Bristol Town Records Chronicle Exposure of Public School Grants
Bristol town meetings from 1608 to 1714 reveal electing representatives to the General Court, funding for two public schools on both Creek sides, and the purchase of commons and house lots for schoolmasters John Nutting and Ebenezer Brenton. The document documents mill grants, tax allowances, and duties to salting Mr Walker's windmill, with notable deeds by Nathaniel Byfield to secure school support for Bristol’s youth.
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Beast
Tomy
Fhenezer Prenton
General Court
Easterbrooks
Williams
Ebenezer Brenton
Mme
Walker
Poin
Walley Street
Lemyal
Richmond
Nathaniel Blagrove
Simon Davis
General Assembly
Blagrove
House of Representatives
Bristol
John Cary
Portland to Montreal rail line eyed for Maine growth
In a 19th century travelogue from Fryeburg Maine the author notes Maine’s vast seaboard and rivers, potential rail links to Montreal and Augusta, and the prospect of developing the northwest region. The piece recalls Lovewell’s Fight and praises Maine’s fertile valleys, forests, and future industrial and agricultural strength.
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Meine
Lunch
Mississippi Valley
Enterprise
Portland
Principse
Montreal
N. W
Augusta
Bangag
Holton
Central
N, m
Atlantic
Ina N. W
Cumberland and
Oxford
White Hills
N. H
Runaway Slaves Treated Cruelly in Maryland Captures
New York Herald correspondent reports captors fired on runaway slaves and chained them, wounding some who received no proper care, with the tale to be sent to New Orleans. Utica Lunatic Asylum patients celebrated the Fourth of July and one inmate delivered aremarkably decent oration.
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The
New York Herald
Maryland
New Orleans
Utica
Poppa squaw name debate in Bristol context
A Bristol reader argues for preserving the historic peninsula name Pappasquash over newer forms Pappoosesquaw or Papoose-equawe. He notes local tradition, cites Judge Johnson’s momentary theory, and asserts the original Indian meaning reflects caution about open coastal exposure.
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Baysey
Bristol
Johnson
South Carolina
Mount Hope
Poppacquash
Information Wanted Inquiry About Goree Village Rum House
A letter asks who owns the Goree village house where rum is said to be sold to neighbors. It questions the white resident’s visits, a man removed across a stone wall after being intoxicated, and locals arriving sober but needing aid to return home. The writer pleads authorities be notified and queries about rum dealing.
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Permi
Goree
Oldman
Lightning Strikes Hit Providence and Nearby Areas
A Providence storm caused property damage across several locations. A barn on Pond Street owned by Salomon Thuyston was struck and injured stock. a building on Broadway belonging to Mr Chase sustained damage. The Sixth Ward School House lost its top as a result of the lightning, and the Liberty House also suffered destruction. A shipyard schooner at Amos Crandall’s yard was launched at 8 o’clock that evening. A separate note reports a bank break-in attempt near Warren thwarted by a resident. The Manzanet and Mallory & Co. properties, among others in Matanzas Cuba, suffered extensive losses estimated at $2,000,000. The Timoleon and Averick ship incidents near Tahiti and related naval actions are summarized, including crew abandonments and wrecks. A late afternoon shower in Providence caused further damage and injuries.
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Fryeburg
Saco River
Congregational Church
Lovewell
Saco
Concord
N. H
Uke
Henea
Jerusalem
Providence
Pond Street
Salomon Thuyston
Chase
Broadway
Liberty Hsi
Mavayzas
Kline Huwpuxn
Taovsann Dotrans
Woert Oy
Dessnoven
Matanzas
Cuba
Don Bartolome de la Mater
Don Vincente del Juneo
Sra, Mulzerat & Atzara
D. Jacinto Azanza
Pasatiempo
Senor Deville
Messrs. Mallory & Co
Marina
Messrs, Markles & Co
Rivas & Baro
Mesars
Mallory & Co
Carlos Ribera
D. Antonio Manzanet
D. James Surrens
D. Juan de Sarria
Fonda el Cierro de Oro
Donia Catalina Guiteras
American Floto
Hotel de Comercio
William Jenke
Simon de Jimeno
Mr. Rubin
Lewis Lavalette
St. Guanaurd
Dierio
Averick
Timoleon
Plaskett
Cherge
J. Hogan Brown
Jave Wailing Masor
U. E
Perry
Tahiti
Sandwich Islands
Plesket
U. S
Brown
Reynard
Ulitea
N. W
War Perry
Society Islands
Protectorate
Honolulu
U.S
Brandywine
St. Louie
South America
H. HB
Talbot
Gor
Brunt
Uranian
Miller
H. 8
Majesty's War
Salamander
Rinder
Honalula
Bedford Mercury
Ligurnine
Mis
Weatborough
Inhiden
Robert Jenkins
Lowell
Atrock
Sana
Parker
Doston Daily Advertiser
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Anyale
Jane
Doct
Fulton
Edward Hammond
Gladding
Maid Hammond
Alexander Fraszel
William Ross
Iamenes
Jonythan Woodbury
Hlagrava
Col
Byfield
Bellany Bosworth
Heresiah
John Liscomb
Phay FA
Chopon
Nathaniel
Saxo
Gauewixe
Nathaniel Byfeld
Massachusetts Bay
New Land
Howse
Nathaniel Paine
Henry Mackingtosh
Mr Sparhawk
John Sparhawk
Farma
Baston High Street
Byfield Street
King’s Street
Nathaniel Byfield
John Nutting
John Notting
Nathaniel Hyfield
Amy
Great Britain
Domini
N. Byfield
Ua Daniel Cory
Francis Brinley
John Thurber
Batston
New England
Queen Anne
Farolan
Boston
Damariscotta
Albion
Observatory
Warren
Our
Knockep Orr
Phil, Ledger
Seversl
Biato
Peacedale
Seager
North Scituately
Journal
CME Vrenex. Ln A
Fapmes
Mechanica
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Albany
President's House
Washington
Salem
the Journal
Pouny Bopive
Supreme Court
Norfolk Herald
United States
Constellaisin
Traxton
Stockton
Princeton
Sleo
England
Navy Department
Hess
Amos Crandall Esq
St. Michael's Church
Gaarironk
Mate
King Philipy
Mr. Allen
North Providence
Werren
E'worien
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