Bristol Train of Artillery Holds May Meeting in Armory
The Bristol Train of Artillery met at the Armory on State Street with Col Merton A Cheesman presiding. General Orders No 10 ordered an inspection on May 8, and officers and men were instructed to attend. The meeting accepted invitations to escort services on May 26 and Memorial Day May 30. The Washington Ball Committee reported a successful event and funds raised. The Rumford State Rifle Range opens Memorial Day and plans for a summer field event were discussed. Company A conducted a drill. Company B to drill next evening at 8.
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Ain
First Baptist Church
Cheesman
Arimory
Washington Ball Committee
Rumford
The Fight That Defines a Brother’s Courage
A rugged tribute to resilience, defining strength as rising after every blow. The speaker praises a man who endures fate’s bumps, stands tall through pain, and values perseverance over easy victory.
Degree Exemplified by DeMolay at St Albans Lodge
Members of Providence Chapter DeMolay numbering 40, with a 25 member degree staff, demonstrated the init iatory and DeMolay degrees for a class including two townsmen. A 12 member choir and Norris Go Abbott, Past Grand Master of Rhode Island, attended along with the advisory board. The visitors were hosted by St Albans Lodge with supper at 6 p.m. in the Masonic Temple banquet hall.
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Providence
St Albans Lodge
Norris Go Abbott
Rhode Island
George Clark
Masonia Temple
Annie M Connery Dies After Illness at 57 Burton Street
Annie M Connery widow of Moses E Connery died Sunday morning at 57 Burton Street after a two month illness. Born September 8 1868 she lived in this town all her life. She married Moses E Connery October 21 1886 at St Marys Church. Survived by husband five sons James J Warwick William L Connery Charles M Moses V John E and two daughters Helen and Annie M two sisters and a brother plus two grandchildren. Funeral from her home at 8:30 then a 9 oclock Mass at St Marys with offertory singing. Burial at St Marys cemetery.
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Annie M. Connery
Moses E. Connery
Burton Street
Connery
William and
Catherine (Gainor) Welch
Mr Connery
St Mary’s Church
Patrick McCabe
James J. Warwick
William L. Connery
Providence
Charles M. Moses V
John E
Helen
Annie M
Margaret Davoren
Peter Gasper
William Welch
Franklin Mass
N IR Company
Samuel Conners
Thomas Connery
Joseph Feckersly
Willam McLaughlin
Richard Connery
St Mary's Cemetery
Death of Mrs Annie G Drysdale in town
Mrs Annie G Drysdale wife of Richard Drysdale died Sunday at Wallum Lake Sanatorium after long illness. Born 29 years ago to Frank A and Melisa Bowler she lived here most her life. She leaves her husband, two children Mae and William, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the First Congregational Church with interment at nearby cemetery.
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Anne G Drysdale
Richard Drysdale
Wallum Lake
Drysdale
Frank A
Melisa Bowler
Star
Mr Drysdale
Mae
William
William George
Albert
Portland
Frank
St Paul
James
Carterety
Charles Ho McCanna
Ina Mallov
William Taylor
Carterett No
First Congregational Church
Laclock
High Street
Rex Tames
Groodacre
George and
Edward Perrsdale
Waren
Riverside
Charles HH
Parents Should Visit the Schools in a Community Call
Fragmented obituary notes follow with names and ages, habits of a local resident, and details of the wake and church services. The piece then shifts to a civic message urging parental involvement in schools and outlines aims to strengthen cooperation with teachers, administrators, and the community.
Ireland-born Cooke dies after months of illness
Meo Cooke aged sixty six died Saturday in New York after a six month illness. He was born in Ireland and lived in this town before employment at Hlereeshoff Manufacturing boat shops. He is survived by his wife two sons From this town and Riverside and a brother James W. Cooke of this town. Services were held at Mount Hope avenue home at 2 oclock with Rev James To Goodacre officiating. Floral tributes from local churches and fire companies. The hearse was to North Cemetery.
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Noose de
Othe
Crabore de Bede
High Street
New York
le Carne Tooth
Grabriele
Salvatore
Ametoa
Mosietta
Carlo Carruth
Hos Son van Horr
Othemee
Ohare
Rete T Po Cooke
Mount Hagereengut
Meo Cooke
Ireland
Hlereeshoff Manufacturing Company
Witham
Thomas
Riverside
James W. Cooke
Ponera
Mount Hope Avenue
James To Goodacre
First Congregational Church
Judedan
Iuch
Hugh McShane
John Porter
Thomas McCaughes
Richard McGee
Victor — Miller
John Brouck
Urrial
North Cemetery
Poor Golfing Admission From A Sentimental Sprightly Gentleman
An elderly golf lover laments his own poor play after missing the ball repeatedly. He speaks to his patient caddie, who consoles him by noting that worse players exist but they do not compete. The exchange ends with a gentle, humorous remark about effort and participation.
