Town Council Special Meeting Actions and Appointments
A special town council session approved moving two buildings on Wood street between State and Congregational streets on leased land. Henry Dio may sell fireworks on July 4. Bosworth’s bridge on Hope street referred to highways committee with action powers. Fourth of July parade seats and bonfire on the Common approved. William H. Higgins named Harbor Master July 1 to July 5 during U S Cruiser Tacoma visit, unpaid. Playground apparatus on the Common between Byfield School and the Court House granted, with council acting as committee to assist. Highways survey of Franklin street ordered. figures to be reported later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Quirk
Wood Street
State Street
Congregational Street
Henry Dio
Orrin L. Bosworth
Hope Street
Peckham
Committee On
Opera House
William H. Higgins
U. S
Tacoma
J. Hasbrouck
Henry W. Remington
Byfield School
Court House
Remington
Franklin Street
Wet Bristol Weather Sparks Boat Parade on Hope Street
The Man About Town recalls record rain in Bristol and notes two boats spotted on Hope Street today. A Warren resident asks how, and the M A T explains a man driving with two boats on a wagon. The exchange ends with talk of getting schooners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hope Street
Warren
Warrenite
Man Willing to Play Dummy for Life, Says Miss Bridgeton
Miss Bridgeton remarks he has placed his hand and fortune at his disposal. Miss Cayenne counters that this means he is willing to play dummy for the rest of his life in a playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bridgeton
Miss Cayenne
The Best Man in Sweden Once Served as Defense
In historic Sweden the best man posed as both useful and ornamental in marriage ceremonies. Rival suitors were deterred by several best men who defended the groom and guarded the bride until a gallant victor claimed her. When the custom faded these loyal aides remained in memory.
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Sweden
Pearson’s Weekly
Doing Very Well in Business? A Capitalist Exchange
A Catholic Standard and Times quip notes a first capitalist remarking that his son is doing very well in business with a quarter of a million after starting operations on Wall Street two months ago. The counterpart confirms funding of a million at the outset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Catholic Standard and Times
A Choice of Galves in Early Virginian Pasture
The piece notes how early Virginian colonists faced livestock troubles. It cites Massachusetts Bay where a red calf cost less than a black one, as wolves were believed to attack red calves thinking them deer, reflecting colonial animal husbandry challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galves
Massachusetts Bay
Old Man’s Age Deception Revealed After Marriage
Edith learns Mr. Goldley lied about his age, confessing after their wedding that he was sixty rather than seventy five. Gladys recalls the painful deception and the impact on Edith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Mr. Goldley
Gladys
Genuine Faith Cure Debate Probed in Spencer Case
Browne asserts the Spencer case was a faith cure while Towne questions his understanding. The doctor and the druggist both trusted him, indicating confidence in the cure’s legitimacy within the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Spencer
Browne
Modest Judge Recalls Sea Duty in Speech
A prominent English jurist recently transferred from the chancery to the admiralty court faced marine-law doubts. After a formal dinner with colleagues, he delivered a long speech spanning free trade and foreign policy, concluding with Tennyson’s lines about meaning at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery
Admiralty Court
England
Tennyson
Viper Diet Claim of Perpetual Youth Through Snake Meat
A vintage note claims feeding on snake meat grants perpetual youth and cures swelling by munching the viper tail to gain speaking power. The story frames this as a historical belief once held by beauty specialists and medicine.
Costly Counsel Delivers Long Argument
A judge and a young lawyer spar over time constraints in a scene where the lawyer insists on spending at least five hours arguing. The judge concedes, noting it will take the prisoner about five years to explain why he hired the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Ballooning Propensities Hint in Quip from NY Journal
A New York Journal quip ponders Phlyem's ballooning penchant with joking genealogy. The line hints his grandfather died in the air and the conversation wryly places the danger below the trees rather than aloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phlyem
New York Journal
The Greatest Financier
Quote anecdote about Noah as the greatest financier for floating his stock during the world’s liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Loomis Quote On Mindful Living And Immunity
A terse remark from Loomis promotes personal caution and self discipline as a shield against harm. The speaker urges focusing on one’s own affairs to maintain safety and well being.
Quote about shocking people over pleasing them
A brief aphorism attributed to Emerson states that shocking people is often better than pleasing them, arguing that the majority of humankind needs the rahocking.
