Bristol Boys War Work Pledge Campaign Urges 100 Volunteers
George S Paithorpe, Campaign Director, urges Bristol and Warren youths to earn ten dollars by April 1 1918 for a $1 000 000 Y M C A war fund. Meetings in Bristol and Warren showcase strong Boy Scout support and rapid pledge signing. Supper at 6 30 p m at the Bristol YMCA invites captains and pledgers to boost local participation.
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The
Phenix
Bristol
Warren
Joyce Street
Warren Boy Scouts
America
YMCA
Y. M C
George S Pailthorpe
Boys War Work
Local events and notices fill Bristol area listings
A series of church services meetings and community notices fill the Bristol area. Speakers include Rev Hugo Klaren of New Bedford and Rear Admiral John R Edwards at a Warren patriotic meeting. Charitable events feature whist for a knitting club and a Pastime Theatre concert for St Mary's Church.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street
MFE
Seraphine Paull
Franklin Street
A. J Holmes
George Pollock
National India Rubber Company
Cleveland
Akron
Detroit
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Is Cured by Constitution
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed to cure catarrh in all stages through constitutional treatment. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials. Toledo firm F J Cheney & Co promotes the remedy as sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
Nature
Cheney & Coo
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & CO
Toledo, O
Bristol notices mix of illness plans and local events
Akron visitors James Ashton improves at home while Mrs Faank Wardwell recovers from pneumonia. The Rowdy Dow team heads to Newport to face apprentice seamen. Colt High School Glee Club forms with officers. Bristol K of C and Bristol Train of Artillery hold meetings as war work continues. Aerie FO FE notes new member and service flag purchase with mourning in the Booth family.
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Theresa Morrissey
Bristol
K. of C
St. Mary’s Church
Company C
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristol Aerie
Aerie
The
Stanley Booth
Wood Street
Robert
France
Booth
Gifts for Men at Front From Bristol War Welfare
The Phoenix editor and Bristol War Welfare Committee sent 24 bar confectionery boxes to 14 Bristol servicemen in France as Christmas remembrances. Each card wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, with funds to cover future gifts for the 94 Bristol men in service.
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the Phoenix
Bristol War Welfare Committee
Bristol
France
Old Town
Asa W Hathaway
J F Farrally
Sec
Treas
W F Willams
E L Leahy
J H Batley
Samuel Connery
Harry K. James
Merrill H Boynton
Charles FE Farley
Daniel W Coggeshall
Albert O' Earle
Charles E. Burns
William Gablinski
Raymond F Bhaen
John Ellery Ingraham
Isaac W Gorham
Bristol Chapter D A R Elects New Regent at Meeting
Bristol Chapter D A R held a business session at Hotel Belvedere with 28 members. Mrs E T Brownell presided. Mrs Charles R Blackmar Jr of Parrington was elected Regent and Mrs F C Greene of Warren became Vice Regent. Secretary and Registrar offices were postponed to the next meeting.
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Bristol
Hotel Belvedere
E T Brownell
Charles R- Blackmar, Jr
Parrington
Airs F C Greene
Warren
Automobile Registrations Listed by State Board
Last week’s automobile registrations include Orrin H Wallace of Bristol with a Ford 22 h p touring and Carmelo Geremano of Bristol with an Overland 25 h p touring.
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State Board of Public Board
Orrin H Wallace
Bristol
Ford
Carmelo Geremano
Overland
Bristol Aviator Injured In Hydroplane Propeller Accident
Col L H Callan reports his brother Charles E Callan in aviation training near Norfolk Virginia was badly injured after a hydroplane propeller started suddenly. He was pulled from the water unconscious and rushed to a hospital with contusions and a possible concussion, and aims to resume training soon.
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L. H. Callan
Charles E. Callan
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Col. Callan
Weekly Grocery Specials From Choice Coffee Shop
This week's sale features Choice Coffee at 20c per pound and Eagle Brand milk cans at 20c. Postum 15c, Grape Nuts two for 25c, H Oats 15c per package, Tomato Soup 10c, Health Bran 12c per bag, Macaroni three packs 25c, Fancy Peas two cans 25c, Corn Starch 5c per package, Pure Auspice mustard 4 lb for 50c, Lambs forequarter meat offered per pound.
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Eagle
Wanted A Clerk At 22 State Street
Help wanted for a dependable man to fill a clerk position at 22 State Street. Good salary and steady work offered. Apply with references to secure the role.
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State ST
Cows for Sale at Bradford Farm Pure Bred Holsteins
The Bradford Farm run by B French offers pure bred Holsteins and cows described for sale. Details on cattle quality and descriptions are provided by the farm manager.
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Bradford Farm
Obituary for Charles N B Congdon Soldier Fifteenth US Infantry
Comrade Charles N B Congdon died this morning at the Soldiers Home. He had been ill at the Home hospital for some time from a complication of diseases. He was 74 years old and a Civil War veteran who served in the Fifteenth U S Infantry. A son resides in Providence.
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Charles N. B. Congdon
Providence
Fifteenth
U S. Infantry
Lone Letter Critique on Sugar Purchases Letter to Editor
A reader in Phoenix comments on a Friday report about sugar purchases tied to buying goods. The writer notes personal purchases of only needed items on Tuesday and Thursday and praises Atlantic and Pacific Company for obtaining sugar, while guessing the prior writer avoided lines or waiting.
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the Phoenix
Phoenix
Atlantic and Pacific Company
E. B
Relief Corps Inspection Visit to Babbitt Corps
Department President Hattie K. Thurber led a formal inspection of the Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps with board officers Friday evening under Department Inspector Mrs. Anna Budlong. Addresses were given by visitors including Mrs. Mattie Kenney who hosted a luncheon for the officials on High Street.
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Relief Corps Inspection Department
Hattie K. Thurber
Board of
Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps
Anna Budlong
Mattie Kenney
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W. A. O'Reilly
Nathan Littlefield
Electric Shop Board of Public Roads
H R. Newman
Dodge & Camfield Co
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Butler Exchange
R. I
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Post Office
AM. P.M
Percy Dakin
Rhode Island Naval Militia
Boston
U. S . Charleston
Butler's
Louis Gladue
St Mary’s Church
Rhode Island
United Brothers’ Lodge
Amity Lodge
William H Low
Butler's Shoe Store
Reba Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows Home
Columbia Hall
Bristol Aviator
Norfolk, Va
J. F. Gilroy
Oakdale
James W Franklin
John W. Geyer
Easterbrooks Ave
Gorhan’s Express
Young's Drug Store
NNE
Joane Ae
Phoenix Office
Burton St
A. O'Reilly
Bristol Neck
Oyner
Call
J . A. Crabb
David Buffum
Prudence Island
Erie Sea
Franklin and
Thames Streets
Telephone
J A. Deslauriers
George S. Fox
West 25Th Street
New York
D. de Cristofaro
Thur Avenue
Frank Aiello
Mount Hope Avenue
Pure Food Store
John
Jemima
Charles A. Johnson
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