Whist Event at Odd Fellows Hall Honors Local Players
A Friday whist evening at Odd Fellows Hall, hosted by the Past Noble Grands of Reba Lodge, drew eleven tables and awarded prizes. In the ladies division, first went to Mrs. Frederick Luther with second to Mrs. Eugene LeClair and consolation to Mrs. Michael Quinn. In the men’s division, Ernest Alder took first, Frederick Clarke second, and William Remieres Consolation. Mrs. Luther also received a fern prize donated by James A. Bosworth for the highest lady’s score.
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Odd Fellows
Reba Lodge
Frederick Luther
Eugene LeClair
Michael Quinn
Ernest Alder
Frederick Clarke
William Remieres
James A. Bosworth
Revival meetings begin at Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
The Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene held Sunday morning revival services led by evangelist Rev. Mary C. Woodbury. Seekers attended morning and evening services as a week of meetings continues nightly at 7 30 except Saturday evening. Everyone is welcome.
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Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
Mary C. Woodbury
Obituary John Oliveiia Dies at 47 in New London
John Oliveiia died yesterday morning of heart disease at 3 o'clock at his home 266 Thames Street. He was 47 and born in Michaels Portugal and had lived here for years. He worked at Narra gangansett Rubber Company before illness and is survived by a wife. The funeral is tomorrow at 9 from St Elizabeth's Church with interment at St Mary's Cemetery.
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John Oliveiia
Thames Street
Michaels
Portugal
Narragansetta Rubber Company
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St.Mary’s Cemetery
Comrade George L Thurber Dies at 84 in Soldiers Home
George L Thurber died last Friday night at the Soldiers Home from a disease incident to old age. He was 84, born in Providence and lived in East Providence before joining the Home in 1905. A Civil War veteran, he served in Co C, 10th Rhode Island and later Co A, New York infantry. Survived by brother S. P. Thurber of Riverside. Funeral held at his brother’s home with interment at Little Neck Cemetery.
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George L. Thurber
Soldiers
Providence
East
Tenth
Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry
New York Infantry
S. P. Thurber
Riverside
Little Neck Cemetery
Absence Letter From Egypt Feeds Amusing Misstep
An overstaying interpreter in Egypt wrote to his chief claiming My absence is impossible Some one has removed my wife My God I am annoyed The note captures a humorous language mishap reflecting local English usage.
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Egypt
Christmas Socks Idea From Brooklyn Eagle Quote
A satirical exchange suggests filling a soldier’s Christmas socks through enlistment with Christian Home and School and George or Georges as possible helpers, cited in the Brooklyn Eagle.
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Eric
George
Georges
Brooklyn Eagle
War Talk at Pawtucket Mass Meeting Supports Victory
United States Senator LeBaron Colt urged support for the British Relief Campaign urging victory as the only path to just peace. He stressed overthrow of German Prussian military rule, home front morale, and aid to soldiers and dependents while calling for reduced armament and sea freedom.
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United States
LeBaron B. Colt
Pawtucket
Colt
Europe
Germany
France
England
Great Britain
War Savings Certificates Offer Small Investors Profit and National Security
The wartime plan lets modest savers buy stamps at 4.12 in December 1917 and January 1918, rising one cent monthly. All stamps mature January 1, 1923 at 5 each, yielding 17.60 profit on an 82.40 investment. With limits of 100 per purchase and 1,000 held, thrift stamps and cards enable conversion to war savings stamps. Funds support U S war expenses.
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United States
National Prohibition Amendment debated by Congress editorials
Letters to the editor urge submitting the national prohibition amendment to the people via state legislatures. The piece cites Senate approval, public demand, and economic arguments about coal, food, and war effort to justify referral rather than immediate enactment. It references Hoover and Yale data and stresses democratic process and impact on families.
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The
Phenix
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Carver
Yale
Rhode Island
Food Administration
Hoover
Providence
Eight Star Service Flag Displayed at First Baptist Church
A service flag with eight stars hung on the front of First Baptist Church on High Street. Rev. O H Wallace delivered a patriotic address after Sunday morning service. The hymn honoring soldier boys was sung. Names on the wall of honor include Henry H. Bullock, Alton H Barrett, William A Francis, James L. Bullock, Frederick Middleton, Frank McCarty, Isaac W Gorham, and Earl S. Wallace, from units serving in Fort Rodman Boston and the 103d Field Artillery among others.
