Memorial Day Observances and Veteran Honor Traditions
The article recounts large Memorial Day ceremonies with parades, naval and artillery salutes at cemeteries and shipside venues. It notes Professor T W Bicknell as a guest of the G A R post and recalls his 60 year old gift of an American flag to Co G, 2nd RI Militia. Memorial Day Committee members are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Relief Corps
A. M
St. Mary's
Juniper Hill
North Cemetery
Naval
Soldiers and Sailors
Church Street Wharf
T W Bicknell
Babbitt Post
No. 15
G.A.R
Bicknell
Co G
R. I
Bristol
Edward M. Kavanaugh
Gilbert S. Edgett
A. Elmer McNamara
Robert H. Bullock
Giles S. Congdon
James Wardwell
Cyrus A. Jackson
Robert McKay
Transfer of Bristol Terrace lot from Nicola Nappi to Michele Cicciolo
Real estate transfer recorded at the Town Clerk's office shows Nicola Nappi transferring a lot on Bristol Terrace to Michele Cicciolo. The action documents ownership change for a defined land parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola Nappi
Michele Cicciolo
Bristol Terrace
Doric Club Whist and Masonic Ball Highlight June Events
Doric Club hosts a bi weekly whist on Thursday evenings at the Masonic Temple. Colt Memorial High School auditorium to stage two one act plays on June 23 and 24. The second annual Masonic Ball on June 23 at the Naval Aterorey under Doric auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doric Club
Masonic Temple
Colt Memorial High School
Naval Aetorey
The
Doric Ub
Memorial Day Visitors From Nearby Towns and States
Memorial Day visitors included Washington I Finch and family from Jamaica Plain, Marguerite Donovan from Charles Town, Vincent C. Young from Plainfield, N J, Frederick Birmingham from New York, Thomas M. Duffy from Boston, Christine Herrmann from Worcester, Frank Byrnes from Blackstone, Jefferson Galvin from Watertown, James DeWolfe and Charles V Perry from New Haven, Wendell R. Davis from Waterbury, George E. Leighton from So. Barre, and Margaret Johnson plus Regina Farley and Catherine McClure students at Bay View Seminary East Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington I Finch
Jamaica Plains
Marguerite Donovan
Charlestown
Vincent C. Young
Plainfield
N. J
Frederick Birmingham
New York
Thomas M. Duffy
Boston
Christine Herrmann
Worcester
Frank Byrnes
Blackstone
Jefferson
Galvin
Watertown
Mass
James DeWolfe
Charles V Perry
Bride Elect Catherine Walsh Feted At Riverside Shower
A Friday evening shower at Miss Edna Dodge’s home 73 Oke Avenue Riverside honored Miss Catherine F Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs P P Walsh of 43 Congregational Street who will wed Joseph F Roche of Chelsea MA in a few weeks. The house wore pink and white decor rose petals fell as she entered a bell hung over the doorway. A buffet lunch and social hour followed with solos by Mrs Sophie Coughlin and Miss Gladys Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dodge
Oke Avenue
Riverside
Catherine F Walsh
P. P. Walsh
Congregational Street
Joseph F Roche
Chelsea
Mass
Sophie Coughlin
Gladys Holmes
This Town
Endorsed at Home Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Worth
Bristol resident John A. West testifies Doan's Kidney Pills helped his back pain and kidney issues. He reports sharp pains and off color secretions improved after taking a few boxes. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John A. West
Thames St
Doan
West
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs
Buffalo
Riverside couple plans wedding with town talent
The Misses Edna and Mary Dodge of Riverside entertain with toe dancing by Miss Minnie Golden of this town and Miss Mildred Stevens of Warren, and tune telling by Miss Florence Lenox and Miss Betty Breen of this town. The bride-elect received many beautiful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna and
Mary Dodge
Riverside
Minnie Golden
This Town
Mildred Stevens
Warren
Florence Lenox
Betty Breen
Tiverton State Highway Contract Bids Due June 3 1921
The State Board of Public Roads invites bids for a Tiverton Four Corners to Hast Road highway section. Bid forms require a $200 certified check. Plans and specs available May 21 1921 at State Hall Providence. The board may reject any bid and favors towns under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiverton
Tiverton Four Corners
State Board of Public Roads
State House
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
State Hall
Abram L. Atwood
Benjamin F. Robinson
Frank Colh Alton Hhad J. Henry Woodard
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Henry
Farally Bros
Morris Eisenstadt
J. Nz ‘Sousa
Joe Cortes
J. A. Janson
A. E. Markoff
Jacob Molasky
F. M. Dimond
J. P. Sousa
Fred E. Suzman
Louis Levy
Rex Pee
C. A. Johnson
Ae Ee Ah Spin Bates
Madeiros
Benard
Rafaele Paulo
Grogeries
Edward D. Kunz
ARMA
Frank Silvia
Y. D. Barber
Poel Tee Grocer
Maree “Provisions
A. Eisenstadt
Manuel R.camara
Rudats
Rire
Y. D. Fruit Store
Oise
Brixtol
Sodini & Guisti
State Street Bakers
Bristol Chamber OF Commerce
Baby Carriage Wheels
John Campbell
Cole Street
O. M. Bailey
Franklin Street
Manuel Brown
Center Street
Clark’s Express
Gorham’s Express
Frank Munafo
Wood
Bristol, R. I
Service
Sam the
Hope St. G. A-R. Block
Jose T. Sousa
Doran Avenue
R. 1
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
State OF
New England
H. P. Trudell
Second Street
Wiliam W. Franklin& Go
Wood Si
Garting
Freeborn R. Cole
Cooke Street
Dorchester Mutual
Iss
E. L. Watson& CO
Industrial ‘Trust Bo Bultne Ing
FR. -L
Wilbur
Constitution ST
Everett West
Wood Street
Oliver G.mcgann
Tel
Raymond P. Smith
Burton Street
Robert. E
McKay
G. W
Simmons Telephone Eae YY
William Street
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