Parade roster for 1880 Trades Procession detailed
The article lists the parade order from the 1880 anniversary, naming the Police Skirmishers, chief marshal Col. S P Colt and aides, first and second division marshals, bands like the Bristol Cornet Band, the National Band of Providence, and many officials and guests. It records a pilgrim costume company in a hollow square, carriages bearing notable residents, and a long list of invitees from state and church leadership, plus memorial trees planted on the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schibe
Col
S. P. Colt
Col. T. Fisher
Mark A. DeWolt
Frederick F. Gladding
James A. Renwick
Benjamin L. West
Charles Norris
Jo Collins
James C. Church
Henry M. Gibson
J. Howard Manchester
Wilfred H. Munro
Charles Paull
Robert D. Andrews
Col. Geo. O. Eddy
P. L. Garrett
Orrin Wilson
W. Fred Williams
William H. Munro
Bristol Cornet Band
James Allen
Clark H. Straight
B.T.A
Richard B. Franklin
Henry Card
Wm. B. Burnham
Frisbie
National Band of Providence
Infantry Veterans Association
F.l.lv.a
Bristol Light Infantry
Michael Cahill
Lis. Dwyer
Brunell
Geo. T. French
Marshal
Edw. F. Lucas
Major Merritt
Edward Coward
Mort Giles
Col. Byfield
A. B. Corthell
C. A. Greene
A. J. Trotter
Henry Goff
Samuel M. Lindsey
Hezekiah W. Church
Littlefield
Fay
Barney
LeBaron B. Colt
Cols
Pierce
Clark
Francis
Zandt
Thomas A. Doyle
Providence
Dennis
J. C
Seabury
Budlong
Turner
Nickerson
J. Lewis Diman
Bishop Howe
H. K. Oliver
Salem
Mass
Zachariah Allen
R.S Historical Society
Henry B. Anthony
Nelson W. Aldrich
L. W. Ballou
R. I
John H. Stiness
R. S. Supreme Court
T. W. Higginson
Massachusetts
Francis Peck
Bristol
Wm. Gammell
Chas. R. Cutler
Warren
Rowland G. Hazard
S. Kingston
T. M. Clark
Diocese of
R. L
J. H. Johnson
Trinity Church
Co. B. Perry
Mt. Calvary Church
Baltimore
Geo
the Werren
Nathaniel Peck
Mark
Propricone
Isaac F. Williams
Chas. Hosmer
W. Russell Bogert
Chas. A. Waldron
A. L. Howe
P. E. Day
Start Early Storm Precautions In Bristol
Civil Defense and local businesses prepare for hurricane Connie with an emergency meeting of department heads at CD headquarters. Citizens and firms organize quick moves, boarding, and shifting materials to upper floors as guards and crews brace for high water and potential damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Civil Defense
Civil Defense
Hurane
Connie
Samuel C. Wardwell
Wardwell
Coast Guard
State Street
Bristol
Boccia Club Wins John G Stewart Trophy with Pennies
The Bocci Club earned permanent possession of the John G Stewart Trophy after collecting the largest penny sum for the Fourth of July three consecutive years. This year the club total reached 5109 pennies, announced yesterday by Alphonse Morra of the Fourth committee. Second place went to the Hotel Belvedere with 1500 pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocci
John G Stewart
Alphonse Morra
Hotel Belvedere
Quahog Race Triumph Sparks Return Fete Plan
Bristol Harbor hosted the first annual quahog derby as 35 boats battled choppy southwest seas. Louis Bisordi of Prudence Island won both the 15 ft 25 hp and open classes, with Anthony Bottiglieri and Wilfred Caswell delivering standout maneuvers. Race chairman Lowell Smith promises an annual event pending NBYCA sanction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Harbor
Bristol
Warren
East Greenwich
Hog Island
Barrington
Prudence Island
Tiverton
Town Bridge
Elk's Club
Hope Street
Wilfred Caswell
Anthony Bottiglieri
Marvin Brooks
Brooks
Anthony Ribeiro
Louis Bisordi
Lowell Smith
Narragansett Bay
Quahog Derby Highlights Rhode Island Harbor Spectacle
The outboard derby showcased varied horsepower as 25s led open race. Local officials and yacht club crews cooperated with fishermen. boats ferried crews and the club lent facilities. Judges Rego Gibbs O’Connell praised performance. next year planned with extra access and trains. The event boosted a year round quahog economy and drew large crowds along the sea wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Brooks
Les Gurney
Narragansett Electric Co
Yacht Club
Lloyd Chase
Gurney
Cant Stop Drive In Faces Local Zoning Battle
The town council heard objections to a proposed drive in at Gooding avenue with 18 acres zoned industrial. Sponsor Rego and backers Brito and Palazini push shopping center and factory plans, while residents led by Matthew Borgia and Marguerite Gooding seek permit revocation. A traffic light request on Pappasquash Road was denied for insufficient volume, prompting plans to re survey area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooding Avenue
Matthew Borgia
Marguerite Gooding
Caesar Brito
William A. Rego
Bruno
Public Works Department
J. J. Gregory & Son
E Providence
Tracstors, Inc
Raymond Construction Co
Davis~ Wilson
State Department of Public Works
Pappasquash Road
Lester P Manning
Manning
Lucien Capone
Rockwell Park
Miss Gooding
Borgia
Rego
Burgia
Capone
Joseph S. Qualey
West and
Herzig Streets
C. Brito Construction Co
West Street
Herzig Street
Rego and Sons
Francis Bros
Hopeworth
Hopeworth Avenue
Narragansett Bay regatta draws big turnout and debate on future
The three day Narragansett Bay Regatta ends with a wild finish and 150 boats racing from Friday to Sunday. Race chairman Francois L deWolf says NBYA may return next season and Bristol could host a week long Race Week with expanded quahog races. sailors weigh fewer but larger events to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Bay
Francois L. deWolf
B.Y.C
Bristol
deWolf
de Wolff
Salk Shots To Be Tomorrow Thursday for First and Second Graders
Health officials announce polio vaccine injections for first and second graders who had the first shot. The drive runs Wednesday and Thursday at District Nursing headquarters Rockwell House from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Doctors Holdsworth Seabra on Wednesday and Bruno Serbs on Thursday lead the clinics with Nurse Concetta Fasano directing assistants. A follow-up clinic may be arranged for those unable to receive injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Rockwell House
Holdsworth
Seabra
Bruno
Samuel D. Clark
Concetta Fasano
Women To Present Benefit Picture For Civic Fund
Bristol Women's Club to screen the English film Romeo and Juliet at the Pass Time Theatre on Monday August 29. Proceeds will support the Civics Betterment Fund as the group notes last year’s equipment purchases for the town Emergency Rescue Squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Women’s
Mrsmond Makowsky
Ursing
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. T. O'Connell Supply Co
Frank
Rene
Fraklin Street
Collins and
Aikman
Sidney Herreslff
Paul Rockwell
Harleigh Tingley
Robert Toland
Derby
Patrick McGinnis
Galilee
John L. Rego
Harold Gibbs
J. T. O’connell
J. T
John L
Francois de Wolf
Maurice Paulin
Frank Murphy
Carl Carlson
Ralph Nash
Jack Tiplady
Division of Fish and Game
Jesse H
Caton
Mermaid
Wiliam P. Sousa
N. B
Bebe Marguerite
Civic Fund
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