Aunt Grant and Burgoyne retreat in Bristol recollections
From the Bristol Phoenix January 15 1887 recounts Aunt Grant a Rhode Island misfit who married Dick Grant and fled Burgoyne's advance to Bennington Saratoga. Her vivid tale recalls frostbitten troops, a convent education and a perilous New York journey with relatives amid redcoat lines and Brunswicks.
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Quebec
Plage
Dick Grant
Arnold
Lamb
New York
Bristol
Munro
Metacom Avenue
Joseph Munro
Rhode Island
Araguel
Samrat A. Ceheres Tamsikerty
Col. Francis
Reidesel
Brunswickers
Francis
Burgoyne
Stillwater
Saratoga
St. Clair
Hudson
Manhattan
Cneirs
Henry Clifton
National Birthdays By Raymond Pitcairn
The piece reflects on Independence Day, asking if America's spirit of liberty and democracy remains strong since 1776. It ponders whether citizens still uphold the founders’ ideals or have drifted from them, urging pride if yes and warning of loss if no.
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United States
America
Tom AE
Verbal and Oral Distinction in Replies Noted
The text contrasts verbal and oral that word meaning oral by mouth and warns that a verbal answer is misused when an oral answer is intended. It states a verbal reply can be given in writing, clarifying language usage.
Italian All Stars Meet Portuguese Nine In Charity Series
Opening game of a three game series at the Common features Louie Castriotti’s Italian All Stars versus Johnnie Joseph’s Portuguese American nine. Funds raised aid the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel observances July 16 and 17.
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Louie Castriotti
Johunié Josephs
Frenchy Cavallaro
Frankie Sousa
Cavallaro
Duke Abbruzzi
Josephs
Foxy Marshall
Hut Correira
Renda
Johnnie Andrade
Manny Borges
River Cardoza
Flash Ferreira
Tony Perry
Whitey Mello
Louie Sylvia
Joe Borges
Joe Aguiar
Chappie Oliver
Manual Morris
Artie Pansa
Lefty Parisi
Chet Massa
Frankie Securo
Joe
Mike Turillo
Tony DelPiano
Marty
Weekend of July Fun Features Marx Brothers and Slapstick
The notice advertises a two day summer show with the Marx Brothers in a cheeky lineup including Chico and Harpo in A Day at the Roices and KSAN attractions. It promises screams song hits sun tanned sweeties and a seal act plus two features on Sunday James Cagney in Great Guy with Mae Clarke and Hal Roach’s Laurel and Hardy in Way Out West.
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Warx Brog
Chico
Harpo
The
James Cagney
Guy
Mae Clarke
Hal Roach Studios
Laurel and Hardy
Prince and the Pauper Adventure with Errol Flynn
Warner Bros presents Mark Twain's tale of two regular kids and a daring adventurer whose prank nearly topples an empire. The brave two youths and the famed star cast guide a thrill packed story of courage and cleverness for July 12–13 showings.
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America
Warner Bros
Mark Twain
Prince and the
Errol Flynn
Claude Rains
Henry Stephenson
Barton MacLane
the Mauch Twins
Bill
Bobby
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Beachmount Lots 9 and 11 in Bristol Rhode Island
Notice of hearing before the Probate Court of Bristol on July 19 1937 at 10 o clock A M for the guardianship petition of John H Wall filed by Edna M Wall wife of John H Wall. The plan shows two parcels on Peck Avenue in Bristol as Beachmount Lot numbers 9 and 11.
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Peck Avenue
Bristol
Rhode Island
Beachmount Manor
Beachmount Land Company
John William Brown
Albert A Edmonds
Estate of James B Keeler probate admission notice
The Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the last will and testament of James B Keeler late of Bristol deceased and appoints William Toddonnell executor with bond. Creditors must file claims with the clerk of the court beginning July 2 1937 per law.
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James B. Keeler
Bristol
Absentee Estate of Nathaniel Gladding to appoint administratrix
Bristol probate notice dated June 28 1937 asks Nathaniel Sparks and others to nominate Genevieve B McCanna of Warren RI or another suitable person as administratrix of Nathaniel Gladding absentee deceased who has been missing over seven years. Hearing set July 19 1937 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
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Chery
Anna Cherry
Triste
Cherry Darling Hallworth
Fredericck
Probate Court Room
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Frederick Alan Hallworth
Anna Cherry Gross
Providence
R. IL
Antonio Montagna
Gerardo Codola
Bristol Phonix
John H. Wall
Edna M. Wall
Edna M Wall
Stlon
Probate
John W Church
Rorate Court
Nathaniel Gladding
Nathaniel W Sparks
Genevieve B. McCanna
Warren
Rhode Island
Athaniel Gladding
Charles Gladding
T&bserter
Nawae
Charlies Gladding
Estate of Alice Bullock and Hugh Murphy Petition Records
The executrix of Slewates auemea Estate files for bond and accounting actions. An appraiser and attorney are named with tasks to inventory the estate, continue administration to Oct. 18, and seek approval of final accounts and bond sufficiency.
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Ata Tech
Auemea Estate
Nora Nia
Albert
Farlear
Hugh Murphy
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