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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1924

Page

8

Funeral Services for Thomas Walker

Funeral services for Thomas Walker who died Sunday after a brief illness were held at his home at 236 Wood Street. Rev. Anson B. Howard of St. Michael's Church conducted the rites attended by relatives and friends from Providence Fall River Brockton East Bridgewater and the local town. Floral tributes included pieces from Burnside Lodge No. 34 Knights of Pythias Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co. and El Karun Temple.

Thomas Walker Wood Street Anson B. Howard St. Michael's Church Providence Fall River Brockton East Bridgewater Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Co el Karun Temple

Funeral Rites Held for Manuel Dew and Others in Providence

Funeral services were held for Manuel Dew of Catherine Street aged 49, with bearers from Dreadnaught Hookfordder and Hose Company. The service at St Elizabeth’s Church followed by interment at St Mary’s Cemetery, with members of a Portuguese Society in attendance. Dew, born in Azores, leaves a widow and six children. Also noted are services for Maria Desante of Metacom Avenue and Jose Papa’s parish burial at St Mary’s Cemetery with Mass conducted by Rex Joseph Poya.

Manuel Dew Catherine Street Sto Elizabeths Oak Rey Braneisco Gs Noctra Jubal Wasut Marry Cemeters Dewi Michele Azores Vies Ras Desanto Macho Desante St Josephs Hospital Providence Mondas Church of Our Lads Carmel Rex Joseph Papa St Mars S Cameters

Timely Rescues Fire at Mrs Martin Home

Seven fire companies from this town and Warren battled a morning blaze at a Main Road house owned by Mrs Mary S P Martin. Linemen Peter Beauregard and Albert Bloumn, spotting smoke from the second floor, raised the alarm and aided William Martin who fought the flames with pails. The pair were slightly overcome by smoke, the furniture was saved, but the building suffered fire and water damage.

Athite Warren Marys HP Martin Peter Beauregard Albert Bloumn Narragansett Electric Lighting Co William Martin Martin

Christmas Mass Program at Local Churches

Continued report lists participants Porte Miss Mars Peters Adrian Costa Anthony Nunes Joseph Navier and Joh MocSvisester. 830 mass features a junior choir singing Silent Night O Tis the Night and Adeste Fideles under the direction of John MocSndvester Anna Mo Peters Or amis.

Porte Miss Mars Peters Adrian Costa Anthony Nunes Joseph Navier Joh Bethlehem Fideles John MocSndvester Anna Mo Peters Oramis

Community Calendars Out in Bristol Publication

The Bristol community calendars are printed and distributed with 400 copies available for subscribers and extras. The cover shows a Bristol doorway and a Pongl fellowship verse. The calendar features quotations from 365 Bristol citizens with contributor names listed and sales via the Ladies' Committee or the Y.

Brestol Oto Bristol Pongfellow

N I R Juniors Open 1924 25 Season Against St Ann's

The NJ A Juniors basketball team begins its 1924 25 season tomorrow night in Providence against the strong St Ann's squad. St Ann's has won five games this year and plays at St Ann's Hall on Wednesday and Saturday. Manager Salzano's five players make their first appearance hoping for a season opening victory.

NJ. A Providence St Ann’s St Ann's Hall Salzano

Daughters of Tsabella Hold Christmas Party at Mrs Della Morte Home

Fort Mount Carmel Circle 129 held a Christmas gathering at 127 Franklin Street Wednesday evening. Mrs Felaia Della Morte dressed as Santa distributed gifts while Miss Vasta La Rolla sang and a piano program performed. Caroling by the group followed with Casey dancing and refreshments served by the committee Delia Takocca chairwoman and others.

Della Morte Santa Claus Vasta la Rolla Rose Casey Mary Alesto Casey Delia Takocca Mary Alessio Mars Leone Rose Ethel TP Alessia Catherine Pagnano

Captain Harold McCaw Sails From New York To Australia

Capt Harold McCaw son of Samuel McCaw of this town sails from New York in command of the Shipping Board vessel Rokesite for a two month voyage to Australia. After passing the Panama Canal he expects 48 days at sea before Malone Australia port. He plans to locate Mrs Bromley and Mr Jutfington, siblings connected to local families, as he nears his sixty year mark.

