War's toll and a united homefront in wartime spirit
Editorial extols war as world catastrophe yet notes beneficial byproducts. It argues war levels rulers and nations, unites classes, and educates citizens to sacrifice and work, praising Red Triangle and Knights of Columbus efforts and urging continued Red Cross enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
England
Red Triangig
Tacumbus War Fund
Red Triangle
Higgins
John J. Fitzgerald
Gence D. Dingwell
Central Falls Congregational Church
A. B. Cohoe
First Baptist Church of
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Pawtucket
Knights of Columbus War Fund
Prince of Peace
Red Cross
Postal Rates and Laughter Across the Kauser
A playful verse warns against postal rate hikes and urges humor over fear. It contrasts stamping with restraint while signaling a lighthearted critique of bureaucratic charges.
Christmas notes and events in local ads and notices
Local items include visits to New York and New Milford by Miss Phyllis Farrally, a move of Mrs. H. F. Dixon to Hackensack for the holidays, calendar pads for 1918, and eye hours change for Dr. W. H. Dyer. Markoff's Jewelry promotes Christmas gifts, and a town installation of Babbitt Post is planned with John Holton as installing officer. Also featured are holiday slippers, post cards, a house Christmas number of the Phoenix, and a charity whist for Company C Bristol Train of Artillery with prize winners listed. Labeled ads from A J King & Co and Ler’s Shoe Store mark holiday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. King & CO
Phyllis R. Farrally
New York City
New Milford
Conn
Markoff’s
H. F. Dixon
Hackensack
N. J
Fred M Dixon, Jr
Phoenix
W. H. Dyer
Easterbrooks
Markoff’s Jewelry
Red Cross
Edward D Kunz
Thomas H. DeCoudres
W. C. Hobbs
Colt Memorial High School
Eugene Lord
United States Army
Mr. Hobbs
Cranston
John Holton
Babbitt Post
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
A. J King & CO
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Company C
Bristol Train of Artillery
A. R_ Dixon
S EF. Sherman
Ella S. Paull
Arthur Brelsford
James F Finley
C F Dimond
Tan JElco U_ S. Army Shoes
eMunson T
Ler’s
Sumner A. Ball
William B. Darling
Quartermasters Corps
Russell S Kenney
Naval Reserve Force
William Conley
Navy
John Hughes
John Callan
J W. Pierce
US Army
Dward D
KMNZ
Andrew Ramsay Trotter
William R
Naval Reserve Force Band
George T Sisson
Wood Street
Sisson
James A. Sisson
US Navy
Norfolk
Gaps in Skating, Military News and Local Notices at Warren
The Warren column reports the river frozen for the first time this season and notes multiple local items. Promoted sergeant William D. McCashey of this town serves at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, while William Munro sits at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. The week includes church events, school shoe ads, enlistments, a court case against ex patrolman James Golden, storm damage to boats, a Christmas bazaar, and notes on local jewelry, ribbons, and parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzman’s
Warren
Locke
Corp
William D. McCaxshey
Camp Devens
Mass
William H. Munro
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Ill
Ordinance Department
U. S. Army
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street M. E
Suzman
Francis Spear of
State Street
M. E
A. C McGilton
A. P. Nerone
James Golden
Nicholas J. Golden
Superior Court
Providence
Butler's Shoe Store
Christmas Eve Dance and Tea Party Planned
On December 24 an event titled Dance in G AR Hall is hosted under the auspices of B L. A second gathering on December 29 a Apron Necktie and Tea Party takes place in Columbia Hall with dancing to follow, organized by the Young Ladies' Sodality of St. Elizabeth's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B L
Columbia Hall
Young Ladies’ Sodality
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Red Cross Drive Seeks Volunteers For Next Week
A meeting of captains and workers for Red Cross memberships was held at the Y M C A last evening. Mrs. William T O'Donnell presided as about 100 young women heard talks by William G. Boelker and Richard W. Aldrich of Providence on the drive's importance. The list of captains and team leaders was announced, naming numerous individuals and organizations including Narragansett Rubber Company, Heller Reshoff Mfg Co, and various ladies committees and overseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Y.M
