Public meeting on League to Enforce Peace at Pastime Theatre
The editorial urges a large Bristol turnout Thursday Jan 4 to hear Brown University President Faunce and former Massachusetts Governor Walsh discuss the League to Enforce Peace. The group proposes a postwar league of nations to keep peace through united economic and military power. Admission is free and both men and women are invited.
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Faunce
Brown University
Walsh
Massachusetts
League
League of Nations
Bristol
New Year Hopes From Phoenix Readers
The note says the 1916 will be discarded and 1917 will take its place as the paper anticipates renewed business. The Phoenix wishes readers happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
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the Phoenix
Hearst editor viewed as disinterested about peace and war
The passage questions Editor Hearst's stance, noting his anxiousness for peace in Europe alongside a desire for conflict between the United States and Mexico, casting him as a selfless or selfish citizen.
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Hearst
Europe
United States
Mexico
President signals no cabinet change after election
The President indicates likely continuity in his cabinet, leaving the public to once more urge for calm and stability in the aftermath of the election.
Meaning of R apd I after Wilhelm II
A reader asks what the letters R apd I after Wilhelm II signify. They are the Latin Rex and Imperator meaning King and Emperor. Rex is the conventional superior title for a king, while Imperator denotes the chief of a confederation of states of which kings are members.
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Whilheim II
Germany
Imperator
Born Bullock in this town on December 22
In this town a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Bullock on December 22, marking a new addition to the family and local community.
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Bullock
Jasper Bullock
Gladue and Smith Notices of Ages in Town
Dee 26 Dee Gladue aged 58 is listed, with Warren Dee 27 and James Smith aged 85. Two notices mention individuals by name and ages in the town records.
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Gladue
Dee
Cyriac Gladue
Smith
Warren
James Smith
Christmas Notes and Local Happenings in Town
Christmas greetings and visits from New York City residents with local families. A Christmas musical program at St Marys Church repeats Sunday morning. Dr W J Tobin opens a dental office at 101 Bradford Street Baker block. Various marriage intentions and community events listed including church programs and boy scout conference in Providence.
Vinci Restores Strength for Run-Down Woman
Run down Mrs Mia Elmer Glidden of Fort Edward New York says Vinci built up her strength after she could not do housework. She reports improvement from cod liver oil and other remedies and now handles all chores. HOPE DRUG CO Bristol backs the claim.
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Fort Edward
Vinci
Mia
Elmer Glidden
Hope Drug CO
Bristol
Local Notes From Bristol and Nearby Towns
Ralph Kinder of Philadelphia visits his parents in town. James Tobin improves at home on Main street after two weeks illness. Mrs Hammill heads to Palm Beach for months. United Brothers Lodge plans installation next Tuesday. Councilman Morris ill with diphtheria but sat up briefly. Bristol Improvement Association meeting postponed to after New Year. Charles Gould honored by Merreshoff machine shop staff. Bristol Sporting Club to hold first annual masquerade January 18. Crown Orchestra to provide music at Handy Hall. Mrs Handy Hall’s New Year party at Hotel Belvedere invites pupils and friends. Court Burnside and Alice Foresters prepare for installation next Monday. Francis Marion, 12, found wandering from Providence. returned to family. Taunton Christmas visitors depart. New Year wishes and thanks for 1916 patronage. Old Advent Church on High Street renovated for temporary worship. first services 1 week from Sunday January 7. Rev Fr Joseph Poya named rector by Bishop Harkins. Ba ys department of IMA held gym games with prizes and candy.
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John M Coggeshall
William T O'Donnell
New York City
St. Mary’s Church
W. J. Tobin
Tufts College
James Tobin
Bradford Street
Baker Block
Theresa Sullivan
Lowell Normal School
E. Sullivan
Hope Street
National India Rubber Company
State House
F. H Hammill
House of Representatives
Howell
Williams
Fielding Williams Jr
Cooperstown
Sebastino Carriesa
Lauratina Medeiros
Francisco Margus
Maria Gloria
Paul Kelanger
Leontine Morsan
Hope St
State Street
Kes
CC McGuhon
Rabbitt Post
Rabbitt Woman
Relnel Corps
Post Department
John Holton
Trinity Church
Guild Hall
John P. Hughes
New York
Owen Hughes
Sadie
Anna Hughes
United Brothers Lodge
No. 13
Odd Fellows’ Hall
P. Henry Morris
Bristol Improvement Association
Ok. Handy Hall
Hotel Belvedere
Court Burnside
Alice
Independent Order of Foresters
Francis Marion
Providence
Tohece Dwyer
Charles II Smith
Jack Kenyon
Charles F. Smith
Taunton
Mass
Fef Suzman
High Street
Joseph Poya
Chicago
Harkins
Obituary: Cyriac Gladue Dies After Illness at 58
Cyriac Gladue died Tuesday after months of illness at age 58. Born in Canada, he lived in New York before moving to Warren in 1906. He worked as a driver for Wardwell Lumber and National India Rubber. He leaves a wife six daughters one son his mother four brothers and one sister. Funeral held yesterday at 8:30 from his daughter's home West Barrington with a 9 a.m. requiem at St John’s Church Warren. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery Warren.
