Political prospects and reform stance in 1876 debates
A Bristol Brad title piece surveys the 1876 election landscape. It argues Republicans show unity behind Hayes Wheeler while Democrats split over soft and hard money, with internal tensions and distrust of Tilden Hendricks amid reform interests. It notes foreign letters and Centennial reflections.
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Cincinnati
Friends of the Union
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden
Hendricks
Democratic Party
Simon
House of the Democracy
Washington
Democratic House of Representatives
Friends of
Union
Rutherford B. Hayes
Exeter preacher to deliver services at Advent Chapel
Local notes say hot weather and slow trade persist this season. C Elder FE. R. Wood of Exeter will preach in Advent Chapel tomorrow Sunday afternoon and evening.
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C. Elder
FE. R. Wood
Exeter
Advent
Go Let Us Be Thankful Election Waits for November
The speaker urges gratitude while noting the upcoming three months before the November election, suggesting calm afterward. The tone reflects a reflection on political cycles and a wish for respite after the campaign period.
Preacher M A DeWolfe Howe to Speak at St Michael’s Church
Notices recall a sermon by Ga Rt. Rev. M A DeWolfe Howe D D LL D of Central Pennsylvania at St Michael’s Church on Sunday morning. Other items report Trinity Church services, a Bristol moonlight steamer excursion by What Cheer with about one hundred excursionists, and town tax and probate court actions including wills, guardianships, and appraisals in 1876 records.
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Ouur
Bovroexz
Poenix
Boulogne
England
France
Jersey City
New York
Calais
Paris
London
B. C
Julius Cmsar
Gesoriacus
Briton
Hythe
Francis I
Henry VIII
Napoleon
Louis Napoleon
Prince
Chateau of
Ham
Ramsgate
Panapetroia
Landseer
Cupid
Yale Lock Mfg. Co
Hobbs
Chubb
Jock
Yale
Far West
Pocahontas
M. A. DeWolfe Howe
Pennsylvania
St. Michael's Church
Bristol Corner Bank
Lemuel C. Richmond
William A. Richmond
L. OC. Richmond, Jr
R. Borlin
Mason
Fall River
I. Durtee
Gannon
Providence
Aid
Baker
Wickford
Alice
Gladding
Fish
R. Borden
J. Durfee
Canonicus
Orswell
Schr
Whale
Edwards
Prudence
B. Durfee
Edith
Thayer
Warren
Stoop Aid
Fall
Schr.Teazer
Darling
Newport
Block Island
What Cheer
Gibbs
Borden, Mason
Jane
Somars
Philadelphia
C. V. Xarty
Chief
Wills
Vineyard Haven
Borden
L. C. Richmond
High Street
Codman
Bristol
Tite
Sabint White
Sabint
White
Peter Gladding
Obituary notes on revival leaders and officials from a colonial era
The text recounts funeral obsequies with Rev. Joel Mann of Brooklyn aged 87 still active in ministry. It lists deceased organizers and marshals, including Major George B. Monro (died 1869) and Col. Fales (died 1875). It profiles John R. Richmond, Yale-educated Connecticut native and Bristol lawyer, who fell ill, sailed for New Orleans, and died at sea before reaching the Mississippi River mouth.
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Joel Mann
Brooklyn
New York
George B. Monro
Col
Fales
John R. Richmond
Connecticut
Yale College
Bristol
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Vinland lore and Rhode Island seaside resort notes
The letter traces Norse exploration in 986 to Vinland and Mount Hope Bay with references to Thorfinn and Runic inscriptions at Dighton. It then shifts to Silver Spring at Vue de l Eau station in Rhode Island, describing Hiram Maxfield’s shore resort with dining halls, cottages, and popular rail excursions from Boston and Providence. About 500 daily visitors peak, rising to 1000.
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Luther L. Holden
Boston Times
Narragenset Bay
Canonicus
Massoxsoit
Bjorn
Bjarni
Herjulf
Greenland
Leif
Lucky
Erik
Red
Helluland
Labrador
Newfoundland
Markland
Nova Scotia
Vinland
Aquidnic
Rhode Island
Thorvald
Thorfinn Karisfne
Thord
Iceland
Keelness
Kjarlanes
Caps Cod
Furlerstrands
Massachusetts Bay
Straumney
Martha's Vineyam
Straumfiord
Buzzard’s Bay
Hop
Rafu
Mount Hope Bay
Horfinn
Thorfinn
Seaconnet
Pocasseer
Hast
Professor Rafn
Newport
Finn Magnusen
Dighton
Silver Spring
Vue del’ Eau
Ocean Cottage
Hiram Maxfield
Hiram
Warren
Rocky Point
Cobb
Hiram's
Providence
Folsom
Boston & Providence Railroad
Distinguished Jurist Endorses Peruvi an Syrup
A noted jurist reports a dramatic health improvement after using the Peru vian Syrup. He describes renewed vigor and energy, relief from trembling, and greater capacity for labor both mental and physical. The piece also notes a separate column feature about grape picking for SPRER's Wire and mentions the product’s hospital and elite usage in Paris London and New York.
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Sprer’s Wire
Paris
London
New York
Open air Y M C A meeting on the Common Sunday evening
The Y M C A invites all to an open air meeting on the Common tomorrow at 6 o clock if pleasant. Rev. G W Brewster the Presiding Elder will also officiate at the State street M E Church tomorrow both day and evening.
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Trinity Church
Calbraith Perry
R. A
G. W. Brewster
State Street
M. E
GX the
Good Templars
Realtura Lodge No. 32
Fellows Hall
Town Hall
Massachusetts
Speer Sambuci Wine Promoted For Summer Weakness
An advertisement claims Speers Sambuci Wine combats general weakness in warm weather, especially for Indies and nursing women. It asserts the wine contains Sambucus, is not adulterated or a patent medicine, and has supplied hospitals for twelve years, with a low price for families.
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Indies
Speer
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