Congressman O'Shaunessy's stalled motor tale at Bristol factory
Noon luncheon at the National India Rubber Company in Bristol sees Congressman O'Shaunessy unexpectedly address visiting superintendents. A self starter fails after the crowd cheers, leaving the speaker stranded in a greatcoat for about ten minutes before the motor finally runs and he departs.
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National India Rubber Company
Bristol
O’shaunessy
John
Napoleon
St Helena
Local War Bond Drive Seeks Fruit Stones and Nutshells
The War Department requests Bristol residents to collect peach and other pits, date seeds, butternut and other shells for gas mask production. Bristol Branch asks all ages to gather these items and donate platinum jewelry to the Red Cross via Mrs. W Fred Williams at 249 Hope Street.
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War Department
Ed. Cregg
Bristoll- Branca
Work Inn
Womdén
Bristol Branch
Red Cross
W Fred Willams
Bristol
Hope Street
Bristol News Briefs Highlight War Efforts and Local Notables
Local items note Columbia Grafonolas at Reed House Furnishings and Dr M J O'Brien ill with pneumonia. Lt Roger M Peabody visited Theresa Sullivan's home. Knights of Pythias voted to buy 500 dollars in Fourth Liberty Loan bonds. Miles Gerrard wounded in France. Mrs Mowry active with Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. US troopship America sank at Hoboken with no loss of life. Bristol crew members safe and divers to determine cause.
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Columbia Grafonolas
Reed House
M J. O'Brien
Hope Street
Warren
Roger M. Peabody
Camp Devens
Theresa Sullivan
James E. Sullivan
A. P Nerone
Adams Express
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Liberty Loan
Building Committee
Franklin
A. P. Nerone
John Gerrard
Miles Gerrard
Medical Department
France
M. Mowry
Church Street
St. Louis
Baden Red Cross
YMLCA
Red Cross
Mowry
Archibald Graham
Bay View Avenue
Columbia Records
Reed House Furnishing
Charles Pardey
James Murphy
Walter Collins
America
Hoboken
Local notices list influenza cases and church events
Town residents dealing with influenza illnesses include Attorney James F. Lavander and Miss Katherine R. Paull. Church services are held with some omissions, and several residents travel or hold duties. Community updates mention posters, records, and a small fire incident on Thames street.
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Kaiser
James F. Lavander
Wood Street
First Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
Columbia
Reed House Furnishing CO
Katherine R. Paull
High Street
State Street
M. E
J. Felson
Milton Galkin
Quincy
Jacksonville
Fla
T. Newton Owen
Columbia, Conn
Elnathan P. Brownell
William J Fish
Liberty Loan
Irene F. Usher
Hope Street
New York
Metropolis
Columbia Records
Trinity Church
Frank Damrosch
James Holmes
Holmes
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Francis M Dimond
Albert M Sparks
Hope and
State Streets
Mr. Dimond
Frank M. Gifford
Bristol and Warren
Rhode Island
St Michael's Church
Reed House Furnishing
Hannah Kinder
Samuel Kinder
E. Suzman
District Nurse Monthly Report Snapshot
The report by District Nurse Miss Narplia Grataga for September lists 7 carried over cases and 20 new cases totaling 27. There were 17 discharged and 104 remaining under care, with 28 business and friendly visits and 232 total visits. Tuberculosis cases 2 with 8 visits. obstetrical cases 2. operations 3. Men patients 2, women 21, children 4.
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Narplia
Grataga
Liberty Bonds Real Estate Transfer Noted in Town Records
Real estate transfer entered at the Town Clerk's office records Annie Christie to Francesco Russo. Property described as a house and lot on the north side of State Street.
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Annie Christie
Francesco Russo
State Street
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted As Internal Cure
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured locally and must be treated internally by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces, uses strong tonics and blood purifiers, and has testimonials available. Druggists offer it at 76 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation are also advertised.
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Hall
Mollie Hammill Wins Singles Title At Excelsior Courts
In the Excelsior Tennis Courts tournament Miss Mollie Hammill defeated Mrs. Joseph E. Simmons 6 4 6 4 in the ladies singles. Theresa Sullivan beat Mrs. William W. Perry 6 0 6 2. Dr. William F. Tobin won last week and awaits a third round opponent after B F Lindemuth defaulted.
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Excelsior Tennis Courts
Mollie Hammill
Joseph E. Simmons
Theresa Sullivan
William W. Perry
William F. Tobin
James Sullivan
B. F. Lindemuth
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy during our bereavement Bristol Council and Eau Claire Council K of C Eau Claire Lodge of Elks No 262 B P MRS WILLIAM J GAVIN MR AND MRS EDWARD C GAVIN AND FAMILY
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Bristol Council
Eau Claire Council
K. of C
Eau, Claire Lodge of Elks
B. P
Bereavement Thanks From Mrs O Rourke Family
The O Rourke family expresses thanks to relatives and friends for kindness shown during bereavement and for floral tributes. The message is signed by Mrs Mary O Rourke and family.
Letter From England Describes Safe Arrival and Army Life
A serviceman writes from England praising the journey, noting few illnesses and good health. He recalls hiking with mates, visiting a centuries old cathedral, describes uniforms, brick houses, and YMCA services for U S soldiers. He mentions drafts, fellow soldiers, and hopes to share a photo if permitted.
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England
Henry
Ernest
United States
Phoenix
U. S
YMCA
Jack” Flynn
Bristol
Davis stationed seeks address from Mr Howard
Letter from George of Battery C 66th Artillery CA AEF via New York requests Howard's address so he can locate Davis. He signs loving message to his mother and family.
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Davis
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American Red Cross
John M. Coggeshall
Butler's Shoe Store
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Louis Levy
State St
W. A. Doran
Electrie Shop
Fourth
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Edward B. Newman
Ulster
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Bradford
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Dr. Scholl
PUNT
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Pierce Avenue
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