Hog Island Name Origins and Local History
The article traces Hog Island in Portsmouth from its Native name Chesawannock to its enduring name. It records ownership by James O Wolf and descendants, the Arnold farm era, land uses, and early 19th century attempts to change owners and plans for penal institutions. It notes the island’s geography, fertility from seaweed compost, and the Arnold family’s quiet life.
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Chesawannock
Cheesewannke
Chessawannock
Hog Island
Providence
James O’wolf
Atlantic
Bristol Harbor
Bristol Ferry
Cranston
Portsmouth
Ray Arnold
Mr Arnold
Ed Munro
Arnold
Bunal
Arnold Hee
James 1 Wolf
James TD Wolf Perry
Sermon on Lincoln Read in St Michael's Church
The Easter sermon by Canon Parshle reflects on President Lincoln's death on Good Friday but urges readers to keep the feast. It praises Lincoln's integrity and compares him to Washington while noting his flaws and virtues and the nation's mourning and gratitude.
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Lincoln
DR. Locke
ST. Michael’s Church
Trinity Church
Boston
St. Michaels Church
Canon Parshle
Washington
David
Christ
New View on Auto Radiator Action From Du Pont Study
A seven year Du Pont chemists project headed by Dr H C Duus challenges the tea kettle model of the radiator. It finds that 90 percent of coolant loss is from leaks, not boiling, and that methanol based anti freezers remain viable. Small molecule methanol provides easier leakage protection and improved summer efficiency when added with rust inhibitors.
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du Pont Company
H. C. Duus
Duus
Bristol Couple Weds In Candlelight Epiphany Ceremony
Miss Leonora Wardwell deRocha daughter of Mr and Mrs Verginio J deRocha Wardwell Farm and Fred erick C Alger son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Alger of Cole Street wed at St Michael's Episcopal Church Boston pastor Rev Marvin W Topping officiated assisted by Canon Anthony R Parshley The bride wore egg shell satin brocade with pale green and lilies of the valley bouquet Her sister was maid of honor Best man was William N Alger Ushers included Charles Baldwin Wenceslow Borda John Glines Harold C Peckham. The couple will reside at 66 Sheridan Avenue Medford Mass. Mrs Alger attended Colt Memorial High School Fast Greenwich Academy and RISD. She worked for Wardwell Lumber. The bride is a Bristol native and descendant of an early town family. The groom born in Wickford attended Colt and Brown University and previously led the First Baptist Church School. he now works in Boston.
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Gardner
Col S P Colt
Herbert M Howe
Walter H Knight
Knight
Bristol
Hog Island
Portsmouth
Tie
Ray Arnold
Ray
Ee Rav
Rav
Providence
Leonora Wardwell deRocha
Verginio J deRocha
Wardwell Farm
Frederick C Alger
Joseph Alger
Cole Street
Marvin W Topping
Boston
State Street
This Town
St Michael's Episcopal Church
Anthony R. Parsh
Leonora Wardwell
WT C Wardwell
Rhode Island
Providence Biltmore
Alger
Sheridan Avenue
Medford
Mass
Better Health Campaign Planned for Bristol
Lloyd C Thompson announces a Better Health campaign in Bristol under Buffington's Pharmacy sponsorship. The plan follows conferences with Bristol physicians and aims to educate the public on proper medical care and to curb quackery and malpractice through ongoing health talks each Tuesday.
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Lloyd C Thompson
Physicans Expansion Bureau
Bristol
Buffington
Thompson
W R_ Buffington
R. Buffington
State College Players to Present Ruddigore
Under Mr McCaul the Rhode Island State College Glee clubs will stage Ruddigore February 27 and 28 in Edwards Hall. The college orchestra, directed by McCauley, will accompany. The operetta follows a brisk plot with humor and memorable music. The glee clubs have produced The Mikado H M S Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance with success.
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McCaula
Rhode Island State College Glee Clubs
Edwards Hall
McCauley
Reynolds Fifth Grade Patriotic Program Shown After Noon
Students at Reynolds School presented a patriotic program in the auditorium featuring flag routines, recitations, and songs. Beatrice Vargas and Mary Oliver led performances with pieces on Lincoln and America, with Rita Pagano as announcer.
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Reynolds School
Mary C Matafonte
Calute
Beatrice Vargas
Columbia
School
Lincoln
Alfead Casta Tare
Anthony Trotano
Anthony Martin
Anthony Maciel
Mario’ Paradiso
Mary Olver
Alice Almeida
Josephine Scoloro
Mary C Almeida
Irene Medeiros
Helen’ Romano
Carshine Manchieri
Rose Ruggiero
Gilda Proto
America
Rita Pagano
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Charles C. F. Thompson
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Personal Loan Department
Jos. K. Hunt
H. C. Dunsenting Oon
Ruddigore
Pace
Telus Osee
Peterson
Eatsum
Hoyt
S. S. Pierce Co
Keeblers Bevs
London
Cafe Des Invalides
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