Community events calendar for Defiance and area
A sequence of upcoming dances, concerts, sales, and meetings listed for late November through January. Highlights include dances hosted by Defiance Hose Co and Edgehill Temple, a special musical service at State Street M E Church, a Grand Fair by Cercle Lafayette, Christmas sales by Mite Society and Ladies' Aid, and the Bristol County Poultry Association exhibition at G A R Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Hose Co
Defiance Hall
State Street
M. E. Church
Independent Order of Foresters
Colt Memorial High School
Cercle Lafayette
St. Jeane de Baptiste
Artillery Hall
Providence
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Mite Society
First Baptist Church
State St. M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bristol County Poultry Association
Congregational Chapel
Eee Men’s Parish Club
G . R. Hall
G. A. R. Hall
Trinity Parish
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Automobile Registrations From State Board Office
Last week registrations list include 6208 Charles Perry Warren Ford 22 hp runabout 24857 Albert C Bosworth Barrington Cadillac 28 hp touring Herbert B Farnum Barrington Grant 21 hp cabriolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Board of Public Roads
Charles Perry
Warren
Ford
H. P
Albert C. Bosworth
Barrington
Cadillac
Herbert B. Farnum
Grant
H. P. Cabriolet
Advertised Letters Listed for November 11, 1916
A list of names appears under the advertised letters heading for November 11 1916. It includes Hebert Evers Jacob Evers William McLaughlin Manuel Philips G M Quincheon Frank Stanton Carlo Accardi Albert Bartlett Jubol Blount John Bowen James Butterworth Nicholas Baten William Brown John Callan B J Cardosa Vincenzo Caruso Gabriel Carvalho Antonio da Costa Carvalho John Charette Charles Coudon Frank Dougherty Edward Flanigan Marino Farias Medes Gladue William Handy Charles Heinz Marcus Huftalen Maurice Lessein Charles Luther William Le Page John Nelson Marcus Scott Luigi Romano William Smith John Sylvia Seth White William Wilmarth James Williams Eugene Woodward Thomas Wood Franklin Smith Mrs FE W Clark Mrs John Flinn Mr and Mrs T T Wood D G Coggeshall P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert Evers
Jacob Evers
William C. McLaughlin
Manuel Philips
G. M Quincheon
Frank E. Stanton
Carlo
Accardi
Albert M. Bartlett
Jubol Blount
John H. Bowen
James Butterworth
Nicholas Baten
William A. Brown
John J. Callan
B J. Cardosa
Vincenzo Caruso
Gabriel Cavalho
Antonio da Costa Cavalho
John L. Char
Bristol Boy Scouts Bazaar a Crowded Successful Event
The First Bristol Troop of Rhode Island Boy Scouts closed its bazaar at G A R Hall with a large turnout. Prizes went to Abraham Blackman and Ernest Bullock for sales and Ruth Francis for raising money. Island Boy Scouts plan an open house on Thanksgiving with games and a grounds breaking for a new scout headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scouts
Bristol
Rhode Island Boy Scouts
G. A. R. Hall
Bristol Train of Artillery
Warren
Abraham Blackman
Ernest Bullock
Ruth Francis
Hope Drug Co
F. M. Dimond
J. H. Young
Northup Bros
R. C. Quirk Est
Sam the Shoeman
Butler’s Shoe Store
F. E. Suzman
Farrally Bros
Max Makowski
Herman Kempf
G. R. Fish
Fred M. Straight
Fred Coggeshall
Edward Bullock
Abraham‘ Blackman
Charles Blackman
Thomas Carnes
Card and
Crispell
Rhode Island
Boy Scouts
Taunton
Attleboro
Liquor Licenses Granted by Town Council
A special meeting granted sixteen retail liquor licenses and one wholesale license with no remonstrances. Names and addresses of the licensed sites include Bernard Breen John St Bruno Brothers Bradford St DeFelice Bros Bradford St Morris Bros Thames St Henry R Manchester Thames St etc. A wholesale license was issued to Morris Brothers 302 Thames Street and Sylvia Sharo State Street received a victualing license. Felix Langello named special constable for the remainder of the year. Taxpayers lists were canvassed for the December 4 town meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Breen
John
DeFelice Bros
Bradford St
James H Head
Wood St. Morris Bros
Thames St
Henry R. Manchester
Thames St. Peter
Sylvia & Sharo
State Street
Felix Langello
Fifth District Court Hears Multiple Sentences
