Keiths Theatre to Present Ruth St Denis at Providence
Keiths Theatre schedules Ruth St Denis with Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers next week in Providence. The engagement features a three part review of dance pageants from India Greece and Egypt at the Greek Theatre Berkeley style and prices range from fifteen cents to one dollar with a cap at one dollar for the evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Providence
Ruth St. Denis
Ted Shawn
Denishawn
India
Greece
Egypt
Berkeley
University of California
Miss St. Denis
America
Pavlova
Isadora Duncan
Denishawn School
California
Shawn
Mordkin
Keith's
Scart Allen
Ed Howard
Wellington
Jordan Girls
Flavilla
Rufford & Chain
McCarty & Faye
Lou Holtz
Brazil
Lillian
Keith Concert Orchestra
Fated. Outlate Clock Mystery Confounds Mrs Outlate
A brief exchange reveals a curious tale as Mrs Outlate asks about a cuckoo clock and a cat reportedly ate 4t, leaving the midst of the mystery unresolved in a concise, wry note.
Incense to the Devil Joke Sparks Quiet Smoke Moment
A bishop fond of a private smoke is challenged by the archdeacon. From the library window the archdeacon spots the bishop in the garden and accuses him of burning incense to the devil. The bishop replies that the devil was nearer than he knew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Drunk With Opera Glass Demonstrates Visual Distortion
The Popular Science Monthly explains that viewing a straight line with opera glasses held in reverse focus distorts vision. Walking a line after focusing is nearly impossible, and the eye perceives lines as faint, ink-like scratches, increasing confusion the closer one looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Mne
Vinol Reshapes Weak Child in New Hampshire Ad
A Bristol Hope Drug Co. testimonial from Lakeport New Hampshire claims Vinol cured an eight year old girl who was debilitated with a stubborn cough. The letter asserts Vinol’s beef and cod liver peptones plus iron manganese and glycero phosphates boosted appetite and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Drug CO
Bristol
Administratrix de bonis non named for Bristol estate
Mary C. Morrissey appointed Administratrix de bonis non of John H. Morrissey estate in Bristol. Creditors must file claims with Bristol Probate Court within six months of first advertisement. Notice published March 6 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John H. Morrissey
Mary C. Morrissey
Overseer of Poor reports to Bristol Council 1917
DeWitte Bolster presents the sixth annual report covering February 1 1916 to January 31 1917. Expenditures were mainly for hospital and medical needs and fuel with fewer demands for aid than the prior year. The town buried five, sent five to hospitals, and two to the town asylum. total six year expenditures average about 1098 dollars annually with 1003.29 dollars spent in the past year and 700 dollars requested for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt E. Bolster
Bristol
R. L
Poor Department
Providence
Hillsgrove
Wallum Lake
Howard
Notice to creditors of Mary I Slade estate Bristol
Annie M Slade executrix of Mary I Slade late of Bristol announces probate accepted and bond filed. Creditors must file claims with Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first publication date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary i Slade
Bristol
Tienent
Annie. M. Slade
Notice of Administratrix for Annie McGowan Estate
The undersigned announces she is administratrix of the Annie McGowan estate of Bristol. She has posted the required bond and appointed Katherine Goff of Bristol Rhode Island as her Rhode Island agent. Dated March 5 1917 with signatures Eliabeth J McGowan and dates 3 9 16 3 23.
