NARRAGANSETT TIMES INDEX

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Narragansett Times Index

Your Search by TYPE= "news" returned 7447 Records.
Record#: 5510
Abstract: Description of gowns and ceremony at the wedding of Miss Ruth Carpenter Sweet and Mr. Herbert Allan Edwards at the Church of the Ascension. Flower girl had pink chrysanthemums.
Location: Wakefield
Subject: Marriages
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Org.: Church of the Ascension
Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p1 c4
Type: news
Record#: 5511
Abstract: 300 people visit the Oakwoods greenhouse to view the 400 chrysanthemums; John Scott, gardener, tends the grounds at Mr. Hazard's estate.
Location: Peace Dale
Subject: Flowers and Plants
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Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p1 c5
Type: news
Record#: 5512
Abstract: Literary society holds first meeting, with George L. Fox as principal speaker; his subject was Eton, the English school, with a very good stereopticon show.
Location: Peace Dale
Subject: Literary Societies and Clubs
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Org.: Peace Dale Literary Society
Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p1 c5
Type: news
Record#: 5513
Abstract: 532 patrons take out 848 books, circulation listed by subject, new books include Caroline Hazard's "Narrgansett Ballads" - a gift from the author, and books on the death of the Russian Czar Alexander III.
Location: Peace Dale
Subject: Libraries|Peace Dale Library|Narragansett Library Association|Authors|Hazard Family
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Org.: Narragansett Library Association
Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p1 c5
Type: news
Record#: 5517
Abstract: Block Island loses communication with mainland when the telegraph wire became entangled in an electric light wire at the Pier during the storm Tuesday.
Location: Narragansett|Block Island
Subject: Storms
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Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p4 c2
Type: news
Record#: 5518
Abstract: Two barges cast on the rocks during the storm last month are still high and dry, but should soon be afloat.
Location: Narragansett
Subject: Shipwrecks|Ships and Shipping|Storms
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Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p4 c3
Type: news
Record#: 5520
Abstract: The proposed hotel is not ready to be built as reported earlier, and the Sprague land is only optioned not bought, description of the hotel, a drawing of the exterior and the floor plans.
Location: Narragnsett Pier
Subject: Narragansett Pier- Hotels- Colonial Hotel|Building and Construction|Real Estate
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Org.: Colonial Hotel
Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p4 c2,3
Type: news
Record#: 5522
Abstract: The fair was a success, though it was cancelled Monday due to inclement weather. Dancing to Northup's Orchestra every night, Professor Williams' phonograph was pleasing, gifts given, list of contributors.
Location: Wakefield
Subject: Fairs, Carnivals and Festivals|Music and Musicians|Dance and Dancing
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Org.: Citizens Band|Northup's Orchestra
Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p8 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5523
Abstract: President Washburn gives 2 lectures: one in Harrisville on Agriculture, the other on industrial education in Richmond; Captain Weatherspoon appointed officer for military instruction, currently on the staff of General O.O. Howard.
Location: Kingston|Richmond|Harrisville
Subject: Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
SA: Rhode Island Agricultural School and Experimental Station
Org.: Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p8 c2
Type: news
Record#: 5524
Abstract: Results of the congressional elections broken down by district and town.
Location:
Subject: Elections- State
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Date: 1894-11-09
Page/Col: p8 c3
Type: news
Record#: 5526
Abstract: Dixon the town tax collector will be at Perryville Monday and Tuesday to collect the tax.
Location: Perryville
Subject: Taxation
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5527
Abstract: Due to Indian Summer, pear tree belonging to Charles Chappell, having borne a heavy crop this last season, has begun to bloom again.
Location: Rocky Brook
Subject: Weather
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5528
Abstract: Mrs. George U. Arnold reads paper at D.A.R. meeting in Bristol on her South Kingstown ancestors including her great-grandmother's fight with 4 Indians there.
Location: Bristol
Subject: Organizations, Societies and Clubs
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Org.: Daughters of the American Revolution
Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5529
Abstract: A comedy called "The Colonel and I" is performed by the Fenton Brothers at Wright Hall before a large and entertained audience. The play, about an ideal tramp, is interspersed with specialties .
Location: Wakefield
Subject: Wright's Hall|Entertainment
SA: Drama
Org.: Wright's Hall
Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5530
Abstract: Court hears Rose declare that he was attacked without provocation by Benjamin King; King, in jail all week, had his side printed in the Times last week.
Location: South Kingstown
Subject: Crime- Assault|Courts
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5531
Abstract: Musical given in the rooms of Mrs. Scholfield by some of her pupils with Miss Curtis assisting in the vocal music, program listed.
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Subject: Music and Musicians
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c1
Type: news
Record#: 5532
Abstract: Joseph S. Barber resigns as postmaster of Rocky Brook, replaced by Edward Lyons.
Location: Rocky Brook
Subject: Postal Service
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c2
Type: news
Record#: 5533
Abstract: South County Debating Club is organized in Wakefield, officers elected, question for debate: How useful is the Agricultural College to the community?
Location: Wakefield
Subject: Organizations, Societies and Clubs
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Org.: South County Debating Club
Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c2
Type: news
Record#: 5534
Abstract: Fred Babcock arrested for intent to sell liquor and maintaining a liquor nuisance in Bridgetown.
Location: Bridgetown
Subject: Liquor
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c2
Type: news
Record#: 5535
Abstract: Rowland G. Hazard offers a $25 premium as a Friend to the R I Poultry Association for Plymouth Rocks.
Location: SOuth Kingstown
Subject: Poultry Industry
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Date: 1894-11-16
Page/Col: p1 c3
Type: news

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