Knights of Columbus Rhode Island Convention in Providence
The Knights of Columbus annual convention met in Providence with Past Grand Knight Augustus W Connery and Grand Knight Thomas J Tobin of Bristol Council among the committees. Bristol Council No 379 had paid its $1 547 11 assessment for the War Camp Fund drive and the convention endorsed the upcoming Red Cross Campaign.
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K. OF C
Knights of Columbus of
Rhode Island
Providence
Augustus W Connery
Thomas J. Tobin
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Advertised Letters Men and Women List
A compiled list of advertised letters in the outbox includes men named Sebastier Amoura John Chicu lino William MacDonald W F H Newton August Perry Harry Peto Frank Smith and women Walter Rice Agnes Reilly plus foreign names Jasintho d Andrada Araujo Gomes Costa Denittis Florentina Moniz Ferreira Pompei Mario Robertson D Coggshall P M.
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Sebastier
Amoura
John Chiculino
William MacDonald
W F H Newton
August Perry
Harry Peto
Frank Smith
Jasintho d’Andrada
Abciadrinha
Births Reported in This Town on May 14 15 16
An item notes newborns in this town: a boy to Mr and Mrs Gabriel Accord on May 14. a boy to Mr and Mrs Michele Cavallaro on May 14. a boy to Mr and Mrs Antonio Costa on May 14. a girl to Mr and Mrs John Dwyer on May 15. a girl to Mr and Mrs Francis Smith on May 16.
Obituary notices for Bruno Connery Simmons and Thompson
Funeral notices publish several obituaries with May dates. Paul Bruno 68 and Thomas Connery 82 are named with ages and church service at St Michael's on May 18. Sally Simmons aged 75 76 and Walhiam E Thompson aged 72 are also listed with funeral details in St Paul Minnesota.
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Anna R Thompson
Hope Street
District Nurse April Report Details cases and visits
The report from District Nurse Miss Martha Graham for April shows 40 total cases with 11 carried, 29 new. 22 dis charged, 3 deaths, 15 remaining under care. Metropolitan cases 3 and visits 22. total visits 384 including 12 tuberculosis visits and 23 business or friendly calls. Obstetrical cases 4, operations 1, patients by gender include 7 men and 28 women, 5 children.
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Martha Graham
Upcoming Community Events and dances in May and June
May 23 and 24 evenings Pupils of public schools entertain for Red Cross at John Post Reynolds School. May 4 18 and 25 Saturdays Second Annual Fair of King Philip Fife and Drum Corps at G A R Hall. May 13 14 15 16 17 and 18 Annual May Festival St Marys Parish upper church. May 20 Monday evening Dance at G A R Hall Altar Society Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. May 22 Wednesday evening Trinity Parish Hall Ladies Aid Society. May 27 Monday evening Dance G A R Hall First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts. May 29 Wednesday Private Dance Colt Memorial High School Junior Class. June 1 815 Saturday evenings Dances G A R Hall United Club. June 4 Tuesday Evening Dance G A R Hall Prof Henry Donovans Jazz Orchestra. June 1 Tuesday evening Dance Hope Club.
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John Post Reynolds
Red Cross
King Philip Fife and Drum Corps
G. A. R Hall
St.Mary’s
Altar Society
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Trinity Parish Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
G A R. Hall
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Colt Memorial High School
G A. R. Hall
United Club
Unveiled Boss Tactics Stir Debate on Authority
A reflection on masculine leadership, suggesting some men believe frequent explosive displays of power are needed to command respect from employees. The remark questions modern management norms and the impact on workplace culture.
Bohemia’s Rich Land And Strategic Central Role
Bohemia is praised for fertile soil and favorable climate with over half its land cultivated. The region’s mountains hold many metals and minerals except salt, making it a rich resource area. It lies at the European continent’s center and serves as a historic conduit for armies via the Danube and Elbe valleys. The Czechs also inhabit Moravia and parts of Silesia, while Slovaks span Moravia into northern Hungary.
