Letter from Bristol in 1830 mentions religious awakenings and family notes
The letter to Mr. Henry A. Griswold from Bristol, dated January 23 1830, discusses Ward and Woods households, health updates, travel plans, and a strong emphasis on daily Bible study amid a widespread religious awakening. It notes Ephratio Munro Rebecca Bourn Anna O Wolf and other family ties, with Bishop Griswold reflecting on revived interest and cautions about fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Griswold
Lexington
Ken
Bristol
Ward
John
Annette
O'Wolf
Philadelphia
Washington
Alex
O’wolf
Havannea
Matanzas
Salem
Ephratio Munro
Rebecca Bourn
Anna O’wolf
Henry
S G D
Susan
Woods
George C Chapman
Draysmouth
Brishey
Griswold
Pring
Sylvia
Ann
S H Tyng
Church of the Epiphany
Bristed
Henry O’wolf
Nathaniel Russell Middleton
Charleston College
Alicia Middleton
Carolina
New England
Susan Amelia
J. Russell Bullock
William D Dimmock
C . B. Ostrander
Annie
Elizabeth
Dot
Samuel Pomeroy Colt
Two Captains Die In Naval Exchange Of 1813 Battle
Captain Samuel Blythe commanded the brig Boxer in 1813 when it battled the American brig Enterprise led by Captain William Burrows. In the opening broadsides both commanders fell with Blythe killed instantly and Burrows wounded. The Boxer surrendered after a severe raking and was towed into Portland as a prize.
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Samuel Blythe
Enterprise
William Burrows
Blythe
Burrows
Portland
Bracelet Made From Queen Victoria's Hair On Display
A bracelet spun from Queen Victoria's hair when she was a girl is shown in London. The artifact highlights royal memorabilia and Victorian jewelry craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen
Queen Victoria
London
Water sources sustain Death Valley region
Death Valley relies on the Amargosa River and Furnace Creek to supply water for the arid valley, supporting local ecosystems and settlements despite harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Amargosa River
Furnace Creek
Starish Devour Oysters Starfish Among Oyster Memes
A quirky note notes starfish joining oysters in a marine trend. The fragment hints at sea life behavior and playful consideration of shellfish friends in coastal culture.
Baird-North Company Jewelry Firm Endorsed
Located at 89 Weybosset Street in Providence R I the Baird North Company is praised for fair business practices and high quality jewelry. The firm offers watch and diamond departments with Swiss timepieces blue white diamonds and a gift department plus a generous budget plan and money back guarantee.
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Weybosset Street
Providence
R. L
Telephone Plantations
Baird-North Company
Baird North Company
Atlas Lumber Company Promotes Storm Sashes and Service
Atlas Lumber Company at 980 Westminster Street Providence advertises low profits and high turnover, inviting homeowners to save with storm sashes as winter nears. The owner, an architect and builder, consults on projects including New York City apartments, and staff pledge courteous, expert service with a full roofing materials stock.
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Westminster Street
Providence
Atlas Lumber Company
New York City
Rumford Chemical Works Promotes Prosperity in Rhode Island
The Rumford Chemical Works at Rumford Rhode Island known for Rumford Baking Powder is praised for its impact on state prosperity. Leaders are noted for straightforward dealings expanding production and providing steady work. The article lauds the plant's machinery and equipment and urges employees to ensure top quality for the public.
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Rumford
Rhode Island
Providence
Thous- Dees
Rumford Chemical Works
Pho
Sprieg Perm
Sears Ae
Appie
Roreee Peple
Af Tone
Humford Chemical Works
L. C. Smith and Corona Typewriters Advertised for Purchase and Rent
Providence firm promotes its four Corona portable models Silent Sterling Standard and Junior plus rebuilt machines. Offers one year defect guarantee and budget plan with rental option and trade-in on old machines. Calls readers to contact dealers in major cities including Bristol Rhode Island street address 555 Hope Street.
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Weyhosset Street
Providence
Gaspee
L. C Smith
Corona
Corona Portable
Sterling
Standard
L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc
Bristol
Andrade
555
Hope Street
Belcher & Loomis Hardware Co Prominent Providence Firm
Belcher and Loomis Hardware Co operates from 130 West Exchange Street Providence RI offering wholesale hardware light and heavy stock painters and builders supplies with quick service. Clerks know the trade by name and the firm is praised for reliability public spirit and long service to customers in a Centennial review.
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West Exchange Street
Providence
Telephone
Gaspee 5800
Belcher & Loomis Hardware Co
Wheelsale Hardware
Lost Pass Book No 25196 At Industrial Trust Bristol Branch
Payment stopped on pass book 25196 as reported lost or destroyed. Application filed to issue a duplicate in accordance with law. owner to return book to Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust Co
Bristol
Executor appointed for Josephine Peterson estate in Bristol
Henry W. Peterson of the Town of Bristol has been qualified as executor of Josephine Peterson’s will. Creditors must file claims in the clerk’s office within the statutory period starting September 24 and ending October 18. JO W. CHURCH, Clerk.
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Josephine Peterson
Henry W. Peterson
Bristol
R. J
JO W. Church
Mortgagee’s Sale of Bristol Property on October 20 1937
Public auction will occur on the premises in Bristol Rhode Island on Wednesday October 20 1937 at 11 o clock by virtue of a mortgage deed dated October 4 1916 from Walter H Coggeshall and Emma F Coggeshall to Alfred B Evans. The lot lies on the southerly side of Constitution Street and includes buildings and improvements. The sale is to satisfy the mortgage debt and is subject to town taxes as of June 15 1937. Conducted for the transferree and present holder.
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Walter H. Coggeshall
Emma F. Coggeshall
Alfred B. Evans
Bristol
Rhode Island
Constitution Street
Horace Lawton
Julius C.gallup
Julius C. Gallup
William Beringer
James Batt
Charles H. Smith
Mary A. Springer
William Springer
Said
Town
Salig Etea
Rhode, Island
Shuster Chiropodist Appointment Notice
The fragment shows a Wednesday and Friday schedule for Dis E Shuster a chiropodist at 559 Hope Street Melic Bristol. A Bristol telephone listing 72 appears with a horse and camel reference.
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Dis E Shuster
Wim
Hope
Melic Bid
Bristol
Meiklejohn Co Music Store in Providence Promoted
The Meiklejohn Company at 297 Weybosset Street Providence Rhode Island offers a full line of musical goods and radios. They advertise trade ins and easy time payments and praise salesman Hazeldine of Bristol as an authority on children's instrument selection.
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Werbosset Street
Providence
R. I . Tel
Gaspee
Meiklejohn Company
Hazeldine
Bristol
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Uae
Rye Poe
Wolf
Anthony R. Parshley
Jewelers
Wm. H. Buffington
Drugelst
William T. O'Donnell
Aaid Shae
Bristoly
E. W. . Weaver, &.Son Building
High Street
Ay G. M
Aaziatant
Main St
Warren Tel
Constitution St
Bristel. Teli Bris. Ae
Robert ‘J
McKay
G. W
Simmons
William Street
Meiklejohn CO
Ulysses Forget
Mi. D
Miller
Warren Leese
Raia
Vera
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