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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1924

Page

4

Lucky Louis Benjamin Recovers Stolen Buick

Louis Benjamin of this town shook hands with himself after his Buick sedan was stolen on Dorrance Street Providence last Saturday and later found abandoned near a Charlton Massachusetts farm. A farmer named Robert Tucker notified Benjamin and he retrieved the car, which had a dead battery but little damage. Providence police hold three men in custody at Central Station on suspicion of theft.

Louis Benjamin Dorrance Street Providence Robert Tucker Charlton Mass Bristol

Supper A Great Success At Rockwell Y M C A

A large community supper in Rockwell Hall, Y M C A, drew 160 attendees. William Craven entertained on the concertina while Miss Alice Hunt spoke on the Williamstown Institute of Politics and international cooperation. The event featured a turkey dinner and decorated tables. The next supper is planned for April with a council meeting next week headlined by WH Morriss.

Rockwell Hall Merriman William Craven Alice W Hunt Consumers’ League Williamstown Institute of Politics Europe England Germany America Morriss

Farr and Ingram Wed at St Marys Church

In this town the engagement or wedding took place on February 14 at St Marys Church officiated by Rev Thomas Grlian. Bentley Farr and Miss Norah Ingram, both of this town, are named in the notice.

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Lindsay deWolf held

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Lindsay deWolf wife of Bradford Colt deWolf were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Miramar 217 Hope Street Rev Anson B Howard officiated Burial was at Juniper Hill Cemetery Honorary bearers included Harry H Cabot Dr Harold DeWolf Winthrop DeWolf Clinton T Sherman and Wallis E Howe The obituary praises her philanthropy hospitality and devotion to family Also noted is burial for Gardiner T Eastbrooks from the home of George M Wilbur 613 South Main Street with burial at Jumiper Hill Cemetery

Elizabeth Lindsay deWolf Bradford Colt deWolf Jane Brown Bradford Cott deWolf House of the Lord Gardiner T Easterbrooks Soldiers’ Home George M Wilbur South Main Street Warren Rex Anson B Howard St Michael's Church Jumiper Hill Cemetery

Open Meeting of United Brothers' Lodge No 13

Rev George J Bloomfield spoke at an open meeting of United Brothers' Lodge No 13 in Odd Fellows' Hall. Noble Grand Willard S Kenney presided after welcoming guests. Entertainment included vocal selections by Pardon R Kenney and Daniel W Coggeshall with piano, magic by C Foster Fenner, two reels of motion pictures. Sandwiches cake ice cream and coffee were served by the social committee.

George J Bloomfield First Congregational Church of Riverside United Brothers’ Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Noble Grand

Brechin to Join Dauntless Shipbuilding in Essex Conn

John G. Brechin a longtime expert steel worker and former foreman at Herreshoff Manufacturing will depart tomorrow for Essex Connecticut to take a similar role with Dauntless Shipbuilding Company on the Connecticut river between New London and New Haven. Brechin plans his family will remain. friends here regret the move but celebrate his new position with an historic shipbuilder.

John G. Brechin Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Essex, Conn Dauntless Shipbuilding Company Connecticut River New London New Haven Brechin Essex

Farr Ingram nuptials held at St Marys Church

Miss Nora A Ing ram and Bentley Farr of this town were married yesterday at 11 at St Marys Church. Rev Thomas J Gillan performed the ceremony with Mr and Mrs George T Ingram as attendants. The couple will reside on Church street after a New York trip and a wedding breakfast at the Biltmore Hotel Providence.

Nora A. Ingram Bentley Farr St Mary's Church Thomas J Gillan George T. Ingram Biltmore Providence New York

Legion Post Dance Echoes Coolidge Radio Address

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion held a Tuesday evening dance at the State Armory foot of Church Street. President Coolidge's radio address was received with interest by attendees. Arrangements were led by Samuel J Smith Jr James J Sylvester and William Le Page.

Encroachment On Friendship in Executor Appointment

A man appoints a close friend or relative as Executor and Trustee to honor the appointee. The act raises questions about loyalty, duties, and the potential biases of managing the estate and trust assets.

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St Michael's Church Septuagesima and Epiphany Services

St Michael's Church notes Septuagesima Sunday Fifth Sunday after Epiphany with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 30. Church School at noon. Evening Prayer and address at 7 30.

ST. Michael’s Church

Church Service Schedule Highlights Morning to Evening

A church day schedule lists Holy Communion at 7.30 A M Matins at 9.45 A M Church School at 10.00 A M Sung Mass and sermon at 10.45 A M and Evensong with address at 7.30 P M.

Sunday and Friday Religious Services Schedule

Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Rev Francis R Enslin will occupy the pulpit. The Church School will meet at the close of the morning service. Praise and preaching service Sunday night at 7 30. Sermon by the pastor. Classes for religious instruction will meet Friday afternoon at 2 35.

