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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
5
Notice of administration for the estate of James Cart, deceased at Bristol. Agnes Hart named executrix, with John W. Church clerk overseeing. all claimants must file in the court according to law. date September 17, 1929.
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will and Testament of Marianna F Garcia late of Bristol and names executors required to file bond. Creditors must file their claims in the clerk’s office starting September 20.
Mary M. Magee of Bristol named administratrix of the estate of Jane G Magee also known as Jennie G Magee, late of Bristol. Creditors must file claims as required by law, with the first publication dated September 20, 1929, and deadlines from September 20 to October 4.
Notices show William J O Connor James W Miller Jose Cruz Almeida and Peter Pomeroy Colt estate actions. Administrators sought for Jane O Connor Victor Miller Antonio Cruz Almeida. probate court set Oct 7 1929 to consider appointments and required fourteen day notices in Bristol Phoenix.
Mr Hope Chapter 23 of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a reception for Worthy Matron Elizabeth P Hopkins and Worthy Patron George F Marshall at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. About 100 attendees enjoyed entertainment by Ray Gardner and dancing with refreshments served by a committee. Grand officers Alfa M Pierpont George Potter Susan Farnum attended.
A state-wide effort on automobile headlight checks is conducted by the State Police, the State Board of Public Roads, and local town police. Over a score of testing stations have been appointed to adjust and certify headlight alignment using standard measurements.
Lena Raposa guardian of Manuel S Raposa and Julia Raposa minor heirs seeks court approval of guardian. The hearing is set for October 7 1929 at Theebeck AOM probate room in Bristol with weekly notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John W Church signs the order.
A Tuesday evening crash on County Road West Barrington between Pecks Corner and Primrose Hill involved three Bristol owned cars. Thomas Tobin stopped to repair a tire when Robert Connery halted to help. Otis Bailey then attempted to pass between the parked vehicles, causing the rear of Bailey’s car to strike Tobin’s. All cars were damaged.
Charles Ro Wood and wife of Pawtucket transfer land to George W Knight and wife of Worcester Massachusetts. The lot lies on the Charles Ro Wood plat in the northeast section of town near the Kickemut River.
Prof Wato of Okayama Medical College explains in Popular Science Monthly that the heart’s fibers are nourished by tiny disk like structures between muscle cells. These "dinner pails" collect food from the blood and pass nutrients to the heart, supporting its nonstop work.
The article traces baptism from its Greek roots meaning immersion to Catholic practice. It notes immersion as the original method and its decline by the twelfth century, with some churches continuing later. It references the current ritual of baptizing by pouring water over the head.
A driver yelled at a fleeing girl as the traffic halted abruptly after a policeman’s arm dropped. A car surged forward then braked hard to avoid striking the woman who dashed toward the central roadway island, provoking a sharp insult from the driver.
Sir Arthur Keith of the Royal College of Surgeons examined a Purley Surrey skeleton found in house foundations. He said the Roman skull is strikingly different from newer Roman-British skulls and noted a child skull nearby, suggesting a father image. The skeleton will go to the Croydon museum.
Princess Daisy recounts a humorous memoir moment about King Edward ashore at Cowes with an equerry, a wrong turn to Egypt House, a dark entrance, and two outraged ladies accusing him of drunkenness before the police threat.
A tale explains chop suey as a American spread dish with Chinese roots. Prince Li Hung Chang’s dinner in New York featured a chef creating what became known as chop suey, a mixed hash dish later popularized by Chinese restaurants in America.
Two Eastern scientists after studying identical twins found a possible link between handedness and the curl direction of hair whorls. Right-handedness correlated with clockwise hair growth, while left-handedness appeared when the whorl curved left.
Weather changes day to day stem from shifting wind directions and broader air distribution over Earth's surface. The main causes trace to circulation between equatorial and polar regions, shaped by tropical cooling and the planet's daily rotation, with further modifications by these factors.
The article notes that Toronto derived its name from the Indigenous term for place of meeting, reflecting a meeting point of trails and water routes by Lake Ontario. It describes the city’s rise from a small trading settlement to a major Canadian metropolis and railway hub with a population around seven thousand.
A grade school class discusses government departments when a distracted boy misreads the question. He blurts out a humorous mispronunciation claiming the head of the terror department is “the sfomaen’ eption,” prompting lighthearted embarrassment and a quick classroom correction.
Fall River Historical Society members and guests visit Mt Hope Farms tomorrow afternoon to view Indian and Colonial relics collected by Rudolf F Haffenreffer Jr. The outing includes remarks by society officers and an address by a renowned sculptor followed by a clam bake hosted by Mr Haffenreffer.
A Portland regent analyzes a film sample, noting the fascination with slow-motion talking pictures. The observer remarks on public curiosity and media interest in experimental cinema and motion capture in early film critique.
A Requiem Mass was celebrated for Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Gillan at St. Mary’s Church after a service at his home. Floral tributes included a piece from the Bristol Teachers' Association. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery with bearers Thomas H. Byrnes Edward L. Morris John W. Flynn and Roy Brogan of Reading, Mass.
In London a landlord requested possession of a room at Drayton Park Highbury. He told the magistrate the room measured 12 feet by 18 feet and housed a husband wife and eight children.
An editorial note from the Philadelphia Inquirer contemplates a future where edible wood could add value, suggesting well seasoned lumber may gain new utility as scientists pursue novel material uses.
Household Science Institute notes on canning gear and methods. Use airtight jars, avoid spoilage from imperfect containers, and employ pressure cookers for meat and non acid vegetables. Follow regional time tables, prefer glass jars for exhibits, and pasteurize fruit juices before storage.
The National Canning Contest offers 5225 in prizes to curb surplus farm products and promote home canned foods. A Romney grand sweepstakes prize of 1250 goes to the best jar of canned food. Any woman or girl may enter, with entries due by October 1, 1929, via Anne Willame, director, 925 S Heman Avenue Chicago Illinois.
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