Italy Declares War on Austria as Britain Reports Dardanelles Loss
Italy finally declares war on Austria Hungary as hostilities begin along the frontier with Italian towns shelled by Austrian forces. British battleship Triumph torpedoed in the Dardanelles, sinking in seven minutes with heavy allied losses, while Nebraskan escapes damage off Ireland. Bulgaria maintains neutrality amid regional tension. Russian counteroffensives continue near the San and Przemysl, as Romania Greece and Bulgaria watch developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Aving
Austria
Germa
Venice
Ancona
Porto Corsini
Barretta
Gesi
Potensa Picena
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Dardanelles
New Zealand
Gallipoli
Berlin
Athens
Pardaeages
Triumph
Goliath
Irresistible
Ocean
Bouvet
Fastnet Rocks
Ireland
Liverpool
North Sea
New York
Norfolk
Austria-Hungary
Commissariat
Cape Kiephali
Roumania
Greece
Bulgaria
Turkey
Sofia
Galicia
Russia
San
Jaroslav
Przemysl
Diplomatic Johnny and a Backyard Party
A short tale recounts Johnny inviting friends to a party in the back yard. Each boy fetched a contribution from his mother while Johnny's mother provided cookies for all. Johnny notices the others brought bread and butter and asks if everyone will eat what they brought. The piece also notes Providence residents mostly shop for clothing at Barnaby's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
John
Automobile Registrations In Bristol Warren and Barrington
Last week at the State Board of Public Roads office registrations listed include 17078 John B Herreshoff Bristol Saxon runabout 325 William F Duffy Bristol Waverly runabout and others across Warren Bristol and Barrington such as 17172 John O Waterman Warren Ford runabout 17127 L Simeon Berube Warren Richard Brasier runabout 17178 Herman H Possner Warren Interstate touring 17103 Mrs Eliza Potter Warren Metz touring and 17185 Walter G West Barrington Studebaker touring with several more names and vehicles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Herreshoff
Bristol
William F. Duffy
Waverly
Halsey Chase
Buick
eRichard C. Quirk
Ford
John O. Waterman
Warren
L. Simeon Berube
Richard Brasier
Herman H. Possner
Charles Higgins
Eliza Potter
Metz
Martin T. Nelle
LeRoy Fales
Barrington
Fiat
Walter G. West
Studebaker
Freckles remedy touted with money back guarantee
An advertisement claims a physician endorsed prescription removes freckles and provides a clear complexion. Sold by W. H. Buffington and druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. Users may see lighter freckles fade after first applications. Do not hide freckles under makeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Administration Notice of Wardwell Estate Probate
Executors of Sophia Lindsa Wardwell s estate announce probate acceptance and bond filing. Claims against the Bristol Maine estate must be filed with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from this advertisement date.
Notice of Estate Administration in Bristol Rhode Island
Providence R I May 7 1915 The undersigned appointed administrator with will annexed of Julia G Holmes estate of Bristol deceased bonds filed all persons with claims against said estate must file by first advertisement hereof Industrial Trust Co by J Cunliffe Bullock assistant secretary dates shown 5 14 21 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Lindsa Wardwell
Bristol
Brodr Jseand Hosea
Aaust Ve
Clinton T. Sherman
Providence
R. J
Julia G. Holmes
Industrial Trust Co
J. Cunliffe Bullock
Probate petitions seek sale of Bristol estates in 1915
In Bristol on May 20 1915 probate petitions by Thomas F Leahy and M Coggeshall Clerk request court approval to sell parts of estates of John Riley James Riley to cover debts funeral expenses and family support. Notices call for fourteen day publication in the Bristol Phoenix prior to June 7 1915 hearing at 10 20 A M.
