Bristol town council tackles loaned ship model dispute and permits
Town Council meets to consider Annie Gouard’s request for return of a 1906 ship model spyglass and portrait loaned to Burnside Museum, taken under advisement. The council grants a victualing license to Olivia Castro and approves perpetual care for a North Cemetery lot. A twilight league baseball diamond project is approved up to 50 dollars. Grant of driveway grading on Wood Street. National India Rubber Co authorized to erect staging on 32 High Street. July and August muzzling of dogs unless leashed. Police urged to check licenses registrations and parking rules. Traffic ordinance discussed by Town Solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Common
Annie Gouard
Burnside Museum
Kelley
Olivia Castro
Wood Street
Bessie Kenney
North Cemetery
John W. Flynn
Woodstreet
National India Rubber Company
High Street
Peterson
Jeas
Conners
Hugh F Kelley
Funeral for Mrs Waltham F Cowles at St Marys Church
The funeral for Mrs Waltham F Cowles of 65 Burton Street was held from her home Wednesday morning at 8:30, followed by a Mass at St Marys Church. Rev Joseph Poja presided. Theresa Sullivan sang In Manus Tuas and Thy Will Be Done. Bearers included Cornelius McDermott, Peter McDermott, and William T Cowles. interment was at St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham F Cowles
Burton Street
St Mary’s Church
Orlock
Thomas
Joseph Poja
Fugence Hughes
St Josephs Church
Pawtucket
Theresa Sullivan
John J Mi Fly Ogue Cornelius
Peter KK McDermott
Providence
Walhiam
T. Cowles
Thomas +H Byrnes
St Marys Cemetery
Highlands Improvement Association Elects Officers
The annual meeting of the Bristol Highlands Improvement Association elected officers for the coming year. Edwin S. Godfrey is president, SC Cottrell vice president, George H. Capron treasurer, L. E. Barber secretary. The group noted housing growth from 24 to 47 and discussed a new railroad station. They appropriated funds to repair roads, formed a new road committee, and reported a completed pavilion with grounds graded for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Wilcox
Highlands
Bristol Oaks Defeat Florence Cubs 4 to 2 in Springfield
Bristol Oaks beat Florence Cubs 4 to 2 in Springfield Mass with Ronald allowing two hits and Kelley Vellecca fielding well Bill Mc Kenna Cirillo providing power Andrade throwing well and five men caught stealing The Oaks travel to Wallum Lake to face Lake team next
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Bristol Oaks
Springfield
Mass
Florence Cubs
Ronald
Oaks
Cubs
Wilson
Theaks
Wallum Lake
Rinald
Andrade
Louats
Outing at Bristol Casino Fete Highlights Local Fun
Employees at the Bristol Casino on Hope Street enjoyed a day at Rocky Point last Monday. Miss Fila May Temaire won the hobby horses with five brass rings, Mrs Pickett lost the mosquito race, Joseph Connor topped the eating contest by staying on the job, Mrs Clara Home and Mrs Lemaire won diving and fancy roller skating, and a fat ladies race between Mrs John Jannon and Mrs Rose Preble ended with a contest decision.
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Bristol
Hope Street
Rocky Point
Fila May Temaire
Clara Home
Lemaire
John Jannon
Rose Preble
Toe
Cabo
Agg
Dreadnaughts Win In Local Baseball Event
The Dreadnaughts defeated the Independents in a late season game at Park War Memorial. Key moments included Heyghee Striple driving in three runs on six bases and Patton contributing in the late innings as the team moved toward a weekend matchup at Parsta west.
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Pereadnaight
Paruies
Heyghee
Highee
Patton
Bamett
Rob Cope
Real Estate Transfers Across Bristol Narrows and Mass Lands
Incoherent list of land transfers mentions Janus Bergattin to Manuel Corea and Woatda-Cook of Bellingham Ma to Walter Ho McKenna. Also references Port Bristol Narrows Seoramin Landsea Nethe to Nonna bo Springer and eight lots on William Hleen.
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Janus Bergattin
Manuel Corea Vedow
Main
Woatda — Cook
Bellingham
Walter Ho McKenna
Wote
Swore
Port Bristol
Seoramin
Landsea
Nonna Bo Springer
William Hleen
Brstol Highlands
Water as cure all in Gypsy practice documented
Konrad Bervoviel reports in Hygeia on gypsy beliefs that water heals many ailments from birth to old age, with running water for newborns and constant water use for illnesses. They treat horses and cattle with water, use fat and grease on wounds, and bless with prayers to Tchluma, mother of the world. water is central to their religion and potions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konrad Bervoviel
Leorn
Tchluma
Italian Mount Carmel Feast Events Set For July 27 28
Italian residents plan a multi day celebration tied to the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with parades from Italian Hall to the common, band concerts from 8 to 10 pm, masses at Italian Church and events including a greased pole contest and fireworks. The Famighetti Band of Providence leads concerts with multiple divisions including Holy Name Society and Sons of Italy. A large parade formation and public arrangements committee are listed with officers and sponsors.
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Callan
Bay View
Avenue
Italian Hall
Wood Street
Common
Bristol Common
Callan Lot
South Side Bay View Avenue
Louis Matafronte
Frank Cirillo
Gustav Virjelli
Famighett
Band of Providence
Holy Name Society
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Neo Sicha Society
Sons of Italy
Cos
Tiera Amalfi Society
Scade Uunsuet
Tower 'S Sonsd
Festi
A. Lentener
Euphonium Teonvallo
Sig
Uarang
Comet
Mupharmmini Lombardi
Stig Famiglietti
Faust Gounod
Pittoreache Angelus Massanetti
Carmen Brizzette
Dominik Romano
Pasquale Coppola
Frank Bruno
Felix Lanvello
Federico
Raymond Cavallaro
Pasquale Ferreiuola
Allesandro Vollaro Bonaventura Manzi
Newport excursion and moonlight dance event posted
July 29 Wednesday excursion to Newport under Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church. August 4 Tuesday evening moonlight sail and dance at the Casino Prudence Island with Dean Mailfers Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
The
Ivy. Guild of
St Michael's Church
Prudence Island
Dean Mailfers
Doan's Pills Advertised Kidney Relief
A 1910s style testimonial advert promotes Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney pain and backache. Mrs. J H Mott of 32 Goo Street credits relief after using the product bought from Buffington Pharmacy. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. When your back is lame remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bristol
J. H. Mott
Goo Street
Doan
Buffington
Notice of Administratrix for Catherine O Mara Estate
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Gertrude M Hasbrouck as administratrix ad colligenda bona of Catherine O Mara late of Bristol. All claimants must file claims with the Bristol clerk per law, bonds filed. Clerk is John W Church. 7 17 24 31
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Catherine O'Mara
Bristol
Gertrude M. Hasbrouck
D.b.n.v.t.a
John W. Church
Morrissey
Geistol
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