Notable local misadventures and illnessesReported in Newport News and surrounding towns
A crowded column records a fatal drowning after a swim party at Ninth Street and Locust, a sudden heart attack during a frightful street encounter with two women ambushed by hostile language, a fatal accident on a steamer engine crewman crushed by a crank, and a near-tragedy in a train-side incident. It also notes mining progress at Valley Falls, a hoax about an elephant and rhinoceros, and Quebec water plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Longs
Shannon
Phil, Ledg
Newport News
Suppen
Sloaniane DeaTu
Rhode Island
Stommgton
Julia Poelory
Hoe
Feelery
Hostita ‘Trav
Isuana
Blackstone Coal Company
Valley Falls
K. 1
Filly
Injuries from unspecified incident reported in brief
Report notes Blake injured in one hand and head wound, recovering in a day or two, Schardt in critical condition with head wounds. Text includes quotations attributed to Dru Fry about a philanthropist and her illness and reflections on faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See Hill
Blake
Scharidt
Besios Trenacrips
Devoren Fewase—Dru. Fry
Eétve
Brighton Market Beef Cattle Lambs Swine Prices Quoted
Market reports from Yuvuspay and Monpay in 1848 list beef cattle, sheep and lambs, and swine with quality prices. the notes cover first to third qualities and per head or per hundred weights. A Providence conference notice follows, detailing a twelve week term starting August 17 with named teachers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Yuvuspay
Paicey
Monpay
Julp Sdat
Testimony on Hungarian Bulsom as cough and lung remedy
Physicians and apothecaries from Concord Portland Haverhill Albany and Traverhill attest to the Hungarian Bulsom as effective for pulmonary consumption and lung diseases. Letters praise its sanitary preparation and remark high satisfaction and strong recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison & Gault
Concord
N. H
Bran- Lee
Sip
Atanding
Allison & Gault, Apothecaries
N. A
Edward Mason
Portland
Balcom
Apothecary
J. RR. Nichelle
Haverhill
Mess
K. Nicholls
Traverhill
H. P. Pulling
Albany
Alice Hungarian Babai
Luoga
B. Pulling
Hhggs & Drury
Bristol
Peters Cough Lozenges Promise Cure for Consumption
Advertises Peters Cough Lozenges as a universal remedy from Maine to Mexico for lung complaints and consumption. Claims early use saves lives and halts disease progression, with testimonials and sales contact through Bayley and Briggs & Drury.
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Maine
Mexico
Florida
Wisconsin
Wailehy
Bayley and
Briggs & Drury
Marriage Notices From East Greenwich and Fall River
In East Greenwich on the 24th alt Dr. L. M. Wheeler weds Miss Reabecca Hawkins both of East Greenwich. In Fall River on the 23d alt Mr Fenner R. Harris of Scituate Rhode Island weds Miss Sarah H. Church of Fall River. On the 27th alt Mr Benjamin Elsbree weds Mrs Ruth Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Greenwich
L. M. Wheeler
Reabecca Hawkins
Fall River
Fenner RB. Harris
Scituate, R. I
Sarsh H. Church
Benjamin Elsbree
Ruth Davis
Obituaries and Death Notices from Newport and Nearby Towns
In this town on Tuesday afternoon last Eliza Jane Coddington aged 1 year. On Wednesday last Emily Frances Spawner aged 4 years 5 months. On Thursday last Charlotte O Wolf daughter of Samuel Swan aged 13. In Newport on the 20th alt Mrs Phebe B Carr aged 43. In Newport also John R Sherman aged 61. In Johnston on the 14th alt Nathan Brown Esq formerly a member of the State Senate aged 6 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Jane
William Coddington
Emily Frances
William B. Spawner
Charlotte O' Wolf
Samuel Swan
Newport
Phebe B
David Carr
South Kingstown
John R. Sherman
Johnston
Nathan Brown
Senate
Marine Journal Port of Bristol Arrivals Summary 1848
Port of Bristol arrivals list ships and origins from July 29 to August 2 1848. Vessels include the King Phillip Providence by Brayton the Neptune Providence the Traveller New London the Fame Providence and others from Fall River Taunton Wickford Warren Dighton Providence Taunton and more.