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Bohemia
Europe
Baltic
Adriatic
North Seas
Danube
Elbe
Moravian
Silesia
Moravia
Hungary
Alligator Farm Draws Visitors to Venice California
Venice California hosts an alligator farm that attracts many visitors with feeding three times weekly. A large alligator eats up to fifty pounds of meat per session and then rests for a week. Trainers perform with the reptiles and children may ride calm animals, while riskier unmuzzled rides can cost toes or feet. A recent clash between Louisiana Joe and Buffalo Bill left Bill with a broken jaw and Joe missing part of his tail.
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Venice
California
Louisiana Joe
Buffalo Bill
Bill
Joe
Day of the Guilds and the rise of English silver marks
The piece describes medieval guilds protecting artistic craft from 1180 onward. It notes an early London goldsmith society and 1288 royal appointment of six discreet workmen to mark silver with a leopard's head, the first English assay mark, making hallmarks an open record for collectors.
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London
English Gentleman Entries Misspelled Name in Inn Book
An English traveler arrives at a continental inn and asks to register per police rules. The clerk, claiming he copied the name from the milord’s portmanteau, instead writes an entry reading Monsieur Warranted solid leather, prompting bemused correction.
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Milord
Smith-Jones
Fruit A Tives Headache Cure Claim Promotional Ad
A testimonial touts Fruit-a-tives as a cure for long standing violent headaches. The seller announces 50c per box six for 2.50 and a trial size, distributed by Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York, with consumer instructions to buy at dealers or via mail order.
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Conura
Sr. Jom
Shaw
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Wildcat Fear Cuts Travel for a Quiet Writer
An article notes that wildcats are not dangerous to humans and cites a literary woman who abandoned a mountain residence after fear of attack. It argues the idea of risk is unfounded, comparing wildcat behavior to that of foxes and opossums in warm months.
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Wildcat
Administrator of John Stearns estate named by Bristol Probate Court
Clyde R. Stearns announces appointment as administrator of John Stearns estate in Bristol Rhode Island with bond filed. He lists William T O'Donnell as Rhode Island agent. Creditors must file claims at Bristol town clerk within six months from first advertisement.
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Bristol
R. I
John Stearns
Wiliam T O’donnell
Bristol Town Council to Hear Liquor License Transfer
Town Clerk announces a liquor license transfer request at 206 Thames Street for retail sale of intoxicating and malt liquors. Public hearing set for May 21 1918 at 7 30 PM in Memorial Building Council Chamber. Executors seek final account in Nora F Martin estate. hearing scheduled May 20 1918 at 10 AM Bristol Probate Court.
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Bristol
R. L
Lcense
E Folloringe
Thames Street
Henry R. Manchester
Edward A. Brown
Felix Crapo
Memorial Building
John M. Coggeshall
Nora F, Martin
Abbie M Turner
Nora F Martin
Julia A. T. Gladding
Lottie B. Bailey
Rachael C. Barlow
Julia A. T Gladding
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggenshall
John Temple Drury
Helen F. A. Drury
Bristol Phenix
de Coggeshall
Maria V. Desousa
James E. Aliams
Everett D.ggins
Fast Providence
Probate
Coggeshall
Mary Coyle
Catherine Coyle
John En Coggeshall
Bristol Assessor Notice Warns of Tax Return Deadline
The Bristol Rhode Island assessors require co partners and corporations to file true accounts of all ratable estate by May 21, 1918, with sworn affidavits. Executors and trustees are included. returns may be made at the assessors office between May 4 and May 24.
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T of
Bristol
Board of Assessors
Board of Tax Assessors
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Walter Rice
Agnes Reilly
G. Coggeshall
P M
Henry Donovan
G A R Hall
Hope Club
America
France
The
Providence Chapter
Old Post Office
Weybosset St
Telephone
Olen Lpershing
Alligator Farm
Nomenclature
Sheriffs Sale
State OF
Providence Plantations
A. D
Sixth Judicial District
Holden
Bertrand H. Alger
Mary A. Hobbs
Jane Doe
Beach Terrace
Bristol County Court House
Philo V Cady
Gould
Clyde R. Stearns
Town OF
WN OF
Robert Newbold
Philip Brady
William A. Doran
Dorchester Mutual
Go of Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Otis L. Wood
Court Street
W. Tel
Isaac E Garfield Avenue
Munro
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
John C. Trubell
HBL
J. Arti
Envy
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
W. Hochman
State Street
Talsot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
Tolepte
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