Judge F. H. Hammill handed several sentences in the Fifth District Court. John Vatagis received 11 months in Providence County Jail for carrying a concealed weapon with $1,000 bail on appeal. Ws McKenney fined 85 and costs as quarter master on the oyster steamer. Joseph Ferreira got 90 days in jail plus a $100 fine and costs, bail $700 on appeal, after pleading note through Attorney Neves. Frank Quintal pleaded noto for assault and paid a $5 fine with costs. Cornelius Bolen found guilty of larceny from Percy Dakin’s room at Church Street House and sentenced to six months plus costs. Civil case Joseph Furtado vs Manuel Cabral continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hammill
Fifth District Court
John Vatagis
Providence
Ws McKenney
Joseph Ferreira
Ferreira
Neves
Hammill
Frank Quintal
Noto
J. A. Hammill
Isabel Freitas
Antonio Freitas
Cornelius Bolen
Percy Dakin
Church Street
Providence County
Joseph Furtado
Manuel Cabral
Hughes to rejoin firm as Dwight joins Hughes Rounds Schurman
Charles E. Hughes announced he will resume law practice on January 1 as a member of New York firm Rounds Schurman Dwight at 96 Broadway. His son Charles E. Hughes Jr. will also enter the firm. The firm’s name will be Hughes Rounds Schurman Dwight once he joins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hughes
New York City
Rounds, Schurman & Dwight
Broadway
Charles E. Hughes, Jr
Hughes
New York
Hughes, Rounds & Schurman
Birth Announcement for McCallam Son in town
In this town on November 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs James Mc Callam marking their first child and the family’s joy announced by the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallam
James McCallam
Gasper Olivira and Olivira Wedding Notices
In this town on Nov 25 Rev A P Rebello united Manuel Iilia Gasper with Miss Marta Joseph Olivira. Coppolino Brunelli wed on Nov 27 by Rev T J Gillan uniting Sal vatore Coppolino and Miss Ersilia Brunelli. Soucier Provost on Nov 27 with Rex A C Cahill officiating joining Edward Soucier and Miss Antoinette Provost. Ferreira Silva on Nov 27 with Rev A P Rebello uniting Obilio Ferreira and Miss Maria Camera Silva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferreira—Silva
A. P. Rebello
Obilio Ferreira
Maria Camera Silva
Local Deathes Notice for Five Young Children and Man
Obituaries list several recent deaths: Alphonse Proto, two months old, son of Antonio and Cecelia Proto. Manuel Rego, one month, son of Manuel and Mary Silva. Warren Nelson Weeden, age 66, of Presidence. William E Lamb, four years nine months seven days, of Boston.
Deliverer of Hadley Rallying Defenders Under Fire
In early September 1675 during King Philip's War Old Hadley Massachusetts faced a sudden Indian assault while at worship. An unknown grave elderly man, later identified as General William Goffe, assumed command, rallied the townspeople, and routed the attackers before fading from view. He reportedly hid in Pastor John Russel’s home until his death about five years later. A state road now passes the site where Goffe inspired Hadley to defend the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hadley
New England
Connecticut River
Springfield
Maas
Hadley
William Goffe
Charles I
John Russel
Tas
Russel
Conneticut Valley
Relief Corps Inspection at Grand Army Hall
The annual inspection of Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps No. 19 was held in Grand Army Hall with De partment Inspector Mrs. Celia Kenyon of Providence presiding. Department officers and Corps members from Providence Pawtucket and town attended, and Mrs. Kenyon received a bouquet after remarks by officials. A pre meeting supper for visiting officials and corps members was served at 6 o'clock, prepared by Elizabeth Gladding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army Hall
Celia Kenyon
Providence
Katherine V. Kenney
Central Falls
Hattie Thurber
Pawtucket
Elizabeth Gladding
Robert M. Pollard
Martha Watts
Corps
Kenyon
Babbitt Post
Department
Joseph B. Gough
G. A. R. Hall
Post Department
Commendation for Fire Department Efforts at Town Hall Fire
Editor notes praise for the Fire Department after a Saturday blaze at the old Town Hall. Bradford Street sewer installation blocked access, but a wide sidewalk allowed passage for the hose cart and ladder. Firefighters entered smoke filled chambers and confined the fire with comparatively little damage, reflecting credit on their skilled response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Bradford Street
Reverend Charles O Parker Dies in Slatersville RI
