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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
4
The article recalls how great artists sought inspiration. Grieg, the musician, heated his head for days to provoke loss of appetite and inflamed eyes, stimulating his imagination before composing.
Quotation from Uncle Eben notes some men criticize others for being too wise while others blame those who lack sense. The remark contrasts prudence with foolishness in a folksy dialect.
Visagrapi presents Tar, Gladys, Leslie in The Midnight Bride a romantic tale. Marie Walcamp headlines a new Spur and Saddle story with travelogue and comedies featured.
A dense list of social events and entertainments in Bristol includes banquets, whist, passion plays, dances, minstrel shows, fairs, salad suppers, and musical comedies. Highlights feature the Easter Monday Ball, the Ninth annual King Philip Fife and Drum Corps fair, and Pastime Theatre productions by multiple local organizations.
Married Alger McLeod in town on March 20 by Rev. Dr A Clarke McGilton Frederick Alger weds Miss Margaret McLeod Gray dies in town on March 24 at age 63 Herreshoff from New York dies March 23 aged 31 years
In loving memory of Charles A. rr who passed away March 25. Today brings back the memory of one who has gone to rest. Those who miss him most today are those who loved him best. His sister.
A 1919-style urgent health notice warns of influenza spread across the country, urging strong health and seasonal protection. It promotes Fruit-a-lives as a blood purifier and strength builder to resist disease and spring illness, with pricing and a Ogdensburg New York seller contact.
Town of Bristol requires dog owners to register and describe dogs by June 1. Licenses cost 1.15 for male and 5.15 for female in April, higher fees apply in May. License sales start April 1 at Town Clerk John W Church office, Bristol, R. I., March 19, 1920.
Robert F Munro states he is appointed administrator with the will annexed of Mary R Morse estate by the Bristol Probate Court. All claimants must file within six months from first advertisement. Bond filed as required by law. March 3 1920.
Guardian James W Franklin appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol to care for the person and estate of John Alvin Care. Bond filed as required. heirs must file bonds within six months from first advertisement. Probate notice published in Bristol Phoenix. Annie F. Sherman estate probate set for April 5 1920 at 10:30 AM.
A fragment discusses business acumen and focus during debate, noting the value of steady mental arithmetic while the other party handles most of the argument. It implies patience and concentration as indicators of capability.
The Bristol Court of the Town of Bristol approves the administrator with will annexed for the estate of William Getty of Mettican Glebe County Londonderry Ireland and confirms bond by Robert A. McCaughey.
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