Butler and Grant At Odds Over Currency And Public Works
The piece discusses General Butler's fiscal proposals proposing certificates of value and a monetary standard tied to government credit, amid broader debates on sound money and postwar currency. It notes General Grant's stance on subsidies for internal improvements and Congress debates to curb public debt, with railways like Union Pacific highlighted for rapid progress and fiscal returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ween
Butlen
Congress
Massachusetts
Dana
Maswechusetts
Butler
Boter Tas
United States
Epeche
General Grant
Pacific Railways
Union Pacific
Secretary Seward Plans Continental South American Trip
Reported by the era on Secretary Seward as he nears relief from official duties, a remarkable journey across the continent and through South America is described as a possible farewell travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Continent
South America
Adulterated Lacea Beer Tops New York World Findings
The New York World reports adulterated Lacea beer tainted with copperas and doctored with salt lime and alum, highlighting ongoing quality control concerns in local brewing and beverage distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Mixed short items from a late 19th century local page
A collage of brief notes: Grant greets about 54 000 at a Baltimore reception. an Australian horse runs ten miles in 23 minutes 35 seconds. Hartford reports its smallest baby under two pounds. Widening topics include taxes, crime, church buildings, and notable deaths across several states with scattered local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
United States
New Jersey
Mexico
Orthodox Society
Patsam
South Christian Church Hosts Christmas Eve Vestry Festival
A Christmas vestry festival at South Christian Church in the church vestry featured evergreen decor, trees with popcorn and candy, cake and confections, and a program of recitations and songs directed by James P. Pierce. Rev. J S Jones opened with scripture and prayer, followed by Rev. Geo L. Locke's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Jones
James P. Pierce
E Q
Geo L. Locke
St. Michael's Church
Remarkable Nuptials In Odd County Union
Charles Cy Addington aged 92 and Susan Moore aged 84 wed in Lott county on the Ath instant. Only eight attendees with five widowers and one widow. Both had prior marriages twice. Groom claims between 350 and 200 grandchildren. Bristol Tenn News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marprads Exttraorpinaky
Charles Cy Addington
Wan
Susan Moore
Lott County
Bristol
Tenn
Onward magazine January and February issues reviewed
The Onward edited by Captain Mayne Reid debuts with January and February numbers. It is praised as well printed and engaging for youth, featuring full page illustrations, tales, poetry, and departments on Things Worth Thinking Of and Trifles. Published by G W Carleton New York at 8500 a year and 30 cents a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne Reid
America
G. W. Carleton
Broadway
New York
February Journal offers sketches and essays for readers
The February Porsso oaica Journal lists sketches of Prof Late late of the U S Coast Survey Mrs Lily M Spencer Wilkie Collins Theodosia Burr Alstin Rothschild with portraits plus The Inner Senses a Psychological Essay Resurrection of the body a Sermon Influence of Intellect in Society How a Man made a fortune by a Pin Equality of Minds Community of Interest the Groups of Organs Wintering in the South the American Lion and other attractions Price 80 cents or 3 a year Subscribe now I R Wells 389 Broadway N Y
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Tue Porsso Oaica
U. S. Coast Survey
Lily M. Spencer
Wilkie Collins
Theodosia Burr Alstin
Rothschild
South
I. R. Wells
Broadway
February issue previews various articles and poetry
The February number lists articles such as The Education of Little Children The Art of Using Time Woman Couleur de Rose and several poems The editorial department promises varied subjects including Answers to correspondents and Notices of Publications Miller Wood Co Publishers New York price two dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ene
Northwest
Kitty Howard
Qaor
Miller, Wood & Co. Publishers
New York
Fatal House Fire Claim Fatay Casvary at Thames Street
A four and a half year old boy, Fatay Casvary, son of Michael Donahue of Thames Street, died after being severely burned when left alone in a room. Fire spread from the stove and neighbors extinguished it with water. He suffered about forty eight hours before death on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enowarp Murray
Michigan State Prison
Havana
Samuel J. Carr
Baptist Church
Millford
Mass
Maine
Cummings Thompson
Hollis
Edwin Young
Lebeck
Albert R. Johnson
Perry
Benjamin Green
Concord
N. H
Joseph Woods
Burlington
Eliah Kimball
Lecester
Oren Cox
Lowell’road
Lawrence
Fatay Casvary
Michael Donahue
Thames Street
Aimes
