October 22, 1917
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Reservist Gardner Here
R.W. Gardner, Naval Reservist, is in town from Hodge’s Cove, where he was visiting relatives and now goes to Bareneed for a few days. Mr. Gardner was one of the first to leave after the outbreak of the war and has seen active service ever since. The great part of his time was spent in the Mediterranean. He assisted in the first landing of the Dardanelles and was also there at the last. Before going to war he was a motor man with the R.N. Street Co. |
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June 30, 1917
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SYMONDS—PARSONS
A very quiet but pretty -wedding took place at Hodge’s Cove, T. B., on Wednesday, June 21st, when Miss Hattie Symonds, daughter of Capt. William Symonds of Botwood, was united in matrimony to Mr. William Parsons, chief engineer of the S.S. Wren.The ceremony was performed in Mary’s Church by the Rev. W. A. Butler, brother in law of the groom. The bride wore a very pretty gown of ninon over liberty satin with bridal veil and wreath. She was attended by the groom’s sister, Miss Effie Parsons, who was attired in blue silk. The groom’s present to the bride was a handsome cheque, and to the bridesmaid a handsome ring with birthstone settings. The Star extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, and wishes them many years of wedded happiness. |
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Transcribed by Wanda Garrett and Lester Green, September 2014
Updated by Wanda Garrett, April 2015, May 2015, September 2023
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