Excursion to Iowa and Chicago described by a Bristol correspondent
A Bristol correspondent recounts a June 1868 excursion across Iowa by rail from Chicago, describing prairie views, muddy streets, growing cities like Clinton Evanston and Morrison, and the immersion in Methodist Church affairs at the General Conference. The piece notes Forded by the Illinois River bridge, the fertility of black soil, and the rapid expansion of towns despite mud and urban congestion. It also mentions Evanston’s institutions and grants, including a $300000 endowment for a Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daistar
Biter
Hicago
Epirod
Chavits
Iowa
Chicago and, North Western Railroad, Company
General Conference
Mississippi River
Jean
New England
Eye of
Eve
D'xon
Morrison
Fulton
Illinois
Clinton
Chicago
Evanston
Guv Evans
Colorado
Lake Michigan
Garretts
Methodiet Episcopal Church
Thorn
Church
Asncun
Water Spout in Maine and Death of Ex President Buchanan
A water spout swept Moody's Mountain in Knox County Maine during a rainstorm, cutting three ravines and uprooting trees as high as ten inches in diameter. The report also notes the death of former President James Buchanan at Wheatland Pennsylvania after lingering illness, with mentions of former presidents Pierce Fillmore and Johnson possibly attending his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Rockland
Moody's
Slope Township
Knox County
Ljardingille
James Buchanan
Wheatland
Pequsylvania
Patna
Nende
Rae Ann
Sétraeent
Morigny
Pierts
Johnson
Exotic Nile Adventure Tale Amid Savage Rapids and Rescue
The excerpt describes a perilous river scene on the Nile with rapids, a cliff overlook, and women carrying wood. A dramatic rescue emerges as two young girls struggle against the current and a nearby rescuer retrieves one body, while the other, after a near drowning, miraculously recovers and returns. The narrative blends adventure with striking natural imagery and ends noting 1868 collection district totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
W. Baker
F. BR. G
Mosera
Case &Co
Harttorg
the- Nile
Vilage
Thad
Oppaita Bank
Dee
Atross
Ivannot
Mermaid
Kipotamus
Tux U 8 MosroXs Review Highlights Music Pieces
June issue features select works by renowned composers and praises the magazine’s broad appeal to musicians. Publicity distributed by J. L. Peters at P. O. Box 5429 New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux U
MosroXs
Ij. L. Peters
P. O. Box
New York
Senate confirmation of Gen Sthfield as Secretary of War
Debates on Friday confirm Gen Sthfield for Secretary of War after disputed impeachment preamble. Mention of Stanton removal deemed illegal and contested, with references to Mr Stanton’s service and related political noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Siefeld
Turbulent Times and Oddities Across The Nation
A broad mix of sensational notes from 19th century America reports an unreliable mix of financial woes, personal fortunes, and curious incidents. Highlights include a failed fishery, a sister selling property to bet on her brother, declines in breadstuffs and provisions in New York, a sheriff’s sale in Texas, a 105 year old matriarch in New York, and a remarkable pine wood fire in Wisconsin described as a tunnel-like whirlwind. The piece also notes treasury notes added to the conscience fund, Chinese embassy listings, a large shoe company’s collapse, and various miscellaneous local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoory
New York
Angeliné County
Texas
Elizabeth Pipher
Grotop
Tomkins Co
Goodman
Miss
Ata
Hollis
Quigey
Old Colony
Neral
Rie
Jege
Ay Fayert
Richand Borpey
Oak Grove Cemetery
Salt Hiver
U. S
Stone Bridge
Derivars
Memorial Day Observances in Bristol Honor the Brave
A large crowd gathered as the Grand Army of the Republic marked Memorial Day with a parade from the State House to Juniper Hill Cemetery. The ceremony included a prayer by Rev J J Pack and songs by public school pupils, followed by floral tributes at gravesites and a march past the monument. donations totaled 156 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A.B
