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Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1855

Page

3

Boston Bristol railroad cars mark for convenience not error

The new Boston and Bristol line carries over three hundred passengers daily and maintains Boston labeled cars for passenger ease, avoiding confusion. A fire at Josiah F. Everett’s barn on Broad Street spread to his dwelling and the Three Story Brayne House, damaging Wardwell property and burning another Wardwell barn on Chesnut Street. Everett’s insured for $700. The Rutland Herald notes 700 men work quarries in Rutland County Vermont with expected marble output reaching 1,100,000 feet this year.

Baisto Karoav Boston Newport Bristol Journal Josiah F. Everett Broad Street Rayne Stephen S. Wardwell Elizabeth Sampson Mr. Wardwell Rutland Herald Rutland County

Fires ruin Durfee barn and vehicles in Fall River

A valuable barn owned by Dr. Nathan Durfee in Fall River was destroyed by fire on Monday night at about 11 o clock, along with four horses, carriages, hay, and grain. Loss estimated between 5000 and 10000 dollars, with suspicion of incendiary origin and the dog of the owner found at the site likely poisoned.

Fall River Nathan Durfee Durfee

Case of Insanity After Whaling Voyage Return

A young man recently back from a whaling voyage wandered the streets Sunday in an aberrated mind. He visited churches and was detained by officer Hurlburt. He is now sent to the Alms House. The voyage cost about $800. insanity believed due to paralysis attack.

Hurlburt N. Bedford Standard L. Simmons Elery Sally Sandford Bristol John Usher Isaiah D. Simmons Mary Dlc Aimer Thia Eyta

Notice to Rev. George A. Lord Over Advertising Bill

The Rev. George A. Lord formerly a Jesuit Deacon Priest is asked to call at this office or send payment to settle an advertising bill. The paper notes objection to his going by the Jesuit label and recalls his recent location in Taunton and Fall River.

George A. Lord Taunton Fall River

Widow of Admiral Boxer Endures Series of Calamities

The widow faces cholera deaths in Balaklava of her nephew and husband, a country house fire, Strachan's bank failure wiping out thirty thousand pounds, and now a son at Sebastopol facing likely death.

Boxer Balaklava Messrs. Strachan Sebastopol

Fire in Somerset Barn Sparks Investigation and Rumors

A Somerset barn owned by David Buffinton burned Sunday night about 10 o clock. Hay filled the structure but cattle are not reported. The fire’s origin is unknown, with rumors implicating a former Irish worker. The blaze was visible in New Bedford, lighting spires and rooftops.

Somerset David Buffinton Buffinton Fall River Neios

Two Women Enter Holy Orders in Newport Ceremony

Taxuerae Veu Miss Hanah Sullivan and Miss Mary Ann Madden took the veil at the Catholic Church in Newport on October 10. The two year novitiate precedes joining the Order whose duties include visiting the sick and aged, aiding prisoners, and educating children. The rite was described as imposing. Invention news notes George N. Briggs of Smithfield Rhode Island, a San Francisco native, patented a steamboat wheel with movable paddles that stand perpendicular in water and plans a New York voyage to test it. Deaths in New York last week totaled 497, down 49 from the prior week, while Boston reported 59 deaths.

Taxuerae Veu Hanah Sullivan Mary Ann Madden Newport San Francisco George N. Briggs Smithfield, R New York Boston

Maritime arrivals and sailings listed in Fall River and Newport

The report lists vessels and origins including Steamer Bradford from Fall River and Durfee, Steamer or Winley from Newport, Sloop Chief from Providence, and brig Alenua from Port au Prince. It notes schooner Sci Ses Glad Albany Gazelle Verguson Maria Assise and Janes Bennett with routes to New York Albany and other ports.

Bradford Durfee Durfee Bull River Perry Woolsey Newport Helen Pearse Providence Chief Williston Win H. Allen Wells Sarah E Eldred Wickford Forest Arnold East Greenwich Dirfee Wool Fall River Bradford Dorfee Full River Woukey James Bennett Chace New York Rail Road Co Maria Louisa Bennett Navigator Joy Harwich Peee Ahn Port Ewen A M Bradford Alt Durfee Or Winley Alenua Davis Port Au Prince

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