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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1923

Page

3

Hughes Family Attends Washington Wedding

Mrs Owen Hughes of Franklin Street travels with her two sons Rev Eugene V Hughes of Pawtucket and Charles L Hughes to Washington for the wedding of her son J Francis Hughes a practicing attorney to Miss Katherine M Marsden at St Dominick Church. Rev Eugene V Hughes will perform the ceremony.

Owen Hughes Franklin Street Eugene V. Hughes Pawtucket Charles L. Hughes Washington J. Francis Hughes Katherine M. Marsden Mary Marsden St. Dominick's Church Margaret Marsden Attorney Hughes Colt Memorial High School Catholic University

Cafe Chantant Planned by Mt Carme Circle Daughters of Isabella

The Mt Carme Circle No 129 Daughters of Isabella will host Cafe Chantant on Thanksgiving night at Grand Army Hall Italian suppers will be served and dancing to Bristol Yacht Club Orchestra. Featured acts include Miss Vasta La Rocca Elsa Greenwell and Ernest Catalano with a committee led by Miss Louie D Malafronte.

Rose Pozzi Lena Abenande Josephine Palumbo Catherine Mary Even Louie Alesi Mary Malafronte Mary Matromi Anna Purcella Mary Leoni Mary Santos Annte Abananti

Real Estate Transfer Fox Hill Lot From LeClair to Dastey

Eugene LeClair and wife transfer the Fox Hill land parcel to James F Dastey and wife in a deed recorded transfer of property.

Eugene LeClair James F Dastey Fox Hill

Fifth District Court Retains Case Against Francisco Victoria

In the weekly Fifth District Court session Judge Hammill continued the case State v Francisco Victoria for two weeks. Victoria’s attorney waived reading of the complaint and a not guilty plea was entered. Bail raised from 100 to 3000. Civil cases Beachmount Land Co v Malone et al and DeCristofaro v Malone also continued two weeks. Juvenile Court placed several boys in Proba tion under Officer Brady after windows were broken at Byfield School.

Fifth District Court Frank H. Hammill Hugh F. Kelley Francisco Victoria Joseph A. Hammill Beachmount Land Co Mary Malone Domenico DeCristofaro Byfield School Probaion Philp Brady

Myers Funeral Notices in Town for George Chadbourne Myers

Myers George Chadbourne Myers aged 74 died Nov 26. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm from the residence of his daughter Mrs Herman J Kemph 245 High street relatives and friends invited to attend.

Soldiers Home Committee Charity Event for Rhode Island Veterans

Members of the Soldiers' Home Committee and Woman's Relief Corps in Rhode Island hosted an entertainment afternoon at the Soldiers' Home. The program featured a Doric Club Quartet, musical performances, addresses by Iris Ballou and others, a reading of The Veteran's Dream, birthday tributes to veterans, and gifts of cards flags and candy.

Soldiers’ Home Committee Woman's Relief Corps Department of Rhode Island Comrades Fieldsend Polland Easterbrooks Doric Club James Jones Vernon A Gray Herbert A. Wisbey Arthur W. Barrett Herbert A. Newman Ezra Dixon State Board of Soldiers’ Relief Iris Ballou Stephen Nichols Georgiana Caldwell Agnes Bridgeford Margaret Oldridge Doric Club Quartet Joseph Fieldsend James Polard Gardiner Easterbrooks Charles W. Martin State Street M E Aida Connery James F O'Donnell Lillian Nicholas

Boy Scout Notes on Winter Ceremonial Plans and Troop Inspections

Awashonks Herd P O W S held a large monthly council in the woods with officers installed. Plans for the January 21 winter ceremonial include guests from Comanicus Herd Providence and state headquarters. Two membership applications were approved and a social hour concluded with refreshments.

Awashonks Herd the Woods Comanicus Herd of Providence George R. Fish Council Secon

Beloved Rector J Kennedy Moorhouse Dies in Norristown

The Conshohocken Recorder notes the death on November 8 of Rev. John Kennedy Moorhouse rector of Calvary P E Church and Dean of the Norris Town convocation. He died peacefully at 4 30 with family present after years of arduous service to a large parish. Survived by wife son Livingston daughter Bernetta sister Jane and brothers William L Moorhouse and H Wilson Moorhouse.