A Man's Prayer by A OH Wood
A fragmented verse piece recounts a life of risk and resilience. It frames perseverance through luck and hardship, noting fallibility and humanity while praising steadfast spirit and fair play in the face of trials.
First Congregational Church Officers Elected
The annual meeting of the First Congregational Church elected officers for the coming year with Rev. James J. Goodacre presiding as moderator. New officers include Secretary Robert A. McCaughey Treasurer Robert F. Munro three-year trustees Charles F. Dimond Elisha Hibbert and Robert A. McCaughey Superintendent Sunday School Robert F. Munro Assistant Superintendent William C. Hobbs and Sunday School secretary treasurer Archibald F. Dunbar. The Flower Committee includes Mrs Robert F Munro Miss Helen Osterberg and Miriam Skinner class members. Rev Goodacre will be a delegate to the International Conference in Washington in October and Mrs Clinton T Sherman to the Rhode Island Conference in Providence May 12-13.
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First Congregational
James J. Goodacre
Congregational Club
Robert A. McCaughey
Robert F. Munro
Charles F. Dimond
Elisha Hibbert
William C. Hobbs
Archibald F. Dunbar
Rhode Island Conference of Congregational Churches
Providence
Colin T Holm
Sherman
K O C GARDEN PARTY BRISTOL COUNCIL PLANS
The Knights of Columbus Bristol Council No. 329 held a meeting at Columbus Hall on State Street to finalize plans for the garden party set for June 18 19 and 20. Committees were formed with George Baldwin as general chairman and John DesLauriers William T Dwyer James T Pteret Thomas Hickey chairing Entertainment. Other chairs included Daniel McLean on Construction Fred Cleaver Edward Lemaire Mr Tobin on Lighting, Newbold on Refreshments, and To sisson on Dancing.
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Garden Party
Bristol
Knights of Columbus
Columbus Hall State Street
Cheorge Baldwin
John DesLauriers
William T Dwyer
James T Pteret
Thomas Hickey
Daniel McLean
Fred Cleaver
Edward Lemaire
Tobin
Thomas MetGirath
Joseph Flyon
Root Newbold
Local Scout and Community Events Listings at Bristol Area Halls
A series of Bristol area events includes Boy Scouts and Hope Circle activities, dances and musicales at Grand Army Hall and Pastime Theatre, a musical drama at Colt Memorial High School, a May 10 senior show at Bristol Yacht Club, a Japanese operetta at Mt Carmel Circle, a salad supper in Trinity Parish House, and a Chimes of Normandy musical by Trinity Men's Club with a St Alban’s Lodge anniversary event at the State Armory.
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Bristol Troops
Boy Scouts of America
Grand Army Hall
Belvedere Sun Parlor
Hope Circle
St. Marys
Bristol Yacht Club
Kearney Post
American Legion
Mt Carmel Circle
Trinity Parish House
Mothers’ Council
Normandy
Trinity Men's Club
Iin
St Alban's Lodge
F & AM
State Armory
Church Street
Ivy on walls keeps structures dry and warm
Ivy acts as small umbrellas deflecting rain from walls and reducing wall absorption. A healthy ivy growth on sound walls limits moisture and corrosion by shielding the surface, promoting dryness and warmth with minimal evaporation delay.
Devoe Demonstration At Johnston's Store Offers Buick Prizes
A Devoe demonstration at Johnston's store on Hope Street Bristol May 11 and 12 features a national contest with four new Buicks as prizes. Attendees can join by picking up blanks and describing the Devoe Home Improvement Plan in five words. Winners chosen July 15 by a panel from Devoe & Raynolds Co Inc New York.
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Eno At Ly
Johnston
Bristol
A. L.iJohnson
Hope Street
Devoe & Raynolds Co., Inc
America
Devoe
Devoe & Raynolds Co. Inc
Fulton Street
New York
Scout Troops Plan Rallies and Hikes in Bristol Area
Troop 1 Bristol meets at 7 30 in Scout Building for inspection by Deputy Commissioner then rally practice. Troop 5 gathers at Trinity Parish House at 7 30 to plan supper hike and outdoor meeting. Racoons of Troop 2 held a stunt with games and a mob trial after a campout. Troop 4 hiked to Camp Tatarest Sunday afternoon testing outdoor skills. Division A of Troop 2 and Division B plan rally prep for upcoming event.
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Bristol
Trinity Parish House
Camp Takarest
Troop 2
Adlerika Ad Stirs Nervous Patient Lela Cook
Hope Drug Company ad claims Adlerika relieves gas on stomach and nervousness by cleansing bowels. Testimonial from Lela Cook says one spoonful removes abdominal bloating and reveals unseen matter, urging readers to try Adlerika over pills.
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Adlerika
Lela
Adlertha
Hope Drug Company
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Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
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