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In the late 1890's Dr. Franeis Briggs, a graduate of Bowdoin College and Baltimore Medieal College settled in Bristol. He was a skilled surgeon as well as physician and built up a large praetiee. Dr. Briggs was a great lover of musie and had.a fine tenor voiee which was available for his friends' service and for social funetions in the town at all times. He was a member of the Bristol Military Band for many years. He also served the town in a politieal eapaeity as representative to the legislature. Ill with diabetes for five years he refused to consider his own health and
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attended his patients until within three weeks of his death which oceurred in June, 1924.
Dr. Harold Williamson was born in Huntington, Vermont, and attended the University of Vermont where he graduated from the Medieal College. He established himself as a physician in 1906 where he has served ever sinee exeept for a year which he spent overseas as a Lieutenant in the Medieal Corps during the World War. He has served the town ably as a member of the school board, as health offieer and as town representa- tive. He is at present an attending physician at the Porter Hospital in Middlebury.
Dr. Max Thompson, a graduate of the University of Vermont Medi- eal College, eame to Bristol in the early 1920's where he remained for about three years, at the end of which time he settled in Rutland where he still maintains his praetiee. Although here only a short time Dr. Thomp- son built up a good sized praetiee and beeame quite popular.
Dr. Edward Lane eame to Bristol in 1924 from North Ferrisburg where he had practieed for a number of years, establishing a praetiee which he maintained here until the time of his death in Mareh, 1939. Quiet and unassuming in his manner he made many friends and built up a large practice for himself.
Dr. Charles S. Paine, born and brought up in Randolph, graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1932 and settled in Bristol in October, 1933 where he soon built up a large praetiee and has made many friends.
Dr. A. Harry Roller, a native of Jersey City who graduated from the University of Vermont Medieal College in 1935, established himself in Bristol in the summer of 1939, and has built up a sizable praetiee in the short time that he has been here.
The first dentist in Bristol of whom we have any reeord is Herbert Hasseltine who began praetieing here in 1877. He remained here only a short time, soon moving to Pittsford where he engaged in business. In 1881 Dr. Erskine W. Shattuck began praetiee in Bristol continuing his profession here until the time of his death, April 3, 1909. About 1890 Dr. Fenn settled here as a dentist but remained less than two years being followed by Roy C. Linsley who eame about 1897 and remained here until his death about 1910.
In 1909 two dentists began the praetiee of their profession in Bristol. Dr. R. J. Bristol who was born in the town graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Dental College and returned to practice in his native town. Dr. Watson Morgan, a native of Lineoln, graduated from Baltimore Dental College and began his praetice here at about the same time. Both men built up large practices and have always been willing supporters of any moves for eivie betterment. In 1924 Dr. Morgan's office and equip- ment were burned and he moved to Burlington where he now practices. Sinee that time Dr. Bristol has been the only dentist in Bristol.
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BRISTOL LAWYERS
Samuel Holley, son of Robert Holley, one of Bristol's earliest settlers, was the first man to practice law in Bristol, as well as being one of the first to practice in Addison County. He attended school in Bristol and Middlebury and was graduated from Westpoint Military Acad- emy after which he returned to Middlebury and studied law with Horatio Seymour. He was admitted to the bar in 1809 and opened his first law office in Shoreham. During the War of 1812 he held a captain's commission and participated in the warfare during the winter of 1813-14. About 1815 he came to Bristol and opened an office where he practice until 1821 when he moved to Middlebury and began practice with Mr. Seymour. He served as county judge from 1833 to 1842.
Horatio Needham was the next lawyer to practice here. He was born in Whiting, Vermont in 1796. He began his study of the law in the office of Elijah Parker in Brandon and completed it with Samuel Holley in Bristol. He was admitted to the bar in 1821, opened his office here at that time and continued his practice in Bristol until the time of his death in 1863. He was very active in town affairs, holding the office of town clerk five years, that of selectman six years and was representative to the General Assembly for four terms.
Joseplı Bradley was an active lawyer in Bristol for several years but no information concerning his dates is available except that he prac- ticed here prior to 1880.
William W. Rider was born in Bristol in 1841 and studied law with Horatio Needham. In 1865 he was admitted to the bar and practiced here until the time of his death in 1915.
Lauren Scott and Riley Mardin were two other lawyers who were here during the early years of Mr. Rider's practice. Mr. Mardin specialized in claims and pensions and was superintendent of schools in the early 1880's.
