Bristol Phoenix Receives Praising Letter From Reader
Samuel Norris, secretary of the U S Rubber Company and Bristolian, writes to proprietor M G Farrelly praising the Bristol Phoenix for clear reporting and full news coverage. He commends the paper’s makeup and general information items on the last page. He also congratulates Mr Philip Brady on their relationship and offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel ‘Norris
U.S. Rubber Company
M. G. Farrelly
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol
R. I
Philip Brady
Herring With Onion Proves Costly Snack
A sailor in Holland was jailed after a herring and an onion he took from a merchant turned out to be a Semper Augustus bulb valued at 1500 dollars. The misidentified bulb led to a felony charge amid Dutch bulb market intrigue and police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
New York
Far East
Orient
Portland Light Becomes Maine's First Lighthouse Historic Beacon
The Portland Light at the harbor entrance dates from 1791 with keeper Joseph Greenleaf and a commission signed by George Washington. It stands as Maine’s first lighthouse and among the North Atlantic coast’s oldest. On Christmas Eve 1886 the bark Annie C Maguire struck rocks near the light. the crew survived but the ship was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Joseph Greenleaf
George Washington
North Atlantic
Annie C. Maguire
East Indies
Portluna Head
Piglike peccaries in Americas never domesticated by natives
Fragmentary text notes that wild piglike peccaries extend from Texas to Paraguay and that Europeans altered the animal's status. The piece suggests no domestication by indigenous peoples and references an animus toward native species.
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America
Texas
Paraquay
Daughters of eetN Civil War Tent Holds Annual Visit
The MaryAnnson unit of the Daughters of eetN Civil War held its weekly Wednesday visit to the RUI tent with Mrs. Mabel D. Lockwood as Department President and Mrs. Carrie Brown as Department Inspector. Delegates including Mrs. Rachel Simmons and others reported on the Denver national convention and the group voted to join the Armistice Day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaryAnnson
RUI
Mabeld. Lockwood
Carrie Brown
Denver
Col
Rachel Simmons
Abbie Hill
Pauline B ¥Elsford
Anna B. Saunders
Born Iasiello and Sousa Daughters in Town
In this town on Sept. 30 a daughter Margaret to Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Iasiello. Also on Sept. 30 a daughter Veronica to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sousa of 129 State street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iasiello
Margaret
Henry J. Iasiello
Sousa
Veronica
Joseph Sousa
State Street
Lucile Parisian Hosiery Colors Highlighted
In quality, price, looks and satisfaction our stockings are unsurpassed. Holeproof colors are by Lucile famous Parisian couturiere and stylist hose blend with costumes. Wide range of colors available. You must have a pair. Come in and look at them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seving
Religious Services Notice at Michaels-Church
A Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m. with Rev. Albert Crabtree officiating and a 10 30 a.m. service led by Dr. Lester Bradner. Sunday school follows at noon.
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Albert Crabtree
Lester Bradner
Service Schedule for Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
The church offers an 8:00 a m Holy Communion service followed by a 10:45 a m Sung Mass and sermon. At noon there is Church School and Bible Class, then a 7:30 p m Evensong.
First Congregational Church Worship Schedule and Rally
Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with sermon The Long Delay Church School at noon Special Rally Sunday reports from delegates to the Northfield Conference Sunday night praise and preaching at 730 sermon Fixed Gulfs church quartette singing standing committee meets after morning service
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Northfield Conference
Chrystie to Lead Services at Local Church on Sunday
Reverend R J Chrystie Ph D minister announces Sunday services with a morning sermon What Think Ye of Christ at 10 30 and an evening sermon The Plumb Line of Life at 7 30. Church school at 12 noon and Epworth League devotional at 6 45 led by Fred Blatsdell. All young people invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Chrystie
Epworth League
Fred Blatsdell
Morning worship and rally day notice
Morning worship begins at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on Friends of Jesus The rally day follows for the school at 11 45 Service at 7 30 includes a sermon on How to Live With Your Self by the page
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Jesus
Light of the World
Norman Baker
Prince
Lloyd. Smith
Dorothy Mott
Evelyn Pedley
Madeline Conklin
Llewellyn Conklin
Wilson Luther
Charlie McKay
Maurice C. Smith, Jr
Frances Luther
Harold W. Baker, Jr
Frederick Alger
Hope Mowry
Arthur Mar
Bertha Alger
Bertram Bullock, Jr
William Alger
Harold W. Baker
Church Notice from Court Street Nazarene
Rev Jesse Richardson leads Sunday service at 10 45 am with preaching and Sunday school. Evangelistic service follows with prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Good singing and cordial invitation to all. Come and worship with us.
