herd
the Woods
George R. Fish
Sheldon O. Burt
Oscar P. Herzig
G . Hall
Man as Housekeeper in Everyday News Habits
The piece notes how the average man, when lifting a newspaper left scattered, believes he performs a helpful housekeeping role. It suggests gendered expectations shape domestic tasks and responsibilities in daily life.
Borrowed Trouble Reflections on Anxiety and Sharing Burdens
A brief column discusses how people who borrow trouble remain anxious and tend to offload concerns onto others. It explores the mindset of worry and the social dynamics of transferring burdens rather than facing them directly.
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Sarah Ingraham
Lannon
Wood Street
John J. Wilkinson
G A R
Hook, Ladder & Hose Co
BOY Scout
Gossard
Gossards
Bluebird
Hecker’s
Pillsbury’s
Vermont
Chipso
Queen of Fruits Ruits
California
Boston
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