Severe 1869 Bristol gale devastates town and harbor
The Bristol Phoenix reports a two hour hurricane on Wednesday that felled hundreds of trees, damaged churches and factories, wrecked boats and wharves, disrupted rails and telegraph lines, and caused widespread property loss with no confirmed deaths. The storm left extensive damage across town and Poppasquash with the railroad track washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rubber Company
Messrs. H
James F Chace
Thames Street
Congregational Church
John Turner
Church Street
James B White
Franklin Street
Samuel Norris
William McK. Chapman
State Street
Gardner's
Long Wharf
National Rubber Co’s
Sprague’s
Market Wharf
Condova
Rubber Co
Benjamin Butler
Redwood
Gardner
Newport
DeWolf’s
Helen
Carroll
Rockport
Maine
Rockpoint
Teazer
Fly
Steamboat Wharf
Deman
Jula
Charles F Herreshoff
Poppasquash
Bridge Flats
National Rubber Co
Wardwell Brothers
Bradford Street
Gladding
Charles F Herreshoff, Jr
Providence, Warren and Bristol
Bradford Durfee
Providence
Bristol
Fall River
Pappasquash Point
Warren Harbor
Chick Massa's Homer Wins for Ever Readys
Chick Massa homered in the fourth to break a deadlock and lift the Ever Readys to a 4 3 twilight league win over Eddie Bullock's Artillery. Massa's shot sent Louie Sylvia home as Chief Phillips and Tommie Van Voast matched four hits each. Errors fueled a three run Artillery first inning rally, but Ever Readys answered to take the lead and preserved it with sharp fielding plays by Paul Bruno and Manny Borges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Massa
Bill Doran
Eddie Bullock
Artillery
Louie Sylvia
Chief Phillips
Tommie van Voast
Colt High
Paul Bruno
Stanze
Buddy Congdon
Bingle
Manny Borges
Red McGinn
McGinn
Andrade
Morris
Massa ~W
Doran
Sylvia
Chassie LeClerc
van Voast
LeClerc
Massa
Pansa
Phillips
Borges
Ball— Andrade
Mancini
Bristol Event Lineup For Late August Through October
Coming events list Bristol Council K of C and Hope Circle host Carnival August 26 27 28 29 on K of C grounds State street Friday dance Bristol Yacht Club House Committee Aug 28. Sept 6 Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles bake outing Fales Grove. Sept 19 26 Oct 3 10 Saturdays Bazaar B T A. Oct 1 2 Thurs and Fri Musical play Mt Carmel Players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Council
K of C
Hope Circle
D. of I
K. of C
State Street
Bristol Yacht Club
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Fales’ Grove
Mt. Carmel Players
Corona Club Meets P A A In Riverside Tonight
The Corona Club of Riverside travels to the local diamond to face Alphonse Rebeiro's Portuguese-Americans. Frankie Sousa will pitch for the home team with Walter Dennis starting for the visitors as the game is set to begin at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Club
Riverside
Alphonse Rebeiro
Frankie Sousa
Walter Dennis
Radio Facts and Hints for Radio Owners in Bristol
Clifford T. Warner advises radio buyers to invest in quality parts and trusted service. If symptoms appear such as fading or buzzing, test tubes at a reliable dealer, replace with known brands, and consult an experienced repairman. Avoid cheap fixes and false device promises. ensure good outdoor antennas and regular tube checks to protect the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford T. Warner
Bristol
General Electric Company
Tere
Fixtt
Schools Invited to Rhode Island Industrial Exposition
Rhode Island officials invited all state school children from sixth grade up to attend the Rhode Island Industrial Exposition free of charge. The executive committee urged schools to bring pupils on September 14 to 16 between 10 am and 3 pm for an educational view of the state's diversified industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les ‘C J. France
James F Rockett
France
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Hartford
Barrifigon
Wis— Nning
Mane Avenue
Oliver Swanson
Swanson
Giuseppe Acciardo
Maple Avenue
Acciardo
Giuseppe Acciiardo
Bartagran
R. L
Edgar V. F. McCrillis
Grosvenor Building
Weybosset Street
Providence
R. Laug
Better Housing Office Opens Upstairs in Postal Ridg
The Better Housing office on the upper floor of the Ridg. Post Office is now open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Trained interviewers will explain mortgage refinancing and how to obtain modernization loans for property improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severino Scatena
Maria D. Beatant
Erk
Salavid
Phir
Bristol Post Office Mail Dispatch Times
Post office schedules show mail dispatched at 7 15, 9 45 in morning and 5 40, 7 15 in evening. Saturday 7 15 P M and Sunday times omitted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix
First Baptist
Gerd
Mount Road
James de Wolf
Charles Fales
John S. Ingraham
Chick” Massa
Weavis
Aguiar
Bettencourt
Witherell
Congdon
Lemaire
Z Borges
R Massa
Po Bruno
S Andrade
C Morris
Benda
McCarthy
Coutanche
C. J. Yoemans
First Baptist Church
Frankie
Wally
Dennis
Tia Sry
Call
Bristol Taxi CO
Nee Ea A
Burnside Social Club
Artillery Hall
John C. Trudell & CO
Jane
Greg
CADOE
Annie E. MacDougall
John W. Church
Benjamin M. Macdougall
ARROW
RUG
Colonial Steamship Line
Post Office
Federal Housing
Federal Building
Hope Street
Dorchester Mutual Firels. Co of
Boston
RE. L. Watson Co., Inc
Robert J. McKay
William Strest
Val. Conn
NAPPI
Odie
Paris
High Street
St.bristol
M. D
Miller
Warren
Warrpu.38
Rome
Peter
Bonvigin Plumbing
Eururners
Burton Street
Tol
Bristel
Bier Tance
E. W. Weaver & Son
Uilding
Ste
Nik Daiwa
Teleuphone
Bristoe T
HOPE
Aoe Ee
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