Probate Court Disposes Eleven Estates In Session
Judge Edward L. Leahy presided over the regular monthly probate sessions discharging eleven estates. Actions include continuances, appointments of administrators and guardians, bonds set, and final accounts approved with inventories filed for several estates in Attleboro and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Stephen J Cluke
Attleboro
Mass
Bristol Narrows
Sara Nelson Rockwell
Henry Howard Guerin
William J O'Connor
Jane O'Connor
William P Hammill
Joseph A Hammill
Arthur M McCaw
Victor I Miller
American Surety Co
Charles L. Davis
Jose Cruz Almeida
Antonio Cruz Almeida
Antonio S Perreira
Old Testament Canon Formation Cited by Ezre Tradition
The record notes that traditional closure of the Old Testament canon was attributed to Ezre with books likely compiled around 110 ROC. It reflects ancient dating and scholarly interpretations of biblical canonicity.
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Ezre
Visitation of Sons of Union Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary at Soldiers Home
About 250 visitors from Sons of Union Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary attended a Rhode Island event at the Soldiers' Home with Sockanosset School Band. The program included a drill exhibition, musical solos, readings, a handbag presentation to Commandant Susan M Sheple, a clam chowder dinner, and speeches by department leaders and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Sons of Union Veterans and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Soldiers’ Home
Sons of Union Veterans
Sockanosset
Susan M Sheple
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sadie Chabot
Portland
Sons of Veterans
George W Bowman
Sheple
Ida Checca
East Providence
Margaret Silvia
Concetta Perrato
Ellen Knox
Providence
No 12
Ida Clark
Daughters of Union Veterans
Samuel Wlate
Natalie Koehner
Newport
Bowman
Frank P. Ballou
Chabot
John W Maguire
Yorkshire Besoms Thrived as Moor Heather Brooms
The English broom industry known as besom flourished in Yorkshire with brooms made from moor heather sold across England. Entire cottage families often worked in broom making during the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
England
Daily Thought by Theodore Parker
A brief reflection notes that every man holds an ideal of what he should be, often higher than his current self. It argues that the striving toward improvement remains better than insignificance and that one should still aim higher than present flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Parker
English Artist Honored as Baron Leighton of Stretton
Frederick Leighton, first English painter to receive a peerage, led the Royal Academy as president, became baronet in 1860, and on January 24 180 was raised to the peerage as Baron Leighton of Stretton. He died the following day and was buried at St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Frederick Leighton
The
Royal Academy
Baron Leighton of Stretton
St Paul's Cathedral
Windmill Invention by Arabs Early Power Source
The windmill, developed by Arabs along the Mediterranean in the seventh century, ranks among key mechanical devices for motive power. It emerged after the water wheel and before the steam engine, initially grinding wheat for flour used in bread.
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Mediterranean
Twilight Base Ball League awards and remarks
The Twilight Base Ball League honored players for batting and fielding. Greenwood won for batting average among tied three-base hits, while the award in fielding was given to the player with the most chances. Remarks by Holmes Hibbert Bull Darcy Currier Drummey Garvin Hobson Suzman Wall and Duffy Card Hibbert noted the committee’s credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
James Holmes
Elisha Hibbert
William Bull
Newport
Cranstons
Edward and
Joseph Darcy
Providence
Whirlwinds
Edward A Currier, Jr
James J Drummey
Edward G
Colt High Falls to La Salle 27 7 in Season Opener
Colt Memorial High School traveled to Providence for its first game of the season and lost 27 to 7 to La Salle Academy. La Salle led 13 points in the first period and added 7 in the second and fourth periods while Colt scored on a third quarter interception by Perry. Moon Mullen and McGroarty starred for La Salle with Biancuzzo and Perry shining for Colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Salle
Colt Memorial High School
Providence
la Salle Academy
Bristol Boys
Colt
Perry
MacDougal
Moon Mullen
McGroarty
Biancuzzo
Church Supper Set for Memorial Chapel Friday
Congregational Club plans a church supper in Memorial Chapel Friday at 6 30. Members and friends are expected to attend to discuss church activities for the coming year.
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Congregational Club
Memorial Chapel
Apples of Paradise Explained as Pomegranate Origins
A linguistic tracing links Apples of Paradise to pomegranates via the Latin Apples of Hesperides. The term Hesperides is seen as meaning the orange’s structure, but ancient orange differed from the modern fruit.
European high school eight year course system
The text describes a long eight year high school program in Europe. Pupils enter around the fourth grade and stay in the gymnasium until ready for college. Germany the Near East, England and France each have different arrangements.
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Europe
Germany
Near East
England
France
Aristotle quote on truth guiding science in Washington Star
The Greek inscription on the Academy of Sciences excerpt reflects Aristotle's view that the search for truth is both hard and easy. It notes no one can master it entirely, yet each contribution adds to knowledge of nature and elevates understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Sciences
Washington Star
Alarm Clock Centennial Idea Emerges in Medieval Clocks
The article discusses the uncertain origins of alarm clocks noting that alarm attachments date to early mechanical clocks and may have served priestly purposes. It cites a possible attribution to the monk Gerbert, dating to a distant era.
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Gerbert
Navy Officers Who Joined Confederacy Remain Dismissed
The Navy states that officers who resigned from the United States Navy to join the Confederate Navy are still listed as dismissed. A congressional bill to erase the stigma was introduced but never enacted.
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Navy
United States Navy
Congress
Built to Order Gary town in Lake County
The town of Built to Order Gary lies at the southern end of Lake Michigan, about 26 miles southeast of Chicago, founded in April 1906 by United States Steel and named for Elbert H. Gary. It reflects a corporate planned development history.
