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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
4
A short aphorism from the St. Joseph Gazette notes marriage as a sign of clever fortune for the financially modest, reflecting a wry view on nuptial economics.
A clipped Forbes Magazine remark questions the value of self-importance and asset focus, suggesting such mindset does not grant true significance or influence. The joking tone contrasts vanity with practical relevance in business culture.
John Peter Rockefeller, the first of the Rockefeller line, emigrated from Germany to America in 1723. His move set the stage for a family that would become influential in business and philanthropy across generations.
The Kansas City Star notes Petrarch as a bridge between medieval and modern eras. Born 1904 and dying 1874, the piece praises his originality, library collection, and approach to ancient Greece and Rome as living times. It credits him with awakening scholarly importance and aiding Italy’s Renaissance.
Aimy Corthell wife of James H. Corthell died June 4 at Lorain Ohio. Her funeral was held at Trinity Church this town with Rev Nelson Kellogg officiating. Pallbearers included Albert Earle Walter Almy Charles Almy and others. Interment followed in North Burial Ground. She leaves husband a son Lester Corthell and a daughter Mrs. J H Young plus five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Born Tiverton Rhode Island February 22 1835 she married in 1858 and recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. She and her husband had lived in this town for 52 years and were longtime Trinity Parish members.
Mrs Rose McKale widow of Thomas McKale long time town resident died Wednesday night at 845 at her Franklin street home after a month long illness. Born in Providence she came to town about 600 years ago. She married in St Mary’s Church in 1881. he died in 1902. Survived by two daughters Miss Mary G McKale Miss Teresa McKale and son Thomas McKale, plus three sisters and two brothers. Funeral from 41 Franklin street tomorrow at 9 30 a m with a Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church 10 a m Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Gwen Trainor notes the death of Owen Trainor of 10 Munro Avenue at his home after a brief illness. Born in Ireland he came to the United States at 17 and lived here since. A rubber worker for over 40 years with National India Rubber, he later worked as a hand cutter in shoe making. He is survived by a son Owen Trainor, a daughter Mary Veronica Trainor, two brothers Patrick and Edward, and a sister Mrs Mary Kavanaugh. Funeral from his residence with a high mass at St Marys Church tomorrow morning at 7 30 and burial at St Marys Cemetery Warren.
In this town notices dated June 6 and June 7 report the deaths of Mrs Rose McKalk widow of Thomas McKalk aged 74 and Owen Trainor aged 60. No churches or funeral details are listed.
In loving memory of Robert Peter son Jr who died June 9 1924. As we loved him so we miss him. In our memory he is near, loved remembered longed for always, bringing a silent tear from mother and sister.
The cassava plant thrives in hot regions and has large tuberous roots. It feeds cattle and yields a starch used for bread, but its raw juice is an deadly poison, with 85 drops able to kill a strong man in minutes. Fermented or boiled juice makes a safe drink.
Notice to all taxed parties in Bristol that a tax between 314,900 and 316,000 dollars will be levied on ratable real and personal property and intangible property at 40 cents per hundred on intangibles. Assessors to receive returns June 16 18 19 1928 with oath required. exemptions available for veterans and widows. includes session times and legal references.
A fragment from yesterday’s Bedford daily paper mentions law enforcement detaining seven pickets. The phrases imply a protest near a fence, with unclear surrounding context. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
A fragment praises a wing as one of the most perfect and delicate pieces of nature the author has produced, linking it to Shan nature and its artistry.
Town Clerk John W. Church announces in person registration required to vote by June 30 1928. Office hours run May and June daily 9 to noon and 3 to 5 except weekends and holidays with extended 9 to 9 on June 28 29 and 30.
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