Thanks of Brisal Trails of Artillery to Edgartown and others
The Brisal Trails of Artillery express sincere thanks to the Edgartown Committee Arrangements and citizens for a gracious reception during an excursion to the Vineyard. They also thank Lt Pease Dr Fisher Capt Barker George Haven and others for kindness hospitality and favors on the trip and regret that their Fall River visit did not occur. Major C A Greene and Sergeant S J Smith sign on behalf of the BT A Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgartown
Simon Packard
Parker House
New Bedford
George Haven
Fall River
Bradford Durfee
King Philip Fire Engine Co
No 4
John Gladding
J. Lawless
Gilmore
I.T. A
C. A. Greene
S.J. Smith
Ments
BT. A
Cadets Fire on Schooner Elmira Rogers Near West Point
Captain Spelman reports the schooner Elmira Rogers from nents encountered North River gunfire opposite West Point. Four bullets hit the vessel, two through the foresail and two in deck lumber, grazing the mate. Crew were forced below until the danger passed and the incident calls for rebuke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrasne Caneressness
West Point
Capt. Spelman
Elmira Rogers
Nents
North River
Prop
Lightning Kills Horse Near Sametaen in South Abington
A horse was struck and killed by lightning near Sametaen in South Abington. The rider and tack suffered no damage, and no other injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sametaen
South Abington
Cure for Dysentery and Related 19th Century Notes
A Philadelphia Register correspondent cites a dysentery remedy of warm milk, charcoal, and salt, with milk toast diet. The Memphis Appeal reports a flour barrel accident injuring a negro worker. Immigration to New York shows July arrivals from Ireland, Germany, and England, with seven months totals. A brig from Searsport was struck by lightning, killing a crew member. Irishman Kelly eludes pursuers after a Waterbury murder, while New Jersey enacts habitual drunkenness laws forcing guardianship. U S Treasury reports record cash in depositaries and growing drafts. The Boston Journal repeats the lightning clash on the Isaac Carver with a crew fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Register
Vassen Stauck
Isaac Carver
Searsport
Clark
Cardenas
Charles Ekard
Halifax
Boston Journal
Charles Eichard
Divorce Case Denied to Husband Under State Law
William H. Alex sues for divorce from bed and board citing ill treatment and intemperance. The court denies the decree, noting laws grant divorce to wives for ill treatment but not to husbands. A female schooner helmsman from Harwich sails Salem harbor, earning praise for seamanship while her husband, owner and commander, is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
William H. Alexarogie
York
Harwich
Salem Harbor
Salem
Freen
Apparatus for Sea Rescue Adds Foot Paddle Device
Inventor W R Phipps of Framingham Massachusetts proposes a life saving aid attaching paddles to the feet. The paddles act only when moved backward to push water and balance the swimmer while wearing a Life Saver. Patent steps are under way. The Jasper crew’s petition and a New Bedford liquor law petition are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Phipps
Framingham
Mass
Scientific American
Auction catalog notes for livestock at Tuvuaspar market
The record lists livestock offerings at the Tuvuaspar market dated Aug 4 including 1100 beef cattle 200 stores 10 pair working oxen 63 cows and calves 4000 sheep and lambs and 460 swine with assorted prices. Beef cattle price ranges show fixes from 760 to 625 dollars with various grades and ordinary at 6 dollars. Stores and yearlings priced at 120 to 1260 dollars for two years old and 80 dollars for older stock. Working oxen priced at 100 125 126 dollars. Cows and calves priced 28 26 20 90 96 40. Sheep and lambs 62 250 8. Exten 4 5 550 96. Swine retail price not clearly stated. Fat hogs noted but details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuvuaspar
Daull
Langley’s Root and Herb Bitters Promoted in Bristol
