Ever Ready Fair Attracts Visitors From Nearby Companies
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company hosted a large turnout at Grand Army Hall for a fair with visiting groups from Appenaug Vigilant Fire Company and Stonington Steam Fire Engine Company. A street parade preceded attendance. Jack Stubbs Orchestra from Providence provided music for dancing and the club plans another large gathering next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company
Grand Army Hall
Vigilant Fire Company
Appenaug
Stonington
Jack Stubbs
Providence
Girl's Hip Fracture After City Street Collision
Eight year old Arline Noronha daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Noronha of 43 Bay View Avenue was driven by Colt Memorial Ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital after an auto accident at State and Wood streets. Vincenzo Garofalo of 217 Wood Street operated the northbound car. the girl ran from the sidewalk into the vehicle. Doctor A M Merriman advised hospital transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arline Noronha
Henry Noronha
Bay View Avenue
Rhode Island
Colt Memorial Ambulance
State and
Wood Streets
Vincenzo Garofalo
Wood Street
State Street
W C T U Visits Soldiers' Home For Veterans Comfort
Members of Rhode Island State Soldiers and Savors department of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon. They distributed comfort bags and gifts to World War veterans and organized an entertainment under Mrs H E King. Performers included Franklin Spooner Lucille Spooner and the Durfee brothers with violin solos by Mrs Ir s Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Home
State Soldiers and Savors Department
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
Rhode Island
H .E. King
Franklin Spooner
Lucille Spooner
Durfee Brothers
Myrtle Cox
Obituary of Joseph Oliver Cabral
Joseph Oliver Cabral died at his home 85 Franklin Street after several months illness. Born in St Michael Azores Islands about 33 years ago he had lived there 25 years and worked at National India Rubber Cranston Worsted Mills and Collins and Aikman plants. Survived by father Manuel Cabral wife Alexandrina Cabral son Joseph O Cabral Jr and brothers Arthur Manuel Eugene Cabral of Chicago. Funeral from his residence to St Elizabeth Church where a requiem mass was celebrated and interment at St Mary's Cemetery with many floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oliver Cabral
Franklin Street
St. Michael
Azores Islands
National India Rubber Co
Cranston Worsted
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Manuel Cabral
Alexandrina Cabral
Joseph O Cabral, Jr
Arthur
Manuel
Eugene Cabral
Chicago
St Elizabeth's Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Death of Mrs Mary Farquhar Payson in New York
Intelligence reports the death of Mrs Mary Farquhar Payson in New York City on Saturday. She was widow of Francis Payson of Wood and Payson and daughter of the late Charles Henry Dabney. Survived by three sons and a daughter, funeral to be held at St James Church on Madison Avenue and Seventy First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Mary Farquhar Payson
Bris
Payson
Francis Payson
Wood and
Metacom Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Stephen Baker
Park Avenue
Bank of the Manhattan Company
Cal Francis Kithgow Payson IL Os
Ann Italy Wellhead
Farquhar Payson
Harald Payson
William Hodgkinson
Minnie Dow Perry
St James Church
Madison Avenue
Seventy-first Street
Inventions showcased at London International Exhibition
The Boston Globe reports on new devices displayed in London including a caller button, a lopsided umbrella for couples, a brace and tit mechanism, a humorous arilled screw, and a saucepan that rings a bell when a holding point is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Boston Globe
Amercans
Battery C Drill Plans and Enlistment Notes
Battery C holds regular weekly drill at the State Armory foot of Church street with uniform attendance required at 8 30 p m. Guard Duty training ahead of inspections. Sergeant Morris acts as First Sergeant. former members seek reenlistment. Monthly meetings set for the third Saturday after noon. Ralph Quito enlisted last Tuesday. Dance and motion picture events summarized. 45 members attended recent drills. Plans to show Fort Wright NY tour footage at the focal picture house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Church Street
Sousa
Providence
Manuel Morris
Ralph Quito
Battery C
Fort Wright
Focal Picture House
Princesse Elena Lodge Fair Draws Hundreds at Academy Hall
The Princesse Elena Lodge Fair hosted by the Sons of Italy drew several hundred attendees Saturday at Academy Hall on Woodstreet. Mermerettes Orchestra provided music as a large committee oversaw booths and attractions with strong patronage. the fair will continue next Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princempessa Elena
Sons of Italy
Academy Hall
Woodstreet
Neumerettes Orchestra
John Ferri
Pasquale Coppola
Matteo Telera Mariano Nama
Carmelo Abate
Michael Perga
John Altiera
Felice Langello
Andrea Vorro
Sebastiano Alessandro
Mauro Tyromno Carmine Puntello
Joseph Antinucci
Paul Colone
Cosmo
Cupola
Bartolo Scolara
Joseph Fusco Liverno Rinalds
Joseph — Lombard
Michael = Vitirelle
Ratfaele Amendola
Gnosue
Vivenaun
Babbitt Women's Relief Corps installs officers in Grand Army Hall
The annual installation of Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps officers occurred Friday in Grand Army Hall. National and Rhode Island leaders attended, including Mrs Minnie Horsman and Mrs Laura Smith, with Mrs Jennie Straight installed as President and a large Bristol gathering taking part in ceremonies and post-installation remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps
Grand Army Hall
National Organization of the Women's Relief Corps
Minnie T. Horsman
Portland
Oregon
Maine
Laura I. Smith
Providence
Department of Rhode Island
Gertrude Houghtaling
East Providence
National
Rhode Island Dept
Babbitt Corps
Bristol
Department
Elizabeth Gladding
Lydia A. Brayton
Warren
Jennie Straight
Minnie Card
Elnora Manley
Ida P Newman
Harriet E Paine
Addie E Gale
Mars Pendleton
Barbara LeClair
Metta Nelle
Rachel Simmons
Minnie E Alder
Jeanme F Dorstrom
Grace W Barrett
Dorothy I Mott
Lucila M Rron
WOR
