Rhode Island 1775 Assembly Enlists Army Of Observation
From the Bristol Phoenix May 8 1875 a historical sketch recounts the 1775 Rhode Island General Assembly action to raise fifteen hundred men for an army of observation to defend the colony and aid neighboring colonies. Governor Wanton and officials opposed restrictions but the assembly pushed ahead naming officers and enlisting terms. The piece details oath language and later events including Cooke becoming governor after Wanton’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Joseph Wanton
Providence
Gov Wanton
Edmund Andros
Ron Wanton
Grover
Perso
Henry Ward Tige
Athboves
Greenwich
Newport
Ristel
Warren
Tower
Ringstidwa
Westerly
Sagenapey
Larase Russell
Bristol
Peter Mumford
Benjanin Mumford
New London
Nicholas Cooke
Walhiam Bradford
Wanton
Beane leads Scouts through Kindness Week and Patrol Dramas
At the First Prasteal Proap Ray Scouts of Amerea meeting Beane highlighted Be Kind to Animals Week with patrol theatrics. Panthers won a one legged relay and a speed event while Troop leadership announced graduations and reorganizations as crews prepare for a Jamboree.
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Beane
Amerea
Vivsters Patrol
Waillatm Gabloski
Panthers
Joseph Marshall
Kenny Peck
Joseph Arouca
George Robish
Panther
Arthur Cordiro
William Pinch
Francis Perry
Robert Moren
William H Gablinsk
St. Marys Women Prepare for Annual May Breakfast
St Marys church women plan the annual May breakfast on May 1 in the auditorium. A committee meeting to finalize bingo plans for fundraising is set for tonight. Chair Margaret Morris oversees a large roster of volunteers including Frances Horton secretary and Frank Treanor decor in charge.
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St. Mary's Church
Margaret J Morris
Henry Sweeney
Frances Horton
J Francis Connell
Frank Treanor
Albert Bowater
Annie Farley
Albert Dubuc
John D Hogan
George Ingram
Walter Kerr
John Lavander
Joseph Lewis
John LaFazia
Bernard Morris
James McHugh
Carmine Matsano
George Marz
Philip Morris
John McGovern
William Owens
Allan Mott
Matthew Preble
Joseph Partington
Frederick Serbst
William Baker
Anthony Sylvia
William Simmel
Henrys Trudell
Norman Vermette
Herman Vermette
Alphonse Vermette
James F Whe
John Ro White
Joseph Warren
John Tobin
Emma Young Mass Molle Long
Margaret Callan
Mary Kang
Burglary Attempt, Rental-Groceries and Auto Crash Reported
Police report a suspect entered a store on Catherine street posing as a customer and offered a counterfeit twenty dollar bill. The 12-year-old son followed the man who fled. police describe the suspect as about 40, dark-skinned, wearing a duck coat and brown hat. Separately, an auto crash on Griswold avenue damaged property and involved a driver who claimed a tire blowout. The driver later surrendered to police and faces reckless driving charges in Bristol Newport counties court.
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Pohitee
Biagio
Catherine Street
Bagley
Deteér
Ats
Tme
Alticies
del Toro
Biagio Jr
Polke
Griswold Avenue
Perry Road
Gome West Oon
Oriswold Avenue
Astead
Persy Read
Hottie
Bristol
Newport
Noo
Joseph Koobhosa
Center Street
Pao Hee
Resa
Tle
Portsmouth
Set Cashin
Rosa
Barth
Bristol K of C Council Receives Communion
Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus held Holy Communion at St Marrys Church after a 7:30 mass. Rev Thomas J Gillan led the service with more than four members and guests gathering at the council home on State Street for breakfast. Speakers included Rev Willaim Rellexy and Willam Poe Dwyer with Joseph Pivanowas chairing the breakfast committee.
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Bristol Council
Columbus
Thomas J Gillan
Stete Street
Willaim
Rellexy
Erated Seminary
St Columban Society
Charles Blane
Willam Poe Dwyer
Walker O Rourke
Fatscan
Bristol Couples Wed On Saturday
Two spring weddings in Bristol churches Saturday attracted large gatherings. Miss Margaret Proto and Joseph P Marshall united in Our Lady of Mt Carmel church with a double ring ceremony. Attendants were Miss Gilda Proto and Edward Marshall. A wedding dinner followed at Poli's hall with forty five relatives. The couple will reside at 15 Pleasant Street.
