Local Woman Remembered at Rites For Central Falls Native
Miss Briggs, a Central Falls native about 51, died after a brief pneumonia illness on Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. Anthony R. Parshley of St. Michael's church officiating, and the body was taken to Central Falls for interment. She had lived in the area for about 30 years and previously worked in the fancy goods department at the National India Rubber Co. for many years.
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Central Falls
National India Rubber Co
Miles Harker Dies After Illness at Home on High Street
Miles Harker a Bristol resident for five years died Saturday evening at his High Street home after months of illness. Born in Bradford England on September 18 1865 he lived in the United States about ten years and worked as a wool sorter in Providence and later for Collins and Aikman Corp. He sang with St Michael church choir and had been in the Bristol County Festival Chorus. He leaves his wife and a daughter Mrs Isabel Turner of Concord Massachusetts. Funeral services were held this afternoon at St Michaels church with Rev Anthony Parshley rector officiating. Floral offerings accompanied the service.
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Miles Harker
High Street
Bradford
England
William
Hannah FE
Ward) Harker
Providence
Collins and Aikman Corp
St. Michael's Church
Bristol County
Isabel Turner
Concord
St . Michaels Church
Anthony
Parshley
Memorial note for Collins and Aikman workers
Fragmentary obituary fragment notes interment in the North cemetery for workers connected with the Collins and Aikman Corp. The text references friends and fellow workmen and mentions a burial site.
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Collins and Aikman Corp
Congregational Club Musicale and Comedy at Memorial Hall
A Congregational Club event on Wednesday March 19 in Memorial Hall features a lively program of music and comedy. Performers include James J. Velleca, Mrs Cora Shaw Anderson, Sybil Anderson, Joseph De Lucca, Hermann Wilbur, Elmer Manles, and Mrs Robert F Munro with various vocal and instrumental numbers. The spoof wedding sketch Coontown Wedding promises humor with blackface elements. Tickets available from club members and at Diemonds Corner.
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Congregational Club
James J. Velleca
Cora Shaw Anderson
Robert F Munro
Diemonds Corner
Rifle Club Members Match Arranged At Bristol Tram of Artillery
Announcement of Bristol Tram of Artillery Rifle Club members rifle match with indoor and outdoor stages planned for April and May. Entries must be received by March 30, with a National Rifle Association medal awarded to the winner and NRA rules governing scoring and targets.
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National Rifle Association
Bristol Tram of Artillery Rifle Club
Albert Hartter
National Rifle Assn
Local Boy Scouts Report Busy Weekend Activities
The Bristol area scouts hosted a Saturday meeting at the Scout Building with an entertainment social after. They promote a marble tournament for the Bristol championship with the state winner advancing to the National Marble Tournament at Ocean City June 24 to 27. Scouts also visited the Providence Boys Club for swimming tests. A Benita musical revue is planned for April 22 and 23 at Colt High School auditorium to raise funds for the local scout organization. An honorary membership drive runs through March, and the Court of Honor meets March 19 at Warren Town Hall. Troop 5 discussed competition format, and Chipper Patrol prepared for new uniforms.
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Washeouks
Woosn
Focal Scout Honor Society
Sateurday
Evenange
Bristol
Ocean Ity
Provadenes Boys Club
Benita Musical
Governi
Postly Colt High School
Benmetito
Scout O
Court of Honor
Warren
Seca
Fifth District Court Dockets Readied for Civil and Criminal Actions
In yesterday’s Fifth District Court session Judge Frank Hammull presided. Civil docket items included continuances for Natale Martinez vs Costa, Le Clair vs Romano, Rosen vs Molasky, Seth Paull Co vs Gardner West, and Bruno vs Costa, plus a default order for Angelo Bruno. Standard Owl Co. of New York vs Simmons awarded $44231 and costs. Criminal docket saw William Morris charged with neglecting support. he pleaded not guilty and the case was continued one week.
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Fifth District Court
Frank H Hammull
Natale Martinez
Cosimo Costa
Eugene le Clair
Domenico Romano
Harry S Rosen
Facob Molasky
Standard Owl Company of
New York
Frederick Simmons
Napoleon Pressier
Frank Munafo
Seth Paull Company
Gardner West
Assumpsit
Angelo Bruno
Manuel Costa
Francesco Ruggiero
Domenico Proto Et al
William Morris
Mary Ferreira
Morris
Births in town announce three new arrivals
In this town March 8 Joson Frederick to Mr and Mrs Manuel Correira 59 Perry street. Federico March 9 a daughter Concetta to Mr and Mrs Francesca Federica 215 Wood street. Sansone March 8 a daughter Itucia to Mr and Mrs Philp Sansone 121 Bradford street.
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Ansone -T
Itucia
Philp Sansone
Bradford Street
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Carrie B. Briggs
Carrie B Briggs
Ella M. Briggs
F. S. Briggs
Victor
Wilson
Y. M. C. A. Bldg
BUICK
B. Flint
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
General Motors Corporation
McLaughlin-Buick
Oshawa
Ontario
Buick and
Marquette Motor Cars
Marquette
John G. Deslauriers
Tel
Hope and
Washington Streets
Rifle Club
Owards
OP Owned
Se Citbers
BOY Scouts
Providence Woonsocket Pascoal
Dence
Pawtucket
Bristol Warren
Federal Reserve System
Newport Wickford
Haraker
Mareh & Miles Harker
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Colonial Line
Dorrance St
Gaspoe
Liberty Tailor
District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
William A. Doran
Eins
Bay View Ave
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
E. W. Weaver
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Freeborn
R. Cole
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson Coo., Inc
Weybosset Street
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