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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
4
The Cranston Wear and Battery C squads were set to play at 6 15 this evening in a postponed match. Cranston Worsted and Whirlwind teams collide in a hot contest with Cranston undefeated this season and Whirlwinds in second place.
A patrolman alerted Officer Fred E. Suzman yesterday morning that the door of the Congregation Agudas Achim synagogue had been opened at some point during the night. After a search, nothing appeared to be missing.
Police arrested Peter J Barboza 74 Charles street for driving with a revoked license and Gaetano Pansa 17 of 139 Bradford street for driving without a license on Hope street. Both were arraigned and bailed for Fifth District Court. Frank Arruda 18 of 32 Second street was charged with a statutory offence involving a 16 year old girl and jailed without bail pending Monday hearing.
Battery C 243d Coast Artillery departs tomorrow at 8 am by train for two weeks of duty at Fort Wright. Capt Ray S Black will command the unit which is in good shape. The battery aims to win honors during this tour and return August 3.
The Wednesday forenoon parade by the Community Church Vacation School drew about fifty pupils and teachers. Mrs G W Jardine led the procession with a band of youngsters in festive dress and decorated doll and baby carriages. Prizes went to Early Rounds Barbara Huestis Vivian Hill Harriet Morgan Oscar Gablinski Barbara Higbee and others. Exercises followed at the First Congregational Church.
William Henrys Young longtime town resident died at 69 Franklin Street this afternoon after a bed confinement. Born December 1 1846 in Orient Long Island he moved here in 1869 and worked at National India Rubber Company bootmaking and the druggists sundries department before retiring about 18 years ago. He leaves wife Mrs Fil Greene Eddy Young son William Eddy Young daughter Teah Bo Young Assistant Town Clerk and brother Jeremah Ho Young prominent local druggist. Funeral arrangements to be announced for Monday afternoon.
Town chatter centers on negotiations to buy the late Pauline N Doringh property on Hope Street just north of Bradford Street by nonlocal interests. Bets are strong that a new theatre would accompany the purchase, with many deeming the site ideal.
July events include a bridge whist at Bristol Yacht Club hosted by Bristol Chapter. A garden party by Mrs Frank Paull’s group and a women’s relief corps gathering are planned at home. An August 17 outing and clambake occur at Bristol Tram of Ar tillers field.
Rocky Point motorboat Crest departs Sundays and holidays at 1 15 p m from Church Street Wharf. Returns to Rocky Point by 2 p m and leaves Rock Point at 6 p m arriving Bristol at 6 45. Round trip 75 cents. Boat available for charters on all occasions. Tel 666 W. Gladue Bros.
The shoe division of the National India Rubber Co. will close for the annual summer vacation starting tomorrow and remain closed for two weeks. Collins & Aikman Corp. plants will also close tomorrow at noon for ten days.
William Henry died at his home on 69 Franklin Street. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Carrington P Munro as Administrator of Hope S. Greago's estate asks for final account approval and distribution to heirs. Hearing set for August 5 1929 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court with fourteen days public notice in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will of Harriet P Wardwell and qualifies executors Clinton T Sherman and R I Hospital Trust Co Providence R I by bond. Creditors must file claims in the Bristol court clerk’s office starting July 19, 1929.
On July 17 1929 the Bristol Probate Court appointed a guardian for the persons and estates of Margaret Oliviera Lucy Oliviera Caro line Oliviera and Frances Oliviera of Bristol. Wards must file bond in the Clerk's office within six months from the first advertisement date. John W Church Clerk TAIT car TAT TmM
Public auction will be held on July 20 1929 at 12 o’clock noon on the premises for two Bristol Rhode Island lots numbered 66 and 67 part of Fox Hill Cottage Lots. The sale is by Edward L Leahy attorney for the mortgagee due to default on the Antonio Listri Angelina Bolvin deed dated August 12 1915 recorded in book 676 page 342. A 10 percent cash deposit required with the balance in one week at Bristol Town Clerk’s office.
John W Church listed as clerk with Charles B Rockwell Jr as executor dated 7 12 19 26 in a probate notice referencing estate administration duties and duties of the executor.
Guardian Sarah Luther announces a probate notice requiring all claimants against the estate of Denice De to file their claims with the Clerk within the statutory period. The notice names the court and mandates bond qualification as part of the probate process.
July 9 1929 probate notice in Bristol reports Margaret Orr Dunbar guardian presenting first and final account of ward James Sidney Dunbar. court sets hearing for July 4 and orders weekly publication notice in Bristol press. Clerk CHURCH signs.
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