Obituary for Isabelle E Flint and Nathan Warren
Mrs Isabelle F Wilkinson Flint died at her Hope Street home after a week with pneumonia and is survived by her son Albert H Flint Jr of Providence, a sister Abbie Grammont and brother Charles Wilkinson. Funeral at Hope Street residence. Burial at North Cemetery. Nathan Warren died at his daughter-in-law's home on Constitution Street after seven weeks illness. He leaves a daughter Harriet Marston, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at his daughter-in-law home and burial at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle F (Wilkinson) Flint
Hope Street
Flint
John J and
Lydia (Bentley) Wilkinson
Albert H Flint, Jr
Providence
Abbie Grammont
Charles Wilkinson
New York
John J Wilkinson
Nathan Warren
John Warren
Constitution Street
Warren
Trinity Church
Harriet Marston
San Francisco
North
Mrs Harriet Warren Widow of Local Resident Passes
Mrs Harriet Warren widow of a long time resident passes away leaving family mourners. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family and local services will offer condolences.
Mrs Nettie A Carlin Dies in Providence
Mrs Nettie A Carlin widow of John E Carlin died in Providence. Born August 10 1854 in this town to Charles F and Emily Brown she lived in Providence since 1872. Her husband a fireman died after being thrown from a truck en route to a fire. She is survived by son John and daughter Miss Mary Augusta Carlin. Funeral held at 2 o'clock.
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Nettie A Carlin
John E Carlin
Providence
Charles F
Emily Brown
John
Mary Augusta Carlin
Funeral Home Arranges Body Transfer for Burial
This afternoon from the funeral home of M H Comstock & Son in Providence the body was brought here for burial at the North Cemetery.
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M H Comstock & Son
Providence
North
Annual Bristol Troops Bazaar and Other Community Events
Community calendar lists events from January to February including the Bristol Troops Boy Scouts bazaar in G A R Hall on multiple Saturdays, a chick salad supper at First Baptist Church, Gry Community Supper at YM A, Broadway Two Yacht Club Orchestra dance, Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co musical comedy Bimbo at Pastime Theatre, Turkey supper at Trinity Parish House, Men’s Get-Together Supper, and a concert at Colt Memorial High School auditorium under Trinity Men’s Club.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
G. A. R. Hall
First Baptist Church
The
Mite Society
Gry
YMA
G A R
Broadway Two Yacht Club Orchestra
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co
Trinity Parish House
Mothers’ Council
Colt Memorial High School
Trinity Men's Club
Harriet Kinder
Arab Extremely Wiry The Arab Exploits Endurance
The Arab, famed for an extremely wiry frame, subsists mainly on dates and endures long travels under intense heat that would exhaust an ordinary man. His stamina highlights a stark contrast between rugged endurance and typical diet.
Mebbe Jud Tunkins on Money and Divorce
Comedian Jud Tunkins argues that having less money may prevent hasty divorce filings after petty family quarrels, suggesting financial restraint could ease domestic tensions.
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Jud Tunkins
Ironing craft origins and tinplate birth in Britain
The article notes that the art of ironing iron began in the sixteenth century and tinplate production started in Great Britain in 1670, highlighting early industrial practices.
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Great Britain
Slag Concrete Matches Gravel in French Tests
Experiments in France show slag-based concrete performing about as well as gravel concrete, indicating slag as a viable substitute in mix designs.
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France
Master of the Rolls Once Not Empty Title
The term master of the rolls arose from old record keeping on long parchment strips sewn together. The title referred to the high official who kept English court records, now the president of the chancery division of the High Court of Justice in England.
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Dearborn
Fantastic Titles Given to Court Favorites
The article recounts whimsical yet real titles granted by a monarch to three favorites during the Haitian era from 1811 to 1820. Christophe declared himself emperor, maintaining a royal court and creating noble names linked to plantations turned towns.
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Haiti
Christophe
Shackleton as Reporter in Port Said Portrays Cold Resolve
Commodore Armitage recounts Shackleton after the polar dash as cheery and bold. In Port Said the explorer met reporters Italian officials and publishers at Isis and AGency where he drafted tele grams and muttered a key detachword. He concluded with the line Death lay ahead and food behind, so I had to return.
