Post-season second game set for NIR Co. and Cranston Worsted
The post-season second game between National India Rubber Co. and Cranston Worsted Mills is slated for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 on the common weather permitting. Frankie Lewis Cranstons face Babe Ethier and Jack Gallagher as top pitchers in Twilight League with Ethier aiming to beat Gallagher based on season marks. The lineup lists NIR Co Leo Menard Eddie Flanagan Frank Sousass Jim Drummey Joe Kelles Ib Jack Andrade Louis Rinaldi and Cranston Worsted Fe Mortenson F Enright W Emmett Halbert J Garvinec Cavallaro E Menard Mortenson Ethier and substitutes Campbell Maher Marshall Belmore and Roberts.
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National India Rubber Co
Cranston Worsted Mills
Frankie Lewis
Cranstons
Johnny Andrade
Lewis and Andrade
Babe” Ethier
Jack” Gallagher
Ethier
Board of Governors
Gallagher
Leo Menard
Eddie Flanagan
W_ Baker
Frank Sousass
Jim Drummey
Joe Kelles
Jack Andrade
Lous Rinaldi
Jack Gallagher
P Utlty Shean
Mans
and Remick Cranston
E Menard Rf
G Mortenson Ib
Ethier Oputality
Campbell, Maher, Marshall, Belmore and Roberts
Higbee to Take Six Week Trip Visiting Rubber Co. Branches
Clarence W Higbee Technical Superintendent of the Wire Division of the National India Rubber Company will depart next Wednesday for about six weeks. He plans to visit various United States Rubber Company branches across the country excluding Pacific coast locations.
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Clarence W Higbee
The
Factor
National India Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Pacific
Scientific Inventions of Jas. B. Herreshoff
James Brown Herreshoff and his curious inventions are recalled as his children visit Bristol to remove three important examples of his art. Mr Herreshoff will be 95 on March 18 and remains in excellent health. His photograph with his brother Francis was taken in New York.
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James Brown Herreshoff
Bristol
Herreshoff
Francis
New York
Brothers Herreshoff unveil heroic steam transport relics
James B. Herreshoff and Francia Herreshoff pose in New York City as three remarkable inventions depart for a transportation evolution exhibit. A hot air bicycle, a coil boiler steam generator model, and a rowing tricycle are to be shown in an institution. The hot air bicycle, first built in 1868, toured Rhode Island and New England before a 1872 accident ended its use.
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Ings
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Hydraulions Welcome Rockland Guest for Old Home Night
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company of Bristol hosts Lieut. S K Hart of Americus Hook and Ladder, Rockland Me, for a reunion night. The event blends fraternal greetings with songs and a light collation as Hart tours Maine with family before continuing his motor trip.
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Lieut
S .K. Hart
Americus Hook and Laddey Company
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Americus Hook and Ladder Company
Rockland
Smon K. Hart
Americus Company
Hydraulions
Franklin and
High Streets
Hart
Lieut Hart
Maine
Hydratthons
Hydrattons
Sime
Red Cross Appeal Opens Broward Florida Haiti Relief Fund
Bristol residents respond to a hurricane relief drive for Florida and Puerto Rico. Subscriptions include WG Lowe at 100 dollars and smaller gifts from Mrs J Bo Herresheott Mrs Robert Mc Nelson Mrs Harnet Ro DeWolf Mrs Polwin Larned and A Friend totaling significant local support.
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Bristol
American Red Cross
Porto Rico
Florence Nelson
Public Evening Schools Open Monday at Colt Memorial High
The Public Evening Schools and Americanization School resume Monday October 1 1928 at 7 o clock in Colt Memorial High School with Miss Annie D Sisson as Principal and a staff including Miss Bessie Tobin Mass For Bullock Miss Helen Condon Miss Sadie Callan Miss Aleta Flanders Victor Miller and Miss Alice Murphy. A three year commercial course with electives will offer a certificate or diploma on completion.
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Colt Memorial High School
Annie D Sisson
Bessie Bo Tobin
Bullock
Helen A Condon
Sadie C Callan
Aleta L. Flanders
Victor IT Miller
Alice GG Murphy
College Dave at Pas time Theatre Opens with Local Talent
Advanced ticket sales for a three act comedy College Dave at Pas time Theatre indicate large crowds for Sunday shows. St Rita's Club of Church of Our Lads Mt Carmel hosts with Prof Salvatore A Giglio directing an orchestra. Miss Regina Farley performs dance specialties between acts.
