Probate Court Notices from Bristol 1865 Estate Accounts
Court of Probate notices for Bristol Massachusetts in February 1865. Administrators present accounts for Leonard Waldron 2d Sally B Barros Dana P Colburn Anne Fletcher Borge and related estates. Notices demand fourteen day weekly publication and March hearing at Town Clerk's office.
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Town of
Bristol
Henry F. Gldding
Leonard Wallroon
M. R. Taylor
Leonard Waldron
Aluwance
Enid
Sally B Barros
Illiam J. Miller
Sally B. Barros
Toanlerk
Peter Gladding
Dana P Colburn
Luah Wheelock
Bristol Phenix
Peter Gladving
Basta
Thomas B Wood
Wood
Lown
Anid Bristol
Peter Gladuing
Baistol
Benjamin T Caurcie Lmira G. Church
Benjamin T Church
Lerk
Ristol
Antitia
Cucar
Towy
Barston
Ann Folemcher Borge
Anne Fletcher
Brazol
Driston
Lepavour Dinan
T. J Usher
J L. Gardner
William Bradford
Persun
Lefavour Dinan
Toren
Peter Glavading
Ann L. Lew
Aroliwe
CL. Lewin
Ann L Lewne
Bristol Poenix
Poem on Equality and Souls Over Titles
A reflective poem argues that manners, dress, and social rank do not define worth. It asserts that God counts by souls not positions, praising labor, thought, and honesty as builders of wealth and justice. The voice condemns titled laziness and proclaims equality under sun and liberty.
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God
Notice of substitute for Spanish manifests and consular aid
The subscriber is authorized to furnish Spanish manifests, bulls of health, passports, and related items during the absence from town of C J Fales, Spanish Consular Agent, office at 7 Bradford Street, ran 14 tf CoA Greene.
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J Fales
Bradford Street
Paper Warehouse Richmond Nstruction Notice
Paper warehouse Richmond instruction given upon the piano forte by Mrs Poole at the residence of Josiah Gooding Hope Street February 1-4. Paper warehouse Richmond Nos 4 and 5 change place prov.
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Mra
Poole
Josah Gooding
Hope Street
Probate notices for Waldron minors and Bickner estate
February 1 1865 probate notices announce guardian EBOBAH F WALDRON presents accounts for Elizabeth B Waldron Lewis B Waldron Ella G Waldron and Ida L Waldron minors with sale proceeds. Publication ordered for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix. Also Warren probate commissioners publish claims process for John J Bickner late of Hammonton New Jersey with creditors to prove claims and meeting dates in Warren Hope Bank July 1 and 15 1865.
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Bristol
Elizabeth B. Waldron
Lewis B Waldron
Ella G Waldron
Ida L. Waldron
Ebobah F Walkdron
Elizabeth B Waldron
Ella G. Waldron
Inora
Enid Guardian
Bristol Phenix
Peter Gladding
Down of Warren
Joun J Bickner
Hammonton
Snculvent
Ax Munthe
Hope Bank
Warren
Slacentius
Wartime Romance and Sacrifices in Avie Weldon's Circle
In a wartime tale from a 19th century setting, Avie Weldon helps a struggling Mary by advancing funds to visit her wounded husband Dick at the hospital. Charles Summers supports the plan, and rumors swirl about a housekeeper position for Avie as she navigates debt, family duty, and devotion amid the war’s toll.
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Avie Weldon
Che
Charles Summers
Blushea
Avia
Naaaid
Drass
Drese
Avis
Charley
Tau Olves
Avis Weldon
Weldon Baa
Sintea
Battle Field of Franklin Described After Fierce Fight
A Cincinnati Commercial correspondent describes the Franklin battlefield after Hood’s assault on November 30. He notes massed rebel losses, orderly graves, and trenches as deep as a field, with 1750 Confederate dead buried by regiment over five days. The scene conveys sobering carnage and futile command.
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Cincinnat. Commercial
Franklin
Hood
Solofield
Twenty Third Corps
Golden Wedding Tribute and Charity Gift From Cooper Family
December 22 1814 marriage of Peter Cooper and Sarah Bolell is recalled alongside their 1863 Golden Wedding. Trustees announce ten thousand dollars to fund The Cooper Golden Wedding Fund aiding New York City lodging houses and industrial schools. Funds planned for shoes clothing and wholesome entertainment for needy children, in line with Christian charity and the Golden Rule.
