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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1916

Page

4

Rhode Island Sheriff Sale of Bristol Real Estate

Bristol County Court House to host a public auction on April 22 1916 at 11 o clock for lots 23 and 25 on W G Peck plat Bristol Rhode Island. Notice given by Sheriff Hilo V Cady to satisfy an execution from Superior Court dated January 3 1946 in favor of Antonia Da Rosa against Sebastian Da Rows and John Doe.

Sheriff's Office Bristol R. L A. D Holden Providence Rhode Island Antonia da Rosa Bris Sebastian P. da Attas Sebastian Po da Rows John Doe W. G. Peck Rennie Govermount John Flynn J. I. Connell Vietsa G. Peck Roma Street HILO

Guardianship change proposed for Haskell and Helen Benjamin

Probate Court of Bristol on March 16 1916 considers removal of Jacob Benjamin as guardian of Haskell and Helen Benjamin minors and appointment of John B Brennan Jr of Providence as new guardian. Notice to be published for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix and citation served as required.

Bristol Haskell Benjamin Helen Benjamin American Surety Company of New York Jacob Benjamin John B. Brennan, Jr City of Providence Rhode Island Bristol Phenix Gone McOggeshall

Executor's final account in Annie R Munro estate

Robert F. Munro as Executor presents the final account of Annie R Munro late of Bristol for allowance. It includes sale of real estate and legacies paid. The court set April 17 1916 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court for consideration with notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Annie R. Munro Robert F. Munro Annie R.munro Bristol Phoenix John M. Coggeshall

Star Theatre Tonight Showbill With Betty Nansen and More

The Star Theatre presents Betty Nansen and Dorothy Bernard in The Song of Hate adapted from La Tosca. The Strange Case of Mary Page The Web continues with Henry B Walthall Edna Mayo Broncho Billy in Wine, Women and Song Love and a Savage Nestor comedy. Saturday features A Child of God Buck Simmons Rancher starring Edna Maison Hired Tired and Fired and the comedy Graft.

Star Theatre Tonight Betty Nansen Dorothy Bernard Edna Maison

Ingraham Estate Final Account and Distribution Petition

Bristol March 29 1916 John S Ingraham Jr administrator files final account for allowance and petitions for distribution of remaining balance among heirs at law. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. court room Bristol 10 30 AM. Coggeshall clerk.

Bristol John S. Ingraham John S. Ingraham, Jr Bristol Phanix M. Coggeshall

Probate Court Appointment for Mary Blanche Godin Guardian

In Bristol a petition requests appointment of a guardian for Mary Blanche Godin, a minor under fourteen, child of Alex Godin and Alma Godin, deceased. The hearing is scheduled for 1916 at 10 30 A.M. in the Probate Court Room in Bristol with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days.

Bristol Mary Blanche Godin Alexis Guevremont Upetlne Alexis Guevrenont Saii Reon Alex Godin Alma Godin Probate Court Bristol Phoenix Ie

Underwood Opposes Higher Tariff Talk Says War Effects Differ

In an April American Magazine interview Senator Oscar W. Underwood argues against raising tariffs to meet postwar needs. He notes European wages may rise, fewer workers return, and Belgian factories remain destroyed, shifting production toward domestic needs and keeping the U S trade balance favorable.

Oscar W. Underwood Underwood Europe Belgium

Estate of Charles W Greene Bristol Rhode Island Notice

Administrator with will annexed George H Waterman announces probate approval and bond. John Henshaw of Providence named as RI agent. Claims against the estate must be filed with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from first advertisement. March 24 to April 7, 1931.

Charles W Greene Bristol Rhode Island John Henshaw Providence George H. Waterman

Funerals for Elizabeth B Seely and Thomas Callan Held

The funeral for Elizabeth B Seely widow of Alfred Seely was held at 2 PM from 40 Constitution Street with Rev George L Locke officiating. Interment followed at North Cemetery. Also, Thomas Callan who died on Bourn Avenue was buried after a 8:30 AM service at his mother's home and 11 AM Requiem at St Marys Church.

Elizabeth B. Seely Alfred Seely James T. Robertson Contitution Street Abdance Eorge L. Locke St. Michael’s Church Thomas J. Gillan Frank Ryan James McCallum Edward Byrnes Hugh Quinn St. Mary’s Cemetery

Ground hog vindicated by leap year rhyme

Observant Citizen in the Boston Post cites a New Haven Register note claiming ground hog predictions work by contraries in leap years. An old 1782 rhyme suggests if Candlemas Day is cloudy in a leap year the woodchuck sees no shadow and winter lasts until All-Fools Day.

Boston Post New Haven Register

Hokara Skin Cream Promises Clear Pimples

Hokara massage cream pledges to clear skin quickly and remove dead skin with soothing tonic effects. Marketed as superior to ordinary creams with a money back guarantee, the product costs 25 cents for a liberal small jar or 50 cents for a larger size, sold by W. H. Buffington.

Bristol Town Dog Licenses Require April Registration

Town of Bristol owners must register dogs over six months old in April for licensing starting June first. Fees are 1.15 dollars for males and 5.15 dollars for females, with May late licenses costing 2.15 and 6.15 respectively. Licenses available at Town Clerk John McCoggeshall's office from 1916 dates listed.

Bristol John Mi Coggeshall Taare Oe Ottee

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