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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1917

Page

2

Bristol must show support as National Army leaves

Col Anthony defends his feelings over Bristol’s faint turnout for the district’s first National Army departure. The Exemption Board secretary argues public enthusiasm is lacking and urges citizens to organize a supporting demonstration for the October 3 detachment, promising a band if needed.

Col Anthony Bristol National Army the Phoenix Bristol Improvements Association

First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts Council Meeting

Local council of the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America met at the Scout building on Hope street to discuss plans for the coming year. An important meeting is scheduled for this evening with all members urged to attend as equipment distribution and program review proceed, plus a possible talk from State Headquarters on scoutcraft.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Hope Street State

Excursion to New Bedford and Italian Hall Dance planned

Coming events include a Sept 23 excursion to New Bedford under the Loyal Order of Moose No 1135 and an Oct 12 Columbus Day Friday evening dance in Italian Hall managed by Prof Riccio. This urban social lineup showcases local fraternal activity and cultural gatherings.

New Bedford Loyal Order of Moose Riccio

Bristol and Rehoboth clambake notes and town events

Bristol residents attend the 10th annual Ana wan Grange clambake at Rehoboth Village. The column lists visitors, returning travelers, church notices, lodge activities, school and post office events, and plans for excursions and meetings across Bristol during the period.

Town Tax for 1947 Public Notice in Bristol Rhode Island

The Bristol collector of taxes announces tax preparation for 1947. Office hours in Burnside Memorial Building in September include weekdays 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 with special evenings 7 to 9 on Sept 28 29 and Oct 1. Discounts for August payments and 5 percent off if paid by Oct 1. Taxes due by May 1 1918 or per law. Winthrop G Thurston collector.

Burnside Memorial Building Winthrop G. Thurston Bristol R. 1

Poll Tax Notice for Bristol 1917 Voting Residents

Poll tax of 1.00 due September 1 to October 1 1917 for every male 21 or older resident of Bristol who would be eligible to vote or is a citizen of the town. Collector office hours 9am to noon and 2 to 5pm Sundays excluded. Town Clerk authorized to receive payments. August 28 1917.

Bristol Winthrop G Thurston

Spar Theatre Virginia Show Notes and Weeklies

Theater listings include Pearson swillet Theathi els ey and Dororthy Dalt Dark Road. European geese and Helen Holmes appear in evening segments. Weekly ads mention Triangle comedy and Sunshine and Gold five acts. Final chapter of The Neglected Wife is on screen.

Virginia Pearson Willige ‘Ox Sradti Oeo Geese Helen Holmes Sanssrel Pathe Lica Matis Osborne Sunshine and Gold

Pas time Theatre Presents Ethel Barrymore in The Call of Her People

The Pas time Theatre screens Ethel Barrymore in The Call of Her People a seven act Metro spectacular about Gypsy life riches and love. Also showing Triangle comedy and Mary Pickford in Less than Dust with a Metro comedy.

Ethel Barrymore Metro Mary Pickford

Fresh Made Creamery Prices and Pantry Staples

A list of grocery prices includes Butter 1 lb 49 cents, Graham Flour 4 lbs, Rye Meal 4 lbs, Macaroni 3 bags 12 cents, Can Corned Beef, Borax Soap, Jell-O 3 packs, Van Camp's Beans 20 cents, and Pickled Tripe 3 lbs at 25 cents per pound 10 cents.

van Camp

Community celebration and parade in Hope Circle area

A local social event at Hope Circle near 70 Daughters of Hall GAR Hall featured a clambake invitation and social gathering. The ceremony included the dedication of houses on the west side of Hope Street and a parade with soldiers from Fort Rodman and the Nineteenth Company, with spectators from Bristol witnessing the display.

Fort Rodmant Ray Igitated Ray Igitated, d,vnaaDathetics Soatade Édford Bristol Hiatizbots Ib Hoyss

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