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First Baptist Church
High Street
Sunda
O. H Wallace
Morris
Henry H. Bullock
Alton H Barrett
William A Francis
James L. Bullock
Frederick Middleton
Third Co
Fort Rodman
Frank McCarty
28Th Company
Boston
Isaac W Gorham
103D Field Artillery
Earl S. Wallace
301St Artillery
McMillan and McClure Tie the Knot in Local Ceremony
Miss Georgiana Alice McClure and William Kell McMillan were married last Saturday by Rev. T J Gillan. The bride wore a taupe broadcloth suit with matching fur trimmed hat and was attended by Miss Mabel Cabral. the groom was supported by his brother-in-law Cook Henry J McClure of Fort Rodman. They will live at 189 High street after a brief wedding trip.
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Georgiana Alice McClure
William Kell McMillan
T J Gillan
Mabel Cabral
Cook Henry J McClure
Fort Rodman
High Street
Funeral of Dennis McCarty Held at St Marys Church
Dennis McCarty died Thursday morning at 231 Wood Street. His funeral was held Saturday at 8:30 am from the residence, then to St Marys Church for a high requiem mass at 9. Rev Thomas J Gillan presided with Rev Joseph Pola and Rev Albert L Cahill assisting. A large crowd attended. Choir directed by Prof Donovan. Minnie Franklin sang Ave Maria at offertory and He Leadeth Me at close. Bearers were James F Lavander Florence S Sullivan Henry Serbst and Thomas F Head. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
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Dennis McCarty
Wood Street
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J Gillan
St Mary’s Church
Joseph Pola
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Albert
Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record
Heirs of Solon Smith transfer house and lot on High Street to Francis M Dimond. Austanton Haddad transfers a house and lot on Garfield Street to David Haddad. William W. Perry transfers a lot on Perry plat to Paolo Minuto.
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Solon Smith
Francis M Dimond
High Street
Austanton Haddad
David Haddad
Garfield Street
William W. Perry
Paolo Minuto
Perry Plat
Letter From France Reports Thanksgiving Plans and News
A soldier writes from Somewhere in France on October 29 1917 to his mother. He mentions awaiting letters George and he are well and hopes to hear from home. He notes Joe Kerwin may still be in Rome and describes Battery j preparing a Thanksgiving dinner and frequent good meals. He signs Battery G 7th Regiment C A American Expeditionary Forces.
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George
Joe Kerwin
Rome
Battery J
7Th Regt. C. A. American Expeditionary Forces
Jack
Gratitude for Y W P C Gift to Fort Rodman Troops
Fort Rodman letter of November 29 1917 thanks the Young Women's Parish Club of Trinity Church and the Phoenix for a five dollar check and a festive dinner for forty of Third Company. Lieut Bagnall attended the meal with Victrola music and a detailed day lay out lists cereal fried liver roast turkey and many sides followed by dessert and fruit.
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Fort Rodman
Trinity Church
Bagnall
Old Kid Gloves Sought for Red Cross War Aid
Citizens urged to donate old kid gloves to the New England Division Red Cross at 755 Boylston Street Boston. Gloves will be cleaned cut and sewn into kid lined vests for soldiers in France and jackets for aviators, following British practice to protect front line men amid cold weather.
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New England
American Red Cross
Boylston Street
Boston
France
British Red Cross
August Belmont
England
Dangers of a Cold and Kidney Trouble
A Bristol woman urges Doan's Kidney Pills to treat kidney trouble linked to colds. Mrs. Mary O Rourke describes backache from exertion and cold settling in the kidneys, praising Doan's as effective. Price is 60 cents. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sells the remedy.
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Dean
Bristol
Mary O'Rourke
Bourne Street
Doan
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Pentecostal Church
John Oliveria
V. A. O’rielly
Mt. Hope Avenue
Waldron Company
Senator Colt
Baptist Service Flag
America
McMillan—Mcclure
Sauerkraut
Tryphosa
F. N. Easterbrooks
Rhode Island Hospital Trust CO
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
John E. Leahy
the Phoenix
Edw
M. Kavanaugh
LA Touraine
Hecker’s
Pillsbury’s
Hecker
Newman Bros
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