Navy chart shows ship tallies and looming contractor delays
A chart details the navy's fleet and construction status with nine projected dreadnoughts, four battle cruisers, twenty-eight destroyers, submarines, fuel ships, transports, and support vessels. It notes contractor delays threatening the program and outlines current and reserve force numbers and officer shortages, with plans to accelerate commissions and examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
War Department
Miliary Training Camps Association
Bequest for Administratrix of Mary Coyle Estate
In Bristol on January 31 1917 Catherine Coyle and Susan Coyle sisters of Mary Coyle deceased intestate request Catherine Coyle or another suitable person be appointed Administratrix. The matter is set for February 19 1917 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol with fourteen days notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Coyle
Susan Coyle
Mary Coyle
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
Ee McOggeshall
Bristol Probate Court Hears Guardian Petition for Minor Stetson Clowes
Emily Roberts Clowes of Bristol petitions to be appointed guardian of her son Stetson Clowes, a minor under fourteen. The matter is set for February 19 1917 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room with fourteen days of weekly notices to follow.
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Emily Roberts Clowes
Bristol
Stetson Clowes
George
Briatol
Bristol Phoenix
Eo Coggeshall
State Street M E Church Fourth Conference Elects Pastoral Call
The State Street M E Church held the fourth quarterly conference last evening with Rev Dr A C McGilton extended a unanimous call to continue as pastor for a fifth year. District Superintendent Francis Cooper presided and chairmen for under the new year were named across boards including Stewards Crandall Blaisdell Pollock Potter and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street M. E
A. C. McGilton
Francis Cooper
Board of Stewards
Fred G. Blaisdell
Ezra Dixon
George T. Pollock
John
Freedman’s Aid Society
Emma Crandall
Fannie Congdon
Nellie Herzig
Myrtle Sylvester
Hannah Maxfield
Myra Blaisdell
William P. Paine
George A. Richardson
Paul Herzig
Ruby Blaisdell
Lena Congdon
Nellie Sylvester
William H Maxfield
Arthur T Newman
Clinton T. Sherman
George A Richardson
Parsonage and Furniture—Board of Trustees
Ladies’ Aid Society
Annie Richardson
Annie R Dixon
Sarah D Bosworth
Fred ( Blaisdell
George T Pollock
Herbert Towne
Fred G Blaisdell
John Holton
Oscar M Crandall
Clinton T Sherman
John H Potter
Frank T. Remyeres
Anna R. Thompson
Ellan Coggeshall
Seraphine Paull
Open House at Pawtucket Y M C A Aprons Night Program
A special committee plans an open house for adult members next Friday evening February 23. The event features a 20 man all round gymnasium exhibition including acrobatics wrestling pyramid building marching drills apparatus work and illuminated club swinging. Free bowling and pool will be offered with matches among members.
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Pawtucket Y M
Vinol Restores Farmer After Grippe in Ohio
James Martin credits Vinol with curing his lingering cough and nervous weakness after grippe in Wapakoneta Ohio. He says the constitutional remedy builds up the body and relieves chronic coughs colds and bronchitis. Hope Drug Co Bristol.
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Wapakoneta
Ohio
Vinci
James Martin
Nazimova Heads Pastime Bill With War Brides and Barrymore Spotlight
Nazimova appears tonight at the Pastime Theatre in a photo drama adaptation of War Brides, a tragedy of love and militarism. Tomorrow Ethel Barrymore stars in The White Raven in a five act Metro production featuring song and dance and a dramatic tour through luxury to hardship. Next Thursday Charles Richman booked for The Hero of Submarine D-2. arrive early for best seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Marion Craig Wentworth
Egins
Joan
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Yukon
Charles Richman
Grace LeRue Headlines Keith’s Providence Week
Keith's Providence Theatre rolls out a top week led by Grace LeRue the world renowned singer with a career spanning London Paris and major revues. The program includes Creation a $20 000 scenic spectacle with a Birth of the Universe and a comedy Prevarication starring Bert Baker and company plus Moon Morris Two in One Dance and other acts.
