Bristol's Founders Shaped City Faith and Trade Roots
In the 1680 Mount Hope grant dispute, Plymouth and Massachusetts eyed the lands. the Privy Council favored Rhode Island claims, granting Mount Hope to four Boston men John Walley Nathaniel Byfield Stephen Barton and Nathaniel Oliver with rents due. Bristol’s early proprietors built a Puritan town while funding church and school, then preserved ministers’ support and religious duties as they settled the new community.
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Privy Council Chamber
Shaftesbury
John Crowne
Rochester
Dryden
Crowne
Mount Hope
Nova Scotia
Privy Council
Plymouth
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Sachem Philip
New England
Boston
John Walley
Nathaniel Byfield
Stephen Barton
Nathaniel Oliver
Bristol
Mr. Oliver
Nathan Hayman
Stephen Burton
Oxford
Westminster Assembly
Luxon
Charles I
Walley
Sena Athout
Local Youth Contests Highlight Teens’ Sports and Arts
Victories marked the junior divisions with Marco Troiana and Salvatore Gagtos defeating Michael Del Piano and Edward Quintal in finals. Senior winner Ralph Fusco defeated Augustus Almeida while Frank Duffy beat Gilbert Borges. Fusco and Del Piano set up a title clash. Metal and wood crafts were shown yesterday along with a free dance at Italo American hall and a Marionette show on the Common. Boxing classes run by Frankie Curico accompany youth activities.
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Fedberealions Randseway
Abiep
Marco
Troiana
Salvatore
Gagtos
Michael del Piano
Edward Quintal
Ares
Ralph “Red” Fusco
Augustus Almeida
Frank Duffy
Gilbert Borges
Fusco
del Piano
Michael DeLeo
Defenders Beat King Philip in Bristal Boccia Match
The Defenders Association of Bristal defeated King Philip of Bristal 2-0 at Wood Street grounds. Sunday’s win followed a 2-6 loss in their first meeting. The Defenders won the first game 12-7 and edged the second 12-10 with Michael Cappucci leading placements and Louis Vaccaro top scoring for King Philip.
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Cup Defenders Association of
Bristal
King Philip Quintet
Wood Street
Michael Cappucci
Antonio Upolo
Mate
Louis Vaccaro
Philip
Othes
Rudolf Sousa
Peter Gristaud
Bingo Mansi
Dennis Rose
Manuel Machado
Peter Ponticelli
Mamnavedd
Correction in New England Contest Puzzle
A correction states that in puzzle number 4 New England Statesman the name Jonathan was misspelled any answer submitted to the contest will be accepted as correct.
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New England
New England Statesman
Hame
Jonathan
Rouen City of a Hundred Steeples and Florence of the North
Rouen, on main routes from the Channel ports to Paris, is described as a great museum town. Victor Hugo called it the City of a Hundred Steeples and it has been dubbed the Florence of the North for its rich art treasures.
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Rouen
Victor Hugo
France
Channel
Paris
Florence
YMCAs Marshalls Homer Lights Up Win Over Ever Readys
Foxy Marshall powered a first inning grand slam as the Y.M.C.A. club defeated Bill Doran's Ever Readys 8 to 6 in front of over 1000 fans. Marshall's clutch hits and late strikeouts sealed the win, tying them for first with the Firemen. Aguiar and Lemaire also starred with two hits each for the victors.
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Duffy
Dryer
Lemaire
del Piano
Joe Bend
Marshall
Pardoes
Butler
Jack Almon
DelPiano
Salzano
Joe Benda
Joe Aguiar
Aguiar
Buddy Congdon
LeClerc
Manny Borges
Massa
Jim Salzano
Jim Butler
Lemaire M. Borges
Frank Mello
Benda
Jim Sarzano
Poisoning by Laxative Preparations Raises Alarm
A fragment discusses toxic incidents involving medicines and laxatives laced with strychnine cesation or toxic compounds. It notes 15 children affected and 7 staff reporting illness, highlighting laxative tonics as the main poison source among youngsters and urging public attention.
