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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
4
A humorous note recalls a professor who forgets to rise, skip breakfast, dress properly, or hail the trolley, instead savoring toast and avoiding the day as he forgot to get up.
The article describes the Chinese remedy known as moxa for rheumatism. It explains that small cones of native cotton wool are placed on the skin and ignited. It notes that some Japanese practitioners still rely on older skin searing methods.
A historical quote from the Boston Transcript emphasizes social competition over neighborly affection as the era's dominant concern. The remark reflects a mindset prioritizing status and advancement among peers.
A story compares a churchyard exorcism ritual with Archbishop Thomson’s tale of a haunted mansion night. The archbishop recalls waking to a pinched man in the room who nodded to being a parishioner and then vanished after a plan to seek help for the school building fund.
The official salary of the bishop of London is ten thousand dollars. Most of this goes toward diocesan and other expenses.
James J. Walsh and Robert J. Anderson announced their names were used on an insurgent ticket with consent. Frank Silva resigned from the Democratic town committee after the result. Only 36 women voted, 13 in the First District and 23 in the Second.
Holy Communion at 10 30 am followed by an address. Church School at noon. Evening Prayer and address at 7 30 pm.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 9 30 a m Matins at 10:00 a m Church School at 7 30 p m Evensong and sermon address to follow at Trinity Church on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, with times indicated for each service.
Friday night service at 7 30 and Sunday morning worship at 10 30 mark Rally Sunday. Church school attends in a body with roll call and opening exercises. Rev Charles W. Martin will deliver the sermon at the union service in Rogers Memorial Chapel.
State Street M E Church parsonage at 129 State Street. Friday 7 30 prayer meeting and choir practice at 8 30. Sunday 10 30 preaching 12 00, Sunday School 6 30, Epworth League 7 30 pm preaching.
Morning service at 10 30. Sermon by Harold Baker of Newton Theological Seminary. Church school at 11 45. Evening service omitted.
The Church of the Nazarene on Court Street near Hope announces morning services at 10 45 am Sunday School at noon and Sunday evening activities including Young People's meeting at 6 00 pm and an Evangelistic prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 pm led by Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket.
A maxim on conflict: being right at first may yield growth. Be prepared to learn the other side before concluding. Avoid quarrels that merely propagate exchanges and fail to resolve underlying issues.
Wheaton of Worcester died after several months illness from arteriosclerosis at home. Born March 11 1843 in Bristol Rhode Island, daughter of Peter J. and Lucretia Bradford, she married First Lieutenant Wheaton in 1863. Survived by two sons, Langdon and Francis Wheaton, a grandson Walter Wheaton and nephew William Bradford. Funeral held at All Saints Church with burial in Providence North Burial Ground.
Civil War veteran Joseph B Holmes of Bristol soldiers home lineage died at Rhode Island Hospital Providence yesterday afternoon after an operation for appendicitis. He was 81, born in New Bedford, served in Company F Third Massachusetts Infantry and Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry, held a US Army lieutenant rank, enlisted 1862 and discharged 1866. Member of Mount Vernon Lodge Masons Providence Babbitt Post No 15 A R staff of Commander Robert H Bullock. Survived by Eunice H Barry East Providence and William M Holmes Pawtucket.
Mrs Mars Jane Ingraham wife of Daniel F Ingraham died yesterday morning at 21 Woollawn Avenue after months of illness. She was born May 11 1844 in Homesdale and lived in this town for 50 years. She leaves her husband and a sister Mrs Hannah Ward. Funeral is at 2 PM tomorrow at 21 Woollawn with burial at North Cemetery. Bristol Tram of Artillery meets Monday evening. Company A resumes drill Monday and Company B drill Wednesday.
Mrs Sarah F Tobin widow of Thomas Tobin died at 4 this morning at 69 Burton Street after months of illness. Born in Providence 75 years ago she lived here 58 years. Her husband died 15 years ago. She was a St Marys Church member. Survived by five children James Franklin Washington, Grace Tobin, William of St Louis, John and Thomas J Tobin, and a sister Mrs Jenni Swift of Providence.
In Bristol Rhode Island on Sept 29 1926 the Probate Court heard Thomas H Hymes petition for William E Conley estate stating the personal assets are insufficient to cover debts funeral costs and probate expenses. The land described in Bristol is to be sold wholly or partially to satisfy deficiency with notice set for Oct 18 1926 in the Bristol Phenix.
Request in writing by Giorgio son of Giuseppina Giorgio for appointment as Administrator of decedent Giuseppina Giorgio also known as Josephine Giorg lo. Hearing set for October 4, 1926 at 10 A M in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Bristol Probate Court admits Joao Jacinto Xavier will and names executor Manuel Jacinto Xavier, with claims filing from September 17, 1926. Ernest H. Brownell as guardian petitions to sell minor A May A Brownell real estate on Usher Place to settle debts and fund care, set for October 4 1926 at 10 AM.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints an administrator of the estate of Annie Malvin who died in Bristol. Bond must be given as required by law and filed with the clerk. Notice begins September 7 and continues as mandated by 1926 act provisions.
John W Church appointed administrator of the estate of Ellen V Falvey, Bristol, who died recently. Bond set as required. qualification by law and beginning September 17, 1926, as filed with the Bristol clerk.
Probate Court of Bristol notes Helen Tobin Sullivan and Annie Marie Tobin executrices present their first account for the estate of James Tobin deceased. The court received the account and set October 4, 1926 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court for consideration and ordered fourteen days of publication in the Bristol Phoenix starting soon.
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