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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
A dialogue frames duty to others as the philanthropist presses the, "Don't you feel you are called on to do something for your fellow men" question. The trial man replies uncertainty yet notes the strong expectation from others that he should act.
A concise meditation on how romantic narratives raise expectations and pace in courtship, suggesting that the idealized arc can be harmful when real people struggle to match its tempo and drama. Clarifies the emotional stakes without sensational detail.
According to British technical publications Murray a wood turner at Mansfield England invented the first circular saw. The initial six inch diameter blade was used on a wood turning lathe powered by water.
A short reflective line cites Seneca praising the steady bearing of unhappiness with courage, framing resilience as a valued personal virtue.
A Kansas City Star quote recalls Professor Pate’s wry remark about limited foresight as he muses on youth and future leadership. He reflects on growing up with a sense of improbable destinies and ending without the presidency.
A witty comment urges readers to ignore cynics and seize fame through humor and confidence, framing laughter as a path to recognition and self-assurance.
Restrictions on wills in Argentina require a father to leave four fifths of his fortune to children and a husband with no children to leave all to his wife. An unmarried son must give two thirds of his property to his parents, and only unmarried persons with no parents or descendants may freely dispose of their possessions.
On June 14 1916 the Bristol Probate Court considered Myra F Miller niece of Joseph A Greene deceased intestate requesting appointment as Administratrix. The request was referred to July 6 1916 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol with notice to run fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Bristol Probate Court accepts a written instrument as the last will of LeBaron C Colt, deceased of Bristol. A notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days, weekly in the Bristol Phoenix, with John McGourgeshall as Probate Clerk.
Probate court hears in writing petitions by Caroline Chesebrough widow and Grawe Bosworth widow seeking administerships for estates in Bristol with July 1 and June 24 court dates. Public auction announces sale of four Town of Bristol houses on High and Court streets to clear site for new school, with four homes moved and stone foundations removed at buyer cost or risk of forfeiture.
Notice of guardianship petitions for minors of Bristol deceased Albert Chesebrough and Emma Chesebrough. Edith Russell Chesebrough and Westcote Herreshoff Chesebrough seek guardians appointed. hearing set for July 6 1916 at 7 30 am in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notices to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Guardian Andrew J Bullock petitions to mortgage the ward's Bristol real estate at High and Burnside streets to acquire the remaining one third of the property. The lot on Norris Barns Plot is described as Lot No 10, bounded by High street Burnside land formerly of Diman and Pearce, formerly owned by John Redfern. Proceedings set for a Bristol probate court on a specified 1916 date.
Bridget Loughman transfers a lot on Bradford street to Diamantino Perreira and others. Samuel A. Mott sells a Rock street lot and dwelling to Adam S. Cabral and wife. Peter Vaccaro conveys a Bradford street north side lot and dwelling to Gurovanni B. Bruscatto and others. Sarah B. Bain transfers three Hope Highlands lots to Mariano P. Serpa. A Fox Hill lease covers a house and lot on Anthony avenue from John M. Into to Charles H. West. Hulda Wixon transfers 58 10 acres on Mt. Hope Middle Portion to Diagio Masse.
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Catherine McKevitt is presented for probate in Bristol. The case is set for July 14 1818 at 7 30 PM in the Probate Court Room with orders for fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phenix. John M Commngeshall, Probate Clerk.
Town Clerk John M Coggshall calls on all residents to register in person by June 3 1914 for the current voting year. Office hours in June are 8 AM to noon and 2 PM to 6 PM daily except Sundays and holidays. Registration continues June 22 to June 30 1916 from 4 AM to 6 PM daily except Sundays.
Bristol town to receive sealed bids by June 21 1916 for Free Burning White Ash Stove and Egg Coal to supply Fire Stations and Burnside Memorial Building. Proposals must be marked Proposals for Fuel and sent to Town Clerk A M Coggeshall. Town reserves right to reject all or select best option.
Rank J. T. Sylvia as executor of Mary Mello alias Mary Isler's will announces acceptance of trust and bond after probate rebate. Creditors are warned to file claims with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
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