Autumn Crocus revival heads Tonio Selwart to Newport
Tonio Selwart returns to Newport Tuesday night starring in a revival of Autumn Crocus by C N Anthony. The cast includes Doris Dalton, Esther Mitchell, Bettina Cerf, and others with Agnes Morgan directing and Emeline Clark Roche on set design.
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Tonio Selwart
Newport
C. N. Anthony
Dodie Smith
Mr. Selwach
Max
Enghiels
Innsbrouck
America
Helen Menken
Equity
Ann Arbor
Doris Dalton
Arthur Hopkins
Henry Fonda
Rhode Island
New York
Esther Mitchell
Bettina Cerf
Elizabeth Dean Farrar
Franklin Gray
Edgar Kent
Charles Trexler
Lois Bolton
Hathaway Kale
Valentine Vernon
Rherta Barrett
Agnes Morgan
Emeline Clark Roche
Bristol Walkovers Meet Fall River F O In N E League Tilt
The Southern New England League game set for tomorrow on the Common features Eddie Lavey’s Bristol Walkovers against Fred Sayward’s Fall River F O. Both clubs chase first place as Boston College stars and former Durfee players bolster the lineups. Fall River’s batting order includes Kearns, Benson, Harrington, O’Hara, Syd, White, Ouellette, and Sayward or Morris on the mound, while Bristol may start Lavey or Massa with Borges catching. A fast, closely watched game is expected under twilight rules.
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New England
Eddie Lavey
Bristol
Fred Sayward
Fall River F
Spindle City
Boston College
Durfee High School
Lneup
Fall River
Kearns
Benson
Harrington
Jimmie O'Hara
Syid Short
White
Ouellette
Freddie Sayward
Morris
Chet Massa
Colt High
Joe Borges
Jimmie Duffy
Frankie Securo
Tommie VanVoast
Joe Aguiar
Arnie Dryer
Mike Turillo
Jake McCarthy
Lefty Parisi
Local Sports Banter Hints at Evening Game Crowds
A jumble of phrases hints at a local baseball or diamond game with names like Andy Ba bebes and Biancuz- Boolme and references to soldiers, Bettys, Parisi, and a large crowd expected to encircle the local diamond. The piece notes shorter evenings and a manager quote about line swath and late support.
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Artillery
Ehuesda
Pyenme
Gidlocle
Acthe
Geach Lanzire
Andy
Baebes
Andé
Biancuz- Boolme
Parisi
Bristol Rhode Island School Committee Minute Record
The document lists B. Rockwell as Chairman of the Bristol RI School Committee with witness Joseph A. Hammill and attested by Young Church. It includes archival identifiers J-20-23527-80 and a series of code numbers 8-3-6-10-137.
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Ce. B. Rockwell
Bristol
Rhode Island
Joesph A. Hammill
Young Church
Town View
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Bristol Phoenix
Windsor Castle
H. A. Stevens
Ato Bunty
EANIS
Jack Marinsky
Cranston
Roger Buck
Charles Swanson
Pawtucket
Frank Kenney
John McCarthy
Catherine Sample
Florida
Emily Enriques
Cary Wilson
Alden Bates
Providence
Pager Buck
Albert Estes
Wiliam Meischer
John O'Kane
Pene? Ritz
Dick Bradley
Ogden Sawyer
Carl
Aot
Yathewson
Bristol Si' 620
Neers
Huener King
Toulsset
Frank Fennellery
Frank McCarthy
George Murray
Robert Davis
Daniel Moran
Alsa Kenney
McCarthy
Homer
Olmpians
James B. Lee
Trinity Church
Piblic
SO. N. E
Rhode: Island
Lorman
Dorchester Mutual Firelns
L. Watson ,O., Inc
Verybosset Street
R. L
Hope St
Wilson's St
E. Shuster
Misse
E. W. Weaver & Son Building Contractors
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Wight and Bay
Constitution ST
Ulysse Forget, M. D
Midler ST
Warren, BR
Warren
Anmine C. Carvaturo
Phoenix Office
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Treet
District Nursing Association
Hope Street
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