Bristol Captain Turner Speaks at Providence Hearing
Capt Robert N Turner of Bristol testified before the House judiciary committee on a bill to appoint a commissioner for election corruption suppression. He noted campaign costs, voting patterns, and a prior Bristol election, urging favorable passage amid a cold. Also reported: Abner S Johnson Jr found wandering near Bristol shore, identified as Pawtucket man. father to retrieve him.
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Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Robert N. Turner
Providence
Capt. Turner
Garvin
State House
Gov
Bishop McVickar
McDonald
Brown University
Turner
Clarke H Johnson
Smithfield
Bristol
Edward T. Nichols
Samuel P. Colt
North Point
A. S. Johnson
Pawtucket
A S. Johnson
Abner S. Johnson, Jr
Middle Street
Hope Street
NEW COLONEL FOR BRISTOL TRAIN OF ARTILLERY
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its annual meeting at the State street armory. Arthur W. Barrett was elected colonel with Stephen W. Bourn as lieutenant colonel and William H. Gardner as major. New officers include John J. Phair captain and Nathaniel W. Sparks lieutenant, plus sergeants and corporals. The group plans to attend the UTA Providence anniversary on April 22, leaving at 2:15 p.m. for the parade and banquet, and will also join St Mary's Fife and Drum Band on April 23. A June festival was proposed. Col. Barrett will host members after the meeting, and Barrett's serenade followed the vote.
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Providence
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street
Arthur W. Barrett
Stephen W. Bourn
William H. Gardner
John J. Phair
Nathaniel W. Sparks
Charles F. Card
Robert J. Anderson
John T. Robertson
Robert Bingham
William Burke
Archibald M. Graham
Thomas B. Clarke
Frank Pinheiro
Arthur Gray
Armory
Lieut
W. Sparks
United Train of Artillery
St Mary’s
W. H. Gardner
Sergis R.J Anderson
J. T Robertson
R. Bingham
A. M. Graham
Hrablinski
F. M. Straight
J. H Batley, Jr
N Y
N. H. and Hartford Railroad Co
Y M C A. Bristol director resigns for Allentown post
C W Smith, Bristol Y M C A physical director and general secretary since last June, resigns effective May 1 to become physical director of the Allentown Y M C A. The board accepted the resignation with regret, noting Smith’s faithful service.
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C. W. Smith
Allentown
Smith
Rhosaha
Puram
Bristol
Christmas Tree Not Yet Submitted for Borrowing
A humorous exchange about a local Christmas tree unknown to neighbors. The Suburbanite notes residents have not yet sent in a request to borrow it, while His Wife questions how that could be.
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Tree
Winchester man helps wife with Dr King’s Life Pills
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife’s stomach and liver trouble when doctors could not help. He used Dr King’s New Life Pills from J H Young & Co drug store and she recovered quickly and was eventually cured.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
J. H. Young & Co’s
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Swift
Lowell
Stockbridge
the German Clothing Co
Easterbrooks Block
State ST
German Clothing CO
Waltham Watch
Waltham
Stevens & Co
Sristot Jewelers
Just
Huyler
RL. Drug CO
Hope St
Acorn
UCK
Bristol Phoenix
Gatarah
Mayor Yard
Emory M. Yard
Trenton
N. J
Rhode Island Drug Company
Bristol, R. I
Industrial Trust Company
Connery
Mien
Alli Fresh
Tremieres
Sraorono Streets
Bris
Stove
B. C. Gas & Electric Co
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