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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1868
Page
2
The document lists year totals with receipts 605 90 dollars and cash on hand amounts 161 715 dollars at October 14 1867 and 767 61 dollars. It also records the year ending October 1 1868 total of 629 88 dollars and cash on hand October 6 1868 of 137 73 dollars.
In a lengthy editorial style piece readers are urged to judge Belmour versus Colfax for the presidency, praising duty and patriotism while critiquing past actions and war stance. The article also notes election results in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Nebraska and outlines party gains and the Progressive Republicans.
The Union and Brownhente Panjicket Horse Tail road Companies of Providence propose erecting a building on the bridge for an office and waiting rooms. This is long needed and will contain accommodations for waiting passengers and other uses. Work was to begin Wednesday and is expected to take about two months to complete.
Fall River notes indicate mill owners will probably revert to the eleven hour system though reluctantly. They cite inability to compete with manufacturers who already use the ten hour plan as the motive. The return follows the earlier adoption by Fall River mills when the change was expected to spread.
A lifelong Democrat tied to Tammany schemes endorses Republican candidates by enclosing a twenty thousand dollar check to aid their election efforts.
The American Board held a four day Norwich session with vast local hospitality. Citizens filled spaces from churches to hotels and even a steamboat to accommodate visitors from across the region while congregations praised the diverse ecclesiastical body and its mission.
The 1869 edition edited by Donald G Mitchell offers original literary content and practical yet entertaining articles. It features four colored plates twelve calendar pictures and a rich astronomical section with a total eclipse of the Sun in August 1869 and a map of visible regions. Published by Ticknor Fields Boston with sale via T J Griffin Hope Street.
The October issue lists Barbe Bleue Quadriller arranged by W Dresler for flute violin and piano and Blue Bead Sociable for the quadrilles. Also notes Peters Millie Publishers box 5429 Nowe Xe Se Yano and promotional copy on pianos by Grovesteen Fuller Co. with a history of instrument making. It mentions 3637 homeopathic practitioners in the United States with 34 in Rhode Island.
Last Monday evening a public meeting of the Christian Association was held in Town Hill with low attendance. Rev. C. P. Osborne opened with prayer and the librarian and treasurer reports were read. Clergymen and two laymen from Providence spoke, urging duty and support for a scholarship fund in local schools, which raised a handsome sum. The assembly was dismissed with benediction and officers urged future gatherings to rekindle interest.
An incomplete report describes a political gathering at Town Hall with heavy Republican presence and attendees including Desiderate and a carpet-bagger. The piece notes a sense of harmony despite contentious tensions and hints at notable participation.
An address by Hon J Mi Blake stirred a wide attentive crowd at Town Hall with discussion on education culture and fate. The event highlighted themes from a prospectus promoting a monthly on physiology and phrenology with portraits of notable figures and a publisher’s sales pitch.
A year end report outlines religious revival efforts including weekly prayer meetings, Sunday evening lectures, and six summer sermons aimed at guiding youth toward virtue. It notes weak attendance but expresses faith in eventual spiritual fruit. Financial details show the Building Fund, investments, and bank deposits, with $6647 added and $2066.47 outstanding.
The Palm of superiority is awarded to Mrs S A Allen for her improved Hair Restorer in one bottle. The grateful public appreciates the very low price of one dollar and every droggist sells it.
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