Protestant Association Aims to Protect Constitution in Bristol Notice
A Bristol notice warns against Romanism and calls for Protestant unity. It cites the nation’s Protestant character and supports the Protestant Association to safeguard laws and the Constitution. The letter invokes Paul’s farewell and appeals for holiness and steadfast faith. Richiard Ry Macex, Bristol, R. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Association
Paul
Ephesus
Lord Jesus Christ
Richiard Ry Macex
Bristol, R. 1
Fragmentary 1896 Presidential Candidate Mention
The Springfield Republic cites a remark noting Christian men courting hopes of Dr. Mellen Daniel Praty and Franklin Pierce as presidential candidates in 1896. It claims such talk mocks fellow men’s infirmities and resembles a smarvel about public speculation.
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The
Springfield Republican
Dr. Mellen
Daniel Praty
Franklin Pierce
Calamity at Coney Island Beach Claims Two
A party of four at the Oceanic House beach near Coney Island ventured out during ebb tide. Rev J Elliot of Williamsburgh and his daughter were swept out and drowned before help arrived. Two rescuers saved Mr Gibbons and Miss Eastman. the bodies of the deceased were not recovered.
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Cueraymay
Davonner Drowven
Coney Island
Oceanic House
Williamsburgh
Thomas Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Father of "charmed girl" arrested over exhibition and assault
Lyford C. Hill, father and exhibitor of a girl and her snake, is jailed awaiting trial on charges of assaulting his child and coercing an unlawful exhibition. Witnesses say the girl feared him and the snake bit to draw blood. The Boston Journal supports stopping such displays and even calls for the reptile's destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyford C. Hill
Boston Journal
Fatal Steam Pipe Explosion Claims Engineer at Calender
An accident at the Calender on Sabin Street yesterday morning killed Henry Porter, an engineer at the establishment. He was releasing condensed water from a steam pipe when the steam was turned on, causing a pipe explosion that scorched him severely. Porter lingered until about eleven o'clock before dying.
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Fata
Sabin Street
Henry Porter
Porter
Providence Journal
Burglary Gang Rumored in Local Area Warning
Fall River News warns residents of recent nocturnal prowling and break in attempts by burglars. Citizens urged to guard premises and remain vigilant against likely gang activity in the neighborhood.
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Fall River News
More Recruits Sail From Montreal Port
The Montreal Herald reports ninety seven recruits sailed on Sunday, many French Canadians who had served in the States and now enlist for Upper Canada. It notes large waves of hardy men, though considered hard cases by fortune, with about five thousand recruits expected to pass that route this season.
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Montreal Herald
States
Upper Canada
The
Herald
Dears
Manchester
Joseph Gilman
Hulme
Joe
Little Over
Derby
Rodney
Hood
West Indies
Port Royal
Count de Grasse
Nore
Mr. Pitt
London
Nelson
St. George
Baltic
Copenhagen
Royal Navy
Seringapatam
Widow Merriby Ends Life in Barn Near Taunton
The widow of Thos Rose, 61, Merriby, hanged herself with a handkerchief in her barn about 7 o clock Saturday. One son survives. No motive is found. a jury of inquest by Coroner Babbitt attributes the act to temporary mental derangement. Taunton Yazetle.
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Merriby
Thos, Rose
Inques
Babbitt
Taunton Yazetle
Beane to Death The Providence Jooma Banans
A fire report from an old town describes Slocom living alone whose house burned. Neighbors found him inside after smoke rose from the building he occupied. Slocom, known for intemperate habits, perished despite attempts to extinguish the flames. He had recently been seen trying to light his pipe. He formerly resided in the town.
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Beane
Slocom
Slocum
Kilby Bark Ties Up After Onboard Attack Off Cape Cod
The Kilby from New York for Quebec anchored off Nan tasket Roads after a murder at sea. The mate William Thompson was struck with an axe by the cook while in the galley near Cape Cod and is in critical condition in hospital. The cook is ironed aboard a steamer to be brought below. Excitement also swirls in Hamilton Ohio over an assassination linked to a priest and a Catholic Odd Fellows member. A Rochester man was jailed for failing to restore lost money.
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Boston
Kilby
New York
Quebec
Nan‘tasket
Wm.Thompson
Cape Cod
Hamilton
Ohio
Edward Getz
Odd Fellows
Iva
Getz
Washington
Providence
Sosiety
Railroad Halle
New York and Erie Railroad
New York Railroad
Stonington
Joseph J. Cooke
Proassent
C.T. Rein
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry Promoted in Early 19th Century Ad
An old Washingtonian notice touts Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry as a remedy for colds and irritation, claiming it soothes coughs, improves appetite, and aids general health. It lists agents and doctors as endorsers and notes availability from pharmacists and merchants.
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Washingtonian
Vince
China
Gael Health. Sold By All Deaggists
Butts
Wrpper
Cristol
N. Giftwd
J. Wy Briggs
S. Dintyy Warren
Edward
Gealorts Swanzey
Joseph
Corna ehwall Salve Advertised for Burns and Wounds
The Corna ehwall Massasoit Salve claims to draw out sareneas from flesh, soften skin and stop tormentors. It purportedly cures burns chills wounds and bruises and is sold for 25 cents per box. Sullivan proprietor 120 Washington Street Boston agent for Bristol H N Gifted Warren Edward Sann Hers Denggins Sold state wide through Denggins.
