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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1868
Page
2
A Bristol press fragment discusses widespread famine in Sweden and southern States, urging humanitarian relief. It critiques Reconstruction obstructionists in Congress, praises rapid restoration measures, and notes Judge Sylvester G Shearman’s death and other 1868 news items.
The article outlines a Cuban shift toward emancipation with a growing abolitionist party and new Captain General backing measures to end slavery. It notes resistance from plantation interests who claim slaves are essential to agriculture while recognizing that abolition will eventually benefit the island and its people.
Hon. Albert C. Greene former Municipal Court judge and long time Providence Common Council clerk died in Cleveland Ohio on Friday. He was highly regarded among Rhode Island's notable figures with contributions to American literature.
Mrs Sarah Ann Rice, long described as partially insane, was discovered dead in her Washington Village home on Saturday morning. No food or fuel remained, suggesting death by hunger and cold despite about $60 found inside. She led a secluded life and barred entry to her dwelling.
The Fall River News reports a Portsmouth woman, identified as R. J., who had endured long illness was relieved last week of a lengthy tapeworm by Dr. West of Tiverton.
London physician Dr Kersot has created a meat preserver that keeps whole cuts like beef roasts leg of mutton and entire turkey fresh for eighteen months while retaining sweetness and wholesomeness after cooking.
The Providence Board of Aldermen wisely refused a license for displaying the garments and jewels of the widow of the late President Lincoln, and that exhibition announcement has been withdrawn. Forty thousand tons of Scranton coal was sold at auction in New York on Wednesday at 25 a ton, totaling 5,271 2.
The Buran and Providence Railroad Corporation plan a 396 foot bridge across the Seekonk River mouth at India Point using iron cylinder supports filled with wooden piles and concrete. Two spans measure 113 and 108 feet with a draw. Six iron cylinders six feet in diameter contain twelve piles driven forty feet into mud. The approach span rests on a pile filled structure and the project, costing about 60 000 dollars, is described as a new experiment with wood and concrete.
A destructive blaze struck Taunton on Friday morning burning the two story machine shop of William Mason. The fire destroyed the building and its contents including tools machinery and partially finished cotton machinery. Insured for 85000 the loss is fully covered.
In a lengthy review the New Bedford Standard notes the whaling business was fairly successful last year though product prices fell. Merchants in whale oil feel cautious and do not expect strong gains given current prices and market conditions.
Lewiston Journal reports few mills posted profits as they review the year. Several mills managed only a slim or negative balance, with scarce additions to capital. Separately, a Brooklyn Methodist church was robbed of its carpet and contents recently.
The January session of the Town Council and Court of Probate approved multiple bills. Payments covered highway snow removal, hearse house improvements, street lamp gas, public building costs, coal for the poor, pauper board at Butler Asylum, and night watch. The poor fund yearly interest of $110 was ordered paid to 49 paupers under Overseers of the Poor.
Sunday School festival of the Catholic Congregational Church town hall was decorated with flags and crowded with scholars teachers and friends. Rev Dr Shepard led prayers and spoke along with Rev T S Toomas Rev C P Osborne T W Bicknell Evy and Martin Bennett the superintendent who presided. A substantial collation followed and a teacher received a handsome present from his class.
The weekly registry rise in December shows 179 voters added, far above any year since the state constitution began. The surge reflects population growth and heightened interest ahead of the next presidential election.
Past and present members of Bristol High School are invited to meet at High School Hall Bristol on Saturday January 18 at 2 30 PM to consider holding a High School Reunion. Principal Thomas W Blixsill Bristol High School Bristol January 11 1868.
Bank commissioners announce banks must not accept checks unless they are properly stamped and cancelled by the giver. Previously officers often stamped checks where the payer failed to do so. Remember to stamp and cancel your checks before presenting them.
Mr L K Joslin of Providence presents a review of the local market with current Broad Street prices. The advertiser reports a large stock, clear pricing, and thorough reliability.
A week of prayer meetings gathered Christians from all denominations in the town. Meetings were held at the Congregational Church First Baptist State Street Methodist and St Michael's Church with a Thursday session omitted due to a Town Hall lecture. Services were well attended and marked by solemnity and attention.
A series of Adventist lectures on scriptural prophecies led by Ester T. M Preble drew strong crowds at the State House this week with evening sessions continuing into next week. In Ashton a lively Christmas visit by Bristol friends prompted a witty reply from Ashtonian noting rural scenes, gifts, and a brook mishap.
The piece cites flattering notices from former residents across the country and mocks a Brooklyn Daily Eagle correspondent. It notes a growing Odor subscription list and criticizes Bristol and its Phoenix weekly paper as stale journalism behind the times.
A notice of the public reading by Mr T Melbourne May held last week was crowded out. Report says the selections read were very effective and creditable, with an appreciative audience pleased by the evening's entertainment.
Lance Aucron announces a public auction at Store 12 Broad Street Providence R I on January 16 17 and 18 with sales at 2 and 7 o clock daily. The sale includes furniture mattresses lounges stoves crockery glassware tin and Britannia ware and general house furnishing goods. Goods offered at low prices to reduce stock and attract buyers. Beok B P Conners is referenced as a contact.
Holliday presents a wide selection at Gray's 282 Westminster Street Providence near Grace Church with gold and silver watches jewelry silverware and other suitable holiday article offerings for shoppers.
The New Haven Palladium references Liberty's standard sheet and America’s standard perfume Phalon’s Night Blooming Queen. It links airborne floats with parallel patriotic symbols in a concise, period tone.
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