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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1928

Page

3

Large Confirmation Class at St Elizabeth's Church

About 360 children were confirmed at St Elizabeth's Church on Wood Street led by Bishop William A Hickey. The ceremony included 205 girls in white with veils and 155 boys in dark clothes with white sleeve ribbons. Afterward, a diocesan charity appeal was mentioned for May 14 to 24.

St. Elizabeth's Church Wood Street William A. Hickey Diocese of Providence Rt Res Hickey Thomas J Gillan St Mary’s Dom Wulstan Knowles Portsmouth Francisco G Vieira St Elizabeth's Church Joseph Poja Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bristol Francisco Gomes John Sylvester Anna M. Peters Anthony Morris Alfred Pana Manuel Bent Altar Scouts

Obituary of Rex Joseph Kirwin

Rex Joseph Kirwin a Warren and Bristol resident died at a Philadelphia hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral set for Thursday in Wilmington Delaware with interment at the Oblate Fathers cemetery in Childs Maryland. He studied at Brown Harvard and Rome where he was ordained about ten years ago. He leaves a brother James Kirwin and sister Miss Sarah Kirwin of Medford Massachusetts. Relatives from Warren and this town travel to attend the funeral.

Rex Joseph Kirwin Warren Bristol Philadelphia Wilmington Del Oblate Fathers of St Francis, de Sales Childs Md the Order Kirwin Leahy Metacom Avenue Famly Joseph and Filen (Leahy) Kirwin Brown University Harvard University Rome Italy James Karwin Sarah Rairwin Medford Mass

Kearney Post Auxiliary elects new officers and plans events

The Kearney Post Auxiliary filled vacancies at Friday’s meeting and elected First Vice President Minnie Cashin and Second Vice President Katherine Troiano with Jennie Straight as Sergeant at Arms. Elizabeth Carr chairs the executive committee. Alice McHugh Coughlan is chosen to join Bristol 250th anniversary committee.

Auxiliary of Kearney Minnie Cashin Katherine Troiano Jennie Straight Elizabeth Carr Alice McHugh Coughlan Bristol Kearney Post Providence

Coming Events List for May 12 and May 17

May 12 Saturday afternoon features a Food Sale at Trinity Parish House under Girls Friendly Society auspices. May 17 Thursday evening offers a concert at Guiteras Memorial School auditorium by Bristol Concert Orchestra to benefit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Trinity Parish House Girls’ Friendly Society Guiteras Memorial School Bristol Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

Probate Court Session Sets Tomorrow Morning Agenda

A Probate Court session will open at 10 o clock tomorrow. Dockets include the final account of Margaret M Morris as executrix of Patrick H Morris Beauest and the appointment of Nathaniel W Sparks as administrator of Rose F Luther s estate. Also on the docket are Antonio Montagna s request to appoint Gerardo Codola administrator of Teresa Montagna s estate and the fourth account of Industrial Trust Company as guardian for Oskytel Ho Clarke s estate.

Margaret M Morris Patrick H Morris Beauest Sarah FO Ashton Emma W . Fyvers Louie Dickenson Nathaniel W Sparks Rose F. Luther Antonio Montagna Teresa Montagna Gerardo Codola Industral Trust Company Oskytel Ho

Fire Department Board Awards Windshield Contract and Elects New Drivers

At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Progineers of the Fire Department the windshield installation contract was awarded and work began today. Three new drivers were elected for the Eliver Ready Company apparatus: Farle Dunbar, Joseph F Paul, Harvey Gladu. New fire police members elected were Charles F Bickford, Benjamin Carnes, John Castro, Prescott Hoar. Fire police re elected included Archie H Rounds, John Campbell, Fred W Macauley Jr, Henry Campbell, Daniel E Dwyer, Louis Gallo, Samuel Porter. Hydraulion and Dreadnaught Company representatives will list all motor truck operators at the next meeting.

Board of Progineers Fire Department Eliver Ready Company Farle Dunbar Joseph F Paul Harvey Gladu Charles F Bickford Benjamin Carnes John Castro Prescott IL Hoar Fire Police Archie H Rounds John Campbell Fred W Macauley, Jr Henrys F Campbell Daniel E Dwyer Lous Gallo Samuel Porter Hydraulion

Birth Announcements From Brookline and Surrounding Towns

A series of birth notices records new arrivals: Joan Abbex Barron born April 29 in Brookline to Dr and Mrs Maurice Barron. Mars Canard born May 4 to Mr and Mrs Manuel Canard in this town. Domenico Corsvine born May 1 at 252 Wood Street to Mr and Mrs Federico Corsvine. Robert Richard Schinigor born May 1 to Mr and Mrs Antoine Schinigor at 67 Burton Street. Domenico Carraro born May 4 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Carraro on Burton Street. and a May 3 birth for a child to Mr and Mrs Stanley R Shumway of 19 Summer Street.

