Fourth of July Committee Plans Naval Decor and Town Events
The Fourth of July Committee met in the Burnside Memorial Building to discuss naval vessels for Independence Day, with Sen Metcalf and Sen Gerry reporting progress. They considered sending a destroyer, possibly a submarine later, and invited Governor Pothier to Bristol for the Fourth. A block party on Hope Street was approved, bands and militia actions discussed, and Rev Maryon named chaplain. A large bonfire on the common the night before the Fourth was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MUY
Burnside Memorial
Metcalf
Gerry
Admiral Eberle
Robert J. Anderson
Vernor Pothier
Woonsacket
Bristol
Church
James F. Meiggs
Fred Wilbur
Hope Street
State
Wardwell
Frederick N. Maryon
Trinity Church
Clarence E. Chase
Fall River
Charles L. Hughes
Barrington
Vca
High School Honor Roll At Colt Memorial High
Principal John J Condon announced the Colt Memorial High School honor roll Friday with names listed for 90 percent or above and 80 percent or above. Included are Elizabeth Connor Ruth Skinner Donald Morrissey Mary Tobin Margaret Tobin Ida Alter Marguerite Kennedy Arthur Brown Sheldon Burt Helen Campagna Gertrude Grice Ethel Robinson Silvs Wall Edward Blackman Josephine Nussenfeld Helen Riang Francisco Canario Elizabeth Dwyer Alexandra Fernandez Oscar Herzig Ida Tews Joseph Murgo John Nictoria James Gnorgio Edward Gallup Kaleen Robinson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
John J Condon
Elizabeth ()Connor
Ruth Skinner
Donald Morrissey
Mary Tobin
Margaret Tobin
Ida Alter
Marguerite Kennedy
Arthur Brown
Sheldon Burt
Helen Campagna
Gertrude Grice
Ethel Robinson
Snlvs
Wall
Edward Blackman
Josephine Nussenfeld
Helen Riang
Francisco Canario
Elizabeth Dwyer
Alexandra Fernandez
Oscar Herzig
Ida Tews
Joseph Murgo
John Nictoria
James Gnorgio
Edward Gallup
Kaleen Robinson
Town Clerk announces June 1925 voter registration
Town Clerk John W Church announces all residents must register to vote by June 30 1925. Office hours in June are 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 6 pm daily except Saturdays Sundays and holidays with special June 23rd to 30th hours 9 am to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Church
The Dead Letter Office Inefficiency And Return Address Call
A vintage plea explains how misaddressed mail wastes millions yearly with rough figures on letters parcels and cash lost. It urges every sender to include a return address and sturdy wrapping to save Uncle Sam costs and abolish the Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Uncle Sam
Dictionary All Wrong
A quick critique argues the dictionary mislabels concepts as drivers and pedestrians, suggesting the auto driver should step and the pedestrian steer, reframing who leads in naming and responsibility.
Doan's Pills Backed by Bristol Testimony
Bristol residents report relief from back and kidney pains using Doan's Pills a stimulant diuretic. Mrs J H Mott of Cook Street cites repeated kidney aches easing after taking the remedy from Burlington Pharmacy. The ad urges asking for Doan's Pills by name, backed by home endorsements.
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Bristol
J H Mott
Cook Street
Burlington
Mrs Mott
Doan
Mott
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo NY
Memorial Day Observance by Bristol Veterans Groups
Memorial Day was observed by Mabbitt Post No. 15 and allied groups in Bristol with a large parade and ceremonies at the Soldiers' Lot in North Cemetery and at the Soldiers and Sailors monument. Veterans from Civil War to World War II participated, with schoolchildren, Girl and Boy Scouts, and local civic organizations aiding in the program and wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabbitt Post
Grand Army of Republic
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Kearney Post
American Legion
Herbert F. Bennett Camp
Sons of Veterans
Girls Scouts
North Cemetery
Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument
Burnside Ral
Church Street
Babbitt Post
Grand Army Hall
Charles Beals
Kearney
Charles Beats
Jo Walham
Sutcliffe
Carpenters
Jackson
Vernon
Gray
Waltrood Lemaire
243Rd Artillery
Henry Walsh
Bristol Train of Artillery
M A’ Cheesman
American Legion Auxiliary
Lmt
Boy Scouts
Roystal Trénn Eh Cael
Sergus Moerhert
EF Reunees
Babbitt
Womens Relief Corps
Disabled Veterans
Town Council
Hope Street
Logan
Rose Powers
Legion
Perry
Bos
Anson B
Howard
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Lincolns
Edward Peterson
Anson BR
Howard Taving
Waitham T. Manchester
EF Farrally
Trent
Fred Fo Suzman
A Edmonds
Pers
Res
BC Howard
NR Co
Women's Relief Corps
Babbitt Woertans Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans and
Bristol Train of Artilles 9
Juniper Hill St Marys
North Cemeteries
Bristol Tram
Artillers
Trinity Church Celebrates 50 Years With Three Day Anniversary
Parish marks its founding with a three day program featuring services led by Rt Rev James De Wolf Perry Jr and Rev Frederick S Penfold. Events include a reception, concert, and a children and adults entertainment night with a one act play “Who Kissed Barbara” at Trinity Parish House.
