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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
8
Advertises Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing aid for undernourished children to improve health and strength. Claims to enrich blood with concentrated elements, non alcoholic, from Scott and Bowne in Bloomfield New Jersey.
A summary of recent war developments shows Japan's ultimatum threats to China and Italy's potential war with Austria. German and Austrian forces push on multiple fronts from Ypres to the Baltic, while Russia and France report shifting fronts and heavy losses. Berlin claims 40,000 Russian prisoners since the latest offensive began last Saturday night.
A miniature refrigerating plant freezes ice cream without ice using compressed carbonic acid gas. The device, described as a compact freezer, demonstrates an alternative chilling method and promises quicker, low-temperature production.
A humorous 19th century stage sketch read by Miss Susan Gertrude Patstone at the 96th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in Odd Fellows' Hall Bristol portrays an imagined fire in town with a chorus of local residents and officials debating actions and exclamations as flames rise and townsfolk scramble for water. The piece features names such as Chief Dwyer Eugene LeClair Billy Perry Allie Peck Geo McGann and many others, capturing a lively civic vignette.
Tonight at Star Theatre the fifth episode features The Black Box The Dummy Husband The Mas querade Hero Hearts and Planets Pants Conklin with two Bristol boys Dennis Farrar impersonating Charles Chaplin and Frankie Neil performing a singing and talking act for a big sensational program.
A man boasting about plain common sense is often signaling he is behind the times in his views and attitudes.
The note presents a concise personal maxim by Emerson about doing what concerns me rather than seeking others' approval. It underscores individual responsibility and self-directed action framed as a guiding principle.
May 4 and 5 births list several families including Trudeau Bisbano and Lynch with newborns and ages. Obituary notices honor Mrs Mary Saunders and Antonio Angelo, plus memorial for Harriet A Manchester who died April 30.
A Bristol reader defends American resolve in the war, argues education empowers judgment, and warns against interference with public sentiment. The writer cites President Eliot and Sir Edward Grey as guides, asserting Americans support the Allies and can discern right from wrong with informed judgment.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Harry V. Mayo administrator of Maria Ines Mayo and James W. Franklin administrator of Clara A. Whedon. Bond given. creditors must file claims within six months from first advertisement. Location Bristol Massachusetts. Dates noted April 26 1916 and May 4 1915.
The undersigned executrix of Henry M. Gibson's last will and testament, Bristol town, probate accepted the trust and given bond as required by law. All persons having claims against Maria G Gibson should present them by the dates listed: 6 7 14 21.
The undersigned Extcutrix of the Last Will and Testament of Mary Ann Ward of Bristol gives notice she has accepted the trust and filed bond as required by law. All persons having claims against the estate should present them within the advertised period. Gertrude E. Guiteras.
April 30 1915 Probate Court of Bristol hears Annie Christie administratrix present final account of John J Christie deceased and petitions for order of redistribution. Hearing set for May 1 1915 at 10 30 AM at the Probate Court Room Bristol with fourteen days notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix.
The executor of Dorothea T. Wilson’s estate in Bristol has accepted the trust and posted bond as required after probate admission. Notice is given for all interested parties to appear within six months, with Bristol notice dated April 28, 1915 and executor Thomas W Easterbrooks signing on April 23, 1930.
Assessors of Bristol require all residents, partnerships and corporations to file true accounts of ratable estate for a proposed tax of 112,000 to 114,000 dollars to be assessed May 18, 1916. Sessions run May 19–21, 1915 from 10–12 and 2–4. Executors and guardians must file, with oath, under Rhode Island law.
Arnold Bennett notes in Century Magazine on the French and their zest for wordplay and style. He contrasts a milliner crafting a hat from felt with a French official stirring a diplomatic episode from nothing, all in a brisk five minutes of cleverness and Gallic civilization.
A brief quoted fragment from the Atchison Globe comments that no matter how little a man does it pleases him to be told he works too hard highlighting a humorous aside about vanity.
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