Red Cross War Fund Drive Planned For May Week
Editorial notes the American Red Cross aims to raise 100 million dollars for its War Fund with a public appeal during May 20 World War relief efforts. Bristol committees prep six men's teams and five women's teams with a kickoff at the Pastime Theatre and a George W Gardiner address. Bristol’s quota is 6,500 dollars.
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America
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Army
Bristol
Cowie
George W Gardiner
Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary Acknowledges April Donations
The Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary gratefully acknowledges donations received for April. The note lists supporters and contributions supporting Red Cross services in the community.
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Bristol Red Cross
Meeting Postponed by School Paramutes
The monthly meeting of the School paramutes, which was to have been held last evening, was postponed one week due to no quorum.
Local events and notices from Bristol area and Providence
The Bristol area reports a range of community items including the Red Cross Auxiliary annual meeting set for Tuesday May 28, a proclamation designating May 30 as a day of humiliation, prayer and fasting, travels of residents to Dorchester and Baltimore, Donovan joining the US Navy as yeoman, a Colt High loss to Holy Family in New Bedford, a Catherine Connery piano recital, a Damon Club dance, hedge losses at Blithewold from a severe winter, Mrs. S P Colt’s return from New York, a Brown University alumni meeting and reorganization plans, the Stanzione murder trial in Providence Superior Court, a well-attended charity whist at Odd Fellows Hall, a Brown Alumni meeting, and the 100th anniversary celebration of the First Light Infantry with notable attendees in Providence.
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Red Cross
Wilson
William J. Holmes
Bourn Street
Dorchester
Mass
Harold DeWolf
Baltimore
Lillian
Donovan
Newport
US. Navy
Colt High
Holy Family
New Bedford
Catherine E. Connery
St. Michael’s Parish Hall
Georgiaville
G. A . Hall
Damon Club
Crown Orchestra
Brown University
Ofice
John Post Reynolds
Bristol Brown
A. O Bourn
Vincenzo de Christina
Superior Court
Providence
Sweeney
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Bristol Knitting Club
Bristol Boys
Sadie Baker
A P_ Nerone
Madaline Sherman
Herrshoff Manufacturing Company
Veteran Association
Local notes from Bristol and Providence items
J M Jones buys a new Oldsmobile. Misses McCaughey report to Newport Naval Base Hospital Unit No. The torpedo boat Dupont, built at Herreshoff shops, visits port for overhauls. Monday Bridge Club prizes go to Almy Goff and Teller. Oil stove fire damages Charles Gilroy home. Providence Housewives' League hosts an open meeting at Brown Sayles Hall May 17 with Dr McCollum on Milk. Lucille Barboza injures eye at Cranston Worsted Mill may lose sight. A pony bolt breaks on Bay View avenue. McCallion fractured leg. Mrs Hammill travels to Washington for National Defense conference with Rhode Island officials.
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Charles O. F. Thompson
Munro Avenue
Alice Almy
Sally Goff
H. L. Teller
Charles L. Gilroy
Franklin Street
Providence Housewives’ League
Sayles Hall
Brown University
McCollum
John Hopkins University
Lucille Barboza
Cranston
Memorial
F P Capron
Providence
Bay View Avenue
James H McCallion
Rhode Island
Hammill
Washington, DC
National Conference of States
Department
Women’s Committee of National Defense
Rush Sturges
Albert D Mead
Alice Hunt
Department of Women In Industry
Pleasing Entertainment by Blessed Virgin Sodality and St Marys pupils
A parish hall event by the Blessed Virgin Sodality and St Marys Parochial School featured a program of choruses, character recitations, and a two act play Dr Devine a Female Physician. Soloists Miss Nora Dwyer Miss Minnie Franklin and Miss Margaret Conley performed.
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the Blessed Virgin Sodality
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Grandmamma
Mary Burns
Elizabeth O'Connor
Marguerite Tobin
Apple Marion Leahy
Doctor Devine
Rebecca—The Monitor
Helen Scanlon
Elizabeth
Marguerite Murphy
Marie
Grace Fay
Grace
Loretta Walsh
Rose
Margaret Walsh
Maude
Veronica McClure
Laura
Carrie Vera
Madam
Fyra Vermette
Dr Devine
Devine
Nora Dwyer
Minnie Franklin
Margaret’ Conley
Srasanis Archaste
Peng Te Aye
Boys Friday Night Club Meets At YMCA For War Talk
The Boys Friday Night Club will meet at the Bristol YMCA Friday night and hear an address on how the boys can help win the war. Motion pictures will close the event. All Bristol boys aged 14 and over are invited.
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YMCA
All Boys of
Bristol
Star Theatre Presents The Spy and Other Films Tonight
The Spy a William Fox production exposing the German secret police airs at Star Theatre this evening. Also shown are Kitty Gordon in The Divine Sacrifice Woman in The Web and other selections with 20 boxes of chocolates given away.