Francis R. Enslin Sunda

State Street M. E. Church Services and Programs

State Street M. E. Church at 129 State Street offers Sunday services at 10 30 and 12 00 with a Sunday School Epworth League program at noon. Friday evening at 7 30 features a prayer meeting. All strangers and others are welcome to attend.

Epworth League

Morning and Evening Services at Local Church

Morning service at 10 30 with Rev J J Goodacre in exchange with the pastor Church School at 11 45 Junior B Y P U at 3 Praise and preaching at 7 30 sermon titled The Secret of Courage.

J. J. Goodacre

Boy Scout Week Activities and April 29 Bristol Inspection

Bristol troops celebrate Boy Scout Week with patrol stunts boxing and special programs. Troop 1 held a party Tuesday while Troops 2 and 4 had events on Wednesday and Thursday. A banqu et and planning meeting discussed future scouting and the April 29 Bristol inspection. The Bob White Patrol leads a paper drive with the Silver Foxes in second. prizes await paper pounds. Deputy Fish to speak on rallies at Fall River meeting. Weekend hikes and a Camp Takarest test hike planned.

Bristol Bob White Silver Foxes George R Fish Fall River Mr Fish Camp Takarest

Dean's Pills Promise Kidney Relief for Backache and Headaches

Appalling kidney disease death rates blamed on neglected early kidney trouble. Do not delay if backache dizziness or irregular kidney secretions appear. Dean's Pills are promoted as effective for kidney disorders with a testimonial from Mrs. J H Mott of Bristol and price 60c at Buffington Pharmacy.

Dean J. H. Mott Cook Street Bristol Dean’s Buffington

Probate Court Notice in Bristol for Peckham Estate Account

February 12 1924 probate court Bristol announces final account of Elizabeth Peckham estate prepared by executors Benjamin Peckham and Josiah F Peckham Jr For consideration March 3 1924 at 1030 AM in Probate Court Bristol notice to be published fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phenix Clerk John W Church

Bristol John W. Church Charles W. Young Frank L. Bowen Horatio P. Howard John H New York Rhode Island Probate Court Bristol Phoenix John W Church Elizabeth Peckham Benjamin Peckham Josiah F Peckham Bristol Phenix John Richard Edwards Cordelia N. Merriman Mary Cobb Franklin Cobb Lexington Ave Providence R. I. Executor Benjamin F. Sherman Benjamin PF. Sherman Albert Sherman Holliston Mass Clinton T. Sherman Church Nee Anal RI

Bristol Aerie to Hold Memorial Service on March Ninth

At the semi monthly Bristol Aerie No. 953 meeting Fraternal Order of Eagles voted to hold a public memorial service for deceased members on Sunday March 9 at the Pastime Theatre. A committee of arrangements was appointed with John R White as chairman and John F Lowney as secretary and treasurer.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles John R. White John F. Lowney Joseph E. Connell Maulton Morgan George Dion Thomas St. Angelo John Gerrard Wearthy John F. Powers

Obituary of William H Coggeshall in Providence

William H Coggeshall, 65, native of this town, died yesterday morning at 6 in Providence after about four years of illness. Son of the late Henry BD and Isabel Munro Coggeshall, he attended local schools and graduated from the high school. He worked for many years as a factors representative at the National India Rubber Company and was an honorary member of Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company. He is survived by his brother LeRoy B Coggeshall and sister Mrs Isabel Ws Farrington, both of this town.

William H Coggeshall Esterday Providence Mr Coggeshall Henry BD Isabel Munro) Coggeshall National India Rubber Company Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company LeRoy B Coggeshall Isabel Ws Farrington

Guardians seek sale of minor heirs real estate in Cranston Edgewood

Oliver Peckham as guardian petitions to sell minors Harold C Peckham Jr and Benjamin V Peckham. The Rhode Island property on Shaw avenue Edgewood Cranston is described with meets and bounds. The aim is to raise funds for debts and support and reinvest proceeds. Notice set for March 3 1924 and publication in Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days.

Bristol Harold CC. Peckham, JR Benjamin V. Peckham Oliver Peckham Harold C. Peckham, Jr Benjamin V Peckham Cranston Rhode Island Edgewood Providence Shaw Avenue Daniel R. Childs Loan Avenue Flint Land Co Bristol Phoenix John W. Church

Barbour Probate Proceeding Notice in Bristol

Charles A Barbour, late of Bristol, presented for probate. Third day of March 1924 at 10:30 A.M. in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Published weekly for three weeks in the Proto Phoenix. Probate Clerk JO Church notes filing dates 2 15 22 29.

Oukaies Charles A Briad Bristol JO. Church

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