Bristol Town Meeting Proceedings Public Highway and Zoning Actions
The Bristol town meeting directs opening Usher avenue as a public highway and orders publication of sewer disposal data in two Bristol Phoenix issues with public hearings and a special town meeting. It authorizes a zoning ordinance after hearings and asks lawmakers to validate the action. The meeting honors Ezra Dixon for nearly thirty years of service and expresses deep appreciation, directing a certified copy be presented to him.
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Usher Avenue
Coggeshall Street
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
General Assembly
Ezra Dixon
Honozra Dixon
Statue of Freedom on National Capitol Dome Explored
The bronze figure atop the Capitol dome represents liberty not an American Indian though helmet details echo Native dress. Weighing about 14 985 pounds and 1944 feet high, it was sculpted in Rome by Thomas Crawford from 1850 plans, arrived in 1855 and placed December 2, 1803 on a globe bearing a motto.
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National Capitol
Washington
Rome
Italy
Thomas Crawford
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Crawford
Freedom
Capitol
Breeds of Cattle Across Britain Highlighted by Silam Observer
A local contemporary notes a Siamese nobleman with Australian cows denies owning Zebus. The Silam Observer remarks Britain hosts many cattle breeds including Shorthorn Hereford Sussex Welsh Longhorn Aberdeen Angus Belted Galloway Dairy Shorthorn Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn Devon South Devon Red Poll Blue Albion British Friesian Ayrshire Guernsey Kerry and Dexter, a remarkable tally for a small area.
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Zebu
Great Britain
Royal Agricultural Society
Sussex
Galloway
Galloway Park
Lincolnshire
Devon
South Devon
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Kerry
Dexter
Silam
Guess Again Busing Movement Reflects Decision to Buy Ring
The line mocks stock market jitters as a man finally decides to buy the ring. The note appears in the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
Obituary of Harry Craven Wool Sorter at Collins-Aikman Mills
Harry Craven a longtime Collins Aikman wool sorter died yesterday afternoon at 119 High Street from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered during an automobile ride Sunday. Born in England son of James and Lydia Craven he lived in Methuen before moving to Bristol in 1922. He worked at the Burnside plant and was a member of St John’s Lodge F and A M Lawrence and the Lawrence Wool Sorters Association. Survived by wife Emma a son Irvin of Springfield a daughter Mrs George Campbell and four grandchildren.
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Harry Craven
Collins-Aikman Corp
High Street
England
James
Lydia (Clarkson) Craven
Methuen
Mass
Bristol
Burnside
Collins & Aikman Company
St. John’s Grand Lodge
Lawrence
Lawrence Wool Sorters’ Association
Emma
Irvin
Springfield
George Campbell
Funeral for Frank D. Ryan Held at St Marys Church
Frank D. Ryan died Friday night at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. A requiem mass was held at 9 oclock from his home 16 Shaw Lane with many relatives and friends attending. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery Warren. He was 57, unmarrid, a Fall River native, longtime Democrat Town Committeeman, and worked in several jobs including the National India Rubber Co cutting department and most recently as Mt Hope bridge watchman. He leaves a brother John Ryan and a nephew Edward Ryan.
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Frank D. Ryan
Rhode Island Hospital
Shaw Lane
St Mary’s Church
Wood Street
St Mary's Cemetery
Warren
Thomas H Byrnes
William T Cashin
Andrew Francis
Roland Hudon
Ryan
Fall River Mass
Edward and
Susan (Malone) Ryan
Oith
Democratc
National India Rubber Co
Mt Hope Bridge
John Ryan
Edward Ryan
Bristol
Mary Louise Servant dies at 23 in local home
Mary Louise Servant daughter of Joseph and Carmela Servant died at the family home on 58 Constitution Street after months of illness. She worked as a forelady in the warping department of Collins & Arkimman Mills and was born in town. She leaves four brothers and three sisters including Napoleon Norman Joseph Arthur Servant and Mrs Lavinia Madeiros, Anna and Helen Servant. Funeral tomorrow at 9 o clock am at Mars Church with no requiem mass.
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Mary Louise
Joseph
Carmela
Constitution Street
Servant
Collins & Arkiman Corporation
Napoleon Norman Joseph
Arthur
Lavinia Madeiros
Anna and
Helen
Birth Announcements From Multiple Families
A townwide set of birth notices lists newborns born March through March 15 and 18. Names include Rita Adelle, Neraman Tosegel, Walter Kerr, and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arthur Sherman. Addresses span Camene Tn, Beatty, Desmara, Santos Coast, and Sherman Providence with varied street listings.
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Camene
Mareh
Matthew
Trance
Charles Street
Destmatars
Rita Adelle
Desmara
den Hospital
Marre
Neraman
Tosegel
Tor Nyani Meee
Walter Kerr
Beapee Street
Santos
Joseph
Marine Santos
Richimo
Death notices and funeral details from Craven and others
DIED Craven In this town March 18th Harry Craven husband of Finma Craven aged 60 Funeral services Thursday March 21 at 2 m from his late residence 119 High street Relatives and friends invited Also Pavac In this town March 10 Harts tedes Pavao osen out August and Maria Pavao aged 2 years 7 months and 2 days Ryan In Providence at the Rhode Island Hospital March 18 Frank Daniel Ryan aged 57 Servant oon of his town March 16 Mass Mars Eecure Servant daughter of Joseph and Carmela Servant aged 23 years
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Craven
Harry Craven
Finma Craven
High Street
Lawrence, Mass
Pavac
Hartstedes Pavao Osen
Maria Pavao
Mass
Mars
Joseph
Carmela
Acting Postmaster Named for Town
William J. McShane is soon to be appointed by the Post Office Department as acting Postmaster for this town. He will serve until Civil Service examinations are completed and a four year appointee is named.
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William J. McShane
Post Office Department
Mr. McShane
Open Mind Requisite of Proper Judgment
A brief essay argues that sound judgment requires open minded inquiry from multiple angles. It warns that initial information may be partial or misleading and that reading only familiar views stunts learning. The piece urges weighing differing perspectives to form well founded opinions.
It May Change The Test Of A Perfume In Store
A shop test of fragrance may mislead as scent changes after application. The saying notes a perfume can be applied but cannot be removed, reflecting caution about initial impressions in Farm and Fire side.
Uncertain Man Who Would Reform the World
A fragment reflecting on whether the reformer ever had a single perfect man to his credit. The line contrasts grand aims with personal imperfection as quoted from the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Man Amet Sen
Hon
Studebaker
Ommander
Eidt
Bosc
Erskine
Pricps
Tite
High Street Garage
WJAR
NBC Red
Mary L. Servant
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson Co, Inc
Weybosset Street
Providence
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution St
Pearl St
John
Hope Street
Tel
Browning-King, Tailors
Freeborn
R. Cole
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
E. W. Weaver
G. M. Wilbur
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Wiliam Street
Con
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Bristol District Nursing Association
State Street
Hioura
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
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