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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
3
Kiowa legend tells of a fertile desert once home to white buffaloes with black tails sacred to the tribe. An elder medicine man vowed to build a tepee from white skins, despite chiefs’ opposition. A luminous white calf descended from the sky, took charge of the herd, and led them north, after which white buffaloes were never seen in Kiowa lands.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache and kidney troubles, sold by W H Buffington. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a superior cold remedy with laxative action, claims it heals irritation, strengthens bronchial tubes, and soothes the mucous membranes, also sold by W H Buffington.
A historical address by Judge Orrin L. Bosworth recounts Lafayette’s 1778 stop at the John Post Reynolds house on Bristol Neck as his Rhode Island headquarters. It traces Lafayette’s journey from birthplace in France to American ally, his rise to major general, and the Bristol stay shaping Revolutionary-era events.
Alfred B. Evans guardian presents a petition to sell the ward Charles Evans’s undivided interests in two Bristol lots on High Street and Prospect Street to pay debts and fund better investment, with probate court set for June 17, 1907 and notification to run daily for two weeks in the Bristol Phoenix.
Probate Court of Bristol on May 16 1907 received a written request from Thomas F Keefe to appoint a guardian for William J Keefe a minor under fourteen. The matter is set for June 3 1907 at 10 30 am in the Probate Court Room Bristol and notice will be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Pananrx.
Elizabeth S Pitman is named Administratrix of Harriet F. Sweet of Bristol by the Probate Court. She has given the required bond. All claimants must file claims with the Bristol Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Date shown May 23, 1907.
The undersigned as administrator with the will annexed of Caroline W Thiele late of Bristol deceased gives bond and notices all creditors to file claims with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement date 6 24 31 6 7 Herman G Thiele.
The Probate Court of Bristol has appointed William Regan and John J. Christie as guardians of the estates of Kathleen Christie and Grover W. Christie. They have provided the required bond. All creditors must file claims with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
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