Probate Court Notices in Bristol 1904 May and June
The Bristol probate court schedules hearings for Estate of Elizabeth M. Gorham with Lafayette Gorham seeking appointment as administrator and Estate of A May A Brownell with Ernest H Brownell seeking guardianship. notices to publish for fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix. Proceedings set for June 20 1904 at 10 30 a m and June 27 1904 at 10 30 a m respectively.
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Elizabeth M. Gorham
Lafayette Gorham
Bristol
Herbert F Bennett
Robate
A. May A. Brownell
Ernest H. Brownell
A. May . Brownell
Probate
Bristol Phatnix
Herbert F. Bennett
Bristol Probate Notice for Catherine Galvin Estate
June 6 1904 announcement that Thomas Galvin is appointed administrator of Catherine Galvin late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed as required. All creditors must present claims to him or file with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement.
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Bristol
Catherine Galvin
Thomas Galvin
Prescott's Waiters and Prescott's Self Bets in Diary
Rollo Ogden cites Prescott diary passages showing his self imposed bets with secretaries to spur work, often wagering against himself. Bets included a $1 to $50 stake on writing 100 pages of History of Peru in 100 days, with Otis as the rival. The memo notes Prescott would collect losses or pay sums, and a signed contract binds Otis to honor forfeitures.
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Prescott
Rollo Ogden
Williaa
Edmund B. Otis
Mr. Prescott
Mischievous Magpie Stoning a Toad Observable
An anecdote describes a magpie in a yard field repeatedly carrying stones from a post socket to a point in the grass. The owner discovers a toad trapped in the socket, and the bird delights in stoning it as the toad hops in distress, while the magpie cackles with satisfaction. The tale, cited from R. Bosworth Smith in Nineteenth Century, highlights the bird’s mischief and sportlike behavior.
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R. Bosworth Smith
Butterfly Dream Parable Attributed To Zhuangzi
A famed passage from the Daoist philosopher often called Butterfly Chung describes a dream in which the author is a butterfly free to roam yet unaware of personal identity. Upon waking the distinction between man and butterfly becomes unclear, provoking questions about reality and self.
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Chung
Chung Tzu
Brain Perception Speeds Differ By Sense Type
Hirsch showed touch reaction occurs in one seventh of a second with a manual signal, hearing in one sixth, and sight in one fifth. Distances traveled were similar across senses, suggesting image transmission is slower than sound or touch.
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Hirsch
Web Spinning Ants Use Larvae as Silk Machines
Andrew Wilson notes a red ant species in Peradeniya Gardens, Ceylon, evolving a web spinning habit. E G Green observed the ants using larval silk as sewing threads to repair damaged leaves, guiding grub movements to sew and rejoin torn edges.
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Andrew Wilson
Botanic Gardens
Perudeniya
Ceylon
E. G. Green
Green
William Redmond Answer Follows House Question
The Boston Record recounts William Redmond M P in the house of commons facing a taunting query Will you vote for this bill if it comes up He paused and gave a split response my will The right side applauded then fell silent as he urged them to answer that question leading to a moment of perfect silence
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William Redmond
M. P
House of Commons
Boston Record
Mr. Redmond
Book collectors and critics on binding and shelves
Jeffrey, famed reviewer, scorns the bookbinder’s art claiming reading matters most and words must show. Lord Cockburn laments his friend's slovenly library, while Carlyle recalls a ground floor study with a baize table strewn with ill bound and unbound books.
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Jeffrey
Lord Cockburn
Carlyle
Power of Kindness Over Rod Horse in Training
The text extols the human voice as a more potent influence on a road horse than bits reins or whip. It argues voice calms fear quickly, issues clear commands effectively, and praise encourages intelligent road horses more than physical tools. Kindness yields the strongest response from domesticated horses.
The Sign ss Acknowledgments And Legal Abbreviations
The text explains the Latin abbreviation ss being short for seilicet and its historic contraction from scire licet. It notes the purpose of such abbreviations to call attention to what follows, akin to to wit in old English usage.
Taj Mahal Example of Grandeur in Agra
The Taj Mahal in Agra is described as the most magnificent architrave of architecture erected by Shah Jahan in memory of his queen. It is octagonal in form and crafted from pure white marble with inlays of jasper carnelian turquoise and other gems. Twenty two thousand men labored for twenty years on the monument with an estimated cost of sixteen million dollars.
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Taj Mahal
Agra
Hindustan
Shah Jehan
No Interruptions Likely at Tred Housekeeper
A lighthearted domestic scene notes the house being spotless enough to inspire a nap. Little Brother asks what to do if someone calls while Little Sister reassures that no one ever calls when the house is clean. The tone remains playful and domestic, with pets present and a tidy home as the centerpiece.
The Only Thing He Lacks Phrase Echoed In Print
A Chicago Record-Herald quote argues that rivalry and ambition push men toward higher positions, claiming that with the rival’s brass, any earthly office would be within reach. The remark reflects a sharp commentary on competitive drive.
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Chicago Record- Herald
She Knew Them All Fairy Tales Chestnut Exchange
In a witty exchange the New Yorker records Mrs. Muchwed refusing a book of fairy tales as Agent Madan asks if she would buy it. The remark about marriage four times frames the humor of the moment.
Would Never Do. Husband and Wife Disagree Over Gown Style
A Brooklyn Life item records a husband urging to give away a gown and a wife declining, saying the gown is out of style. The brief dialogue captures domestic fashion concerns and social tone.
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Brooklyn
Three Keys Atop Good Manners: Self Sacrifice Self Control Self Respect
The quote highlights three core virtues that underlie good manners: self sacrifice self control and self respect. It frames manners as active ethical choices guiding behavior toward others and oneself.
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Sai
Bristol Phaznix
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Sprciattizs Co
Lafayette St
Newark
New Jersey
A. J. Jasmin
R. I. Drug Company
Thames Street
Theodore O. Gladding
Prop
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Prige Cereal Food Company
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Providence
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D. D
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Buffinton
Joseph L. Buffum
Contractor & Builder
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D’wolf Inn Orchestra
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R. I
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S. B. Pauil
G. M. Wilbur
Y. M
Mrs. Williams
Ene Ata
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Aermotor Co
Wright
R. N. Drug CO
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Union
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State Street
W. H. Howell
Houston
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S. Goldes
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