Bristol 25 Years Ago Baseball: Bristol Falls to Woonsocket
Bristol’s newly formed baseball team opened the season with a 21 to 9 loss to Perseverance of Woonsocket Mill League. Bristol led 8-0 through four innings, then Woonsocket surged with 13 runs in the fifth. Mulvey relieved Murphy in the sixth as seven innings were played in cold weather. Stolen bases by Cournoyer Rondeau Bellant Cowan Tucker Lafontane Case. First base on balls six for Cowan four for Murphy. Wild pitches by Cowan and Murphy. Pitching and fielding notes listed with other game actions. Newman, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Newman, left for New York to join Stein & Co. Wool merchants. John Cashin of Brockton, Mass., visiting Bristol, returned home.
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Bristol
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Mill
Murphy
Mulvey
Cournoyer
Rondeau
Bellant
Cowan Tucker
Lafontane
Case
Allard
Cowan
Hickling
Mulves
Mulvex
Hoard
Chase Time
Howard Ro Newman
Russell Newman
New York
Stein & Co, Wool Merchants
That City
Frank Rounds Leads YMoC 4 Bowling Tournament
Frank Rounds topped the YMoC 4 event with a high five vertical score of 115 and a three-string total of 298, highlighting a strong performance in the league.
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Frank Rounds
Funeral for Joseph T. Pinheiro Held at St Elizabeth’s
The funeral for Joseph T. Pinheiro, who died after a brief illness, was held at his Thompson Avenue home and at 9 o’clock a mass of requiem at St. Elizabeth’s Church. He was in his 50s, born in Portugal, resident 28 years, and survived by wife Frances and 10 children, plus three sisters. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. He was active in Don Luiz Felippe and Holy Ghost Societies.
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Joseph T. Pinheiro
Thompson Avenue
St. Elizabeth's Church
Francisco G. Vieira
St. Mary's Cemetery
Portugal
Don
Masses Rose
Isabel Pinheiro
Mary Castro
Boston
Effect of Hot Bread on Digestion Sparks Debate
The public health service notes scientists disagree on whether hot bread is harder to digest than cold bread. Some say hot bread is injurious while others observe people eat hot bread their entire lives without ill effects. Individual health, bread type, and activity levels are cited as factors by the Washington Star.
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Public Health Service
Washington Star
Fanchon and Marco chorus cooks stage fudge backstage
Six Fanchon and Marco chorus girls claim to judge a stage show contest with two inch square fudges in chocolate or vanilla with or without pecans. The treats are made backstage on portable stoves as energy boosting snacks for quick acts. The dancers say sweet bites keep energy high for footlights and fast carts.
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Ollywood
Calif
Fanchon
Marco
Mabel
Mary
Changes Made by Time on New York s Bowery
Excerpt from Old Bowery Days describes Bowery from 1755 to 1830 with a country road charm and later a bustling street scene. It notes fences, early illumination, and crowds of pleasure seekers near Five Points with street cries selling oysters yams corn and pears.
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New York
The
Bowery
Lower Bowery
Five Points
How Black Hills Mine Got Odd Appellation
A brief note explains how the Black Hills of South Dakota mine earned the nickname The Holy Terror. The story credits a prospector and his wife, whose joking reply led to the enduring name.
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Black Hills
West
South Dakota
Big Mine
Tos Angeles Times
Mystery of Tristan da Cunha Population Origins
The island’s population origins are unclear. Settlement began in 1790 with Captain Patten and the Industry crew, three Americans resided there in 1811, including Jonathan Lambert who claimed ownership on February 4, 1811. He tried sugar cane and coffee with seeds from Rio de Janeiro, then Britain took control in 1816 and kept a local self rule.
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Tristan da Cunha
Patten
Jonathan Lambert
Rio de Janeiro
Napoleon
St Helena
Britain
Ember days and Ember weeks in medieval western church
Ember days or Ember weeks were four seasonal periods set aside for intensified prayer and fasting and for ordination of clergy. They followed Holy Cross day, St Lucy's day, the first Sunday in Lent, and White Sunday. Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays of these weeks were Ember days with ordination Sundays following. They were observed in Britain by ancient times and affirmed by the council of Benham in 1000.
