Funeral of John J. Cooke Held at Prospect Street Home
The funeral for John J. Cooke was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at his Prospect Street home. Rev. John E. Whitley led the service. Floral tribute from the Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company honored the deceased, whose coffin was transported to North Cemetery for interment. Bearers were Roy Simmons Samuel Porter Delwyn Crowley and Charles Pardey of the Dreadnaught Fire Company.
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John J. Cooke
Prospect Street
John E. Whitley
First Congregational Church
Roy Simmons
Samuel Porter
Delwyn Crowley
Charles Pardey
The
Dreadnaught Fire Company
Brown Returned to Colt Memorial High as Leave Granted
Principal Wallace R. Brown of Colt Memorial High School Bristol Rhode Island appeared at the school yesterday morning to resume duties but was informed by Superintendent Thomas H. DeCoudres that he is on indefinite leave of absence. The letter dated November 27 1916 relieved Brown from duties until further notice, while the town continues to pay his salary of 1500 dollars for the current year alongside the 1200 dollar salary of the present principal William W. Lee Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace R. Brown
Colt Memorial High School
Commissioner of Public Schools
Thomas H. DeCoudres
Brown
DeCoudres
Bristol
R. I
T. H. Decoudres
State Board of Education
Grey Automobile Mishap Sparks Quick Rescue by Children
In 1916 a rain driven accident leaves a girl with a broken arm after a grey automobile slips into a gutter. Mary and Alice quickly aid the injured child, improvise a splint from a petticoat, and call a doctor with help from Mr Jones. The group stays at the girls’ home until all recover.
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Little Mothers’ League
Elizabeth Sanford
Mary
Alice
Annier
Annie
Mr Jones
Mr. Jones
Town Hall Fire Damages Pastime Theatre and Appeals Sustained
A major fire at the Town Hall or Pastime Theatre caused $2000 to $2500 in damages with the balcony and front tower badly affected. Firefighters fought the blaze for 45 minutes while spectators observed. auto payments and insurance adjustments will guide repairs and a Thanksgiving matinee is hoped. The same issue notes the sustained appeal of Wallace R. Brown regarding a school dispute over administrative authority and duty.
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Second District
Walter H. Coggeshall
Moving Picture Booth
Charles B. Rockwell
John R. Magee
Town Hall
Manuel Morris
Charles H. Dillon
Moving Picture Entertainment
Satisfaction with Education Decision in Wallace R Brown Case
Ellen M. Pairpoint voices approval of the U I Commissioner of Education ruling on the Wallace R Brown matter. She urges conservative changes in public school policy to protect taxpayers and ensure value for money spent on education.
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the Phoenix
U. I. Commissioner of Education
Wallace R Brown
Ellen M. Pairpoint
Stand by the President as One Nation In Divisible
The text urges unity behind the recently re elected President Wilson despite past mistakes. It argues Americans must rally around their leader, set partisan dispute aside, and support him to preserve national self respect and world standing. It frames criticism as unhelpful and calls for steadfast support and collective resolve.
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Beecham
the Phoenix
United States
Tim
Lincoln
Wilson
Real Estate Transfers Hear of Lincoln and Munro Corner Purchase
Real estate transfers recorded at the Town Clerk's office show Michael Hammill Jr transferring house and lot at the corner of Lincoln and Munro avenues to Albert D. Lollo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hammill, Jr
Albert D. Lollo
Lincoln and
Munro Avenues
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
Antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and sprinkle in footbath relieves painful swollen feet and bunions. Use before rubber footwear or heavy stockings. Allen's Foot-Ease aids sweating and callous ache. Sold by druggists, 2 cents. Trial package free from Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen $ Olmsted
LeRoy
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First Div. R. I. N. M. Engineers
E. W. Weaver
Union Street
MR. Brown
Boston Market Celery
Bristol Celery
F. N. Easterbrooks
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Providence, R. I
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Pacific
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Great Lakes
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Mathewson
Grace Church
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Bristol Studio
Wood Street
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Pearl Street
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Florida
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Indian River
Malaga
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Roquefort
Young America
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