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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1856

Page

3

Murder by Slaves and Public Disasters Reported

The Petersburg Express recounts the murder of Lewis B. Norwood Esquire a Granville merchant by two of his slaves after a night visit to his chamber. Other items note jail break attempts lead to shooting, a murder conviction in Morris Court, racial tensions in Providence, and a hurricane destroying Lin Paz with ships wrecked and few deaths.

Petersburg Lewis B. Norwood Granville Sander Wales Woorweed Destronen New York Mexico Lin Paz Lower California

Snow and Politics Span Oswego to New York

Reports describe a severe snowstorm in Oswego and Jefferson counties with a passenger train stranded and depths reaching 18 inches. The New York political scene shows Fremont gains with Erastus Brooks defeated, amid attack from the New York Express, while other items note rapid locomotive claims, business failures, and a mass powder explosion in Acton Massachusetts.

Gheir Auburn N. Y Ist Inst Oswego Jefferson Rai New York Fremont Erastus Brooks Fillmore Americans Brooks Noble Col. Fremont The New York Express New York State Fillmore Boston Journal

South Christian Society to Meet on November 10 1856

The stockholders are summoned to the vestry of the meeting house on Monday evening next November 10, 1856 at o clock to consider repairing the house and to handle other business that may arise. By order Geo. W. King secretary Bristol November 8 1856.

The South Christian Society Geo. W. King Bristol Henry Diman James Dinan George Pearse Thos. G. Holmes Geo. G. Pearse Frobate Bruror 5. C William Wyatt Hollen Bristol Phenix Eaid Bristol Peter Gladding

Town Meeting Honors Bristol Firemen for Aid in Warren Fire

In Warren on November 4 1856 the freemen unanimously resolved to thank King Philip Engine Co No 4 of Bristol and Bristol citizens for their prompt aid during the November 1 fire that threatened Warren. The vote directs the town clerk to publish the resolution in the Bristol Phoenix and the Rhode Island Telegraph. The document is signed by Town Clerk Samuel Randall. Dyspepsia can be cured claims appear from R P Stowe assistant clerk US House. Oxyrgenated Eaters praised for relief after years of dyspepsia with four bottles. Sold by Beth W Fowle & Co in Boston and druggists nationwide. Bristol and Warren outlets listed.

Warren Mestine King Philip Fire Engine Co Bristol Iaid Engine Company No. 4 Bristol Phenix Rhode Island ‘Telegraph Samuel Randall R. P. Stowe, Esq U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C Geo. B. Greene R. P Beth W. Fowle & CO Washington Street Boston H. N. Gifford S. 8 Drury Edward Saunders

Marriages Ride Through New England Towns and Cities

On a series of recent Wednesdays and the 19th month events, Rev. De Shepard officiated nuptials linking Geo M Cot and Eliza Ann Brown in Pawtucket. George Coggeshall with Marin Hispey Caoone in the same town. Ivan Lawton Jr of Philadelphia with Esther B Ingham in Newport. Timothy Filmon of Norwich with Ruth B. Griwold in Providence. Albert G Edwards and Carrie Crapo in New Bedford.

de. Shepard Geo M. Cot Eliza Ann Brown Pawtucket George Coggeshall Mise Marin Hispey Cahoone Newport Ivnne Lawton, Jr Phunsille Maat Esther B George Ingham Providence Timothy Filmon Norwich Conn Ruth BE. Griwold New Bedford Albert G. Edwards Mise Carrie Crapo

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