Annie W Sherman
Harold W Gifford
Kearney
Rvyone
Plivabeth Gladding
Horstman
Babbitt Corps Committee
Vins Pahed Mott
Charavan
Mas Plizabeth Gladding
Shower honors Miss Rose Ferrara on eve of wedding
A mixed shower for Miss Rose Ferrara of 8 Bourn street, hosted by her sister Mrs. Mary Arpaio at Mrs. Mary Velleca’s home 322 High street. About 50 young women attended gifting finery glass and silverware. Miss Ferrara, to wed Joseph Diodati Feb 11 at the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Decor included streamers and a white bell, rose petals at entry, with music games and refreshments provided by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ferrara
Bourn Street
Mary Arpaio
Mary Velleca
High Street
Miss Ferrara
Joseph Diodati
St Rita's Club Bazaar Sets Record Attendance
Under St. Rita's Club auspices the bazaar in the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel parish hall drew a very large crowd on Friday and Saturday. Cake candy and other items sold well as Prof. Salvatore Goglio's Secession provided music for the program and dancing. Proceeds will fund rectory renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita's Club
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Congregational Street
Salvatore A. Goglio
Secesion
Spaghetti Supper Planned by Hope Circle at K of C Rooms
Real Italian style spaghetti supper prepared by Hope Circle members at No 70 Daughter of Isabella in the K of C Rooms State Street tomorrow evening from 5 to 7. Tickets sold quickly and available from committee members or at the hall. Mrs Henry Sweeney is chairlady of the supper committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Isabella
State Street
Henry Sweeney
Real Estate Transfers From Homeward Land Trust to Michael Jacovelli
Homeward Land Trust of Boston conveys two lots on the Gooding Manor plat to Michael Jacovelli and co heirs. The transfer records detail property description and ownership change. Public records date and recording info not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeward Land Trust of
Boston
Michael Jacovelli
Gooding Manor
Birth Announcements for Bastanzi Beauregard and Damico Families
In this town on January 13 a son Giuseppe was born to Mr and Mrs Antonio Bastanzi of Francis Street. In Fall River Massachusetts on January 6 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Lous Beauregard of 414 Thames Street. In this town on January 10 a daughter Giacomina was born to Mr and Mrs Fortunato Damieca of 14 Prospect Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastanzi
Giuseppe
Antonio Bastanzi
Francis Street
Beauregard
Fall River
Mass
Lous Beauregard
Thames Street
Damico
Giacomina
Fortunato Damieca
Prospect Street
Died Cabral of this town Mrs Stephen Baker mourns
Mary Farquhar widow of Francs Payson and daughter of the late Charles H Dabnes former resident of this town aged 33 died in New York City Saturday interring Jan 12 at the residence of her daughter with funeral services at St James Church Madison Ave and 71st St New York City on Tuesday morning Jan 15 at 10 o clock
Grass Knot Signals Among Gypsies On Roadside
Observers note a grass knot tied at a crossroad as a Gypsy communication marker. The knot guides second party routing and signals which wagon road, plus distance from wheel tracks. Breaking grass stems after tying measures elapsed time since the lead party fed the hire.
Local rumor says a neighbor cleaned up money, silences critics
A neighborhood rumor claims a man has earned substantial wealth and can dine publicly and loudly without risking his social standing, reflecting tension over rising wealth and social judgment.
English Humor Noted by Lord Aberdeen in American Tales
In Tell Me Another Lord Aberdeen notes American humor as dry and indirect. He cites a New England misdirection about Hartford and a golf chat showing subtle, understated wit that provokes amusement before analysis.
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Lord Aberdeen
Jovernes
Canada
America
New England
Hartford
Moon cheese tale sparks family debate in Vancouver Province
In a quirky exchange, a niece questions the moon’s origin after her uncle claims it is green cheese. The dialog captures a humorous moment as the child asserts God made the moon before cows, reflecting a vivid local newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tori
Tom
Vancouver Province
Franciscan parish reports strong year at St Elizabeth's
Rev Francisco Gy Vieira and pastores at St Elizabeth's Church read the annual report after Masses. Total receipts for the year were 14581.71, expenditures 14103.63, leaving a balance of 478.08. It was announced that 1000 had been paid on church debt. Fr Vieira praised the parish for a prosperous year and strong financial standing.
Ever Ready Engine Company Fair and Local Fundraisers
The third annual fair of Ever Ready Engine Company will be held on three Saturday evenings at the G. A. R. Hall. A spaghetti supper for Hope Circle No 70 D of I is planned for January 16 in the K of C Rooms. Bristol County Festival Chorus appears January 23 at Guiteras Memorial School. A D A R Whist with cake and candy sale is set for January 30 at the Hotel Belvedere. January 31 and February 1 feature a musical comedy by Co M H S students directed by Miss M T Sullivan in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever Ready Engine Company
G. A. R. Hall
K. of C
Hope Circle
D. of I
Bristol County Festival Chorus
Guiteras Memorial School
M. T. Sullivan
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Soldiers' Home
Joseph C. Cabral
New
Noel
Buick
Buck Factory
G. M A.C
Fisher
John G. Deslauriers
Sige Nesier Streets
Tel
Ional
Grand Army Gro
Elizabeth
Gladding
Ization Babbitt Corps
Aces Vasihars
Noress
Makowski
Reis
Ferrara
ST. Rita's Club Bazaar
Edward F. Kearns
Viglin
Constitution St
Pearl St
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Freeborn
R. Cole
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
EK. L. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
Union Street
G. M. Wilbur
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Willam Street
Con
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
E. W. Weaver
John
Hope Street
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
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