150 Years Ago – July 1872 Strawberry Festivals won’t happen in Bristol this year. All the churches, societies, etc. have become so rich and increased with goods there is no…
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150 Years Ago – June 1872 During the thunderstorm last week lightning struck an apple tree near the house of Austin Curtis somewhat injuring a wagon standing beneath. Persons in…
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – April 1872 The freight train from the west met with disaster just above the North Village. An axle broke throwing off a…
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – March 1872 On Saturday evening there were rowdy times in the saloon neighborhood. Albro Castle, John Atkins, Eugene Lane, Wallace Allen and…
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – February 1872 Some families in town and in Wolcott have been sorely afflicted with Scarlet Fever and some deaths have occurred, but…
Complied by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – January 1872 Mr. C.S. Bailey was cruelly attacked and badly injured last Thursday at the shop of J.H. Sessions by a shopmate…
150 Years Ago – October 1871 The election on Monday resulted in a victory for the democrats except the first selectman is of the opposite party. The report of the…
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – September 1871 A hook and ladder company is in the process of being organized in the village. The town passed a vote…
150 Years Ago – August 1871 Repairs on the Congregational Church are progressing. The new roof is complete and inside work will be commenced in September. The pews will be…