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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1856

Page

3

Drowning Incident Near Fox Point Wharf and Steamer Changes

A man, delirious and near the edge of the wharf, fell into the river and drowned despite rescue attempts by watchmen and bystanders. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning. The second item notes the Steamer Eagle's Wing undergoing service and new sailing plans from Fox Point to the Vineyard with Swift changes in allegiance to the Metacomet route.

Samuel Sorte Becta Digtilery Fox Puig Nigin Journal New Annancensat Vineyard Woods Hole Halmes Hole Ball River Bedford Standard

Voyage and slave trade notes from 1855 dispatch

Letter dated December 10 1855 describes voyage plans to Calla with 700 coaties on board and 200 more expected, detailing kidnapping of Coolies, harsh handling, sentry guards, and punishment. Also mentions Empress of France birth, Brazilian seizure of a schooner with 500 Africans aboard and fatal deaths, and other maritime notes.

Swororn Cuiva Calla Gol Russia Athe Shire Mobile

Unclear Election Notes and A Curious Cooking Invention

The fragment mentions Governor race hints with 65 000 votes and party lines in Ingham, plus a note that the American ticket may be chosen by a Legislature seen as anti Negroka. It also describes a Scientific American invention for cooking without fire using stacked tin dishes and quick lime heated by water to cook food quickly.

Harrpoap Omabermar Ene Ingham Mowe Pemprate Scientific American

Dream gives way to trial claim of embrocation cure

A Providence reader recalls a dream about a remedy for pain and concludes the sleep inspired belief in Dyers Heating Embrocation. The piece notes the product is sold by multiple local dealers and praises its healing virtues for burns wounds and bruises.

Dyer Pat Nm Ter Han Aleep Pranedy Dyers L. A. Martin HN. Giffora Simmons & J. B. Munro

Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry Promises Cures

An 19th century Bristol notice touts Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry as a cure for Brayerial affections and lung diseases. It recounts testimonials from users including a traveler’s agent who reports a four month cough relieved, with many others claiming relief from severe coughs and shortness of breath.

Rowton Evening Traveller Jon Wistar Will Cherry Kutts Bristol U. N Giflwd L. W. Drigge Deere Warren Edward Sounidera Swanzey Joseph Gi Luther

Fragmentary 19th Century News Note Loot and Crime

An OCR fragment reports a Native American war claim against Sabure cruelty and a murder case where a man who killed Mr. Cape heart was burnt to death at Agnes Meigs. It mentions a new store and a diamond robbery valued at $60 with the thief described as an employee.

Capeheart Agnes Meigs Isfeck & Co Gore

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