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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
4
A crossword from a newspaper page listing horizontal clues and answers across multiple lines with many abbreviations and misread words. It includes questions like 41 Enclosed place of box 4 A snake like fish 7 A United States President and more, many garbled entries and prompts for future issues.
Kearsey post meeting updates plan a first annual clam bake on Paradise Island. A sports program is arranged and chowder will be served at 12:30 with the take opened at 2:00. Rerun trips are scheduled for 6 and 7 pm with an extended afternoon program announced.
A fragmented moral quatrain condemns ingratitude by denying returns for kindness. It notes the ungrateful person who forgets the deed and the obligation to repay a benefactor. The text emphasizes recognizing and honoring favors received.
Incomplete text hints at a discussion of persecuting an opponent. Mentions two groups or eras and a figure named Andres Cont. Fuzzy reference to a trial or political conflict without clear details or dates.
The famed Delmonico family and Ben Wenberg created a lobster dish known as Lobster a la Wenberg at Delmonico's. After a quarrel, Sir Charles Delmonico had the name changed to Lobster a la Newberg, preserving the festive ritual Wenberg kept each Sunday at noon.
Jutland in History describes Jutland as part of Denmark and home to the ancient Jutes Teutonic peoples. It notes Saxon and Jute migrations to Zealand and recalls the May 31 1916 naval battle where the German High Seas Fleet fought the British and withdrew to its base. The armistice terms of November 11 1918 ended the fleet’s activity.
Glass affected by the San Rny glass discolors in bright sunlight, especially with color correcting decolorizers. If part of the glass receives sun while another part stays in shadow, temperature differences may cause the glass to break.
The Fairlop oak once stood in Essex county Legland Beneath in Hvunault for est and grew for five centuries with a trunk circumference of 48 feet. A fair was held nearby on the Acs. Friday in July. The famous tree was blown down in February 1820.
The funeral for Miss Celia Sullivan was held Wednesday at St Marys Church followed by burial at St Marys Cemetery. Rev Thomas J Kelley presided with Deacon Rev Francisco Vieira Sub Deacon Rev Bouchard, and Miss M Theresa Sullivan sang at the offertory and conclusion. Relatives from Hartford Providence and local towns attended. Bearers included Frank McGourty John Powers James Barry Edward L Morris Joseph F E Connell and William Dillon.
Thomas Head of this town was injured yesterday at the Cranston Mill when his left hand was caught in a planeing machine. All fingers were severed, first aid by Dr Ao M Merriman and X rays were taken.
A reflective line cites Carlyle on memory and oblivion as necessary to form a meaningful modern memorial. It envisions how a wise public memory and clear collective spirit can forge enduring remembrance of past ages.
Swedish born artist Gustavus Hesselius immigrated to America in 1711 settling near the Swedish colony on the Delaware. He received the first public art commission in 1721 to paint the last supper for St Bartabas church, a work lost with the church’s 1772 destruction. His son John Hesselius, Philadelphia born, taught Charles Willson Peale who painted Washington’s earliest known portrait.
Washington Irving wrote a series of articles in 1802 for the Morning Chronicle in New York City. The pieces credited him as Jonathan Oldstyle, a pen name used by the famous American writer.
The Bristol Rhode Island probate Court records a last will and testament for George A BMtoh proved and allowed in Los Angeles. The clerk notes copies of the will and probate are to be recorded and letters of administration granted. hearing set for September 7, 1428 at ten in the Bristol Probate Court.
Susan M Sheple on behalf of the State Board of Soldiers Relief requests a suitable person be appointed Administratrix of Oliver S Alera late of Bristol deceased intestate. The matter is set for September 7 1926 at 10 AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room with notice to run for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
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