Bristol Estate of Ignacio Balzano Administrator Requested
In Bristol on May 13 1916 Rose Balzano widow of the deceased Ignacio Balzano requests appointment as administrator of the Bristol estate. The matter is referred to June 7 1915 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phenix. John M Coughshall Clerk. 5 14 21 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John Riley Thomas KF. Leahy
John Riley
Gooding
James J. Freeborn
Alexander Tattrie
Mark
A. D'W. Howe
Bernard Riley
John B. Pearce
Mount Road
Mott’s Lane
Bristol -Phoenix
John M. Cogges
Geshall
Thomas F. Leahy
James Riley
Howland’s Lane
Howland
Mark A. D’w. Howe
Benjamin R. Wilson
Robert E. Bullock
Gooding's
Baid
Gooding’s
Mark A. D.W. Howe
Alexander Tattle
Probate
Bristol Phoenix
M. Coggeshall
Ignacio Balzano
Rose Balzano
Acio Balzano
Bristol Phenix
John M. Cougeshall
John O'Connor
J. M. Coggeshall
John McCarty
Hugh D. McCarty
Providence
R. L
John M. Coggeshall
Bernard
Riley Thomas
Godding
James’ “Riley, Rae
Joy
James Ie Freehorn
John B
Pearce
Jxdine
Gaid
John M. Cogg
Eshall
James J. Walsh
Mary E. Walsh
John M. Cogghshall
Lillian F. Munro
Wilfred H. Munro
Lilian F. Munro
Estate of William R. Trotter Final Account and Distribution
Bristol, May 13, 1916. Robert N. Turner as administrator presents final account of William R. Trotter and requests order of distribution to heirs at law. Hearing set for June 7, 1915 at 10:30 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
Coal Proposals Open by Bristol Town Clerk in 1916
Bristol town will accept sealed bids for 55 tons and 20 tons of free burning white ash stove and egg coal for fire stations and Burnside Memorial Building. Proposals due by June 2 1915 with 9 percent required and right to reject bids reserved. Envelopes marked Proposals for Fuel. Town Clerk John M Coggshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Burnside Memorial
Adarmen Nes
Bajohn M. Coggeshall
Canvassers Notice From Bristol Town Clerk 1915 Session
The Bristol Town Council as a Board of Canvassers will meet in Memorial Building on Wednesday June 2 1915 at 8 PM to canvass the list of property voters for the Special Town Meeting on Monday June 7 1915. John M Coggshall Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. L
Memorial
Probate notices and town meeting call Bristol Rhode Island 1915
Probate court schedules hearings on wills for John O Connor and Bernard Riley estates. Hugh D McCarty seeks administrator for John McCarty estate. Bristol Town Council calls a special town meeting June 7 1915 to vote on school house funding and debt. Court authorizes sale of estate portions to cover debts with allowances for funeral and family support. Notices published in Bristol Phenix.
Estates of Walsh and Munro schedule final accounts
In Bristol May 20 1915 final account of Mary E Walsh administratrix of James J Walsh estate presented for allowance and referred to June 7 1916. In Bristol May 19 1918 Wilfred H Munro executor of Lilian F Munro will presents account with legacies paid and referred.
Guardian's Notice of Estate Bond Filing in Bristol
Providence May 11 1915 Guardian of Lawrence M Kort estate of Bristol Town notifies heirs and interested parties to file proof with the Clerk within six months from first advertisement. Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. by P H Gardner vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Withder
Bristol
Lawrence M. Kortright
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co
P H. Gardner
Week Off Earned By Clerk After Wedding Plan
A clerk requests a week off to attend a friend's wedding. The employer questions the reason and learns the friend will soon be the clerk's wife after the ceremony. The exchange highlights workplace understanding of personal life events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Roosevelt Quote On Labor And Courage In Hard Times
Noted leader Theodore Roosevelt asserts that progress comes through labor and painful effort. The reflection emphasizes grim energy and resolute courage as paths to better outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
MT In
Fin Henry
M. Darling
ZIME
A. Block Storey
Bling
R. I
Barnaby’s
Cornelius Harrington
Joyce Street
Warren, R
Lamson & Hubbard
W.M. Connery
The
State Board of Public Roads
William R. Trotter
Robert N. Turner
State OF Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol, SC
Rhode Island
Financial Town Meeting
Thomas E. Johnson
William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
John Temple Drury
Chiropodist
T. Clarke Brown, Jr
Constitution St. Tel
R. Bristol
Trudell, Bros
Eire Insurance
Bey Peck
Ansurance
B. W. Wali Box
Ber Wall R. I
G.W
Simmons
G.M. Wilbur
Corineetors
Hope Street
Liscomb
Goggeshale
Charles BH
Walter HB
Isaac B. Munro
Y. Bristol
Dorchester Mutual Iteins Co
Boston
E. L. Watson & CO
A. W. Orgelman
State Street
Weaver & Matheson Builders
E. K. Reynolds
High Street
Hydraulion Hall
Church St. Cor
Pearse Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!