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St Rita’s Club
Church of Our Lads of Mt Carmel
Salvatore A Giglio
Regina Farley
Grace Maitland Meigs dies at age 54
Grace Maitland Meigs entered into eternal rest on Friday September 2 1928 at age 54. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Meigs
Grace Maitland Meigs
Insurance Raises on Colt and Guiteras Schools
The Town Council voted to raise school building insurance for Colt Memorial High School from 105000 to 155000 and furnishings to 8000, and for Guiteras Memorial School from 75000 to 125000. Insurance will be placed with five local agencies. The semi annual sinking funds report was filed and 6000 was authorized for current expenses. A police chief recommended revoking Raf aele Abenante pool license, he was sentenced to a year in jail. A petition to hold an entertainment at Pastime Theatre was referred, and a sign permit for 44 State Street was granted.
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Colt Memorial High School
Guiteras Memorial School
Guneras
Amos S Gorham
Chaf
Police
R J Kavanaugh
Raffaele Abenante
Abenante
Providence
Walsh
Manuel Henry
Royal Michaelense Society
Maetozo
C S Lawyer Co
State Street
Legion Meetings and Social Highlight Kearney Post
American Legion Post No 6 and Ladies Auxiliary met at Legion Headquarters with many members present. Archibald Adams spoke on membership growth and Armistice Day plans were postponed to next meeting. Auxiliary announced a harvest supper on Oct 24 with Elizabeth Carr chairing. An Armistice Day Ball committee elected James T Pierce chair, Janns Brosseau secretary treasurer, Enos and Foli to music. Silver Moon Orchestra provided music and square dances were led by Mayor Fred M Straight.
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Kearney
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Department
Archibald Adams
Burrillville
Warren
Grand Army Hall
Elizabeth Carr
Naval Armors
James T Pierce
Janns Brosseau
Joseph Enos
John Foli
Tablet ceremony postponed at Porrs homestead Bristol
The proposed placing of a tablet at the Porrs homestead at Silver Creek sponsored by the Rhode Island Historical Society and scheduled for late this month has been indefinitely postponed. The dwelling, built in 1680 by Deacon Nathaniel Buosworth, is Bristol's first house and the site for commemorating the town's settlement.
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Porrs
Silver Creek
Rhode Island Historical Society
Phoenix
Nathaniel Buosworth
Bristol
the Historical Society
Bristol Warren Series to Open Next Sunday in Warren
A meeting laid plans for a five game Little World's Series between Bristol and Warren players. The first game will be in Warren at Jamies Park next Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Bristol reps were James Jo Garvin and Harvey Gladue. Warren's envoy was Donat Artel.
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Warren
Jamies Park
James Jo Garvin
Harvey Gladue
Bristol
Donat Artel
J_ Garvin
Andrade
Gallagher
Gray
Baker P
Kelley
Menard
Sousass
F Garvin
W Baker II
Flanagan m
M Cavallarori
F Abate
L. Menard
Moore Warren
Rippel
J Ruiopel
Jack” Simister
B Emmett
Young
Regmer Ss
Greenwood If
Olawzym
Rostek Rf
Utility
Arnel
R Emmett
Maddox
Democratic caucus called for Bristol County electors
The Democratic Town Committee calls a caucus of first and second district electors at Bristol County Court House next Wednesday evening September 26 at 7 30 to elect delegates alternates to the State Convention and the First Congressional District Convention elect a Town Committee for two years from January 1 and elect members of the State Central Committee for districts one and two.
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Democratic
Bristol County Court House
Donations to the Children's Home August list
August donations to the Children’s Home include vegetables from Mrs Halsey DeWolf and Mrs C B Rockwell Jr, vegetables from Mr James Church, sugar from Mrs Bosworth, clothing from Miss Hoffman, and sewing from Mrs C B Rockwell Jr and Mrs Levy.
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Halsey DeWolf
C. B. Rockwell, Jr
James Church
Bosworth
National Guardsmen Plan Busy Fall and Winter Season
Officers and men of Battery C 243d C A C Rhode Island National Guard plan a busy season with athletics rifle practice and events. A basketball league of eight teams will form from battery members with first and second Battery C teams competing on the floor. Sub-calibre rifle practice will be held on many evenings with records kept of results.
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Battery C
A.C
Rhode Island National Guard
Rhode Island
National Guard
Battery
Yvaquths
Phoenix
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N. I. R. Company
Cranston
Jas. B. Herreshoff
James B. Herreshoff
Francia Herreshoff
New York City
Laaing
Plaster
Paris
Wardwell
Wuts CO
Bristol, R. I
Tim McCoy
Wyoming
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AL Cooke
Kit Guard
Fox News
William Russell
Virginia Walls
May
Mas
Cartoon
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
KING
James Murray
Eleanor Boardman
Bert Roach
Fox News News
Rockland, ME
Florida
Red Cross
American Legion and Auxiliary
Caucus
Children's Home
National Guardsmen
Bristol Artillery
Victrolas
Victor Records
Atwater-Kent
Zenith and
Kolster
Edward D, Kunz Orton
Carter
WM. M. Connery
Men’s Outfitter
H. C. Paull Stores
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