Editorial doubts Bristol Hotel liquor license decisions
The piece questions three Bristol Town Councilmen for approving a liquor license citing four legal conditions. It notes the hotel meets law distance and cap limits but questions past reputation and the applicant’s honesty about an internal revenue certificate. It argues true legality depends on strict compliance and whether the applicant would follow future rules.
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Bristol
Internal Revenue Tax
Office of Internal Revenue
Hartford
German Kaiser to preach Christmas sermon at Amerongen
The former German Kaiser, a guest at Amerongen in Holland, will give a Christmas sermon during the celebration there. A Christmas tree will be part of the festivities as observers note his intent to embody the proverb that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
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Amerongen
Holland
Germany
13Th Company
B. T. A. Armory
Books Needed at Once for Wounded Soldiers
The Library War Service of the American Library Association appeals for more books for wounded men in hospitals and soldiers in camps awaiting de mobilization. Readers are urged to donate novels and other books to the Rogers Free Library so they can be sent to boys in service and hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library War Service
American Library Association
Rogers Free Library
H H Posytan
State Street
East
Catherine Street
Martha B. Rockwell
Providence
Newport
Suzman
James Kelleher
Camden
N. J
James F Duffy
Thames Street
George F. Shaw
Wood Street
Army and Navy
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Alfred M Merriman
City National Bank of New York
Edwin A Barrows
Woodlawn Avenue
Dwyer
Henry Serbs
Bristol Notes and News of Local Interest for Christmas
Christmas week notices from Bristol and vicinity include Y M C A hours, theater plans, dances at G A R Hall, carol singing at Trinity Church, and many local residents' holiday events. Military families report furloughs and homecomings, with updates on operations, health, and demobilization.
Burnside Lodge Elects Officers for K P
The annual election of Burnside Lodge No. 34 Knights of Pythias produced officers led by Chancellor Commander Paul A. Herzig and Vice Chancellor Harold E. Pedley. Other posts include Prelate Herbert L. Springer Master of Work Stephen W. Hopkins and Keeper of Records Jane A. Clarkson. An auditing committee was named and installation is set for Wednesday evening Jan 8. A Wright rank was conferred on three candidates and a buffet luncheon followed.
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Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Paul A. Herzig
Harold E. Pedley
Herbert L. Springer
Stephen W. Hopkins
Janes A. Clarkson
George Clark
Archie H. Rounds
Arthur E. Jordan
Henry Bullock
Charles F. Card
P. C. George S. Marshall
DeWitt E. Bolster
Herman
The Seven Swans at the Y M C A featuring Marguerite Clark
A holiday program at the Y M C A presents The Seven Swans with Marguerite Clark. The film, a whimsical Hans Christian Andersen adaptation, is shown Saturday afternoon and evening with a special ten cent matinee for children at 3 o'clock to ensure all can attend.
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Dainty
Marguerite Clark
Miss Clark
Tweedledee
Red Cross
Hans Anderson
Local Obituaries Record Several Deaths in Town
In this town deaths noted include Florence S Allin aged in her sixteenth year with parents the Allins. Mary Almeida aged 31 wife of Manuel Almeida. Mariselina Cardouso aged 37 wife of Joaquim Cardouso. Rose Eisenstadt aged 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs A Eisenstadt. Mrs John J Gallagher aged 34. James Murphy aged 51. Roger Newman aged 38. Andrew Velleca aged 74.
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Allin
Warren
Florence S
John J
Mary L. Allin
Almeida
Mary Almeida
Manuel Almeida
Cardouso
Mariselina Cardouso
Joaquim Cardouso
Fisenstadt
City Hospital
Providence
Rose
A. Eisenstadt
Gallagher
John J. Gallagher
Murphy
James Murphy
Newman
Roger Newman
Velleca
State Hospital
Howard
Andrew Velleca
In Memoriam of Robert Middleton
In memory of my beloved son Robert Middleton who died December 21 1917. The poem recalls his final days and the deep sorrow of his mother Sarah Middleton as she cherishes memories and the sacred grief of a bereaved parent.