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Albert B. Armitage
Shackleton
Isis
Port Said
Pole
Antarctic
Dancing to Paradise by Panapeans
A Panapean belief holds that souls reach the afterlife only if they dance across a guarded bridge. If the dancer distracts the demon watchers with movement, the soul slips past into paradise.
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Heaven
Aged Divine Misinterpreted Advice At Service
A cautious pastor known for grand diction faced a parents’ delegation after a children's service. They relayed that he told children to be mischievous, though he believed he urged optimism. He checked his notes to resolve the misunderstanding and clarify his intent.
Michigan Fulfills Statehood Path Before Formal Admission
The text notes Michigan adopted a state constitution and elected a full slate of state officials. Congress accepted the constitution without readjustment, the initial delegate was seated without re election, and state officials continued in office until Michigan’s formal admission on January 26, 1837. From November 1, 1835, to admission, Michigan was de facto a state though not yet technically in the Union.
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Michigan
Congress
Union
Indefinite Term and the Meaning of a Few
The term few is indefinite and implies a small number rather than a precise count. It varies with context and comparison, suggesting above two but not many. For example a hundred may be a few if a thousand was expected, while ten or twenty might be few if a hundred is the maximum.
The American Flag and Its Sesquicentennial Story
A historical overview explains why the United States flag remains the enduring symbol for the Sesquicentennial Exposition. It traces the flag’s origins from the Continental Union flag, the 1777 resolution for thirteen stripes and stars, Betsy Ross legends, early display at Brandywine and Germantown, and 1818 onward additions of stars as new states joined the Union. The article notes the flag’s long, unaltered design aside from star additions through 28 more states and honors the Star Spangled Banner through its birth of national identity.
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United States of America
United States
St George’s
St Andrews
Britain
George Washington
Washington
Congress
Philadelphia
Union
Battle of
Brandywine
Germantown
Betsy Ross
3St
Francis Scott Key
Monroe
French chemist touts alloy that mimics gold luster
A French chemist claims to have developed an alloy that matches gold in brightness durability and tarnish resistance. The inventor says the material could replace gold in various applications while offering similar visual appeal.
Tilted-Top Dining Table Fits Doorway Movements
A new dining table features a hinged top that tilts upward to clear doorways without removing the table from its pedestal. The design facilitates easy passage in tight spaces and preserves stability when set in place.
Parvenu Eight-Man Rises Then Falls
A parvenu eight man climbs from nothing to prominence and then returns to obscurity, illustrating a swift rise and abrupt fall in social or athletic circles. The passage contrasts ascent with sudden regression.
Life's Last Years Reflections in a Collyer Quote
An archival quote on aging notes old age as the final repose before death. The line attributes quiet dignity to life's twilight, presenting a contemplative view from the period voice.
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Roabert Collyer
Time Question Sparks Witty Exchange C N Y Mercury
A brief humorous exchange questions the hour with a sharp retort. The note cites C N Y Mercury as the source of the quip.
Duty of Friends Journe y of Companions in Life
Pythagoras quotes about friends as companions who should aid each other to persevere toward a happier life. The sentiment emphasizes mutual support on the path to virtue and well being.
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Pythagoras
When the Bees Is Absent Chaps Wonder About Vacation Impact
A San Francisco Chronicle line notes that most workers who handle small tasks question whether an executive notices a vacation absence. The quip reflects concerns about leadership attention during time off.
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San Francisco
Too Hard a Job For Dusty Bookshelves
A man struggles to keep dust and grime off his bookshelves but finally abandons the effort in despair.
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John E. Carlin
P. J. Lannon
Wood Street
TEL
Mebbe
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Dancing To
Paradise
Idea
C. C. N. Y. Mercury
Oakland Beach
Heinz Sweet
Heinz Sweet India
Larg
Etti
Maxwell House
India
Ceylon
Hamburg
Wes Swift
Frankforts
Newman
Hes
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