Wage Increase at National India Rubber Company Factory
Notice posted at the National India Rubber Company announcing a general wage increase effective May 1 1916. The plan covers both day and piece workers and affects about 3500 employees with schedules varying by job type. LeBaron C Colt expresses confidence in improved prosperity and worker cooperation in Bristol.
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National India Rubber Company
Lebaron C. Colt
The
National
Bristol
Phenix
Nike
Birthday Celebration at Slocum Home in Warren
A family gathering honored Mrs. Slocum's birthday at Capt. and Mrs. Henry M. Slocum's Warren home last Saturday. Attendees included Cora Tanner Swansea. Reba Conklin and child. John H. Slocum. Ruth G. Slocum. Henry M. Slocum Jr.. and Charles Grady. A sumptuous supper followed in a warm family setting. Mrs. Slocum, daughter of Stephen Northup, was born in Bristol. the couple lived in Bristol before moving to Warren about 15 years ago.
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Henry M. Slocum
Warren
Charles Grady
Mrs. Slocum
Stephen Northup
Capt. Slocum
Bristol
Special Pictures At Y M C A Bring Dickens and Robin Hood
Lovers of Dickens will see five reel photo play The Old Curiosity Shop at the Y M C A on Saturday night. Robin Hood also shown in four reels with a comedy. Program starts at 7 45.
Boys' Club meeting at the Y M C A attendance
The Friday Afternoon Boys Club met at the Y M C A where William F Hoffmeister Fall River Physical Director spoke on physical culture. Moving pictures shown included Life Boat Scenes at the Capital Buddy and his Dog and Incidents of the Spanish American War.
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William F. Hoffmeister
Fall River
Hoffmeister
Capital
Buddy
Narragansett Rubber Plant Plans Wage Rise May First
Narragansett Rubber Company of Narragansett Town announces a new wage schedule effective next Monday affecting 550 employees. The plant, already producing 10 400 pairs of tennis shoes daily with orders ahead, adds new machinery including an electric freight elevator and a large vulcanizer to boost output. Manager Terrence McCarty cites improvements to use spare space and meet growing orders while maintaining good wages.
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Narragansett Rubbere Company
Narragansett
Terrence McCarty
Salem Elevator Company
General Fire Extinguisher Company
McCarty
Wedded Fifty Years Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Arnold
Mr and Mrs George A Arnold mark fifty years of marriage with a quiet celebration at their Hope street home. Neighbors called to offer congratulations, and refreshments were served as gifts arrived from Bristol Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and relatives in Providence Newport Warren Bridgewater and Wellesley Mass. Mrs Arnold received a unique brooch pin displaying a Napoleon Bonaparte portrait. the setting was crafted in Constantinople. The couple also received gold pins with pearls from their son Dr. and Mrs. Fred A. Arnold of Newport.
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George A. Arnold
Hope Street
United Brothers Lodge
Bristol
Sons of the American Revolution
Providence
Newport
Warren
Bridgewater
Wellesley
Mass
Arnold
Edward Tf. Anthony
Marie Pauline Bonaarte
Napoleon Onaparte
Constantinople
Inlaw
Fred A. Arnold
Pool Tournament Set By Local Fire Hose Companies
At a Monday meeting of the King Philip Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company and Defiance Hose Company plans were made for a 100 ball pool tournament. Eight matches will be held, four at each station, with two matches weekly and a cup awarded to the winner.
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company
Defiance Hose Company
King Philips
Donat Gladue
Joseph Ethier
John Paul
Defiance
Mark Bailey
Stephen Fales
Hiram A
King Philip's Station
Montigny and Myers Wed in Chantry Ceremony
Charles A. Montigny of Willimantic and Blanche H. Myers of this town were married Wednesday afternoon at St. Michael's Church Chantry. Rev. Anson B. Howard officiated. The bride's attendant was Jessie Brechin. best man Abram Myers of Boston. They plan a wedding trip to New York and Baltimore and will reside in Willimantic. The bride is daughter of Civil War veteran Abram L. Myers, once president of the Association. she was named Daughter of the Regiment after his death.
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Charles A. Montigny
Williamantic
Conn
Blanche H. Myers
St. Michael's Church
Anson B. Howard
Jessie Brechin
Abram Myers
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Willimantic
Abram L. Myers
Fourth
Rhode Island Infantry Regiment
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Lee 2 CO
Bristol, R
W. M. Connery
Providence Telephone Co
É&Ocal Contract Dept
Warren 98
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Star Theatre
William Fox
Dorothy Bernard
Little Gypsy
Mary Page
Susie
Lee Kennedy
Bison
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
His Majesty
Dick Turpin
W. S. Hart
Frosty Blake
Uncle Sam
America
Bray Komedy
Bill Banks
the Bandit
Victor Patel
Phoenix
Montigny—Myers
Victor Records
Edward D. Kunz
Hope
Bradford Sts
Henry H. Polytan
State Street
Motion
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
New Royal Orchestra
Metro Pictures
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