Farewell Party For Goglia Egistaglia and Families
More than 75 guests attended a farewell party at 366 Wood Street honoring Mrs. Luigi Goglia Mrs. Egistaglia and families including David Felicia Michael Jennie Paul Helena ahead of a four month Italy visit. The party featured American and Italian flags a chicken dinner dancing and music by Billy Cliffe's Orchestra Sebastian Turllo performed as a female impersonator and Sabten Alisio spoke wishing safe travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luigi Goglia
Egistaglia
David
Felicia
Anthony Cariglia
Michael
Jennie
Paul
Helena
Wood Street
Patria
Fabre
Italy
Boston
Providence
East Greenwich
Warren
Billy Cliffe
Sebastian Turllo
Sabten Alisio
Luigi Gogha
Lenten Services Across Local Churches Tonight and Friday
St Michaels Church hosts Rev Irving A Evans preaching tomorrow at 8 00 with congregational singing and a service of intercession at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon at Holmes House St Mars church offers Stations of the Cross and benediction Friday at 7 30 with a children’s service at 3 30 St Elizabeths Church features a lent sermon by Rev Francesco Vieira at 7 30 tomorrow and Stations of the Cross Friday at 7 30 Our Lady of Mount Carmel holds Stations of the Cross and benediction Friday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Church
Irving A. Evans
St Thomas Church
Greenville
Holmes House
St Mars S Church
St. Elizabeth's Church
Francesco Vieira
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Obituary of Eleanor S. Trotter in Bristol and New York
Miss Eleanor S. Trotter died suddenly in Bronxville New York at 11 30 yesterday morning. She organized the Girls Friendly Society in Bristol in 1886 and lived in Bristol for many years before moving to New York in 1898. Survived by a sister Mrs Emily Harrison Fischer of New York, body to be brought home for a requiem mass at Trinity Church and burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor S. Trotter
Bronxville
N. Y
Miss Trotter
New York
Andrew R
Mary (Williams) Trotter
Girls’ Friendly Society
Bristol
Emily Harrison Fischer
Trinity Church
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Richard Corcoran Dies After Long Illness at Bristol Farm
Richard Corcoran longtime farm operator on Naomi Street Bristol died after a long illness at his home. Born in Ireland he lived in Bristol over 50 years and retired a decade ago due to ill health. He leaves wife Bridget a son John J Corcoran four daughters Mrs Jane Saillant Mrs Elizabeth Sullivan Miss Minnie Corcoran Miss Helen Corcoran and two grandchildren. Funeral set for 8 30 am Thursday with requiem mass at 9 am at St Mary's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Corcoran
Naomi Street
Corcoran
Ireland
Bristol
St Mary's Church
Bridget
John J Corcoran
Jane Saillant
Elizabeth Sullivan
Minnie Corcoran
Providence
Helen Corcoran
Hat Held By Suction Earns Head Lock Invention
A New York man claims a hat secured by suction to the head, as shown in films. The idea is likened to devices used by the American detective, noted for never removing headgear when a body is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Auditorium Exercises at Reynolds School Review
Pupils from John Post Reynolds school performed Friday afternoon including a play How a King Found Health and a Health Play. Spelling contests featured 8A1 against 8B2 with winners Loms Annarummo, Mary Cortellessa, Mary DeCosta, Jennie Morra, Sadie Russo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Post Reynolds
Gloria Cabral
Vincent Incovelli
Audrey Munro
Jovina Benta
Elizabeth Ascoli
Ralph de Felice
Anthony Langella
Anthony Joseph
Charles Booth
Mary Pereira
Anna Correira
Edwin Jackson
Mary Sousa
Mary Paiva
Wilhelmina Silvia
Lillian McIntyre
John Dimond
Loms Annarummo
Mary Cortellessa
Mary DeCosta
Jennie Morra
Sadie Russo
Shirley Newman
Elizabeth Rogers
Chris Ostby
Elmer Manley
Herrmann Wilbur
Mary Cardoza
Emekia di Florio
Claudia DeWolf
Laura Mederros
Mary Viera
Josephine Codola
Antoinetta Poli
Dorothy Adams
Angelina Ranall
Emily Velleca
Dorothy J Drown
Gertrude A Leonard
Reynolds
Elizabeth Rounds
Alfred Paiva
Marguerite Perry
Claudia de Wolf
Mars Gladding
Dorothy Roberts
James Fusco
Marjorie Mankes
Dorothy Wardwell
Harold Lowe Speaks on Missionary Work in Rhode Island
Harold Lowe of Providence addressed the Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's Church on opportunities for missionary work in Rhode Island at the Holmes House yesterday afternoon. Rev Anson B Howard introduced the speaker, and at the business session members approved appropriations for benevolent developments. Tea was served by the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Harold Lowe
Providence
Ladies’ Benevolent Sorcety
St Michael's Church
Holmes House
Anson B Howard
St Michaels Church
Word's Meaning Changed Cockney Origin and History
A cockney is defined as a London native or someone born within Bow Bells. The term originally described a spoiled or effeminate boy and may derive from cockering meaning foolish petting. Some writers trace the word to the mythical land Cockaygoe from olden times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Halliwell
Cockaygoe
Birds with handicaps fight to survive in the wild
The article argues that human activities such as rabbit trapping injure pheasants and other birds causing many cripples. It notes half the birds shot in a wood had one bad foot yet survive, while smaller birds limp but manage with one good leg. It contrasts born cripples who rarely survive due to predators.
