Prominent figures and findings appear in brief notices
Putnam Boothby former Narragansett Hotel owner in Providence dies in Philadelphia. An African caterpillar seven inches long exhibits at the Linnean Society in London. Primrose seeds from high Himalaya sent to Calcutta to be planted in England. Thomas S. Gay, survivor of the Albemarle expedition, dies at Portsmouth New Hampshire age 50. Dr Parsons reports heat disinfection kills germs in clothes and bedding. Washington dispatch notes Treasury Secretary unable to resume duties. malaria concerns tied to Potomac flats remain.
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Himalaya
Calcutta
England
Progress in astronomy shaped by dedicated observatories
The article notes astronomy now relies on division of labor with leading observatories focusing on specialties at Harvard Princeton Alleghany Cincinnati Chicago Albany Yale and the National Observatory. It also mentions England and Wales health reforms lowering death rates with 281000 lives saved in five years and longevity gains for both genders offset by the Beaked Chaetodon fish using a water gun to shoot prey, a Japanese household pet novelty.
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Harvard
Princeton
Alleghany Observatory
National Observatory
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jupiter
Albany
Yale
England
Wales
Noel Humphrey
North Carolina preacher counsels chance to seek new lands
In a March 20 1886 column F P Woopwanp from Souraenn Purves NC reflects on life in the Pennsylvania mountains and recounts a tale of Jacob and Esau to urge North Carolinians to seek opportunity. He urges self reliance and visiting potential new sites in North Carolina offering land timber and mineral wealth.
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Souraenn
N. C
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Susquehanna
H. Hollister
Providence
Jacob
Esau
North
North Carolina
F. P. Woopwanp
Curious iron ore lump unearthed with lightning rod
Removal of a long buried lightning rod reveals a ninety six pound lump of iron ore attached to the rod end. The ore is believed to have formed from earth by electrical action over about fifteen years and embedded in ferruginous soil.
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Hood
Gaff
Hamilton
C. A. Arnold
Arnold
C. I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Town Council Schedule Seeks Votes On Liquor Ban
The town plans its regular monthly meeting Monday at 2 PM. A Temperance meeting Sunday at State Street M E Church will discuss No License with Rev Hoyt and Rev Hall speaking. Republican nominations for Senator and Representatives will be held Monday in Artillery Hall State Street. Citizens urged to vote for the constitutional liquor prohibition amendment.
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State Street
M.E
A. A. Hoyt
E. D. Hall
Artillery Hall
General Assembly
Merivn
Messrs
Christie
Church
Thompson
Henry W. A. Seeling
Seeling
Franklin Street
High Street
Lecture on Proposed Prohibitory Amendment Slated
Mrs. J. Helen Foster of Iowa is announced to lecture on the proposed constitutions prohibitory amendment at the Congregational Church next Monday evening. The notice promises a crowded house.
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J. Helen Foster
Iowa
Congregational Church
Voters urged for broad amendment aiding foreign born soldiers
A call to Bastol electors asks a large turnout to approve a constitutional amendment extending the right to vote to all foreign born soldiers and sailors who served in the Union army and were honorably discharged, on the same terms as native born citizens.
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Bastol
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Bristol
Herbert F. Bennett
Court House
General Assembly
Board of Fire Engineers
United States
James Hoard, JR
Temperance Lectures Highlight Constitutional Prohibition
Prof A A Hopkins of Rochester will lecture on Constitutional Prohibition at State Street M E Church Tuesday evening next the 6th inst He is noted as a leading temperance worker and former editor AWillard Frances E., President of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, delivered a powerful talk on the constitutional prohibitory amendment at the Congregational Church despite bad weather the audience remained attentive and large
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A. A. Hopkins
Rochester
State Street
M. E
Hopkins
Frances E. Willard
National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Congregational Church
Mrs Mary T Lathrop Addresses Prohibition at Church
Mrs Mary T Lathrop, noted temperance speaker, delivered a powerful address on constitutional prohibition at State Street M E Church Thursday evening to the largest audience of the temperance meetings. A Young Men's Prohibitory Amendment Club formed with fifty members joining that night.
