Elms and Town Hall Era Root and Church Relocation
Old Rhode Island reminiscences recount the 1800s Elm tree root and stump removal near Bradford and High streets aided by a steam roller. The piece details the Congregational Church’s move from Bradford street to its current site, town street straightening, a chapel building later used as Advent Church, and the normal school era with principals Colburn and Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Bradford
High Streets
Col. Callan
Bradford Street
Old Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
High
Bradford Streets
First ‘Congregational Church
Hope Street
Congregational Church
John Post Reynolds
Reynolds
Congregational Street
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Dahn P. Colburn
Colburn
Burton and
Daniel W. Goodwin
S. S. Drury
Goodwin
East Greenwich
Bristol
Bristol Chapter D A R holds December meeting at Mrs Sheldon’s home
The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs Newell B. Sheldon’s High Street home. Regent Mrs Charles R Blackmar Jr opened with a flag salute and song. Reports from the Secretary and Treasurer were approved. The evening featured songs by Mrs May Herrick Nichols and a piano piece. Mrs Charles E Hancock read about the Pilgrims. A Jan 5 all day sewing meeting for Hindman School was planned with bring a basket lunch. Tea and chocolate were served by Mrs Sheldon with Mrs Lanphear and Mrs Iverson assisting. hosts were Mrs Blackmar Jr and Mrs Batchelor of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Daughters of the America Revolution
Newell B. Sheldon
High Street
Charles R Blackmar, Jr
Barrington
May Herrick Nichols
Providence
Charles E. Hancock
Charles W. Young
Hindman School
Robert E. Lanphear
Andrew Iverson
Charles R. Blackmar
American 4 Railway Express Bristol Schedule
Outward departures list 11 20 am and 4 20 pm with fare 4.20. Inward arrivals at 11 am 2 pm and 5 pm. The fragment shows a Bristol timetable for American Railway Express services.
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American 4 Railway
Bristol
American’ Railway
Bristol and Beacon Christmas Goods and Local News
Local notices list Bristol and Beacon Bath Robe Blankets at 54 New York Store. Social Six to meet at Miss Isabel Starkey’s 58 Burton St. St Alban’s Lodge sets yearly officers at Masonic Temple. John P. Norton ill with pneumonia sent to Rhode Island Hospital. Community ads note Mayo’s Jersey ribbed underwear and men’s Union suits. Bristol Whist Club season near end with prize. Babbit Women’s Relief Corps Christmas tree event. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus initiates new class. Edwin G Into of New York, former Bristol resident and WWII naval officer, visiting friends.
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Beacon
New York
Rhode Island
Mayo’s
Jersey
Suzman’s
Myhsrsee Redhet
EBS Tol Aerie
F. O
Rufus E. Murray
City Island
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Charles H. Dillon
North Kingstown
Dillon
Angell & Cash
Lillian Slade
Bristol Children’s Home
Slade
Providence
U. S
Hmods
Bristol
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
G.A.R. Hall
Babbitt Post
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
K. O. C- Rooms
Edwin G. Inte
U S. Navy
J. G
John M. Into
Benjamin's Market Specials Card List
Sour Kraut Armour Veri best No 24 can 15c Quaker Oat Food 2 minutes per pkg 10c King's Malt bottle 25c Fancy Head Lettuce bun 12c Boston Market Celery 22c Cape Cod Cranberries qt 15c O Cedar Polish 25c
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Armour’s
Boston
Friday Night Social At Industrial Workers Forum
The Industrial Workers Social announces Friday Night Social events with two NI R teams wrestling in basketball and bowling, a boxing bout between Portuguese youths, potato and shoe races, vaudeville acts, a feature moving picture, and reels. Dr. Tupper speaks with M. J. Brines and M. Gerry leading a discussion. Doors open 7.30. tickets scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.I.R
Dr. Tupper
M. J. Brines
M. Gerry
Industrial Bowling League
Industrial Basketball League
Industrial Workers Social
Daughters of Isabella elect officers and plan January events
The Daughters of Isabella organization elected officers at a meeting and arranged a series of whists for January. Mentions include Mary Mortis as guardian, Nellie Biannigan as captain, and Margaret J. Morris as past regent. A supper and sale were set for a G A R Hall gathering Thursday evening.