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Bristol
Amrived
Bradford Durfee
Borden
Falliver
King Phillip
Brayton
Providence
Neptune
Peterson
Traveller
Smith
New London
Braytee
Providencn
Severtrovidence
Fame
Pearse
Xem
Beleo
Whaling and ship movements reported from New England ports
A 1848- era shipping digest notes steamboats Bradford and Louisa sailing from Fall River to Bristol and Providence to New York. whalers from New London and Bahia report cargoes of oil and bone. Other vessels include bark Harriet at Bahia and bark Duntallon purchased for the sp in whaling under Capt Mayhew. letters mention Saint Peter at Maho and the United States at Seychelle Islands.
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New London
Benj Morgan Chapell
Chili
Bahia
Harriet
Freetown
Durfee
Idg
Europa
Simmons
St. Peter
Maho
Seyoheila
Caroline
S. Heena
Bahai
Ldg
London
Sydney
Nsw
Geo Champlin
Swain
Newport
South Seas
Sid
Lexington
Saunders
Martha
Smith
Pacific Ocean
Talcahuana
Fenelon
Mosher
Seers Hathaway
Bark Cornelia
Flanders
Indian Ocean
St. Helena
Cadmus
Stet
Marengo
Deval
Brk United States
Westport
Seychelle Islands
Burden
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Woxpenren
Baverly
Bast Forma
Thurday
Pool
Medford
Rockport
Manchester
Rai
Salear Register
Johnstown
Quebec
Yankes
Cty
Lake Charles
Trois Saute
Montmorenci
Baldwin
Au Pai
Baoxen
Boxton
Great Reading Railroad Company
New Haven
Swansea
Robert Allyn
A. M
Jeane IT
Goodpow
Franklin O. Blair
A. B
G. C. Easton
A. Caroline Warren
Mary A. Sparks
Parston Bexnert
Peters
Farkrrked
Marine Journal
V A
New England
Burihen
A. Antrony
Favie
WM. R. Taylor
Barnett
Harold
Bulwer
William Allen
Washington
Falcon Family
New Forest
A. G. Stephens
R. Wadeworth
Croup
Grodwin
R. Jayne
Lubin's
Ede's
Rousells
Fania
AMM
John W. Dearth
Jaar
HUNT
Harper's
State Street
J. W. Dearth
F. A. Burgess
Jie
Bradtard St
Benjamin Tilley Jr
THE
American Art Union
City OF New York
United States
Art Union
Hope Street
Attey
Dial & Salt
J.B. Munro
Hope St
Uly
Bates Arnold
Ioan H. Allyn
Erriam
J. B. Munro
Bradford Street
Benj. Tilley, Jr
Arnold
Rh. Taylor
O. Briggs & Drury
Silas H. Cottrell
Anle
All Is
Otis
Court Street
Boston
Apothecarion
Aupplind
Ealom
New York
Sche Hutter
Raynor
Philadelphia
Julie Pringle
Crocker
Wilem
Eece
Bark Bartel
McIntyre
New
Newfolk
Sdhr Planter
Lawless
AY Mobile 2St
Bark Alpha
Benet
Dagusrer
Wenry S. Simmons
Hrntel
Neri
Wa. R. Taylor
Thames Street
Huure
Hope Streets
Winlalperba
Russell & Woodward
Ritchie Hall
Bradford
Cytyaeus
Yu NG Hyson
Gunpowder
Redford Street
Munro
Suronbay Vening
Haan
O'Cleck
P. MO
Wood Street
Constitution
Pew
Richmond
Wale
Joseph C. Pearse
Guerlain
Anid Bristol
Noa
Iaera
Sein
Peter Gladding
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