Public School Fund and Building Needs Voted for in Town
The town school committee reports higher costs and the need for 2,122.75 dollars for salaries and 91,068 dollars for repairs, plus rent of primary houses. Receipts from the state and other sources total about 1,? million, leaving a shortfall of 450,000 dollars to finish the year. The committee urges building two new primary schools at the North and South village borders and asks the town to fund this through October adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briniol
Iicresse
Avholore
Cael Cetular
Kes
Mudille
To Distret
Owali
Ontuher
Athora
Albany Futira
Siegsenad
Citiens
Tho Ue Jrood
Holto, Coane
Rhode Island
General As Assembly
Wotlug
Peary
Euch
General Assembly
Board of Stalo
Stepha
Howton Daily Advertiser Market Report Brighton 1847 Prices
Market summary from Brighton August 1847 shows cattle stores beef and sheep prices with declines noted. Commodity lists include loaf cattle stores shoep swine and hog prices with various weights and quality grades, plus notes on demand and unsold lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howton Daily Advertiser
Brighton
Lota
Hedille
New Bedford Whale Market Report for Week Ending August 20
Sperm demand steady and prices firm in New Bedford markets. Sales include 3,000 barrels at 1 per barrel, 650 barrels ground tier export at 3.25, 4.40, and 3.75 dollars per hundredweight, and 14,000 NW Coast barrels landed at 40 cents. Sperm candles in demand with 100 boxes at 3 dollars and 75 at 2.80, all cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford OL
Local Apothecary Offers Services to Inhabitants of Neistul
The advertisement invites residents of Neistul to engage the medical services at the Drigga and Myary apothecary. Located at Residence 34 Church Street, the notice specifies June 5 as the service date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neistul
Apothecary
Drigga & Myary
Church Street
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry Advertised in 19th Century Notice
A damaged advertisement announces Dr M A Dawsonne's banding house offering home and sorcery advice and attendance for the poor. It touts Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry as a cure for consumption and lung ailments, claiming miraculous efficacy and widespread physician interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivtol
Mro. M
Wistar
Wistars Palsam
Casey
Anthina
Hilo
Jewey
Jamany
Diggs & Drury
Nagwat
Medical Sarsaparilla and Tomato Pills Advertised Claims
An old advertisement extols PROWN S SARSAPARILLA and TOMATO RITTERS as cures for dyspepsia and related ailments. Dr George Scott endorses their efficacy in liver related disorders and urges purchase through Bayley Briggs and Drury. The ad cites a letter from Dr William of Ve and notes availability from Briggs & Droky with dates August 21 and August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Scott, M.D
WS Bayley and Briggs & Drury
PROWN
Willian
Janice
Euler
Wentleman
Boyden
Bay
Cambridge
Briggs & Droky
Marriages at St Michaels Church and Newport
In this town and Newport dates, marriages occurred with Rev J W Cooke and Rev Jonathan Cady officiating. Couples include Nathaniel Wardswell and Fanny Col Samuel ay lur. Samuel J C Welds and Mary Ann Palmer. John Murray and Jamet Wright. Henry Huot and Wilon Jrouston. William W Sims of Georgia and Margaret Mason of Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church
J. W. Cooke
Nathaniel Wardswell
Fanny
Col
Sanuel Aylur
Jonathan Cady
Samuel J. C. Welds
Mary Ann Palmer
Bajl River
John Murray
Jamet Wright
Henry Huot
Wilon Jrouston
Mall River
Newport
Wmn. W. Sims
Georgia
Margaret Mason
Obituary notices from Fall River Newport and towns
A list of death notices from various New England towns including Fall River Newport Wickford and Warwick. Entries record ages from about 60 to 70 years and note relationships such as widows and daughters along with dates and locations of passing. Names include Samuel Whitefield Emily Mina Croado Elizabeth Hill Reuben Whitman Maldwein Rathluen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Samuel Whitefield
Isque Nogus
Newport
James Henderson
iSikabeth
Bernard Hill
Crattleborn
Mina Croado
John Croado
Warren
Warwick
Reuben Whitman
Wiverton
Mary G
Cor Inolins Seabury
Wickford
Maldwein Rathluen
Marine Journal Report of Coastal Vessels and Deliveries
Maritime notices list several ships and routes with cargo updates dated Saturday August 28 1847. Vessels include Steamer Bradford Dartee King Philip Brayton Seli Funtice Williaa from Hay River NC Sloop WinHt Allen from Providence Sloop Rienat from Dartee and Sloop Hart Dart from Yarmouth with fish. Sunday 29th shows Win Henry May from Phila with coal and other cargoes to Usher Soke John Compton Sharp from Phila with coat goods Woll.
