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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1860
Page
2
The town clerk records show 33 marriage certificates filed in 1859 in Bristol. Births totaled 127 with 72 males and 55 females, including 50 American, 38 Irish, 7 German, 5 English, 2 Scotch, and 18 with mixed nativity. Foreign births rose sharply, and a local caucus elected convention delegates amid debate over past representation.
The town mourns Capt. Feans aged 91 who died after a long, active life as a merchant and ship master. Born in Tiverton he settled here, served as Town Serjeant and later remained in his usual work until late old age. A large funeral procession followed a public tribute by officials and shipping staff present at the ceremony.
A public holiday observed with bells and cannons is noted for February 22. While praising patriotic figures, reports warn of dangerous ice conditions after several skating injuries, including a 16 year old girl, with Dr. Dranhil of Providence treating about thirty patients.
An adjourned Young Men's Temperance Union meeting at the Town Hall featured prayer by Rev Baylies and essays on home influence. The Stowe committee reported progress toward a public library, with discussion on education and reform, and a lecture by Rev Samuel Q Arnold on the southern plains drew wide attention.
A garbled report describes a community event with mentions of a fair, entertainment, and memorial activities. It references local places and figures such as a Baptist minister and a church, with scattered notes about Jubilee plans and youth conventions. The text also touches on political movement discussions and printing work connected to 1850s party efforts.
A death notice recounts the passing of William H. Bathiadwiy in St Pauls Minnesota after a period of illness. His parents moved quickly to be with him, and his funeral was held at his father's home with many friends and relatives attending. The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Eluriga of the South Christian Church.
A scrambled letter fragment discusses dissatisfaction with the President's advisers and policy, mentions Spain and Moorish war fears, and notes tropical crops and wood varieties. It also covers winter scenes in Cuba, mosquitos, and American papers’ coverage of distant events, with scattered references to ships, officials, and local commerce.
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