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Bristol
Bath
Margaret Proto
Domenic Proto
Wood Street
Joseph P Marshall
John Marshall
East State Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Joseph Sorzano
Gilda Proto
Edward Marshall
Miss Maise Andrade Weds John Medenos At St Elizabeth Church
Miss Maise Andrade daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Andrade of 47 Thompson Avenue married John Medenos son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Medenos of 20 State Street at St Elizabeths Church Rev Manuel J Barros officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John DeLucca. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home and a reception. The couple will reside at 37 Thompson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maise Andrade
Joseph Andrade
Thompson Avenue
John Medenos
Jesse Mederios
State Street
St. Ellizabeth’s
Manuel J Barros
John DeLucca
Miss Federio Shower Honors Bride-to-Be at Academy Hall
Miss Theresa Federio was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Saturday night at the academy hall hosted by her sister Miss Rose Federico. More than 200 relatives and friends attended as gifts and well wishes were given ahead of the April 27 wedding to Anthony Carfone of Barrington at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church.
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Federico
Theresa Federio
Woodstreet
Academy Hall
Rose Federico
Laucal
Anthony Carfone
Barrington
Tady
Mt Carmel
Why Not Vis Gods by Mary as a New Work
A reader review notes Ex Libris mernwas Sweetheart author Mary argues that her book Why Not Vis Gods has reached readers beyond expectations. The piece surveys Mary’s persuasive tone praising health and prosperity themes, while noting readers face varied engagement and the work’s broad appeal though opinions on its philosophy remain debated.
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Mernwas
Cabot
Ted
Mary
Onothie
Debmte
Bude
Marc x
Hook
Asa Oman
Sto Paul
Thes Wall
Env
Mars
Boy Scout Court of Honor Awards at Bristol Troops
Twenty seven merit badges were awarded to 13 scouts at Bristol Troops Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor held in Scout hall last Friday evening. At the Board of Awards two scouts were advanced to first class. Merton A Cheesman chaired, George Robish was secretary, Carl T Carlson assisted with merit badges, and Joseph Arouca with first class work.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Board of Awards
Merton A Cheesman
George Robish
Carl T Carlson
Joseph Arouca
Albert Vasconcellos
Puble Health Handicraft
Leonard Ahenante
Robert Moren
Hartis Fonseca
Civics
Sonewt
Soa
Bot Deleado
Manuel Prenda
Paul Ghronchio
Joseph Vollaro
Michael Topazio
Samuel Leviten
Animal Industry Farm
Maynard Shulman
Albert Finger
Michael Ruggiero
Joseph Ventura
Upcoming Bristol Events Schedule and Performances
April 22 high school auditorium hosts a spring dance and school activity cuts. April 23 24 Mount Carmel Players musical revue at Gutteras Memorial School. May 1 Sixth Annual Bridge event by Bristol Colt Alumni Association at High School Auditorium. May 7 musical by Marjorie Burgess McCann at Colt Memorial High School Auditorium. May 7 8 three act comedy A Ready Made Family at Pits Batist Chorgh 27. May 8 9 Penny Bazaar by First Bristol Troop BSA in Artillery Armory.
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Mount Carmel Players
Gutteras Memorial School
Bridge
Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Marjorie Burgess McCann
Colt Memorial High School
The
Amicae Sut
Pits
Batist Chorgh
Ithe
Pudge Ramman
Sales Uy
Nices of Kinet Comeington
Westdetreenhaat Church
Paull Block
State and
Thames Street
Bristol
Artillery Armory
Pastime preview features Mae and West rivals
A vintage page lists two features including Mae meets her victor and The West as conqueror with history and a second bill including Sailer Mac and Belly Boy Mabaulen. The lineup features Victor Melagren George Oo Brien O Malle y Irene Ware and Stanley Fields in early showings.
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Mae
Mac
Mabaulen
Mother Groserly
Mace West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix
Rhode Estland
America
Nathaniel Greene, Jr
Brgadier
Peter Philips
Army of Observation
Thomas Church
Little Compton
William Turner Miller
John Forrester
Bristol and Warren
Sion Martindale
Benjamin Diamon
James Child
Simeon Potter
William Bradford
Mdasachusetts
Jonathan von
Erner
ATA
Jonathan
England
BOY Scout
Tiost
Bristol Bow Scouts
St Elizabeths Church
Cvadls
Narragansett
ST. Mary's Women
Bogus
Bill Passer
Bristol K. of
C Council
Marshall
Miss Andrade
Mederios
Andrade
Hanley’s
Hanley
Hanleys
BOY Scout Court OF Honor
UU Toy Oho
Newman Bros
S Pierce Co
S. S. Pierce Co
Leon Brand
Royal Purple Brand
Scott
Reg Tee
Overland
Bury
Squires
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