American Casualties Reach 8,085 With Over 800,000 Overseas
Washington reports weekly War Department casualty totals for American expeditionary forces. Since landing in France nearly a year ago 8085 casualties are recorded including 1172 killed in action 364 died of wounds 1234 died of disease 4547 wounded in action 346 missing or prisoners.
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Washington
France
War Department
Germany
Tuscania
Moldavia
America
England
War Savings Stamps Not For Children Policy Note
Officials remind the public that War Savings Stamps are not designed for children and that most wasteful spending is seen among certain groups. The message stresses prudent financial behavior and proper use of the savings program.
Local Notes from Bristol Town Council and Residents
Bristol vicinity blog notes a semi monthly town council session this evening. Various local people are mentioned including Miss Viella McKay visiting relatives in Brooklyn and Mrs Charles J Maytum returning from Reading accompanied by her son. References to factory workers and civic groups appear alongside social engagements and personnel changes.
Town Notes and Social Happenings in Somerville
Reports of fruit thefts and damaged trees prompt police attention. Mrs Leah Mayberry of Somerville visits cousin Mrs Peter C R Morris. Band stand painting discussed as Common improvements proceed. United Brothers lodge I O O F plans a second degree tonight. Memorial Mass for Paul Bruno held at Church of Our Lady. School Committee met on new by laws. next meeting planned. Mrs F H Hammill travels to Old Point Comfort Va to visit brother Leo Day in Naval Service. Mr and Mrs William L McKee return to summer residence Blithewold Ferry Hill after winter in Boston. Local merchants advertise suits shoes and green trading stamps. Slocum Relief Corps visits Soldiers Home, gifting fruit and tobacco plus program. Mrs Arthur W Barrett hospitalized and recovering after surgery. Chase to seek permit for merry go round on Common July 2 for four days. $100 to Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary. Company A Bristol Train of Artillery drills. State Guard formation considered by Company C. Naval Armory muster for State Guard tonight. German alien women must register. registrar’s office opens 7 am to 6 pm until June 26. Harvard graduates George Howe Magna Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa. Hope Brown to speak on canning fruit at Byfield School. Joseph Cardoza hit by Dr Henry Hopkins car. X-ray reveals leg injuries. Fourth of July Committee plans parade with 125 relatives of national service members. Corp Thomas Downey on furlough. Irving Finn of The Man Who Came Back visiting. plans for Boston visit and return.
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Leah Mayberry
Somerville
Mass
Peter C. R. Morris
United Brothers Lodge
Joseph Poja
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Paul Bruno
F. H. Hammill
Old Point Comfort
Leo J. Day
United States Naval Service
William L. McKee
Boston
Blithewold
Ferry Hill
F. E. Suzman
Slocum Relief Corps of
Providence
Arthur W. Barrett
Hope
Chase
Fall River
Bristol Red Cross
Bristol Train of Artilery
State Guard
Naval Armory
Thomas Dwyer
George Locke Howe
Wef. Howe
Francis Colt deWolf
Bradford Colt deWolf
Harvard University
Howe
Phi Betta Kappa Society
Hope Brown
Rhode Island State College
Kingston
Byfield School
Council of National Defense
Joseph Cardoza
Henry VW Hopkins
Warren
Thames and
Constitution Streets
Hopkins
Harold DeWolf
William P Gladding
Gladding
Thomas Downey
301St
Camp Devens
Irsing S Finn
Plymouth Theatre
Finn
Belvedere
Whalen Park
Fitchburg
Corp Downey
Mr Finn
Willia F Murray
Real Estate Transfers Recorded at Town Clerk Office
John Silvia transfers a lot on the Perry Plat to Emilio Gracia. Florence P. Blake conveys her interest in a house and lot on High Street to Lydia F. King. Edward R. Cutler of Warren sells four lots at Bristol Highlands to John D. Eagan of Providence, who then transfers the same property to Emily A. Clark of Providence.
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John Silvia
Emilio Gracia
Perry Plat
Florence P. Blake
Lydia F. King
High Street
Edward R. Cutler
Warren Toohn D. Eagan
Providence
Bristol Highlands
John D. Eagan
Emily A. Clark
Store Break-In At George Jamial & Sons on State Street
Thieves broke into the George Jamial & Sons dry goods store at 45 State Street between Saturday night and yesterday morning. Seven pairs of men’s shoes and other goods were taken. A rear window sash was raised after a pane was removed. Police, notified, found two new bathing suits outside the building near the window.
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George Jamial & Sons Dry Goods
State Street
Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Bronchitis
Longstanding cough remedy Boschee’s German Syrup is advertised as effective for coughs bronchitis and throat settled colds. Claims include better sleep and easier morning expectoration with nature aiding healing. Sold by J. H. Young & Co.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
J. H. Young & Co
War Savings Stamps Offer 4 Percent Loan Benefit
Citizens are urged to buy War Savings Stamps as a four percent loan to the government, compounded quarterly. The program promises public support for the government while offering personal financial gain through steady interest.
Death of Archdeacon George R Martell of Windsor Nova Scotia
The Halifax Infirmary reported the death on Friday May 31 of Rev Archdeacon George R Martell a leading Nova Scotia clergyman. Born 1860 in Mdindieu Cape Breton he studied at King's College Windsor and earned BA MA and honorary DL. He served Maitland Windsor and was Archdeacon of Nova Scotia from 1903. He leaves a widow and son Rev William Rigby Martell rector at Bridgewater.
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Halifax
George R.martell
Windsor
Nova~ Scotia
George Rigby Martell
Mdindieu
Cape Breton
King’s College, Windsor
Martell
Maitland
Nova Scotia
William Rigby Martell
Bridgewater
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Bristol, RI
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Wetox
Bristol
Post Office
News of
New York
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Charles J Maytum
Reading
Penn
Charles Shepler
St Mary’s Church
Thomas Connery
Mary R Morris
Sacred Heart Academy
Samuel W. Munro
James H. Barry
Robert Dunbar
Superior Court
Louise Franklin
National India Rubber Co
Pawtucket
H. W Brown
Samuel P Colt
Papposesquaw Road
Maus S. Wheelwright
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Burnside Lodge
No 34
Knights of Pythias
Edson W. Fobes
YMCA
Springfield
Red Triangle Service
William K McMillan
Vancouver
Nate Net
Rovbes
MacMillan
Gavin
Racine
William Gavin
Chicago Rubber Clothing Co
Chippewa Rubber Co
Eau Claire
Wis
E. C. Gavin, Jr
Chicago Rubber Co
State OF
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State Board OF Public Roads
State House
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Rhode Talon
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Abram L. Atwood
John F Richmond
Benjamin F Robinson
Frank Cole
Michael van Beuren
John Post Reynolds
Burton School
East Side High Street
Town of
Philip Brady
Independent Ice Co
Lombardi
Lucien
Gorhan’s Express
Youne
Trimaran Ae
Church Street
Phgsnix
Constitution Street
Phoenix Office
Charles Paull
Hatch
Pine St
A. Easterbrooks
Bradford Farm
B. French
G. JR. Martelly
Ed. Stuart
Sydney
Truro
Richard Stuart
John Ambrose Stuart
John Robinson
Saia'aleo
Gorton’s
California
J. F. Gilroy
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Uy Weelude
J. Pivin
Washington St
Pythian Sisters
G. A. RB. Hall
Crown Orchestra
The
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Wm. L. Connery
Charles St
Mt. Hope Bay
John Temple Drury
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Staples Coal Company
the Pure Food
Mason’s Preserve
Charles. A. Johnson
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