Coming events listings for Doric Club and local groups
A sequence of community events scheduled from Oct 25 to Nov 30 includes a Doric Club fair at Grand Army Hall St Alban's Lodge, Hallowe'en dance at Italian Hall, musical and entertainment at State Street M E Church, chicken salad supper by Daughters of Isabella Hope Circle, whist at Trinity Parish House, a Florida Disaster Fund concert at Colt Memorial High School, various church musicales and the Armistice dance at Naval Armory, and a tea and sale at the Home for Aged Women.
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Doric Club
St. Alban’s Lodge
Grand Army Hall
Hallowe'‘en
Wage Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
G . R. Hall
Hope Circle
Isabella
Franklin Street
Dickens Clock Letter Says Clockmaker Quote
The Scientific Monthly reports a letter from Charles Dickens describing his hall clock as malfunctioning after cleaning. The clock allegedly struck with reluctance and internal distress before ceasing to strike, prompting a humorous request for a confidential repair visit to "make a clean breast of" its works.
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Charles Dickens
the Scientific Monthly
Lobsters and Legends Surround Ponce de Leon Finding
Historians note Columbus landed on Bariquen island in 1493 and Ponce de Leon later explored Florida. Legends claim natives welcomed the bearded explorers who enjoyed lobsters in Aguadilla bay and a soapstone idol of a lobster carved beard symbol was found nearby.
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Colunbus
Bariquen
Porto Rico
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Cuba
Everglades
Aguadilla Bay
New York Times
Once de Leon
Captain Azua
Bayamon
Exhioition
Birds Color Changes By Feeding Methods Across Species
The Montreal Family Herald notes that diet can alter plumage in various birds. Canaries may shift from pale yellow to orange with cayenne and capsicum husks. pigeons show similar changes. Some pigeons fed with aniline dyes yielded red or blue plumage. The African touracou’s crimson color fades with rain, while terracon quill feathers dye well. Green is a durable second color in some species. Hummingbirds and parrots show striking coloration, kingfishers are among the most beautiful, and bright colors often occur in hot climates.
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Canaries
Sanermen
Montreal Family Herald
Whistler Comedy Sparks Friendly Introduction Moment
Forgivable James M Whistler browsed an art gallery with an eyeglass. A fellow artist introduced a friend to Whistler, prompting a brief formal moment. Whistler paused, glanced at the friend, then quipped that the introduction did not matter.
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James M. Whistler
Whistler
Goat’s Good Qualities From Ancient Times To Now
The goat is a historically mis understood domestic animal valued for milk and meat. It is esteemed by Semitic peoples and praised for human companionship and fidelity comparable to dogs and livestock.
Poet Loses Bid As Poem Is Too Long And Thick
After rejecting six manuscripts, the editor meets a seventh poet who offers a bulky poem. The editor dismisses it with a sharp comment that it is too long and too wide and too thick for publication.
Electricity for Belts in Experimental Friction System
Belts in a new experiment gain a firm grip on pulleys by charging the belt's inner surface through friction with an insulating coating on smooth metal pulleys. The belt induces an opposite charge on the pulley, creating strong attraction and improved grip.
To Beads of Ancient Lore in Shakespearean Notes
W J Rolfe cites naturalists who believed in the toad stone as a precious talisman. Venton’s 1509 Secrete Wonders of Nature mentions a borax or telon stone found in a bee toad head. It supposedly can dull poisons and serve as a potent medicine, with many allusions in contemporary literature.
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W. J. Rolfe
Venton
Black Agnes of Dunbar Countess Heroine of Dunbar Castle
Left Record as fighter Agnes countess of Dunbar a Scottish heroine of the fourteenth century called Black Agnes for her dark complexion. She is noted for the successful defense of Dunbar castle in 1827.
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Agnes
Countess of
Dunbar
Dunbar Castle
Notice of Probate for Estate of George A Fitch
The Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the last will of George A Fitch late of Los Angeles California and appoints William T O'Donnell as administrator with the will annexed bond filed and notice to creditors to present claims beginning October 22 1926 Mamie and Fitch administratrix address 633 So Highland Ave Los Angeles California Clerk John W Church 1 22 29 1 Y 5
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George A. Fitch
Bristol
R. 1
George A Fitch
Los Angeles
State of California
William T O'Donnell
Union Street
Rhode Island
Mamie & Fitch
Highland Ave
California
John W Church
Bristol probate notices seek administrator for Ciociolo estate
In Bristol on October 9 1926 the probate court received Felice Langello credit or s claim for appointment as administrator of the estate of Raffaele Ciociolo deceased intestate. The matter is set for November 1 1926 at 10 00 AM in the probate court room for consideration and a fourteen day publication in the Bristol Phoenix is ordered.
