Rain Stops Ice Harvest Delays Furthers Crop Shortfall
Heavy rain halted the local ice harvest, thinning uncollected ice by about three to four inches. Freezing weather could restore harvest conditions. Morris Brothers filled their Collins pond ice house to about three quarters capacity, around 800 tons. Ore A Vermette harvested several thousand tons at Bristol Narrows before the rain paused operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Brothers
Collins Pond
A. Vermette
Bristol Narrows
Eeefore
Doan s Kidney Pills Backed by Bristol Testimony
Mrs G T Gladding of 22 Noyes Ave Bristol reports severe back pains eased by Doan s Kidney Pills. The ad touts the time tested remedy for dull tired kidneys with claims of quick relief and ongoing use. Price 50c at dealers and offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mortgagee's Sale of Personal Property at Bristol RI
Public auction to sell stock of drugs and fixtures at 399 Wood Street Bristol Rhode Island on January 31 1917 at 10 oclock forenoon under a mortgage deed dated October 4 1916. Mortgagee to bid if desired and sale may adjourn or postpone.
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Wood Street
Bristol
Rhode Island
John P. Head
Rhodesland
Million Dollar Structure New Providence Telegraph House
The Providence Telephone Company begins a million dollar eight story building on Washington Street between Green and Walnut. Architects arearke Howe. It will serve as executive offices and Gaspee central office with future Union centralization. Expected completion and Gaspee switchboard by spring next year.
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Providence Telephone Company
Washington Street
Provie
Green
Walnut Streets
Arke & Howe
Greene Street
Gaspee Central
Gaspee
Gaspee Board
Union Central Office
Union Street
Charles B. Maguire Company
Providence
Public Library
Elks
Majestic
First Universalist Church
Young Women’s Christian Association
Increase of Credit Business Raises Grocery Costs
A grocer notes rising credit sales strain his capital and raise interest costs. He cites two uncollectible accounts and a decline in cash-and-carry shoppers, with banks funding operations and telephones driving more deliveries. He urges shoppers to pay cash to cut the cost of living.
Notice of separation from wife Mollie Lewis
Public notice by Christopher C Lewis dated January 9 1917 stating he will pay no bills of Mollie Lewis her contracted support since she left his bed and board without cause or provocation signed Bristol R 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollle
Lewis
Bristol
R. 1
Christopher C Lewis
Fraternal Order of Eagles Install Bristol Aerie Officers
Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles installed officers at G A R Hall with Past President Joseph M Edmonds assisting. New officers include President Harry R Gray Worthy Vice President Edward M Kavanaugh Secretary Walter E Simmons Treasurer Amos Trudeau Outside Guard James Johnson Trustee George H McClure Aerie Physician Alfred M Merriman. A banquet planning committee reported progress and one new member application was received. A collation was served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
G. A. R. Hall
Joseph M. Edmonds
Thomas Byrnes
Harry R. Gray
Edward M. Kavanaugh
Ilton Morgan
Walter E. Simmons
Amos Trudeau
James Johnson
Tyranny of the Telephone in Modern Society
The piece laments telephone overuse transforming daily life as communication accelerates between distant places It notes intrusive calls at meals and odd hours and the pressure to comply with solicitations via the phone while preferring polite formal invitations and refusals historically seen in courtesy.
The Crossing Tender
A poem by Jerome L. Barrus portrays a crossing keeper entangled with impatient drivers and demanding residents. It laments the overbearing rush for right of way and the strain of managing crossing duties amid frustrated crowds.
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Town Clerk Office
Real estate transfers list recent deeds including Robert Newbold Jr and others to Rudolph Haffenreffer Jr for land at Mt Hope Amy G Horton to Domenico Pal ancia for a house and lot on Mt Hope Avenue Frank E McKenna to Triacinta Beneviotes for two lots on Bay View Park plat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Newbold, Jr
Rudolph Haffenreffer, Jr
Mt Hope
Amy G Horton
Domenico Palancia
Mt. Hope Avenue
Frank E. McKenna
Triacinta Beneviotes
Bay View Park
Alves Child Dies in Town January Report
In this town Jan Z. Alves son of William and Marie Alves aged 10 months died. The brief notice records the infant’s name and parental names with age.
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Alves
Jan Z. William
William and
Marie Alves
Birth announcements in town for Walsh Motta Murphy and Vera families
Jan 5 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Roger Walsh. Jan 6 a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Motta. Jan 7 a daughter to Mrs and the late Frederick H. Murphy. Jan 9 a son to Mr and Mrs Manuel Vera.
