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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
3
A Sunday tribute eulogizes Samuel Kinder as a faithful citizen and church organist of Trinity for fifteen years. It praises his devotion to family church and work and notes his musical gifts and gentle, spiritual life. The message honors his return to God and quotes prayers for his soul.
Friday night meeting at St Mary's parochial hall set the Catholic charity drive schedule from yesterday through May 26. George J O'Brien led as chairman with an executive committee and ten district team captains listed, outlining a systematic canvass of the town by volunteer workers and committee members.
Peter J Lannon James F Meiggs Joseph Partington William O'Rourke Bernard McHugh Joseph Flynn Miss Margaret Head and Miss Mary McGuire appear in a readable community roster or social notice segment. This brief reads as a names list connected to a local event or ceremony without further context.
An apron social and entertainment are planned in the vestry of the First Baptist Church Thursday evening under the GG Group. The program includes living pictures and a Mite Society meeting occurred today at the parsonage on Cottage Street. The Berean class meets at the home of Mrs Joseph Alger on Cole Street. World Wide Guild and Progressive Club members will attend a dinner and rally at the Broadway Baptist Church in Providence tomorrow night.
Harold D Shippee of Bristol and John Natel of Warren backed the Bristol Warren AA as George Rivard pitched strongly for the win. Jack McElroy started well for Manville Jenckes, but the visitors rallied in the fifth inning to seal an 11-3 victory as Tereska finished the game.
Bristol Warren faces Warren in the Twilight League opener at Jamnut Park. Babe Ethier and Hleador Garvin lead Bristol, Eddie Parks and Simister start for Warren, with Fortier on the mound for Mill Men and catcher Burdge handling duties.
Appleby couple Everett Sayles Appleby Jr and his wife announce the birth of a son, Philip Farrington Appleby, in Appleby In Providence. The infant is the grandson of Mrs Philip Farrington of this town.
Samuel Kinder died at 56 at his home 315 Hope Street with viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Funeral at Trinity Church Bristol on Wednesday May 18 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends invited. Mary A Flynn, wife of John Flynn, died at age 28 or 29 in this town.
The Bristol Phoenix editor and owner Joseph Franklin Farrallo is recalled for his lasting positive influence and esteemed standing in Rhode Island journalism. The Rhode Island Press Club honors his kindness, camaraderie, and valued suggestions, noting his gentle legacy beyond his life.
Bristol unit 6 will conduct its annual poppy sale on May 27 and 28. Proceeds go to a special fund aiding disabled veterans in hospitals nationwide. President Mrs Elizabeth Carr and committee members urge every Bristolian to buy a poppy and support the memorial drive.
Samuel Kinder a Bristol resident died suddenly Sunday at 315 Hope Street after a three year illness. He was 56 and born in England the son of Ralph and Hannah Kinder. A florist for 35 years he served 15 years as Trinity Church organist and was a vestry member. He belonged to St Alban's Lodge F and A M St John's Commandery Knight Templars Prudence Island Fishing Club and the National Florist Association. Survived by wife Grace married in 1896 and two sons Ralph and Joseph three daughters Hannah Harriet and Betty and a brother Ralph Kinder organist of Holy Trinity Philadelphia. Funeral at 11 tomorrow at Trinity Church with burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Mary A Flynn wife of John A Flynn died Sunday at her home 60 Charles Street after a year long illness She was born February 12 1898 in South Swansea daughter of Manuel and Mary Mello Married September 6 1923 she lived previously in Warren She leaves John Jr a father two sisters Rose Emily Mello and Marion Victorino a brother John who is abroad Funeral from 60 Charles Street at 8 30 am with mass at St Marys at 9 am Burial in St Marys Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Veronica Ingraham wife of Hezekiah Ingraham formerly of this town were held Saturday morning from the home of her father in law George E Ingraham 23 Cottage street followed by a requiem mass at St Marys Church Rev Thomas J Kelley celebrant Miss Annie M Peters sang In Manus Tuas and Face to Face The bearers included George E Ingraham Bridgeport Vincent Kay Providence Francis Murphy Pawtucket John Davidson City Island NY Earle McKenna Lonsdale Town Clerk John W Church Burial was at the North Cemetery.
A noted survey notes 100 distinct singing bird species found across the United States highlighting diversity in avian vocalization and habitats.
A fisherman fishing at the harbor foot of State Street retrieved a burlap bag weighted with iron at 5:15 PM Sunday. Inside were a infant's body, a woman's undergarment, and a baby's blanket. Police investigated. volunteers failed to locate the body before nightfall.
Mount Hope Chapter No 23 Eastern Star met at Mrs Vincent J Pettine to finalize plans for a reception Thursday at Masonic Temple honoring Mrs Harold E Hill Worthy Matron and Earl MacKenzie Worthy Patron An Overseas Quartet will provide entertainment and a chapter orchestra will perform Tickets available from Mt Hope officers.
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