William T.‘O'donnell
William G. Boelker
Richard W. Aldrich
Providence
Helena Case
Bradford deWolf
Mary _DeWolf
Annie Dixon
E. L. Leahy
Gertrude DeWolf
Annie Coggeshall
R. S. Church
W. W. Perky
Eliza Howe
J. W. DeWolf
Sarah V. G. Peck
Harold DeWolf
Harry Dew. Allen
Henrietta Conany
C. T. Sherman
Henry Barton
Rs. F. Duffy
Alfred L. Morgan
James F. Lavander
Mary Easterbrooks
Helen Warren
Elizabeth Clowes
Naomi McGilton
Robert Munro
Harriet Kinder
Minnie Franklin
James
Annie Sullivan
Katherine Lavey
Margaret E. McCaughey
Marie Lavander
Sadie L. Condon
Marie McCaughey
Bride Culley
Mary Brown
Katherine Cavanaugh
Elizabeth Manchester
Harriet McKenna
Nora Leahy
Narragansett Rubbber Company
James Swan
Herreshoff Mfg Co
Lawrence
Edwards
Boys’ Auxiliary
Dr Ramon Guiteras Dies After Short Illness In New York
Dr Ramon Guiteras died at the French Hospital in New York City last evening at 6 oclock after a brief illness. A telegram from his sister Miss Gertrude Guiteras informed Bristol relatives. He was about sixty and funeral details were not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Guiteras
New York City
Gertrude Guiteras
Bristol
Guiteras
Leave of absence granted for Lieut Col Callan
Lieut Col L H Callan of the 107th Engineers 32d Division U S Army and longtime Highways Superintendent leaves tomorrow for Camp McArthur Texas. The Town Council granted extended leave at a special meeting and presented a military shaving set. Peter Calan will manage his duties in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H Callan
107Th Engineers
32D Division
U. S. Army
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Callan
Wallis FE. Howe
Col Callan
Dee
John FH. Watt
Col. Callan
Peter Calan
Automobile and farm goods sale notices and listings
Large steam heated room and board by Dec. 15th On car line Bristol neck All home privileges Bath electric lights etc Price reasonable Inquire PHOSNT OFFICE AUTO FOR SALE A Ford Touring Car in first class condition for sale cheap Apply Box C PHOENIX OFFICE COWS FOR SALE Pure Bred Holsteins and cows of all descriptions GOV BRADFORD FARM B French Prop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Neck
Bath
Phosnt
Phoenix Office
GOV
Bradford Farm
B. French
Tendered a Reception for New First Baptist Pastor
Rev. O H Wallace accepted the call to the First Baptist Church and was given a reception in the vestry. Mrs Wallace and Miss Helen Wallace were honored guests. Deacon George A Arnold and Col Arthur W Barrett assisted in the receiving line while the Kinder Trio provided music. Ushers included Alton Barrett and Harold C Pedley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H
Wallace
First Baptist
Helen Wallace
Deacon
George A. Arnold
Arthur W. Barrett
Alton Barrett
Third Company
Coast Artillery
Harold C. Pedley
Fred Hodgdon
Alvin M
Navy Seamen Return From France Aboard America
Walter A. Callins and Benjamin Carnes of Bristol return from France aboard the troop ship America. They report 12 days crossing and 10 days back, with 17 days in France, and say no submarines were encountered. Teammates Tames Murphy and John Pardey also aboard. They received 72 hours leave and must report for duty Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Callins
Benjamin Carnes
United States Navy
France
America
Seaman Collins
Bristol
Tames Murphy
John Pardey
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Bristol Pi Pheonix
Bristél_ Co
Farrally
Oiee
Hope Street
MC. A
Hasbrouck
Black -Hope Street
Kitty
Xmas
Jacob Molasky
Jones's Butler
Union Street
Editorial
Adams Express
Sun
P.M
News of
Hayter’s Chocolates
Bon Bons
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
P Nerone
Trinity Church
John R Edwards
J. W.emerson
Joseph A Mono, Jr
Eaton & Wilson Nautical Supply Company
New London
U. S.nrf
Bruno
DR. Guiteras
New York
Ilness
L. H. Callan
A. M. Miller
J. F. Peckham
Court Street
Rev
O. H. Wallace
Baptist Church
Bristol Hotel
Gorham’s Express
Young's Drug Store
Ree Wennessagy Aid
Oskdale
Louis F. Cohen
Hope and
Aetna Protection
B. W. Wall Bristol, B. L
Eclee jCaktee
Jell-O
Eee Bell’s
Adaee
J. F. Gilroy
al L. Lev Champion Shoe Repair Shop
George S. Fox
West 25Th Street
Pure Food Store
Florida
Oregon
Charles A. Johnson
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