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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
6
The Chater oak of Hartford, once hiding the colonial charter, survived until 1856 before a storm destroyed it. In Annapolis a Liberty tree, a poplar near St. John's College, stands where patriots once met and proclaimed freedom.
An oyster enlarges its shell by secreting animal matter and lime carbonate that adheres to the interior edges. The shell grows thicker and larger over time as the creature's dwelling expands around its living hole.
A child named Ray studies a bust of his grandfather who died before his birth. He gazes in silence then asks if that is all there was of him, reflecting a simple, poignant moment in a Boston Transcript vignette.
The aster is a hardy perennial found worldwide with many varieties concentrated in North America. They bloom from mid July to first frost and are a common sight in flower stores. Sowing can begin as early as mid March.
The Angelus bell rings thrice at dusk and derives its name from the prayer’s first word. The De Pro fundis bell tolls an hour after the Ave Maria. Bells were once primarily for summoning churchgoers and were thought to ward off evil spirits.
Mrs Newrict laments a tragic country incident as her husband is blamed for a fatal shooting. The SeattIe Post-Intelligencer quotes local recollections of a hunting trip where a bull and a harsh farmer’s demand shaped the incident.
Choir rehearsal tonight at 7 30. On Whitsunday services at 7 30 and 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. Children's Mass at 9 omitted, children arrive at 10 30. Easter music with orchestra repeats, rector preaches anniversary sermon. Bishop visits at 7 30 pm to preach and administer the sacrament.
A church list announces an 8 o'clock communion service and a regular 10 30 morning service. A church school follows at noon and a seven thirty evening service with preaching by Rev Robert Keating Smith.
The church announces Friday night service at 730 and Sunday morning worship at 1030 with a sermon by the pastor on the theme The Sure Foundation The Church School will assemble after the morning service A Sunday night Lincoln service in the Chapel at 730 is planned Donald Mathewson and Archee Dunbar will furnish music for the service.
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon by the pastor. The church school will meet at 12 o clock. The 7 30 service will be omitted due to a union meeting in the Congregational Church.
Morning service at 1030 followed by communion and Church School at 1145. The evening service is omitted to join the union service at the Congregational Church.
Sunday morning service at 10:30 with sermon by Pastor Rev G 1 t 74 yontsoen. Sunday School at 12 noon. Evening SERVICE at 7 o clock with preaching by the pastor.
A fragment recounts Mark Twain as a boy living with his brother. At breakfast the child calls from upstairs asking if the Scripture lesson, family prayers, and grace have been read, then declares he will come down in a minute.
The article argues that whales cannot breathe underwater and are mammals like cows and horses. It notes whales live in water but must surface periodically for air and are not fish.
The word sincere comes from Latin sine cera meaning without wax. Romans valued pure honey and coined the phrase to describe honest sellers.
The three act comedy Peg O My Heart played to two good sized crowds at Colt Memorial High School auditorium Monday and Tuesday evenings under Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella. Frances A Crowley starred as Peg with a capable supporting cast and a large local committee and staff managing production.
In Holbrook a daughter Flynn Helen was born May 26 to Mr and Mrs Forrest C Holbrook Wartt. Also in Holbrook a son Leonard Austin was born May 20 to Mr and Mrs Priest B Warrtt, grandson to Mr and Mrs Leonard P Sanford.
The Cleveland News Leader urges making written contracts for any agreement. It recommends creating two copies for both parties and storing a third with other valuables to prevent losses from fading or forgetting.
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the last will and testament of Mary S I Gravelin, deceased, and the qualification of the executrix Harriet B Kolster by bond. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from the ad date. John W Church, Clerk.
Probate matters in Bristol Massachusetts describe estate filings for Mantel J Corto and Frank C Child ward cases. Notices announce hearings June 19 1922 at 1030 AM and fourteen day publication in the Bristol Phoenix.
A Retail Ledger quips about a consumer who switched to a recommended hair product and ends up with a dramatic kink, calling it a crime wave in a tongue in cheek column reflecting shoppers’ reactions to advertised items.
A reader recalls receiving a charming feminine addressed letter that turns out to be a bill from the plumber, a sting of deception that mocks expectations of pleasant correspondence.
In Argentina a seventh son birth prompts the president to act as godfather under a custom. This practice ensures the president has many godsons as large families are common across the republic.
The globefish of tropical seas is noted as the sole finned creature that swims on its back. It drifts belly up while navigating with pectoral fins and tail, a distinct aquatic posture observed by observers.
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