Conshohocken Recorder J. Kennedy Moorhouse H. Wilson Moorhouse Ardmore Patty Rockwell Calvary P. E John Kennedy Moorhouse Moorhouse Norristown St Thomas Church Whitemarsh Livingston Bernetta Jane Louis R Downing Downingtown William L. Moorhouse Valley Forge

Mock Trial Invitation From Scituate Post Planned

American Legion Kearney Post invited to attend a Mock Trial by Scituate Post No 19 at Firemans Hall North Scituate on Wednesday evening December 5 at 8 o'clock. Charges against a Scituate Post member for actions as a Department Convention delegate in Westerly last September. Commander Wall inside knows what will happen. large Kearney delegation urged. Election of 1924 officers to be held December 7.

Kearney Post Scituate Post No 19 Fireman's Hall North Scituate Department Westerly Wall Kearney Scituate

Obituary of George Chadbourne Meyers Resident Here

George Chadbourne Meyers a longtime town resident died yesterday afternoon after a long illness at his daughter's home 245 High Street He was born in Stockport England August 17 1849 and came to this country as a young man His wife died 38 years ago He leaves two children Mrs Herman Kemph Jr and Chester C Myers The funeral will be at 2 PM Friday from his residence and burial will follow at North Cemetery

George Chadbourne Meyers Herman Kemph High Street Mr. Myers Stockport England George Sarah Myers St. Michael's Church Herman Kemph, Jr Chester C. Myers North Cemetery

Y M C A Notes and Community Supper Plans

The Y M C A board meets this afternoon to discuss matters. A special supper for men is planned Thursday December 6 at 630 with George J Heidt of Brown University delivering an address on Among Those Present. The event features an orchestra, moving pictures, and a seasonal menu as the Ladies Committee prepares tickets and arrangements. The schedule notes a January Community Supper, a new kitchen, a start date for the bowling league next Monday, and Bristol merchants donating $100 in prizes. The YMCA building will close Thanksgiving Day at 1 PM.

George J Heidt Brown University Ladies’ Committee

Canna Thompson Bride Weds Louis Canna at West Barrington Church

Miss Gladys Esther Thompson of Bay Spring married Louis Canna in a 6 30 p m ceremony at West Barrington Community Church. Rev Arnold O Kenyon officiated. The couple plans a New York wedding trip and will live here upon return.

Francisco G. Vieira Delphir C. Marins Mary Valante Rebello—Garcia St. Elizabeth's Church Francisco G Vieira Manuel R Rebello Marion Garcia Gladys Esther Thompson Bay Spring Louis Canna West Barrington Arnold O Kenyon Carrie Williams George Thompson Rose Defee Arlington Slocum Thompson New York

Successful Sale and Dance for American Legion Auxilary

A Grand Army Hall sale and dance in Kearney yesterday benefited the American Legion Auxiliary. Attendees bought Christmas cards, home made cake, candy, and jelly from 4:30 to 7:30 with dancing 8 to 11:30 led by Capt Fred M. Straight.

Grand Army Hall American Legion Auxilary Kearney Umut No 6 Fred M. Straight Auxiliary Nora Dwyer Chester H. Dunbar Lillian M. Carns Elizabeth Graham Margaret M. Dwyer Nora E. Dwyer Ester H. Dunbar Eber W. Fill Elizabeth, Graham

Christmas Card Sale Succeeds Amid Weathered Saturday Afternoon

The Girls' Friendly Society of St. Michael's Church held its annual sale at Holmes House on Saturday afternoon. Cakes were led by Miss Mary Lawless and Miss Lillian Cooke, candy by Miss Violet Wennerstrand and Miss Jennie Briggs, tea by Miss Marion Warren and Miss Annie Adams with Miss Lillian Magee, and Christmas cards by Miss Ivy Wennerstrand and Miss Julia Drury.

Girls’ Friendly Society of St. Michael’s Church Holmes House Mary Lawless Lillian Cooke Violet Wennerstrand Jennie Briggs Marion Warren Annie Adams Lillian Magee Ivy Wennerstrand Julia Drury

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