Soldiers and Sailors Monument Dedication Parade
The dedication under the Massasoit Monument Association takes place Saturday afternoon Oct 3. Speakers include Governor Higgins Ex Governor Lippitt General Rhodes and the Civil War era. The ceremony features the unveiling by John W Hubbard and Benjamin B Martin with a national salute and band.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors
Massasoit
John W. Hubbard
Benjamin B. Martin
Army
Navy
Tobin
Artillery
Sons of Veterans
Spaaish War Veterans
R. L Historical Society
Higgins
Lippitt
Rhodes
America
Fox Point
G. A . Hall
State Street
Warren Zazette
Brockton Fair Muster Parade Sees King Philip Engine Lead
The Brockton Fair Muster car departed Franklin Street over the Rhode Island Suburban Railway soon after 6:15 AM to join the parade. The event drew many excur tionists who arrived by 11:00 AM, with local firemen hoping the King Philip engine wins prizes. Last year the company earned 175 dollars. this year up to 1550 dollars in prizes are offered with 60 machines in the contest across 11 Rhode Island entries and multiple local crews. Names include Ocean, Knightsville. Hay Uart, Pawtucket. Enterprise, Arlington. Narragansett, Riverside. Geyser, Hast Providence. Watchemaker, Rumford. Fire King, Pawtuxet. King Philip, Bristol. Star 1, Cranston. Gaspee, Providence. Mechanioc, Warren.
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Brockton
Brockton Fair
Rhode Island
Ocean
No. 1
Knightsville
Hay Uart
Pawtucket
Enterprise
Arlington
Narragansett
Riverside
Geyser
Hast Providence
Watchemaker
Rumford
Fire King
Pawtuxet
King Philip
Bristol
Star
Cranston
Gaspee
Providence
Mechanioc
Warren
Bristols Aim to Best Warrens in Bristol Ball Match
Base Ball Notes state the Bristols will play the Warrens tomorrow. The projected lineup includes Hill, Lucien, Le maire, McKeon, Murphy, Rische, Ahearn, Duffy, Sullivan, Cornell. Start time 2.30 PM, tickets printed, urging fans to attend and show sportmanship.
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Bristols
Warrens
Warren
Hill
Lucien
Lemaire
McKeon
Murphy
Rische
Ahearn
Duffy
Sullivan
Cornell
Bristol
Annual Harvest Festival at Rebekah Lodge in Providence
The annual Harvest Festival of Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 I O F was held in Odd Fellows Hall with good attendance despite rain. Rhode Island Assembly grand officers and Rebekah Lodge members from across the state attended. The hall featured autumn decorations and ripened raspberries from William J Fish's garden. Supper timing shifted to 7 pm and the entertainment followed with remarks and a program of solos readings and choruses performed by local members and guests.
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Reba Rebekah Lodge
No. 12
Odd Fellows Hall
The
Rhode Island Assembly
Rebekah Lodges
William J. Fish
Harvest Home
Warren
Tanner
Rhode Island
Rebekah Assembly
Lucy Allen
Clara L Diman
Cora M. Hill
Laurel
Lucius Clark
Rose Standish Lodge
Lucretia Burnham
Mary E. Munro
Rosélina Bowen
Mary K. Fish
Joseph L. Baffum
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Florance Potter
Walter O. Talbot
Emily Ballock
Mary J. Cole
Pleasing Reception for Mikado Participants in Warren
A Wednesday evening reception honored over 60 participants in the Mikado comic opera presented in Warren on August 11 and 12 to benefit St. Michael's church organ fund. The Bristol Yacht Club hosted the event in its clubhouse with dancing chorus singing and refreshments. Henry S. Lee, organist, received an organist's hymnal from St. Michael's choir. Dr. W. Fred Williams gave the presentation speech as Lee spoke gratefully.
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Warren
St. Michael's Church
Bristol
Ol Lmb
Henry S. Lee
St. Michael’s Choir
W. Fred Williams
Lee
Informal Reception at Byfield High School
An informal reception in the Byfield High School third floor rooms welcomed parents of High School pupils. Principal Charles A. Marsh, present with School Committee members, Superintendent J. P. Reynolds, High School teachers, and Miss M. Maude Morton, spoke of future prospects and urged parental cooperation. Attendees hoped the crowded school would move soon to the new Colt Memorial High School, nearly ready for use.
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Byfield
Charles A. Marsh
J. P. Reynolds
Representative Franklin Retires from Legislature
Representative James W. Franklin announces he will not seek re election this fall. The National India Rubber Company asks him to devote full time to shoe and Arctic department duties, with eight sub departments needing constant oversight, as he retires from legislative duties with a record of honesty and guardianship for his town.
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James W. Franklin
National India Rubber Company
Franklin
Alwayss
Bryan and Kern Club Organized at Bristol Hotel
Last evening a Bryan and Kern Club was organized at the Bristol Hotel. Officers elected include President Edward J. Leahy, Vice Presidents Frederick Dreyer and William Faulter, Secretary George T. Sisson, and Treasurer A P Nerone. An executive committee election was deferred to next Monday. Speeches outlined campaign plans.
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Bryan An Kern Club
Bristol Hotel
Edward J. Leahy
Frederick Dreyer
William Faulter
George T. Sisson
A P.nerone
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Bristol County
Wardwell Lumber
Mann
Lunuli
Bristol, R. I
Connery
Men’s Outfitter
G. Alr. Hall
Christie’s Union Ore
M. W. Schoen
Hope and
Constitution Streets
Cor. Hope and Bradford Sts
Bristol Public Market
Tel
Warren Common
Massasoit Monument
Bryan and Kern Club
Hope ST
Edward D. Kunz
Providence ‘Telephone So
Union Street
A.p.nerone
Ralston
Earle & Prew
Staples
Yate
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company
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