Oo Oo - Barron Brookline Mass Joan Abbex Barron Maurice Barron Max Makowski Canard Mars Manuel Canard Carreiro Joseph Carraro Burton Street Carvine Domenico Federico Corsvine Wood Street Schinigor Robert Richard Antoine Schinigor Shumway Ooand Stanley R Shumway Summer Street

Obituary: Rev Joseph Kirwin Dies in Philadelphia

The Rev Joseph Kirwin of the Oblate Fathers of St Francis de Sales Childs Maryland died in Philadelphia on May 5 at age 56. He was a native of Warren and served in the order.

Kirwin Philadelphia Joseph Kirwin Order of Oblate Fathers of St Francis de Sales Childs Warren

Bristol Tax Collector to Auction Real Estate For Back Taxes

The Bristol Tax Collector announces a public auction of parcels of real estate to satisfy delinquent taxes for 1926 1927 and earlier. The sale is set for June 11 1928 at ten o clock A M in the Town Treasurers Office Burnside Memorial Building Bristol. Descriptions list numerous properties with amounts due including houses lots and leased land across Fox Hill Bay View and Mt Hope areas.

Bristol Burnside Memorial Briatol Abate Francesco Orchard St Mt. Hope Ave Atello Irena Hope Highlands Pasquale Allessandro Antonino Josephine Fend Ope St Alesi Anna Bush Wood St Alosi Rosa Dr Howe Prospect St Alves Manuel Luiz Leopolinda Catherine St Antinucci Joseph Assunta Fox Hill Richmond St Ascali Vincenzo Bridgs LeClair Maria Harbor View Bettencourt Frank Third St Inc Bolvin John C Wridget Bourn St Tosworth Mary A Bay View Heights Buttigieri Antonio Frances Burrowsa Mars Cabrolo Jacintha Parker Borden Munro Ave Carreo Guiseppe Costa Bay View Park Naomi Stars Caston Joseph Mello Phoebe Mello Black & Silver Creek Catalano Cataldo Bay Vie Park Naom Cavall Manuel Cenerini Artemo Crocolo Michele and Atello Carolina Mt Hope Costa Cosimo Nicoletta Hope St Bristol Neck eHights Cenerihi Artemio Niagara Falls Lello Emelio Est Usher St de Freitas Naomi Falcon Manuel Sousa Fasano Angelo R Fumes Joseph—IlLots Fumo Francisco da Costa Loota Gambardella Andrea Est Serafina Giglio Francesca Harbor View Plat Pasquale Fist To &2 Inc Bristol Terrace FE Side Reservoir Ave Goglia Torquato State St Gooding Line Homestead Farm S Side Gorman Adolph Florence Park Hart John Est Bridget Mt Hope Ave Hand Peter Joseph Frank Alde Goodingane Hrelcourt Ave Gooding Manor Simmons Saverio Eh Marine Janet Catherine and Prospect Sts Martinello Silvia Ansonia Ave East State St Hass. Biagio Mt Hope Terrace Mt. Hope Terrace Mt. Hope Middle Metacom Ave East Street Massa Biagio and Wife King Philip Ave Mello Manuel Cabral Lucy Cabral Prospect Heights Main Road Murgo Paolo Wilson Homestead Naomi Star Edano Naomi St Margo Paul McCann Mary J Beach Terrace McKenna Bay Nee An Nappi High St Panzarella Angelo Usher Ave Magnolia St Pansarella Theresa Bourn Ave Poli Albert R N. W DeWolf Woodlawn Ryan N. Side E. Side Rock St John St Principe Giacomo E. St. Fox Hill Proto Domenico Maddalina Rubber Co Payette Adelard H Farnham Paul S Provost Amy P Edward Shaw Lane Salisbury Santos John Fox Hill Cottage Cole St Sardinha Manuel C Peck and Wilson E. Side Gray St Margaret M Silver Creek Manuel V. Silvia Sousa Louis X Fox Hill Ave Sheldon William J George A Torillo Michael Trainor John E Narrows Welch Eager Road West Benjamin L Cor High Constitution Amos S. Gorham

Notice of Probate Appointment in Bristol

In the Probate Court of Bristol on April 7 1928 Antonio Montagna husband of Teresa Montagna requests Gerardo Codola or suitable person be appointed administrator of the intestate estate of Teresa Montagna late of Bristol. The matter is set for May 9 1928 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration. Notice to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Patrick H. Morris Margaret M Morris Patrick H Morris Bristol Shonix John W Church Rose E. Luther Sarah FE. Ashton Emma W. Evers Louise Dickenson Rose FE. Luther Nathaniel W Sparks Probate Bristol Phoenix John W. Church Robate Teresa Montagna Antonio Montagna Gerardo Codola

Probate Court Notes Fourth Account for Oskytel H Clarke

Industrial Trust Company guardian presents its fourth account for the estate of Oskytel H Clarke. Hearing set for May 9 1928 at 10 AM in the Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published in the Bristol Phenix for fourteen days.

Bristol Oskytel H. Clarke Industrial Trust Company Oskytel H Clarke Bristol Phenix H. W. Church

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