Christmas at Grandma Graham's Quiet House
Martha Graham recovers from a sprain as Christmas unfolds with her family visiting. The doctor suggests relief from pain and a possible gift in disguise, while Martha enjoys a rare, relaxed holiday with grandchildren and relatives helping. Her grandchild's bond brings her joy and a new sense of family unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Trenton
Graham
Alice
Mary
Bertha
Charlie
Doctor Trenton
Western Newspaper Union
Bargain Christmas Miracle Feathers a Tree from an Apple Sprig
In a barren town a New York engineer and his wife Mary create a magical Christmas tree from an apple tree with paper decorations and candles. The family’s first winter in town proves resourceful and heartwarming as the children celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Joe
New York
Mary
Western Newspaper Union
ARU
States strengthen penalties for stealing Christmas trees and greens
Rhode Island officials urge citizens to respect private property as Christmas trees and greens become targets. The 1928 law allows fines up to 200 dollars, imprisonment up to one year, and license revocation for vehicle use in theft. State Police, Agriculture, and Public Roads board pledge heightened enforcement to prevent damage to farm timber and disease spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State Board of Public Roads
Rhode Island Department of Agriculture
Dis- Ilka
Rhode Island
Department of iState
Department of Agriculture
Tri State Department of Agriculture
Health Hint On TB Guard Against It
It advises vigilance as tuberculosis treatment improves yet still requires caution and prompt exams. Emphasizes testing when in doubt and not taking chances with children’s health.
De La Salle Coach Speaks at Bristol Lions Club Meeting
Coach Edward Clarke of De La Salle Academy Newport spoke at the Bristol Lions Club gathering in the Hotel Belvedere urging support for high school athletics. The club voted to donate 5 to the American Legion Christmas Basket fund and formed a committee to arrange a float for the Legion National Convention in Boston next fall. The club’s Christmas Party is set for next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion's Club
Edward Clarke
de la Salle Academy
Newport
Bristol Lion's Club
Hotel Belvedere
Clarke
American Legion
National Convention of the Legion
Boston
Betty Janes and the baby brother in a family scene
A mother’s habit of returning items is described as the family visits Betty Janes who expresses affection for her baby brother. Getty Janes accompanies the scene and notes the baby’s arrival the night before and concerns about teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Janes
Getty Janes
Sale adjourned to December 21 1929
A notice from Bristol District adjourns the sale to Saturday December 21 1929 at the same time and place, James F Meiggs Deputy Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
James F Meiggs
Bristols
James F. Meiggs
Public Auction Set On Bristol Real Estate Interest
Sheriff office in Bristol announces a public sale of the attached real estate described as the easterly half of a two acre school lot on Bradford Wood and State streets lot 6. The auction is scheduled for December 7 1929 at 11:00 AM at the Bristol County Court House to satisfy an execution issued by Providence Superior Court in favor of Jacob Dondis against Angelo Panzarella Alfredo Clerico Amelia Panzarella and Julia Clerico.
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Sheriff's Office
Bristol
A. D
Providence
Rhode Island
A .D
Frank A. Pease
Fall River
Massachusetts
Salvatore Panzarella
John Doe
Bristol County
Congregational Street
Catholic Congregational Society
William H. Philips
Royal Dawley
Laura A. Chaffee
Bristol County Court House
James F Meiggs
Superior Court
Jacob Dondis
John Dosa
Commonwealth of Massachusets
Angelo Panzarella
Alfredo Clerico
Richard Roe
Amelia Panzarella
Jane Doe
Julia Clerico
Bradford, Wood
State Streets
Friedman Brothers
Warren
Horace Peck
Church and
Thames Streets
James LeBaron
Church Street
Hugh Holmes
Wm F. Fish
Thames Street
Bourn Street
Amalia C. Panzarella
Bourn
Nancy Holmes
Amaliae C. Panzarella
Self Handicap Rifle Competition Opens at Bristol Armory
Beginning last Tuesday the Bristol Train of Artillery Rifle Club started a self handicap rifle shoot on State street range. The December competition offers 1st prize 300 rounds, 2nd 200, 3rd 100. 10 targets, 3 positions, 10 cents entry per target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street
Bristol Train of Artillery Rifle Club
Rifle Club
Appointment of Guardians for Abelo Criscolo of Bristol
Probate Court of Bristol appoints two guardians for Abelo Criscolo and requires bond. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from the notice date. Signed by Clerk John W Church and Guardian A. Currier Jr. dated December 5 1929.
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Elizabeth B. Cabot
Bristol
John W. Church
Rhode Island Hospital Trust CO
Providence R. I
Abelo Criscolo
John W Church
Cn E. A, Currier, JK
Guardian
Rose Cirillo
Angelo Cirillo
Ferdinand Cirillo
Teresa Cirillo
Domenico DE Cristofaro
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Franklin ST. Taxi Service
Frederick Middleton
Cadillac
Tel
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Hope Circle
St. Mary's Auditorium
Gaspeo
Daily Due
Buffington’s Drug Store
Hope Street
Mailland’s Store
Wood St
THE
New Haven
R. R
Providence Plantations
Bristol, Sc
B. T. A. Armory
Sheriff’s Safe
State OF Rhode Island
Geo
T. Ingra
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Sarah E. Chadwick
Sarah F. Chadwick
Guard Court
Ree
A. Chadwick
Executrix
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
NERAL
William Street
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
G. M. ‘Wilbur
Constitution
ST. Bristol
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Freeborn
R. Cole
Undertaker
Bartea St
G. H. Spencer Reakng Co
F. M. Gifford
Constitution Street
B. L
Dorchester Mutual
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E. L. Watson CQ
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State
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