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Trinity Church
James DeWolf Perry, Jr
Frederick S Penfold
St Stephen's Church
Providence
Trinity Parish
Whitsunday
Odd Fellows‘ Hall
Bradford Street
Hope Street
Henry Waterman
St Stephen's Church, Providence
John Post Reynolds
Henry Chavles
Ellery Www Greene
S.cBaron Bradford
Episcopal
Samuel Moran
St Stephens College
Annandale
Joseph H. Johnson
William Ramsay Trotter
Chester R- Burgess
John Howard Paull
Frederick I. Marvon
Guild of All Souls
Council of Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament
i.eBaron Bradford
Chester RS Burgess
Howard
Vernon
Barbara
Trinity Mens Club
Barbara Nicols
Margaret Marion
Katherine Blake
FE Swanson
James the Butler
Wuilliam Remieres
Pau, Blake
Bovnaton
Horace Gregory
Albert Alder
Funeral services for Miss Mary V Castro
Relatives and many friends attend the funeral for Miss Mary V Castro who died Thursday. Services began at her home at Bay View Avenue and continued at St Elizabeths Church with a requiem mass by Rev Francisco G Vieira. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.
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Mary V Castro
Oclock
Bay View Avenue
St Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira Banal
St Mary's Cemetery
Probate Court proceedings list estate actions and allowances
Judge Edward Leahy presided in probate court issuing orders on several estates. Actions include sale permissions for Ting Chianell private sale value at least 1300, bond 2000. Catherine Morrissey as administratrix with bond 2000. final accounts for Frederick Warner and guardian allowances. final administrator accounts for Tiffany Wadkins Stewart Potter Kruger and others. sales and inventories for various estates including Chace Garvin Chesebrough and Chesebrough inventories for allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leahy
Ting
Chianell
John Costa
Edward C Morrissey
Catherine F. Morrissey
George Shaw
Frederick Warner
Jesse Steere
John C Tiffany
Albert J Wadkins
Charles Stewart
Charles H Potter
Charles R. Kruger
Oan
Charles H Smith
Harold E. Wilson
Eliza D Chace
Charles W Garvin
Albert Stanton Chesebrough
Caroline L. H Chesebrough
Looking Backwards Bobbie and Ma Dialogue
A playful exchange recalls social norms of a bygone era with a mother asking about the dark ages and a daughter referencing chivalrous behavior of men giving up seats in trolley cars to women.
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Bobbie
Principessa Elena Society Marks 25th Anniversary
The Principessa Elena Society Sons of Italy celebrates 25 years since founding with a Sunday gathering at Wood Street hall. Grand Lodge officers attend, a 2 pm initiation, speeches, music, and refreshments as the group reflects on growth and a three story addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Principesa Elena Society
Sons of Italy
Wood Street
Society and Friends
Grand Lodge
Vito Famiglietti
Dominik Mauriello
Volf Cinquegrana
Josue Vivenzio
Luigi Chirico
Guiseppe Alesi
Guiseppe Lombardi
Carmine Cavalarro
Michael Ruggiero
Frank Barbado
Michael Vietello
Pasquale Ferraiuolo
Alfonso Riccio
Pasquale Coppola
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Town OF
Registry Voters
Postal
Leclair
Burton Street
William H. Remieres
F. T. Remieres
Brederank L. Maryon
Benjamin M MacDougall
Richard Ro Cornell
Edmund Chastwood Paresh Aid
Alice Thompson
Anna Marsven
Amelhine Cornell
Aly A
Ici
Bhai Pe M
Probate
Hoover
Jewell
William H. Bell
The
Principessa Elena Society
Walter C. Gile
Prince of Costume
Ladies Committee
Belvedere
James T. Pierce
Joseph M. Edmonds
Joseph Haines
Knox Gelatine
Cox
Maxwell House Coffee
la Touraine
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