Serious Accident at National Rubber Company Works
A worker at the National Rubber Company’s works suffered a severe crush injury when his left forearm was caught between calendar rollers. Two coworkers pulled him clear as a heavy bar broke the roller pillar. the arm was badly crushed and the hand bones protruded. He is the son of John H. Allyn of Bourn Street and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where the arm was amputated just above the elbow by Dr Caswell after urgent treatment from Dr S S Drury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimen
National Rubber Company
Callender
John H. Allyn
Bourn Street
8. S. Drury
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
Caswell
Carpenter Injured At National Rubber Works
Mr Richard B Franklin a carpenter was struck by a flying board fragment near the thigh while at work with a circular saw at the National Rubber Company works last Tuesday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Frankln
Carpenter
National Rubber Company
Providence Meeting Elects Directors for Boap Company
Tae Prov Warren and Barster Boap Company held its annual meeting in Providence on Monday. Elected directors for the year include Robert H. Ives Amos D. Smith William Goddard Charlee T Childs Samuel W. Church Marshall Woods Thomas G Turner Leon Chappatin and Earl B Mason. Charles T Childs was named president and L M E Store superintendent. Receipts for last year totaled 11571.63 while expenditures reached 91030.19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Prov
Warren and Barster Ram Boap Company
Providence
Viamed
Robert H. Ives
Amos D. Smith
William Goddard
Charlee T. Childs
Samuel W. Church
Marshall Woods Thomas G. Turner
Leon Chappatin
Earl B. Mason
Charles Tchilds
L. M. E. Store
Temperance talk planned at Town Hall by Rev H W Conant
Rev H W Conant agent of the Rhode Island Temperance Union will address citizens on temperance at Town Hall Tuesday evening next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Conant
Rhode Island Temperance Union
Town Hall
Paul Sells Cassimeres at Low Yard Prices in Providence
An advertisement for Paul the original remnant man offers cassimeres at 60 to 90 cents per yard with beavers doeskins and fine cloths at agent's lowest prices. Located upstairs at 51 Dorance Street Providence R I.
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Paul
Dorrance Street
Providence
R. L
Death of Joseph Coit Bristol elder and devout Catholic
Funeral sketch honors Joseph Coit born Newport 1786 who moved to Bristol at nineteen. A devoted Catholic, he renewed baptismal vows and received confirmation from Bishop Griswold. After a three week illness he died peacefully with family at his side, leaving a loving legacy as a generous host and father.
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Ostrvarny
Upop
Joseph Coit
Newport
R. LE
Bristol
Darethia
Holy Catholic Church
Griswold
Israel
Jesus
Tar Mortanne Bonds and Sullivan Erie Coal Railway Project
A fire threatens 5000 acres of Sullivan County coal land held by Tar Mortanne Bonds and the Sullivan Erie Coal and Railroad Company. The 29 mile line from mines to Towanda Bradford County connects with a canal and New York rail. The mine drains itself and loads directly into cars, with timber and dairy regions along the route expected to provide freight. Grading nears completion and rails are awaiting spring. traffic expected around July 1.
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Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Pacific
Cavil
Woiom Parific Railroad Company
Congress
Sullivan, and Erie Coal and Railroad Company
Sullivan County
Pennsylvania
Towanda
Bradford County
Penn
New York
Pet of the Village engraving offered with Hearth and Home
A German picture titled The Pet of the Village is printed on tinted paper and offered with the Hearth and Home weekly dated February 16. Purchasers will receive one of these handsome engravings, retail value six dollars, with Nast’s large valentine picture appearing in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Pettengill, Bates & Co
New York
Nast
Patent Granted for Wain Shoe Cutter and Grass Handling
Monroe Macaine reports a patent issued to Mr. F. A. Geisler on the 29th ultimo for improvements to the wain shoe and cutter bar, including mechanisms to raise the bar, gear the cutting action, improved finger bar and guard fingers, and a mold board to fling cut grass away from the blades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Macaine
F. A. Geisler
Sreeer's Staxparp Product Promoted as Strong Tonic
The advertisement touts Wor Brrrees as a stimulant and astringent with acidity free taste. It claims it aids debility and indigestion, offering a reliable tonic to tone the system. Sold by N. G. West, T. J. Griffin and N. C. Bedell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreeer
N. G. West
T. J. Griffin
N. C. Bedell
Town Council and Court of Probate Meet Monday
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock.
