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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
4
The nervous system is the body's alarm system and signals weakness with headaches tiredness and irritability. Scott's emulsion is recommended as a nourishing tonic that feeds nerve cells and the whole system, claiming to refresh and support strength without alcohol.
The Social Bowling League currently includes four teams the Bums D Coggeshall P O Clerks Gas Blowers and Bank Clerks. A few more bowlers are welcome and no high scores are required. Schedule lists matches from Jan 28 through Mar 17 with multiple pairings and venues.
The Greeks were the first nation to wear straw hats and they gained wide popularity among both men and women long before the Christian era began.
The North Ends won three straight against the Red Sox on Wednesday night. New records set include R. Nelson's 135 in a single string and his three string total surpassing W. N. Newman's mark. The North Ends topped their own single string and broke the three string record of 1439 held by the Tanx.
An advertisement touts ORRINE as a curative for the drink habit with a money back guarantee. It offers two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills, marketed as a voluntary home treatment costing $1 per box. References W H Buffington Hope Street.
An overheated stove pipe near a close press started a small fire at Manue Rego’s east Metacom avenue home yesterday morning. Rego and his son were en route with milk when district crews were alerted. Col. L. H. Callan and Napoleon LaForest aided by automobile, extinguishing the blaze before firemen arrived. damage was mainly clothing.
A series of community events runs from January to March including a Thirteenth annual fair at Artillery Hall on Feb. 17 18 and 19 and regular rummage sales at St Marys School Hall through Feb 19. Cantata at State Street M E Church Feb 18 and a Feb 18 food sale at Mrs Angevines on Hope Street. Feb 21 features St Elizabeths Dramatic Club comedy The Girl from L Triangle Ranch and trophy presentations by Bristol Train of Artillery plus a Class 16 dance at Colt Memorial High School. Feb 22 hosts a Naval Reserves Armory dance and the Washington Ball for Bristol Train of Artillery. Feb 29 Leap Year Dance at G A R Hall and March 7 Hotel Belvedere dance by the Bristol British Relief. Also a moral note on making opportunities.
In a humorous exchange a mother confronts Bobby about eating an entire rhubarb pie hidden in the closet. He explains the doctor advised rhubarb as part of his treatment and he wanted a strong dose before his condition worsened.
An inspirational epigraph asserts that struggle strengthens character and skill, framing difficulties as a stern teacher set by a higher guardian to mold resilience and ability through opposition.
A New York inventor develops a device that prevents others on a party telephone line from hearing the callee. The invention would isolate the user at the expense of general conversation, but firms may reject it as ruinous to their business.
A doctor cites rock dust as the prime cause of pulmonary trouble among miners, noting that housing, exposure, alcoholism, shared drinking cups, and overwork also weaken resistance.
Canvassers will convene in Bristol Rhode Island March 2 3 and 7 1916 to review electors and property voters for upcoming town meetings. Probate Court hear first and final account for Edward Anthony estate and guardians accounts for James Francis D Wolf and Henry Dreyer D Wolf with notices published in Bristol Phenix.
John T. Drury announces appointment by the Probate Court of Bristol as Administrator de bonis non of Samuel S. Drury deceased. He has filed the required bond. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
Mary R Drury announces appointment as Pro Administratrix of the estate of Hannah W Drury of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required. all creditors and beneficiaries must file claims in the clerk's office within six months from first advertisement.
The text states that a formal declaration of war marks the start of hostilities, creating a state of war between nations even before any shooting begins, and equates declaration with the logical onset of warfare.
Probate court in February 1916 considers an instrument purporting to be the will of Charles William Green late of Bristol. The matter is referred to February 21 1916 at 10 30 AM in the probate courtroom for consideration with fourteen days weekly notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix.
Notices report probate actions in Bristol Rhode Island January February 1916 including the will of Emma Westcott Bullock for probate publication and Annie McGowan administratrix request. Also adoption petition by William J LeClair Eva M LeClair for William Arthur Corter child William Arthur Leclair and publication orders set for three weekly notices in the Bristol Phenix.
Public auction planned for March 6 1916 at 2pm of Mount Hope Farm land in Bristol Rhode Island. It covers parcels described in a 1911 mortgage deed with assignments and bounds including King Philip Avenue area and three acre tract, with rights of way and conditions noted. bid by assignee J F Lavander attorney Bristol Rhode Island.
In Bristol on January 27 1916 the Estates of Haskell Benjamin and Helen Benjamin are addressed. The American Surety Company of New York seeks relief as surety on Jacob Benjamin's bond and asks the court to require the principal to fully account for the estate. Notice is set for February 21 1916 at 10 80 pm in the Probate Court Room.
On February 7, 1916 Eleanor F Cooke was appointed administratrix of the estate of Henry R Cooke of Bristol. She has given bond as required by law and all claims must be filed with the Bristol Probate Court clerk following first advertisement of the estate.
Albert M Sparks administrator notifies creditors to file claims within six months from first advertisement date for the estate of Catherine H Sparks late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required by law. This notice is dated February 7 1916 and runs in the Bristol locality.
January 7 1916 notice in the Court of the City of Bristol states GEORGE F. LOWE administrator of the estate of George T. Lowe late of Bristol deceased asks all persons with claims against the estate to present them after the first advertisement.
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