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Court Street
Jesse Richardson
Enjoyable Trip Ends for Colonel Merton A Cheesman
Col Merton A Cheesman, formerly with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston, returns from Toronto Canada where he participated in the annual pilgrimage. He reports a most enjoyable trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton A Cheesman
Toronto
Canada
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston
Butter by the Yard Sold to Cambridge Students
In Cambridge England butter is sold by the yard rather than the pound. Dairymen roll one pound cylindrical rolls wrapped in cloth into yard lengths and cut with a knife. The yard tat ter is popular at Cambridge University where students receive convenient portions with bread for breakfast and tea.
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Cambridge
England
Cambridgeshire
Cambridge University
Depths of Meanness Revealed by Wills
In a tale of testamentary spite, several wills reveal harsh acts. A wealthy magnate left his wife a single shilling and $360 000 to others, including a servant. Another man conditioned widowhood on forfeiture of 1000 dollars per public appearance and forbade remarriage. A Notting ham case left a halfpenny to the family, while a woman received a farthing with an unstamped envelope.
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Vindikelly
Blanchester Cilling
Bell
Notting'an
Unclear historic arrest summary in Fifth District Court
Fragmentary OCR notes report charges in the Fifth District Court for two men. One faced liquor possession, the other related offenses. Bonds set at two hundred dollars each, with appearances scheduled for the next Monday morning.
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Sima Sane
Probate Court of Bristol sets sale for Gertrude Peck estate
Guardian Albert H Coggeshall petitions to sell ward Gertrude F Peck’s real estate on Burton Street Bristol RI to pay debts and fund a better investment. Notice ordered for fourteen days with weekly publication starting Sept 28 1938. Hearing date set for Oct 15 1928 at 10 AM in Probate Court Room Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Gertrude
Agid Burton
Gertrude F. Peck
G. Perry
Waldron and Brownell
Horatio N. Perry
George H. Peck
Albert P. Peck
Rhode Island
Ward
John W. Church
Probate Notice in Bristol For Middleton Will
In Bristol the Probate Court reviews an instrument purporting to be the last will of Anna Elizabeth Middleton, deceased. Hearing set for Sept 23 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice to be published fourteen days, weekly, in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Anna Elizabeth Middleton
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
Mary A. Vickery
John W Church
James T. Robertson
Bristol Phoenix
Probate Court Seeks Administrator for Pinheiro Estate Bristol
Isabel G. Pinheiro requests appointment of Vincent Sumpter of Warren Rhode Island or another suitable person to administer Antonio F Pinheiro estate in Bristol. Court to consider writing requests, with weekly sessions noted in Bristol Phenix. Moses W Whitney estate final account presented by Linda R Knowles executrix for October 15 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Antonio F. Pinheiro
Isabel G. Pinheiro
Vincent Sumpter
Warren
R. I
Probate
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
Probate notices for Tucker Almeida and Vickery estates in Bristol
In Bristol, September 28, 1928, probate is opened for the will and codicil of Annie Emerson Tucker with executors John H Tucker Jr and Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company. claims must be filed by October 5. Also noted are petitions to appoint a guardian for minors Mary and Emanuel Almeida with hearings set for October 15, 1928. A notice on the estate of Mary A. Vickery requests probate of her will with proceedings beginning September 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Annie Emerson Tucker
John W Church
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
John H Tucker, Jr
Mary Almeida
Emanuel Almeida
John Almeida
Bristol Phoenix
Administrator Named for Estate of Robert J. Cooke
Thomas G. Cooke of East Providence Rhode Island has qualified as administrator of the estate of Robert J. Cooke late of Bristol. Creditors must file claims within the time required by law beginning September 1 1928. Notice dated September 19 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Cooke
East Providence
R. I
Robert J. Cooke
Bristol
John W. Church
Fragmented OCR Weather Note With Names and Phrases
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions several unrelated terms and names. The readable parts include scattered phrases that resemble a diary or weather note and do not form a coherent event or report.
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Long
Mariners
Molasky
Jacob Molasky
Hope St
Y.M.C.A
RADIO
A. C
The
Musicone
Crosley
M. M. Hochman Electric CO
Hope Street
Trinity Church
First Congregational Church
M. E. Church
First Baptist Church
Church OF the Nazarene
John
Moses W. Whitney
Linda R. Knowles
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Telephone
Freeborn
R. Cole
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
G.M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
Providence
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
Union Street
Aes
Fternoon
Igivests
Tot Ee
RiiCabes Crongd
Memoriam
Mabel
Carr
R. L
Hesymaeri
Burnside
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Miss Thyra Carlson
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