Bristol 25 Years Ago Celebrates 115th Charter Anniversary
A 1909 Bristol celebration marked the 115th charter anniversary of the Bristol Train of Artillery. The event included a reception at the Armory, a parade led by officers and guests with the Hers strangers band, and a banquet at Hotel Belvedere. Notables and commanders from multiple Rhode Island militia units attended and toasted a history from 1794 through Civil War service and beyond.
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Armory
Belvedere
Bristol Train of Artillery
Artillery Armory
State Street
Artillery
Herreshoff Marine Band
William Howe Church
Capt Church
Capt. Church
Col
M. A. Cheesman
Bristol
Providence
Constitution Street
A. Cheesman
S. O Bourn
Wm . Eddy
F. M Straight
John Robertson
Wm. Kirkwood
C. H. Usher
Leroy Dunbar
Bertram Bullock
F E. Suzman
John McMahon
R. Anderson
Robert Brigham
Fred R Mott
J F Heustis
H L. Springer
James Bullock
George Rounds
Leroy Bell
F Sutcliffe
John Kemph
A_ Bender
F Morris
F. Dodge
Jasper Bullock
H McCaw
John Pickles
Arthur McCaw
Thomas Clarke
Alton Barrett
the Artillery
T F
R. I M
French
Col. Peabody
Edwin T. Bailey
Col. Hunt
Charles B Rockwell
Joseph E. Simmons
Charles B Brigham
Robert J. Conners
John M. Coggeshall
George H. Peck
O L. Bosworth
William T O'Donnell
J. H. Bailey
C J
United States
Col King
Newport Artillerys
Grand Army of the Republic
John H Batley
Col. E. Fletcher
BNx + eg Light Infantry
George B. Arnold
Warren Artillery
Rhode Island
Col. Allen
Kentish Guards
Greene
Newport
BTA
Judge Bosworth
Col Cheesman
Maj
James Coggeshall
Brown University
Brown
Warren
Verse from 2 Chronicles on prayer and forgiveness
A biblical verse proclaims that if people humble themselves pray seek God and turn from wicked ways God will hear from heaven forgive sin and heal the land. The passage cites 2 Chronicles 7 13 14 and emphasizes divine response to repentance.
Attendance honor rolls announced at the schools
A total of 182 pupils earned places on the attendance honor rolls across six local grammar schools for the year ending in June. Reynolds School led with 74 top honorees, followed by Byfield School with 66, then Walley 26, Oliver 6, Burton 4, Hayman 3, and Taft 1, with all names listed for each roll.
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John Post Reynolds
Byfield School
Walley
Oliver
Burton
Hayman
Taft
Names List From Burton Taft School and Local Figures
A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names associated with Burton School and Taft School, including students, faculty, and local residents. The text appears as a catalog of individuals with varied spellings and possible affiliations, lacking clear events or actions.
Neighbors tease bids and odd notes across town
A collage of local items reports from various papers including a widow seeking a home and high grade cattle, Carl Cash nearly loses a prized goat, Holstein Association offers a large billboard of cattle for breeders, and mixed social quips about weddings and housekeeping.
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Heamer Times
Angus Dirty Sun
Orthville
Carl Cash
Daily News
Holstein-Friesian Association
What Shakespeare Said Measure for Measure Quotation
A line from Measure for Measure, Act 3 Scene 1, contrasts a world of weariness and penury with a paradise we fear not from death, framing life under strain as a form of natural reward.
Bristol Town Licenses Sought For Intoxicating Beverages
Town Clerk announces applications for Class B victualer licenses to keep for sale and sell intoxicating beverages under state laws. Stanley G. Solomonese and Philip Sansone list premises on Hope Street and Bradford Street. Town Council to hear remonstrances July 6 1934 at Burnside Memorial Building at 7 30 PM.
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Bristol
R. IL
Victualer
Stanley G. So
Burnside Memorial Building
John W Church
Hyman Yarlasavetsky
Betsey Yarlasavetsky
Rhode Island
Coggeshall
Franklin
Wood Street
F Chase
Franklin Street
Coggeshall Street
Angelo Panzarella
Church Street
Hugh Holmes
Wiliam F Fish
Thames Street
Jacob Dowdie
DY & Moulton
Bay View Avenue
High Street
Metacom Avenue
R. I
James Holmes
Byfield Street
John W. Church
Keeping Matches Dry with Paraffin Treatment
A guide explains dipping match heads in melted paraffin to keep them dry and capable of lighting in damp weather. Treat old fashioned matches rather than safety matches, then scratch on a rough dry surface to flare reliably. The Pathfinder
The Lover's Esperanto
A humorous verse where a suitor speaks many languages to woo a maiden before discovering love is best expressed in the universal language of affection, ending with a kiss that conveys understanding beyond words.
