Captain Robert N. Turner Named Naval Veteran Candidate
Captain Robert N Turner, a citizen candidate for senator, earned the title from commanding Farragut Post of Naval Veterans in Providence. He served in the Civil War at Ball Run, Charleston surrender, and among the earliest volunteers for three years service, later becoming a masters mate in the U. S. Navy.
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Robert N.turner
Farragut
Naval Veterans
Port of Providence
Charleston
S.C
Army
U. S. Navy
Navy discharge notice and Bristol caucus remark
The document records Mateship discharge from the U S Navy in 1865 with thanks from Secretary Gideon Welles. It notes Captain Turner’s potential election and a Bristol caucus law to align with popular wishes, reflecting civic commentary accompanying the military notice.
Fire Company to Hold Fair at Artillery Hall
A meeting of the King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 fair committee voted to stage a fair in Artillery Hall on December 16. Prizes include a diamond ring for the top cash getter and a gold watch for the top male donor. Proceeds fund red shirts belts and hats for members. veteran association planned. aim to join New England League for Masters events. Regular meeting set for Wednesday evening November 6.
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King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Artillery Hall
State Street
Robert ‘4. Peterson
Arthur Gladue
Peter McClure
Amos Trudeau
Fred Hamel
New England League
King Philips Age
Will Be Settled in Court In District Court
Oresengo Della Monte was arrested Tuesday on a charge of assaulting Gaetano Espinosa with an axe handle and pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice H F Bennett. Della Monte’s father posted surety for his appearance next Monday in District Court. On release he swore a warrant against Espinosa claiming assault. Della Monte says he entered the store to talk with Espinosa. the proprietor allegedly grabbed a knife and threatened to kill him, prompting him to grab a nearby piece of wood to defend himself. The case is expected for trial in Monday morning’s District Court session.
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Oresengo Della Monte
Gaetano Hspinosa
Justice of the Peace
H. F. Bennett
Della Monte
District Court
Espinosa
Minstrel Show Planned at Bristol Opera House in November
A minstrel entertainment is set for Bristol Opera House in late November to benefit the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company. George W. Warren leads the arrangements, with the firad part featuring nearly all Bristol’s top male and female singers.
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Bristol Opera House
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
George W. Warren
Firad
Bristol
Ladies' and Misses' Suits at $18.98
Jones & Co at Arcade Providence advertises a special line of ladies and misses suits in garnet navy and brown broadcloth with 28 inch coat velvet collar and semi fitting full pleated skirt with fold.
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Jones & CO
Arcade
Providence
Local Hallowe'en Happenings Across Town Fitness Fun
Hallowe'en celebrations filled yesterday with school parties in primary rooms and after school events. Rockwell Hall hosted a Y M C A social with ghosts, fortune tellers, games, and a moonlit setup. Public and private schools reported games, refreshments, and parades, while St Michael's and Trinity Parish housed masquerade events and a Hope street party.
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Hallowe'en
Bache
Morse
Rockwell Hall
K. J. Robertson
Helen Waldron
Helen Warren
Mollie Peckham
Hallowe
Miss Warren
Hope Street
Hope Droog Company
Grand Army Hall
Defiance Hose Company
St. Michael’s Chapel
Trinity Church
Hallowe’en
Jessie Brechin
Tina Goff Benard
Albert J. Benard
Byfield
J. F. Ganey
William J. Tobin
Ganey
Grace Pardey
Hattie M.pardey
High Street
Jon
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Wardowell Lumber CO
Bristol, R. I
Anderstrom
Staples Coal Company
New York
Boston
Home
S. B. Billings
Steeple St
Union
Providence, R. I
Edward F. Ouirk
Pawtucket
R.I
Institute Hall
Warren
Christie
Ladies OF
Hasterbrooks Block
8. B. Paull
Tallorin
Goldes
Hope St
Young’s Drug Store
Robert N. Turner
United States OF America
Navy Department
United States Navy
Washington
Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy
R. N. Turner
R. I
Turner
Robert N Turner
Fire Company
Ezra Dixon
Charles H. Manchester
James A. Miller
John B. Herreshoff
P. Skinner, Jr
Eber Holl
H. H. Shepard
George G. Pece Nath
G. Herreshoff
Board OF Managers
J. Howard Manchester
W. F. Williams
Charles H. Church Samuel P. Colt Herbert F. Bennett
Cyeus
P- Brown
William H. Thompson
Charles H. Manchester Charles B. Rockwell
Waterman’s
Edward D. Kunz
Jeweler and Optician
A. P. Nerone
W.L. Douglas
the Dime Register Bank
Tremieres
Hope and
Bradford Sts
Providence Telephone Company
Bristol County Gas & Electric Co
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