Joint installation at Babbitt G A R and Relief Corps
A joint meet of Babbitt Post No 15 G A R and Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps held in G A R Hall installed post officers led by Post Commander John Holton with F T Remieres assisting. Relief Corps officers were installed by Mrs Lottie Brelsford with speeches by Rear Admiral John R Edwards and Col John H Bailey Jr. A collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt Post
No. 15
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
John Holton
F. T. Remieres
Robert H. Bullock
Joseph W. Gifford
Carrington P. Slade
Charles W. Garvin
Charles F.throp
Charles A
Annie Springer
Mary R. Fish
John R. Edwards
John H. Bailey
Catherine V. Kenney
Central Falls
Bowling results from Y M C A leagues Friday night
Two matches were played with the Chow Chows defeating the Lobsters two games to one in the Social Bowling League. In the regular league Hank Hawks beat the Hayseeds two to one. F M Dimond led scoring with 124 for a 328 total.
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Chow Chows
Lobsters
Hank Hawks
Hayseeds
F M Dimond
Cornell
Martin
Smith
Anderson
Barrett Bee Ae
Hemple
Earle Eye He Eee
Miller
A. W. Barrett
See
C. Dimond
R. Dimond
H W. Church
F. M Dimond
P. Kenney
S. Dimond
A. R. Newman
A. Johnston
Put Yourself In His Place Struggle Teaches Us Love
The piece argues big men make big mistakes through rapid moves while others avoid trouble, and that struggle fosters enthusiasm and mercy. It asserts sorrow and temptation shape character, and overcoming faults transforms judgment into mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
Pastime Theatre to Feature Vernon Castles in The Whirl of Life
Manager Dillon books the Pastime Theatre for Thursday showing of The Whirl of Life starring Mr and Mrs Vernon Castle. A six act sensational romance hailed as a dancing picture and drama with unprecedented nationwide run. Doors open at 7 and show starts at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Vernon Castle
Infantile Paralysis Claims 10-Month-Old
William Alves aged 10 months died Sunday at his parents home on Narragansett Avenue from infantile paralysis after a brief illness. Burial was held Sunday afternoon. William and Marie Alves are his parents.
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William Alves
William
Marie Alves
Narragansett Avenue
Kaiser Wilhelm II Calls For Continued War And Defense Of German Rights
A German telegram quotes an Emperor Wilhelm II message to army and navy declaring the war will continue. He asserts Germany offered peace, blames enemies for rejection, and vows to enforce terms with arms. The note frames Allied responsibility and urges steadfast defense of German possessions.
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Germany
Berlin
Haseen
Wilhelm, I. R
Reba Lodge Inducts Officers in Odd Fellows Hall
Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge No 12 I O O F held installation last Thursday evening in Odd Fellows Hall. District Deputy Mrs H Hollingsworth led the ceremony with her officers. Newly installed Noble Grand Miss Cora M Hill Vice Grand Mrs Elizabeth Gla etc. Retiring Noble Grand Miss Martha Bailey received a Past Grand jewel. Elsie McCaw sang piano pieces and readings by Mrs Roselma Bowen.
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Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
H. Holelingsworth
Noble
Cora M. Hill
Elizabeth Gladding
Helen Munro
Annie Faulkner
Edith Buffum
Elsie McCaw
Roselma Bowen
Star Theatre Week Lineup With Robert Edeson and Hart
Tonight at the Star Theatre Robert Edeson stars in Big Jim Garrity five acts. Beatrice airfax in The Adventures of a Jealous Wife. plus usual comedies and 20 boxes of chocolates. Wednesday features William S. Hart in The Captive God five acts and Earl Williams in The Scarlet Runner with Patty Arbuckle in The Waiter's all. Thursday offers Vera Michelena in Driftwood five acts.
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Star Theatre
Robert Edeson
Big Jim Garrity
Beatrice Airfax
William S. Hart
God
Earl Williams
Patty Arbuckle
Vera Michelena
The Great Leveler at the Capuchin Crypt Entrance
At the burial of Emperor Francis Joseph the funeral procession was halted at the vault by a challenge asking for identity. The master of ceremonies finally declared himself a sinful man, our brother Francis Joseph, and the portals opened. The episode underscores a long forgotten fact about ceremonial access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph
Capuchin
Emperor Francis Joseph
Austria
Hungary
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E. W. Weaver
Reliable
Bristol F. K. Pearce
MT. Hope Block
State Street
M. E. Church
THE
Epworth League
Kitchen Orchestra
Warren Methodist Church
George Smith
Pillsbury Health Bran
F. N. Easterbrooks
Fraternal Order OF Eagles
New York
California
Rabindra Nath Tagore
Raivondé
John
Jerome L. Barrus
Babbitt Post and Relief Corps
A. Lowling
Pastime Theatre
Providence, R. I
Kaiser TS “Bitlant
Reba
Tata
Waldron Company
Mueller’s
Newman Bros
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