Goree and Its Old Time Celebrities Portrayed by a Bristol Boy
In Bristol in 1856 Goree was a lively, diverse neighborhood where boys of all backgrounds roamed freely from Mill Gut to the Ferry. The writer recalls Charlie Munroe and other Black residents, their homes, and daily exploits, praising the community’s character, culture, and outdoor fun amid nearby works and ponds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goree
the Phoenix
Bristol
Mill
Aiood
Tima
Charlie
Eatrane
Charlie Hincekt
Africa
John Robbins
George Peck
Gid
Walter Sherman
Mark
Bill DeWolf
Kernton Slade
Jake Hazard
Oakum Works
Franklin Street
Peck’s Rocks
Goodings
Major Munroe
Down-Town
Manay
Good Old
Boy Run Over by Wagon in Front of Memorial Building
Daniel Morrissey eleven year old son of Capt and Mrs John H Morrissey was riding a bicycle when a horse drawn wagon passed over his left hip and side in front of the memorial building. He was taken home for treatment by Dr W Fred Williams. No bones were broken though the boy sustained severe bruising and possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Morrissey
John H
Corner High
Church Streets
W. Fred, Williams
Bristols Defeat Perseverance Jrs 17 to 8 in Picnic Game
The Bristols beat Perseverance Jrs of Woonsocket 17 to 8 on the Common after a late cancellation left Bristol to fill the lineup. Manager Lafontaine assembled a makeshift team by telephone and the experienced Bristols dominated, though home players eased off after the third inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristols
Perseverance
Jrs
Woonsocket
Bourn Rubber Co
Providence
Lafontaine
Jra
Bristol
Tucker
I Fitzgerald
VanAlmkerk
Berard
R.f
Danford
MolLaan
C.f
K. Rose
Wade
Haste
E. Rose
Hudson
Perseverance Jra
Degnan
Guinan
van Aimkerk
Strnock
McLaughlin
Udion
van Almkerk
Dunford
R. Rose
Leahy
Fitzgerald
Egnan
Sherry
Udson
K. J. Anderson
Naval Reserves to sail aboard Columbia for eight day cruise
Information from the Navy Department states the United States cruiser Columbia has been designated to take the Rhode Island Naval Battalion on an eight day summer practice cruise from Aug 25 to Sept 1. The Bristol Newport and East Providence divisions will travel by navy tug from Providence to Newport for boarding. The Columbia, a 7375 ton protected cruiser with 18509 horsepower and 11 guns, is led by Commander John M Bowyer. Four divisions will be commanded by Lieuts Gladding Lawton Howland Pittman Bliss. Slocum news: in Slocum Aug 12 Mrs Annie O wife of Capt George Slocum aged 70 years 17 days.
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Navy Department
Columbia
Rhode Island Naval Battalion
Bristol
Providence
East Providence
Navy
Newport
U. S. S. Columbia
John M. Bowyer
Edward P. Gladding
Charles E. Lawton
Howland Pitman
George M. Bliss
Injured at Rubber Factory in National India Rubber Plant
Joseph Edmunds a 22 year old packing worker was badly hurt Friday when a hand car jammed him between a post and the car. He suffered chest pain but no bones were broken, though ribs may be cracked. Doctor A M Merriman treated him. A 16 year old Portuguese, Manuel Taffan, was cut on the left arm by a cutting machine Saturday and received four stitches from Dr Merriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Edmunds
National India Rubber Company
Edmunds
A. M. Merriman
Manuel Taffan
Bristol aerie notes and new members voted in
Bristol aerie No. 958 F O E met at Grand Army Hall last evening. One membership application received and one new candidate voted in. A visiting committee appointed to aid sick or distressed members. John R. White Archibald M. Graham and James J. Walsh elected. A clam bake planned, five-member committee named. New apparatus costing 15 ordered for degree team. By laws to be printed. Plus a nautical quip about sailing knowledge and swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Aerie
Grand Army Hall
The
Aerie
John R. White
Archibald M. Graham
James J. Walsh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Curry Combs &c
State Street
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Std
Richmond St
E St. Oneson
Charles St
Jeri
R.H. Dunbar
Hope Street Florist
oSee
Marbie
Perry Streets
Poppasquash Road
Bristol, R. I
J. A. Reid
St. Louis
Per Serverance
Naval Reserves
Slocum
Annie O
George Slocum
Hope Street
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
Royal Craft
Moses J. Barber
Sam’l R. Dorrance
Frank A. Greene
Newport & Providence Railway CO
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Young’s Drug Store
Earle & Prew’s Express
Offige, Warren
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