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Britain
Council of
Senate Class Division Under the Constitution
The Constitution provides for two senators per state and, after the first election, divides them into three classes as equal as possible. Class one seats expire after two years, class two after four years, and class three after six years so that one third are chosen every two years. The Senate assigns the original members to the three classes.
Kelp O Vita Promises Restored Vitality and Health
An advertisement touts Kelp-O-Vita as a safe revitalizer for debility and glandular impairment. It claims to boost vitality with vitamins and minerals, calls itself a rehabilitator and invigoration aid, and offers a one week sample via mail from Los Angeles.
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Kelp-O-Vita Laboratories
Venice Blvd
Los Angeles
Callif
Dept
RI-3
Bristol Public Hearing on Zoning Change Request
The Town of Bristol will hold a public hearing May 9 1932 at 7 30 pm in the Burnside Memorial Building to consider changing a tract on Roma Pinehurst and Bay View avenues from Residence I to Industrial H as requested by Luke H Callan. The parcel runs about 1060 feet along Roma and Pinehurst and 492 feet along Pinehurst and Franklin, returning to Roma Street. By order of Town Council Clerk John W Church.
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Council Chamber
Burnside Memorial
Bristol
Luke H Callan
Magnolia Street
Roma Street
Pinehurst Street
Bay View Avenue
Franklin Street
John W Church
Canvassers' Notice for Bristol Special Town Meeting
The Town Council of Bristol will meet in the Memorial Building on Friday April 22 1932 at 730 PM as a board of canvassers to review property voters lists for the Special Financial Town Meeting on Tuesday April 26 1932. Personal property taxpayers on the lists must pay assessments by canvassing day to qualify to vote. John W Church Town Clerk.
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Bristol
John W Church
Warning for Special Town Meeting in Bristol Rhode Island 1932
The Town of Bristol Bristol County Rhode Island warns electors to meet April 26 1932 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall to consider rescinding a March 14 1932 relief appropriation of 43684 29 or so much as needed for unemployment via Public Aid directors and to authorize notes and taxes. Also to approve an additional 10000 for highways and sidewalks and to act on land rezoning and quitclaim conveyances involving the First Congregational Church tract and adjacent parcels. Signed by Town Sergeant Thomas E Johnson.
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Bristol
Toohn W Church
Rhode Island
John W Church
Bradford Street
Ijns
Directors of Public Aid
Magnolia Street
Roma Street
Pinehurst Street
Hay View Avenue
Finehurst Street
Franklin Street
James J. Goodacre
First Congregational Church
R. I
Dog license requirements in Bristol R I announced
March 21 1932 notice states April licensing for all dogs born to any age with collars and owner name, registration numbers. fees are 1.30 for male or spayed female, 5.30 for unspayed female. May licensing offers 2.30 for male or spayed and 6.30 for unspayed female. First day of April 1932 licensing begins at Town Clerk’s office.
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Bristol R. I
Heensen
John W Church
Weights and Measures Notice Bristol Rhode Island Sealer
The townwide notice requires all individuals involved in trade or public weighing to bring their weights measures or balances to 404 Wood Street for adjustment and sealing by May 1832 as required by Rhode Island General Laws chapter 221 section 11. Domenico Mascolo Sealer of Weights and Measures issues the demand with filing dates.
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Bristol
Wood Street
State of
Rhode Island
Domenico Mascolo
Why Lives Are Crooked Wise Thoughts From Doney on Will and Resistance
Carl G Doney Williamette University president argues in Half Way to Noon that crooked streams mirror crooked lives caused by following the path of least resistance. He cites habit passion prejudice and lack of personal will as forces shaping conduct, urging streams and people to seek straight paths with power.
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Carl G. Doney
Williamette University
Geo. Elliot
Initiative the middle name of the up-and-at'em fellow
A gritty note describes an ambitious person who believes there is always a better way to do things and a better product to make. He seeks improved jobs and progress, holding no sacred belief in the status quo.