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Hebatins
Hope
Cipeleys
Isabella
Mary
Henry
Eyals
Eae
Af Sandal
Setretany
Helen
Condon
Mary Mortis
Nellie Biannigan
Josephine Brogan
Morlitor
Nora Dwyer
Mary“ E Morris
Mary Mahoney
Catherine
Gray
Fside
Lena Vermette
Quis Guat Menard
Grace Pay
Annie ‘Edmonds
Margaret J. Morris
G.A.R. Hall
United Whist Club Prizes Awarded at Odd Fellows Hall
Prizes were awarded at the United Whist Club event held last night in Odd Fellows Hall. Ladies first went to Mrs. Asa W. Hathaway, followed by Mrs. William J. Munro and Mrs. Elisha Hibbert in the consolation. In the men’s division Newman took second, Willard S. Kenney Jr. won third, with Willard S. Kenney Sr. taking consolation and Robert J. Anderson among prize recipients.
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United Whist Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Asa W. Hathaway
William J. Munro
Elisha
Hibbert Consolationa En Migzim
Mestidie Alders
Cene Geeeeye Newman
Willard S. Kenney Jr
Willard S. Kenney, Sr
Robert J. Anderson
Miss Sullivan Adds Novel Gifts for Christmas
Miss Sullivan has expanded her business with several novelties ideal for Christmas gifts, highlighting new items that may attract holiday shoppers.
Easterbrooks Block Furniture Set For Sale
A hand carved mahogany set includes Roman chair rocking chair straight chair large double chair and cabinet plus a gold leaf tea table with painted top and glass protector, red velvet rug 8 6 by 10 6 and a combination writing desk and book case. View by appointment. Telephone Warren 269 J.
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Warren
Lost antique cameo ring described with gold band
Four years after the loss a white cameo featuring a colonial woman under a tree on flesh background is sought. The oval stone measures about half an inch. A reward is offered for information leading to the finding or possession. Contact PHQ NIX OFFICE at address E.
Salesmen Wanted for Official Bust of Terrence J. MacSwiney
Advertises live wire salesmen to organize crews across America selling a copyrighted bust titled the Irish Martyr. Manager pay starts at $500 per week with rapid earnings, directing applicants to contact the Irish Art Association in Pawtucket Rhode Island.
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America
Terrence J. MacSwiney
Irish Art Association
Chamber of Commerce Bidg
Pawtucket
R. 1
Lost Goodyear spare tire ad seeks postal service job
Classified note reports a lost Goodyear spare tire and demountable ring 51-2 x 5. It advertises Bristol Men and women over 17 for Postal Mail Service with pay of 125 dollars monthly. Experience unnecessary. For examination details write R. Terry at 858 Continental Bldg Washington DC.
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Goodyear
B. French
Bristol
R. Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Continental Bidg
Washington, D. C
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Phoenix
Bristol County
Farrally
Ofice
R. I
Bristol Post Office
Phenix
Phonix
M. Darling
Richard C. Quirk
Sarold
Ploce
Hasbrouck Block
Wood Street
C. E. Hancock
News of
Benjamin
H. P. Trudell
Second Street
Harrison St
Westminster St
R. T
West
United Whist
CLUB
Easterbrooks Block
Ring
Wardwell Farm
Bay View Avenue
Old Bristol
Warner
Old Franklin Street
O. K
Fred L. Warner
High St
Robinson
Thames St
Louis Benjamin Wood and
Catherine Streets
CIFT
THE
Bristol “Y
Glad Hand
Sodene
Giusti
State Street
L. F. Cohen the Watchmaker
St. Michael’s Church
Winsol
Cerizane
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Y. D. Fruit
St. Michael's Church
Garland Gas
Phoenix Office
Franklin Street
Mathew Capone
Usher St
Bhatt
Collins Street
Samuel Kinder
Colt Farm
Rel
William A. Doran
Thames Streets
Ve Sds
ST ‘Johnston
Boer
Soo
Gera
Quai
Hope ST
ITY Footwear
Y. M. C. A. Block
F. T. Remieres
Hope and Bradford
Pure Food Store
Abby
Indian River
Florida
Cloverbloom & Brookfield
New
California
Libby’s
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