Armistice Echoes From A Bristol Soldier’s Return
Florence S Campbell recalls Armistice Day memories from Chalons sur Marne where she served at a Red Cross canteen in 1918. She describes bombardment and air raids, the loss of 62 canteen staff and patients waiting for trains home, and now lives in Bristol at Babbitt House on Hope Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Campbell
London
France
Red Cross
Chalons-sur-Marne
Campbell
Bristol
Hope Street
Bristol Scouts Court Session Notes and Parades
Boy Scout notes describe Bristol Troops and Scouts appearing before a Board of Review on a Monday session. Mentions parade organization, weather issues, and a court appearance related to Scout requirements and exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts and Scouters
Bristol Troops
Boy Scouts of America
Medcat
Board of Review
Scout group holiday meeting plans noted
The weekly Cub Scout and troop schedule is disrupted by holidays. Pack 4 meets Friday night at 7 PM for scout activities, with practice and advancement planned. Justice Day observance details remain to be finalized.
Local Notices and Upcoming Events in Bristol Area
The notice page lists Mrs. Frank Howe leasing 16 Union Street from Miss Sarah Munro at 224 Hope Street, Christmas card sale at 50 for $1 at Conley’s Jewelry and Gift Shop, a Doric Club meeting at Masonic Hall with supper, a Bristol Teachers’ Association bingo on November 15 at Colt Auditorium, Dr Scholl’s representative in Makowsky’s store on Hope Street, Edward Peterson traveling from Phoenix to care for his ill mother in Fall River, Red Cross Roll Call preparations starting Armistice Day through Thanksgiving, Rex Temple preaching at St Michael’s Church during exchange of pulpits, and Rev Turner leading a service as part of church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Charles H Temple
Church of the Transfiguration
Edgewood
St. Michael’s Church
A. R. Parshlex
Robert N Turner
William H McElvogue dies in Providence
William H McElvogue beloved husband of Bessie Green wood McElvogue dies in Providence on the 8thinst. Residence 1005 Narragansett boulevard. Funeral Saturday at 815 from MecMurrough and Todd Funeral Home 1704 Broad Street Edgewood. Solemn requiem mass in St Mary's Church Edgewood at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited.
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McElvogue
Providence
William H
Bessie (Greenwood
Narragansett Boulevard
MecMurrough and
Todd
Broad Street
Edgewood
St Mary's Church
Free Demonstration on Welding Methods at Providence School
Through the cooperation of Lancealn K Electric and Lande Products we announce a free demonstration with motion pictures on latest welding methods on Monday November 13 at Providence School of Practice Framing 97 Fountain St. Bring friends and attend this educational display.
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FREI
Lancealn K Electric and
Lande
Wei
Sopom
SN Premi Oat Providence School of Practea
Fountain St
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The
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol Phenix Publishing Company
R. L
Roswell S. Bosworth
Joseph P. Quartaro
Marne
Chalons
Jos
Pollu
Florence S Campbell
Boy Scout
Vwas Nomks Herd
Minneapolis
Honeywell
General Electric Motor
Water ST
TEL
Warren, R. I
Louis Tortorice
the Phoenix
Frank Howe
Union Street
Sarah C. Munro
Conley
Doric Club
Masonic
Bristol Teachers’ Association
Colt Auditorium Jrytion Ih
Sultegyie Awaigeeng Netts Committee
Edward “Whitey” Peterson
Phoenix
Arizona
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Arthur W. Burdon
Ferrycliffe Farm
Cla O. Millard
Memoriam
Durang
Martha Ho Kennes
Bristol 440
Hope and
Constitution Streets
Gamwell Ingraham
Industrial Trust
Philco
Bradford Street
Chestnut Streets
Avoriam Ee
NLU
Creat Atlantic E Pacifie Nec Cot Meats
Toledo
A&p
Porterhouse
N. Y
Florida
Flonda
IGNA
IONA
Butter Wildmere
Sunnyfield
Silverbrook Creamery
Crisco
Pineapple Juice
Price Incl
JUG
Bestview
New England
Capa
Cotcen
Pillsbury'’S
Gal Jug
Hope ST
Bristol, R. I
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