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Robate
Bristol
Raffaele Ciociolo
Felice Langello
Bristol Pheenix
John W. Church
Administratrix Named for Oliver B Alers Estate Bristol
Susan M Sheple is appointed administratrix of the Oliver B Alers estate by the Bristol Probate Court. She qualifies by bond as required by law beginning October 15. Clerk John W Church notes the filing dates October 16 22 and 29.
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Bristol
Oliver
Alers
Aete Law
Susan M. Sheple
John W. Church
Probate notice for Mary J Ingraham will Bristol
Probate court of Bristol processes the last will of Mary J Ingraham deceased. Instrument presented for probate and ordered for consideration on November 1 1926 at 10 am in Bristol. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Mary J. Ingraham
Mary J Ingraham
Phoenix
John W. Church
Enwin F
Lindsel
Edwin F Lindsey
Hrirtel
Bristol Phenix
Merk
Guardian and Estate Notices from Bristol Probate Court
Guardian appointment for B Alvin Murr of Bristol notes bond and six month claims period. Estate notices for Edwin Lindsey Emily French Giuseppina Giorgio and related guardianship actions appear with dates in October 1928 and 1926, including probate proceedings, accounts, and bond requirements.
Estate Notice for Giuseppe Giorgio Bristol Deceased
The undersigned give notice of the estate of Giuseppe Giorgio late of Bristol deceased and his qualification by bond as required by law Beginning October 15 1922 before John W Church Clerk.
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Giuseppina Giorgio
Josephine Giorgito
Bristol
Sabtes
Nee Pine Giorgio
Josep Giorgio
Giuseppe Giorgio
McHordings
Thin Shell of Air and Human Powers
A quotation from Henshaw Ward in Harpers Magazine notes the sky as a thin shell of ice crystals signaling human frailty. It contrasts deadly cold above the roof of air with deadly heat beneath, while praising humanity’s six great powers within this fragile boundary.
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Earth
Henshaw Ward
Harpers Magazine
To be honest in this world one man among ten thousand
A Shakespearean line from Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2 voices the view that sincerity is rare and valued highly as the speaker laments the abundance of dishonesty and the scarcity of true integrity.
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Hamlet
State Board of Public Roads takes Barrington land for road Plat 162
The State Board of Public Roads votes to take land in Barrington Rhode Island under Plat No 162 for the East Providence Barrington County Road project. Description and plat filed with Barrington Town Clerk as required by Chapter 437 Revised Public Laws of 1923. Proceedings dated September 22 1926 and recorded September 1926.
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Barrington
East Providence
Primrose Hill
Rhode Island
State Board of Public Roads
A. D
General Assembly
Recorder of Deeds
Providence- Barrington
State Board of Public
Providence-Barrington Town Line
Providence-Barrington
Sta
R. LH
R. R. Company
United Electric Railways Company
R. S
Aine
R. I. State Board OF Public Roads
Abram L. Atwood
Benjamin F. Robinson
John W. Hanley
R. Wellington
R. L State Board of Public Roads
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Epworth League
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Flower Committee of the First .Congregational Church
Rogers Memorial Chapel
Naval Armory
Kearney
The
American Legion
Barcelona
M. H S
Dake Q
Doan
Roe Peerearatt Skeretie
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Raster-Milburn Co
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Helen W. Church
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Dora L. Ruggiero
Hans Schneider Piano School
Wood Street
R. I
Joseph Lero
State Street
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Ponce da Leon
Leon
Toad
B. Alvin Murr
Anid Ward
Agid Court
Susan M Shevle
Emily French
Industrial Trust Company
Thomas Giorgio
State OF Rhode Island
Sovereigns
England
E. W. Weaver
High Street Telephone Cen
Charles M. Connery
Burton SI
Thomas F. Brelsford & Son
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Tel. Con
Edward E. Witherell
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William A. Doran
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Witten Street
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Edward F. Kearns
Plano
Barmont
Constitution
Feart
Providence
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Wm. W. Franklin & Co
EM Almers
Mace- Ana
Constitution ST
Calla
Promatty
Briatel
Dorchester Maal Fire Las Tex Co
Boston
Ingle
BE. L.watson & Agents
Elect
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Brietel
G. Hi
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Usher Place
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Bristol District Nursing Association
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