Autos In The Old Days Tales From The Pioneer Trail
A traveler recalls rough roads and horse drawn delays as early motorists faced slick mud, hired teams, and costly rescues. He describes stubborn road hurdles, rising car interest, Ford’s Detroit factory plans, few women drivers, and the need for roadside refueling and lodging as autos begin to reshape travel along The Pioneers Trail.
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Ford
Detroit
Bristol
Equestrienne
Marguerite DeWolf
Stearns
Los Angeles
Tacoma
Fred Harvey
Santa Fe
Lynch
Ezra Meeker
U S Rubber snaps five game skid with Bristol win 43 to 35
In the first evening, U S Rubber defeated Bristol Manufacturing 43 35 to end a five game losing streak. Mike Del Piano and Andy Vollaro paced Ascoli s who led 31 19 at half while Butler scored 25 for a season high.
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Defeai Wn
U. S
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Ascoli’s
Vikings
Mike del Piano
Andy Vollaro
Obituary and funeral for Jokine Garvin in North Cemetery
Jokine Garvin died Saturday afternoon at 136 Bradford Street. Memorial services were held at Wilbur Memorial Chapel with Rev. Anthony Parshley officiating. Burial followed in North Cemetery. Attendees included Victoria Paiva and other American Legion Auxiliary members, Legion officials, and Postmaster Daniel W. Coggeshall.
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Garvin
Bradford Streat
Wilbur
Memorial
Anthony
al Parshley
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
North Cemetery
Victoria Paiva
American Legion Auxiliary
Manuel P.goulart
Iia Sittard
A. Condon
Haroh
American Legion
Robert Suzman
Department
Bertram W. Wall
Frederick W. Coggeshall
Samuel J. Smith
Fred M. Straight
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Boston Hotel Circle initiates seven daughters event
The Statler Boston hosted a Sunday afternoon circle event with Mrs. Johanna McClure presiding. Luncheon consecrated the proceedings while a model initiation accompanied by Mary Cobden Helen Arnes Lene McKenna Ethel Connery Marguerite Jordan and Madeline Cortellessa attended.
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Tsai
Circle
Hotel Statler
Boston
Othe
Johanna McClure
McClure
Mary Cobden
Helen Arnes
Lene McKenna
Ethel Connery
Marguerite Jordan
Madeline Cortellessa
Local services ad mix including cleaning tailoring and painting
Readable portions list John The Tailor phone delivery service and a Bristol Rhode Island address for home repairs interior exterior painting and paperhanging. Also mentions contractor remodeling insurance coverage and a painting contractor with at home wallpaper selection and calls to arrange service.
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Nemicue Insurance
Thames ST
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Narragansett Ave
West Barrington
Warren
Goodyear
Toplin’s Garage
Studebaker Sales & Service
TEL
Bristol, R. I
Herbert CG. Larly We
Mig. Co
Cutler
Malo
Rf Tappero
Bruno
Pontes
Rg Castro
Rg Felix
Keith
Bristol Mfg
Massa
Rf Sousa
Rf Cordeiro
Lf Ferreira
Lf Costa
Lf Jones
C Cavalieri
C Grabert
Rg Maetoza
Lg Troiano
Esso
P S. del Piano
M. del Piano
Cordeiro
Rf Vollaro
If Securo
The
Sunday League
Dom Canna
Ernest Fredrick
Savy Vitello
Ant Santulli
Vinny Saviano
Lenny Digati
Willie Dias
Bernie Esposito
Willie Ferrara
Guy Marabello
Johnny Paniello
Sabu Paniello
Eee
Ae Mx
Tareas
Annie Ela
Seaton
Ferrara Oil CO
Wood ST
METER
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins
P. G E. L. Warenes Jace, Inc
Bocsat
Providence
Mr Valetize
Aes
Bristol County Valet System
Main St
Kearney
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Kitty
Business Directory
Bristol and Vicinity
Bradford
John
Joseph Andrade
Charles ST
R. I
J. R. Balfour
Joseph Bisband
Medeiros & Carreiro
Calso Mining
Hope St
Bay View Ave
George S. Sparks
Dimond Ave
R. L Tel
C. W. Weaver
Weaver
High Street
Bragantin
Thompson Ave
Frank Bragantin
Bristol County Roofing Company
John McIntosh
Charles M. Connery
Burton
Robert J. McKay
Frank Cardoza
Shaws Lane
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Com
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Ralph Defelice
Constitution St. Tel
Main
Constitution
Tel. Br
William LeClair
Spencer
Planing Woodworking
Eugene Bryone
Dominick Paniello
Easterbrooks
Mr. Accardo Call Warren
Correia
St. Tel
Federal Chimney Co
Parker Ave
Warren Tel
Jose A. Rodrigues
Childs St
War
Barker Ave
Trucking & Moving
Cav
First Street
Cheshire Tracking Co
Thames
William Cheshire
Bristol County
Joseph C. Silvia & Sons
Bayview Ave
E. J. Steen
Burnside Lodge, K. of
P. G.A.R. Hall
Hope Street
Monda Auspices
Mh Incl
Bristol District Nursing Association
Miss Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
High SL
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