Death of Gilbert Wilson a Providence Civil War veteran
Gilbert Wilson longtime Providence resident and prominent Grand Army man died yesterday after weeks of illness. Born September 9, 1845 in Eastford Connecticut he served in Company F Eleventh Connecticut Volunteers and held multiple G A R posts including Commander of Prescott Post and secretary of the State Board of Soldiers Relief. Survived by wife Amelia a son Gilbert H Wilson a daughter Carrie E Bennett a granddaughter and a great grandson.
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Gilbert Wilson
Providence
State Board of Soldiers’ Relief
Mr. Wilson
Eastford
Conn
Connecticut Volunteers
Prescott Post
G. A. R. Providence
Adbrace Burnside
Guard of Honor
Thes G. A. R
National India Rubber Company
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Rhode Island
Department of Public Works
Cheer Lodge
Golden Rule ‘Lodge
Knights of Honor
Unity Council
Royal Arcanum
Kate R. Lewis
Amelia
Gilbert H. Wilson
Carrie E. Bennett
Camp Takarest Sees Tent Expansion and Upcoming Carnival
The Boy Scouts report rapid camp growth at Camp Takarest with two more tents erected this week. A water carnival is planned for next weekend under the U S V Life Saving Corps, featuring 25 to 100 yard swims and various races. Scouts are urged to sign up and complete merit badge requirements before the season ends.
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Camp Takarest
Scout Branch
U. S. V. Life Saving Corps
Bristol
Junior Tennis Pair O Connor Coutanche Reach Semi Finals
Tom O'Connor and James Coutanche defeated Westcote Chesebrough and Harold Payson 6-1 6-2 at the Excelsior Tennis Club Silver Creek courts Tuesday. Chapman and Payson faulted, advancing O Connor Coutanche to the semi finals.
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Tom O'Connor
James Coutanche
Westcote Chesebrough
Harold Payson
Excelsior Tennis Club
Silver Creek
Chapman
Payson
O’conner
Coutanche
Probate Admission for Frank T Remieres Estate
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will of Frank T Remieres deceased and names William H. Remieres as Executor. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol clerk beginning August 22, 1924, per law. John W. Church, Clerk.
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Frank T. Remieres
Bristol
John W. Church
William H. Remieres
Brush Fire Detected on Woodlawn Avenue In Still Alarm
Eveready Fire Company responded to a Still alarm in the 31st district at 1 30 PM Wednesday, extinguishing a brush fire in a decayed hollow tree that toppled into the brush. Chief Grobert notes boys lit the fire and firemen used chemicals to douse the flames.
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Eveready Fire Company
Woodlawn Avenue
Grobert
Coming Events at Home for Aged Women
Sept 11 a Thursday afternoon Lawn Party at the Home for Aged Women. Sept 18 a Thursday evening Community Supper in the YMCA auspices of the Ladies Committee.
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Home For
Ladies’ Committee
Probate Court Plans Probate Hearing for Owen Morris Will
August 21 1924 probate notice for Owen Morris estate presented as last will and testament. Court schedules hearing for September 15 1924 at 10 30 am in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice to be published for fourteen days once a week. Probate Clerk W Church signs.
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Bristol
Owen Morris
W. Church
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Snowy) Baker
Betty Blythe
Wm. Carleton
Gypsy O’brien
William Collier, Jr
Pathe News
Eaep
Pathe
Lester
Lok
Louise Fazenda
Ya Novak
Harry Myers
George O'Hara
Alec Fravels
Lee Moran
Dot Farley
Mannella
Cullbreuy
Grantland
Sport Review
Notre Dame
Mack Sennett
Burton Street
Inal
Herreshoff Boat Shops
Ae Bee Company
Busine
BOY Scouts OF America
Father Day
Beachmount Manor
Prospect Heights
North
Star Theatre
D. Degristofaro
Fie Bs
Aed
Pate
Aes
Bremen
Bristol Tor District
Erai Ng Association
Hope Street
ovEk Butoxps
Kathleen Marksby
Hope ¢ Bt
Martha Graham
Hope St
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
Freeborn
K. Cole
Edward F. Kearn
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Isaac
B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
Isis
H. L. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
Wood Street
Archie H. Rounds
Union Street
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Robert J. McKay
Simmonster
Y. Under
Funerae
Plétee
Aventis
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