Entertainments at Town Hall Delight Crowds and Prize Givers
Tar Girt Entertainments presented by Messie Somerby and Co at Town Hall ran Saturday to Wednesday with fully filled houses. Prof Fabian conducted a prize distribution where chamber sets were given for lucky numbers and awards for the handsomest man, best dancer, and other measures sparked uproar and broad laughter. The evening featured a living memento ram gift and a rowdy, memorable scene as a colored spectator shouted and danced, adding to the lively reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie
Somerby & Co
Town Hall
Prof
Fabian
Angus McDonald
Monnday
Isaac Lombard
Charles Diman
Thomas Butler
E. Fish
Fish
Spread Eagle
Somerby
Jamaica Ginger Extract Sold Wholesale by Central Drug Store
An extra quality Jamaica ginger extract was prepared and sold both wholesale and retail by N C Bedell at the Central Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Bedell
Central Drug Store
February issue of Tar Lapy's Fitexp magazine features stories and engravings
The February number showcases a steel engraving Yes or No and a large fashion plate. It includes Mrs. Douglas's story Roland Yorke Done in Passion, Harriet Prescott Spofford The Unknown Guest, Mrs. Hoemer Warren's Ward, and Elizabeth Prescott Between Two. Also music Beautiful Eyes and numerous fashion engravings. Published by Descon & Peterson at 250 a year with options for multiple copies. rates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Lapy
Douglas
Butterby
East Lynne
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Our Scoorpay Visitor February issue promoted by Philadelphia publisher
Our Scoorpay Visitor for February from Daughaday and Becker Philadelphia encourages youths to sample the monthly, offering a steel plate premium engraving for subscribers and prizes for clubs. Prices listed as 1.25 for the magazine and 1.50 with engraving. includes a catalog of stories and illustrations by Knickerbocker Jr., Linda Warfel, Jacob Abbott, Mrs H G Leggett, and others with music by Dr J D Vinton.
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Daughaday & Becker
Walnut St
Phila
Knickerbocker, Jr
Linda Warfel
Jacob Abbott
George Kaime
Uncle Samuel
George Cooper
Hattie Herbert
Mary L. Belles
August Bell
Dickey and Belle
Uncle Charlo
Dr. J. D. Vinton
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Bristol Pherae
Bogert
Chard Smith
Broad Street
Norman
Pawtuxet
Blackstone
Bagninas
DoLtans
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Rocky Mountains
Great Salt Lake
Union Pacific Company
Baltimore
Springfired
Ind
Mr. Pratt
Senate
Steuben County
Mr. Wakefield
Universalist Church
Owatonna
Minn
Hova
Pomeroy
Wade
Wilson
Washington
Gen. Lex
Gen. Grant
Louisville
Lynn
Joral
Foot & Clark
P. Young
Territory of
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Territory
J. J. Pegk
Iit
Henry Clay
Abraham Linen
J. Lewis Diman
Brows University
Sperink
Othes
J. C. Pegram
Ooumsetton
North Main Street
Logpe and
Court _atreete
Union Safe
State Street
Kosten
UXK
Nigqinson & CO
Wantel
Henry Lee
Borton
Speer
Hesh
PavNrapre
J. Schanck
Philadelphia
Schenck
Echenck
de Schenck
Bchenck
Palmdale
Dillons
Hie
Hanover
Bostop
Mandrake Eljis
Geo, GooDwinth & CO
Boston
le Agentes
All Druggis T Ty “Cjan Selynss
J Wi. Veck
Annie E. Church
Thie Town
Peter
Philip
Bridget Morris
James Francis
Michael
Ann Donahue
East Medias
Micah J. Talbot
Tiverton
Instant
Abby A.B
Gunghist
Charles
Rachel Hambly
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