Christmas Eve raid on the Growler by a hidden river fleet
A fog bound night action details a Confederate opportunistic capture plan involving a steam schooner group near a river fort. The assault used stealth to board the Growler and secure prisoners, with a daring escape as dawn neared and the prize was towed toward harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arya
Jand
Kreese
Neptune
Peomonth
Bern Theo Tewar
Othe
Leeds
Rochmond
Mie Jones
Town Council Updates On Appointments And City Projects
Burns of mothers aid and Mary Treanor among officials noted as appointments. Forest and park wardens named, highway permits granted, police report cites eight arrests, 34 complaints, and 15 auto accidents in February. Budget note authorized for 30000 tax anticipation. Bids sought for highway materials, bathing beach concessions, and a new highway department truck.
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Joseph Chinder
Ferrara
Ins Department
Highway Department
Htse
Willam H Angevine
Hyman Schwartz
Lippet Street
Providence
Bristol
Edward J. Beavis
Bathing Beach
Pastime Highlights and Thrills From March Weekend
A fragmented column reviews March 23 24 events with dramatic claims of persecution and personal talk about marriage. It lists actors Clare Trevor Kent Lavier Pauline Frederick Paul Kells Helina Wood and Thomas Beck in a sensational thriller context amid mentions of danger and excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathe
Clare Trevor Kent Lavier
Pauline Frederick Paul Kells
Helina Wood
Thomas Beck
Lang
Notice bids for road material in Bristol town
Sealed proposals will be received at the Town Gerky Office Bristol until 4 oclock afternoon Werkendasy Atel dst for quantities of screened and washed sands gravels crushed stone tar sand and other road materials. The Town Council may order more or less as needed and bids must be marked Bid for Road Material and mailed to the undersigned.
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Gerky
Amn
Bristol
Werkendasy Atel Dst
Cuba
Wey
Gagolaye
New Book by Shirley Lesher Told as Island Tale Clams
Shirley Berton Lesher writes as Judy Emerson in a Maine island tale about fishing clams and a perilous plot where Judy fights to survive a cold capture. The story follows Sumner, Don Varney, Ellen Varney, Frankie Mars, Cap'n Blake, and Nelle Manes amid publishers accepting A Barrel of Clams.
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Shirley Berton Lesher
Maine
Frankie Mars
Cap'n Blake
Nelle Manes
Judy
Sumner
Wendy
Alps
Queen Guenere
Netherland
Cherie
Laele Rens
Virginia Brightmane
Bristol Seeks Gasoline Bids For Highway Department
Bristol Town Clerk invites sealed bids to supply 500 gallons monthly or 10 000 gallons yearly of standard grade gasoline for the Highway Department. Bids due by 4 pm Wednesday August 1 1936 delivered from curb pump. Envelopes marked Bid for Gasoline and submitted to town clerk for review.
Bids Sought for Town Dump Truck Purchase
Sealed proposals are due at the Town Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on Wednesday April 1 for a 4 ton dump truck. Bids must cover best price and delivery terms. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
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Tauroge Trach
Tedsoor
Probate notices from Bristol 1936 guardians and executors
Legal notices listing petitions for appointment of guardians and administrators in Bristol Massachusetts from March 1936. Names include Arne Jo Forand, Industrial Trust Company as administrator, Harold Po Spurr as guardian candidate, and heirs to Anna R Mills Herbert W Manchester Jonn Holland. Notices order publication for fourteen days and court consideration dates in April 1936.
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Alonzo M. Boss
William Henry Hoss
Alonzo M Boss
Bristol
Arne Jo Forand
Toolock
Ihoenix Jorn W Church
Marth
Jydia Ann Kingman
Industrial Trust Company
Ann Kingman
Inodlok AM
Robate Cotrt
Anna R. Wills
Rogers Case
Anna R. Mills
Harold Po Spurr
Leonta
Bergen
New Jersey
New York
Probat Court Room
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Jonn
Holland
Aime J Forard
Jonn Holand
Saia Aime J. Forand
Eald
Bristol Town Seeks Garbage Collection Bids
The Town Clerk of Bristol invites bids for a three year garbage collection contract. Bids must be addressed to the undersigned and may be rejected or accepted for the town’s best interest. Conference set for April 1, 1936. notices to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Tax Sale Notice by Bristol Tax Collector
Bristol Tax Collector Amos S. Gorham announces a public auction of real estate for 1934 taxes to be held March 23, 1936 at 10:00 AM in Memorial Hall Burnside Bristol. Properties described in assessment records and listed with due amounts. terms are cash.
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Bristol
Burnside Memorial Buaeing
Mrans
Essors
Board of Assessors
Amos 8S
Gorham
Bristol Town Dog License Rules and Fees 1936
Notices state that Bristol dog owners must register and license dogs annually in April for June display. Fees vary by sex and sterilization status, with higher charges for unspayed females. Licenses available from the Town Clerk starting April 1 1936 and May renewals offered. John W Church listed with license numbers and Weld fee details.
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Ito
Bristol
John W Church
Mortgagee Sale of Bristol Property Scheduled March 30 1936
A mortgagee sale will take place on Monday March 30 1936 at 10:00 AM at the premises in Bristol Rhode Island. The deed of mortgage dated June 2 1925 by Mars E Congdon widow of Joseph Congdon secures the property described as a lot with buildings bounded by Court Street and nearby parcels. The sale proceeds under the power of sale and is subject to local and state taxes and assessments. Huddy and Moulton Attorneys for Mortgagee mar 6 13 20 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J Sartini
Catherine Sartini
Bristol
Rhode Island
Beachmount Manor
Beachmount Land Company
Pat
Mars E Congdon
Joseph Congdon
State of
Rhode
Court Street
Horace [ Miller
Julia Drury
Augustus Gravelle
David Magee
Sarkh Callan
Marcahne Darafa
Sad Jand
Nancy
Mason
Huddy & Moulton Attorneys
Moartgagee
Administration Notice Estate of Mary J Xavier
Notice to creditors to file claims in court for Mary J Xavier deceased in Bristol Rhode Island. Maria C Xavier of Bristol must file claims by law within the period starting March 6 1936. Clerk John W Church presiding notices date March 3 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Xavier
Maria C. Xavier
Bristol
R. I
Administrator Appointed in Bristol Estate Case
John Floyd Huestis of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Thomas B. Huestis late of Bristol deceased. Claims must be filed with this office within the legally prescribed period beginning March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Floyd Huestis
Bristol
R. I
Thomas B. Huestis
Estate of John C F Shepard Probate Notice 1936
The Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the last will of John C F Shepard and appoints William J Shepard as executor with bond. Creditors must file claims in the clerk’s office starting March 6 1936. John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. F. Shepard
Bristol
John C F. Shepard
Rhode Island
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