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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1924

Page

3

Probate Court Adopts Various Admin Actions in Yesterday Session

The Probate Court before Judge Edward L. Leahy heard multiple matters. Adoption of Christina Ricci granted. sale of real estate for Estate of August C. Sousa continued to April. Final guardian account for Benjamin H. Dawley ward approved. Appointment of Harriet Bennett Munro as administratrix for Hannah Billings Munro allowed. Bond set at $500. Appriser listed. Appointment of Eber Hill as administrator for Estate of Albert S. Pearse approved with $5000 bond. Final executor account for Anna R. Thompson allowed. Estate of Osketel H. Clark ward inventory and private sale petition noted. Inventory for Horatio P. Howard allowed. Isabel W Farrington named administratrix for William H. Cogeshall with $3500 bond. Liberty to sell articles on Eliza W Fitch and Annie W Fitch estates granted.

Probate Edward L. Leahy Christina Ricci August C. Sousa Benjamin H. Dawley Hannah Billings Munro Harriet Bennett Munro Madeleine W. Wyatt Clinton T. Sherman Albert S. Pearse Eber Hill Bond American Surety Co Harold E. Hill Anna R. Thompson Osketel H. Clark Ward Horatio P. Howard William H. Cogeshall Isabel W Farrington Rebecca I. Benard Everett S Appleby, Jr Annie W. Fitch Liberty Eliza H. Fitch

Boy Scouts Second Troop Plans Indoor Campfire and Fifth Anniversary

The Second Troop schedules an indoor campfire and stunt night with patrols performing stunts and plans for the troop’s fifth anniversary and registration. The Fourth Troop will hold an all around competition and hikes, while the First Troop conducts a regular monthly inspection. District Rally practice begins across troops as overnight hikes to Camp Takarest occur and a newspaper contest shows Moose leading the Raccons and Silver Foxes behind.

Takarest Moose Silver Foxes

Funeral Rites Held for Annie Sylvester and Others

Funeral services for Annie Sylvester were conducted at 830 AM from her brother Frank Sylvester’s home 28 Central Street followed by a 900 AM requiem mass at St Marys Church Burial took place in North Cemetery Also services for Mrs Sarah Pickles widow of Fred Pickles were held at noon at her home 25 Pearse Avenue Rev James J Goodacre led the service with burial at North Cemetery and Alexander Tattrie died Wednesday with a 2 PM funeral at his home 19 Gooding Lane Rev Goodacre officiated Bearers at Sylvester funeral were Owen Hughes P Henry Morris James Connors and Michael Doyle and at Tattrie were Joseph M Bottomley William A Bottomley William McLaughlin and Alfred Perry.

Annie Sylvester Frank Sylvester Central Street St. Mary's Church Owen Hughes P. Henry Morris James Connors Michael Doyle North Cemetery Sarah Pickles Fred Pickles Pearse Avenue James J. Goodacre First Congregational Church Bunal Alexander Tattrie Gooding Lane Joseph M. Bottomley William A. Bottomley William McLaughlin Alfred Perry

Marriage Intentions Filed by Neale and Newman

Howard Irving Neale of Providence and Miss Elva Thauley Newman of this town filed marriage intentions.

Howard Irving Neale Providence Elva Thauley Newman

Obituary John P. Andrade of Azure Islands origin

John P. Andrade 56 died at home after a brief illness. Born in St. Michael’s Azure Islands he lived here 29 years and worked at National India Rubber Co. He led the Don Louis Fillippe Society and is survived by his wife Mary, four sons John Ernest Antonie Manuel and three daughters Angelina Archa and Mary Vargas. Funeral from St Elizabeth’s Church at 9 tomorrow. Burial at St Mary’s Cemetery.

John P. Andrade State Street Mr. Andrade St. Michael's Azure Islands National India Rubber Company Don Louis Fillippe Society Mary John Ernest Antone Manuel Angelina Archia Mary Vargas St. Elizabeth's Church St Mary's Cemetery

Veterans Sweep Doric Club In Bowling Match

Last night the Veterans won three strings against the Doric Club. R W Nelson started strong but faltered in the second and third strings. Bob led with 111 in one game and totaled 297 for the three strings.

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Properties Listed

Mary M Logan transfers land and buildings on the west side of Main road to James T Connors. George A Saillant, administrator, transfers land and buildings on the east side of Main road to Frank HH Buffinton. Grace B Wright class transfers to John Reis on the west side of Metacom avenue. Francisco Perreira and wife transfer two lots at Silver Creek plat to Manuel Lins Alves.