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Gary
Lake County
Lake Michigan
Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Two Autos Overturn On Highways Sunday
Lionel Levesque of Fall River was arrested after a collision on Metacom avenue near McKenzie street that overturned his car and damaged a pole. William A. Rego, driving the other vehicle, and passengers were uninjured. Levesque pleaded not guilty to endangerment and posted $500 bond for a Fifth District Court appearance.
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Lionel Levesque
Marier Street
Fall River
Metacom Avenue
McKenzie Avenue
William A. Rego
Bay View Avenue
Levesque
Rego
John McMillan
Patrick Morris
North Main Street
Alfred Andetta
William King
Levesqué
Third Street
Edward Pasqua
Cichercia
A F DeAngelo
Gar
Pasqua
Obituary of Rev John H Wales pastor in Sunshine Me
Rev John H Wales died in Bangor hospital Monday morning while en route to Sunshine Maine where he served as pastor of the Advent Christian Church. Born in London New Hampshire in 1871 he moved to Bristol at age thirteen and later studied theology in Boston before his Maine ministry. He leaves a brother Rev Samuel S Wales of Bangor and a sister Mrs Prescott A Hoar of Bristol.
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Prescott A. Hoar
Oliver Street
Bangor
Maine
John H Wales
Sunshine
Advent Christian Church
Wales
London
New Hampshire
Bristol
Boston
Sarah Wales Munroe
Samuel S Wales
Prescott
Gossip Sparks Buzz Across Bogston Neighborhood
In Bogston, whispers swirl around a local matter as residents share rumors about a neighbor. The discussion centers on a social event and its fallout, reflecting a lively community interest and the quick spread of informal chatter.
Hope Circle Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella elected officers at the regular meeting in the K of C Home on State Street. Officers include Regent Winifred C Walsh and Past Regent Margaret J Morris with several secretary, treasurer, and guard posts. Installation is set for Monday evening Oct 21 with State Regent Mrs Mars Prendegast of Providence as installing officer.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K. of C
State Street
Margaret J. Morris
Winifred C. Walsh
Mary Callan
Nora FE. Dwyer
Mary Lannon
Mary Morris
Bessie Crowley
Anna McCallum
Marguerite Walsh
Helen A Condon
Anna K Knowlton
Ethel Connery
Catherine Gibson
Emma Young
Eliza White
Bridget Lewis
Mars Prendegast
Providence
School reorganization moves teachers among Valley schools
The Normal Training Schools were moved to the Byfield building where Miss Marguerite Brogan assumed charge as State Critic Teacher. Nellie L. Donahue and Mary M. Morris transferred to Walley School and Mary V. Scanlon became Walley Principal. Kathleen F McDonough took Miss Scanlon's former class, Madeline Koch moved to Hayman School, and Koch’s Oliver School post awaits a fill by Supt. W. J. Harper.
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Valley School
Byfield
Marguerite Brogan
Byfield School
Walley School
Nellie L. Donahue
Mary M Morris
Mary V. Scanlon
Kathleen F McDonough
Mary V Scanlon
Madeline Koch
Hayman School
Franklin Street
McDonough
Miss Koch
Oliver School
W. J. Harper
Upcoming Local Events and Charity Activities Schedule
The column lists events in October and December including a Food Sale by the Ladies Aid Society at Vestry State Street M E Church on Oct 8, a Harvest Sup per by Parish Aid at Trinity Parish House on Oct 9, a Dance by Battery C at State Armory on Oct 12, a Social Dance by Altar Society at Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on Oct 18, and a Christmas Sale by the Ladies Aid Society at Vestry State St. M E Church on Dec 3.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Vestry State St
M. E. Church
Trinity Parish House
Parish Aid Society
Battery C
State Armory
Church Street
Altar Society
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Congregational Street
State St. M. E. Church
Death of Rev. John Henry Wales in Bangor
The Rev. John Henry Wales formerly of this town died in Bangor Maine on October 7 at age 58. He served as a respected pastor in the community and leaves a legacy of dedicated ministry and stewardship.
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Wales
Bangor
John Henry Wales
Doctoring Doctors and their Doctors Question
A playful linguistic riddle about doctors and their treatments. It questions who controls the act of doctoring when one doctor treats another, mixing pronouns and roles. The passage intentionally twists words without asserting a factual event or outcome.
Grammatical Error Insplit Infinitives Debated
A discussion outlines split infinitives where an adverb separates the to form. Authorities contend to should remain attached to the verb it introduces, arguing the to is an integral part of the infinitive and should not be separated by adverbs.
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United States
A. A. Edmonds CO
Hope Street
Bristol, R. I
National Assolation Vf Insurance
Ader
Maria C Perriera
Manuel Oliver
Manuel S Raposa
Lena Raposa
Rose Morris
Louis Sousa
Industrial Trust Co
Samuel Pomeroy Colt
Mary Esther Harlan
William Dove True
Elizabeth W S. Waldron
Sarah Elizabeth Spooner
Frank H Buffinton
Robert A McCaughey
Rose E. Luther
LaFazia Pharmacy
Bradford Street
Kelley's Quality Ice Cream
Marvel
Wyeth's
Magnesia
Lilly
Castoria
Belladonna Plasters
Price
Daily Thought
Base
Colt High
John H. Wales
Newman Bros
MAZDA
New Hecker’s
Pillsbury’s
Aunt Jemima
Kenyon’s
R. I
S. S. Pierce
Dean
Newman’s
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