Water supply debates and early manufacturing notes in Bristol
One Hundred Years Ago in Bristol reports intense local debate over introducing public water, noting poor Providence supply and pollution concerns from mills. It also covers a new patent for a mowing machine and two serious injuries at local works, including a boy losing an arm and a fatal burn from a stove fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Broad Street
Art
Norman
Pawtuxet
Blackstone
F.A. Geisler
Bea To Honor Ss V Gianola Testimonial Dinner
Salvatore Gianola, former Bristol school committee chair, is honored by the BEA at a testimonial dinner on Friday Feb 21 at Newport Naval Base. BEA president Alphonse Almeida commends his work for a healthy Bristol educational climate. Honorary chairs include Edward J. Fitzgerald and Joseph D. Sousa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Gianola
Bristol
Gianola
BEA
Alphonse Almeida
Newport Naval Base
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Joseph D. Sousa
Matthew Capone
Nat Candelmo
Joyce Tarbox
Mary Elizabeth Vermette
Wes Maynard
Mount Hope Chapter to Meet Monday at Masonic Temple
Mount Hope Chapter O.E.S. will gather at the Masonic Temple next Monday for an entertainment segment featuring slides by Earl and Fielder of Eastern Star installations and inspections. A Valentine Party, led by Mrs. Eazley W. Ramsay’s committee, will follow.
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Mount Hope
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Earl and Fielder
Eazley W. Ramsay
Anna R. Northup
Martha Washington
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ARNEL
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MAIN
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A.M
Bristol Phoenix
James Allyn
National Rubber Company
John H. Allyn
Bourn Street
S.S. Drury
Rhode Island Hospital
Caswell
Michael Donahue
Thames Street
Alfred Munes
A N Nunes Agency, Inc
Andrade Agency
Mineterance Lordl
B. W. Wall
Inert Oliver Ristol
Insurance
Bristol County
Charles Mason W
W. Richardson
Robert Nard
A A Edmonds Co
Oliver Thompson
Brian & Thompson
Barrington
We. O. J
ACBS
Angell St
York
Boston
Montclair
Tavares Motors
Market Street
RTE
Ss. V. Gianola
Mt. Hope
General Supply
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