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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
A Greenland fir on the Shenk farm in Bullfrog valley near Hummelstown Pa is about two centuries old. The tree stands under two feet tall with a 15 foot branch spread and a 60 foot circumference, resembling a cluster of shrouds and considered one of the largest specimens known.
The American Chemical Society reports experiments testing cigarettes cigars and pipes for least harm to frogs concluding no type significantly harms them. The claim is presented as finding a less injurious smoke option.
A fragment narrates Dorothy asking about being kissed good night if she is asleep or hidden by covers. She is reassured that her mother would kiss her anyway, prompting Dorothy to remark on a kiss.
A pithy quotation attributes speech to human power, noting that many minds inspire a speech and that ideas arise from a collective spark rather than a single person. It emphasizes Garfield's view on collaborative influence in eloquence.
Fragmentary notes describe a Tuesday bowling event and a drawing contest at the State Street Wool Room. Mentions of Worsted Mills Teagié and Maintenance Department appear with unclear scores and names, including references to innings and a three from the drawing.
In a single dwelling two brothers named Chalmers lived a physician and a divinity doctor. A caller seeking Doctor Chalmers found the physician and exclaimed he had changed since last hearing him preach. The medical man replied I am your brother you want to see.
Richard Thomas Magee executor of Frances Anne Magee's will files notice after probate in Bristol. He has accepted the trust and given bond. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement.
A vintage plea urges readers to buy Tuberculosis Christmas Seals to fund local state and national associations. The message highlights the disease as preventable and curable, urging broad participation to support science and care.
November 16 1920 probate court in Bristol hears a petition by Mary A Baker widow of Herbert W Baker asking allowance from the estate for family support. The matter is referred to December 6 1920 at 10 30 AM in the probate court room for consideration with notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
Guardian appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol for Alphonze O Drake both person and estate. He has filed the required bond and summons circulate to file the bond in the Clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement.
November 6 1920 notice for probate of Samuel C Dimond late of Bristol. The instrument purporting to be his will is presented for probate with hearing set for December 6 at 10 30 in the Bristol Probate Court. Notice ordered to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
Bristol notices announce probate actions for Rebecca A. Sayer estate guardian acceptance. Charles Kruger guardian petition with December 6 hearing. Charles Smith will probate. Benjamin F. Sherman guardian petition with November 7 date. notices limit fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
Rita Augusta Silva widow seeks appointment as schuilnistra of the estate of Antone Pereira Silva intestate resident of Bristol. Request referred to December 6, 1920 at 10 30 o'clock A M in Probate Court Bristol for consideration with publication for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix beginning November 12 19 and 26.
Readable fragments describe a private sale of a car to be bought by a family. Mentions a price around 350 and a delivery street location. Some references include Providence and Westminster, with scattered dialogue about a nice family car and a potential buyer.
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