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Keith
Providence Theatre
Grace LeRue
Miss LaRue
Providence
Mme. Troubbadour
Betsy
London
Paris
Bert Baker
Moon & Morris
New York Winter Garden
Florrie Millership
Lady Dainty
Will Morrissey
Freddie Clinton
Obituary of Mrs Angelina Ruggeiro
Mrs Angelina Ruggeiro widow of Alfonso Ruggeiro died Wednesday morning at 4 o clock at her home 213 State Street after a long illness. She was 65 born in Italy and had lived here many years. Her husband died January 30 of this year. She leaves two sons living in town. Funeral held yesterday at 8:30 from her residence to the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel for a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Joseph Poja, with Rev T J Gillan and Rev Edward Cahill also assisting. Interment at St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina Ruggeiro
Angelina, Ruggeiro
Alfonso Ruggeiro
State Street
Italy
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Joseph Poja
T. J. Gillan
St. Mary’s Gheeehs
Edward I Cahill
St. Mary's Church
Louise Maturi
Ave Marie
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mrs Mary I Slade Dies After Pneumonia Complications
Mrs Mary I Slade widow of George Slade died yesterday morning at 254 Hope Street after pneumonia complications. A lifelong town resident born to Simeon and Hannah Doty, she was 84 and survived by four daughters Mrs Herbert B Burnham Martha Dora and Bertha Slade. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Hope Street residence with Rev John E Whitley officiating.
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Mary
Slade
Mary I
George Slade
Hope Street
Simeon
Hannah Doty
First Congregational Church
Herbert B. Burnham
Martha
Dora
Bertha Slade
John E. Whitley
Widow Mary A. Andrews dies at Hampden Meadows home
Mrs Mary A Andrews widow of Samuel C Andrews died Wednesday noon at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Eugene F Walls Hampden Meadows Born in this town She was twice married her first husband the late John Lawton of this town Funeral was private
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Mary A. Andrews
Samuel C. Andrews
Eugene F Walls
Hampden Meadows
Hontis
Mary C Bowen
Andrews
John Lawton
Adjudged Guilty Alleged in Fifth District Court
Manuel Alves was adjudged probably guilty of a serious charge by Judge F H Ham mill in the Fifth District Court. He was bound over in $1000 to await the grand jury action and committed to Bristol County Jail after bonds could not be secured. In a separate case Warren Alexander was arrested by Chief Dwyer at the National India Rubber Company plant and later transported to Hyannis Mass to face a serious charge.
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Aere
Manuel Alves
Hilda Mora
F. H. Hammill
Bristol
Warren Alexander
National India Rubber Company
Thomas Dwyer
Hyannis
Mass
Funeral for Mrs Johanna Eckhardt Held at Prospect Street
The funeral for Mrs Johanna Eckhardt wife of Christian H Eckhardt was held yesterday afternoon at 1 30 from her Prospect Street home Rev Anson B Howard of St Michael Church conducted the service Relatives from Boston and elsewhere in Massachusetts attended Bearers included Herman Gablinski William Shepard George H Marz and Charles Nelle II The body was entombed at North Cemetery.
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Johanna Eckhardt
Christian H. Eckhardt
Prospect Street
Anson B Howard
St. Michael's Church
Boston
Massachusetts
Herman Gablinski
William Shepard
George H. Marz
Charles Nelle
North Cemetery
Col C. H Straight Celebrates 71st Birthday
Col C. H Straight observed the 71st anniversary of his birth at his Hope Street home. Relatives and friends gathered for afternoon and evening celebrations and refreshments were served. Straight received many birthday gifts.
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C. H Straight
Hope Street
Col Straight
Bristol area public events schedule spans January to February
A condensed list of upcoming events includes a Annual Fair at the Hydraulic Engine and Hose Company Hall on Saturdays January 20 and 27 and February 2 9 and 16 at the G A R Hall. Whist events take place February 16 at Odd Fellows Hall and February 17 at Mrs W J Fish home. February 19 and 20 feature Miniature Pinafore in Pastime Theatre by First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts and a Stereopticon address Beautiful Italy by Edward E Bohner at Colt Memorial High School. An Annual Banquet of the Bristol Improvement Association is set for February 20 at Hotel Belvedere and a Masquerade Ball by Sons of Italy No 476 at Italian Hall on Wood Street.
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Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
A. R. Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
United Brothers’ Social Club
W. J. Fish
Franklin Street
Reba Lodge
M.S. Pinafore
Bristol
R. I. Boy Scouts
Italy
Colt Memorial High School
Edward E. Bohner
Providence
Mothers’ Club
Bristol Improvement Association
Hotel Belvedere
Italian Hall
Wood Street
Sons of Italy
Freitas Couple Welcome Daughter in Rehoboth
In Rehoboth on February 14, Candice Freitas and her husband welcomed a daughter born to the Freitas family, formerly of this town.
