Obituary of Capt Charles H Swan Providence Fireman
Capt Charles H Swan a native of this town and longtime Providence Fire Department member died yesterday at his home on Friendship Street Providence He was in his 77th year and a carpenter by trade He was the last of his family and leaves two nieces Miss Anna Thompson and Mrs Emma Cornell Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from Beneficent Congregational Church Chestnut Street Providence
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Charles H. Swan
Providence Fire Department
Friendship Street
Providence
Mr. Swan
Samuel and
Hannah (Gifford) Swan
Fanning & Swan
Our Girls Talk Opens School Week in Rhode Island
The final talk in the Our Girls series is set for Colt Memorial High School Auditorium on Monday March 29 at 4 pm. Dean King will discuss the college girl field and Mrs Mary Schenck Woolman will speak on wage earning opportunities for girls who stay in high school.
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Colt Memorial High School
Dean King
Woolman
Women’s College
Brown University
Scouts Deserve Praise for Brown Tail Moth Nest Destruction
The First Bristol Troop of R I Boy Scouts completed a town campaign to remove brown tail moth nests. Over 100 requests were met and more than 5000 nests burned or removed from trees, with some limbs cut and trees felled to finish the job. The effort used a first come, first served system, and remaining requests from outlying districts will be handled Saturday.
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Bristol
R. I. Boy Scouts
Grand Jury Indicts Local Burglary Ring in Providence
In Providence Superior Court the grand jury returned indictments on multiple burglary cases. Frank F Bailey and William J Lyons pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the summer home of Dr Herbert M Howe at Ferry Hill and received two year sentences. Henry Ralph Henry Bacon and Andrew Gabriel pled nolo contendere or were sentenced for other break ins including Walter A Simpson and Arthur Newell properties. Bacon got three years, Ralph and Gabriel two years each. Omar White and Thomas Boden pled nolo and were placed on probation for breaking into Louis Molasky’s store. Giovanni Corsi pleaded not guilty to stabbing Gemma and is held on $1500 bail.
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Providence
Frank F. Bailey
William J. Lyons
Herbert M. Howe
Ferry Hill
Paolo
Henry Ralph
Henry Bacon
Andrew Gabriel
Walter A. Simpson
Arthur Newell
Carrie Babbitt
Beach Terrace
Bristol Highlands
Nolo
Bacon
Ralph
Gabriel
Omar White
Thomas Boden
Louis Molasky
Giovanni Corsi
Francis¢ée Gemma
Gemma
Courage in the face of danger and local clothing choice
Daily Thought credits courage as facing danger with eyes open. The item notes that in Providence nearly everybody buys clothing at Barnafly's.
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Daily Thought
Richter
Providence
Barnafly
Mobilization Nears As War News Reports Submarine Sinking
The British Admiralty believes the German submarine U-29 has been sunk with all hands after recent sinkings in the English Channel. Italy readies for general mobilization with seven classes already in service. Private telegrams from Bucharest via Rome claim Russian forces win a great victory on the Austrian right in Bukovina and push Austrians back at Uzsok Pass in the Carpathians.
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English
Admiralty
Bucharest
Rome
Bulkowina
Uzsok Pass
Carpathians
Coming Events March and April entertainments listed
The column lists multiple Bristol area events from March 26 to May 6 including a State Street M E Church program with the Adam Sisters, a Star Theatre memorial service, Colt High School lectures on American Womanhood, Rockwell Hall concert, Easter Monday ball at G A R Hall, Y M C A Star Course Crayon Wizard, Pastime Theatre concert, private dances at Colt Memorial High School, a Japanese Tea Party, a W W W dramatic performance, a Modern Prodigal drama, a Dance at Hotel Belvedere, Parents night at Colt High School, Burnside Social Club fair, and more private dances at Colt Memorial High School.
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State Street M. E
Adam Sisters
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Star Theatre
Colt High School
Miss King
Women's College
Brown University
Mary Schenck Woolman
Boston
Rockwell Hall
Burnside Social Club
G A. R. Hall
Colt Memorial High School
Rhoman Baby Born in Town on March 22
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Rhoman in town on March 22. The newborn adds happiness to the Rhoman family as they welcome their new child.
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Rhoman
John Rhoman
Obituaries Notice of Local Deaths in Rhode Island Towns
A list of recent deaths includes Emma B Salisbury wife of George L Salisbury aged 66 in Salisbury Warren on March 23. Other obituaries note Mary Eliza Potter Dyer widow of Rodney F Dyer in Barrington on March 23. Fredericka C Marz widow of Freder ick Marz aged 67 in this town on March 25. Charles H Swan aged 77 native of this town in Providence on March 25. Frank Sousa son of Joseph and Delia Sousa aged 1 year 11 months 21 days in this town on March 24. America Deriso daughter of Mr and Mrs Ven tur Deriso aged 1 year 11 months 22 days in this town on March 26. Sarah Tierannunzi infant daughter of Vincent and Jennie Espinosa Tierannunzi aged 1 day in this town on March 25. Frank Payso Sousa son of Joseph and Delia Sousa aged 2 years 11 months 21 days in this town on March 24.
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Deriso
America
Mrs. Ventur
Tieramnunzi
Sarah
Vincent
Jennie
Espinosa
Tierannunzi
Sousa
Frank Payso Sousa
Joseph and
Delia Sousa
Uncertain Mind as Unknown Land Says Butler
A meditation on the human mind as an uncharted realm. Butler argues that minds are rarely grasped by external schemes and that personal exploration remains essential for discovery.
Bologna claims status as mother of popes
The city of Bologna is described as the mother of popes due to its institutions producing seven supreme pontiffs and being birthplace of five more.
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Bologna
Borax Used Daily For Throat and Teeth Care
A historical note describes borax as a daily gargle to keep the throat healthy and its use in water to cleanse teeth and disinfect them, aiming to prevent decay.
Bad for Hubby Signaling Domestic Tension
A playful old wives tale notes that when a woman rattles the dishes loudly while cooking, it foreshadows the husband hearing something drop when he returns home. The quip uses domestic humor to imply an impending mishap or clash.
The Difference About Those Who Speak Of Women
A concise aphorism contrasts those who praise women with those who condemn them, suggesting both groups misunderstand women. It frames a critique of oversimplified views, emphasizing deeper knowledge over loud judgments.
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