The Light of Chanukah
By Rabbi Alana Wasserman Light is everywhere in Judaism. In every synagogue, an eternal light hangs above the ark. On Friday evenings, we light candles to welcome in the Sabbath. On…
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75 years ago this week
The Get-Together Club celebrates its 30th anniversary on Dec. 16, featuring a match between Old Timers teams. Two paintings by Wilfred I Reynolds are exhibited at Tuttle’s. “Stag night” at Dorothy’s attracted 85 male customers. Ray K Linsley, Jr. co-authored “Applied Hydrology.” Girl Scouts prepared Christmas packages for hospital patients. Christmas sales are strong.
75 Years Ago in Bristol: Highlights from Nov. 17-23, 1949
Discover Bristol, Connecticut, the week of Nov. 17-23, 1949: Bristol Music Club, diphtheria shots, sports awards, a “Turkey Shoot,” and more historical moments. November 17, 1949 Miss Margaret Neel entertained…
75 years ago this week
Week of Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 1949 State workers who live in Bristol feel the effect of a state initiative to reduce the hours of state employees to 40…
75 years ago, this week in Bristol
On Oct. 21, 1949, there was a masquerade party at North School. It was a night of games and dancing. A bus line was proposed by the Bristol Traction Company…
New sculpture at Bristol Hospital graces entrance of emergency center, provides respite and a bit of whimsy
By David Fortier Drive down the entrance to the emergency room at Bristol Hospital. Look to the left, just behind the branches of the trees that line the drive and…
Impending adventure is open to all, offers interactive way to experience Bristol’s history and solve a mystery
The community is invited to participate in an immersive project exploring Bristol’s history over six months, beginning with an event on November 24. Participants will access online clues, podcasts, and gather outdoors to uncover stories. O’Brien, the project’s creator, aims to share Bristol’s narrative without bias towards individuals or families.
New trolley link connecting Bristol to Hartford via Plainville debuts in 1897
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…
Free mail delivery arrives 125 years ago
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…
In May ’47, three-way tie for high school valedictorian
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – May 1872 A destructive fire occurred last Thursday caused by sparks from the locomotive setting fire to dry leaves near Cuss Gutter….
Fire by the side of the road saves imbiber 150 years ago
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…
Hospital receives donation of x-ray machine in 1922, McHugh breaks scoring records in 1947
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…
New snow plowing machine debuts in 1897
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…
Truth, Lies, and Lust: How Bristol’s Rev. Theodore Beussel Was Led to Sedition–Part II
By Rit Carter Part II Theodore Beussel around 1914 VII The Arrest Affidavits by Leonora C. Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Kerr At first light on May 28, 1918, cool…
Truth, Lies, and Lust: How Bristol Rev. Theodore Beussel Was Led to Sedition–Part I
By Rit Carter Part I Reverend Theodore Beussel “Somebody must have made a false accusation against Joseph K., for he was arrested one morning without having done anything wrong.”Franz Kafka,…
Walking Bristol in 2021
By Rit Carter As I watch a light fog wash over the lagoon at Rockwell Park, my walk across Bristol begins. It is 7 a.m., and my destination is Camp…
100 years ago Newell Tract chosen for new hospital
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…
Crocodiles hold 20th meeting in 1896
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…
125 years ago, electric fountain debuts at Lake Compounce
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…
Bristol Today- the day in review July 24
Farmer’s Market has largest crowd of the year The farmers market had its largest crowds of the year this morning, as the beautiful weather drew many Bristolites to Centre Square….