Mary M Logan James T Connors George A Saillant Frank HH Buffinton Grace B Wright John Reis Metacom Avenue Francisco Perreira Manuel Lins Alves Silver Creek Plat

Coming Events List for April and May at Local Venues

Community notices list diverse gatherings from April 10 to May 9 including a Mem bers Council Supper at 6 30 PM at the YMCA a photo play Flashes of Action at Pastime Theatre by the American Legion Kearney Post 6 a 3 PM Scriptural drama Pilate's Daughter by Children of Mary at St Mary's Church a Passion Play by Giovannette Dramatic Company for Our Lady of Mt Carmel a Faster Sale by Ladies Arts Society at State Street M E Church a Easter Monday Dance at Belvedere Sun Parlor by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus a Dance at Academy Hall Lincoln Lodge a Smoker and boxing exhibition at Italian Hall by Bristol Aerie 953 F O E a chicken salad supper at G A R Hall by Hope Circle D of I and finally two comic operas The Little Tycoon and Daddy Longlegs at Pastime Theatre with American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit 6 plus Grand Dances at Columbia Hall and more events through May 9.

YMCA The American Legion Kearney Children of Mary of Italian Hall Wood Street Bristol Aerie G. A. R. Hall Hope Circle D. of I American Legion Auxiliary Bristol Colt Memorial High School

Triplets Born to Calderiso Family in Wood Street

In this town on April 5 two daughters and a son were born to Mr and Mrs Michael Calderiso of 634 Wood Street. Also in New York on April 5 a son named William Ramsay Trotter was born to Mr and Mrs A Ramsay Trotter, formerly of this town.

Calderiso Michael Calderiso Wood Street Trotter New York William Ramsay A. Ramsay Trotter

John P. Andrade Dies at 56 in Town

John P. Andrade died in this town on April 7 at age 56.

Freak Shadows on California Oil Ponds

In California oil regions, legend says shadows cast on crude pools create a persistent second shadow. The effect arises as heat from sun drives gas bubbles. shading cools the surface, slowing bubble production and making the shadowed area appear different until air warms again.

California Leonard Bastin St. Nicholas

Chromium’s Value as an Alloy of Steel

Chromium, once obscure, is now essential in modern industry. As an alloying partner with iron it yields hard, tough steel enabling stainless steel and high speed steel. Its use, including in engines and aircraft, underpins durable tools and lighter machines. rustproof iron also relies on chromium.

Clifford B. Bellis Cthe Za Detroit

Porcupine Damage Threatens Western Yellow Pine

Porcupines have destroyed and injured many trees on study plots in the Coconino National Forest. The Forest Service notes porcupines hinder the spread of Western yellow pine in the Southwest by stripping bark for moisture and food.

Coconino National Forest Fort Valley Forest Experiment Station Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture Southwest

Radio on Delivery Track A Philadelphia Bakery

A Philadelphia bakery outfits all delivery trucks with receiving sets and aerials. Drivers wear phones at intervals and take instructions from their manager, enabling timely calls and better route knowledge. The manager stays in constant contact with drivers to coordinate deliveries.

Philadelphia Httle

New Aerial Bomb Puts World War Devices in Obsolescence

The United States ordnance department perfected a new 4,000 pound aerial bomb capable of creating a crater 150 feet wide. Shown on exhibition, it is ten times larger than any World War I device and intended for bomber aircraft.

United States Ordnance Department

Coins Defaced Estimate at Philadelphia Mint

H D Coleman superintendent of melting and refining estimates that millions of pennies and nickels are defaced annually and the recovered metal over five years would fill five trains of 56 cars each, carrying 50,000 pounds per car.

United States Philadelphia H. D. Coleman

Salmon stocks dwindle threatening future canneries

Three years under current conditions may exhaust salmon supplies for canneries. Ruthless competition and practices by canners and fishermen have caused the shortage, prompting concern over ongoing harvests and industry viability.

Health Agencies Aid Mothers With Standardized Layettes

Health authorities promote modern infant ward robes and prenatal care. Metropolitan Life Insurance drives nursing programs in 4 088 cities, handling over 100 000 maternity cases last year. Patterns for baby clothes are available on request to assist foreign born mothers in crowded centers.

Tanda Lyettes Gure Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Canada Metropolitan Nursing Service New England States Nurn

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