New Comers from Great Britain and Tem American Mannorn
Our New York correspondent reports on the transfer of Lion of London and Scottish Union and National to Martin Bennett Jr who led the Connecticut Fire to stability after Chicago losses. Bennetts presidency 1872 saw stockholders share $500,000 in three years and a $250,000 surplus rise. The piece notes Bennett’s integrity industry and courtesy and records the board’s reluctant approval of his resignation on October 11 1850.
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Great Britain
The
Chronicle
New York
United States
the Lion
London
Scottish Union and National
Edinburgh
Martin Bennett, Jr
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Bennett
Connecticut Fire
Chicago
Noriega Brand Cigars Promised to Pleasure Patrons
In a period-appropriate notice a seller appeals to male customers to skip moulded cigars and choose the old fashioned Noriega brand for unalloyed pleasure, urging purchase from J. H. Young & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noriega
J. H. Young & Co
Town Hall events and local notices a week ahead
Amy Btones Triple Alliance visits town hall next Thursday evening. The winter term of public schools begins Monday morning. Ka Noriega Cigars advertise Havana leaf segments. Remington of Fall River will lead the Y M C A meeting Sunday afternoon. Rev P R Day will preach at the Congregational Church Sunday evening at 7. Sans Souci Opera Co of Providence presents Fatinitza at Town Hall this Saturday evening. Oriental Minstrel and Variety Combination perform Monday evening. St Albans Lodge No 6 A F and A M members visited Captain Joseph S Thompson on Hope Street for a social collation. Ten or twelve bicyclists rode in from Providence Saturday, stopping at Warren, then returning home, after a brisk ride.
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Sans Souci Opera Co
Providence
Fatinitza
Town Hall
Easterbrooks’s
St. Alban's Lodge
No. 6
A. F
A. M
Joseph S. Thompson
Hope Street
Warren
Workmen blast rocks to straighten Mott's Lane
Workmen have been blasting and removing ledge on the south side of Mott's lane near Rock street for weeks. The road will be straightened and improved, with crushed stones to be used on roads where needed. Blasting is directed by Councilmen Goff and Lindsey.
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Sie
Mott's Lane
Rock Street
State Street
Goff and
Lindsey
Police raid targets Bradford and State street liquor saloons
Police visited saloons owned by E M Trombly and Joseph Trudell on Bradford street and Daniel McPhee on State street Monday night. Complaints were filed, and the named parties were arrested Tuesday by Town Sergeant Janes Hoard Jr. They were arraigned before Justice Warner, pled not guilty to keeping liquors for sale contrary to law, and were required to post bail for trial Friday afternoon.
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E. M. Trombly
Joseph Trudell
Bradford Street
Daniel McPhee
State Street
Janes Hoard, Jr
Justice Warner
Duprez Benedicts Minstrels to Perform in Town Hall
Duprez and Benedicts Minstrels will present a lively show at Town Hall Tuesday evening. The troupe claims long standing, with negro minstrelsy and artistic singing. Tickets available at G W Easterbrooks store for 35 cents, general admission 25 cents.
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Duprez
High School Examinations Celebrate Strong Winter Prep
The Fall term closed with exams and a thriving Byfield school system led by Principal J A Estee and Assistant Miss A B Manchester. Thirty seven students attend with many more expected. two pupils, Lena Thurston and Ava Close, earned top averages in department 99 with 95.5 and 96.5 averages respectively.
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J. A. Estee
Byfield
A. B. Manchester
Lena Thurston
Ava Close
Steel Steamships of the Future Rise Over England
The Journal of Commerce notes English steel plate gains, yet American-made steel is shown to equal or surpass English quality. Herreshoff Manufacturing Company pioneers steam launches for naval use, with U S Navy engineers evaluating improvements. A later report promises a detailed US Naval Engineers assessment, highlighting American skill and industry progress. The piece also covers the Briston County Sunday School Convention, with officers elected and lectures delivered, followed by evening services and a large attendance.
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Journal of Commerce
New York
America
United States
England
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Herreshoff Manufacturing
Navy Department
Board of
United States Naval Engineers
Herreshoff
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Herreshoffs
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Artigang
Briston County Sounday
State Street
M. E
E. G. Taylor
Wm. House
Morrison
Geo. L. Locke
Dr. Morrison
Messrs
H. B. Parker
Mark H. Wood
Joseph Mietz
H. Crocker
D. A. Waldron
Waldron
Fred. P. Church
Charles H. Spooner
Alfred B. Gardiner
Alfred B. Gardiner. Committee On Finances—Messrs. Lewis B. Smith
Parmenus Skinner, Jr
Samuel L. Peck
Ezra Tucker
G. L. Locke
Dr. Behrends
Dr. Taylor
Joseph
W. F. Whitcher
Dr. Vose
T. Whiting Bancroft
Ezra Tinker
Mr. Crocker
Committee On Nominations
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Alfred H. Littlefield
Joshua M. Addeman
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Hancock
Weaver
Dow
St. Petersburg
Zoological Museum of the Academy of Sciences
Nicholas
Germany
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Minn
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Odenwald
Alexandre Dumas the Elder
McCarthy
Paris
World
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Hindoo Koosh
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Oxus
A. J. Faust
Grant Allen
Connolly
Clarence Mangafl
Richard Grant White
White
D. Appleton & Co
Bond Street
Radix
Gaul
Mulligan Guards
Capt. Hussey
Castle Garden
James Gordon Bennett
Central Park
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Army and Navy Club
Boston Commercial Bulletin
W. L. D. O’grady
Meagher
Ranrx
St. Cecilia's Day
Amy Btone
Ka Noriega
R. K. Remington
Fall River
P. R. Day
Troy
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K. Dexter
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Joseph B. Child, Jr
C. C. Barrows
Peck
George . Baker
Barri County
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Taylor
God
Mr. Locke
Locke
Rogers
Rogers Free Library
G. L. Locxz
Children’s Home
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Richard Smith
M. A. Bourn
Francis Bourn
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Maria Wilcox
A. Viets Peck
Augustus Miller
Lrengo Co
E. M. Tate
Chicago Medical College
St. Vitus
Messrs. Hood & Co
Lowell
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Boston
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Sone
I. L. Cragin & CO
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Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
WM. E. White
Peoplis
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Fish
Thomas
James
NM Hall
Amy Stone
Harry F Stone
Thomas Seabrooke
Cigarette the Little Leopard
Geverea
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Harez & Benedic
Military Royal Brass Band
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A. Pike
Hope and
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WM. HW. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
William N. Titus
Nope
Sa GP
Barnes
G. W. Easterbrooke
Herman Canfield
Lilian
Drury
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Constitution
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Colt
Westminster Street
J. C. Gallup
Pierce—Woop
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Edward Hirsha Pierce
Emma Frances Wood
Smith—Sweat
Rehoboth
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Pawtucket
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Georgiaville
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J. Frederic Nars
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Far Hiver
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Gannon
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Chase
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Leila
Herreshof
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Proy
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William Clinton
Adam
Otis Munro
George T Tilley
Atrest
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Sigwelf
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Lemaining
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Ae Amissy
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Charles Francis
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Canada
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Harrer & Broti- Erb
Harker & Brothers
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N. J
Karsnera
Ole Tilton
Pittsburg
ARK Publishing CO
Hartford, Conn
Europe
J. B. Burr, & Co
Hartford St
Illi
Hamlin
Abon & Hamlin Organ Organ CO
Tremont St
East 14Th St
Unidose New York
Wabash Avenue
Cngago
Nathan II
Heath
Havin
Izabeth L. Heath
Keane de Tat Crackers
Nice
du Recolv Craweobd
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