Girondists in the French Revolution and their fate
The Girondists, moderate Republicans from La Gironde, opposed the September Massacres and the king’s execution. After an impeachment attempt against Marat failed, they were defeated on July 2 1798. Eighty one deputies were arrested, and October 380 saw 21 tried and sentenced to death with 20 guillotined the next day as Valaze killed himself upon hearing his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
National Convention
Vergniauc
Gaudet
Gensonne
Grangeneuve
Dnnens
Department
la Gironde
Jacobin
Mountain Party
Marat
Valaze
Mending with Rivets for Leaks and Repairs
The passage explains using common copper rivets to mend items that can not be soldered. Rivets can fix leaks in a galvanized wash tub unless the leak is on the seam, where a rivet might still seal it.
Swagger Avails Little to Elevation and Pride
The passage notes that swagger leads to ridicule and oblivion, while family records show many promising hopes ending in disappointment. It also observes that some individuals must apologize for their missteps and misplaced expectations.
French mayor performs mock civil wedding as prisoner speaks
In a fragmentary scene a French mayor who once served as magistrate prepares to marry Moille X. The bride agrees and the mayor then asks the groom for his defense in a staged ritual. The piece reads as a curious, theatrical moment in a local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ria
Moille
Simple Home Molding Clay Recipe
A basic kids clay mix uses one cup flour one cup salt and one teaspoon powdered alum. Add water to form a moldable dough and store wrapped in a damp cloth to reuse when children are ready to play.
Ocean Waves and Swells Distinction Explained
The article clarifies that swells are ocean waves generated by distant storms, not by local wind, while ordinary waves are wind driven in the vicinity of the observer.
Hope Leads Onward: Arnold Quote on Human Hope
A compact quotation recounts Matthew Arnold asserting that human life would lack scope and progress if people did not entertain hopes beyond verifiable knowledge. It emphasizes natural optimism and forward-looking anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Arnold
Baker Leads Nationals Past Legion 12-3 in Twilight League
Baker strong pitching for the Nationals against the Legion as Redfern headlines with three hits and Baker adds a double and a triple to power a 12 to 3 win. Crowell pitched well for the Legion but infield errors cost them. Jimmie Lee failed to hit for the first time this season while Eber Hill and Flip Morris stood out for the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Nationals
Legion
Shrimp) Lee
Eber Hill
Flip” Morris
Geisler
Fifth District Court Case In Ware Arraignments
John Hurtes of Fall River and James Mite of Ware faced arraignment after an automobile accident at Hegh and Washington streets. Hurtes pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated and was fined 73 and costs. Mite pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 2 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hurtes
Blackstone
Fall River
Mass
James Mite
Barnaby Street
Mondat Cven
Hegh
Washington Streets
Lifth Dastret Court
Prank HO Hamonl Hurky
Ned
Mine
Guts
Community Events at Bristol Church Grounds and Local Y M A
Kludgy notice lists Ju's 14 to 21 garden party and Knights of Columbus grounds events with Bristol Council No 379 and Hope Grove No 70, Daughters of Poabe service, Ju 18 19 afternoon gatherings and bazaar, Holmes Hoge hobbies host Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michael Church Aug 9 Thursday, lawn party and whist at Miss OL Rockne Jr residence under Pad dins Committee at Y M A.
Wolves Revered by Indians Beliefs Tame Wolf Spirits
Indians revered wolves citing spirits of the departed inhabiting wolves. They avoided killing unless protecting the camp or child, preferring firebrands or rocks and discarding rifles once a wolf threat ended.
Fragmentary note on a hunter and danger scene
A damaged line notes Indians and a child in danger with a wolf killed or rifle involved. The snippet is incomplete and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Shark Delicacy Sold in Hong Kong Finned Soups
In Hong Kong eateries a delicacy from sharks yields first class fins dried and cut for soup. The fins are stripped of flesh then cartilaginous rays soaked and prepared for consumption, with prices reaching about 2.50 gold per cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Wisdom's Whispers and a Spurgeon Quotation
A reflective excerpt cites a Charles Spurgeon quote on individual effort and the saying that what many men try to handle becomes nobody's business. It frames ambition and perseverance with a biblical imagery analogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Guardianship Petition for Regina Catherine Farley Minor
Probate Court of Bristol notes a written petition by Annie I Farley of Bristol seeking appointment of a guardian for Regina Catherine Farley a minor under fourteen years daughter of Annie I Farley and Bernard J Farley deceased. Hearing set for August 6 1923 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol with fourteen days notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix and law citation served. John W Church Probate Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Gigeio
Bristol
Salvatore Gigliolate
John W Church
Adolph Giglio Frank SS. Ogiglio
Annie I. Farles
Regina Catherine Farley
Annie IT Farley
Bernard J Farley
Bristol Phoenix
Hristol
John W
Jey NS
Bristol Probate Court Selects Guardian For Minor Mary Farley
A 1923 probate notice from Bristol announces Irene Mars Farjes, a minor over fourteen, as choosing Annie I Farley of Bristol to serve as guardian of her person and estate. The court refers the matter to August sixth at 9:30 AM for consideration and orders fourteen days of public notice in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Mars Farjes
Annie I Farle
Bernard J Farley
Biristol
Bristol
John W Church
Bristol Probate Notices For Will Of Bristol Residents
Two probate notices in Bristol dated 1923 reference last wills of Arthur Sterling Lawton and Fiteren Fe. Gaevin. Instruments presented for probate are referred to August sixth at 638 Gelock AM in the Probate Court Room with publication for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Arthur Starling Pawton
Arthur Sterling Lawton
Binster
Gelock
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
Court approves guardian for minor in Bristol matter
Juls de Tae listed as minor guardian in the Town of Pristol proceeding involving Helen F Adams and John T Prunes. The court set August 5 at 10:30 AM in the Probate Court Room in Bristol for the guardian’s approval, with fourteen days of weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Ralph Lewis
Pnthe News
Paul Parrott
Esop
Jane Novak
Via
Daniel Boone
Eliven Field
Warren
Bristol Dyer Transportation Co
Rocky Point
Dyer Transportation Company
Malaga
Y. D. Fruit Store
Hope St
Tel
St. Michael’s Church
Twilight Base Ball League
Bristoroa
Kearnes
Fifth District Court
Polistes Fils
Pseate
Aganese
Pormiesang
Nelo Cistrath
Agta
Saol Pristel
We A
Vir Sode
Piggtate
Sophie Booby
Tate
Lees Aseed
Bias Cytaceda
Torin WO Chu
Terk Tamfes Francis TD
Welk
Prasoo
Adeplina Balz Ang
Necontics
Tuls
Wisdom
Robate
Mary Farley
Town OF
Estate OF
Fiteren
Gaevin
Pristol
Juls de Tae
Drury
Imide
Norinta Temple Drury
Helen
John
Prystel
Internmuang
Helen Foo
Stad
Ty Tye
FORD
High Street Garage
E. F. Ryone
J. F. Huestis
Triangle Shoe Store
Hope and
Frank
Sts
Rhode Island
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
George H. Dresser
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