Enfield, R. I., Postmark 1901-1903

 

The stamp was used between 1901 and 1903.

Providence, Norwich, & Worcester Railroad -1841

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Republican Herald

May 29, 1841

Greenville Cyclone – 1895

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Olneyville Times
September 13, 1895

Welcome Aldrich Mill Water Rights – 1849

From The Republican Herald, March 28, 1849.

Georgiaville Pond Drowning – 1908

The News-Democrat (Prov.)
August 14, 1908

Olneyville Times
August 30, 1912

North Smithfield Trolley Accident – 1906

(Prov.) News Democrat
August 6, 1906

New Georgiaville Stagecoach Route – 1895

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The Providence News
December 18, 1895

Olneyville Times
January 28, 1898

The Hamlet Fire Engine Company – 1838

     Hamlet Village was founded in 1815, by Brigadier General Edward Carrington of Newport, who constructed a textile mill there. At that time, the area was part of the town of Smithfield.  It remained part of Smithfield until the town was divided in 1871.  Hamlet then became part of Woonsocket. 

     On January 24, 1838, a news item appeared in the Republican Herald announcing that state lawmakers had passed an act to allow for the incorporation of the Hamlet Fire Engine Co. of Smithfield. (The newspaper actually reads “Aamlet”, which is believed to be a typo.)

     As of this writing, the Smithfield Historical Society has no further information about this fire company.   This appears to have been the first fire company established in Smithfield. 

See fifth paragraph down.  

 

Esmond Mill Strike – 1933

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Waterbury Democrat
May 18, 1933

The Disappearance of Elmer Kettelle – 1916

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Olneyville Times
December 22, 1916

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