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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1843
Page
3
Urgent appeal urges support for Law and Order ticket led by James Penver amid fears of civil war if the current Constitution falls. Signers warn enemies seek a new charter and urge vigilance across Rhode Island political factions.
In a case involving Dr Geen and Dr Rus, the oldest child died after laudanum was administered. The verdict found the death of the mother caused the infant by her own action. The younger child recovered.
Friends of Law and Order are asked to meet at the Reading Room adjoining the Phenix Office this evening at 7 o'clock to appoint a committee to nominate candidates for state and town offices. The Armory is temporarily occupied, so the meeting moves to the Court House where several gentlemen from abroad will address attendees.
Artillery members are ordered to assemble at the Armor on Tarrspay Apron- WOON Hext at o'clock to elect officers and address other business. By order of the Commanding Officer, JOSEPH SPRINGER, Jn. Clerk. L. W. BRIGGS announces availability of professional services after Monday, April 3, at the Hoarding House of Min, Browning, corner of Hope and Church, April 1.
A long list of weddings and deaths from Newport Middletown Fall River Somersett and nearby towns. Entries include marriages of Janina Wiley to Mier Jane W Polark and Geo O Chase to Harriet M Coggenhall. deaths note Abby Julia Simmona aged 14 and Elizabeth A Wells aged 18. veterans and pensioners mentioned such as Thomas Handy and William Wilbur. multiple notices from Newport Providence Rehoboth Swanzey and Fall River.
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