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Peter Cooper
Sarah Bolell
Cooper Union
Iyn
Industrial Schoola of
New York
Gollan
Huaw
Cooper Golden Wedding Fund
Irustoca
Dunore
Christ
A Sharp Repartee In a Railroad Car
Mr Wendell Phillips is approached by a rotund man asking his object of life. Phillips replies to benefit the negro. The man counters asking why Phillips does not go down Swath to do it. Phillips questions the man about saving souls from hell and his own destination.
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Avie
Petersburg
Mary
Huahandia
Wendell Phillips
Mr Phillips
A Singular Tradition Among the Seminole Indians
A fragment describes a Seminole tale of white man's origin in which three men emerge from water altered by the Great Spirit. The copper colored man receives tools for labor, the black man gains hunting and war gear, and the white man receives engines of the mind, symbols of mental advancement and humanity.
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Onemall Lake
Conservatory plans for winter flowers and climbers
The writer details a small conservatory setup with a greenhouse window to grow tropical and frost sensitive plants. They describe arranging evergreen pots, training honeysuckle climbers, and keeping crockery ready, with space for chrysanthemum fronting a window and a separate off house shelter for winter plants.
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Kluea
Lataen Lanes
Witiguate Trust
Enlistment Act and Public Bonding Provisions From 1865 Rhode Island Assembly
Passed by the January 1865 session the act enables the Governor with a five member committee to recruit volunteers credited to the state quota and pay a bounty up to 300 dollars for up to three years with a collective limit of 200 000 dollars. It also authorizes state bonds not exceeding one million dollars payable within thirty years and details administration by the General Treasurer and Secretary of State. Additional provisions regulate sales of liquor to minors and amendments to fraud and probate statutes with guardian investment rules and court approval.
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United States
General Assembly
Messrs
W B. Lawton and
Brapham
Senate
Woalliam Binney
William Sheldon
Amasa Sprague
House of Representatives
Dullara
Audh Aums
Axia
Rhode Island
Stotegs Bank
Alwaye
de Eine
Bartlect
News of Peace Reaches City in 1815
In a late night scene on February 15 1815 residents of a private resort near Pearlatrest learn from a breathless pilot that an English ally has secured peace treaty. Amid floods of light and cheering crowds the city celebrates with windows glowing and residents eager for news of end to war and national home concerns.
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Gacatte
Pearlatrest
Sebra
Father Ling
Mr Trang
Ieee
Lang
Fi Uilien
Nyave
Nanna
Anulman
Lee
Boston Saturday Gazette
Painful Newspaper Prices Prompt Publisher Gripe
A letter cites publisher figures from Locomes Atkina Argus Mr Ballos Ranmitory and a neighbor Watchmin. It laments rising paper costs with white paper up 30 percent and subscriptions following suit. The writer denounces hard work for low pay and criticizes readers who stop papers despite rising prices.
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Atkina
Argus
Ballos
Ranmitory
Watchmin
Mostratier
American Character and the Value of Newspapers
A Forspoin traveller extols newspapers as essential daily sustenance for the mind, noting how every main man in the country carries a paper. He argues steady reading keeps citizens informed on politics, morality, and culture, shaping intelligent, active individuals.
Woman confronts preacher as tale ends in mock confession
An elderly woman sick with loathing faces a parson who reads her admission of no husband from scripture. She refuses the clergy and vows to endure, while the scene underscores a harsh moral about truth, hope, and character in a small parish.
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Ant
Samaria
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Bristol Phonie
Bristol County
State
The
Thomas Waldron
Bradford
Peter Glandding
Dunbar
Henry F. Gladding
Eaid
Sud Bristul
Puovare Cocar
Baistot
Eliza G. Ramiers
Russell Bullock
Lorax
Orranturat
Office of Comptroller of
Wahington
Peecaber
First National Bank of
Congress
Hugh McCulloch
County of
State of
Rhode
Leland
Hugh McC Qulloch
Gan
Richmond
Cytmngr
Reyal
Wanes Stephen ,Johnson
George Barton
George William
M Fames
Mra Chapeau
Coachman
Hin
Haan
Billa
Summere
Thomas
Cooper
Liscellana
the Battleefield
Black Forest
Gurthalf
Bia
Gurtholf
Gowip
Laws OF
Co Partnership Incorporated
Flicer
Partnership
Incorporated
Ollter
Riximontha
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