Richard Smith 1680 Bristol Settler in Early New England
A compact history of Bristol settler Richard Smith born 1643 in England who arrived in 1673 and moved to Bristol in 1680. It records his roles as town clerk from 1682, his family line through sons Samuel and Nathaniel, and the 1696 estate inventory. It notes his death near 1696 and burial on the common, with descendants continuing in Bristol and Warren.
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the Phoenix
Bristol
Richard Smith
England
Joyce Standish
Smith
Boston
Hannah
London
Wapping
Gravesend
Isle of Wight
Church of God
Jesus
Mount Hope
Stilborn
Obadiah
Fisther
Benjamin
John
Joseph
Nathaniel
Joyce
Rhode Island
Samuel
Daniel
Hope Street
Queen Street
Jabez Howland
John Saffin
Taunton
R Smith
Tudge
Nathaniel Byfield
Mercy
William Eddy
Grand Army Hall
William Iddy
Watham
Elizabeth
Sarah
Mary
Abigail Martin
Abigail
Priscila
Lydia
Martha
Muar
William
Sarah Placeber
Martha Gladding
Richard
Daced
Elizabeth Carey
David
Withiam
Nathan
Benj F Smith
Purify Blood With Scott's Emulsion For Rheumatism
Many suffer severe rheumatism due to impurities in the blood and seek relief through general health improvement. Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil preparation, is promoted as nature's blood maker and strength builder that helps expel impurities. It claims to aid thousands daily and warns against alcoholic substitutes.
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Scott
Freight Embargo Imposed On New Haven Lines
A severe freight backlog at New York piers due to persistent storms prompts the New Haven Railroad to suspend freight acceptance at stations for delivery to Pier 39 Group East River and Sound ports. About 2000 cars are stalled at rail terminals bound for New York Harbor and lighterage freight moves slowly. The embargo began at midnight March 18 and lasts only until congestion eases.
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New York
New York Harbor
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
East River
New England Steamship Company
Sound Ports
New Haven Company
General Delivery Mix-Up In Navy Yard Letter Gaffe
At New York navy yard General William H. Emory, busy with official mail, receives a humorous visit from a Barbadoes mess attendant who delivers a letter labeled general delivery prompting a quizzical exchange about which general is meant. The incident highlights workplace miscommunication and colonial era staffing.
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William H. Emory
Navy Yard
New York
Islands
Upcoming Church Events and Community Happenings
March 24 Friday afternoon food sale at Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church by Women’s Home Missionary Society. April 23 Sunday evening cantata by the choir at State Street M E Church. May 6 13 20 Saturdays annual fair by Hose Company in G A R Hall.
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Memorial Chapel
First Congregational Church
Women’s Home Missionary Society
State Street M. E. Church
speRe and Hose Company
G. A. R. Hall
Emphatic Caution on Literature as a Trade Echoed
The New York Telegram notes Coleridge warned against pursuing literature as a profession. It cites examples like Besant as Palestine Exploration Fund secretary, Stedman as a Wall Street banker, and Blackmore as a market gardener, showing varied paths men took away from literary careers.
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Coleridge
Besant
Palestine Exploration Fund
Stedman
Wall Street
Blackmore
New York Telegram
Notre Dame's Ancient Span and Rebirth to 1351
The article traces Notre Dame Paris from its 528 erection by Childebert to its reconstruction begun in 1163 and completed in 1351. It notes Alexander III laid the foundation stone and that Heraclius celebrated the first mass. The famed cathedral faced many dangers and witnessed stirring scenes through centuries.
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Notre Dame
Paris
Childebert
Alexander III
Heraclius
Story of Charles Lamb at dinner with guests
The tale recalls Charles Lamb at a crowded dinner where his white cravat prompted a mistaken belief he was a clergyman. He was asked to say grace but a guest denied an old cleric was present, and Lamb, bowing his head, invoked thanks with a mispronounced blessing.
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Charles Lamb
Lamb
Recipe for Woodworking Glue and Coating Mixture
Instructions describe a glue like cement for broken china. Mix four ounces clear gum arabic in six ounces distilled water then six ounces white cane sugar and three ounces white starch. Dissolve heat in a jar placed over water until clear. Cool and add drops of cloves essence. Cork and store.
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China
Advertised Letters and Notices March 18 1916
Listing of names for advertised letters and notices dated March 18 1916 includes women Eva Denault Rose Mayotte Harriett Walcox and men Andreas Arouda John Bibhle John Elery Guy Reed Jenny Termino Whit ing Diulinda de Jesus Vieira foreign Peter Krikorian Palmigo Marando Felipe Teixeira plus misc notices for Bristol Wire Co Gorham Malden Warren and Howard estates and births residents Esther Peterson Rose Formiano Maria Santos and Mary Elizabeth Paine aged 6 months at Rhode Island Hospital.
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Eva Denault
Rose Mayotte
Henrique de Mideiros
Harriett Walcox
Andreas Arouda
John Bibhle
John Elery
Guy Reed
Jenny Termino
Whiting
Diulinda de Jesus Vieira
Peter Krikorian
Palmigo Marando
Felipe Teixeira
Bristol Wire Co
Gorhain
Providence
Mary Cecile Gorham
Isaac W. Gorham
Peterson
Malden
Mass
Esther Peterson
Henry Peterson
Paine
Warren
Mary Elizabeth
Thomas and
Cyrena M. Paine
Formifano
Rhode Island Hospital
Rose
Raffaele Formifano
Santos
Howard
Maria Santos
Wagner Letters Stolen En Route to Eisenach Museum
A case carrying letters written by Richard Wagner to tenor Ludwig Tichatschek, left to his daughter, was opened on a Brussels to Eisenach journey and the contents were stolen. The letters included Wagner’s Rienzi role notes and were bequeathed to the Wagner museum.
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Wagner
Tichatschek
Wagner Museum
Eisenach
Brussels
New China Book Ends Feature Dark Gray Covers and Yellowed Pages
A new china book end duo attracts buyers with a flat lying book and an upright slightly open book. The pieces are described as heavy enough for practical use and the coloring praised for its attractive yellow edged leaves and dark gray covers.
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China
Cause and Effect observation on United States males
The Providence Journal comments that over half the world’s males are in the United States and that frequent dealings with them may explain widespread daily exasperation. The piece uses a light satirical tone.
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United States
Providence Journal
Look High and Avoid Snares
Advice on avoiding snares by aiming above worldly concerns. The comparison to birds highlights vigilance toward higher aims as protection against traps and evil. The message emphasizes not flying low to stay free from deception and harm.
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St John Chrysostom
Bristol Town Dog License Rules and Fees
Town of Bristol requires dogs over six months to be registered in April with collar and owner details, license fees one fifteen for males and five fifteen for females. May licensing costs two fifteen for males and six fifteen for females. Notices indicate licenses available at Town Clerk office.
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Bristol
H. M. Coggeshall
Gee
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