War News Summary From December 12 to 14
Five German armies push toward Warsaw in Russian Poland with Russian forces claiming heavy losses against three checked thrusts. In France Allies report slow progress with British losses at sea: seven killed and four wounded, while about 200 Germans perished including Admiral von Spee. Berlin proclaims Przasnysz occupation north of the Vistula as offensive action begins. Lodz losses tallied at 160000 with 80000 prisoners. Austrians retreat before Servians near Belgrade as fronts shift. French say German attacks near Ypres repelled. Russians advance in Mlawa and East Prussia retreat noted. West Galicia claimed by Austrians with Capathians crossed. Servian and Montenegrin forces heavy losses for Austrians in Servia. Dresden reportedly sunk after Falkland Islands clash.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
France
Falkland Islands
von Spee
Berlin
Przasnysz
Vistula
Lodz
Belgrade
Servia
Ypres
Mlawa
Cracow
Galacia
South America
Dresden
Automobile Registrations Highlight Local Vehicle Registry
Local automobile registrations at the State Board of Public Roads office last week totaled 11,094. The list includes Sanford, White, Warren and a 2 hp Ford delivery in Providence. Nearly everyone buys their clothing at Barnaby's.
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the State Board of Public Roads
Sanford
Providence
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Buyer
Bristol resident S W Flowers of 689 Hope St reports relief from backache kidney discomfort and irregular secretions after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He confirms his earlier public statement and urges others to try the remedy priced at 50 cents at dealers.
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Bristol
S. W Flowers
Hope St
Doan
Dou
Flowers
Koster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Bristol Fire Fair Closes With Awards Night Parade
The Bristol annual fair ended with a firemen night drawing a wide crowd. Prizes were awarded for dancing, drawings and a bean guessing contest won by Charles Pardey whessed 38010 beans. Nancy Baker won a diamond pendant for selling tickets while Miss Elizabeth Williston earned a gold bracelet. Commitee members led by Capt. Fred M Straight thanked all who helped run the event.
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Bristol ‘Train of Artillery
M Hydraulion Engine Company
Hook, Ladder and Hose II
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
King Philip Fife and Drum Corps
Burr’s Hill Fire Company
Narragansett Hook and Jadder Company
Warren
Armory
Louis Gladue
Fred Bolton
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
A. Oliver
J. c. Springer
M. A. Cheesman
J. H. Bailey, Jr
Charles H. Tuttle
Q. M
E. McNamara
Charles Pardey
Herbert Evers
A. W. Barrett
Walter Wrightington
Bertram Bullock
Obituary of William Moroney Resident Here for 28 Years
William Moroney 50s resident for 28 years died in Providence on a Saturday morning. Born in Tipperary Ireland he was the son of the late William and Joanna Moroney. A longtime worker at National India Rubber Company he was unmarried with no local relatives. Funeral held at St Marys Church with a requiem mass after services at Congregational Street residence and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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William Moroney
Providence
Mr. Moroney
Tipperary
Ireland
William An Jonanna Moroney
National India Rubber Company
St. Mary’s Holy Name Society
Patrick P Walsh
St Mary’s Church
St. Marys Cemetery
Bristol Eagles Elect Officers in Tenth Annual Vote
The tenth annual election of Bristol Series No. 958 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers in Mt. Hope Block Aerie rooms with large attendance. Joseph M. Edmunds became Past Worthy President Thomas J. Tobin was named Worthy President Harry R. Gray as Worthy Vice President George McClure Chaplain Walter E Simmons Secretary and Treasurer John T. Robertson Inside Guard Anos Trudeau Outside Guard Amedox Ethier Trustees include James Holmes Augustine C. Nerone DeWitt E. Bolster Aerie physician Dr A M Merriman State Deputy George Mickle attended and spoke A squad supper by Caterer Howell RB Hughes followed by a smoker.
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Bristol
Order of Eagles
Aerie Rooms
Mt. Hope Block
Worthy
Joseph M. Edmunds
Thomas J. Tobin
Harry R. Gray
George McClure
Walter E Simmons
Johbn T. Roberston
Anos Trudeau
Amedox Ethier
Proper Care of the Eye By Dr Woods Hutchinson
Dr Woods Hutchinson explains redness of the eyes as an acquired condition caused by disease filth germs or eye strain. Prevention rests on absolute cleanliness and proper glasses.
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Woods Hutchinson
Great Greek painters and the debated greatest
The passage discusses several renowned ancient Greek painters and questions who was the greatest. It notes Apelles as a possible candidate and references the period around 332 B C.
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Greece
Hopor
Apelles
Pastime Theatre Presents War Scenes From Europe
The Pastime Theatre shows a sequence of war pictures claiming to be filmed on current European battlefields. The manager says the reels depict burning cities, naval operations in the North Sea, the German fleet in Kiel Canal, occupation of Brussels, British troops pursuing Germans in Belgium near a narrow river, and army mobilization scenes.
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North Sea
Kiel Canal
Brussels
Belgium
Daily Thought Quote About Silence Beneath Speech
The line suggests a reflection on the value of silence beneath useful speech. It attributes the idea to Scott and frames silence as a better undercurrent to active discourse.
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Daily Thought
Scott
Relief Corps Elect Officers In Babbitt No 19
The annual election of officers for Babbitt Women's Relief Corps No 19 was held Friday at 4 A. R. Hall. Elected: President Abby Hill Senior Vice Martha Watts Junior Vice Martha Kenney Treasurer Almy Phelps Chaplain Althea Lord Conductor Lena O D Morris Guard Nancy Taylor Delegates to Rhode Island Convention Martha Watts Clara Whedon Martha Kenney Nancy Taylor Alternates Mary Hoard Althea Lord Eva Barrett Sadie Meiggs. Joint installation with Babbitt Post and Sons of Veterans set for Friday Jan 8. Corps to hold a supper and sale on Jan 5.
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Babbitt Women's Relief Corps
A. R. Hall
Abby Hill
Martha Watts
Martha Kenney
Almy Phelps
Althea Lord
Lena OD. Morris
Nancy Taylor
Department of Rhode Island
Clara Whedon
Mary Hoard
Eva Barrett
Sadie Meiggs
Babbitt Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
December events and charity gatherings announced
Coming events list December 16 charity Christmas sale at the Poor Children's Christmas Tree in the Boy Scouts Headquarters from 8 a m to 8 p m. December 16 Wednesday evening Brown Glee Club at the High School Auditorium. December 18 Friday Mothers Club open meeting at the High School. December 31 Masque ball by Prof Quirk's dancing class at the Sun parlor Hotel Belvedere. January 6 Supper and Sale in A R Hall under Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps auspices.
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R. I
Boy Scouts
Brown Glee Club
Quirk
Hotel Belvedere
A. R. Hall
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
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Hathaway's
A E.markoff
Ephon Cor. of
Hope and
Bradford Sts
Euthiss
Hope Drug Co Telephone
A. D. Louo
Hope Street
Westminster
Bromo Seltzer
Automobile Registrations
Mothers Club
W. M. Connery
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Beecham’s
Beecham
Pastime Theatre
Abana
Bristol Improvement Association
ASN
Tourraine
Lamb
REGAL
Newman Bros
Relief Corps
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