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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
Built by perfidious rogue Downing Street namesake tale
The article recounts Sir George Downing’s mixed career from Puritan clerk to Cromwellian diplomat and English ambassador to the Netherlands. It notes his rise through diplomatic ranks and landholdings on a plot that became Downing Street, detailing the £80,000 in bonds and the eventual transformation of his dining space into the No 10 cabinet room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing Street
George Downing
Pepys
Downing
Salem
New England
Harvard
England
Cromwell
Okey
Netherlands
Charles H
Pir
Pascoe
George Down- Jung
No. 10
London
Quebec City The French Heart of Canada in America
A vivid portrait of Quebec portraying it as a largely French city with four fifths of residents speaking French, distinct from other Canadian cities, with gray stone architecture, harmonious growth, narrow steep streets, and a lively but quiet Saturday night atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
France
America
Wolfe
Montcalm
Plains of Abraham
United States
Canada
Buffalo Bill Becomes Indian Killer in Memoir Tale
Col William F Cody recounts a South Platte attack where three men die and he shoots an Indian leaping from a bank. He describes the moment he fires from the riverbank and witnesses a dead Indian tumbling into the water, claiming hero status thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Cody
Harpers
South Platte
Fort Kearney
Buffalo Bill
All Activity Should Count
The passage argues most effort is wasted and only a tenth yields real value. It urges slowing pace and quiet study of the cosmos to ensure the remaining time is used with discriminating purpose.
Fruit-A-Tives Liver Tablets Promise Quick Relief
Nervous sick headaches and dyspepsia plagued a resident at 160 Caroline Ave Ogdensburg New York until using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. The testimonial claims relief on the first day and ongoing health benefits with prices 25c trial size and 6 for $2.50. Sold by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ave
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Constitution Tent 11 names delegates to state convention
A special meeting of Constitution Tent No 11 Maccabees elected Commander Hiram A Rounds as delegate to the State Convention in Providence on June 17 and Past Commander A W Barrett as alternate. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Maccabees
Hiram A Rounds
Providence
A W Barrett
Bristol Oyster Ground Application Heard
Wilhelmina Shepard of Bristol applies for 10 acres of oyster ground in Bristol Harbor south of and adjoining Lot 74 A. A hearing is set for Friday June 21 1918 at 10 o’clock a m at the office of the Commissioners of Shell Fisheries State House Providence. Commissioners Edward Atchison William T Lewis Milton Duckworth Randall A Harrington Henry K Littlefield preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Shepard
Bristol
Bristol Harbor
Commissioners of Shell Fisheries
State House
Providence
Edward Atchison
William T. Lewis
Milton Duckworth
Randall A. Harrington
Henry K. Littlefield
Mortgagee's Sale of Bristol land on King Philip Avenue
Public auction to sell two parcels of land in Bristol and Ariatol Town bounds following a 1912 mortgage. The sale, set for Saturday June 29 1918 at 2 PM, describes an 11 acre main tract beside King Philip Avenue and a 2 acre woodland tract. Washington R. Prescott, attorney, notes sale terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luigi Saviro
Domenico Saviro
Julseppio Saviro
Town of Bristol
Mount Hope
Perry
Ariatol
King Philip Avenue
Hristo
Davis Avenue
Srietch
Bristol
King Philip” Avenue
Bristol Probate Court Names Administrator Candidate
May 29 1918 probate notice requests Wallis E Howe or another suitable person be appointed administrator of the estate of Theresa B Hay of Bristol who died intestate. Hearing set for June 17 1918 at 10 30 AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice ordered published three days once a week in the Bristol Centix. Community notice filed by Probate Clerk John M Coggeshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Theresa B. Hay
Caroline FE. Bartlett
Wallis E. Howe
Bristol Cenix
John M Coggeshall
Will of Paul Bruno Presented for Probate in Bristol
The estate of Paul Bruno of Bristol presents a last will and testament for probate. The matter is referred to June seventeenth, 1918 at 10 30 o clock A M in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days, once a week, in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Paul Bruno
Bristol Phenix
John M Coggeshall
June dances and events listed for community
Upcoming events include dances at G A R Hall on June 4 11 and 17 under various groups, a Colt Memorial High School private dance on June 7 benefiting Colt Cadets, a Navy Armory dance June 10 for U S S Dupont crew and Red Cross, and a minstrel show June 18 at Pastime Theatre for the Third Co R I C A N G company fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A. R. Hall
Henry Donovan
Colt Memorial High School
Colt Cadets
Naval Armory
U. S. S. Dupont
Red Cross
G. A .R Hall
Hope Club
G. A. R. Hall
Daughters of Isabella
St. Joseph's Hospital
Third Co
R.I.C.A
N.G
Modern Magic and the Power of Cheerful Disposition
The piece argues that cheerfulness works real magic by transforming perception and outcomes. It cites a fairy tale vibe of transforming ragged gowns and pumpkins into princess attire and a coach, plus a cheerful outlook enabling wonderful changes.