Doctor Runs for Mayor in Scrapville
Scrapville’s sole physician announces he will run for mayor with no platform. He claims long town service and vows to reveal what he knows about residents if not elected. Ballot results show he won all but one vote, cast by a new resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrapville
Los Angeles Times
Balancing Acts and Equine Feats Through the Ages
Visitors admire trained horses at circuses and fairs as they prance, bow, and dance to music. The piece recalls Cortz Altdorf’s horse that ballooned into the air and notes ancient Italian and medieval equestrian performers who taught horses to dance, tap, and perform on cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortz Altdorf
Italy
Curiosity Wins in a Back-Alley Beef Exchange
A youth visits a butcher shop to buy fresh beef while sporting black eyes. The butcher accepts payment, then, driven by curiosity, offers to return the money and gifts the beef after demanding details of how the injuries were gained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Billiards on Horseback Among Paris Club Members in 1838
The Paris Jockey Club staged a horseback billiards game in 1838, lifting horses up stairs to the billiard room. The match was to 12 points and finished in 20 minutes. The piece notes billiards origin as hazy, with Shakespeare cited as an early reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jockey Club
Silas Redefines Breakfast Before A Rainy Field Work
A farmer named Silas asks for a lighter breakfast, eleven pancakes, but with larger ones, as heavy rain makes chores impossible and he plans a hard morning in the field. The scene captures his practical, steady routine and quick adaptation to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas
Warren Twilight League elects officers and forms seven teams
At Warren Central fire station Friday evening officers were chosen for the Warren Twilight Base Ball League with William J Smith re elected president. Lloyd Delano was named vice president and John Conley as secretary and treasurer. The Centrals and White Eagles did not renew franchises leaving Ever Ready Fire Company as Central Club and Life Savers replacing White Eagles. Other clubs include Nelcos Independents Warren Manufacturing Company and Bristol Townies. Games will be at Jamiel Park with a schedule to be set April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Station
Warren
William J Smith
Lloyd Delano
John Conley
Centrals
White Eagles
Central Nine
Francis Higgins
Fire Companys
Central Club
Life Savers
Nelcos
Independents
Warren Manufacturing Company
Bristol Townies
Jamiel Park
Births Reported For Castighego Families in Town
In this town, on April 2 a daughter Pauline Anna was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Bruno Castighego. On April 3 a son Vincenzo was born to Mr and Mrs Gaetano Castighego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno
Pauline Anna
Frank Bruno
Castighego
Vincenzo
Gaetano Castighego
Corcoran and Trotter Passings Visit Local Obituaries
In this town April 4 Richard Corcoran died. Funeral from Naomi street late residence April 7 at 9:30 Requiem Mass at St Marys Church Wood street. Relatives invited. In Providence April 3 Harold Judson died in his 61st year. In Bronxville NY April 4 Eleanor S Trotter, formerly of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
This Town
Richard Corcoran
Naomi Street
St Marys Church
Wood Street
Mite Society and Church Meetings Noted
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church will gather at 2 this afternoon at Mrs Fred R Mott’s Burnside street. The Berean Class meets with Mrs Charles Lascomb at 8 tomorrow evening. The annual church meeting and officer elections are at 2:30 on Friday in the vestry. The K TC meets at 7 Friday evening in the vestry. The W T C meets Saturday afternoon with Mrs Harold Baker at the parsonage on Cottage street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Fred R Mott
Burnside Street
Charles Lascomb
Burton Street
K . TC
W. T C
Harold Baker
Cottage Street
Thumb Print Receipts At Hancock Garage For Settlements
A Hancock Michigan garage uses Bertillon based receipts where a bill offered for settlement is marked with the mechanic's fingerprint. The shop keeps fingerprint records of all employees to track charges and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Mich
Bertillon
Community events schedule for April and May
April events include old time and modern dance at the Armory by Company C on Mondays. Easter Sale on April 14 at State Street M E Church vestry. First Grand Ball April 18 at State Armory by Bristol Council K of C Hope Circle. April 20 concert at Colt Memorial High School auditorium by American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6. April 25-26 musical comedy Pinefore at Trinity Parish House by Trinity Men's Club. April 29 May Festival and Dance at Academy Hall. May 4-5 Matrimonial Minstrels at Pastime Theatre for Our Lady of Mt Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Armory
Company C
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street
M E. Church
Bristol Counci
K of C
Hope Circle
State Armory
Church St
American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
Colt Memorial High
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John J. McCarty
New England Conservatory of Music
North Main Street
Fall River, Mass
F. K. Knowlton
Church Street
Reynolds School
Erskine
America
Studebaker
R. H. Dietrich
Fo.b. Factory
Comfo
Detroit
Dickey
High Street Garage
Bristol, R. I
Cleopatra
Charmion
Sartinis Foot Health Shoe Store
Baptist Church
Newman Bros
Kimball's
Red Cap
Alchapol
Bowman
Johnson
Newman
Kinerthur
Edison Mazda Lamps
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