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William Fox
Star Theatre
Kitty Gordon
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for All Stages
A $100 reward offer backs Hall's Catarrh Medicine, claimed to cure catarrh in all stages by acting through the blood to mucous surfaces. Proponents invite testimonials and note the product sells for 76 cents, with Toledo, Ohio as the address for the firm F J CHHNEY & CO.
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Hall
J Chhney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Rotary A C Defeats St Anthony’s 20–19 In High-Scoring Win
Rotary A C delivered a 20 to 19 triumph over St Anthony’s on Common Saturday. Wright of St Anthony’s left with a sore arm but played shortstop. Castro pitched for Rotary. The rally, from a 16–8 deficit in the sixth, featured hard hitting and a disputed eighth inning home run that was ruled out for not touching third base.
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Rotary A. C
St. Anthony’s
St. Anthony's
Wright
Castro
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Restful Sleep Cure
A promotion for Boschee's German Syrup claims fifty two years of use across the United States for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It asserts relief through quieting coughs aiding expectoration and recovery with night rest. Sold by J. H. Young & Co.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
J. H. Young & Co
Choice Coffee and Pantry Staples Sale Ad Weights
A weekly promotional list markets Choice Coffee 30c value per unit and assorted groceries. Items include 10 lb Cream Meal 68c, 5 lb Sugar, Baking Beans per quart, Peanut Butter 15c, Asparagus Tips per can, Beets No 3 20c, Pancake Flour, Tomato Soup, Soap Flakes, Mince Meat, Honey Comb, Tripe 2 lbs 48c, various prices and quantities noted.
Card of Thanks from Manchester Family
J F Gilroy and family thank relatives and friends for kindness during bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes especially the Defiance rose. ARTHUR MANCHESTER and family express gratitude.
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Ane
Arthur Manchester
Doran Named Manager at Colt Farm in Bristol Rhode Island
Notice from Bristol Rhode Island dated May 1 1918 certifies William A Doran as Manager and Henry D W Allen as Head Farmer of Colt Farm Bristol Rhode Island with official designation of positions.
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Bristol
R. I
William A. Doran
Henry D'W Allen
Colt Farm
Bristol, R. I
For Sale House and Lot on Ho Street
Real estate listing for 232 Ho Street offered by Easterbrooks real estate. Property details are sparse with the sale notice indicating a house and lot available.
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Hope Street
Franklin Street
A. P Nerone
Ho Street
Aes Easterbrooks
Camp Dix Letter Praises Red Cross Gifts to Soldiers
Private Frederick E Garvin writes from Camp Dix New Jersey thanking the Red Cross for sweaters and kits. He notes vaccinations first daily routine drills half holidays and occasional transfers to other units. He also mentions Bristol going over the top in the Liberty Bond Drive and expresses gratitude to the Red Cross.
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the Phenix
Phoenixs
the Phoenix
Red Cross
Alabama
Army
Co. F
Frederick E. Garvin
Co. M
310Th Infantry
Camp Dix
N. J
Bristol
Sunny Garvin
Bristol Knitting Club thanks supporters for May whist success
In behalf of the Bristol Knitting Club Mrs Samuel Brelsford extends gratitude to United Brothers Social Club and all others who generously helped make the May 10 whist a complete success.
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Bristol Knitting Club
United Brothers’ Social Club
Samuel Brelsford
Gertrude E Manchester Child Dies After Illness
Gertrude E Manchester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Manchester, died Saturday morning around 6:45 at Chestnut Street. Aged 2 years 8 months 15 days, she suffered diphtheria then developed acute Bright's disease. Funeral was private Sunday at 10, Interment North Cemetery.
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Gertrude ‘E. Manchester
Gertrude E
Arthur Manchester
Chestnut Street
Bright
North Cemetery
Death of Prof William E Thompson of St Paul Minn
Telegram announced the death of Prof William E Thompson 72 of St Paul Minnesota from heart disease. Born in this town he was a Bristol High School and Brown University graduate who taught at Hamlin University for about 25 years. He visited his sister here during World War II era. His wife lives in St Paul and he leaves one sister in this town.
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Anna R. Thompson
Hope Street
William E. Thompson
St. Paul
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Editorial
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Bristol & Warren Water Works
Margaret S
Annie McCaughey
United State Naval Base Hospital Unit
Dupont
Herreshoff Boat Shops
Herresoffs
St. Mary’s
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
R. L
J. F. Gilroy
Samuel P Colt
Blicmluuel
J Ingram
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Young's Drug Store
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James T. Connor
Thames St
F M. Dimond
Prudence Taland
D L. Morrissey
Church Street
D. L. Morrissey
Bradfo Farm
Sunny” Garvin
Beecham Ub Lll
W. E. Thompson
Garfield Avenue
RB. IL
Bristol Auto Shop
Bethlehem and
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Charles A. Johnson
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