Memorial Ambulance Fund Seeks Long Term Support
A Bristol memorial ambulance fund details 76 patients served and outlines expenses from May 31 1916 to June 30 1917. Receipts total 4286.48 with costs including vehicle maintenance, fuel, driver overtime, insurance, and registration. The article notes ongoing upkeep needs and calls for public support to ensure future replacement and continued on call service for local physicians.
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N. ER
Nlr.co
James “Daugeli
John G. SacWarren
Derriman Tip
Stephen ‘Alpin
Aa Ean Mfington
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Ambulance Fund Seeks Support as Free Services Persist
The National India Rubber Company provides storage, fuel, and chauffeurs for the Bristol ambulance, keeping costs near 400 dollars though yearly expenses rise to 700 with insurance. The committee plans a February 5 benefit at G A R Hall to bolster the fund after a loaned start from NIRCo. Since January 19 the ambulance has treated 76 patients across Rhode Island hospitals and towns.
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National India Rubber Company
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol
Rhode Island Hospital
Lying In Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital
Truesdale Hospital
Hillsgrove
Hope Hospital
Hdmeopathic Hospital
Butler’s Hospital
St. Ann’s Hospital
Howard
City Hospital
Soldiers’ Home
Pawtucket
Taunton
East Greenwich
Warren
Bristol Men Not Filing Questionnaires Listed
Local notice lists Bristol men who have not filed their questionnaires. Names include John Medeiros Jose Ferreira Francisco Lewis Gracilio Cezar Frank Andrade Luigi Ruggiero Hector de Carvailho Andriano Miguel Antonio Guida and many others. The compiled roster highlights noncompliance among residents.
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Bristol
John Medeiros
John Ferreira
Francisco Lewis
Gracilio Cezar
Frank Andrade
Luigi Ruggiero
Hector de Carvailho
Andriano Miguel
Antonio Guida
Deniz da Silva
Antonio Duarte
Marino Almeida Morris
Francis Cuomo
Bartley Salter
Manuel Morris
Yalibata Roxa
Jacintho J
D’almaral
Jose
Francis, Poulowin
Antonio Costa
John Mello
Luiz
V. Munsiz
Manuel V. Belgato
Antone
Osa
Dete
Rowdy Dows Take Two of Three From Hayseeds
The Rowdy Dows defeated the Hayseeds in a three string set two to one. J Birtwistle rolled a 103 which was the only score over a century in the game.
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Dows
Hayseeds
J. Birtwistle
Free of charge sample for Green's August Flower
An ad promotes a complimentary sample bottle of Green's August Flower claiming it relieves indigestion dyspepsia torpid liver constipation sour stomach and indigestion after meals. The message cites fifty years of success and notes bottles are 30 and 90 cents with global sale through J H Younge Co.
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J. H. Younge& Co
Valuable heifer killed prompts call to curb roaming dogs
A dairy farmer recounts a beagle attack that fatally wounded a five month Ayrshire heifer on his farm near the house. He urges stronger dog licensing and roaming restrictions to protect stock and prevent future losses to dairy herds. He warns that any strange dog on his grounds will be shot.
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Phenix
Board of Agriculture
First Baptist B Y P U Tours Africa on Parish Trip
The B Y P U group from First Baptist Church journeyed Sunday evening to Africa with Mrs H E Ped ley guiding the way at 6 15 The coast introduced geographer Charles Aldrich Congo witch doctor Miss Spagner and Mohammedan trader A W Barrett The party moved south to the Congo river meeting Christian missionaries Fred F Hodgdon and others returning to the Vestry at 7 15 Rev O H Wallace preached From Death Unto Life Mrs J Algers sang Watchman Tell Us of the Night and Pastor Annie S Allen of the Pentecostal Church sang Ive Left the World Behind Me
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Africa
H. E. Pedley
Charles Aldrich
Miss Spagnér
Congo
A. W. Barrett
Congo River
Fred F. Hodgdon
Hodgdon
Colt High School Cadets Train Under Capt Straight
Colt Memorial High School cadets train in a 45 minute program twice weekly led by Capt. Fred M. Straight. The 85 cadets include 15 officers and use wooden guns matching Springfield rifles. The roster lists sergeants and squads with names and next Monday new sub freshmen join the Seventh and Eighth Squads.
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Colt
Colt Memorial High School
Fred M. Straight
William Amanna
Charles Dimond
Lawrence Edwards
Charles Makowsky
Joseph
Milton Hill
Jersenkowsky
Thomas Maytum
Arry Molasky
Terrence Murphy
Agustine Nerone
Angel
Pozzi
Abner Bailey
Joseph Kelley
Vincent_Malafronte
Elmer Mathewson
Frederick Palmer
Frank Rinaldi
William Rinaldi
Lewis Yakasvesky
Frank Crabb, Jr
James_ MceGovern
Charles Chase
Charles Blackman
Wallace Abbott
Raymond Card
Harold Webb
Harry Young
Fred Serbst
Norman Bovay
Luciano Capone
William Doran
Hyman Eisenberg
Hugh Kelley
George Matheson
Vincent Palumbo
Robert B. Suzman
Abraham Blackman
John Walsh
Harry Baron
James Head
Ralph Petrucci
Ames Sullivan
Joseph Warren
George Yarlasvesky
Colt High School
Civil War Days Recalled by Wartime Food Rars and Memories
An exchange urges readers to recall Civil War hardships and recalls a well to do New York resident who remembered strict wartime wheat and meat restrictions. The reminiscence underscores endurance of earlier generations and the impact of rationing on daily life.
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Gentral
New York
Pentecostal Church Prayer Meeting
A Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7 30 with the subject The Victorious Life.
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Pentecostal Church
Bristol Aerie Eagles Hold Meeting Vote In New Members
Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles met in Mt Hope block Aeritragoms. One candidate was voted in. They approved buying 20 war savings certificates at 4.12 each and noted 1500 in Liberty Bonds purchased. An auction pitch tournament was set for next Wednesday evening to aid Bristol Eagles members in National service. Augustine C. Nerone and Napoleon Dupuis were installed by Acting Grand Worthy President Tobin and Conductor White.
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Order OF Eagles
Bristol Aerie
Aeritragoms
Mt.Hope Block
Acrie
Shortage Critique of Ordnance Department Sparks Debate
A garbled excerpt from the Macon Telegraph hints at criticism of the Ordnance Department and a debate over its leadership and wartime duties.
Funeral for Thomas W Cole Held in Private Service
The funeral for Thomas W. Cole, who died last Thursday, occurred Saturday at 2 PM at the residence of his son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Ernest W Arnold, 856 Hope Street. Rev A C McGilton of State Street M Y E Church conducted. Interment in Putnam, Connecticut.
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Thomas W. Cole
Ernest W. Arnold
Hope
A.C. McGilton
State Street
MY. E
Putnam, Conn
Backache Relief From Doan's Pills Prompts Confidence
A resident describes chronic back pain and fatigue, praising Doan's Pills obtained at Buffington's Pharmacy. After three years of use the remedy allegedly provides consistent relief, supporting the claim with a testimonial from a local customer. The advertisement notes the product is distributed by Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
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Bae Ney
Bristol
Manchester
Buffington
Rand
Foster-Mileburn Co
Migts
Buffalo
N, NY
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