Washington Bicentennial Ball Honors Bristol Artillery
The Bristol Train of Artillery held a Tuesday evening event at the Naval Armory on Lincoln's Birthday marking its 142nd anniversary and 70th annual ball. About 300 attended and 97 couples led by Col. Merton A. Cheesman, Miss Betty McLaughlin, and Col. John H. Bailey Jr. received medals for rifle practice. The event featured a grand march, military guests from nearby towns, a Crown Orchestra, and an 8 to 8:30 concert, with decorated drill shed and embossed programs.
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Washington
Bristol
Lincoln
Naval Armory
Merton A. Cheesman
United ‘Train of Artillery
Providence
Bristol Train of Artillery
Betty McLaughlin
John, H. Bailey, Jr
Asa W. Hathaway
Dixon
Louis Gladue
Dennis Ferrara
Albert Moreno
Fred M. Straight
Crown Orchestra
Allen Marshall
Thomas H. DeCoudres
John H. Bailey
Stephen W. Bourn
Fred
Dog Law Enforced As Stray Dogs Seized In Town
Dog Officer Philip T. Morris begins enforcing a town wide canine control. All dogs must be leashed or on owner’s property. unlicensed or collarless dogs are to be taken to the pound. Unclaimed dogs may face euthanasia after charges, if licenses are not secured. Concerns over unlicensed dogs include incidents blamed for calf death.
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Philip T. Morris
Water and Gas Service Thawing Town Mains
Frost lifts slow water and gas service as mains thaw gradually. Waldron Company employs several methods with workmen focused on digging out frozen earth. Nhirragansett Electric Lighting Company of Providence assists using electricity to thaw and restore service to streets gradually.
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Waldron Company
Nhirragansett Electric Lighting Company
Providence
Maine
Saas
Bristol
Bristol Company Sets War Risk Insurance Record
The Third Company of New Bedford earned praise for a perfect War Risk Insurance record. All six officers and 101 enlisted men each took a $10,000 policy, totaling $1,070,000, with rates unusually low between February and February 12.
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New Bedford
19Th Co
United States
Bristol
Injured Worker at Cranston Worsted Mills
Isabella Raposa sustained injuries to the first and second fingers of her left hand while at work at the Cranston Worsted Mills on Wednesday. Dr. R. 5 attended to her injuries.
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Cranston Mill
Isabella Raposa
Cranston
R. 5
Church
Schools Reopen After Coal Delivery for Bristol Students
Superintendent Thomas H. DeCoudres announced public schools would reopen Monday after last week's closure for the smaller grades. W F Williams awarded 15 tons of coal to the School Committee, to be distributed to coalless schools from Staples Coal Company. A barge Dendron carrying 1800 tons to Bristol sank near Cape Henry, limiting in transit coal. remaining cargo will be split to Bristol schools as available.
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Thomas H. DeCoudres
Hayman
Burton
Court Street
Taft
Mason
W. F. Williams
Staples Coal Company
Edwards
Seth Paull Company
Cutler
Dendron
Bristol
Cape Henry
Bristol Boy Wins James Manning Scholarship Prize
Harley Van Slyck Tingley son of Mr and Mrs Edward H Tingley of Bristol earned an honorary prize as one of 15 undergraduates recognized for excellent work. He attended Colt Memorial High School class of 1913 and later Brown University joining in 1914. The prize honors a sustained record of merit.
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Harley van Slyck Tingley
Edward H. Tingley
Brown University
James Manning
Yeers
Émprizi High School
Brown
Davis Letter From France Details War Work Plans
Wendell R. Davis writes from Paris that he will soon move to the front to oversee a Y M C A hut about 150 miles from the city and near the battle line. He also reports meeting E M Brownell, Bristol Y M C A Secretary, who has been in Red Triangle work in France since last July.
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H. F. Bennett
Wendell R. Davis
France
Pentecostal Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church lists a 10:00 prayer service, 10:30 morning worship with a sermon by the Rev. Miss Allen, and Sunday School at 12:00.
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Miss Allen
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