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Emerson
Noun Verb Pronoun Proverb Exchange in Schoolroom
A schoolmaster quizzes a pupil on grammar. The pupil admits knowledge of a noun, then conflates with a verb and finally offers a proverb, highlighting humor in language lessons and the pupil’s misinterpretation. London Scraps captures a quaint classroom exchange.
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London
Bristol Probate Administrator Notice 1910
The undersigned William P. Gladding announces appointment as administrator of the Samuel Gladding estate by Bristol Probate Court. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Clerk within six months from first advertisement dated June 6, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Samuel Gladding
Hersey
William P. Gladding
Bristol Probate Notices and Guardianship Appointments
Notices from Bristol Probate Court June 1910 announce Grace D Henning as administratrix of Charles Henning estate with six month claims period. Carl Beinel seeks guardian for Caroline Siegels person and estate with fourteen day notice. Pinheiro estate probate set for July 5 with fourteen day publication in Bristol Phoenix. John M Coggeshall Probate Clerk.
Lavander minor selects guardian in Bristol court
In the Bristol Probate Court on June 2 1910 Marie E Lavander a minor over fourteen informs the court she has chosen Lavander of Bristol as guardian of her person and estate. The choice is referred to the June 21 1910 hearing at 10 30 AM with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Frank T. Pinheiro
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggeshall
Marie E. Lavander
Michael Lavander
Lavander
Jane
Joan M. Coggeshall
Probate Court In Bristol Allows Guardian To Sell Minor Estate
The Bristol probate court petitions minutely for Louis C Easterbrooks and Susan Easterbrooks guardianship to sell their undivided two-ninths interest in a lot at Bay View Avenue and Wood Street Bristol. The sale aims to pay debts and support minors with proceeds reinvestment. Notice published in the Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days.
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Clara M.‘Mccaw
Louis”C.” Easterbrooks
Susan’Easterbrooks
Bristol
Wood Street
Bay
View Avenue
Parker Borden
James’s. Mason
Bay View Avenue
George W. Easterbrooks
Euclid’ C. Nichols
Mary B. Nichols
Cal
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggeshall
Town of Bristol Registry Voters Notice 1910
Town Clerk Coggesshall announces registration for voters in Bristol must be done in person. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily, excluding Sundays, from June 23 to June 30 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jane
Guardian's Notice in Bristol Probate Court
Guardian appointed for Susan E. Gilheney of Bristol by Probate Court on June 6 1910 with bond filed. All persons having claims against the ward must present them by the first advertisement date. Mary A. Gilhene y results in notice during June 10 17 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Susan E. Gilheney
Bristol probate notice for Royal Dawley estate
Administrator with the will annexed of Royal Dawley late of Bristol announces probate approval and bond filing. Creditors must file claims within six months from first advertisement. Clinton T. Sherman named Rhode Island Army Agent. contact Colchester Connecticut for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R.I. Jane
Royal Dawley
Clinton. T. Sherman
Rhode Island
Charles H. Dawley
Colchester
Conn
Clinton T. Sherman
Mortgagee’s Public Auction of Bristol Property Marked by 1910 Date
Mortgage sale of a Bristol Rhode Island parcel bounded on Main Road Bristol Asylum Road and land of Hall heirs. The sale is set for Saturday June 26 1910 at 12 30 PM under a mortgage dated August 30 1876, recorded in Rest Estate Mortgage Book 36 page 437. The owner holder gives notice of bidding and possible postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gayton
Bristol
Rhode Island
Zebedee Pauli
C. C. Society
A.D
Lown
Zébedee Paull
Warren
Gayton
Asylum
Catholic Congregational Society
Frank H. Hammile
Julia
Bristol Asylum
William Hall
Zebedee ‘Paull
Thomas Lindsey
Julia S. Gayton
Otis Munro
Dhannery
Notice to purchase secondhand furniture for cash
A public notice states the advertiser will pay the highest price for all kinds of secondhand furniture. Interested sellers should drop a postal or call to arrange prompt attention and payment.
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Loomis
Charles Henning
Grace D. Henning
Caroline Siegel
Carl Beinel
Carl Seigel
Caroline Seigel
Srobate Court
Bristol Mh
Easterbrooks
Busan Easterbrooks
M. Coggeshall
Mary A. Gilheney
Mortgagep
Frank H. Hammill
Herman G. Thiele
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Thea
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