Americanization meeting draws 300 Portuguese residents to Bristol
In Bristol last evening about 300 Portuguese residents gathered at John Post Reynolds School to hear a Portuguese language talk and view Azores scenes. Speaker absence due to illness led to a reactive program with Portuguese announcements and a general pledge to pursue naturalization. some attendees left as the message urged service in the American Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John Post Reynolds
DeRosa
New Bedford
Louis Goulart
Azores
Balopticon
John E. Whitley
A.P. Rebello
St. Elizabeth's Church
Antonio Nunes
William T. O’donnell
O'Donnell
Bristol Court House
O'donnéll
Goulart
America
Mr Goulart
John Sylvester
Luziades
Benediction of Honor Roll Service at Trinity Church
A benediction service for the Honor Roll of soldiers and sailors will be held at Trinity Church next Sunday at 1030 a.m. The service features prayers and hymns including Onward Christian Soldiers and The Battle Hymn of the Republic, with benediction by Rev Charles Harriman and a closing address by Rev Fr Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Trinity Church
Charles Harriman
St. Stephen's Church
Providence
Harriman
Income Tax In Rhode Island Sees Rise In Payers
Internal Revenue Collector James J. Walsh estimates more than 20 000 Rhode Island residents will owe income tax for 1917 with returns due by March 1 1918. The season brings changes to the tax law and all liable individuals must obtain forms file returns and pay. Penalties range from 20 to 1000 and imprisonment is possible for noncompliance. all workers and residents should learn the new rules for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Walsh
Internal Revenue
Rhode Island
Walsh
Assistance for Women in Rhode Island Camp Devens Aid
The Rhode Island Division of the Council of National Defense collaborates with the Travelers' Aid Society of Boston to assist Rhode Island women and girls arriving in Boston or Ayer. Helpers will arrange lodging, club privileges, and locating relatives at Camp Devens, with contact through Miss Barns in Bristol.
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Rhode Island
Council of National Defense
Travelers’ Aid Society of
Boston
Ayer
Camp Devens
Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample Offered at Local Drugstore
An ad invites all adults with cough cold or bronchitis to visit J H Young & Co to receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup a remedy claimed to ease lung troubles and ensure a restful night with morning expectoration. Regular sizes cost 30 and 90 cents and the product is said to be sold in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young & Co
Boschee
Pastime Theatre Presents Daring Studio Features
The Pastime Theatre hosts Harold Lockwood in The Avenging Trail a five act photo play based on Gaston Olaf. Director Francis Ford and a 20 member company filmed exterior scenes in a White Mountains lumber camp New Hampshire. Also Metro's deluxe Draft 258 starring Mabel Taliaferro arrives for a Red Cross benefit with Civil War and revolutionary scenes including the Battle of San Juan Hill and the Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lockwood
Henry Quen
Gaston Olaf
Francis Ford
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Metro
Mabel Taliaferro
United States
Bunker Hill
Red Cross
The
William Christy Cabanne
San Juan Hill
Reguar
the Alamo
Bedloe’s Island
Y M C A Bowling Match Ends in Rowdy Win
The Rowdy Cows defeated the Nuff Seds in a tight bowling contest. J Birtwistle anchored the Rowdys with about 80 each string and a strong 80 plus rhythm. J Guinta led with a 123 high single and 307 three string total while J Bottomley tallied 114 and John DeCosta 108 as the scores closed.
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Bottomley
Rowdy Dows
Oh Bottomley
A Ur
Iy Bottomley
If Earce
J Birtwistle
Nuff
Joe DeCosta
R Dimond
J Ohn DeCosta
I Gallo
Guinta
Sir
North Inds
H Munro
Kenney
S Munro
J Newman
J Harvey
TANX
Clark
Wilson
Hill
Pevenings
Pearée
Singiss
L. Sanford
A. Earle
Manchester
C. Dimond
Sammies
H. Springer W. Hughes
F. Macauley
F Pearce
Enney
F. Dimond
H. Church
P. Kenney
R. Newman
A. Johnston
Sousa Mello Wedding and Local Obituaries
Sousa and Rose Mello wed in town on January 24, officiated by Rev P RebeHo. Dion family announces the death of Rose Dion's daughter age 14 on January 21. Thomas W Cole dies in town on January 24 at age 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion
Warren
Rose
Theodore Dion
Cole
Thomas W. Cole
Orrine Drink Habit Ad Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement urges readers to try Orrine to break alcohol habits in husbands, sons, or fathers. It promises a refund if no benefit and promotes two secret and voluntary treatments, costing $1.00 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine
Buhtington
Hope Street
Benefit of War Fund Songprogram and staff list
Continued from the first page the feature titled Dix ie Volunteer lists Annay Kennely as singer with Wynn's Orchestra providing music. The staff includes Manager Frank J. Silvia Stage Manager William Maxmean Musical Director Louise Mala fronte Prop Director Thomas Healy and Electrician Fred F. Geisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clio
Dixie
Annay Kennely
Edna Patstone Wynn
Frank J. Silvia
William Maxmean
Louise Malafronte
Thomas Healy
Fred F. Geisler
Sousa Mello Military Wedding at St Elizabeths Church
Manuel Sousa private in the Third Company US Army and Mello, both of this town, united in marriage by Rev P Rebello at St Elizabeths Church yesterday morning. Bride Julia Mello Costa attended by Miss Costa. best man Joseph Ignacio DeCosta. Informal reception at the bride's home Franklin Street. couple to live with bride’s parents while Sousa returns to Fort Rodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Manuel Sousa
Fort Rodman
Rose Mello
P. Rebello
Julia Mello Costa
Joseph Ignacio DeCosta
Tesse
Antoinette Mello
Franklin Street
Bolsheviks Favor German Peace Terms But Rough on Russia
The Wall Street Journal reports Bolshevik leaders call for peace with Germany yet critics warn terms may burden Russia with harsh concessions. Analysts note the stance could affect Allied strategy and domestic stability as negotiations unfold.
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Russia
Wall Street Journal
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Henry Holytan
State Street
Franklin
Staples Coal Company
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
A. French
Cornelius Harrington
Waldron Company
F. N. Easterbrooks
John Post Reynolds School
Camp
Devens
Pastime Theatre
Y. M. C. A. Bowling
Benefit OF War Fund
Sousa
Mello
Bristol Economy
State St
Wis
Swift
Philadelphia
Newman Bros
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