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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
4
Assessors of Taxes notify that poll tax of 81 00 is due September 1 to October 1. Collector GEO HOPE PECK will collect daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4. Town Clerk authorized to receive poll taxes. Bristol, August 3, 1903.
The undersigned Collector of Taxes gives public notice that he is prepared to receive the law for the year and will be in his office in Burnside Memorial Building daily during August and September except Sundays and holidays from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. From September 21 to October 1 evenings will be open from 7 to 9.
Regular service between Providence and Bristol detailed with weekday and Sunday times. Cars depart Dorrance and Weybosset streets from 5 45 a.m. to 7 15 p.m. every 30 minutes then hourly to 10 15 p.m. plus late runs. Bristol terminus departures begin 5 19 a.m. with 30 minute intervals to 8 48 p.m. and hourly to 10 49 p.m. plus 12 41 a.m. Riverside car house only. Cars leave Franklin Street six minutes after terminus.
The notice sets May 17 1908 as the start for the electric car service on the N Y N H and Hartford line. It lists north bound Bristol Providence Fall River weekday departures from 5 45 am through 11 15 pm with express in 8 15 am and a full sequence of morning, afternoon, and evening trips. South bound from Fox Point Providence to Bristol weekdays depart 6 00 am to 8 30 pm with express at 5 10 pm and multiple daily runs. Providence arrivals to Bristol shown at numerous times including 6 40 am and 12 10 pm. Sunday schedules for both directions included with multiple morning and evening departures and arrivals.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints George H. Peck administrator ancillary of the estate of Joseph J. Sexton, deceased. Bond filed as required. All claimants must present or file them with the clerk within six months from the date of this advertisement.
Margaret Pitman as executrix of William H Pitman late of Bristol announces probate admission and requires all land trust claims to be presented or filed with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the advertisement date.
Bristol Probate Court on September 21 1903 received requests for administration of three Bristol deceased estates. Notices announce hearings set for October 19 1903 at 10 am and require fourteen days weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix. Included are Ruth Anna Munro Wardwell Benjamin Smith and Mary A Coggeshall estates with appointed administratrix or administrator candidates.
The article recalls Charles Kingsleys deep affection for his children and describes how he built an outdoor nursery at his rectory to foster observation of nature. It notes his disciplined, disengaged temper and his readiness to mend broken toys, as observed by a Chicago Record Herald reporter.
In a quaint native custom ostrich chicks at dawn perform a dervish like waltz with outspread wings. The erratic motion ends in chaos with legs broken and even fatal kicks reported, suggesting the birds dance by heredity not training.
A suburban school teacher used herself as an example to define the word orphan. After the class struggled, a student cheerfully offered a simple definition, saying it described someone who wants to marry but cannot get a husband. The piece then notes the waistcoat as a minor garment with history tied to Charles II.
A careless student at Johns Hopkins asks Professor Simon Newcomb what to do after receiving a flattering business offer. Newcomb responds with a grave, pragmatic line, advising him to “Black them, of course!” in effect suggesting sharp action.
Flammarion asserts life is universal and eternal with time as a factor, noting yesterday the moon, today the earth, tomorrow Jupiter. He speaks of cradles and tombs in space, describes red carbon stars as dying, hydrogen stars Vega and Sirius as future stars, and Aldebaran as an autumn fruit.
A fragment from a London era page shows a merchant querying a boy about delivering a message to Mr Smith. The boy says the door was locked and a notice demanded return at once, so he complied. A series of quick witticisms follows, including a canvas back duck gag and a rejected proposal in Modern Society style.
The article explains palmistry signs for temperament and fate. It describes the life line heart line head line and fate line, noting how length clarity and crossings reflect health love and character. It adds a cross on Mercury mount signals happy marriage.
The piece traces wedding ring origins to Prometheus and Tubal Cain with adamant and iron, notes Adam gifting rings for marriage, recalls medieval bans on rush rings, and contrasts silver and gold use. It mentions bent shapes like joined hands and hearts, stones, and inscribed verses inside rings.
An East End girl and her Little Sister clash over giving directions. Big Sister tells Nan to follow her nose, prompting Nan to retort that if she ever follows her nose she will rise and become an angel. The Pittsburg Gazette notes the punchline about a pug nose.
The White Widow, Duchess of Tyrconnell Frances Jennings, famed feminine street trader, hid in a white dress and mask while selling small haberdashery at the Royal Exchange during the 1688 revolution era. Horace Walpole notes her secret access to family and brief poverty before regaining position.
The term baker's dozen refers to thirteen items. Bakers added an extra loaf to a dozen to prevent penalties for short weight in bread. This safeguard emerged to compensate for possible deficiencies in the batch.
The Baltimore American notes the English Magazine Editor fears readers miss humor sections unless titles are made unambiguous. An assistant agrees the labeling should be clearer to ensure readers recognize funny content.
A traveler asking to view castle antiquities was told by a servant that the lady and her daughter had gone to town. The exchange displays a moment of pride and wit in a trimmed, formal style. Lord Grafter comments on antenuptial settlements and self respect in a brief dialogue.
A playful dialogue appears in Modern Society where She asks if fondness is frequent and He replies Yes, but prefers the next letter, reflecting light social banter on romance and language use.
A compact note on arithmetic and philosophy offers a cryptic maxim about correct calculations and lasting happiness, hinting at mindset over mere numbers. The fragment references a "happy man" and a puzzling "8B" to imply clever or precise thinking.
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