Granite blocks removed as trains run on Bristol line
Workmen of Callan Construction removed granite paving blocks between Thames street tracks and filled with gravel. Eight to nine laborers worked four and a half days using a large truck and two horse carts. Block stock for the New York New Haven Hartford line is gathered at Franklin street station and will require further labor.
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Thames Street
Callan Construction Company
Bristol
Franklin Street
Constitution Street
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Meeting Not Held as Wardwell School Building Panel Fails
The Elizabeth Wardwell Guneral School Building Committee meeting was canceled after chairman Robert J Connery failed to notify members as secretary Jeon Curran was told to issue notices. Connery, also School Committee chair, believes a majority is not ready to function despite assurances from Lindsey. The meeting may be rescheduled after the holidays.
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Elizabeth Wardwell Guneral
Robert J Connery
Jeon Curran
Connery
Lindsey
Christmas Sale Held by Trinity Parish Ladies Aid Society
A Christmas sale took place Wednesday afternoon at Trinity Parish House under the Ladies Aid Society. The rooms were decorated for the season and tables managed by Mrs Richard R Cornell, Mrs Henry M Darling, Mrs Charles W Young, Mrs John Grabert, Mrs John Howard Paull, and Mrs Frank Paull. Mrs Charles O Thompson chaired the committee of War arrangements.
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Trinity Parish House
Ladies’ Aid Society
Richard R Cornell
Henry M. Darling
Charles W Young
John Grabert
John Howard Paull
Frank Paull
Charles O . Thompson
Warrangements
Local ads and notices mix in Bristol Chronicle December items
Public and private schools closed yesterday for Christmas recess with sessions resuming January 2. St Marys Parochial School dismisses this afternoon. Martha Graham becomes District Nurse. St Michaels Brotherhood meets Friday for Christmas festivities. Ice cream orders for Christmas delivery offered. Bristol Whist Club prizes awarded and whists to be discontinued. Shoes repaired with waterproof taping offered at SAM THE SHOEMAN.
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Phoenix
St. Mary’s
Sam the Shoeman
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
St. Michael’s Brotherhood
Holmes House
James F Duffy
Bristol Whist Club
G. A . Hall
Elmer C. Maxfield
Clara IL. Diman
J W Wood
Nelson Wells
Burton F Simmons Frank Silvia
J A Bosworth
Manuel Francis
Adv
Holiday Box Free With Selected Winter Apparel
A local retailer showcases a wide range of winter wear items including handkerchiefs mufflers neckties flannel shirts dress shirts hosiery underwear belts gloves alp sweaters headlight overalls special made shoes and sheep and wolf lined coats with rabbit collars. Holiday boxes are offered at no charge with purchases including wool gauntlets brushed wool hat and scarf sets and silk undergarments. No charge for holiday boxes.
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America
Bell
Jackie Coogan
Tim
Local Retailer Promises Wide Range at City Prices
A store advertises a broad product line with a large assortment priced lower than typical city rates, inviting customers to shop a comprehensive selection at competitive costs.
Hood Rubber Footwear and Home Goods Ad
U. S. and Hood Rubber offer footwear for the whole family. Snag-Proof firemen and fishermen boots. Also Indian blankets silk comforters bed spreads sheets pillow cases and table cloths.
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U. S
Hood Rubber
Wrapping Paper Colors Highlighted in Blotters
A brief note describes blotters in multiple shades including light and heavy Wrapping Paper along with Blue and White Tissue Paper. The text emphasizes color variety and product types without extended context.
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Phoenix
Junior Freshmen Beat Senior Sophs In Inter class Game
In an outdoor inter class contest at Golt Memorial High School the Junior-Freshmen defeated the Senior-Sophs 32 to 24. Garvin and L Rinaldi starred for the winners while Sheldon and Serbst led the losers. Coach Eastwood refereed and timed.