Constipation Cure Report From Boston Readers
JAS J ROYALL of Boston recalls three years of severe constipation with dizziness and headaches. After trying medicines and laxatives, a Montreal tip led to Fruit-a-tives use. One box proved effective, and he bought two dozen more until 24 boxes finished with perfect health. Fruitatives Limited, Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalls
Boston
Central What
Mass
Montreal
JAS. J. Royall
Fruitatives Limited
Ogdensburg
New York
Guardian appointed for Elizabeth Ward Clowes and Stetson Clowes
March 65 1917 notice from Bristol Probate Court names Smiley Roberts Clowes guardian of the persons and estates of Elizabeth Ward Clowes and Stetson Clowes. Bond filed as required. wards must file bond in the Clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Elizabeth Ward Clowes
Stetson Clowes
Smiley Roberts Clowes
Canvassers Notice for Bristol Town Officers March 1917
The Bristol Town Council acting as Canvassers will meet March 8 9 7 PM in the Memorial Building to canvass electors for Town Officers to be elected March 14 1917 They will also meet March 13 1917 to canvass property voters for the Financial Town Meeting March 19 1917 Personal property owners must pay assessments to qualify to vote. Ref: Town Clerk John M Coggshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Council
Board of Canvassers
John M Coggeshall
Town Gerk
R. I
Artillery Armory
State Street
Town Hall
Bradford Street
Thomas EB. Johnson
Probate Court of Bristol Handles Guardianship and Wills
March 1 1917 probate notices in Bristol address Harold H Carey guardian choice for minor son of Benjamin M and Matia L Carey and requests court approval with fourteen day notice. also probate for Sally Brown Herreshoff and Alphonse Ruggeiro. Estelle Mudge presents ninth account for Estelle Mudge ward with notice in Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Harold B. Carey
Harold H. Carey
Benjamin M Carey
Matia L. Carey
Cioce
Charles F McHurd
Bristol Phenix
Mi Coggeshall
Bristol Voters to Consider 1917 Town Budget and Propositions
Bristol town meeting to vote on 1917 budget items including police fire and school funding. Proposals call for two new firemen, repairs to bandstand, street and highway works, and extensions to State Street toward Metacom Avenue. Also includes school construction funds and sewer project appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Dolaria
Financial Town
State Street
National India Rubber Company
Josephus Gooding
Metacom Avenue
Josephus
John Post Reynolds
Roma, Gray and
Franklin Streets
R. I Fifth
Bristol Rhode Island 1917 Town Meeting Warned and Probate Notice
Bristol Massachusetts 1917 town meeting warned to vote on moderators clerks council and various offices in Districts 1 and 2. Probate court notes Annie E Bowler will presented for probate with Coggeshall probate clerk signing.
Probate Court to Hear Final Account in Julia G Holmes Estate
Bristol probate court to consider final account of Julia G Holmes deceased with legacies paid. Hearing set for February 21 at 10:30 A M with Bristol Phenix notices to follow for fourteen days. Also reports guardianship of minor beaver estate and Henry Sg ie estate. Judge McGegoshall probate clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Alphonse Ruggeiro
Alfonso Ruggeiro
Alfonso Ruggiero
Ter
Orristol
Julia
G. Holmes
Sullen
Drobath
Faery
Dreyer
Olf
Sophie J. Dwele
Henry Er
Bristol Phenix
Oggeshall
Mortgagee's Sale Of Bristol Property At Public Auction
Notice of sale under a February 2 1918 mortgage to Jacob and Louis Benjamin. Property includes leasehold on Third School Street Bristol site Lot 34B and a corner lot at Third School Street and Mountope Avenue. Transferee’s bidder urges sale postponement or adjournment. address 64 Staterseristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Benjamin
Louis Benjaminan
Bristol
R. L
Third School Street
R. IL
W. W. Perry G
Mountope Avenue
Jacob Ee Jognipel
Louis Benjamin
Ana
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Parmernter and
Polsey
Keith's Theatre
New England
Window & House Cleaning Co
General Cleaning Contractors
Weybosset ST
Providence, R. I
Railroad Avenue
Crcade Street
Warren
B.A. French
Cornelius Harrington
Davis Wilson Fund
Pare
Dewitte
Pour
Annie McGowan
Katherine Goff
Rhode Island
Eliabeth J McGowan
N. J. Golden
Congregational Street
Guardian's
William Benjamin Industrial Trust Company
William Benjamin
Bristol Phonix
John NE Coggeshall
Sally Brown Herreshoff
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggeshall
Estelle Mudge
Marguerite de Mudge
Aslan
Plantations
Eal
Briato R. L
John MM. Goomeeshajl
Otegn O'Clok
Mteenooe
Guy
Pike
Pee Eee Council
Seersee
East Burial Ground
Bere
Thomas E. Johnson
State OF Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol, Sc
Annie E. Bowler
Ten mi Coggeshall
Union Street
Otis L. Wood
DeWolf Avenue
North Spore
Chiropodist
Williams
J. L. Ee
Gappe and Pleasant Sts
Fir
Walter 4. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
G.W. Simmons Undertakers and Funeral Directors
E. L.F. Colwell
Telephone
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
G. M. Wilbur
Oalis
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
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