Skating Tales from Bristol 1870s and a Copper Toe Sampson Era
Recollections of a Bristol youth in the 1870s describe early winter skating on local ponds. The narrator recalls copper toe shoes, social notes on poverty and fashion, and a day at Reynolds Mill Pond where crowds gathered as ice grew grip strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis DeWolf
Tutte
N.W
Holmes
David A Pierce
State St
Sidney DeWolf
Algy
Flossie
Lewis
Henry
Tanyard Lane
Ferry Road
Charlie Brown
Gen Burnside
DeWolfe
Billy Dimmock
Reynolds Mill Pond
Wood Street
Goodings Swamp
Rubber Company
Fred Fish
Clouds as lifting power and a mother's memory merge in Faith article
A period piece blends aviation analogies with spiritual uplift praising clouds as sources of lift. It notes a glider pilot uses rising air and storms to climb, then shifts to memorial verse for Grace Allanroe and Frances Tamburro, honoring their memory and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Frances Tamburro
Administratrix Appointed in Estate of Charles T Mello
Margaret S Mello of Bristol Rhode Island named Administratrix of Charles Travis Mello, deceased. Creditors must file claims with John W Church Clerk within the legal time limits, beginning January 19, 1945. Notice dated January 15, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Travis Mello
Margaret S Mello
Bristol
R I
John W Church
OHN
W Church
Antonio Cunha Souza
Stamp drive for wounded soldiers at O'Reilly General Hospital
Mrs Marjorie M Taylor appeals through the Phoenix for stamp donations to aid wounded soldiers at O'Reilly General Hospital Missouri. She notes an epidemic interest among nurses and offers to share addresses or forward stamps, inviting readers to cooperate in future editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bosworth
WHAS
Louisville
Kentucky
O’reilly General Hospital
Missouri
M.C
the Phoenix
Letter from Lt Ida Di Cianni to editor in India
A soldier in India writes that she has finally gathered all copies of the Phoenix and apologizes for changing addresses. She expresses appreciation for the small town news and says she looks forward to receiving the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
142Nd General Hospital
Apo
Opm
India
the Phoenix
Ida di Cianni
Anc
Tax Collector's Notice of Public Auction in Bristol
The Bristol Tax Collector Amos S. Gorham announces a public auction of real estate in Memorial Hall on Tuesday January 30 1945 at 11 AM Eastern. Parcels advertised December 29 1944 with tax and assessment amounts due for 1943 and prior years, cash terms.
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Bristol
R. I
Memorial Hall
Burnside Memorial Building
E.W.T
Board of Assessors
Amos S. Gorham
Public hearing on Bristol zoning amendment for Gooding tract
The Bristol Town Council will hold a public hearing February 6 1945 at 7 30 pm in the Council Chamber to consider changing the zoning of Lot No 2 Assessors Plat 111 at the southeast corner of Gooding Avenue and Naomi Street from Residence C to Business F. The hearing is requested by Marguerite S Gooding. By order of John W Church Clerk.
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Council
Burnside Memorial
Bristol
Marguerite S. Gooding
Gooding Avenue
Naomi Street
Rhode Island
Town of
John W Church
Public hearing on zoning change for Lot 11 Thames Street Bristol RI
Notice of a public hearing in the Burnside Memorial Building on February 6 1945 at 7 30 PM regarding a zoning change from Commercial G to Industrial H for Lot 11 Assessor’s Plat 8 easterly Thames Street Bristol RI area 8270 square feet. By order of the Town Council John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustice
Antonio Bottiglieri
Thames Street
Burnside Memorial Building
John YW
Council
Burnside Memorial
Bristol
Benjamin Paull
Als
Rhode Island
John W Church
Estate of Manuel Fernandes Administratrix Named
Alexandrina Fernandes of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as administratrix of the estate of Manuel Henry Fernandes late of Bristol who is deceased. The appointment is made in this office and takes effect January 5, 1945 under law. The notice lists case identifiers 1-5-12-19 and 1-1926 2-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Oliver
Lfe
Manuel Henry Fernandes
Alexandrina Fernandes
Bristol
John W Church
Maria C Souto
Bristol, RI
Antonio Cunha Souto
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Fee
Harry Bogert
Hope Street
DeWolfe Lane
Memoriam
Richard K. Morton
Rotary Bowling League
Grace Allunroe
I.e
Hell Cats
Mapes
Hall
Bruno
Sylvia
D Capone
Pole Cats
Garrity
Simmons
Smith
Church
L. Capone
Tom Cats
Bosworth
Newman
Wilbur
Nunes
Wild Cats
Ferrara
Bradford
Tel
U. S. Employment Service
Dunbar Ave
Bristol, R. I
Marjorie M Taylor
Buckley
USA
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Buffington’'S Pharmacy
Bristol R
Bradford St
Perles
Colgate
Waterbury
Scott’s
Scott
Fletcher
Warner
Vick
Kelley
UY. War Bonds
John W
Maria C Sulto
Jennie E. Paine
Stella Florence Paine
Jennie E Painetate
New Bedford
Commonwealth of
Probate Court
Emily Almeida
John Almeida
Mary Correira
Maria C. Souto
Phoenix
John W. Church
A. P. B. Don Luiz Fillipe
LincoJn Hall
Usher Avenue
Burnside Lodge, K. of
P. G. A. R. Hall
Endly
Hope St
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Undertaker
William Street Tel. Conn
Salvador Nunes
Hope
Ave
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Lady Sameant
Main St
Warren
Constitution
Todd
Sansone
J. A. Chartier
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. I
J. E. Connors
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Providence
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
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