Bristol Fourth of July Parade Honors War Effort
The Bristol Fourth of July celebration featured a grand parade with a large American flag carried by Neo Sicilia Society members and a ceremonial flag-raising attended by Mrs. Edward I. Brownell and Mrs. Willard S. Kenney. The event included military and civic groups, Red Cross units, Boy Scouts, and a historic DeWolf coach with notable dignitaries, and concluded with orderly proceedings by Bristol Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fryat
Edward I. Brownell
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Willard S. Kenney
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
W. L. Manchester
Sons of the American Revolution
Eliza W. Howe
Emily G. Manchester
Elsie Manschester
Phyllis R. Farrally
Doris J. Farrally
Herreshoff Marine Band
Russell Gray
Army
S. Reed Anthony
Navy
Union
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Ansel Meiggs
Edward Lynch
Raymond Davis
Uncle Sam
King Philip Ste&’s Fire Engine Company
Warren
Boy Scouts
Pawtucket
Bristol Boy Scouts
A. P. Rebello
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Joseph Poja
Neo Sicilia Society
Red Cross
National India Rubber Company
Sadie L. Congdon
Court Alice
Foresters of America
Holy Name Society
Bristol Council
Knights of Cane
N. G
James B. Littlefield
Bristol Constabulary
Coriane
W. Fred Williams
DeWolf
Col. S. P. Colt
United States
LeBaron B. Colt
M. Louis de Sadeleer
Belgium
Samuel Norris
New York City
Master S. Reed Anthony
Andrew Weeks Anthony
Senator Colt
Thomas F. Downey
Edward J. Lemaire
Guard of Honor
John R. Magee
Rachmond Simmons
J. A. Dunbar
Great Library Contest Boosts Campaign and Local Sales
The article outlines a Library Contest push with store voting bonuses and special coupons for currency in Bristol. It notes a 500 vote Old Mill Coffee bag and 100 vote Tea Carton offers, plus 75 vote coupons with bread, encouraging participation. A separate Fourth of July baseball game in Bristol raises funds for Red Cross comfort bags as local bands perform and crowds gather.
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Dion
Bristol
Old Mill
Providence
Eddie” Garvin
Rhode Island
Garvin
Beverage Hills
Crawshaw
A. C
Pawtucket
Eddie Murphy
Edward Freeman
H. Murphy
Munroe
Knox
H Murphy
Bottomley
Hill
Red Cross
Cac.ng
Birtwistle
Mortgagee Notice Auction of Bristol Restaurant Property
The mortgagee will sell at public auction July 18 1917 at 10 o clock a m the stock and fixtures of the restaurant located at No 1 Franklin street Bristol Rhode Island due to breach of mortgage terms on a deed dated January 4 1917 recorded in Bristol Rhode Island The owner and mortgage holder reserves the right to bid at the sale or at any postponement or adjournment.
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Franklin Street
Bristol
Rhode Island
Joseph EB. Brown
R. I
Reading of Local Election Totals Appears Incomplete
OCR fragment lists vote counts for Liggett Mvers and Reed's trades and coupons but is incomplete. No clear date or locality, rendering full results unavailable.
Knights of Pythias Float Dazzles Crowds in Warren Parade
A large parade in Warren drew thousands as Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias showcased a striking float decked with National flags and bunting. The third rank degree staff wore regalia, with the K of P goat led by Masters Ralph and Everett L.B. Church Jr. and positioned at the rear. The event also noted railways and ferries carrying heavy traffic and a trolley wire outage between Touisset and East Warren delaying trains for about an hour.
