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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1846
Page
3
A lengthy legislative struggle culminated in a Senate vote after weeks of debate. The bill, once in doubt, was approved by a substantial majority amid party alignment. A prior message indicated the matter could be postponed for further review before final action.
A dense ad page touts Folger's Oldsaontan or All healing Balsam Jol A Crombie claims complete cough cure after weeks of suffering. Dandelion and Tomato Panacea promises blood purification and relief from numerous ailments. Wild cherry preparations extolled for pulmonary issues with Dr. Wistar's endorsement. Clickener's Sugar-coated Pills advertised as a non griping purgative. The Vegetable Pile Electuary from Dr Upham promoted as a safe pile cure with external applications and internal use.
Notices invite candidates for school reconciliations and announce James N Sykes as secretary of dentistry. Bristol visitors offer services 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM at Eagle Bank. J E Jones of Marlboro reports a severe cough and consumption symptoms, with two boxes of a remedy claimed to cure it. Sherman Lozenges advertised by Daniel Fanshaw and Dr Briggs claim to ease cough and lung disease, with testimonials on Mrs Hanshee and healing effects observed.
In Newport on Monday last Michael Freeborn second to Rhoda A daughter of the late William Willis formerly of that town In Fall River on Sunday last William B Milne to Mary P Reed both of Fall River On the 20th ult James Thompson to Rhoda Philmore all of that town
In Thoreday night last Miss Mary daughter of Capt. Benjamin Pitman Jr aged 5. In Warren on the 8th Mary daughter of Joseph B Dayel aged 13. In Bornington Nathaniel Smith Esq aged 74. Mrs Judith Ingraham wife of Watson Ingrabars. Newport on the 8th inst Martha Comone daughter of Win Card aged 24. In ease l u st Charlon Packard aged 5. Fall River on the 10th Miss Susan M Pierce daughter of Philip and Fanny Pierce aged 2rew years.
Marine Journal details arrivals at Bristol including Fame from Providence Montilla and Franklin from Taunton. Whaling ships Corinthian and Mechanic report long voyages with heavy bone and oil yields. Mentions passengers and losses, coordinates, and multiple boats sailing out or being cleared, with intercity and international references in 1846.
A murky log lists numerous vessels including Armata and Meteor, with oil cargos in the hundreds to thousands of barrels. Entries describe arrivals at New London and Boston, sailings from Rio Janeiro and New Zealand waters, and multiple capes, ports, and captains, noting losses and unclear fates amid a busy 19th century shipping exchange.
Fragment describes a shop offering many soaps and medicinal preparations including cosmetics. Mentions brands or items like Pearl Barley and Hie Pearl Barle and various scents and hair products. Contains sale at a store on a date with Dr Briggs signature.
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