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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
In midlife we neglect strength and health, risking weakness later. Emulsion promises to build blood and strength, alleviate rheumatism, and avoid sickness with no alcohol. Scott's, Scott Bowne, Bloomfield, N J recommends this tonic for a purer, richer blood and vitality.
An informal house wedding was held Tuesday at 5 pm at the Emerson home 70 High Street. Latimer Goodrich and Gertrude Chester Deming both of Chicago were married by Rev. Dr. C McGilton in the Stateight M E Church with immediate relatives present. The couple plans a wedding trip to the White Mountains and will reside in Chicago.
Matthew E. Mathieu of this town wed Marguerite F. Curtis of Warren in a ceremony led by Rev Edward J. Colgan of St Marys parish Warren last Tuesday. Bridesmaid was Alice Curtis, sister of the bride, and Richard J Kavanaugh of this town served as best man.
The funeral for Mrs Nancy A Northup wife of Philip C Northup was held Wednesday at 11 AM from her State Street home. Rev George L Locke of St Michael's Episcopal Church conducted prayers before the body was transported to Knotty Oak Church at Anthony for further services.
John Henry Brown died Wednesday at 1 pm at 17 Charles Street from lung abscess. He was in his 30s, born in town, son of James F. and Catherine L. Brown, and lived here all his life. A cutter at Narragansett Rubber Company before illness, he leaves his parents and sister Miss C Veronica Brown. Funeral tomorrow at 8:30 am from Charles Street home to St. Mary's Church for a requiem Mass at 9.
In this town on September 5 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Matthew Princeppe.
In Warren on September by Rev Edward J Colgan Miss Marguerite E Curtis of Harren wed in a ceremony. In Latimer on September 4 by Rev Dr A C McGilton Goodrich and Gertrude Chester Deming were joined in marriage in this town.
Miss Leonilda Sansone of Bradford Street will attend Brown University women's college starting in September after finishing Colt Memorial High School class of 1917 and reading the Declaration of Independence at July fourth exercises. Miss Mary Scanlon, Colt Memorial High School class of 1917, will enroll at Rhode Island Normal School opening September 10. Loretta Walsh of Bourne Street has entered Bryant & Stratton Mercantile School in Providence after studying at Colt Memorial High School.
Obituary notices announce the death of John Henry Brown aged in his 30s with funeral arrangements for Sept. 8 at 8:30 from 17 Charles Street and a 9:00 Requiem at St. Marys Church. Also listed are infant deaths Antone Ferreria aged 1 month and Emma Silva aged 3 months and Caroline Stanzione aged 14 months at Providence City Hospital. Mary Francis Waldron of Swansea aged 73 is noted as deceased.
Guardian Benjamin F Lindemuth announces appointment by the Probate Court of Bristol to guard the person and estate of Edwin Cure. Bond filed as required. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date August 28 1917.
In memory of Mrs Nellie Cornell who passed away September 5 1916. A family notice from Mr and Mrs Henry Brown. heartfelt farewell lines express love and family bonds and urge friends to remember them.
Apple trees originate in southwest Asia near Europe. The statement places the fruit’s native region in the western Asian area adjacent to Europe, reflecting historical botanical classification.
Henry Dater, a longtime friend of Fruit-a tives, praises the fruit juice tablets as a remedy for kidney trouble and constipation after a month's use. He endorses the product's healing claims and cites personal improvement. Available 50c per box, 6 for $2.50, trial 25c. Fruitatives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Continued list of first class privates and officers including Manuel Andrade Wallace Bergeron Patrick J Brides John Carney George Collard Euclid J Demars Joseph E Duffy Michael Pzikorich Frank C Golden Henry J Iasello Felix Maetozo Matthew G Mescal Michael Moren Anthony A Porter George E Shea William F Simmons Joseph G Private Railtfy Mark H Aker Christopher I Laulleeu Leo J Bennett Walter Brennan John F Bullock James L Bullock Russell Dew Harold B Carnes Thomas J Mcharol Edward Ark Frank P Collard Owen Cooke William Day Paul Deel Plano Fortunado Pryady John F Ennis John L Levers Phillip E Aboury Arthur A Garrity James A Arvin George J Ollart Manuel P Loevremont Alec Hamilton Frederick J Hauser Adam N Tanson George D Illey Joseph P Illahy Thomas S Tevine Samuel S Madeiros Manuel Marshall Joseph Earshall Manuel McKipina William A Metcalf Norman Munroe George F Murphy Thomas D Medmann Carl J Noronha Andrew R Obrion Alexander L Parker Roy L Fatstone Frederick J Prapol at Aeb Peer c agente ag ae SCHOLES William H Servant Albert O Sherman Charles E Herman Samuel I Sousa Frank J Sousa Manuel Sousa Manuel A Starkey William H Sylvia Thomas Valante John F
Probate Court at Bristol schedules the August 30 1917 filing of Sarah F Bourne's will for probate. The hearing is fixed for September 17 1917 at 1030 AM in the Probate Court Room with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Herman Gablinski as executor presents the final recount for the Julianna Gablinski estate of Bristol to the Probate Court. The account lists the sale of real estate and distributions to heirs and will be published in the Bristol Phenix for fourteen days, weekly.
A wartime call urges Americans to reduce consumption and divert savings into Liberty Loan Bonds. It emphasizes sacrificing luxuries to support the government, balance production, and ease strain on the economy. The appeal targets all citizens, from workers to farmers, rich to poor, stressing shared effort.
Sir George Watt notes that clove derives from its nail like shape clovus and traces its passage from the Spice Islands to Europe via Chinese traders centuries ago. Early records show Chinese demand gave the cloves value, transforming the local name into a widespread term meaning nail or clove.
An executor announces he accepted the trust for Frank J Betten and bond filed. Probate Court requires estate claims within six months. Also records a request to appoint administrator de bonis non for Marcy Arnold Wood and orders notices to run for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Jacinto Pedro Sousa alias Jasinto Pedro, late of Bristol, is presented for probate. The matter appears in the Bristol Phoenix per notice from the Probate Clerk.
In Bristol on September 6 1917 Emily Golden widow of Nicholas J Golden seeks appointment as administratrix of his estate. The probate notice states land and estate actions to be considered at the Bristol Probate Court with 30 days notice to interested parties and possible court proceedings.
Notice of a probate matter in the Town of Brietol dated September 6 1917 requests publication for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix. The Probate Clerk Joe M Cogheshall signs the notice and entries reference heirs and payor Seater. The fragmentary text indicates standard probate publication for legal proceedings.
August 20 1917 notice from Edward B Pearse executor of Marion P Robbins late of Bristol to file claims against the estate admitted to probate. Deadline stated in the advertisement with dates 8 24 31 9 7.
Winthrop G Thurston, Bristol Rhode Island collector, notifies taxpayers of payment hours in September and special evening hours Sept 28 29 and Oct 1. A 5 percent discount applies for payments on or before Oct 1 1917. Taxes unpaid after May 1 1918 follow legal collection.
The Bristol assessors announce a $1 poll tax for 1917 due September 1 to October 1. Collectors will be at the office daily except Sundays, 9 am to noon and 2 to 5 pm, with the Town Clerk authorized to receive payments.
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