Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company 85th Axiniversary
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company of Bristol marks its 85th anniversary with memories of early engines, town meetings in 1837, notable fires including the National Rubber Co blaze, and the evolution from bucket tubs to steam and motorized engines. Foremen, stations, and long service records highlight a storied volunteer tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. C. Gladding
Easterbrooks Avenue
National India Rubber Company
Bristol
City of
Providence
Exchange Street
Friends of the Hydraulions
Hydraulion
George H. Pearse
James F Chace
William H. Pitman
Thomas Thurston
James H. Gladding
Hezekiah J. Pitman
Hiram Frisbie
Edward I. Thompson
Jason D. Simmons
John Gladding
Gilbert T. Norris
Abner Midget
Benjamin B. Slade
Cyrus B. Eddy
George Davis
Nathan M. Bunn
Ira P. Slade
Benjamin Murphy
John R. Slade
Samuel Mott
John Peck
William Bullock
Leonard Sandford
Seneture Benard
Thomas Pearse
Seth Lincoln
William Davis
Stanton and Skinner
Oliver Street
General Assembly
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Hydraulions
King Philips
Cole Bros
Pawtucket
Fire Company
Hydrant
Bristol and Warren Water Works
Tumbte
Hvydrauhon Company
Fall River
Thames Street
St Michael's Church
Oakum
Franklin Street
Collins-Aikman Corporation
James Conners
John Ho Soute
James de Wolf
Woodlawn Avenue
Namantt
Phoenix
John Connery
State Street
Warren
St Mary's Church
Warren Manufacturing Company
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Teo
Amoats
Hydraulia
Hydraulion Fire Engine History and Volunteer Brigade
The article recalls Bristol's Hydraulion and King Philip fire engines from the 1830s and 1840s. It describes bucket brigades, water sourcing, and community effort, with origins of the Hydraulion Hose Company in 1843 and rivalries that spurred improvements. It notes fires in Fall River and town-wide responses, highlighting volunteer firemen and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes
Fall River
Bristol
Ee Pany
Pal
Hydraudion
Ats
Frank Paull
Thames Street
Seth Paull
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Amos Crandall
Joseph F. Thompson
Philip B. Bourn
Gideon Gifford
Frederic Baars
Crawford Easterbrooks
Janes E. Chace
Peter J. Bradford
Nathan Warren, Jr
Renderieg
King Philip Engine Company
Hydraulions
King Philips
First Baptist Church
Oldest Egyptian reference to agriculture shows gardener’s misery
A papyrus describes an Egyptian gardener burdened by heavy produce. He carries loads, waters onions at noon and vines in the evening, lamenting that his misery surpasses all others who eat.
Estimating Horse Age by Teeth Eruption and Wear
The age of horses can be estimated with accuracy by examining teeth. Eruption timing cups on surfaces and tooth shape and direction indicate age at different life stages.
Notable Names in Congress Roundtable Debates Highlighted
Fragmentary notes list figures including Thomson secretary to congress and Dr. Saadek Boudinot as participants. The incomplete text references Dr Beasant and mentions a brother and various aliases, indicating a procedural or naming discussion within a congressional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beasant
Thomson
Don Congress
Saadek Boudinot
Congress
Probate petition seeks allowance to sell estate in Bristol
PROBATH COURT OF THE TOWN OF BRISTOL on July 23 1928 hears Albert G Perry as administrator of Hanah C Perry deceased to pay debts and funeral expenses. It seeks authority to sell parts of two Bristol parcels to cover insufficiency of personal estate with notices to be published for fourteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hannan C. Perry
Albert G. Perry
Hanah C. Perry
Edward T. Gladding
William Oxx
Greene
Baaterbrooks, Jr
Francis L. Waldron
George F. Petk
Nathaniel
Tnnthantel
James H. Gladding
Debonis
Hannah C Perry
Nathaniel S. Greene
Albert C Greene
L’robate
John W Church
Probate Court Seeks Administrator for Matteson Estate
July 16 1928 probate court notices a creditor Augustus P Duffy request Harold E Hill or another suitable person be appointed administrator of the William E Matteson estate of Bristol intestate The matter is set for August 8 1928 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol and notices must run fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
William E. Matteson
Augustus P Duffy
Harold E. Hill
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Estate of Caroline Abru seeks administrator in Bristol
Frances Abru Felipe sister of Caroline Abru seeks appointment of Manuel Sousa Phillips or a suitable person as administrator of the Bristol estate. A notice for fourteen days will be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix. Court clerk John W Church orders the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Caroline Abru
Frances Abru Felipe
Manuel Sousa Phillips
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co
State Firemen’s ‘League
Portland
Brunswick
Rockland
Henry Manton Thompson
Spencer Rounds
Frank E. Spencer
Charles C. Wilson
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Walter H. Coggeshall
John J. Burns
Robert J. Anderson
Charles L. Pendleton
James F. Meiggs
Meiggs
Hope Street
Damiel G. Coggeshall
Constitution
State
Bradford
Engs
Car Hardy
Obvoca
New Bedford
Traq
Hydraulion Fire CO Station
Vorious
Fe Vigjorn
Victory Six
Detroit
Dodge Brothers
Aaspink
EOE
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