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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1867
Page
2
A Bristol Rhenis column surveys European opinion on Maximilian's execution and the U.S. stance, noting republican sentiment among students and commoners, while monarchists fear American power. It also presents a Jersey shore fort scene and a domestic local incident, weaving history with reflections on democracy.
A long column notes multiple happenings from the Se conpet river whales to New York gamblers forming unions. It cites St Louis crisis reports reaching twenty seven, a Cuban losing seventy thousand at Saratoga, and a Canadian press start in Honduras. It references Bathing trades, railroading progress, and agricultural notes across Boston Worcester and Chicago with diverse daily incidents.
Salutatory telegrams exchanged upon the completion of the cable telegraph between Rey West and Cuba express mutual interests and prosperity. Messages to Captain General Manzano and to his Honor EQO Gwynn favor Key West, praising improved intercourse and potential for development through broader communication.
The article outlines the central location and facilities of the Focal High School, detailing praised science and language curricula, including arithmetic algebra geometry physiology chemistry astronomy botany Latin and Greek grammar. It notes additional instruction in penmanship and bookkeeping and urges local families to enroll sons and daughters to prepare for college or professional careers. It also recounts a Bay-area fishing trip mishap where a beer bottle tea kettle exploded, injuring a man slightly but without serious harm.
The project fixes the road and sidewalks along SG High in front of the Common, widening West side and aligning East sidewalk with the walk. Completion will mark a notable upgrade in the area. Leonard Burr, about ten, son of Alfred Burr, drowned at Barrington after falling from a bridge into the river on Monday. The Steam Sugar Refinery of Camp Brunsen Sharry of this town is advertised for sale in New York Boston and Providence papers.
The Barrington Congregational Sunday School held a picnic at Oakland Grove last Wednesday. In six months membership grew from 125 to 225 as the group enjoyed a full day of meals singing and talks by Dr Babcock Rev Bourne and others followed by a Bay sail on a Nayatt steamer with thanks given for the social intellectual and spiritual treat.
The Providence under Capt Simmons carried upwards of 700 passengers to New York on Monday night with 400 from Boston and 200 from Providence, plus others from Warren and Fall River. The Bristol under Capt Brayton carried a similar number on Tuesday night with fourteen car loads of freight from Boston. Business on the route is steadily increasing.
The Greenport Watchman warns of anxiety in Sag Harbor for the safety of the schooner Adelaide, Capt George Smith, which sailed from Sag Harbor for Rondout with coal and has not been heard since. On board were Capt Smiths son Eben and a colored man. The Adelaide later arrived at Sag Harbor from Rondout with coal and is still discharging.
Receivers Geo A Cooke and Co of Philadelphia promote stock in aid of the Riverside Institute. Engravings given away worth about fifty percent more at retail than stock price. Purchasers receive a present at distribution.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who stole a pasteboard sign from a tree in front of Mr. Farrington's store Sunday night. The sign advertised calicoes at 12 1/2 cents per yard in illegible handwriting.
An old and proven remedy, Waeratox's Ointwent has grown popular over sixty years. It is claimed to cure Salt Rheom Ulcers Chilblains Tetter Pimples Blotches and all skin eruptions. It also treats the Itch and is said to eradicate stubborn cases in forty eight hours.
Publications received include Littell's Living Age 1218 with pieces on Massimo d'Azeglio and Life at Thebes, Riverside Magazine September number with stories about Princesses and Terra Nova, Atlantic Monthly contents, The Phrenological Journal September issue, The Little Corporal September, Our Young Folks September, Missionary Herald September, and Oliver Optics Magazine September. Publishers listed: Littell & Gay Boston, Ticknor & Field Boston, Hurd & Hengtom New York, Alfred L. Sewell Chicago, Our Young Folks, Ticknor and Fields Boston, and Lee & Shepard.
An editorial note praises Helmbold of New York the “ Bucha nan” for his rise from poverty through selling drugs and medicines. It cites his 1866 advertising spend likely reaching $150,000 and his belief that the investment will yield profit, urging advertisers to consider the strategy.
Providence retailers Rice and Campbell promote Emblem Cigar at 29 Market Square. They claim sole manufacture of the brand and offer wholesale and retail sales of cigars and tobacco products.
A large stock of American and foreign watches, fine jewelry, silverware, and fancy articles at reasonable prices is available at Gray's 231 Westminster Street near Grace Church Providence. Watches and jewelry repaired.
A fragile note describes Therresama Covan aiding friends in distress and urging immediate attention. Dr Wietar'e Bale, touted as Wild Cherry remedy, is claimed to rapidly cure coughs colds sore throat and even consumption with many attested cases of success.
A quirky reading notes a toilet article labeled MaGnouza Water praised as delightful and superior to Cologne while priced at half. The brief mentions price and quality in a light, promotional tone.
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