Geversi
State House
Highstreets
George O. Eddy
Bristol Cornet Band
Bristol Train of Artillery
T. F. Usher
Asziet
Bristol Light Infantry
Edward Quirck
King Philip Fire Co
William J. Darling
Union Street
Union
Hope
Franklin Street
Franklin
High Street
Bradford
Dows
Bradford Street
Town Hall
J.J. Pack
First Baptist Church
America
Orktign
E Ellery. W. Greene
iSong-Star
Sobioday
C. 'P.islems
Procés ‘Sion
Bradford Sid Weed
Stresis
Cr Lane
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Corie Torri
Bistean Vally
Jacob Bahay Farskerly
Ray
G. L
Locke
SF Highis Sta! Church
Carleto H
Bennett J Munpo
Art Lemeletics
Nditi
Madaies
John Turner
Richards Edwards
Navy
Richard
Auction notice for property and personal estate
Auction announced for property at known Broad Hotel area on East Street Siloagis with items including a rake and flowers, led by Reynolds and Beckie Ba. Charles J. Fales of Byfield Street receives attention to garden and yard improvements with costs listed at 4760 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Averson
Brotl Hotel
Ghigtle
Weedhead Gebi
H Reynolds
Beckie
Charles J. Fales
Byfield - Street
Death of George Robertson of Haugh N. Camp & Co
Mr George Robertson of Haugh N Camp Co Sugar Refiners died in New York on the 30th after a protracted illness. He was about 52 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robertson
Haugh ‘N. Camp & Co
New York
Providence jewelry theft alert near Gray's 231 Westminster
A Warren woman reported a theft of thirty dollars in a rail trip context. The notice urges readers to contact Gray's at 231 Westminster Street, Providence, for involved ladies and gentlemen's gold and silver watches and fine cutlery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray's
Westminster Street
Providence
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Ag Gurra
Rhods Island
King
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Livrery
Limiyo’ Ace
Menouet.of Excellens
Littell & ‘Gay
Boston
London
Eal Armapok Magdala
WWE
Paraibea
Gloucester
Astonigh Ees Groman
Janes Davis
Dash Tandy
Vermont
Hedd
Trinity ‘Church
Dix
Teremy
Rayacy Coatiher
Ward Buscher
D. Thonior
Bates
Green Stele
Pine
Wisconsin
Evers
Otel
Intelligence
Vo ‘Bkiniler
Joseph Aiger
Opie
George
Charles
M. ‘Vergusta
Featsman
Tobe
Jobe? Lindsey
Janes Ni Gladding, Jr
Richard How
John H. Whitford
Lilligan A. Newman
Samuel Kinder, Jr
Henry F. Gladding
Moses G. Whitney
Robert Toy
Henry E.bush
William H. Billingshast
Gilbert Richmond
William A. Miller
Benjamin
Mill
Adams J. Bennett
Isaac Gorham
William T Gorham
Jeremiah Luther, Jr
Robert Anderson
Josephus Franklin
Isaac B. Manchester
Allen Pierce
Alexander H Manchester
Abel Willis
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Nation
Bprieg
Cemeterice
Fearleas
Abdie
Ted Stond
E.W. BR
Bristoly BR. I
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Mon- Jat
William BR. Taylor
Byron Diman
Veonard
Waldrons
Sophie c. Vv. DeWolf
Mare A. de Wolf
Samuel le Monroe Baccutt
Natbed Bardi
George H. Gladding
William N.cCairtnay
Jay Pons
United States Circuit Court
Jane
Grand Scrort
Daniel W. Wanda Bhsinele
J. Munro
George Daviar Patii Jarvis
Alfred Pierce
John G. Watson
William Henry “Churgh
Samuel v. Wardwell
Thames Street
Narragansett Srxamsnir Co
E. O. Tufte
Iecadee
Board of Directory
Howerd
Bristal
Cwillibe
CIA
Thomas Holmfax
Comfort Tiffany
State Street
Hope and
High -Streets
Gideon Gifford
Augustus O. Bourne
High
Wood Street
Nathan N. Cole
Catharine Street
Narrows
Satbrdiy
Warren
Gaselle
Pheriit
Jir
Barstou
Jn Capone
Bennett
Kissengen
Sqda
Caumedeli
Mike Seale
Caperiongsty
Hin
Henry Chadwick
Messie, Beadle & Co
Willes Atregt
N.Y
Jean Bart
Newport
Broad Street
Pithane Perry
Ures & Good
P. Commons
Broad ‘Street
Providelict
Géodd
Salon Ag
Apa
Ediby
Ganat acThie
BTV
Cologne
British West India Islands
United States
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