Bristol Boy Frank Ferraro Reported Killed in Action
The War Department lists Private Frank W. Ferraro of Middletown Connecticut as killed in action on June 2 but a telegram and nurse letter suggested he died April 20. Ferraro enlisted March 26 1917 from Middletown in Company C 102d US Infantry at age seventeen.
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Bristol
Nurse
Washington
Frank W. Ferraro
Middletown
Conn
War Department
Ferraro
Phenix
Mount Hope Avenue
France
102D
US Infantry
Military Minstrel Show by 3rd Company New Bedford
The 3rd Company New Bedford of Fort Rodman will stage a minstrel show at the Pastime Theatre on Tuesday evening June 11 to benefit the Company Fund. The program includes a military first part and vaudeville with a farce in the second. Tickets are sold at Hamall's Dry Goods and by company members.
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New Bedford
Fort Rodman
Mass
19Th Co
Ca.ng
Bristol
Bristol Boys
Hamall
Draft calls 280000 men to June service with 2500 from Rhode Island
Official announcement states about 280000 men will be called to the colors in June with report due June 24. The exact camp assignments remain undecided, and apportionments are withheld for now. Rhode Island’s quota is near 2500, with plans ready and the draft machinery set to begin.
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Rhode Island
Capt Webb
Must Register Tomorrow for Draftees Born 1896 97
Citizens and aliens born between June 6 1896 and June 5 1897 must appear at the federal building for in person registration tomorrow June 5 between 7 am and 9 pm. Those absent may file by mail or appoint a deputy if sick. Failure to register is a misdemeanor with potential imprisonment and loss of rights.
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Federal Building
Federal
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Military Dance Aims to Raise Funds in Bristol News
Captain Iverson and the USS Dupont crew announce a military dance at the Naval Armory in Bristol on Monday June 10 at 8 pm to benefit Athletic and Red Cross funds. Proceeds will be split 50 50 between the Red Cross and the ship. The Jolly Tars promise a lively evening with Professor Donovan’s eight piece Jass team. Tickets from crew members or Red Cross HQ.
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Iverson
U. S. S. Dupont
Bristol
Red Cross
Naval Armory
USS Dupont
Donovan
Jass
Fall River couple marks 10th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Nelson G Terry of Fall River celebrate the tenth anniversary of their marriage at home. A musical program and fine supper entertained a large Bristol gathering including relatives from Boston New York Brockton and this town. The couple received many gifts notably a mahogany piano lamp. Mrs Terry is Mary Rounds prior to marriage.
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Nelson G Terry
Fall River
Bristol
Terry
Joseph Terry
Boston
New York
Brockton
Mary ‘Rounds
Eugene A. Rounds
Cearn Street
Mar
Erry
George L. Locke
Annual Fishing Trip To Camp Colts Near Norcross Maine
Col Samuel P Colt leads a party of friends on a three week fishing trip to Camp Colts at the foot of Mt Katha din near Norcross Maine. Enlistments in the war reduced guides and the group is smaller than previous years. Members include LeBaron B Colt H J Gross Edwin A Barrows Walter S Ballou Calvin S May and Edward M Guild. Telegram confirms their safe arrival at camp.
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Samuel P Colt
Fifth District Court Finds Manuel de Lima Not Guilty
Manuel de Lima was acquitted of assault on John de Lima in the Fifth District Court before Judge F H Hammill yesterday morning. In Juvenile Court 15 year old Joseph Mello was arraigned on multiple break in charges and the case was continued for one week.
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Manuel de Lima
John de Lima
Fifth District
F. H. Hammill
Joseph Mello
Fourth of July Committee Plans Athletic Events and Band
The Fourth of July Committee met to arrange athletic events for Independence Day with races and bicycle events starting at 2 30 PM and prizes to be awarded. The First Light Infantry Band of Providence was hired to furnish parade music and a concert on the Common in the afternoon and evening.
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First Light Infantry Band
Providence
Eastman and Baker Tie the Knot in State Street Church
Fred Cecil Eastman, a commercial traveler, and Miss Alice Gertrude Baker were married Saturday evening at 5 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. C. McGilton at the State Street ME Church parsonage with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCaw.
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Fred Cecil Eastman
Alice Gertrude Baker
State Street ME
A. C. McGilton
Arthur McCaw
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Plymouth
Manila
Armwiel
Wardwell
Bristol, R. L
Balbriggan
Athletic Union
B.V.D
Cooper, Hatch
Connery’s
Men's Shop
Henry H.polytan Studio
State Street
Star Theatre
William
FOX
NE. Lee
E*streen
Keénean Buel
Jane
Katherine
Paralta Pictures
Louise Glaum
U. S
U. S. S. Dupont and
Mrs. H. Nelson G. Terry
Hope Street
Cae
Edward D. Kunz
F. Tremieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Motion Pictures
Billie Burke
Burton-Holmes
Bobby Bumps
Digg Bae
Charles Ray
S. P. Colt
Maine
Fifth District Court
Eastman—Baker
Bethlehem
Rex
Federal Tire Repairing Co
Bristol Auto Shop
6&R
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