Bristol Probate Notices Appoint Administrator for Annie C Meigs Estate
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints John S Ingraham as administrator of Annie C Meigs estate and requires creditors to file claims within six months. Final accounts for Gertrude F Peck ward and related notices are scheduled for review with publication in the Bristol Phoenix.
Estate of Percy T Gray Probate Account Filed
George M Gray as administrator presents the first and final account of Percy T Gray deceased for allowance. Hearing set for April 15 1982 at 10 o clock A M in the Bristol Probate Court Room with notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix. John W Church Clerk.
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Bristol
Annie C. Meiggs
John S Ingraham
Annie C Melgges
Ward
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
Percy T. Gray
George M Gray
Percy T Gray
John W. Churgh
Guardian Appoints Shown for Eleanor Borges Minor
Guardian Sarah Medeiros appointed by Bristol Probate Court as guardian of Eleanor Borges a minor. Bond posted as required by law. Ward must file bond in Clerk's office within six months from first advertisement. Affidavits and notices supplied by 267 Wood Street Bristol Rhode Island.
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Bristol
Eleanor Borges
Sarah Medeiros
Guardian
Wood
R. I
Mortgagee Sale Of Bristol Property In Harbor View Plan
Public auction will occur on May 9 1982 at 11 am on the Bristol Rhode Island premises described as Harbor View Lots 121 and 122 with buildings and improvements. The sale follows a broken mortgage on Domingos Rodrigues et al dated June 4 1926 recorded in Bristol. The bid is by the mortgagee or her designee under the deed of trust and will include adjacent parcels on Bradford Street.
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Domingos Rodrigues
Bristol
Rhode Island
Bradford Street
Stephen C Williston
Alfred Luther
Harbor View
Frank E. Waterman
C &E
Town of
John H. Morris- Bey
Daniel Ryan
Priscila B. Mitchell
Conservator's Notice of Estate of Harry Cabot Bristol
Conservator Ray W. McMullen announces appointment of Benjamin F. Lindemuth as agent in Rhode Island. Ward’s creditors must file claims at the Bristol Town Court Clerk within six months from the first advertisement. Notice given by conservator in New Canaan Connecticut.
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Bristol
Harry 2. Cabot
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
High Street
R. I
Rhode Island
Ray W. McMullen
New Canaan
Conn
Bristol Probate Notices From 1932 Records
Estate of Thomas Doyle presented for probate at 10 A M in Bristol with fourteen day notice to publish in Bristol Phoenix each week. Estate of Oskytel H Clarke guardian Industrial Trust Company presents its eighth account for allowance at 10 A M in the Bristol Probate Court with publication in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Oskytel H. Clarke
Industrial Trust Company
Oskytel H Clarke
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
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John Cashin
Brockton
Mass
Veterda
Po Gravel
Ss Auger
Courmoyer
Counter
Rf Cowan
P Hickling
P Dobbins
Bristol Ab
Po Tucker
Fiske
Duffy
Sf Ahearn
Miller
Degnan
Providence
Fox Point Wharf
N. R
Fulton St
Buffington’s Drug Store
Hope Street
Maisano
Wood St
Bristol, R. 1
NEW England Steamship Lines
P. T. Bailey
R. R
Newport
Hollywood
Marco Charines
Madeline Prescott
Senate
Town Clerks Office
Providence Plantations
County of
Bristol, Se
Thomas E. Johnson
DOG Licenses
Man
Annie C Meigyn
John Singraham
Hope St
Gertrude F. Peck
Albert H Coggeshall
Gertrude F Peck
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Thomas Doyle
Garvin's Express
Burton Stillet
B. I
Peter Sansone
Bradford & High Sts
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
E. W. Weaver
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Tfaker and Funeral Terre Tos
William Street
Peter Bonvicin
Burton ST
G. M. Wilbur
Lady Gsalstant
Constitution ST
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Freeborn R. Cole
Coqok Street
Charles M. Connery
Barten
Bristol District Nursing
Association
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