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Touisset
East Warren
Warren
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ralph and
Everett L.B. Church, Jr
Trade Secrets in Paper Making and papyrus history
The text notes that papyrus reed could yield paper but trade secrets shroud many processes. It mentions that methods for Oxford India paper remain undisclosed, originating at Clarendon Press mills in 1875 for printing a Bible edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford India
Clarendon Press
England
Pentecostal Church Sunday Services and Bible Study
Sunday prayers begin at 10 oclock with morning worship at 10 30 and a sermon by the Rev Miss Allen on The Preacher s Commission Sunday School gathers at 12 Evangelistic service at 7 30 with preaching by Miss Custance The SOntRES meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 at Miss Annie Cole 64 Constitution Street Bible study on Genesis 12 28 led by Miss Mabelle Bova for prayer praise and testimony service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Allen
Viola Dana Stars at Pastime Theatre in Lady Barnacle
Viola Dana will be seen at the Pastime Theatre tomorrow in Lady Barnacle the story of love that would not be denied. Admirers of the dainty Metro star will have a chance to see her in an unusually attractive role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Dana
Atening
Lady Barnacle
Metro
July Events Highlight Community Activities in Columbia Area
A series of gatherings listed across July includes a U S Boys of America dance in Columbia Hall on July 7, Miracle Play of St Nicholas by St Michael's Players July 9 and 10 at St Michael's Chapel, cine patriotic benefit dances July 10 at G A R Hall, W R C whist July 11 at 62 Franklin Street for 19th Company, Newport excursion July 12 on Steamer Sagamore for First Congregational Church, and Memorial Hall entertainment July 14 benefiting Bristol Children's Home.
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Columbia Hall
U.S. Boys of America
St. Nicholas
St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s Chapel
G. A. R. Hall
Cine Patriotic Aehe
19Th Co
A. C
N. G
Franklin Street
19Th Company
Newport
Sagamore
First Congregational Church
Memorial Hall
Colt High School
Bristol Children's Home
Appointment as Administrator for Mary Lambert estate
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Frank J Lambert administrator of Mary Lambert late of Bristol deceased. Bond filed. claims against the estate must be turned in to the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Mary Lambert
Frank J Lambert
For Sale Numerous Central Properties and Farm Offerings
Two Tenement House on High Street with 47 by 8 2 foot lot. Wood Street two tenement on 54 by 171 foot lot. Thompson Avenue large land lot suitable for investment terms arranged. Double Cottage on Church Street 121 rooms bargain. Catherine Street two tenement large land. store property also listed. 103 acre farm two story house barn outbuildings farming tools cattle and equipment part down balance on mortgage. All centrally located with favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High St
Wood St
Thompson
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Order of Eagles
St. John’s
United
United Cigar Store
Warren Shog
W M Connery
A. O. Johnson
Royal Band of
Colonials of
Benjamin Bros. Co
Herman Kemph
Samuel McCaw
Frank Easterbrooks
Morris Eisenstadt
Campanallo Bros
Louis Molasky
Samuel Bassing
Pauline Kebrek
Vincent O'Reilly Martin Paul
Lagles
Knights of Columbus
Renane
St Elizabeth's Church
St Mary’s Church
Odd Fellows
S John's School
Portuguese Society
Warren High School
Eagles
Baptist Church
Camp Fire Girls
Washington Lodge
E Murphy
P H Murphy
C Hill
Rf Kempf
If Baker
Isilva
I Garvin
P I Freeman
Clonials
A Meehan
Ibagen
Freethey Starker
O Mainro
Rf Kelley
Crown
Barlow
BASS
Baker
Hagen
E. Murphy
Bas Barker
Colonials
Witherell
Mac
Joseph A. Hammils
State St. Bristol R. I
DR. Lyon
Warren Shoe Co
Reed
Reeds
OLD Mill Coffee
Blue Jay
I. H
Occident
Plymouth
Reed's
B. T. Babbitt
Reed‘s
B. T. Babbitt’s
Cleanher
Butler’s
Edward D. Kunz
W. M. Connery
Louis Benjamin
Reed House Finnishing Co
Canneq
Piedmont Cigarettes
Ten Front
BEF D
Perfection Cigarettes
Fatima Cigarettes
Library Contest
Warren Shoe Store
Pentecostal Church
Good
DR. Andrews
Washington ST
Mathewson ST
Phone Union
John Temple Drury
Hope Street
Sam
G. A. R. Block
N. J. Golden
Congregational ST
E. W. Weaver
Union Street
Singer
Frank Aruda
Oliver Street
G. M. Wilbur
Thomas Christodol Corner
Thames and Oliver Streets
William W. Franklin & Co
Otis L. Wood
DeWolf Avenue
Northip Bros
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
W. C. Talbot
W. Hopkins
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Dorchester Mutual -Fire Ins. Co
Boston
L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
R. L
Isaac B
Garfield Ave
MUNRO
Insurance and Mortgages
Congregational Street
Coggeshall
Constitution Street
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