Youth Defacing Property Heard in Juvenile Court
In a morning session Judge Frank H Hammiff presided over juvenile court hearings on charges of defacing a building owned by the Hein milfe estate on Prospect Street. Seventeen boys appeared with several girls implicated. cases were continued to next Monday for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edaattizt
Phéfore
Frank H. Hammiff
Juvenile ‘Court
Field
Perenne
Patrick “Heinmilfe
Prospect Street
Doan's Pills Backed by Bristol Testimonies
A Bristol resident Mrs. W Garvin testifies after five years that Doan's Pills provide relief for back and kidney trouble. The endorsement cites morning stiffness and difficulty rising, with repeated use and continued efficacy. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills at Buffington's Pharmacy and other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
W. Garvin
Doan
Buffington
Deering Fortune Bequeathed Split Among Daughters
The will of Charles Deering leaves one half of his estate to Helen Elizabeth Bates Stoddard of San Francisco with the other half divided between the daughters of Daniel R. Case. The daughters, Alina R. Case and Helena St. P. Case, are linked to prominent families and a John Sargent painting is also bequeathed to Mrs Mills.
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Orsowit SiGe
Savas
Helene
St. P. Coanel Rawit
England
Aed
Daniel R. “Cane
Charles William” Case
Deering
William Deering
International Harvester Company
Charles Deering
Helen Elizabeth Bates Stoddard
San Francisco
Daniel R. Case
Mr. Mills
Iss Alina R. Case
Connel-Rowan
Helena St. P. Case
Bristol
Deering Brothers
Chicago
Miami
Florida
Field and Track Meet Highlights at Rhode Island College Kingston
In the Class B events of the annual interscholastic meet at Rhode Island State College in Kingston on Saturday Bristol and Barrington students excelled. Christensen of Colt High School took the running broad jump at 19 feet 84 inches and placed third in the gh jump. Colt won third in the relay. Barrington's Swanson won the high jump, Fogg won the mile, the Fogg brothers were first and second in the 800-yard run, Swanson was second in the running broad jump, and H Fogg was third in the high jump. Swanson took second in the javelin. Barrington led Class B with 31 points, ahead of Colt High. The class included Barrington, Bristol, Westerly, Newport, Attleboro, Burrillville, and Stonington.
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Rhode Island State College
Kingston
Bristol
Barrington
Christensen
Colt High School
Colt
Barrington High School
Swanson
Fogg
Fogg Brothers
H_ Fogg
Westerly
Newport
Attleboro
Burrillville
Stonington
Devoe Plan Lets Bristol Homeowners Paint Now with Deferred Pay
Bristol residents may have their houses painted inside and out this spring under the Devoe Home Improvement Plan sponsored by A. L. Johnston. The plan allows immediate painting with payment spread over ten monthly installments through a New York finance company, requiring 20 percent down and Devoe paint use. The scheme aims to help moderate income homeowners, provide local work for painters, and extend credit for home improvements.
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Bristol
Devoe
A. L. Johnston
Hope Street
John Doe
Doe
New York
Devoe & Reynolds Co., Inc
Johnston
Celebrate Anniversary of Defiance Hose Company
The Defiance Hose Company marked its 21st anniversary with a Saturday gathering at the Hope street station. A Clover A Miller turkey supper followed at 8 pm in the decorated banquet hall with 35 plates. speeches and singing filled the evening as Dwyer's Orchestra played. The company organized May 10, 1904 with 16 members and now counts 15. Current officers include Foreman Harry Ray and First Assistant William H Manchester.
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Defiance Hose Company
Command
Hope Street
Colt Drive
Clover
Samuel Young
Fast Providence
Harry R Gray
Lines in Loving Memory of Elizabeth H Pitman
Poem memorial for Elizabeth H Pitman with lines about sorrow, reunion with loved ones, release from pain, and journey to blessed realms after death. References to following when death comes and greeting the friend loved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth H. Pitman
Bristol Town Helps Post Bring Legion Fund Over the Top
Kearney Post No 6 raises over $2100 toward the State nota of 50000 for the American Legion Relief Fund. Bristol exceeds its 2000 quota with strong support from residents and Auxiliary members, showing patriotic spirit and faith in the Legion.