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Robert Middleton
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertised for Kidney Health
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney weakness and toxins. It claims the product provides relief by cleansing the system with natural oils and herbs and offers a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
Iolland
Probate Court Grants Several Estate Allowances and Appointments
In a semi monthly Probate Court session Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth presided. The estate of John Campbell was allowed an inventory for filing. Guardians Jacob Benjamin received second accounts for Helen Benjamin and Haskell Benjamin. Angelina Bruno was appointed administratrix of Ferdinand Bruno with a $700 bond. Giuseppe Sparta named as surety and Joseph A Hammill as appraiser. Francis A Slade appointed administrator of Carrington Palmer Slade with a $1500 bond and American Surety Company as surety. Clinton T Sherman named as appraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F Lindemuth
John Campbell
Jacob Benjamin
Helen Benjamin
Haskell ‘Benjamin
Angelina Bruno
Ferdinand Bruno
Giuseppe Sparta
Joseph A. Hammill
Francis A. Slade
Carrington Palmer Slade
American Surety Company
Clinton T. Sherman
Coming Events Holiday and New Year Socials
A list of community events including Xmas Eve dances at G A R Hall and Hotel Belvedere, Christmas Night by Trinity parish Acolytes Guild, New Year Eve dance at Naval Armory by Thirteenth Company State Guard, Boy Scouts Drum Corps bazars, two school plays The Real Thing at Colt Memorial High School, and Thirteenth Company minstrel show for the Home-coming Fund for Soldiers.
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G A. R. Hall
Maryland Club
Sun
Hotel Belvedere
Acolytes’ Guild
Trinity Parish
Naval Armory
State Guard
G. A. R. Hall
Boy Scouts
Colt Memorial High School
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Bristol County
Farrally Brother
J. F. Farrally
Bristol Post Office
Ofice
Hope Street
BR. I
Phenix
EH. M. Darting
Northup Bros
Richard D. Quirk
Place & Foster
UMGA
Hasbrouck
Sarah Middleton
Wm. H. Maxfield
Bernard C. Mullen
18Th Co
J. O. Lessard
Editorial
Adams Express
Adama Express
Postal Ank
A.M. P.M
Bristol and
Vicinity
News of
Frank Hughes
U.S Navy
New York
Edgehill Temple
Wynne
Trinity Church
L. Levy’s
State St
Reba Rebekah
Daniel R Case
George R Fish
William Simmons
Edward L. Trainor
Frederick Middleton
Camp Eustis
James J. Stockton
Child Street
Napoleon Emedee
Asselin Street
Arthur W Barrett
Sergi Alton H Barrett
St Mongolia
Camp Mills
Long Island
Margaret Callan
Church Street
Priv Luke Callan
P. Nerone
Joseph Olivier
Bradford Street
Hyman Levy
Lowell
Mass
Louis Levy
St. Mary's Parochial School
William T O'Donnell
New York City
Fifth District Court
F. H. Hammill
F. H. Barstow
Mussel Bed
John H Barry
James H Barry
Union Street
A. J. King & CO
Reed Anthony
Andrew Weeks Anthony
FFE
Charles E Callan
Hampton Roads
L. H Callan
107Th U.S Engineers
France
Samuel E. Sherman
Aniom Street
Priv Samuel Sherman
Battery E
73D Artillery
N. Y
Rose Callan
Col. Callan
107Th Engineers
Children’s Tin Box Fund
E. C. Larned
Belgium
America
Dodge & Camfield Co
Butler Exchange
RB. L
Lloyd Ave
Tel Angell
Y. M. C. A. Motion Pictures
Memoriam
Son
Ace
L. Levy's Shoe Store
Atte Sete
GOV. B Farm
B. French
Phoenix
Probate
William H. Maxfield
Pierre J. Deveaux
L. F. Cohen
Hope ST. Bristol, R. 1
A. V. Puya
PHOTO
Hope Drug Co
E. T. Mason Woodmoor Lodge
Pearse Avenue
MT. Hope Ave
John R. Lannon
Wynne's
High St. John Temple
Tel
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Pure Food Store
Chase & Sanborn Seal
Liberty
Victory
Chase & Sanborn
Formosa
Ceylon
Charles A. Johnson
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