Exemption Denied for Herreshoff Company Employee
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff Jr., electrician foreman at Herreshoff Manufacturing, had his army service exemption denied by the State District Board at the State House. The board found he is not indispensable as the firm builds wooden patrol boats on Government contract, despite affidavits and letters urging exemption. Victor Irving Maller, also with the company, was similarly denied on industrial grounds. A scrutineer noted support for exemption to avoid crippling the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlam
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, Jr
State House
Herreshoff
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Andrew W. Anthony
Bristol Selection Board
Frank Hail Brown
Providence
Naval Reserve
Victor Irving Maller
Homestead
Dinner and Entertainment for Navy at YMCA
Women of the town hosted a war welfare event at the YMCA for Navy personnel at the Herreshoff yards. The six o'clock dinner in the Howe Library featured an artistically prepared feast and speeches by Admiral Fidwards and Captain Langworthy. Afterward, men viewed moving pictures in Rockwell Hall with solo performances by Russell Gray, while local young ladies served as waitresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y McA
Navy
Herreshoff Yards
Howe Library
Admiral Fidwards
Langworthy
Feder
Rockwell Hall
Russell Gray
Reception committee roles with YMCA leaders cited
The text notes service on a reception committee alongside the YMCA leader group including the President and General Secretary of the YMCA and the President of the Town Council. This highlights ceremonial duties connected to YMCA governance and local civic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YM. CA
Bristol Chapter D A R Holds Annual Meeting At Belvedere
Bristol Chapter D A R gathered at Hotel Belvedere with 28 members replying to roll call. A Navy League thank you letter and a report detailing 60 items donated to the League were read, including seven outfits, eight sweaters, 18 mufflers, five wristlets, and a helmet. Officers and board members were announced for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
D A. R
Hotel Belvedere
RI Navy League
League
Treasury
National Conservation Committee
E. G_ Easterbrooks
C. R_ Blackmar
Lydia M Cooke
AE. MacDougall
E B. Bache
S D Wardwell
RE Lanphear
Emily L. Church
C VB Ostrander
C W. Young
George T Greene
F H_ Buffinton
Farewell Party for Miss Mary Fowler in Narragansett Rubber Community
A farewell gathering honored Miss Mary Fowler last Friday evening at Miss Mary West’s Union Street home. Vocal solos by Miss Gertrude Maciel and Miss Mary West with luncheon and dancing provided. Attendees included local friends and Providence relatives. Miss Fowler received a wrist watch and moved to Providence the following Saturday to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fowler
Mary West
Union Street
Narragansett Rubber Company
Gertrude Maciel
Crown Orchestra
Providence
Miss Fowler
Soul Master at Pastime Theatre Promises Big Night
Earl Williams stars in The Soul Master at Pastime Theatre on Thursday evening described as a wonderful picture. Manager Dillon has booked Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne for Saturday night showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Willams
Dillon
Francis X Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Snake Line to Be Operated by Swansea Citizens
Swansea citizens have bought the Providence to Fall River Snake Line for 90000 dollars from Karl Andrew of Boston who paid 68000 at auction. The railroad will operate within sixty days after full payment to the seller, and a new Swansea based corporation is being formed to take over and run the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Fall River
Karl Andrew
Oliver Street
Boston
Providence and Fall River Railway Company
Swansea
Mr. Andrew
Algernon H Barney
E. C. Kellogg
W. C. Gardner
Dexter E. Horton
J. A. Wheeler
Visited the Veterans Bring Cheer to Soldiers' Home
About 100 members of Rhode Island Division Sons of Veterans visited the Soldiers' Home. Led by Chief of Staff George V Nichols they arrived at 1 oclock in automobiles and were welcomed by Commandant B L Hall. They brought tobacco fruit and cake and provided a special dinner. An entertainment followed and all sang The Star Spangled Banner. Before leaving they staged an exhibition drill on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Sons of Veterans
George V Nichols
B L Hall
Fifth District Court Finds Several Defendants Guilty
In a session led by Judge Frank H Hammill, Jake Brown was found guilty of profane language toward Barney Leverine and fined five dollars plus costs. Teresina Gogha was found guilty of assaulting a schoolgirl, Annie Fay, and fined five dollars plus costs. Pasquale Aiello was fined ten dollars plus costs for neglecting to send his child to school. Joseph Ferrara pleaded not guilty to stabbing Antone Amaral with a knife. case continued one week. Assault cases against Michaelangelo Lepristy were continued for one week.
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Fifth District Court
Frank H Hammill
Jake Brown
Barney Leverine
Teresina Gogha
Annie Fay
Pasquale Aiello
Joseph Ferrara
Antone Amaral
Michaelangelo Lepristy
Church Cottage Meeting And Board Session At Local Homes
A Pentecostal church hosts a cottage meeting this evening at 7 30 at Mrs Ingraham s Woodlawn Avenue Fryers body attends. A church board meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 at Mrs Bovay s Burton Street followed by a prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingraham
Woodlawn Avenue
Fryers Body
Church Board
Wolliam Bovay
Burton Street
Automobile Registrations in Bristol Warren and Barrington
Local automobile registrations at the State Board of Public Roads office show entries from Bristol and Warren including Terence P Morris driving a Ford 22 hp runabout and Albert Sutcliffe a Ford 22 hp touring. Other Bristol registrations include Leroy D Bell in a Hupmobile 16 hp runabout and Frank Paull in a Ford 22 hp coupelet. Warren entries feature William M Boylin with an Overland 25 hp torn and Charles Jovrén with an Overland 18 hp touring, plus George M Wilbur Jr driving a Peerless 37 hp famousline and Frederick A Ballou in a Cadillac 31 hp victoria.