The next lawyer to establish a practice in Bristol was Joel Page who came here in the early part of the 1890's and practiced in Bristol until 1904 when he moved to Burlington where he continued his practice and was later joined by his son, Guy Page.
Jasper Page was born in Bristol in 1874. He was graduated from Beeman Academy in New Haven and attended Albany Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1906 and practiced in Bristol from then until the time of his death in 1924.
Three lawyers who came to Bristol after 1900 and who remained but a short time were Murray Bourne about 1908, Melwood Taft, about 1913 and Guy Townsend who came in the middle of the 1930's. Ezra Dike is at present the only practicing attorney in Bristol. He was admitted to the bar in October, 1937.
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Two residents of Bristol have been judges of the Probate Court for the New Haven District. The first of these was Harvey Munsill who was judge from 1835 to 1870. The other judge was Erwin A. Hasseltine who held the position from 1900-14 and who was also teacher and superin- tendent of schools in Bristol for a number of years.
BRISTOL BUSINESS DIRECTORY-JUNE 1940
AIR SERVICE-Bristol Airport-Joseph Rock, pilot.
AMBULANCE SERVICE-E. W. Varney.
ATTORNEY-Ezra Dike.
AUTOMOBILE AGENCIES-R. W. Shadrick, Ford; B. W. Estey, Olds- mobile.
BAKERY-Joseph Demers.
BANK-First National Bank-F. R. Dickerman, President.
BARBERS-W. H. Browe; William Hier; M. J. Wendell.
BEAUTY PARLORS-Rainbow Beauty Shop - Bessie Davis; Peg's Beauty Shop - Mrs. Glenn Hill.
BLACKSMITHS-Stanley Cushman; B. J. Trombley (Bristol Flats).
BUILDERS' SUPPLIES-R. C. Martin; A. Johnson Lumber Co .; Drake, Smith & Co.
CATTLE DEALERS-E. C. Norton; George Peet.
CLERGYMEN-Rev. Loren Heaton - Methodist; Rev. Hugh Morton - Baptist; Rev. T. J. Liddy - Catholic.
CLOCK & WATCH REPAIRING-A. H. Miles.
CLOTHING STORES-N. F. Dunshee & Son (women's clothing and dry goods) ; A. J. Abrams; Dan Thomas; Bristol Men's Shop - Warren Brooks; Katherine's Dress Shop - Mrs. Katharine Rider.
COAL & WOOD DEALERS-Jackman Coal & Coke Co. - Glenn Jack- man.
DENTIST-Dr. R. J. Bristol.
DRUG STORE-Laurence McShane.
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY-Central Vermont Public Service Corp. ELECTRIC REPAIR SERVICE-Chester Jacobs.
FARMERS' SUPPLIES-Farmers' Supply Store - A. J. Michaud.
FARM MACHINERY-A. B. Kilbourn; E. A. Ferguson.
FERTILIZER-T. C. Varney. See also grain and feed dealers.
FILLING & SERVICE STATIONS-Park Filling Station - Lawrence Bristol and Wendell Brown; Wright's Service Station - Wayland Wright; Socony-Vacuum Oil Station - Allen Mckinnon, mgr .; E. J. Kneeland; Claude Walsh (Bristol Flats).
FLORIST SHOP & TRUCK GARDEN-Pine Tree Gardens - George Purinton.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR-E. W. Varney.
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GARAGE-R. W. Shadrick.
GIFT SHOPS-Kathleen Burnham; Bristol Inn; E. J. Bristol's Estate. GRAIN & FEED STORES (also fertilizer) - E. A. Ferguson; A. B. Kil- bourn (also grist mill).
GROCERY STORES-Independent - Ceylon Brown; E. M. Smith; C. A. Wixon - I. G. A .; C. E. Gove (South Bristol). Chain - First National Stores - Charles Tyo, Mgr .; A. & P. Food Stores - Waldo Brown, Mgr .; Grand Union - Roy Clark, Mgr.
HARDWARE-E. N. Dike; John Dalton.
HOTEL & TOURIST HOMES-Bristol Inn - C. A. Burnham; Tourist Inn - Mrs. Irene Wheelock; Mrs. Frank Elliot; Mrs. Roscoe.
INSURANCE AGENTS-A. M. Russell; W. J. Gaudet; B. W. Estey. LAWN MOWER REPAIR SERVICE-Clarenee Abernethy.
MAILING BOXES-Vermont Box Company - F. M. Thomas. MILK PRODUCTS-Norton & Flagg.
MONUMENT DEALERS-Peter Nelson; Attridge & Elliot.
MOVING PICTURES-New Colonial Theater - Mr. and Mrs. John Sherwin.
