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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
4
A 1914 testimonial from Dan McLean of Ogdensburg credits Fruit-atives with ending two years of constipation drowsiness and headaches. He reports improved appetite and energy after using a box and endorses the product, priced six for $2 plus trial sizes, via Fruitratives Limited.
Printing Department of the N I R Co. invites an outing to Newport on Sept 13. Loyal Order of Moose No 1135 plans an excursion to New Bedford on Sept 23. A Columbus Day dance on Oct 12 at Italian Hall managed by Prof Riccio.
Probate Court of Bristol on September 13 1917 records Katherine Herreshoff DeWolf guardian presents second account for allowance of estate. Court orders notice published for fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phenix beginning soon.
The Local Board released a roster of individuals who failed to report for examination. Names include Alberto Alves Bristol Thomas Sylvia Bristol Tony Barboza Bristol Frank Barysos Bristol Christopher J Peterson Tiverton Antonio Dergolo Bristol Sebel Yaga Tivetton Giuseppe Ciniari Bristol Philip Tinchers Bristol Manuel Ribeiro Bristol Manuel Pereiro Bristol Antonio Bottiglierd Bristol Manuel Espino Bristol Francisco L Loste Bristol Abilia Thomias Bristol Bernado Lacer Bristol John Silvia Portsmouth G Melle Bristol Joseph V DeMatto Bristol John Lope Bristol Edward Perry Bristol Joaquin Ferreira Bristol Manuel Lavares Bristol John Sousa Bristol August Almeida Bristol Joe Thomas C Manchester Portsmouth Joe Tomas Bristol Antoni Gon alves Bristol Josquin DaMatta Bristol August Muniz Bristol Magid Nashrian Bristol Joseph Sousa Bristol Manuel Cabral Bristol pose Fernandes Portsmouth Matthew G Matozo Bristol Sebastian Carrera Bristol Angelo Ciarelli Bristol
The article recalls a memory of tin cans on farms twenty five to thirty years ago when not plentiful. Canned goods were bought occasionally and empty cans found many uses from starting tomato plants in kitchen windows to holding paint and even serving as bait containers for boys fishing adventures.
Fragmentary note cites a 19th century view on cataracts and nasal symptoms as weakness signs. Mentions Scott and Bowne products and a 19th century birth notice for a daughter to Mr and Miss Frank Parella in Parella town dated September 13.
In this town on Sept. 13 three wedding notices appear for Salvatore Della Morte with Alvira Elizabeth Goglia and Edwin T. Mann with Orize Fortier both taking place in town. Howard Manchester age 75 years 5 months 20 days. Funeral Sunday Sept. 16 at 2 p m from 115 Bradford street.
The 1917 poll tax of one dollar is due September 1 to October 1. The collector will be in his office daily except Sundays holidays and Saturday afternoons from 9 am to 12 and 2 to 5 pm to receive payments. the Town Clerk may also receipt for taxes.
Guardian seeks court permission to sell Harold B Carey minor's undivided quarter interest in a Metacom avenue lot Bristol with court date set for October 1 1917 and notice to run fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix. Also notice requests administrator de bonis non for Marcy Arnold Wood estate with probate hearing set September 17 1917 in Bristol Probate Court.
Guardian Benjamin Lindemith announces appointment by the Bristol Probate Court to oversee the person and estate of Edwin Cure. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Court Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date August 28, 1917.
In Bristol on September 6 1917 Emily Mary Golden widow of Nicholas J Golden late Bristol deceased intestate seeks appointment as Administratrix of his estate. A hearing or action is set for September 9 1917 at 10 30 A M with notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix once a week. Probate Clerk John M Coggshall notes details.
The Bristol Probate Court receives an instrument purporting to be the last will of William H. Cooke, deceased of Bristol. It is referred to October 1, 1917 at 10 30 a m for consideration with fourteen days notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix once weekly.
The Probate Court of Bristol notes a last will and testament for Jacinto Pedro Sousa alias Jasinto Pedro, presented for probate. The matter is referred to September 17, 1917 at 10:30 A.M. in Bristol Phenix with Coggeshall as Probate Clerk.
Bristol August 30 1917 Probate Courtroom Bristol says an instrument in writing purporting to be the will of Sarah F Bourne late of Bristol deceased presented for probate and ordered for hearing with weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix Probate Clerk ORGASH ALL notes unclear but indicates probate action and notice.
The Bristol town tax collector announces 1917 tax collection details. Office hours in Burnside Memorial Building in September from 9 to 12 and 2 to 6. Evening hours Sept 28 29 and Oct 1 from 7 to 9. A 5 percent discount applies if paid by Oct 1. Taxes due by May 1, 1918 or as required by law.
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