Harold MiaCaw Samuel McCaw New York Cos Shipping Board Rokesite Australia Panama Canal McCaw Malone Australa van Matone Bromley Tours Buffington Jutfington William Ho Buftington Hyaang Tie Bristol Fromks McCannell Buffington Charles A Barbour

Tortora Dies Suddenly in This Town

Gennaro Tortora aged 43 died suddenly in this town on December 17. The obituary notes his sudden passing and lists his name and age.

Tortora Gennaro Tortora

Seven Years Since My Boy Passed Away

A Delano California mother Mrs. Sarah Gilmore marks seven years since her son died in a grave location. The note expresses enduring longing and remembrance, noting the grave and ongoing memory despite years apart.

Sarah Gilmore Delano Calif

In Memoriam for William H. Maxfield

In loving memory of our dear husband and father William H. Maxfield who passed away on December 19 1918.

Willam H. Maxfield

Juniors Conclude 1000 Point Contest in High Jump

The Juniors continued their 1000 Point Contest Tuesday evening with a standing high jump feature. A 2 foot 9 inch mark determined quality with scoring of one point per quarter inch across three tries per jumper. The scores remained to be announced.

Christmas Dance Dates at Grand Army Hall and GRO Hall

Christmas afternoon dance in Grand Army Hall under BroadwayTwo Dec 25 event in State Armory Church Street given by Kearnes Post No6 American Legion on January 3 to 31 Saturday evenings upcoming second annual Farrin GRO Hall hosted by Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co No1.

Grand Army Hall Broadway Two State Armory Church Street Kearnes Post the American Legion Farrin Gro Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Co

Bristol Probate Court Seeks Administrators for Two Estates

In Bristol on December 19 1924 Kath erine RR Walker widow of Thomas Walker requests appointment as administratrix of his Bristol estate. The matter is set for January 5 1925 at 1030 AM in the Probate Court Room with fourteen day notice in the Bristol Phoenix. Also December 1 1924 Albert a Peck son of Hattie P Peck requests administration of her Bristol estate. The hearing is same date and time with notice to run fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.

Robate Bristol Thomas Walker Katherine RR Walker Bristol Phoenix John W Church Robate Court Hattie P. Peck Albert A Peck Hattie P Peck Bristol Phenix

Administration Notice Estate of Mary L Millard

Probate Court of Bristol appoints George L Millard as administrator of Mary L Millard estate. John W Church Clerk notes qualification by bond and invites all claims to be filed with the Bristol court beginning December 19, 1924.

Mary L. Millard Bristol

Reba Rebekah Lodge Plans 50th Anniversary Event

After a lodge business session Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 held a Christmas party in the lodge room Gifts were given from a decorated tree and refreshments served The 50th anniversary and roll call are set for Thursday evening January 15 at Odd Bellows Hall Committee of arrangements includes Mrs William J Munro Mrs William P Gladding Mrs Rheselma Bowen and Miss Annie M Faulkner

Reba Rebekah Lodge William J Munro William P Gladding Rheselma Bowen Annie M. Faulkner

Real Estate Transfer in Minton Plat Parcel

Lola Abbie Dunbar transfers land on the Minton plat to Carmelo Campagna and his wife. The deed records a transfer of a lot of land within the Minton subdivision.

Lola Abbie Dunbar Carmelo Campagna Minton

Probate Court of Bristol Names Administrator for Amelia Garcia Estate

December 11 1924 probate court in Bristol invites Antonio Cunha Souta nephew to be administrator of Amelia Garcia Altas Amelia Grace estate. Hearing set for January 5 1925 at 1030 am at the Bristol Phoenix office with weekly sessions ordered for administration.

Bristol Amelia Garcia Altas Amelia Grace Antonio Cunha Soutae Amelia Garcia Alas Emelia Grace Bristol Phoenix John W Church

Guardian Appointed For Amelia Monti Of Bristol

Probate Court of Bristol appoints Fortuna Monti as guardian of Amelia Monti and her estate. Bond to be filed in Clerk John W. Church's office within six months from first advertisement.

Bristol Amelia Monti Ward John W Church Fortuna Monti

Appointment of Administrator for Samuel O Sparks Estate

Probate Court of Bristol appoints Nathaniel W Sparks administrator of the estate of Samuel O Sparks late of Bristol deceased. Administrator to give bond as required by law. Listed date December 15, 1924 with bond qualification proceeding.

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