NEWSSTAND-Park Filling Station.
NEWSPAPER-Bristol Herald - Otter Valley Press.
NURSES (REGISTERED)-Mrs. Fern Wilson; Miss Catherine Little.
NURSING HOME-Mrs. Irving Warburton.
PAINTERS & PAPER HANGERS-B. J. Clark; Ralph Morrison.
PHYSICIANS-H. L. Williamson; M. D .; Charles Paine, M. D .; A. H. Roller, M. D.
PLUMBER-John Dalton.
PRINTING-Bristol Herald Co .; Donald Wilson.
RADIO REPAIR SERVICE-Kenneth Booska.
REAL ESTATE-W. J. Gaudet; George Corkins.
RESTAURANTS-Ben's Restaurant - B. J. Comstoek; Ann's Coffee Shop - Mrs. A. L. Rivers; Winthrop Trudo.
SEEDS & NURSERY STOCK-John Kilbourn.
SHOE STORES-E. J. Bristol's Estate; A. J. Abrams; Dan Thomas ; Bristol Men's Shop.
SHOE REPAIRING-Dan Thomas.
TELEPHONE OFFICE-Western Telephone & Telegraph Co.
TRANSPORTATION-Bus Service - Bristol-Burlington, Henry McIn-
tyre; Freight - Bristol Transportation Co., V. I. Patnode ; Mail, Express and Passengers, Kenneth Hunt.
VARIETY STORE-Ben Franklin Store - Mr. and Mrs. John E. Cragen.
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Moderator-V. I. Patnode
Town Clerk and Treasurer-Leland Landon
Selectmen-Felix Cousino, Clarence G. Lathrop, Arthur Gove
School Directors-A. M. Russell, Ford Thomas, V. I. Patnode
Listers-Fred Smith, Hazen Eddy, Herbert Flagg
Auditors-C. H. Bosworth, L. C. Churchill, Horace Farr
Library Trustees-Mrs. Alma Sherwin, R. W. Shadrick, Mrs. Beulah Dickerman, John Selden, Thorpe Thomas
Road Commissioner-Alec Hammond First Constable-Daniel Mckinnon
Second Constable-Charles Sumner Overseer of the Poor-G. Foster Whitcomb
Agent to Deed Real Estate-Fred Smith
Agent to Prosecute and Defend Suits-Ezra Dike
Trustee of Public Money-Ralph Brown
Town Grand Jurors-George S. Farr, Clarence E. Lathrop
Sextons-Hazen Eddy, Edward Meehan, Arthur Prime Health Officer-Dr. H. L. Williamson
Credit should be given to the following people and organizations who have helped to provide information and to make this book possible:
To the members of the Outlook Club and their families who have provided records and accounts of local activities and organizations ;
To the members and officers of the churches for the histories of the churches ;
To the town clerk, Mr. Leland Landon, for his cooperation in making available the town records;
To Mrs. Jessie Stanton and Miss Frances O'Connor for lending research material compiled by them on the early history of Bristol;
To the librarian and directors of the Lawrence Memorial Library for the loan of books and papers pertaining to the early history of the town; To Mrs. Elsie Chatterton, librarian of the Bixby Memorial Library of Vergennes for looking up and making available material on the Plank Road;
To Merrit Allen for information supplied;
To Mrs. Mitchell Lathrop for providing information concerning the Independent Order of Foresters;
To Mr. Horace Farr for looking up the records of the Drake-Smith Manufacturing Company and for his paper on the history of the Masonic Order in Bristol;
To Mr. A. F. Gove for his cooperation in finding sources of infor- mation ;
And to numerous local citizens who have supplied dates and other necessary items of information.
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Material has also been obtained from the following sources: H. P. Smith's "History of Addison County"; "Gazeteer of Addison County"; Hamilton Childs; "History of Bristol", Harvey Munsill; "The Turnpikes of New England", Frederick I. Wood; Walton's Vermont Registers, 1845- 1856; files of the "Bristol Herald"; annual reports of the town of Bristol and records of the town of Bristol beginning with the granting of the charter in 1762.
We wish also to thank the following people for the loan or donation of photographs used in this book: George N. Lathrop for the four aerial photographs which he made and donated; Dr. Bristo!, Miss Evelyn Dumas, Mrs. Mabel Bates and Mrs. Joseph Rock for the loan of photographs and Mr. Albert Gove for the loan of his collection of negatives of Bristol scenes. Also thanks to Dr. George Russell, Arlington, Vt., and Arthur Gove.
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