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Spain
Life a Problem Twin Sixes and Six Twins
The Pathfinder critiques economic inequality and wealth disparity using a sharp line about how the rich possess privilege while the poor lack comparable opportunities. The quip frames life as a continual struggle shaped by wealth.
Bristol Post Office Mail Dispatch Times
Dispatch times listed for Bristol post office with morning and evening runs on weekdays Saturdays Sundays and holidays noted. Receive times show multiple morning and evening slots and holiday exceptions. some entries repeated or omitted.
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Phesix
Hotel Belvedere
Buick
THE
Flint
Michigan
Plint
BETTE
H. H. Lawson CO
Hope and
Washington Streets
Fesher
Frank Guisti
Mary Grimo
Clara George
Angelina Medeiros
Elvira Principe
Rose Securo
Lydia Viera
Nicholas Iacovelli
Michael Rucci
Joseph Vollara
Cecilia Costa
Roseanna Savino
William Anderton
Andrew del Toro
Herbert Eisenstadt
Ralph Marasco
Edith Charette
Morris Caizza
Louie Ferreira
Jennie Jasiello
Orlando Pansa
Albert Vasconcelos
Mabel Belanger
Emily Furtado
Margaret Remeres
Enes
Lydia Garista
Mary Sousa
Rose Digati
Camella Cavalieria
Anna Chrico
Angelo D'Errico
Jenie Perrelchi
Laura Veccia
Antonio Cadile
Joseph Camera
Samuel Proto
Joseph Garcia
Lucy Cavalieri
Rose Chrico
Sophia Kasper
Cazemira Antonia
Mariano Buccolo
Arthur Cabral
Frank Catallano
Edward Molasky
Edward Russo
Attilio Topaz- 10
Lavinia Maturi
Catherine Meiggs
Carmella Palma
Angelina Terro
Louisa Tastello
Nancy DePasquale
Eva Mclaughlin
Patricia Nunes
Anna Santulli
Dante Pausa Owen
Favro
Victor Formiscano
David Gogha
John Travers
Valentino Vollaro
Sus Castighego
Beatrice Espinosa
Phoebe Goulart
Elsie Rice
Josephine Gusto
Fagema Kaspar
Josephine Turcarolo
Carmine Berretto
Robert Carmone
Raymond Gablinsk
Anthonys Parisi
Thomas Remieres
Farle Rounds
Albert Vellecca
Vincent Berretto
Frank Murgo
Anthony Cappucci
Matthew Carmone
Charles Cicero
Matthew Tacovelli
Angelo Russo
Elsie Ferreira
Felecia Gogha
Manuel Teixeira
John Hambrick
Mary Castro
Leonora Garaga
Claudia Parz
Yolanda Santulli
Aileen Collins
Kenneth Sturdevant
Vincent Carmone
George Oliver
Angela Panzarella
Mary Martinet
Frances Roderick
Allen Tattrie
Magdalen Castro
Concetta
Tacovel
John Garcia Nichaac Gaga Steven DiPasauale
Joseph Catalfamio
Carol Giusti
Roselina Marehall
Cosmo Castighego
Lillian Grime
Augustine Cirillo
John Costa
Rudelph
Marge Prank Protea Herbert Svilvester Oronze
Vesceroa
Henrx
Rush
File Bush
Carmine de Pelite
Wattfy
Carmella Tamburra
Walter de Costa Michael Armillette
Teonard Digaty
Gaetano Stanzione
Joseph Parisi
Harris Fish
Dorothy Travers
Mary Correirangelina Palma Theresa Alves Laws Coppoline
Florence Bush
Mary Valles
Angelina Cinta
Stephen DeCosta Carlo Romano
Peter Cavallere
Priscila Brelsford Deoroth
Moran Fernanda Nunes
Anita Travers
Michael Malafronte
Vincent Secura
Matteo Piomentest
Vincent Saviano
Otivfefr Schood
Burton School
Robert Almeida
Gerald McKenna
George Pinheiro
Annie DelToro
Taft School
Henry Newman
Sharpstown
Fred Ottway
Batesville
Capp Valley
Pathfinder
James W. Goff
Helena Woot
James Wooff
John
Robate Court
Martha Smith Bunn
Bristol Phoenix
Annie Douglas
John W
Bristol’ Post Office
Town OF
Alan M. Poole
Telephone
Bristol, R. L
E. W. Weaver & Son Building Contractors
Dobbbing
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
Lanzires Express
Frank Lanzire
T. Or Alter
G. E. Garvin
Richmond St
Thames St
Suzman
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
John C. Trudell
Pocahantas
District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha Graham
Hope St
Miss —Thyera Carlson
High St
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