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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1851

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Ward of W Patters U S Army Beets on Low

Fragmentary OCR text references a U S Army ward or officer with unclear name and a note about being on a low condition. No identifiable event, person, or location complete enough to confirm.

Early bishop Ravenscolt of North Carolina noted for devout care

The passage recounts a 40 year old figure, Ravenscolt, a stern plantations owner turned cleric, praised for piety and endurance. He disciplined servants harshly yet sought forgiveness, listened to prayer, and eventually became the North Carolina bishop renowned for diligent parish duties and religious zeal.

Pune Uiria Tia Viet Sean North Carolina Ravenscolt

Fragmented Country Life Reflections and Economic Critique

A noisy urban crowd and a wandering speaker mix with images of wealth and pride. The piece cites a Northampton Courier clipping urging readers to support the paper and urging subscribers to settle arrears while contrasting city bustle with rural observation.

Lessons From a Mother's Love and a Tragic Lesson

A father's recollection details a boy Alfred who rebels against his mother and peers, leading to neglect and abuse. After a brutal act against his mother, remorse follows as the boy witnesses her death and vows to change, urging boys to value maternal guidance and resist peer pressure.

Myzelf Wright Alfred Mother Ain Hoya

Plea for Youth in Court Moves Toward Reform

A graceless youth, Kelley, and Musee Kinney are convicted of stealing a pocket-book from a pedlar. A seventeen year old sister pleads for Kelley, requesting his placement at the House of Refuge to escape bad friends and reform. The judge sympathizes but commits to sending him to the refuge, with access for family visits.

Francis Kelley Musee Kinney House of Refuge Kelley Wilk Ludge Heebee Ater

Curse and Deunceness: Norfolk Man Checks Drunken Parade

A Norfolk, Virginia paper recounts a wealthy man's strange nocturnal curiosity. He overhears his servants mimicking his drunken fits and behavior, the farcical tableau provoking shock and hushed laughter among his household and neighbors. The scene ends with his transformation from anger to a stunned, momentary sobriety.

Norfolk Lsughiérat Atid Eni- Deen

Early Rising Machine Promises Wakefulness and Bath Option

An article describes a contraption exhibited in Birmingham by Savage and manufactured by Peeton & Harlow. The alarm bedstead attaches to a bed, rings at set hours, folds under the sleeper, and can trigger a cold bath to ensure rapid wakefulness. Women and men are shown testing the device, with a policeman used as a demonstration figure.

Birmingham Savage St. James’ Square Peeton & Harlow Joanny Ian Morpheus

History of BowwGxa Savssons and Bologna Sausages

A foreign correspondent reports on an ancient Bologna story of a dog breed named Bulogna and its link to medieval sausage traditions. The piece notes past care and later decline, concluding with a claim that sausages remain excellent.

BowwGxa Savssons Naswaal Inteligencer Baluge Ain Lely

Parlor Scene Involving Bill and Sal With Biting Incident

Fragmentary dialogue describes Cousin Bill biting Sal during a parlor scene. A bystander notes Sal did not protest strongly and appeared to enjoy the interaction despite blunt remarks. The text also hints at broader gossip about a man seeking arrangements with younger individuals.

Bill Sal Ned

Specimen of Lee bonhommie in a coachman jest

Teave Lee a Methodist preacher in New England is described as energetic and tender with notable wit. The anecdote recalls a Boston to Lynn ride where two lawyers mocked him yet his replies show humor and piety. The tale ends with a quip about lawyers and the burnished lake of brimstone.

Teave Lee New England Wea Mr. Stephens Lee Boreeback Boston Lynn Bin

Wealth and happiness tied to modest beginnings in old tale

A fragmented piece recalls a doctor praising a young man’s restraint and health practices while reflecting on wealth. Anecdotes compare early earnings to later prosperity, suggesting happiness does not hinge on riches but prudent effort and steady work.

Ermendel

Tragic School Stair Collapse in New York

A Greenwich Street disaster in New York leaves dozens of children dead or hurt as a stair railing collapses during a mass evacuation at a four story school. Fire and police respond while families search for missing children and officials assess the fatalities.

New York Harrison Winey Bolton Inddera Clinton Seciool Anoa Tod McNally

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