Boy Scouts Bazaar Nears Close in Bristol Rhode Island
The First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts will close its bazaar at G A R Hall tomorrow evening with prize drawings. Bristol Train of Artillery Hydraulion Engine and Hose also attend with out of town groups. Officers thank all helpers. attendance has been strong and a record crowd is expected. Scoutmaster George R Fish chairs the committee with Sergt Abraham Blackman secretary and other local members assisting.
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BOY Scouts
Bristol
Rhode Island
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Train of Artillery
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
George
For Sale Two Parcels of Real Estate in Hope Street Area
Two parcels of real estate owned by Mrs Artie C Cole are offered for sale. One parcel includes several acres of high land with about 488 feet frontage on Main Road, a dwelling and outbuildings, an asparagus bed, shade and fruit trees. The second parcel features a lot with a two tenement dwelling on the southerly side of Bradford Street between Hope and Thames streets. For particulars inquire of William T O'Donnell Attorney 471 Hope St.
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Artie C. Cole
Bradford Street
Hope
Thames Streets
Bristol Town Meeting Warned On December 4 1916
Rhode Island Bristol County Bristol Town Council calls a special town meeting to consider funding for police increases, fire alarm and hose purchases, officer overtime during a strike, and quarantine costs related to infantile paralysis. Meeting set for December 4 1916 at 7 30 PM in Bristol Town Hall.
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Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol
R. L
John M. Coggeshall
Ohristo
Sail Town
Thomas E. Johnson
Woolen Mills Raise Wages Across Two Worsted Firms
Beginning December 4 the Namafut Worsted Company and Cranston Worsted Mills announce wage increases. Namafut adopts a 10 percent raise matching American Worsted Company. Cranston mostly grants 10 percent, but higher earners above a weekly threshold receive only 5 percent.
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Namafut Worsted Company
Cranston Worsted
Cranston
Obituary of John J. Cooke Formerly of Bristol
John J. Cooke died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home 8 Prospect street after years of illness. He was 31 and born in Bristol to Robert and Mary Cooke, never leaving the town. A former dog officer and census enumerator, he led the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Hose Company as foreman and served as petty officer in the Rhode Island Naval Battalion. He leaves a wife Nellie, and brothers Robert Thomas and William. The funeral is Sunday at 2 from Prospect street. Rev. John E. Whitley will officiate with interment at North Cemetery and the Dreadnaught company will attend in a body.
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John J. Cooke
Prospect Street
Robert
Mary Cooke
Rhode Island Naval Battalion
Bristol
Nellie Darling
Thomas
William Cooke
John E. Whitley
First Congregational Church
North Cemetery
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder Ands Hose Company
Executor Seeks Claims for Betsy W Munro Estate Bristol
George W Millard as executor of Betsy W Munro late of Bristol announces probate admission and bond. All persons with claims must file with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date. November 9 1916 notice dates appear to be followed by further ads on 11 10 17 24.
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Betsy W. Munro
Bristol
Whill
George W Millard
R. L
Nellie M. McCaw
Samuel McCaw
R. I
Annie Godin
Alexis Guevremont
Charles H. Carey
WIII
Frank &. Pierce
DeFelice Bros
Bradford St
James H. Head
Wood St
Morris Bros
Thames St
Henry R. Manchester
Morris Brothers
Thames Street
N M. Coggeshall
Mothers Club of Bristol Meets at Colt Memorial High
The Bristol Mothers' Club gathered at Colt Memorial High School Wednesday evening. Three papers on Personal Experiences in Foreign Lands covering Egypt, Russia, and Norway were read by Mrs. Charles QO. Read, Mrs. Harriet Read, and Mrs. Henry Thresher. Oliver G. Mason played piano and Miss Marion Sparks mandolin. tea was served by Miss Ethel Makowski and Miss Sallie Crabb in costume with Mrs. A. E. Markoff and Mrs. Henry Barton pouring.