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Cyriac Gladue
Canada
New York State
Wardwell Lumber Company
National India Rubber Company
Vincent F Phillips
West Barrington
St John's Church
Warren
Joseph, Lewis
Peter Gladue
Charles Fayre
St Mary's Cemetery
Finger Amputation After Factory Accident at Cranston Worsted Mills
Mrs Theresa Silva, of the passing block, suffered a severe workplace injury at Cranston Worsted Mills on Wednesday morning when her left middle finger was caught in a machine gear. Surgeons Dr O R Siegel and Dr RoS Church amputated the finger during the operation.
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Cranston Worsted Mills
Theresa Silva
O R Siegel
Ros Church
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Town Clerk Office
Walter Kerr and others transfer a house and lot on the east side of Wood Street to Josephine Po Kerr, who then resells the property to Walter Kerr. Calvatore DeJoy and Waite sell a house and lot on Lshe r avenue to Ernesto Romano.
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Walter Kerr
Josephine Po Kerr
Wood Street
Calvatore DeJoy
Waite
Irnesto Romano
Lsher Avenue
Nirco and South Ends Roll High Scores in Bowling Night
The Nirco team, aided by subs Y M A Bowing and James Pierce, faced losses as Pearcie had an off night and Bottomley posted 110. South Ends won two strings from the Decoys with Bottomley totaling 304 and Clark 309. Decoys set a team single string record with 507 led by Hibbert 113. Hayseeds swept Tanx and Newman exceeded 300.
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Y. M
Hawks
L. Kenney
J. Bottomley
Hackenberg
Nirco
F. Pearce
Pearcie
James Pierce
Nircos
W. Bottomley
F. Clark
E. Hibbert
L. Sanford
Wwatipanoag Encampment Elects New Officers
The Wwatipanoag Encampment No. 9 I O O B elected Chief Patriarch John Usher Jr high priest Merton Cheesman senior warden George Fish scribe John Stewart treasurer James Bosworth junior warden Fred Albur trustees James Robert son George Arnold James Newman. Officers to be installed January 25 with a grand lodge homecoming and invitations to nearby encampments. An oyster supper followed. treasury remains healthy.
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Wwatipanoag
Odd Fellows’ Hall
John Usher, Jr
Merton A. Cheesman
George R. Fish
John G. Stewart
James A. Bosworth
Fred Albur
James T. Robertson
George A. Arnold
James A.ewman
Massasoit
Warren
Wampanoag
Young Men's Parish Club Plans New Year Event
The Young Men's Parish Club of Trinity Church met in the Parish House on Wednesday evening. They scheduled a January 2 New Year’s event in G. A. R. Hall with the Social Committee in charge and set the annual banquet for January 17, the election of officers day. An elaborate program with stunts and a Providence entertainer is planned, followed by a bean supper and smoker. Basketball was played in the Parish Hall.
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Trinity Church
G. A. R. Hall
Providence
Smashed Store Window At Bristol Neck
Two skating youths broke the front window of Frank Weston’s store on Bristol Neck yesterday. Mrs Weston caught one boy. the other fled. Chief Dwyer led the investigation this morning, as the youths gave several names.
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Frank Weston
Bristol Neck
Lost keys and house help ad from 202 High Street notice
Lost a bunch of keys between Bourn's Greenhouse and 202 High Street Bristol. Reward left with S L Booth at 202 High Street. Wanted cook girl for general housework or girl willing to learn to cook. Apply Box BL Phoenix Office.
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Bourn
High Street
Ristol
S. L. Booth
Phoenix
Muff in Colt High School Ad Promotes Phoenix Office Notice
Fragmentary ad fragment mentions Muff at Colt High School after an Old Folks Concert. It invites the owner to claim fame by applying to Phoenix Office, proving property and paying for the advertisement. A Black Sik Rag containing a Rosary asks for return to Box 10 Phoenix Office.
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Colt High School
Phoenix
Phoenix Office
The Kaiser’s Ancestors The Hohenzollern Line
The Hohenzollern family name comes from Zollern Castle in Swabia and traces to Frederick of Hohenzollern around 980. The lineage rises in Swabia in the 1100s and connects to the Franconian branch that produced the Kings of Prussia and German Emperors, founded by Conrad III in the 13th century.
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Kaiser
Hohenzollern
Zollern
Swabia
Frederick of
Prussia
Conrad III
Funeral for Frederik H Murphy Held After Exposure Death
The funeral for Frederik H Murphy, found dead from exposure, was held Wednesday at 2 PM from 50 Oliver Street. Rev Dr George L Locke of St Michael's Church conducted the services. Bearers included Amasa Williston LeRoy B Coggeshall Fred M Straight and Roger W Murphy. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
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George L. Locke
St Michael's Church
Amasa Williston
LeRoy B Coggeshall
Fred M. Straight
Roger W Murphy
Phillipsdale
North Cemetery
Job ad seeks versatile foreman and sale of farm gear
A terse classified item seeks a foreman experienced in all branches of rubber insulated wire and cable manufacture and asks for availability and compensation details. It also advertises for sale of one horse, a mare, a delivery wagon and harness in good condition with contact at 129 Constitution St and Box D Phoenix Office for particulars.
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