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Golt Memorial High School
Sophs
Garvin
L. Rinaldi
Sheldon
Serbst
Eastwood
Bassing
Sheldon Garvin
Belmore
L. Burraldi
C. Serbst Barron
Walsh Remieres
Moren
E Rinaldi
Remieres
Morris
Pupils Present Christmas Program at John Post Reynolds School
Bristol Parents and pupils gathered in the John Post Reynolds auditorium for a Byfeld School Christmas program. Grades 4B 3A performed poems and songs. 5B offered recitations and music. Grade 54 featured harmonica selections. groups presented Christmas themed numbers and readings.
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Bristol
Parent- Teachers’ Association
John Post Reynolds
Byfeld School
Raphelina DaRosa
Annie Carriero
Minnie Barbaza
Marion Stanton
Mary Cornell
Jennie Pagnano
Doris Munroe
Lena Cappuci
Phiop Menzel
Frank Caruso
Fragmented OCR May Be Readable News Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a weekend schedule and Christmas reference. It lacks clear people, places, or events to identify a full news item.
Annual Masonic Banquet at the Belvedere
St Alban s Lodge No 6 F A M held its annual banquet at the Hotel Belvedere on Wednesday evening with many members and visitors attending. Past Master Howard R Newman served as toastmaster and speakers included Henry W Schroeder Augustus F Rose John B Thorpe and Ex Senator Ezra Dixon. The event featured Straight s Orchestra and a business meeting installed new lodge officers led by R W Augustus F Rose.
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St. Alban's Lodge
Belvedere
Morrissey
Howard R. Newman
St. Alban’s Lodge
Henry W. Schroeder
What Cheer Lodge
Augustus F. Rose
John B. Thorpe
St Philip's Lodge
Ezra Dixon
Straight
R. W
W. M
J Floyd Hue
Providence Debaters Win In Close Contest At School
Hope High School team from Providence edged Colt High in the auditorium on Tuesday evening in a debate on Is France Justified in the Occupation of the Ruhr The affirmative speakers were Leon Kennex Leo Nussenfeld and Charles Serbst with Miss Katherine Fay as alternate Principal Tambour of Barrington High presided Judges included Albert A Griffin Roger Platt and Judge E L Leahy Ten minutes for main arguments and five for rebuttal were allotted The judges praised the debaters and noted the difficult choice The program was highlighted by a high attendance and the school orchestra performance
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Hope High School
Providence
Colt High
Auditorum
France
Ruhr
Leon Kennex
Leo Nussenfeld
Charles Serbst
Katherine Fay
Tambour
Barrington High School
Albert A. Griffin
Warren High School
Roger Platt
E. L. Leahy
Dimond's Corner Ad Promotes Men’s Night Shirts and Pajamas
A Diamond’s Corner advertisement highlights Men’s Fruit of the Loom night shirts and pajamas. The circular notes classic, comfortable sleepwear options available for men, emphasizing quality fabrics and affordable prices.
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Dimond's Corner
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Farrally Brothers
J. F. Farrally
Bradfern St
Cormer
Thames
Bristol Aerie of Eagles
John F. Powers
E.E. Couillard
R. I
Wilson Bros. Furnishings
Luxon
Ady
Boston
Suger Doz
Inges
Lima
J. de Felice
Wood ST
Jacob Molasky Yi
State Street
Lechise
Talbots Hopkins
Fafford
Hotel Belvedere
Hope High
Star Theatre
Prospect Street
Young's
Graphophone Records
Vocalion Records
Charles Kearney
Church St
Thompson Ave
Ntir Co
Munro
French
Main Road
Warren 402
Wood Street
Burton and
Howe Streets
Phoenix Office
Corner High
Hope Streets
Walley ST
Colt Farm
Hope Street
Chestnut Street
F. M. Dimond
High Street
A. A. Edmonds Coo
Kiddie Kars
Charles J. Sartini
Automobile
Hope St
Teading
E. A. Skinner Insurance
Pure Food Store
Pure Food
Indian River
Spitzenberg
Jonathan
Malaga
Maine
Walter M. Lowney Co
Charles A. Johnson
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