Letters from Soldiers from Bristol Boys in France
Extracts from communications received last week depict Priv Joseph M Bottomley of the 112th Machine Gun Battalion in France describing long trench hikes, gas masks, mud, pay days in francs, and hopes to reunite with DeWitt. A second letter from Adolph Giglio notes a concert by the 116th Infantry Band with a French general's praise and a story of a brave boy who aided an aviator and saved comrades.
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Bristol
D. E. Bolster
Phoenix
J. Bottomley
France
DeWitt
Adolph Giglio
Salvatore A. Giglio
116Th Infantry Band
Register Now for Military Service in Bristol
All men aged 18 to 45 must register on Thursday between 7 am and 9 pm under penalty of jail. Registrars will meet at the Y M C A tonight at 8 o'clock to receive instructions and arrange hours of service. Districts assign to Byfield and Colt Memorial High Schools with a long list of volunteer registrars led by Judge Edward L. Leahy.
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Bristol
Byfield School
Colt Memorial High School
William T. O'Donnell
Thomas E. Johanson
James F. Wylie
Francis M. Dimond
B. Elmer Mathewson
William M. Connery
Edward C. Garvin
Wm. J. Tobin
Hollis B. Boardman
Harry W Munro
William Bradford
Terence P. Morris
Joseph F. Farrally
William H. Sisson
John A. Wahlgren
Harris W. Brown
James Magee
Col
Merton A. Cheesman
John H. Bailey, Jr
John T. Ashton
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Charles W. Young
Samuel C. Wardwell
Irving V. McCaughey
Henry W. Remington
Charles A. Palmer
Irish Letter From World War I Sailor Describes Life in Ireland
A WWI soldier writes from Ireland in August 1918 describing old fashioned houses with grass roofs and plaster walls, pay of two pounds a week, and currency differences. He mentions a U S naval men club, an orchestra planned by the unit, and guard duty hours before joining the setup of an amenue as the narrative continues on the third page.
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U. S. Naval
Europe
Ireland
Bristol
U. S. Naval Men’s Club
Fifth District Court Hears Newport Men on Drunkenness
Two Baker men from Newport were found guilty of drunkenness and fined five dollars plus costs by Judge F. H. Hammill in the Fifth District Court. They were arrested Sunday near Constitution Street ferry as they walked to the boat, resisting officers led by Hugh F Kelly and Capt. W F Williams. The younger Baker tried to bite Capt. Williams. Other matters included probation for non support for Cline B Brown, several liquor cases continued, and multiple continuances and discontinutions involving theft and civil matters.
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Baker
Newport
F. H. Hammill
Fifth District Court
Constitution Street
Hugh F Kelly
W. F. Williams
C. H. Bickford
John H. Wall
George McGann
Constabulary
Morris Brothers
Rendeasty
Paceivers
Nick
Weastiotta “Civil
New Captain Appointed for Thirteenth Company State Guard
Stephen W Bourn son of former Governor Augustus O Bourn is named captain of the Thirteenth Company State Guard to replace Capt F M Straight who becomes second lieutenant in the United States Guards at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. Announcement by Maj E Bliss at a Newport Naval Armory drill Friday evening notes Bourn has long served with Bristol Train of Artillery and as Colonel Commanding for two years. All members are ordered to appear in uniform at the Naval Armory Friday at 8 pm. those without uniforms will be fitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen W Bourn
Augustus O. Bourn
State Guard
F M. Straight
United States Guards
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
Maj . E. Bliss
Newport
Naval Armory
Maj
Bliss
Bourn
Bristol
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Adnwell
Wardwell Lumber CO
Distributors
Bristol, R. I
Connery’s
Men's Shop
Henry H.polytan Studio
Eastman
Kodaks and Films
Vulcan Films
State Street
Star Theatre
Orear Bosevele
Eris
Willian Fox
Frank Lloyd
Reputation Chocolates
Paralta
Henry B. Walthall
Selig
Rex Beach
Friday
Virginia Pearson
Joe
Priv
Joseph M. Bottomley
M. G. Btn
American E. F
New York
Edward L. Leahy
Hezekiah
Colt Memorial ? High School
Father and Son
Stephen W. Bourn
F. M. Straight
Hope Street
Waterman's
Edward D. Kunz Jordan
Franklin Street Garage CO
Sansone Bros
Franklin Street
Tel
Bristol 339
R. A. Deslauriers
Remieres
Bradford
Bristol Auto Shop
Hope ST
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