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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1880

Page

2

Our Second Century Our Presidential Choices

In our present Republican candidate for President we have a self-made man whose practical genius and disciplined intellect reflect our nation’s strength. The nominee and running mate combine statesmanship military experience and scholarly background, aligning with our hope that their administration will advance the country’s welfare and moral calibre.

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Special Probate Court Names Custodian for Becker Estate

At a Monday Court of Probate session William H. Spooner was named Custodian of Christina Becker’s property after her commitment to the State Lunatic Asylum at Cranston. The report notes Hoffman's visit to town to arrange a July August debut of Eichberg's comic opera Doctor of Alcantara with a notable cast and planned rehearsals next week, with Mrs Hoffman directing stage business. Proceeds from the Neptune boat benefit are mentioned in connection with the opera schedule.

Court of Probate William H. Spooner Christina Becker Cranston Mr. Hoffman August Eichberg Hoffman Spyotsiel Christina Reckie Spooner Bristol Wm. R. Taylor Thames Street Bank of Bristol Henry Goff

Property Transfers and Town Council Meeting Report

Land sales include Bay View avenue near Peck rocks to Charles H. Gary for s Mary Cahill to Patrick Hammill on Prospect street area for 125. Sylvester Carr sold to John Vieira de a Guiar on a new northerly street for 145. Smiths sold to Archibald Bell on Wood street for 250. Richmonds sold two acres near Tan Yard lane for 800. Town Council met with fair board. 4000 authorized for town use. Special constables appointed. independence celebration invite acknowledged. Accounts examined total 32.73. Notices for fire inquiry meeting sent to numerous residents for July 1. Council adjourned to July 1.

W T. O. Wardwell Charles H. Gary Bay View Avenue Wood Street Peck's Rocks S— Mary Cahill Patrick Hammill Prospect Straet Catherine Street Mount’ Lane Sylvester W. Carr John Vieira de A Guiar Jonathan B. Munro Edmund E. Horton A. L. Burdick Newport

Bristol Town Records Reveal Early Selectmen and Meeting House Debates

March 1712 to 1716 entries show Bristol voters choosing assessors Col. Nath l Paine Capt. Sam u l Gallop and Mr. Jos. Torrey, appointing a committee to assess the Meeting House roof, discharging prior committees, and regulating foxes birds road gates and selective school hours. Other notes include salary settlements, pew installations, Sabbath discipline, and livestock allowances on common lands.

Col Nath’l Paine Samu’l Gallop Jos. Torrey Sam’l Gallop Charles Church Sam'l Royal David Cary Robert Jolls Bristol Swanzey Jolls Fales Col. Paine Gallop Josiah Torrey Byfield Jno. Sparhawk John Cary

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