Rev Charles O Parker former town resident died at his Slatersville home at age 58 after a stroke. Born June 16 1859 in Middletown RI he worked for National India Rubber Company and later became a Congregational minister serving Canterbury CT Tiverton Hill NH Ackworth NH and Berlin MA before settling in Slatersville. He was active in United Brothers Lodge No 13 IOOF and led Rhode Island Christian Endeavor Union. He married Catherine M Parker 26 years ago and is survived by one son Howard F. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 1 PM at the Slatersville Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Parker
Slatersville
R I
Middletown
R. I
National India Rubber Company
United Brothers Lodge
No 13
Bristol
Rhode Island Christian Endeavor Union
Catherine M Parker
Howard F
Warren Nelson Weeden Dies in Providence at 67
Warren Nelson Weeden died Saturday in Providence after months of poor health. He was 66 or 67, formerly lived in this town, and served as master of coastwise vessels for years before moving to Providence about 35 years ago. Survived by two sons and a daughter, with nephew John S Weeden employed locally. Funeral held yesterday at Henry M. Weeden’s residence, 33 East George Street, Providence, burial at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Nelson Weeden
Providence
Mr. Weeden
John S Weeden
F. T Remuieres
Henry M. Weeden
East George Street
William E Lamb Burial In North Cemetery
The body of William E Lamb who died in Boston was brought to the area for burial at North Cemetery. He was in his 45th year. Relatives once lived in Providence. Rev Dr A C McGilton of the State Street ME Church led the committal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Lamb
Boston
North Cemetery
Providence
A. C. Mce Gilton
State Street ME
Gasoline and Salt Cleaning Tip
A vintage tip suggests adding a small amount of salt to gasoline when cleaning spots to prevent a noticeable ring on the goods after drying.
Optimistic Thought. Who judges unjustly condemns him self
The saying warns that condemning others unjustly reflects poorly on the judge. It emphasizes accountability and the risk of self condemnation through harsh scrutiny. It frames judgment as a mirror of the judge’s own character and integrity.
Bowling Recap at Y M C A Decoys Triumph
The Decoys won two strings in three from the Nicco bowlers last evening. F Clark posted a high single of 117. Individual highs include Elisha Hibbert 134 for a single, Carleton Hill 343 over three strings, Hank Hanks 511 for a high three strings, with Tanx noted as high single or three strings in the final line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicco
F. Clark
Elisha Hibbert
Carleton Hill
Hank Hanks
Sam
Tanx
Bristol Reader Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills
Mrs. Wm. Manchester of 10 Bourne Street Bristol reports back weakness from long hours on her feet improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Buffington’s Pharmacy. She keeps a box handy and says the pills always cure her backache. Price 50c at dealers and from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Dean
Wm. H. Manchester
Bourne St
Buffington
Doan
Simple diet and exercise for health new vigor
The article argues fat dogs and humans alike suffer skin and health issues from overeating and poor digestion. It urges plain wholesome food and regular outdoor exercise within body needs, noting weight loss and renewed vitality follow improved digestion and activity.
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FE. W. Clark
John Flinn
T. T. Wood
D. G. Coggeshall
P. M
Morris Brothers
Thames Street
MR. Hughes
Old New England
Charles
Relief Corps Inspection
G. A. R. Halk
Charles C. Parker
Y. M. C. A. Bowling
Bottomley
Late Enney Ovreeve Eae Eeene
Dumm Wees Netone
W. Bottomley
Nirco
Pierce Poverreee
Macauley
Ifford Seeeee
J. Robinson Peseee
Ewman
C. Hill
Church
F. Dimond Eee
Teen Eens
J. Harvey
R. Dimond
James Pierce
Trowned
Kenney
Eree Eran Ae
A Sparks
R. Newman
M Nelle Eee
Ree Enee Tae
Clark
IE. Dimond
F. Macauley
Bufington’s Pharmacy
Hope Street
District Court of the United States
District of Rhode Island
Jacob R. Ingram
Weybosset Street
City of
Nathan W. Littlefield
Druggista
Insurance and Mortgages
N. J. Golden
Wood Street
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Constitution St
W. Bristol
EB. L
Noyes Avenue
John Temple Drury
Dorchester Mutual Wire Ins. Co
Jene L. Watson
Eustate Trust Co. Bullgeing
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
G. M. Wilbur
Union Street
Walter H. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
J. L. Gifford
Otis L. Wood
DeWolf Avenue
Isaac
Garfield Ave
B. Munro
G.W. Simmons Undertakers and Funeral Directors
Mrs. EB
L.F. Colwell
Telephone 136
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