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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1909

Page

4

Bowling Stars Sweep Megoms In Snow Birds Meet

Snow Birds won three straight from the Megoms last night. Snow totaled 804 with individual bests: Kenney 127 single, West 835 for three strings. Team high scores included Wonders 1420 and Wonders 489 for the single string.

Snow Birds Megoms Iy Snow P.R. Kenney O. E. West Wonders Wondere W. Snow W. Newman J. Tf Manchester M. Nelle KF. Snow Megoms H. McCaw Lieut. Francis G. Clark J. Walsh H. Kemph W.R. Davis R. Taylor J. Davidson J. Bottomly H. Schartt Kk Unro F. Wilson F. Clark Hill Rangers L. Beals G. Springer H. Warner Lieut. Krands J. Saillant R. W. Nelson M Nelle H. Callan B. Newman Il H. W. Church W. Cromer W. Higgine Oo. E W. McCaw J. Pearse W. A. Snow J. Best Walter Remieres P. Brady Jas. Davidson W. Manchester J Earle L Gorham Dim F, Wilson L Sanford Jotn Fickles RR. Bush R. Munro J. ¥. Farrally J Conrick A. K Newman Ae BR. Wall J. Robinson W. McUsaughey W. R. Davis Qo, LeClair J. 4. Buffum A. Edmonds Slade Milter Hay Seeds Broilers Hank Hanks Independents Town Fathers

The Old and the New Poem for New Year Day

A reflective verse turns from the passing old year to the coming New Year. It asks for mercy courage wisdom and lasting devotion while praying for peace joy and new hope amid years of sorrow and change. The piece attributes its voice to The Little Madame in Bristol R. L.

Madame Bristol

Mark Twain on a spider in the Enterprise and a note on the pelican

A reader asks if a spider in the Virginia City Enterprise is bad luck and Mark Twain replies that it signals a merchant is avoiding ads, while the pelican article describes its odor from stored fish and notes its pouch, legs, and swimming traits.

Mark Twain Virginia City Enterprise Mark

How Frozen Insects Revive

A naturalist reports experiments reviving frozen insects. A cecropia moth frozen in a snowball revived in twenty seconds near a stove. newly hatched moths, ants, butterflies, and house flies similarly revived after thawing. Recently hatched insects resist cold better than older ones.

Simlar

Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Breen Held at St Marys

The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Breen widow of Hough Brean was held Wednesday morning at 7 80 at her late residence. A requiem Mass followed at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Thomas J Gillan. Many floral tributes and a large gathering of relatives and friends attended with bearers Michael Qallan Thomas Doyle John Hart and Joh Levere. Interment was in St Marys Cemetery on Bristel Neck.

Bristol Probate Court Proceedings December 1908

Rhode Island probate notices from Bristol document petitions for minor estates and wills. Harold A Louis and Susan Easterbrooks minors seek permission to sell their undivided interest in a ten to thirty acre tract in Bristol tied to the Sherman place and heirs of William Henry Church to cover debts and better investments, with hearings set for January 18, 1909. Emma R Chesebrough estate probate hearing January 18, 1909. Manuel Rodauques estate administration request by widow Anna Rodauques announced for January 4, 1909.

Robate Court Bristol Harold A. Louis Susan Easterbrooks Glora_M. McGaw Yereens Harold Grdian William Henry Church County of Rhode Island George Fales Wiliam Henry Church Metacom Avenue Kirkemuit River Sherman Place Bristol Pianix John M. Coggeshall

Bristol Probate Court Notifies Accounts for Minor Ward

In Bristol on December 16 1908 guardians Sophie J De Wolf and Sophie J D Wolf present accounts for James Francis D Wolf and Henry Dreyer D Wolf minor wards for allowance. The court refers the matters to January 4 1909 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notices to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix per Probate Clerk.

Robate Bristol Emma R. Chesebrough Bristol Phoenix John M. Coggeshall Manuel Rodaques Anna Rodaques Tribate Court Room James Francis Dewolf Sophie J. de Wolf James Francis D'Wolf M. Coggeshall Henry Dreyer D'Wolf Inor Sophie J. D’wolf Henry Dreyer D' Wolf Coggeshall

Notice of Administratrix for Marcy A Wood Estate

Bristol Nov 7 1908 administration notice states Sarah F Wood has been appointed administratrix of Marcy A Wood estate and given bond. All claimants must present or file claims with Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement.

Bristol Marcy A. Wood Sarah F. Wood

Executor appointed for James F Goff estate in Bristol

Frank Goff announces appointment by the Bristol Probate Court as Executor of the estate of James F Goff deceased. He reports bonding done and invites all claimants to file claims in the probate office by December 26, 1908.

Old Time Bristol Postmasters and Their Times

A review traces Bristol postmasters from Reynolds to Christie, noting birthplaces, trades, and service dates. It records the corner post office site, moves to the Custom House location, and children's farewell at Grand Central with a New York Press anecdote.

Tha Dare George. H. Reynolds Bradford Grand Rapids, Ltd William B. Tilley Newport State Stréet Tilley Benjamin Wyatt State Street Deacon Wyatt Seekonk Mass Providence George Hazard Pearse Bristol Hotel Bristol Hezekiah M. J. Pitan Pearce Custom House Mr. Pitman Thomas J. Thurston Pitman Mr. Thurston Mesers Thurston

Guardian's Notice for LeRoy H. Newbold Ward

Guardian Harriet L. Talbot of Bristol Rhode Island posts notice that bond is filed and all claimants or debtors must act within six months. The notice requires filing claims with the clerk of the Bristol court and directing all payments to the guardian.

Ward of Mildred F Newbold Bond Granted Bristol Notice

Guardian in Bristol announces the ward Mildred F Newbold, a minor, has bond filed. Claims against the ward must be filed with the court clerk within six months. Debts to the ward should be paid to Harriet L Talbot.

Bristol R. I LeRoy H. Newbold Harriet L. Talbot R. 1 Mildred F. Newbold

Ivers and Pond Pianos Showcase 1908 Styles in Boston

Ivers and Pond Pianos claim highest artistic piano-building achievement with features like the Duplex Treble and Bentwood Sounding Board Bridge. They boast unmatched tune-staging and durability and invite personal examination at 116 Beagleton Street Boston with flexible payment options and catalog requests.

Bentwood Ivers & Pond

Three Thurber Scholarships Open For Conservatory Auditions

The Jeannette M Thurber scholarships for singing piano and violin will be awarded at the National Conservatory of Music of America auditions in New York City. The examination runs Monday January 4 from 10 to 1 and 2 to 4 with orchestra 2 to 8. Prior holders include Lillian Blauvelt and several notable musicians. Applicants must show talent and lack of means. For information contact the Secretary, 128 West 79th Street.

Jeannette M. Thurber National Conservatory of Music of America West 25Th Street West 79Th Street New York City Lillian Blauvelt Adele Margulies Leopold Lichtenberg Leo Schulz Joseph Pizzarello Hugo Riesenfeld Wilfred Watters Camillo Engel Bruno Oscar Klein Henry T. Finck Addges West

Granger proposes competitive exam for Naval Academy nominees

Congressman Granger seeks a competitive examination for the nomination of a principal and four alternates from Rhode Island’s First District for admission to the U S Naval Academy. Exams will be January 18, 1909 in Providences Post Office building, with efektive dates for government exams in April or June. Eligibility requires age 16 to 20 and two years residency in the district. Parsons may contact Granger in Washington for details.

Rhode Island Parsons Granger Washington

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