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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1917

Page

2

War bond plea calls for united American sacrifice

Editorial argues the Second Liberty Loan lags due to a lack of collective patriotism. It insists the war is Americans’ war, cites Germany’s strength, and urges self sacrifice and loyalty to liberty over individual gain as citizens buy bonds and join the common cause.

Bristol Belgium France England High Seas Rhine Washington Harry Lauder America United States Germany Fitő

Liberty Bonds Rally Calls Americans to Support War Loans

A voice urges every citizen to buy Liberty Bonds to strengthen the nation and save American lives. It argues that funds will supply soldiers with food, gear, and defense, asserting more money means less bloodshed and faster victory. Citizens are asked to register at the Industrial Trust Company's bank.

America Germany Industrial Trust Company

Pledge Week Campaign Calls for Food Conservation

A nation wide campaign during October 21 to 28 urges enrollment of citizens in conserving food. The appeal from Herbert Hoover stresses duty humanity and honor and invites free people to enroll during Pledge Week with guidance from individual conscience.

Pats Herbert Hoover

Adams Express schedule to Bristol list of departures

Outward departures from Adams Express to Bristol at 7.50 and 11.20 a m, 2.20 and 6.20 p m. Return arrivals at 8.00, 10.00 a m and 2.00, 4.00 and 6.30 p m.

Bristol Adams Rieprend

Local Notes on Visits and Court Records

Captain and Mrs Crandall visit New York for two weeks. Jules Le Roi and Miss Julia Gabo have marriage intentions on record at the Town Clerk. Shoes advertised as dependable for schoolchildren. Captain James W Goff and family return to winter home after summer at Mount Hope cottage.

Oscar M. Crandall New York Jules le Roi Julia Gabo F. E. Suzman James W. Goff Mount Hope

Meeting highlights and local notices drift through Bristol

The Bristol area reports a mixed slate of church talks and meetings. Missionary Menia Wanzer from China speaks at State Street M E Church this Sunday evening, while Rev Dr A C McGilton leads services later. Local clubs, Red Cross envelopes, sidewalk construction on Hop Street, a dog show win by Glendyne Irish setters, and various shoppes and appointments fill the town’s social calendar.

Ivy Guild of St. Michael's Church Menia H. Wanzer China State Street M. E Wright Ditson Make Suzman Bristol ‘Constabulary Naval Reserves A. W. Hathaway Suney A. C. McGilton Edmund J. Lemaire Ella May Block Island S. A. Partridge Portsmouth Navy Yard Trinity Church Butler's Shoe Store Louise Snow Hop Street O Hope Thames Streets Butler Judson P. Wilson Wilson S. W. Flowers Lincoln Avenue Modern Business College Seattle Washington James DeWolf Perry Rhode Island War Commission Protestant Episcopal Church Wall Street New York Bronx Camp Devens Ayer Mass Margaret and Norah Dwyer William Dwyer John Dwyer Catherine McKevitt Elizabeth Luddy Maus S. Wheelwright Providence Ogdensburg N. Y James Bill Amp Devens Theodore O Gladding Dyer Transportation Company Charles R. Haslam William Jones Colt Memorial High School East Providence John V. Geyer Easterbrooks Avenue James’ W Franklin Carpenters Union Nev District Council Hasbrouck Block William E. Thompson Hamline University St. Paull Minn Thompson Anna R _Thompson Hope Street Butler’s Shoe Store

Bristol News Briefs Include Promotions and Local Notices

The Bristol item column reports Lt Commander Edward B S Gladding promoted to Commander and in charge of the Ninth Division Seventh quadron Coast Defence fleet aboard the battleship Montana, with Bristol residents Arthur Selmore and family visiting on furlough. St Louis native F McKeon formerly of town noted. Town Council announces new Building Law effective now. permits required from Building Inspector Ernest Alder before any new construction or alterations.

O Placé Ordnante Ettysburg Jennor Bristol Edward BS Gladding Igof Arthur Selmore Medrick Belmore Thig Town B. Marines de. Oe Montana Marine Corps Service Ernest Alder R. I John M. Coggeshall

Private hospital planned at Barrington for Dr. Sanger

E Turgeon of 86 Weybosset street Providence has begun work on a private hospital to be built at Barrington for Dr. H M Sanger of 90 Waterman street. The structure will be two and a half stories, frame construction, 35 by 44 feet, with 11 roof sections. It will include three bathrooms, tile and oak floors, gumwood finish, two fireplaces and steam heat.

E. Turgeon Weyhosset Street Providence Barrington H. M. Sanger Waterman Street

Bestival at Harvest Home at Trinity Church

The 43rd annual harvest festival at Trinity Church drew a large crowd Tuesday evening. Decorations featured broom corn and flowers with an elaborately adorned altar. offerings of vegetables, cereals, and fruits were arranged on the chancel steps for Bristol institutions including the Children's Home and the Home for Aged Women. Rev Sweetland of Barrington and Rev Withers of St John’s Barrington preached, with Miss Helen W at the organ and a notably fine choir leading the songs, including Lord is My Shepherd.

Trinity Church Sweetland Barringston Anson Blard St.aMichael's Ean Hedrons Tay Chapin Johnisss Church Barrington Helen’ W

Address on Camp Devens by Rev Whitley at Memorial Chapel

Rev John E Whitley pastor of the First Congregational Church will speak at Camp Devens Sunday evening at 730 in the Memorial Chapel. Devens is described as a National Cantonment near England with two square miles of land, 10000 acres, 1000 buildings, 20 miles of road, 400 miles of electric wiring, 60 miles of detailing pipes, 2200 shower baths and 34000 feet of lumber. The area has rapidly transformed from a wooded stretch into a modern city capable of housing officers and men.

John E. “Whitley Camp Devens Mp “Devens Thengland National Cantonment Neen Whitley

Lombardi Held on Charge as Fifth District Court Schedules Hearing

Police report Lombardi residing on street was arrested yesterday on a charge. Thomas Dwyer acted for the state. bail was fixed at a specified amount. The case awaits continuation in the Fifth District Court next Monday morning.

Jon Thomas Dwyer Pelosi Fifth District Court Makowsky

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