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Mary T Lathrop
State Street
M E
Young Men's
Springtime in the City Bursts with Local Color
The piece portrays seasonal renewal in a bustling town with green grass, budding trees, geese migrating north, and playful urban scenes. It notes book agents, organ grinders, crocuses, and lively street life reflecting spring’s arrival.
Rhode Island Veteran Citizens to Hear Bullock Talk
Hon. J. R Bullock will read a paper at the Franklin Lyceum Hall Providence on Monday next at 3 PM. The talk covers Stoke ley Westcote, one of Roger Williams twelve associates in Providence's settlement, tying to Providence’s upcoming 250th anniversary in June.
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J. R Bullock
Rhode Island Veteran Citizens Historical Association
Franklin Lyceum Hall
Westminster Street
Providence
Stokeley Westcote
Roger Williams
March death toll in town highest since 1883 record
In March the town posted 18 deaths, over twice the 25 year March average, the largest monthly total since August 1883. Ages ranged from 1 year 5 months to 95 years 8 months, with 7 males and 11 females. Causes included pneumonia fever diphtheria fractures old age and other diseases.
Property transfers and estates in the town records
A long list of 19th century property deals recorded through January to March 1886. transfers involve Cassander Kingman, Josiah Kingman, Robert C. Kingman, Patience Pierce, John N. Smith, Lydia Smith, Susan A. Kingman, William H. Dunbar, John P. Simmons, Hezekiah W. Church, Thomas Burlingham, Hattie F. Church, Sarah M. Frisbie, Charles F. Herreshoff, Julia Ann Herreshoff, Caroline L. H. Ghesebro, William T. C. Wardwell, Leonora F. Wardwell, George W. Easterbrooks, David McCaughey, Alfred Luther, Sarah Snively, Mary A. Pearse, Thomas F. Lannon, Ann Lannon, Lawrence W. Smith, Sarah H. Maxfield, Allen M. Coggeshall, Elizabeth B. Greene, and others. land parcels fronting Wood Street, High Street, Washington Street, and various avenues. includes houses, leaseholds, and farms. notable transactions recorded January 5 to March 22 1886.
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High Street
Burton
Walley
Hezekiah W. Church
Hiram Frisbie
Thomas Burlingham
Wood Street
Church
Constitution Streets
Hattie F. Church
Sarah M. Frisbie
Charles F. Herreshoff
Julia Ann Herreshoff
Caroline L. H. Ghesebro
William T. C. Wardwell
Leonora F. Wardwell
Thames and
Oliver Streets
George W. Easterbrooks
David McCaughey
George Street
Bay View Avenue
Jeremiah Willis
John Turner
School Street
Alfred Luther
Sarah Snively
William Snively
Washington Street
Hope
High Streets
Eliza Noyes
Mary A. Pearse
Thomas Pearse
Noyes Avenue
Union
Burton Streets
Thomas F. Lannon
Ann Lannon
James Lannon
Lawrence W. Smith
Sarah H. Maxfield
Charles S. Maxfield
Cottage Street
High
Wood Streets
Allen M. Coggeshall
Elizabeth B. Greene
Jerome B. Greene
Wilson's Lane
Elizabeth B Greene
Bradford
Central Streets
Michael Clifford
Julia Clifford
A. F. Cole
Collins Street
William H. Dunbar
John C. Alger
Lucy M. Alger
Lyman B. Bosworth
John Street
Samuel M. Lindsey
James Meiggs
Ezra Dixon
Metacon Avenue
Martha W. Meiggs
Bristol Institution For Savings
Charles
Darling
John J. Christie
Rock Street
Mott’s
Woodlawn and
Dunbar Avenues
Maria Rogers
Mott's Lane
Bristol Assembly Ticket Urged For Honest Local Representation
The editorial urges Bristol voters to elect Assembly nominees with solid character and tangible town property, warning against caucus manipulation and internal party conflicts. It argues responsible leadership strengthens the Republican party and safeguards the town’s interests.
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Phgnix
Bprroz
Assembly
Bristol
General Assembly
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
United States
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