Live Questions Series Opens with Crunden Topic
The Feb 7 issue introduces Professor Crunden's initial article titled Leak the Truth as part of a broader Live Questions series. The publication promises fair, impartial discussion of current issues with leading writers from Canada and the United States contributing. The note invites reader participation and seeks candid, two sided debate on topics such as unemployment and reform. The piece also previews a return engagement of Rice & Barton at the Bristol Opera House on Feb 12, aiming to draw a large audience.
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Crunden
Canada
United States
Miller
Rice & Barton
Bristol Opera House
Opera House
Grand Lodge of
Rhode Island
Providence
Twesday
P. G. M. Geo. A. Arnold
Bristol
P. G. Wm
Fred Fish
A. Lizzie Slocum
Rebekah
Celestia Lodge
Warren
Reba Lodge
Charles Nelle
Thames Street
Will Nover
M. Cunningham
State Street
M. Conningham
Suwanee River
Savery
Suwanee
Pan@nix
Bristol Post Office Mails Schedules and Local Notices
Bristol and vicinity notes include mail closing and opening times, local reminders, ads for sales and events, court and police notices, church and club activities, deaths and funerals, and community updates from Bristol's offices and merchants.
Town Council Receives Annual Reports At Monday Session
The meeting opened early and adjourned unfinished business to next Monday. Police Chief Hoard reports 5 officers, 169 arrests, numerous offenses including 81 drunkenness and 1 murder. Town Hall costs include 2000 dollar appropriation spent with several payments requested for inclusion in current estimates. The Town Asylum houses six inmates, and farm yields produced 757.53 dollars in sales with 1400 plus expended from the annual appropriation. The Overseer of the Poor notes 1500 dollar appropriation with 1415.32 spent and a 57.23 expenditure for tramp entertainment.
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Waldron-Brownell Co
J. ‘Howard Manchester
Ward‘well Lumber Company
George A. Peckham
Trampa
Veteran A S Association Hosts Oyster Supper and Drill Show
The Bristol Train of Artillery invited the B T A Veterans Association to a chowder party. A return oyster supper followed at the armory with a drill by the artillery and a minstrel show. Despite a storm about 70 attendees enjoyed speeches, music, and a serenade for the new Major J H Bailey Jr.
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Mx Rgsen
Aelius Company
Bristol Train of Artillery
B.T. A. Veteran Association
Puanwrm
Veteran Association
Artillery
Atdi
Ihe
Companyi
Stevens
Ibre
Getdnée
Herbert Evers
Messra Ushar
Gallup
Sergi Thomas D. Henderson
Mesars Francis and Hazzard
Dr. Siegel
Col. Stevens
Col
J. B. Burgess
B. T. A. Veteran Association
Cigara
Charles A. Greene
Wm. RB. Taylor
Greene
Meigga
George W. Suydam
Co. O
1St Light Infantry
Providence
Suydam
Usher
T. ‘Lt. Veteran Association
Thomas Meiggs
Lieut
Wales
Cohe Adams
Samuel O. Swan
U. S. Navy
J. H. Bailey, Jr
Resignation Debate At Bristol Congregational Church
Rev. Henry A Stevens faces a decision next Sunday on whether to remain at Bristol or depart. The church previously rejected his resignation by a large majority, and supporters urge unity and continued service while opponents emphasize duty and best interests.
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Providence
H. W. Ladd Co
Shepard & Company
Ladd
Shepard
Henry Phillips
New Bedford
Henry A. Stevens
First Congregational Church
Bristol
St. Alban’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
North Cemetery
Frederic B. Hart
St. Athan’s Lodge
Heart
Hope Street
State Street M. E
A. W. Kingsley
David A. Pierce
Charles D. Eddy
Benjamin T. Monroe
John D. Diamond
Rev. H. A. Stevens
Henry. A. Stevens
Congregational Church
Stevens
Naval Reserve Armory Praised in 1895 Report Bristol Project
Quartermaster General Dennis commends the Bristol Naval Reserve armory as nearly complete and among the finest of its size. The granite building features a two-story front, large company and officers rooms, a uniform room, an armorer’s room, a boiler room, and a 58 by 75 foot drill hall lit by gas and electricity. The project carried an appropriation of 36 500 dollars.
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Naval Reserve Armory
Naval Reserve
Dennis
Bristol
Naval Reserves
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