An 19th century pamphlet-style notice urges all to benefit health with Langley’s Root and Herb Bitters and other tonics. It lists local Bristol distributors and wholesale depots, promoting cures for liver, bowel, and nervous disorders with claimed universal suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterney Jewitt
Bristol
B. Munro
New Enygland
Langleyv
Dr. Deary
B. Ot. Simmons
T.J Upher
J.B. Munro
Union Jauvet
Providence
E.P Ma‘wan
Henry Clay
Washington
France
Mortimer & Mowbmay
Broadway
N.Y
Baltimore Street
Ene Bank & CO
H. N. Gifford
Decree Names Several People in City Notice
The decree lists individuals including Gilbert H. Borden and Iesa T. Ney Sesie fit H West, Mond Mi Ine Lacya, Percy and Fletcher of that ley, Elizabeth Bdinet, Jesse M. Cus of Recheater, and Noreas P. Swih of NB in a city notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert H. Borden
Iesa T
Cenclea Percy
Mise
Fletcher
Stei
Andros MM
Elizabeth Bdinet
Jesse M. Cus
Recheater
Noreas P. Swih
Obituary notices from New England towns recount multiple deaths
A batch of short obituaries records deaths and ages across several Rhode Island and nearby towns. Entries include Phebe L. Greene aged 86 in Port Ro, James J. Cornell in cee age 73, Harriet Lage in Pall River, Elizabeth Durfee in Providence, and other residents such as Willet Carpenter Bay in North Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seay Ee
Fe Henry
Theriay
Ambrose Walin Waren
Asa “Nson
Thie Town
Port
Phebe L. Greene
Oliver D. Greene
Cee
James J. Cornell
Lissie L
Ulster Nichels
Providence
Hinnish Mathewson
John Matthewson
Harriet
Lage
Pall River
Elalth Almy
Robert S. Gibbs
James F
Paria Whiteeast
Ella G
Dao
Freetown
Eliizabeth
Joseph Durfee
D. Pierce
Thomas Pierce
North Kingston
Siault
Willet Carpenter
Bay
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Memphis
New York
Ireland
Germany
England
Kelly
Waterbury
Conn
West Meriden
Meriden
New Jersey
Princeton
Charles Skillman
Orphan's Court
Uniteo States ‘Treasury
Treasury of
United States
Sub-Treasury
Canada
St. George’s
New England
Philadelphia
Newark
New Oxteans
Kent Jay
California
Kent County
Jasper
Havana
Brighton
Oo- V. B
Palmer
Sally
Boston
G. W. Stearns
Willa Taplin
Stanstead
Haw.mah L. Rose
Seekonk
Muniay Lant
Barney
George M. Cans
Tee Town
Misa Clara Carpenter
Attlelyn Mags
Provicente
Bothalt
J. Cady
Janes F. Heteon
Pawtucket
Mies
Newport
John St. Brownell
Rebecca E
William Brownell
la Provilence
Alexander Farquin
Crarhotte B
Joly Fh
Ormebee
Exy
Marine Journal
Port OF
Ay Turday
Borden
Canonions
Child
Richard Smith
Pearse
Bloop
Raoeline
Allen
Wickford
Pall Hiver
Canonicus
Chill
H.W. Talon
Young
AT & T J
Philadelpha
Davia
Fall Riemperance
Brewmer Canonieus
Provide
Maria Lowson
Bennett
C. Eweterbrooks
Ann B
Swamer Canonions
Chit
Provilence
Win F
Welle
Selir Science
Gladding
Albany
Church
Nny
Bens. Tilley, Je
Martie
Latheen
Mineral Door Knota
Jim Lanke
Limp Hooke
Biel Kndbe
South Store
Mount Hope
Wug
W. d. Spoonen
UST
Bradford Street Union
J. Glavdding
Pilot
Boda
Buiter
Graham
Bradintil Steet Union
J. Gladding
Seagrave
Broane Ag
Onle
Josiah Gladding
Maslin Keitles
Rasa Ao
Wig
W.il
Spooner, Agt
Wellewell Baye
Apie
Rintol
Bonis
Jolin M
Muneg
Elaine Aquin
Samuel
Munro
Ofer
Burton
Ore Raid
Blige B. Basterbrooke
Adimjaiswatrix
Jonathan Ebasterbrooks
Edid Court
Zool
P.M
Bristol Phouz
Sui Briethl
Peter Gladding
J. B. Munro
BENJ
Tilley, Jr
Mason W. Pierce, Jr
Lille
D. A. Waklon
W. H. Spooner
Agi
Enlo
Gothic
J. B. Barnaby & CO
South Main Street
Civcu
E.p
Vermont
Kentucky
Jean, &E. D&e
Pine Hall
D. A. Waldron
A. Waldikon
Has
HUM
Jolliew
Wile Ly
J. C. Munro
Central Street
J.W. Cooke
Bradlivd Atevet
Ren. L. Waldron
Monro
Easnoen
Henlock
Rowe
Aml Powell
Wile
W. HH. Spooner
Henry Wardwell
Fine Hall
Jl 160
AY Waldron
Magewil
Simmons
FIMIE
Douglass
A. Waldron
B. 8. Simmons
Iit
Ueal Venton
D. Wilcox
Riehee Ug 6
Crockery
Agt
Lope Street
B. Wilcox
Ang
Benj. Tilley, Jr
E.L. Wheelock
W. Wheelock
W. H. & Bayley
Bradford Street
Lours Lewisson
TV OF
Marseilles
Louis Lewisson
Clothing Bazaar
William Wyatt
Charles
Lamb
Texas
N. Gifford Hie Juet
Pevran
Calbat dl
Brullord Street
UDD
Durkoo
Babbit
SAY
Simits, &c
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