Funeral for Bristol native Joseph Gifford in Providence
The Bristol born Joseph Gifford died at his son’s Providence home Sunday in his 76th year. He served in the Civil War on the San Jacinto Wabash and Sassacus and held posts with naval veterans groups and the G A R. Funeral services were held at the Mortuary Chapel at the cemetery with delegations of veterans in attendance. Capt. Gifford was also a Bristol police officer and jail keeper in earlier years.
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Joseph Gifford
Gideon
Susan (Simmons) Gifford
Providence
North Cemetery
Frank E. Talbee
Bristol Pentecostal Church of the Nadzarene
Farragut Association of Naval Veterans
Babbitt Post
St. Alban's Lodge
A. F
A. M
Bristol
Old Colony
Fall River
New York
U. S. Navy
Fort Fisher
Bristol County
National Association of Naval Veterans
Post
U. S. Volunteer Veteran Association
Masonic Fraternity
Miss Emily Steen Dies at 22 in Rhode Island Hospital
Funeral services were held at St Michael's Church for Miss Emily Steen 22 of Barrington born in Ireland. She was a nurse for the Howe family and leaves eight siblings and a mother Mrs Rebecca Steen. Interment followed at Princess Hill cemetery with Reba lodge officers performing the committal.
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Emily Steen
Rhode Island
St. Michael’s Church
George L. Locke
Bristol Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Reba Rebekah
Barrington
Princess Hill Cemetery
Reba Lodge
Miss Steen
Ireland
Rebecca
James Steen
Wallis E. Howe
Metacom Avenue
Robert Steen
Providence
Frederick
Winnipeg
Manitoba
James
England
Samuel
James Greenough
Edmonton
Alberta
Thomas Funsten
Charles Ballou
Violette Steen
Steen
Good Sanitary Job
A six year old Sherwood boasted of working in a blacksmith shop. When asked if he shoes horses he replied that he shoo files, humorously redefining his task in a playful Sanitary era tone.
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Sherwood
German Acknowledges Nebraskan Torpedoing and War News
The German government apologizes for the Nebraskan incident labeling it an unfortunate accident and promises reparations for damages. U S exports to Denmark Norway and Sweden surge to 200 million, Greece exports rise to 25 million. German Austro forces renew effort to take Warsaw while fighting rages in the Argonne and on Gallipoli as both sides report heavy losses.
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Ireland
Germany
United States
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Greece
Warsaw
Poland
East Prussia
France
Argonne
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Star Theatre Features Two Part Final of The Black Box
Tonight at Star Theatre audiences will see the final two part episode of The Black Box. The program also includes The Leopard's Lair jungle wild animal drama The District Attorney's Brother The Furnace Man and a Kay Bee thrill ride. Saturday showcases The Brand of His Tribe an Indian drama Cleo Ridgely in The Trapdoor and The Adventures of the Yellow Curl Pa Pers special in two parts with He Proposed a Nestor comedy.
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Star Theatre
Grace Cunard
Francis Ford
Ethel Clayton
Joe Kaufman
Cleo Ridgely
Nestor
Real Estate Transfers Near Mount Hope and Minturn Farm
The Providence Real Estate and Improvement Co sells two Beach Terrace lots to Joseph Meal and wife. Russell D. Bullock transfers 43 acres to Sidney R. Jacobs of Burlington Vermont, adjoining Mount Hope Park and Minturn Farm. King Philip avenue rights to the land are conveyed. Purchase price is 2500 cash and 5000 on mortgage. Jacobs plans extensive improvements around Mt. Hope.
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Providence Real Estate and Improvement Company
Beach Terrace
Joseph Meal
Russell D. Bullock
Sidney R. Jacobs
Burlington, Vt
Mount Hope Park
Minturn Farm
King Philip Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Mr. Jacobs
Mt. Hope Ands
Tennis at Casino Matches Tomorrow Afternoon
A tennis series is scheduled at the Casino courts tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock between Casino members and the East Side Tennis Club of Providence. Events include men's singles women's singles men's doubles and mixed doubles with players R W Nelson Paul D Howe Edwin A Barrows for Casino and West Stites Champlin Owens and Weeks for East Side.
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Casino
East Side Tennis Club
Providence
R. W. Nelson
Paul D. Howe
Edwin A. Barrows
East Side Club
Messrs. West
Stites
Champlin
Owens
Weeks
Birth Announcements from Mott Providence and Crabal
In Mott the family of Samuel Allen Mott welcomes a son born July 15. In Providence Joseph and Mary Crabal announce Michele Crabal born July 15, aged 1 year 2 months, grandson of Edward Newman and great grandson of George W Francis formerly of this town.
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Crabal
Michele
Joseph
Mary Crabal
Gifted Traits Across All People
A reflective aphorism on individual gifts, noting that everyone has a unique talent. When used well, even the smallest merit becomes a lasting contribution to humanity. The quotation underscores that innate endowments vary, yet their value endures through wise application.
Man With Glasses Cited in Law on Assault Comparisons
A remark notes that striking a man who wears glasses is viewed more severely by law than attacking one without glasses, claiming this distinction exists in most states.
Savings Banks Wealth Per Capita in New York
In New York savings banks two million people hold money. If shared with the city's population of six million, each person would receive 225 dollars.
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New York
Why the Comparison
A recruit asks why his marksman ship is likened to lightning. The instructor answers that lightning never hits twice in the same place.
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Hope Street
St. Micl
R. Inael
Thames Street
Staples Coal Company
State Street
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Defiance Hose CO
Bristol Neck
Prescription Department
J. P. Head Co
Acree
Goodyear
Waldron’ Co
Swift
Philadelphia
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