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Kearney Post
State Nota
American Légion Ricenet Fund
Post
Bristol
Ist
Legion
Progr
Arbor Day Program Highlights School Tree Planting
An Arbor Day program at Colt Memorial High School featured Miss Laurine Bradford and students presenting songs readings plays and recitations. Three trees were planted on the lawn by Russell B Akin with Mrs Conrick and other faculty guiding performances that praised nature and community.
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Laurine W Bradford
Colt Memorial High School
John Post Reynolds
Mary Carmone
Anna Maderos
May
Mary Cornell
Adeline Leone
Mabel Collins
Robert Levy
Antonetta Ruggerio
Sylvia Artes
Adehire D'Armore
Wild Rose
Antonetta Codola
Prince Butterfly
Manuel Botelho
Bumble Bee
Morrell Martin
Pea Blossom
Margaret Pacheci
Silv Lel
Chionchio
Mignonette
Virginia Ascola
Poppy Josephine Russo
St Marys Parochial School
Key & T Carrigan
St Mary's Church
John Connor
K McKenzie
N DesLauriers
McCarthy
R Mott
R Sartins
E O'Brien
Mahoney
L. Burns
Byrnes
Pagnano
Tea and Sale To Benefit St Michael's Church Renovation
Members of Mrs Matthew J Cahoon's Sunday school class at St Michael's Church hosted an afternoon tea and sale in the Holmes Memorial House from 3 to 6. Proceeds totaled 2594 dollars for the church renovation fund. Tea and cake tables were staffed by listed volunteers and Audrey Munro played piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Cahoon
St. Michael's Church
Holmes Memorial House
St Michael's Church
Robert Munro
Alma Wall
Helen Georgio
Freda Schafft
Elizabeth Parkinson
Catherine Hempel
Dorothy Crowley
Dorothy Roberts
Shirley Newman
Laura Holt
Audrey Munro
Cahoon
Thomas Roberts
J. Thomas Ashton
John H. Wall
Kearney Post BOWLERS Lose to Woonsocket in Friendly Match
Last Friday evening the Kearney Post bowling team visited Andrew Young Post in Woonsocket and lost a close, spirited contest. Woonsocket’s Bentley led with 318 while Bristol’s Ole Man Nelson rolled 315. Alleys were in fine condition and fans enjoyed the event.
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Kearney Post
Andrew Young Post
Woonsocket
Bristol Boys
Woonsocket Boys
Bentley
Bristol
Nelson
Funeral Rites Held for Miss Elizabeth Howland Pitman
The funeral for Miss Elizabeth Howland Pitman, of 3 Franklin Street, occurred Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Anson B. Howard officiated at St. Michael's Church where she held membership. Floral tributes came from the Ladies Benevolent Society Ivy Guild Rhode Island Field Naturalist Society Audubon Society and Church Periodical Club. Bearers were William Howland Sweet Charles B. Lewis Herbert B. Burnham and Benjamin M. MacDougall. Burial followed in the family lot at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Howland Pitman
Franklin Street
Anson B. Howard
St. Michael’s Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
Rhode Island Field Naturalist Society
Rhode Island Audubon Society
Rhode Island Church Periodical Club
William Howland Sweet
Charles B. Lewis
Providence
Herbert B. Burnham
Benjamin M. MacDougall
North Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. John Lema
Funeral services for Mrs. John Lema who died Thursday at her home 185 Mount Hope avenue were held at 830 o'clock Saturday morning at her home and at 9 o'clock a requiem was celebrated at St Elizabeth's Church by Rev Francisco G Vieira. Burial was at St Francis Cemetery Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lema
Mount Hope Avenue
St.lizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira
St Francis Cemetery
Providence
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Leclaalr
Burton Street
Edward C. Morrissey
State Street
Louis Tortorice
Mr. Morrissey
U.S
Usco
Usco Cord
U.S. Rubber Company
United States
Royal Cord
Frank Corea
Ida Alter
High ST
Bristol, R. I
Andrew Young
Shawmey
McBain
Underhill
Eee
Ec See
Kearney
Middleton
Dunbar
Guevremont
Smith
Shoe Hospital
Askido
Sartini
State and
Wood Streets
C. J. S. Shoe Hospital
High Street
Boston
Chase & Sanborn
Autocrat
Ilib
India
Ceylon
la Touraine
Canada
Delicia
Edgemont
Wheaties
Hamburg
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