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Hradford
Dartee
Borden
Pall River
King
Philip
Brayton
Providence
Seli Funtice
Williaa
Hay River
Allen
Springer
Rienat
New York
Hart
Dart
Yarmouth
Henry
May
Phila
Usher
Usher, Soke
John Compton
Sharp
Coat
Yore
D' Woll
King Philp
Bradford Urive
Bordon
Rising Sun
Crowell
Emel
Simmons
Fall River
SatLeo
Kether May
Stephans
Bowlun
Achrs Eqaity
Maton
Pils
John Crampton
Martha
Thomas
Portland
Gifford
Diamanted
Newport
Gillard
Aula. M
Foy
Soukiogon
St. Johna
Lyidia
Mather
Norfolk
London
Gilford
Athw
Arabella
Sag Harbor
Slip Atlay
Bradford Durfee
Bowen
Fia
King Milip
Altia
Tram Providence
Sloop Fame
Boaree
Crusade
Wardwell
Iron Providence
Schteop
Sehei Wim Henry
Whilay
Florida
Young
Calain
Eloops Molplin
Whitford
Harwich
Halen
Pitman
New Belton
Descriptions of Vessels and Captains in Storms and Disasters
The report lists multiple ships from Providence Fall River and other ports, detailing gales, wrecks, repairs and aid. It notes the brig Emigrant and the voyage of several vessels including the Minstrel and Lyidia, along with exchanges of gear and assistance. Whalers, barks and ships like the Osage and Kio are cited with routes, losses and recoveries near Newport Rio Janeiro and Tahiti.
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Philadelphia
Osage
Coggeshall
Chi
Boston
Big Kio
Bagley
Orcington
Trinidad
Rio Janeiro
Kmnpress
Pras
Balti
Easterbrooks
Troy
St. Catharines
Heine Ala
Guld
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ital
School Inc
Hank
Thomas Shepard
Martin Bennett
Wmrk. Taylor
John Bowler
Drury, M. D
Medicine & Surgery
Peters
Petere
Marnakea
Dlo
Marine Journal
Port OF
Tustol
Anriven
Schr Darlas
Baker
Stoop Helen
Pinna
Tarweh
Weir Finh
Anya
Hudeon
Fy Et Oh
Ilip
Dea
Provdence
Suan
Fail Kier
King Philip
Fame
Peares
Crustile
Saitevee Sebr Maris
Huston
Hudson
Palgariown
I'svillion
Adams
Atlantic Ocean
Gom
Nickorson
Provincetown
Loth
Fas
Jon
America
Lambert
Mattapoisett
New Bedford
Albion
Fairhaven
Hathaway
Indian Ocean
New London
Lark
Smith
Newark
Lucy Ann
Brown
NW Coast
Roanoke
Baldwin
Creenport
Sulkoe
S Shoal
Nantucket
Gulvonda
New Bredfont
Solit Pelle Isle
Cook
Avanti Ovoay
Tnt
Selir Ontario
Yior
Briga Medford
Sami Cook
Dodo
Selir
Tno Adams
Turner
Dig Pavilion
Edgmtown Sith
Ship Pacific
Hoxie
Nbedilford
Guam
Geo Washington
Holt
Lihaina
Morison
Green
Valeahuana
Stonington
Fournier
Cronoites
Apol d
Vermont
Mystic
Miholt
Mymouth
Noble
Howes
Neil Groots
Surgess
Niets
Seper Yard
Bristol
Gouda
Pr. A. Burgess III
Ould
Zach
Buena Vista
Opwood
Lapid Briggs & Prtc
Hope St
Hough & Anthony
Bristel
Dantal
J. Thompsoy
Mes
Hnewsexe
Hope
Church Atreeta
Kristal
Bentel Huck
Iue
Withkame
Foster & Coe Luand
Malta
Wighas Uos
Cotion
Hiietol
Watton
FCHID
River
The
Phenix
VTAW
Apple
WESPE
Tay
Oregon
Russia
Aleo
S.J. Allyn
Peper Gladding
Menrol
MUNK
Chapin & Thayher
Jolin TH
Munko
VOR Scientific Amprican
Pope
Guuek Hoek
Eroutal
PGA
Ameiea
Euviine
Neal Lexperiaente
Europe
AMO
Yale
Fe &E
Munn & Col
Cables
Mulionecon
Young Hysen
Souchong
Wardwel
Vayioco
J.B. Munro
Bradford-st
B. Castors
Jonln B. Munro
Crockery
J. Menlo
UST
Fay Sale
Henry Wardwell
H. Wardwell
Whitether
Hope and
Frankin Streets
Amon
Benjamin Tall
W.J. S. Dayliey
I A
Burgess
Credit Boot & Shoe Buyers
Mark
Thomas C. Walds
ASH Boot & Shoe
Broad
Central Street
New England
Wales
D'Pled
Crete Bayers
Penn
Eider
Briggs
Bennett J. Munro
Medohe SS
Douglass
Satisheon
Barkus
RULES
Newport, Ang
Qhet
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