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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1924

Page

3

Obituary of Hugh Young Longtime Bristol Resident

Hugh Young died after a month long illness at his brother James Young's home on Cottage Street at 6 pm Friday. Born in Ireland June 19 1835 he came to the U S at 18 and worked as a watchman at the Old Sugar House Thames Street later becoming foreman. He farmed on Bristol Neck and retired years ago living with his brother. Surviving are his children Hugh William Samuel and a sister Mrs Margaret Kelso plus a brother James and a sister Mary Young. Funeral was at 2 pm at James Young's home with many relatives from Connellsville Philadelphia Providence East Providence Barrington Warren and the town attending. Rev Charles W Martin officiated with bearers Samuel Steen Frederick Steen Robert Steen George Smith Andrew Campbell and Joseph Richardson.

Hugh Young James Young Cottage Street Mr. Young Ireland Robert Elizabeth Young Thames Street Bristol Neck Bristol Philadelphia Esther Alexander Margaret J Walker Mary Young Connellsville Hugh Montana William San Francisco Samuel Young East Providence James Margaret Kelso Providence Barrington Warren Charles W Martin State Street Mf E Samuel Steen Frederick Steen Robert Steen George Smith Andrew Campbell This Town Joseph Richardson Nayatt

Rogers Free Library Adds 41 Volumes to Circulation

The Rogers Free Library announces 41 new titles arriving Thursday September 11 including New England Aviators 1914 1918 Great Styles of Interior Architecture My Life and Work Ariel the Life of Shelley The New Decalogue of Science Letters and Religion Under Dispute Galapagus World s End Ballads and Lyrics A Few Figs From Thistles A Small House and a Large Garden The White Devil of the Black Sea Saint Joan Old New York New Friends in Old Chester Bardeleys the Magnificent Pandora Lifts the Lid Casuals of the Sea The Time Worn Town The Mazaroff Mystery The King versus Margrave The Profiteers Chats on Science Everyday Electricity and more for boys and girls Portuguese Les Miserables in addition to Italian titles and other works

Shelley Andre Maurois A S. Wiggam John Jay Chapman Atlantic Monthly Agnes Repplier Willam Beebe Pacific Equader Darwin Bliss Carman Edna St Vincent Millay Katherine Lord Black Sea L. S. Palen Bernard Shaw Orleans New York Eilith Whartons Ife Old Chester Margaret Deland Dr Lavander Bardeleys the Magnificent Raphael Sabatini Christopher Morley Don Marquis William McFee Fletcher Mazaroff EL. F. Oppenheim F. E Slosson H T Wade Lone Scout Missy Dana Gatlin Patty Jean Webster Central High Basket Ball Victor Hugo

Driving while intoxicated case ends in small fine

In Fifth District Court Judge Frank Hammill disposed of multiple cases yesterday morning. Frank Andrade of 41 Cole Street pleaded guilty to driving a horse while intoxicated and was fined two dollars plus costs. Other matters included assault pleas, non support, and paternity continuances Scheduled orders were set with two week delays for several civil and private complaints involving Adao Cabral Mana Cabral Augusta Almeida and others.

Frank H Hammill Frank Andrade Cole Street Hugh F Kelley Adao Cabral Augusta Almeida Mana Cabral Conceicao Dos Santos Mary Pedro Manuel Pedro DeWitt E Joseph Barba DeWitt E Bolster John J Reilly James F Lavander Thomas Cooney Abraham Fisenstadt Mary King Marx Medeiros

Mrs Anne Felix Pratt is Buried Here for Interment at North Cemetery

The body of Mrs Anne Felix Pratt daughter of the late Capt John and Mary Diman Smith was brought here this afternoon for interment at the North Cemetery. She was born in Lansingburg NY July 28 1839 and married Marcene M Pratt of Essex Conn Feb 9 1863. She spent her early life in Bristol and is survived by three daughters Mrs EP Grant Foxboro Mass Miss Marry Gertrude Pratt Fall River and Miss Annie Pratt Richmond Hill NY.

Anne Felix Pratt John Mary Diman Smith North Cemetery Pratt Lansingburg Marcene M Pratt Essex Conn Bristol EP Grant Foxboro Mass Gertrude Pratt Fall River Annie Pratt Richmond Hill

The White Sister shines in Metro showcase evenings

Metro presents The White Sister starring Lillian Gish as the premier screen talent in a landmark motion picture adaptation. Scenes from Vesuvius eruption and Algerian desert treks amplify a sweeping Marion Crawford tale with haunting Italian settings and lavish production values gaining nationwide acclaim.

Metro Lillian Gish Vesuvius Italy Tripol Marion Crawford Viola Allen

Defense Test Day outlines nation wide defense plan

Major General J L Hines explains the Defense Test Day set for September 12. He says it showcases national defense plans, citizen participation, and local committees to implement the War Department’s guidance while stressing the plan is for protection, not aggression, with no extra public funds.

J. L. Hines Pershing American Defense Society Congress War Department Regular Army National Guard Citizen Army of United States Army of the Fao I. Hines

Warren Tennis Championship Title Won On Greene Courts

William H Dickerosn won the tennis championship of Warren on the Greene courts at South Warren Saturday by defeating C W Greene in the finals 6 4 4 6 3 3. The Cedric M Fox cup was presented to the winner with permanent possession earned by a second win. Hugh Gourley was the defending champion.

William H Dickerosn Warren Greene Courts South Warren C W Greene Cedric M Fox Cup Hugh Gourley

Keds Division To Resume Operations This September

National India Rubber Company plans to reopen the Keds division by departments in September. Tops cutting starts Tuesday September 16 and shoe making begins Monday September 29. Workers will receive personal letters with exact report dates and must contact Industrial Relations if unable to report on time. Five day work week schedule expected.

National India Rubber Company Keds Industrial Relations Department

Funeral of George A Arnold at First Baptist Church

The service praised George C Arnold for his civic faithfulness and long tenure as Rogers Free Library librarian. Rev Francis R Enshin led the funeral with floral tributes, a soprano alto duet, and bearers from United Brothers Lodge and the First Baptist Church. Burial followed at North Cemetery.

George A.arnold George C. Arnnld First Baptist Church Francis R. Enshin Arnold Alger May Williams James T. Robertson John W Best John G Stewart William J Munro United Brothers’ Lodge Arthur W Barrett Fred F. Hodgdon North Cemetery

McHugh Murphy Couple Wed in Natick Church

Miss Agnes E Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel A Murphy Natick married Charles F McHugh of this town at St Josephs Natick. The ceremony was by Very Rev Pierre LEsperance. Caroline Maturin sang Ave Maria. The couple will reside at 106 Bradford Street after a wedding trip to New York.

Veronica Duffy Natick Francis Connell New York McHugh Bradford Street

Funeral rites for John McElvogue held in Providence

Funeral services for John McElvogue formerly of this town were held from his home on 220 Massachusetts Avenue Providence and a 9 o'clock solemn high mass followed at St Pauls Church Warwick Avenue Edgewood. Rev Michael McCabe officiated with music by Miss Grace Murry and Margaret M Conley. Burial was at St Marys Cemetery. Relatives and friends from New York Cambridge Providence attended. Knights of Columbus provided bearers and sent floral tributes from the organization and the Massachusetts Accident Insurance Company.

John McElvogue Massachusetts Avenue Providence St. Paul's Church Warwick Avenue Edgewood Michael McCabe Grace Murry Manus Tuas Margaret M Conley St. Paul’s Council Knights of Columbus of McElvogue Knights of Columbus Massachusetts Accident Insurance Company New York Cambridge St. Mary's Cemetery

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