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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1917

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Rev Albert C Larned Resigns to Lead Albany Cathedral

The Rev Albert C Larned, formerly rector at St Savior's Church Bar Harbor and former curate of St Michael's Church in this town, resigns to become Acting Dean of the Cathedral of All Saints Albany. He will assume Palm Sunday duties April 1, with resignation effective March 20. He led parish youth cadet efforts and served as chaplain to local groups. the Albany cathedral, an early Gothic landmark, hosts a large staff and 1200 parishioners.

Bar Harbor Times Albert C Larred St Michael’s Church St Savior’s Larned Cathedral of All Saints Sage New York the Times Mr “Larned Albert C Larned Mr Larned Providence Larnes Maine Vancy Jaya Reuben -K Dyer Pastison Liewtenant Cathedral All Saints Albany United See Doane Ree Netson Ees Scarbee Iniah Festus Child's Hospital St Agnes School For Vbany New York State

Correction of Church Society Note Burn Transported

Letter to the Editor corrects a January 9, 1917 Phoenix paper claim about a note burned during a morning service on January 7. It states the act was by First Vice President Seraphine Paull with pastor Rex Dr. A C McGilton, that the note’s full amount of 938 dollars with interest was paid by the Ladies Aid Society, not most of it.

Phoenix Ladies’ Aid Society St M F John H. Potter Seraphine Paull Rex A C McGilton Lillian Nicholas

DeWOLF PROPERTY SOLD AFTER HISTORIC ESTATE SALE

J Barnard French manager of Governor Bradford Farm buys one half of the James DeWolf homestead from Girard Trust Company and Arthur W Howe of Philadelphia. Frank P Howe buys the other half from Samuel Norris. The Colonial mansion burned in 1860 and a later house burned about 16 years ago. The estate spans about 35 acres between Mount Hope Metacom Wooatown and DeWolf avenues.

James DeWolf

Providence Postmaster Nominee Lewis A McGowan Named

President Wilson sent to the Senate the name of Lewis A McGowan of Providence private secretary to Congressman O Shaunessey to be postmaster at Providence succeeding Walter A Kuilton whose term expires March 2 1917 The appointment is made at the request of O shaunessy through Postmaster General Albert S Burleson if confirmed McGowan will assume duties in March.

Wilson Senate Lewis A McGowan Providence O'Shaunessy Walter A Kuilton Gowan

New Auto Fire Truck Demonstration Arrives for Testing

Sylvester Cramer of Seagrave Company arrived Friday to operate the new auto fire truck until the town accepts it. Tests showed speed and a trip to Warren to display equipment. City officials and fire department leaders joined the demonstration with plans for an official pumping test at Church Street dock tomorrow at 1 PM, with National Board of Fire Underwriters members present.

Sylvester Cramer Seagrave Company Columbus Ohio Warren Walter H. Coggeshall Joseph Mo ooVdmonds Robert J Anderson Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company Aattanet- Geaagreshoff Stan Church Street National Board of Fire Underwriters

Admiral Dewey near death in Washington home

Admiral George Dewey aged about 80 lies semi conscious at his Washington home with arteriosclerosis and general breakdown. Doctors warn he may live only 36 hours though death could come at any moment while he had served 62 years in the Navy and led at Manila Bay.

George Dewey Nasy Manila Bay Washington Navy Department General Board Navy In- Aubers

Probate Court Acts On Estates In Semi Monthly Session

Probate Judge Edward L Leahy oversaw the session. Piers W Greene was admitted to probate with Charles W Greene named executor and $2000 bond. Appraiser Frederick C Greene appointed. Final account for Hugh F Kelley as administrator of Mary Mchkegney’s estate approved. Letters testamentary on Mary D Howe estate continued to Feb 5. Albert P Peck executor of George H Peck’s will had hearing on claim against Charles A Gladding’s estate continued to Feb 5. Inventories for Margarida Lopes and Joseph A Greene allowed. Recording of foreign wall for John A T Gladding approved with Winthrop G Thurston as appraiser bond $8. Final account for Joseph F Farrally guardian of Rogers Scott Farrally granted.

Bate Edward L Leahy Piers W Greene Charles W. Greene Frederick C Greene Hugh F. Kelley Mary Mchkegney Mary D Howe Albert P Peck George H Peck Charles A Gladding Margarida Lopes Joseph A. Greene John A T Gladding Winthrop G Thurston Joseph F. Farrally Rogers Scott Farrally

Colt Memorial Senior Class Dance Featured Warren Orchestra

The private dance by the Colt Memorial High School Senior Class last Friday proved well attended and enjoyable. Wynn's Orchestra of five pieces provided music while refreshments were served at intermission. Patronesses were Mrs Thomas H. DeCoudres Mrs William W. Lee Jr and Miss Mary Bolton with James Velleca chairing the arrangements aided by Leonilda Sansone Fthel Makowsky Elizabeth McGovern and Henry Serbst Jr.

Colt Memorial High School Wynn Warren Thomas H. DeCoudres William W. Lee, Jr Mary Bolton James Velleca Leonilda Sansone Fthel Makowsky Elizabeth McGovern Henry Serbst,Jr

Rhode Island National Guard Budget Report

Adjt Gen Charles W Abbot Jr estimates the Rhode Island National Guard cost for the next year at about $86,000. The budget covers Militia and military affairs $75,000, horse hire $3,000, maintenance of the U S S Atleen for naval reserve use $2,000, armory heating and lighting $4,200, armory roar $1,800, and a watchman at Quonset Point State camp ground $600.

Adjt Charles W Abbot, Jr Rhode Island National Guard U. S. S Atleen Naval Reserve Gimes Quonset Point

Christian Soldiers in Army Camps Reflect YMCA Work

The Ohio buildings at El Paso illustrate YMCA activities with 38 600 stamps sold in three days and 19 000 in one day. 1600 men attend nightly Bible services while 176 signed a personal purity pledge and 313 accepted Christ. Books in the library are continually used.

Young Men’s Christian Association Bar Ohio el Paso The Christian Herald

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