Letter from France by Lieut Williams Jr reporting multiple frontline exposures
Lieut. W Frederick Williams Jr son of local residents writes from France about repeated “over the top” assaults during the Rheims to Soissons drive. He notes being cited in orders for his regiment, extensive fighting including shell fire machine gun and gas, and his lone scratch. He mentions French and American cooperation, captured German prisoners, wooded areas cut for Germany, and a wish for peach ice cream after a long march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frederick Williams, Jr
W. Frederick Williams
France
United States Infantry
Rheims
Soissons
Tres Bon
Germany
America
Ladue
Father
Bogie
EFI
Frederick
Frontline Letter From July 1918 Describes Battle Weariness
Frederick writes from the front near the Tardenois in July 1918 describing ongoing action and casualties. He notes ruined villages, shifting moves, and the French artillery's noise. He praises Y M C A acts, Red Cross aid, and reports Americans capturing a railroad center. He laments no baths, missing home, and burning letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tardenois
Chateau-Thierry
Red Cross
Mother
Helen Bogert
Natalee
Jill
Eliza
Madie
Helen T
Lucy
Frederick
Taxpayers to Decide On County Bridge Assessments
Bristol county leaders from Warren Barrington and Bristol met Friday in Warren to discuss State Board of Public Roads demands for payment of Warren and Barrington River bridges. The three towns are assessed and will arrange a September meeting of taxpayers to decide whether to pay or contest the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Barrington
State Board of Public Roads
Tower Council
Rhode Island drafts age extension impacts register
Rhode Island plans to register 83 407 men under a draft age extension from 18 to 45. Capt George H Webb Director of the Draft presented the estimate to Gov Beeckman at the State House noting it uses the 1910 census as a basis and aims for precise net figures. The total eligible within the age span is slightly over 92 000 before deductions for men already in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
George H Webb
Beeckman
State House
Webb
Successful Whist By Hope Circle Daughters Of Isabella
A Friday whist event at Mrs. John Dwyer's home 3 Howe Street drew a good crowd. Prizes were US Government thrift stamps awarded to Miss Mary Callan John Lannon Miss Catherine Mc Kevitt and Joseph Flynn. Proceeds support Hope Circle treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Isabella
John Dwyer
Howe Street
Mary Callan
John Lannon
Catherine McKevitt
Joseph Flynn
Paris Hospital Letter From Wounded American Soldier
Miss Louis Malafronte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luigi Malafronte, received a Friday letter from her cousin Frank Ferraro Jr in Co B 102nd Infantry US Army Ameri can Expeditionary Force. He was wounded by shrapnel in the left shoulder and is in a Paris hospital after two operations. Previously reported killed in action, Young Ferraro is a son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ferraro Mount Hope avenue. He enlisted at 17 in Middletown Conn and has been in France for over a year.
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Louis@ Malafronte
Luigi Malafronte
Frank Ferraro, Jr
Co. B
102Nd Infantry
Middletown
Conn
France
Car Jr. Tour Promotes Food Conservation in Bristol
MAR GODKING announces Car Jr. will tour Rhode Island under the State Food Conservation Committee. On Saturday August 24 at 7 p.m. the event will be on the Bristol Common near Wood and State streets with addresses in English and Italian inviting all interested in food conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
State Food Conservation Committee
Bristol
Wood and
State Streets
Men aged 21 to register on August 24 1918
All male persons who reached their 21st birthday since June 5 1918 and before August 24 1918 must register on August 24 1918. They should consult local draft boards for registration guidance.
Moonlight Steamer Excursion and Local Events Schedule
Upcoming events list includes a Moon light excursion on the steamer Bauamire to Rocky Point on Aug 22 Thursday evening. An Aug 29 excursion to Newport and Rocky Point is under the Independent Order of Foresters No 4166. The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America plan a bazaar on Sept 7, 14 and 21 Saturday evenings at the G A R Hall.
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Bauamire
Rocky Point
Newport
Independent Order of Foresters, No
G. A. R. Hall
First Bristol Troop
Boy Scouts of America
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Adnwell
Mmurean
Warqwell Lumber CO
Yale- Locks & HarDware
Bristol, R. I
Connery
Henry H.polytan Studio
Eastman
Kodaks and Films
Vulcan Films
State Street
W. Residence
Star Theatre
Earl Williams
Rosetta Brice
Keystone Comedy
the Public Defender
Frank Keenan
Union Franco-Americaine
le 21 Juillet
Warren and
Paris
Bristol Bay
Mar Godking. Car
Hope Street
Edward D. Kunz
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Franklin Street Garage CO
Sansone Bros
Franklin Street Garage
O.tra No Rennet Ag A
Y.M.C.A. Motion Pictures
Prima Donnas
Lina Cavaliers
ienSon Quest
AG Plan
Victorien Sardou
Gismonda
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