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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1846
Page
3
Indian movements and a village near Fort Washita are described as Delawares discover signs of a Witchetawe attack by Comanches at Pawnée Mabie. The Delawares fear further danger and pursue possible prisoners, while stories of local piracy and river wrecks flank reports of maritime disasters and a murder in Charlestown.
Rumors circulate about Corsair trade and ship fittings in the Gulf of Mexico while sailors face scarcity at Norfolk. A coroner’s inquest in East River yields a verdict of found drowned for a young woman found near Clinton Street, described as tall with hazel eyes and blue calico dress, bearing foreign coins in her pocket.
The London Literary Gazette advises methods to shape a sitter’s mouth for different expressions, noting words to prompt bland serenity or noble bearing. It cites painter anecdotes and references the Boston Transcript. Brighton market data for Oct 26 1846 cover beef cattle stores sheep and swine prices, with retail hogs and barrow quotes.
A July Sentinel tribute claims Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry cured pulmonary complaints. It recounts a Chatham case where a young woman near death recovered after using the remedy from Kinderhook Bookstore, with Dr Herrick cited. Sold by Dr L W Briggs.
In a St Louis dated November 2 1842 a doctor requests hixes of a blade and balance to settle a delayed balance. He recommends pills for all families in his private practice and signs off respectfully. Bayley and Briggs advertise the medicine for sale.
An old advertisement promotes Dandelion and Tomato Panacea as a blood purifier with claimed 10ite efficacy and urges trial for universal relief. It also touts The Vegetable Pile Electuary from DeA Upham as a cure for piles with internal action, claiming fast, permanent results and listing multiple agents and distributors.
In this town on Watney evening last Reverend Cady joined Cyrus B. Eddy to Phebe G. Pharaton and Isaac H. Penno of Providence wed Mise Clara H. Short of this town. John R. Babcock of Providence married Eliza, daughter of Jonathan Alger, of this town. In Providence on the ith inst Theodore Fuerte formerly of thinawa wed Miss Anp F Hopking of Providence.
In Full Rover on the 96th last to the Mathodiat Church Mr John Livsey weds Mrs Betsey Sisson both for that wa In Newport on Sunday evening last Mr Samuel Rendall of New York weds Mike Caroligesabella daughter of Capt Thomas Pratt of N la Wednesday last Mr Jamee Brown weds Miss Mary Ant daughter of the late Mr Pardon Handy
The report lists multiple bereavements including Abby Lather aged 25 from Fall River wife of Edward M Lather. Charles M. Eddy aged 22. Lees Boyd infant son of Gilbert R. Gladding aged 2. Benjamin TEW aged 9. Catherine Kaull widow of John A Kaul aged 79. The items note interments and dates in Peasilence and Newpact.
Arrived at New York and Providence bound vessels report from 1840 with ships and sloops including Ann Blix Fame Hope Alon Wm H Allen Emeline Rising Sin Glide Native and Oregon. Note on brig Hallowell at Brazon repairs after gale. Whalers Omega and other vessels noted off New Bedford and Pernambuco permutations.
Monterey items list caps and cases in brief, noting seven short cases and four gents’ cases. Apparent pricing and availability unclear due to damaged OCR but records indicate inventory updates and sale items for caps and cases.
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