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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
4
Advert says Vinol can restore strength for women and men, detailing ingredients like cod liver oil and ammonium citrate. It promises a money back guarantee if two bottles fail to help a weak run-down nervous person after a fair trial.
A Boston man reports an exacting housewife telephoned a meat dealer saying the next order “you revive from me will be the last.” The man at the other end replied that he was an undertaker and agreed.
A facetious observer notes the joke that the evening gown suits the woman who stays up late while the night gown suits the woman who retires early. His wife quips about the contrast in their habits and attire.
The Mount Vernon in Cape May New Jersey once the world’s largest hotel burned on the night of September 5 1856. Proprietor and four others perished in the flames while the dining room hosted up to 3000 diners.
The funeral services for Julian Lewis Herreshoff were held at 11 o'clock Wednesday forenoon at the Minden in Providence. Rev. Dr. Augustus M. Lord delivered a eulogistic address. His brothers and sister, from New York and this town, attended and joined the cortege to North Cemetery where interment occurred. Rev. Anson B. Howard of St. Michael's Church conducted the committal service.
The notice lists events on February 17 and 18 evenings, a Monday and Tuesday, with private dance by the senior class of Colt Memorial High School in the auditorium and a performance of The Chimes of Normandy at Pastime Theatre on February 28. The items are brief social notices typical of a community paper.
January 28 1919 Bristol probate court receives John M Gallagher request to be appointed administrator of Annie Gallagher deceased intestate. Hearing set for February 17 1919 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice ordered to be published weekly for 14 days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Mary M Magee as executrix of Elizabeth L Magee estate in Bristol Rhode Island announces acceptance of trust and bond filed under probate. Creditors urged to file claims with Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement date January 24 1919.
Sophie J D Wolf guardian presents account of Henry Dreyer D Wolf estate for allowance. Court orders notice published for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix starting soon and sets Feb 17 1919 at 10 30 A M in Probate Court for hearing.
The undersigned executors of the last will and testament of Joseph Franci Sylvia announce probate admission in Bristol Massachusetts. They have accepted the trust and posted the required bond. Creditors must present claims within six months from the notice date Placida Sylvia Frank Francis.
January 28 1919 probate notice in Bristol Massachusetts establishes Sophie J D Wolf guardian of James F D Wolf presents account for allowance. Court orders reference to February 17 1919 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room for consideration and directs fourteen days weekly publication in Bristol Phenix. Clerk Arse 7 M Coghgeshall.
For sale an 8 room house on Garfield avenue with modern improvements a 7 room cottage on Constitution street and two cottages on High street all centrally located in first class condition.
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