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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
4
The ad asserts many children lack balanced nutrition during growth and suffer pale faces and weakness. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a concentrated supplement to enrich blood and build strength, noting no alcohol and listing Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey as the makers.
The notice details the thirteenth annual fair at Artillery Hall on State Street from February 1 to 5 under G A R Hall. It lists a Grand Calendar Carnival, dances, whist, turkey suppers, vaudeville, cantatas, and the Washington Ball among other social activities hosted by local organizations and lodges in Bristol. It also includes a pneumonia health article describing mortality, risk factors, and prevention.
Nora Frances Martin 67 died suddenly Wednesday at 39 Church Street Bristol after a heart attack. Born in Barrington, daughter of Horace and Nancy Martin, she lived with Mrs. Sarah Bourne for 25 years. Survived by brother Walter Martin California and sister Mrs. George Turner Lowell Mass. Funeral Friday with prayers at noon at her home, service 1 30 at St John s Church Barrington, burial Princess Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Cora A Van Auken Nolan wife of Joseph B Nolan of Providence died at 40 Heath Street Providence from pneumonia after grip age 39 formerly lived here and worked in stitching at National India Rubber Company. She leaves husband two daughters and an infant son. Funeral held in Providence yesterday with locals in attendance.
Last evening the Hayseeds won two of three from the North Ends. Hoopers swept Hank Hanks three straight. Kempf Myers and others from this town posted scores with Dr George Locke, Herman Kempf Jr, and Miss Mabel Chadbourne Myers among participants. Weyburn Anthony in Boston Fed IL featured Rex Dr Flwood Worcester and Miss Ruth Anthony from Boston.
Notices list multiple deaths and ages including Angello Mary aged 1 year 2 months Feb 2 Antone and Victoria Angello in town Nora Frances Martin aged 67 Feb 1 Cora A Nolan aged 39 in Providence formerly of town Elizabeth Brunsen Owens in Brooklyn NY Jan 18 Wilhelmina A Owens widow of Richard Owens and daughter of Christopher Brunsen in Brooklyn Jan 27.
A cautious citizen weighs government ownership and the right to express opinion without disrespecting the country. The piece reflects on resolution as a driving force, noting that deciding to pursue an aim often constitutes the achievement itself, with Smiles quoted on earnest resolve and perceived omnipotence.
When symptoms begin, mix a half teaspoon ginger with one teaspoon sugar in about three tablespoons cold water and drink. The recipe suggests a simple home remedy to ease early cold discomfort.
Sprigins asks Uncle Si to choose a ride through town a taxi omnibus or sight seeing coach Uncle Si then mentions preferring a cabaret style ride after hearing much about them The dialogue hints at humorous town sightseeing contrasts without a clear concluding event or outcome
The Probate Court of Bristol presents the last will of Charles William Greene deceased and fixes February 21 1916 at 10 30 AM in Bristol for its consideration. Notice is ordered published fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk John M Coggshall records the order.
Several Bristol probate entries tell of Emma Westcott Bullock's will filing on January 29 1916 for probate at 10:30 AM and Annie McGowan's administratrix request by Elizabeth J McGowan of New York. The Estates of Haskell and Helen Benjamin seek to relieve Jacob Benjamin as guardian and surety on bond with court orders for notices and citations.
The Probate Court of Bristol Town appoints Ella F Moiles administratrix of the estate of Bernard Molies deceased and she has given bond. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. Dated 1916 January 28.
The undersigned ministratrix Ellen Euphrasia Connery notifies heirs to file bond and inventory within six months from first advertisement. Estate of Mary Campbell, late of Bristol, deceased, Bond filed as required by law with the clerk of the court.
The undersigned hereby gives notice as administratrix of the estate of John P Reynolds late of Bristol deceased All persons having claims against said estate are notified to present them for settlement. Fanny Reynolds executes this notice on January 17 1916.
Isabella Wilkinson as administratrix petitions to sell the estate of Margaret McKay to cover debts funeral expenses and costs. The lands include a 60 by 60 foot lot on John Street and another lot on Walley Street with deeds dating to 1864 and 1857. A sale of enough real estate only may be authorized to satisfy deficiencies in the personal estate. The matter is set for February 7, 1916 at 10:30 AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room.
William J LeClair and Eva M LeClair seek to adopt William Arthur Corter born March 20 1910 in Fall River Massachusetts and to change his name to William Arthur LeClair. The petition orders publication in Bristol Phenix for three weeks with a March 20 1916 hearing set at 10 30 A M.
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