Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1913 — ACTOR BECOMES A PRIEST [ARTICLE]

ACTOR BECOMES A PRIEST

Michael J. Byrne of “Eight Bells" Fame Will Take Church Vows at Age ot Fifty-four. Baltimore, Md.—lt became known here that Michael J. Byrne, former actor, one of the Byrne brothers of "Eight Bells” fame, will be ordained a Catholic priest at St. Francis’ academy, Loretta, Pa. Confirmation of the tact was obtained from Or. John F. Byrne, a son of the actor, who lives here. After the death of his wife abont five years ago Mr. Byrne decided to become a priest. He will celebrate his first mass at bis old home. Norwich. Conn. Mr. Byrne is fifty-tour years old.