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The
State Board of Public Roads
Terence P Morris
Bristol
Ford
Albert Sutcliffe
Bristol Ford
Leroy D Bell
Bristol Hupmobile
Frank Paull
Coupelet
William M Boylin Warren
Overland
Charles Jovrén
Warren Overland
Touring
George M Wilbur, Jr
Warren
Peerless
Frederick A Ballou
Barrington
Cadillac
Victoria
Dance and event schedule for Colt High School and community halls
Private dance in Memorial Hall Colt High School on Oct 11 and Oct 12 in Italan Hall with Prof Riccio. Oct 16 features a benefit dance for the new Italian Church at GAR Hall. An early grand fair by King Philip Fife and Drum Corps runs Oct 13 to 27 at GAR Hall. Also a Kentucky Jubilee Quartet lecture at State Street M E Church on Dec 5.
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Memorial Hall
Colt High School
Italan Hall
Riccio
New Italian Church
GAR_ Hall
King Philip Fife
G A R Hall
Old Kentucky Jubilee Quartet
State Street
M E Church
Dickensian Insight on Comfort and Hard Truths
A proverb from Hard Times notes that those raised in ease cannot know hardship until faced with a paving stone. The line emphasizes social contrast and resilience through blunt imagery.
Crowded Valley and Mason Schools Face Room Shortage
The committee notes a rising pupil count with 29 last year to 60 this year and crowds in the Valley School. Proposals include adding rooms, hiring teachers, or relocating grades to the center to avoid disruption and maintain instruction quality. A bust of Nenas de Milo is promised for the Reynolds building by Mrs Larned.
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Court Street
Valley School
Oliver Huilding
Reynolds
Mason School
Nenus de Milo
Edwin CC) Larned
Red Cross Bristol Auxiliary Reports Quarterly Progress
The Bristol Auxiliary of the American Red Cross met on Thursday October 4. Officers and members reviewed shipments to Providence Chapter and Fort Rodman for the war effort, urging continued donations of money and knitted items for drafted men and upcoming Christmas packages.
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Bristol
the American Red Cross
W Fred Williams
Providence
Fort Rodman
Wih
Tront
Basterbrooks
Rhode Island Proclaims Beefless Tuesday and Wheatless Days
Rhode Island designated Tuesday as a beefless day and Wednesday and Thursday as wheatless days to support U S and Allied forces in World War I. Federal Food Administrator Alfred M Coats urged residents to substitute nutritious foods, conserve wheat, and join the national food conservation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Alfred M Coats
America
Europe
Food Administration
Coats
United States Food Administration
Food Conservation Army
Annual Meeting Notice for New Haven Hartford Railroad 1917
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad announces an annual stockholders meeting at Harmony Hall New Haven Connecticut on October 24 1917 at noon. Items include approval of 1916 affairs report election of directors amendments to by laws and designation of officers and tellers. Transfer books close October 10 to 24 1917. Arthur E Clark secretary signs October 1 1917.
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Harmonie Hall
Elm Street
New Haven
Connecticut
Agron
Board of Directors
New Haver
Arthur E. Clark
Special Stockholders Meeting of NYNH&H Railroad Company
Notice sets a special meeting of stockholders in New Haven at Harmonie Hall on October 24 1917 to act on charter amendments and a proposal to issue up to 450 900 shares of cumulative preferred stock Each class renamed and transfer hooks closed October 10 to 17 inclusive Secretary ARTHUR DD CLARK signs for the Board of Directors dated October 1 1917
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Connecticut
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad
New Haven
Board of
Arthur DD Clark
Voeo
Naval Reserve Thank You Dinner in Bristol
The Naval Reserve officers and men stationed in Bristol express sincere thanks for a bountiful supper and pleasant entertainment provided by Bristol ladies and the Y M A leadership. Gratitude is extended to all contributors, the serving volunteers, the Y M A for room access, and the organizers for a memorable evening. Lieut. H Langworthy U S N R F.
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the Phoenix
Naval Reserve
Bristol
The
Y MA
H. Langworthy
YMCA Physical Classes Schedule Announced
The High School Grammar School Employed Boys and Senior Classes will be organized next week at the M C A. Business Men's Classes to follow and Ladies Classes will be offered again this year with further notice to come.
Probate Court Action Seeks Guardian Discharge
October 8 1917 probate petition requests discharge of Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as guardian of estate of Lawrence M Kortright. Hearing set October 25 1917 at 10 A M in Bristol Probate Court with fourteen days of weekly publication ordered.
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Bristol
Lawrence M. Kortright
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Providence
Rhode Island
Bristol Phenix
John M Coggeshall
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Pastime Theatre
U. S
Phenix
Place of
Bank
Army
Coast Patrol
Hospital Corps
SNAKE
R. I. Division
S. of V
Soldiers’ Home
Pentecostal Church
Constitution Tent
W. N. Burgess
R. K
Maccabees
RED Cross
NEW York, New Haven Hartford Railroad Company
NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
City of
SAN Tox Line
Otis L. Wood
W. Tel
John Temple Drury
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
W. O. Talbot
W. Hopkins
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
G. M. Wilbur
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins, Co Incorporated
Cash Assets
Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Co
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Walter H. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
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