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Freitas
Rehoboth
Candice Freitas
Obituary notices from Barrington area deaths
Deaths announce Mary Ann Andrews aged 85 widow of Samuel C. Andrews on Feb 14 in Barrington. William C. Heath aged about 66 died Feb 12 in Barrington. Angelina Ruggeiro widow of Alfonso Ruggeiro died Feb 14 in town aged 65. Mary I Slade widow of George Slade died Feb 15 in town aged 84.
Probate Court Plans Will Testate for Antonio Carlos
Probate records in Bristol on February 16 1917 show an instrument filed as the last will and testament of Antonio Carlos late of Bristol deceased. The court set March 5 1917 at 10 30 in the Probate Court Room for consideration and ordered fourteen days of notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Antonio Carlos
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Cogghshall
Estate of George T Lowe final account filed in Bristol
Bristol February 15 1917 George F Lowe administrator presents final account of George T Lowe deceased with written petition for distribution of remaining balance among heirs at law. Hearing set 1917 at 10 30 o clock A M Probate Court Room Bristol. Probate Clerk John M Coggshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
George T. Lowe
George F. Lowe
Bristol Phenix
John M. Coggeshall
Estate of Margaret McKay final account filed in Bristol
Isabella Wilkinson as administratrix presents the final account of Margaret Molate of Bristol deceased for allowance. The account shows credit from sale of real estate and is referred to February 19, 1917, at 10 30 AM at the Probate office. Bristol Phenix reports Coggeshall, Probate Clerk.
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Bristol
Margaret McKay Isabella Wilkinson
Margaret Molate
Ald
Bristol Phenix
Coggeshall
Bristol Probate Guardian Choice For Elizabeth Ward Clowes
In Bristol on February 1 1917 Elizabeth Ward Clowes a minor over fourteen informs the court she has chosen Emily Roberts Clowes as guardian of her person and estate The court refers the request to February 19 1917 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room and orders fourteen days of weekly notice in the Bristol Phenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Elizabeth Ward Clowes
George
Emily Roberts Clowes
Obate
World War I Territorial Changes and Allied Occupations
An overview notes German colonies in Africa and the Pacific under Allied control. British and French forces capture Togoland and German Southwest Africa. Japan and colonial troops from Australia and New Zealand appear in Pacific theaters. Kiao-Chau falls early. most colonies are held by Britain.
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Germa
East Africay
Sis
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
New Caledonia
Japan
Togoland
Gulf of Guinea
Botha
Africa
Amperoon
Kiao-Chau
Papan
Bristol Probate Notice for Estate of John W Eddy
February 14 1917 Bristol Massachusetts estate of John W Eddy will and testament probate records show administrator with will annexed Frank H Hammill of Bristol and Swansea named. Request by C Morrissey daughter for administratrix bonis non appointment and hearing set March 5 1917 at 10 30 Belvolk Court in Bristol.
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Bristol
John W. Eddy
Frank H. Hammill
Swansea
Bris
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Ithode Island
Bristol Phenix
John M. Coggeshall
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Lowell Amumal
Lowell
Waite
Lowell Fertilizer Co
Mase
the United States Navy
Robate
Town OF
Y. M.C
Grippe
Vinol
Mr. Martin
Hope Drug CO
Keith's Theatre
Aarteheg 4
Sparks
Bottonley
Pearce F. Macauley
Munro Coneen Ares
Honk Honks
Honk Honks C. F. Dimond
W. Foster
R Dimond
H. Church
Dimond
South Ends
Sanford Wee
LeClair
Manchester
Ewman
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
BH. L'F. Colwell
Telephore
Constitution Street
Insurance and Mortgages
N. J. Golden
Congregational Street
John H. Eee
C. Morrissey
John Eee Kasey
Sai Bristol
Belvolk
Robe Court
Mesideration
John M. Coggesball
E. W. Weaver
Union Street
G. M
Wilbur Undertaker
Walter H. Coggeshall
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson & CO
Industrial ‘Trust Co
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical
Senet House
Bradford Street
Constitution St
W. Bristel
RB. L
Otis L. Wood
DeWolf Avenue
Northip Bros. Re
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