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Denggins
Marriages and notices from Providence and nearby towns
Marriages announced at Providence and surrounding areas list George N Green wed Mary Jane Weal in Providence on January 22. Luther Green with Annie R Parker of Holliston. Miss Williams Wardwell of Fall River. Joseph Jackson with Betty Cooper. Burton Sprague in Bridgeport. Jemima Arnold of Fall River. George Cannon with Mary Murray. Robert Howland with Jane Allen. Joe Founton. Wa L Richmond with Priscilla Vuice of New Bedford.
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Providence
George N. Green
Mise
Mary Jane Weal
Luther Green
R. Parker
Holliston
Fall River
Guardner
Warren
Miee
M. Wardwell
Joseph Jackson
Mra
Betney Cooper
Me. Burton Sprague
Bridgeport
Obituaries Notice Compendium for New England Towns
List of deaths including Tu Warren age 68 Mrs Mary Howe wife of Allen Howe in 81st year and others in Barrington Providence Fall River New Bedford New York. Entries mention ages and spouses with brief identifiers such as Phebe Smith Asher Robbins Huldah Spelman and infant Mary Sturges.
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Tu Warren
Mary
Allen
Howe
Be- Wyle Usher
Tu Barrington
Phebe Smith
Ava Smith
Tu Newport
Christopher Ellery Robbins
Fisq
Asher Robbing
Providence
Huldal Spelman
James E. Spelman
Fall River
Lark A
H. H. Fish
New Bedford
My Brigga
New York
Mary Sturges
Jeremiah M
Mary Jane Wardwell
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Rochester
N. Y
Thomas Hall
Lfe
Hall
Wnr
Loston Journal
New York City
Philadelphia Ledger
Andrew McColley
Joseph Houstons
Milford Hundred
Del
Wasmngton
Charles L. Chapman
Banking House
of Riggs & Co
Geocharuia L
Boston Times
Newport
Bradford Durfee
Bristol
Our Bay
Marine Journal
Port OF
Brachord Durfee
Durfee
Pall Rivers
Steaner Peery
Woolsey
Sarah E
Eldred
Enat Greenwich
Richard Smith
Pitioan
Bloop Navigator
Phillips
Denia
Helen
Pearse
J. M.parker
Dunlar
Abeona
Waodeley
Weat Poul
N. UL
Humsher
AT &T J
Win
Allon
Wells
Provilencea
Sailod
Icir
Tinerine
Ashford
Beadford Durfee
Perry
Woulary
Sele Saab E
Elvidge
Portsmouth
Shion
Pitkin
Prive
Chief
William
Previlnnce
James M. Marker
Dusher
Arnold
Greenwich
Ringer
Davie
Irons
Somerset
Fame
Walden
Byailford Durfee
Durkee
Woolery
Ian Newport
Behr Nievand
Smith
Konbook
J. M. Parker
Dunbar
Full River
Sel Baran Ludwig
Kondoubt
Bristol Sten
Mii Co
Bloop Chief
Williston
Pall River
Croton
Ely
Thie Port
Port Au Prince
Wiknington
N. C
A. G. Washburn
Camm
Port Au Prines
Malta
Massasoit
WL. Hl. Bourn Ould
Ol’ Wolf
Wmn. I
Spooner
Hope St
Irving Market
Episcopal Church
Simmons
Geo
W. Douglass
State Street
C. Lamb
Hope Street
D. A. Waldron
Kimmel
Cleaver
Lyon
Batchelder
Prof
Wood
Drury
Congress Water
Jan.uary
Bowen & Freeborn
Waldron
Extra
J. B. Munro
Turvey
John Bull
Reading
Miller's
Simmons & CO
Alto
Southern
Swanzey
Pitman
Parle & CO
Providence, Warren, and Bristol Railroad Co
Bristol Warren
Bank Hille
Star
Earle & Co
Harnden's
South & Wen
Adams Express
Hartford
Springheld
Lawton & Co
New London
North Main
Coles Howl
Bristol Hotel
N. Warren
HIN Coats
A. Waldrow
Cheap Cash
M. W. Pierce, Jr
Benj, Tilley
BR. G
Brow
Portland
Maine
Dhl
Cooper
B. Munro
Intelligence Ofice
Bradford
Hope Streets
Gifford
Clive
T. M. Paine
Tl v
Pippo al
M. We Pierce
Rhode
Rere
Grae NY Wunrol
Congress
Dontinnmabier
Benj. C, Barrub
Toon
Peter Gladding
Rocky Point
Mrevidemor
East Greenwich
Narragansett
Mount Hope Bay
Samuel Thompson
Fiat Smiling Baggt V Cipy
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
Thuralay
Doaton Wid
Worcester
Fox Point
Deistol
Ceorge
Greene
Union Street
Wadeworth Place
Su Lewis Richmond
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Society For ‘the Encouragement
W, Mes Bayley
Bayler
Bayley
Try
G. MW. Reynolds
Cotlege
John Waldron
Byaboe Waldron
WM. R. Taylor, Adie
Gilead
Molussog
Suleratus
Civonery
Cnsetie Wek
Irovisiona
United
Vermont
Burlington
Poew Gs Byam Unio
Street Ainety Union
Sueet Bane
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