This incident occurred on “Barnes Hill”, on Putnam Pike, in Greenville, in the vicinity of where the Greenville Public Library stands today. The Smithfield Town council later offered a reward for the capture of those responsible.
Woonsocket Evening Reporter
November 9, 1901
Articles Relating To The Division Of Smithfield, R. I. – 1871
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Woonsocket Patriot
February 14, 1868
Part 1
Woonsocket Patriot
February 14, 1868
Part 2
Woonsocket Patriot
December 24, 1870
Woonsocket Patriot
January 27, 1871
Part 1
Woonsocket Patriot
January 27, 1871
Part 2
Woonsocket Patriot
March 31, 1871
Bernon Mill Pay Envelopes – 1918, 1923
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Tri-Town Bowling League
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Tri-Town Bowling league 1948-49
Irving S. Cook School Class Of 1946
Georgiaville, R.I.
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An early view of the islands in Georgiaville Pond, with homes on Farnum Pike in the foreground.
Submitted by Dyanne Smith
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Islands of Georgiaville Pond – early 1900s
Marcy Curtis to James Appleby Document – 1816
From the archives of the Historical Society of Smithfield.
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Reverse side of document
Nathan Aldrich to Dr. Ezra Whitford Document – May 18, 1858
From the archives of the Historical Society of Smithfield.
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Amos Cook Wood Lot Rent Receipt – 1836
From the archives of the Historical Society of Smithfield.
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Smithfield, Rhode Island, Tax Documents – 1818
From the archives of the Historical Society of Smithfield.
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Opening page of the 1818 Smithfield tax record book.
From the 1818 Smithfield Tax Record Book.
From the 1818 Smithfield Tax Record Book.
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