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Bristol Mothers’ Club
Colt Memorial High School
Egypt
Russia
Norway
Charles QO. Read
S. Harriet Read
Henry Thresher
Oliver G. Mason
Marion Sparks
Ethel Makowski
Sallie Crabb
A. E. Markoff
Henry Barton
Shickle and Hoffman Wedding in St Michael's Chantry
Albert Nicholas Shickle and Miss Charlotte Annie Hoffman of North Attleboro Mass were united in marriage Tuesday evening at St Michael's Church chantry. Rev Anson B. Howard officiated with Amelia Hoffman as bridesmaid and H T Barney as best man. The bride's father Casper E Hoffman gave her away. After a reception at the bride's South Warren summer home the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in North Attleboro.
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Albert Nicholas Shickle
Charlotte Annie Hoffman
North Attleboro
Mass
St. Michael’s Church
Anson B. Howard
St Michael’s Church
Amelia Hoffman
H. T Barney
Warren
Casper E. Hoffman
South Warren
Keiths Providence Theatre Holiday Vaudeville Week
Keiths Providence Theatre in Bristol plans a strong Thanksgiving week program with three 1:30 4:30 and 7:45 shows. James J Morton the Boy Comic will introduce acts, Edwin Arden stars in Close Quarters with Juliette Dika and others in a varied bill including Johnny Johnston Bob Harty Van Belle and Mary Ellen the elephant performer.
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Keith
Providence Theatre
Bristol
James J. Morton
Morton
Edwin Arden
Yellow Ticket
Eagles’ Nest
Oliver White
Arden
America
Juliette Dika
Johnny Johnston
Bob Harty
Shrewsbury
Frank W. North
Howard & North
Comfort
King
YMCA Bowling: Unknown Team Tops Hank Hawks in 2 of 3
The Unknown team defeated the Hank Hawks two of three strings Monday. The South Ends won three straight from the Hawks Tuesday. E. Hibbert set a season record with 134 and a three string total of 316. J. Newman added 127 and 312.
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Hawks
E. Hibbert
J. Newman
Dimond Ee
Eanes
LeClair
W. Manchester
Hibbert
Newman Wee
Hawks J. Pierce
Newman
Clark
Hughes
Zai S. Smith
Nirco
Harold Newman
S. Dimond Oetees
A. Johnston
Aee Ane
Guardian Named for Annie Godin in Bristol Rhode Island
Guardian Alexis Guevremont announces appointment by the Probate Court of Bristol to care for Annie Godin of Bristol. Bond filed as required. heirs and guardianship, with six months from first advertisement to file the bond in the Clerk’s office.
Executor Accepts Trust in Charles H Carey Estate Bristol
November 10 1916 notice from the Bristol Probate Court states Frank Pierce as executor has accepted the trust and given bond for the estate of Charles H Carey late of Bristol. November 15 1916 entry confirms probate admission of the wills and filing of final accounts for Mary T Doherty estate with reference to December 4 1916 hearing.
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Drobate Court
Bristol
Mary T. Doherty
Catherine E. Murphy
Mary T Doherty
Bristol Phenix
Sey Xe Po
Aged Woman Credits Vinci Health Benefit at 82
Mrs John Wickersham of Russellville Pennsylvania reports turning from feeble loss of flesh to regained strength after using Vinci. She credits two bottles with rebuilding health and enabling her to perform housework, noting the product contains essential elements. HOPE DRUG CO Bristol.
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John Wickersham
Russellville
Vinci
The Eternal Sapho at Star Theatre Tonight
Star Theatre presents Theda Bara in The Eternal Sapho a virile photo drama of the soul. Also on bill The Shielding Shadow with Grace Darmond Ralph Kellard Leon Barry plus Lillian Gish An Innocent Magdalene and Keystone comedies.
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Dillon
Star Theatre
Theda Bara
Cincinnati
Miss Bara
William A
Billy
Grace Darmond
Ralph Kellard
Leon Barry
Lillian Gish
Madgalene
Chester Conklin
Keystone
Yellow Menace
Billie Burke
Brown
Harvard
Pastime Theatre Presents The Mystery of St. Martins Bridge
This evening at the Pastime Theatre the photoplay The Mystery of St Martins Bridge will be shown with other selections. Tomorrow night the Metro program features The Brand of Cowardice a romantic tale set on the Mexican border in five acts starring Lionel Barrymore and Grace Valentine.
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St. Martin’s Bridge
Metro
Lionel Barryshore
Grace Alentine
Robert Cummings
Kate Blanche
John Davidson
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