Town Debates School Lot Acquisition Over Colt Memorial
The chamber discussion centers on the Colt Memorial High School lot along Central street owned by the Colt estate. A council member argues the town should acquire the entire parcel, while Fudge Hamill contends heirs would not sell part of the lot out of respect for Col Colts memory, so no action was taken.
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Colt Memorial High
Central Street
Col Colt
Fudge Hamimll
Col Colts
Star Wondersant The West Non Dave Ty Ed
The Star Theatre presents a western melodrama featuring Mr Ott as a state police sergeant hunting a gang led by McGraw in a town ruled by political boss Battling King. Uncle Duches Withins influences the plot as Ott leads his squad to uncover crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Fey
Garsty
Gin Ture Productions
Warham
Aredes
L Atest Feature Oofftcutye
Star Theatre
Ott
Mowesver
Uncle Duches
Bristol Scouts Plans And Meetings Outline For Week
The Bristol Troops of Boy Scouts of America announce a meeting this evening at 7 30 with annual reports and sworn-in recruits followed by an indoor camp fire A troop inspection by the Deputy Commissioner is set for Wednesday and plans for the April Fourth anniversary are discussed A number of patrols and new leaders are featured with activities and a rally to be staged by Troop 2 and related groups.
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Bristol
Amelia
Evers
Ais
Patra
Poona
Prain
George’ “Ohnet
Rameau
William Fox
Charles Richman
George Drsden
Pegg
Shaw
Dr Dryden
Barbara
Castleton
William Tooker
Marion Davies
Joseph Urban
Mary Tudor
Princess Mary
Miss Davies
Fach
Mary
Charles Brandon
Mass Davies
New York
Strand
Modern Theatres
Providence
What Is Good Lens In Photography
The text defines a good lens as one that gives a perfectly clear distinct image with no distortion or false images when used at a large stop and wide angle. It notes that to judge a lens as good we must know its effective aperture and included angle, implying more is needed than mere sharpness.
Sacred ground marked for descendants near old survey line
Elizabeth Seabury notes Captain Hayman’s daughter Sarah married Thomas Church, linking descendants who seek to preserve the neglected sacred ground after years of neglect. Surveyors used d as a line check and the spot remains a point of family interest.
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Hayman
Sarah
Thomas Church
Benjamin Church
Elizabeth Seabury
Tuckahoe Pays Silent Homage to Unknown Revolutionary Soldiers
The New York Herald reports over 3500 visitors paid quiet tribute to two unknown Revolutionary soldiers in two flag draped caskets at Tuckahoe Village Hall. General Pershing sent a wreath. Major Allen W. Gileon and Captain Cromwell arrived with the staff. The remains, found in a Midland avenue sand pit, are tied to Washington's army and will be buried on Memorial Day in the local cemetery.
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New York Herald
Tuckahoe
Pershing
Tuckahaw
Allen W. Gileon
Cromwell
Midland Avenue
Washington
Battle of
White Plains
Graveyard dispute sparks Bristol chapter plea for school site
Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution urges town council to preserve the old graveyard slated for a new high school. Mrs Ostrander notes neglect and offers funds while Miss Manchester locates Revolutionary Burials, stressing duty to honor soldiers.
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A. M. Merriman
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ostrander
New York Sea
Hartford
Conn
Manchester
Preservation of the Old Burst Barn Grounded Heritage
A reader expresses gratification at this paper for letters and editorials supporting the preservation of a historic site. The sacred memorial of early inhabitants is valued by Newington residents and descendants who seek concerted action to safeguard the old town relic.
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The
Phoenix
Nonsensical Event Schedule From Historic Page
Fragmentary OCR lists various events and clubs with unclear dates and names. It mentions Daughters of psu Ape TP 120 and The Colonels Mara with references to Colt bemona dian sae and Class of 1423, but specifics are illegible.
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Naoaab Pazeet
Poostes
Apo
Meoadas
Dreadnaught
Pook
Mnd Hose Company
Apr. Do
Puesdas
Torand Armay Bhai Ares
Ttes Cire
Psu
Mara
Bemona Dian
Stockings Prove Handy for Wrapping Furniture
For moving, old stockings are recommended to wrap chair and table legs. They resist tearing and prevent scratches where paper leaves exposed, making protection during transit more effective.
Notice of probate for Ada F Lawton estate Bristol 1923
February 14 1923 notice that Ada F Lawton of Nicatal died and her will is admitted to probate in Bristol Probate Court. Edwin F Lindsey named executor and all creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from first advertisement. John W Church Clerk.
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Bristol
Ada F Lawton
Nicatal
John W Church
Edwin F Lindsey
Merely a Rattlesnake on the Miami River
In Florida along the Miami river natives discuss spirit manifestations. A man recalls waking in his cabin and hearing a creeping noise, lighting a match, and realizing it was only a large rattlesnake, ending his belief in spirits.
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Miami River
Florida
Bristol girls face visiting team in Navy Armory match
Physical Science club manager Murray reports Bristol hosts a visiting aggregation with Harrington Sullivan Dannin and McIntosh as anchors. The Bristol five, plus a girls game at halftime against Last Greenwich Academy, is touted as the season highlight with plans to feature champion Boston area teams soon.
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Newport
Murray
Bristol
Bris
An Harrington
Sullivan
Tenter
Dannin
McIntosh
Naval Armory
Greenwich ‘Academy
Boston
Lexington High
Norwood High
Tiverton
Bluebirds
Miss Bryant
Walsh
Murphy
Letesler
Backache Relief Ad Ends In Bristol
A Bristol testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney symptoms. John A West of 554 Thames St credits the remedy with stopping sharp pains and improving secretions after using it a few times. Price 60c and available from dealers nationwide.
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Doan
West
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
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