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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1925

Page

4

Memorial for local Eagle Scout Francis Dies at 41

Francis, born July 11 1904 in town to Frank and Agnes J. Francis, died yesterday at Wallum Lake Sanatorium after a year of wine treatment. An Eagle Scout and longtime scout leader, he served in Troops 2 and 3 Bristol and earned the efficiency medal in 1918-19. Survived by his father a brother William A. and sister Mrs Benjamin H. Perry, with funeral Saturday at 8:30 from his brother’s Franklin Street home followed by a solemn mass at 9 in St Mary’s Church.

Jygg Tani Francisi Agarando Branesescot Pete le Ing Wallum’ Lake Frank Tate Agnes J. (McKay) Francis Bristol Boy Scouts of America Emory J. San Souci Tenderfoot Yawgoog Takarest Knights of Yawgoog Awashanks Herd Company A Bristol Train Franklin Street T. J Gillan St Mary's Church

Local Resident Henry A Brown Dies After Illness

Henry A Brown a native of this town died Wednesday at his home 168 Thames Street after a two weeks illness He was born in this town and lived here before his death.

Henry A Brown Thames Street Mr Brown

Obituary Notice for Rhode Island Resident

The obituary notes the death of a local man, mentioning his wife and children, including Joseph Gallagher and two named brothers in Providence and Boston. funeral services were at 2:30 PM from Thames street home with burial at North Cemetery and five grandchildren named in the notice.

Dndia Rubber Ha ‘ Brown Joseph Gallagher Mary Iara Providence Michael Boston Thames Street North Cemetery

Funeral for Richard Foley Tests Town's Grief

Many relatives and friends from the town attended the funeral of Richard Foley who died in Pawtucket Sunday. Services were held from the home of his parents at 217 Walcott Street Pawtucket at 9 30 Tuesday morning then at 10 o'clock in St Joseph's Church. The body was later brought for burial at St Mary's Cemetery.

Richard Foley Pawtucket Walcott Street

Prudence Tops Hills In Bowling Three-String Duel

Prudence defeated The Hills two out of three strings on Monday evening in a business men bowling match. Scores listed for Prudence were recorded.

Prudence Hills

Miss McGovern Weds Town Council Member in St Marys Church

Miss Se cians united in marriage to former Town Council member Morris at St. Marys Church. The bride was attended by Miss Florence M. Hughes, with Bernard F. Morris of Pawtucket as best man. After a bridal trip to Atlantic City and Washington, D C, the couple will reside at 626 Wood Street.

Cians McGovern Yeater St. Mary's Church Florence M. Hughes Valley Falls Benard Morris Pawtucket Atlantic City Washington, D

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit 6 Meeting Highlights

The regular semi monthly meeting drew many members. The minstrel show committee praised the success and thanked contributors. Six candidates were initiated and one membership application was approved. Elizabeth Carr distributed treats to disabled veterans at Wallum Lake. A Valentine journal event followed with comic deliveries by Thomas Hickey and post members, then refreshments and dancing.

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Elizabeth Carr Wallum Lake Kearnes Post Thomas Hickey

Births for Proto Rohrman and Springer families

In this town on February 13 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Raffaele Proto and a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Rohrman both of this town. Also in New Haven Connecticut on February 18 a son Clinton Hoxie was born to Mr and Mrs Franklin H Springer and grandson to Mr and Mrs Clinton T Sherman of this town.

Obituary notices for Brown Conners and Francis in February

In this town Feb 18 Henry A son of the late John and Bridget Brown aged 65 years. In New York Feb 18 Leo son of Capt and Mrs John M Conners formerly of this town aged 23 years. At Wallum Lake Feb 19 Frank Francis Jr son of Frank and the late Agnes J Francis in his 21st year.

Administration Notice Estate of Bridget Coyle

Notice of probate admission for Bridget Coyle's last will in Bristol Probate Court. Executor Fullam named and bonded. all claims to be filed with the Bristol Town clerk beginning February 20, 1825. Clerk John W. Church publishes the notice.

Bridget Coyle Bristol John W. Church Ncis Fullam Gordon Holmes Fieimer Annie B. Kempf Bristol Phenix John W Church

Coming Events Schedule for Late February and March

A sequence of community evenings and fundraisers announced. February 22 at Setime Theatre for St Elizabeth’s benefit. February 23 Bristol Casino with Sheffer’s Colonial Orchestra. February 24 Belvedere Roof Garden dance hosted by Kearney Post committee. March 5 Community Supper at Rockwell Hall with Mrs Ray Cox Flint. Chicken Salad Supper at G A R Hall by Babbitt Post and Woman's Relief Corps. March 12 camaroma supper at Rockwell Hall with Mrs Ray Gox Pint. March 16 Pastime Theatre entertainment for M J Slattery charitable fund by Bristol Aerie of Eagles.

Setime Theatre St. Elizabeth’s. Chuck Boys of St. Anthony Girls of St. Elizabeth Bristol Casino Sheffer’s Colonial Orchestra Belvedere Roof Garden Tee Kearney Post Rockwell Hall Ray Cox Flint G. A. R. Hall Babbitt Post Babbitt Woman's __ Relief Corps Y. M Ray Gox M. J. Slattery Charitable Fund Bristol Aerte of Eagies

Notice to file claims against estate in court

All persons having claims against said estate are notified to file the same in the clerk of the court's office as required by law, beginning February 6.

Augustus O. Bourn Own of Bristol Augustus O Bourn Stephen W.bourn Augustus O. Bourn, JR John W Church Jennie Card Christina Card Nee Wider Jennie Cardalilas Christina Card John W. Church Philip Brady

Bristol Probate Court Seeks Final Account Allowance

In Bristol February 6 1925 administratrix Mary L Wilcox Lucy Caresent of estate of the deceased seeks allowance of final account. The matter is referred to the probate court for action with notice to heirs and creditors as required.

Bristol Estalexof Mary L Wilcox Lucy” Ls Bristol Fox Ponure W. Chitrch Lerk

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