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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
4
Advice urges health from forty to stay strong at seventy. Keep blood pure and active with Scott's Emulsion to nourish strength and ease rheumatism and illness. No alcohol in Scott's. Scott & Bowne Bloomfield NJ.
Bristol Train of Artillery dominates among four teams at the state competitive shoot held at Rumford range. First Light Infantry of Providence won with 597 points, United Train of Artillery second with 583, Bristol TA third with 579, Warren Artillery last with 572. Individual Bristol scores include Secy L Gladue 123 and Lieut Col J H Bailey Jr 120.
The Star Theatre presents a two part melodrama mystery comedy titled At the Banquet Table with King Baggot star in the title role. Other features include An Arizona Wooing Rice Industry of the United States and The Fable of the Night Gaven Over to Revelry Fatty's Infatuation The Thumb Prints on the Safe The Girl Detective Series episode The Broken Toy On Desert Sands A Nightmare of a Movie Fan and more.
In this town on July 24 28 and 30 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Manuel Santos Chester R Colwell and Augustine Nerone respectively. The notices record the new arrivals with these family names and birth dates.
Frederick Harvey Jackson formerly of this town died in Providence July 28 in his 60th year. Miss Lucinda Miranda daughter of Amosia and Cordelia Miranda died at Hillsgrove July 27 aged 24. Comrade William Hughes died at the Soldiers Home in town July 29 aged 75.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quotation criticizes a man with bilious eyes and liver spots who speaks of optimism. The remark suggests the speaker is bluffing himself or others for a hidden motive, implying optimism serves as a cover for expositional purpose.
A fragmentary Philadelphia Inquirer item notes patient charity and enduring kindness attributed to a local organization. The text emphasizes sustained support and a lengthy commitment despite challenges.
In Providence nearly everyone purchases their clothing at Barnaby's, making it a local retail fixture and community touchstone.
Former Rhode Island lieutenant governor and Bristol resident Frederick Harvey Jackson, born October 9, 1847 in Kirkland New York, died of heart disease at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning in the Mutual Life Insurance office Providence. He served as Rhode Island lieutenant governor from 1905 to 1907 and was active in civic groups including the Bristol Public Health League and YMCA. He is survived by son Frederick F Ellis Jackson, daughter Mrs. Eric H. Greene, and adopted daughter Ruth Jackson. Funeral today at Memorial Chapel Central Congregational Church with Rev Samuel Lindsay assisting.
Use mailing tubes as flower receptacles. Shape waxed paper to fit the tube and lightly moisten. Add wet cotton at stem ends then roll flowers tightly in the paper and twist ends. Slide into the tube and wrap paper at ends to prevent slipping.
A short tip advises keeping a small alphabetical notebook on the library shelf to log lent books. Record the friend's name and the book title each time a book is lent to simplify tracking and reduce loss worries.
Roosevelt urges practical action over critique. He advocates steadfastly upholding ideals while recognizing that real progress comes through workable methods and disciplined effort.
The Point of View notes astronomers report a sun spot about 100000 miles across yet argues the spot appears no larger to observers than a ten-spot does to most people reflecting on perception.
Twenty six scouts from the First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island spent a week at Camp King Philip in Mt. Hope. They swam, played, and took tests while visitors toured the camp. Bristol placed second to the 15th Barrington Troop in athletic events and prizes were awarded for tents, all around scouting, and first aid.
In Bristol on July 28 1915 the Probate Court orders notice for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland seeks order releasing it from further liability as surety on the bond of Robert H. Anderson executor of Lyman B. Bosworth's will. Hearing set for August 16 1915 at 10 30 A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
Guardian Bessie Barron announces appointment as guardian of the person and estate of Max Barron in Bristol. All creditors must file claims with the Court Clerk within six months from the first advertisement dated July 30 1915 or June 13 1906 as noted.
Multiple probate items from Bristol Massachusetts show wills and guardianship petitions. Notices detail probate of John B. Heerreshofer and Rebecca Reynolds estates, guardianship for Kenneth Chantler, and distribution payments to executrixes Phebe Cory and Harriet Simmons, with orders for fourteen day publication in the Bristol Phoenix.
In Bristol on July 28 1915 Jacob Benjamin guardian of Helen and Haskell Benjamin minors filed a petition to substitute individual surety for the American Surety Company of New York on his bond. The matter was received and referred to August 16 1915 for consideration and notice is ordered to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
Albert P. Peck as Rhode Island administrator petitions to sell part or all of Charles A. Gladding’s land on Lincoln Avenue Bristol to cover debts and funeral costs with the sale arranged if needed. The hearing is set for August 16, 1915, at 10:30 in the Bristol Phenix.
Bristol on July 14 1916 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of James McCormick of Bristol is presented for probate. The document was received for probate at 10 30 in the morning and will be acted upon weekly as noted in the Bristol Phoenix with Clerk HM Coggshall overseeing.
July 21 1915 the Probate Court of Bristol Town Rhode Island appoints Albert P Peck as administrator of the estate of Charles A Gladding late of Philadelphia Penn deceased and he has given bond as required by law. Creditors of the estate must file bonds in six months from first advertisement.
The undersigned executor of John C. Potter late of Bristol announces he has accepted the trust after probate, posted bond as required by law, and gives notice per law. The advertisement appears July 13, 1915 with executor Joseph H. Potter listed.
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