Rhode Island Sheriff Sale Notice in Bristol 1918
Public auction notice from the Sheriff’s Office in Bristol on March 6, 1918. Official action authorizes sale under authority of state law. Details of property and terms not fully legible in OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol
A. D
Bristol Town Notice to Registry Voters
Town Clerk John M. Coggeshall informs Bristol voters to register for the upcoming election. Registration runs daily in June from 9 am to noon and 2 pm to 5 pm, excluding Sundays and holidays, with special hours June 24–29. Registration ends June 29 at 9 pm due to June 30 falling on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town OF
Bristol
John M. Coggeshall
Morra petition seeks adoption and name change in Bristol
In Bristol May 23 1918 Sandolo Morra and wife seek to adopt Anna Hurst born 1905 in Chicopee Massachusetts and change her name to Angelina Morra. They have had custody for seven years and the child's parents are deceased. A hearing is set July 15 1918 in the Probate Court Bristol with notice to be published for three weeks in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Sandolo Morra
Anna Hurst
Rhode Island
Caroline Morra
Alonzo Hurst
Chicnee
Massachusetts
Mary Agne Hurst
Angelina Morra
Bristol Phenix
Coggeshall
Bristol Rhode Island Ordinance Requires Right Turn Signs
Town of Bristol adopts an ordinance to erect conspicuous signs reading Go to the right in public streets and intersections. Drivers must pass to the right of the sign or post or face fines from two to twenty dollars. The ordinance takes effect May 21, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode
Rhode Island
John M. Coggeshall
Rhode Island Hospital Trust seeks final account in Bristol probate
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as executor of the will of a Bristol resident requests allowance of its first and final account. The court sets the date for review on June 17, 1918, at 10:80. a.m. in Bristol Probate Court, with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pei Court
Senate
John B. Herreshoff
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Per B.eeshoff
Bristol
Bristol Phenix
Sor Gait Coggeshall
Bristol probate notice for Nicholas J Golden estate
Emily Golden appointed administratrix of Nicholas J Golden estate by Bristol Probate Court. Bond filed. All claimants must file within six months from first advertisement. Helen F. A. Drury also named administratrix of John Temple Drury estate and bonded. May 20 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, R. L
Bristol
Nellie E. Arnold
Ernest W. Arnold
Bristol, R. I
Nicholas J Golden
Emily Golden
John Temple Drury
Helen F. A. Drury
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Sansone Bros
A. J. Heon, Warren
the Waldron CO
Auto Tires & Accessories
Daddy
Jane
Mother
MR. C. E. Beswick
Shell Fisheries
Washington R. Prescott
Turks Head Bidg
R. I
Sheriff's’ Sale
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Holden
Bertrand H. Alger
Mary A. Hobbs
Jane Doe
Beach Terrace
Bristol County Court House
Philo V Cady
Sheriff’s Sale
State of
Fifth Judicial District
Alfredo Clerico
Raffalo Alfano
Catherine Street
N N. Cole
C J Briggs
Joseph Benjamin
Tiristol
Philo
Cady
Dorchester Mutual Wire Ins. Co of
Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
G.W. Simmons Akers
ER. L.F. Colwell
Propestor Telephone
Constitution Street
Otis L. Wood
Court Street
W. Tel
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
John C. Trudell
Second ‘Street
RBIL
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
W. Hochman
State Street
Bristol, R. J
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
W. Talbot
St .W
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