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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1884

Page

2

New England and national notes from a busy week

A roundup of diverse items including church meetings in New Bedford. Rhode Island business failures totaling 37 with liabilities of 357 623 and assets 131 082. Governor Bourn names William H. Cotton to the state board of pharmacy. Cyclones sweep several states with dozens dead or injured. Utah legislature memorializes Congress on territorial interests. Hudson Island formation noted below Albany. Studies on onions and Pasteur linked plant parasites discussed. Dennysville Maine cited for long fire-free history and liquor ban. Phosphorescent limestone exhibits in Utah and India studied. Bonded whiskey bill dead in House amid tariff and tax debate and press commentary.

Rhode Island Patents Listed by U S Patent Office

A Rhode Island patent list from April 1 1884 reports grants to Augustus O Bourn Bristol Henry A Church Providence Francis A Grater Providence Franklin A Smith Jr Providence James F Thayer Providence Isaac F Williams Bristol with items including rubber boot bracelet windlass waterproofed textile fabrics and metalic fastening along with a note on graphite as a lubricant and sea area statistics from Dr Otto Krummel of Gottingen.

Rayover Island United States Patent Office Rhode Island Franklin H. Hough Seventh Street N W Washington, D.C Augustus O. Bourn Bristol Henry A. Church Providence Francis A. Grater Franklin A. Smith Jr James F. Thayer Isaac F. Williams

Public Schools and Liquor License Debate in Bristol

A letter from Bristow argues repurposing Byfield Hall for daily school use to benefit public education and pupils. It also urges Town Council action to enforce liquor laws, advocating shutting down most saloons and aligning council members with majority sentiment against alcohol sales.

Bristow Dean Puennix Crocker Byfield Byfield Hall

Town Meeting Next Saturday. Council to Meet Monday

Town announces annual meeting for next Saturday and a regular Town Council and Probate Court session on Monday at 2 PM. Dogs may be licensed this month at the town clerk’s office despite a license vote. Probate Court hears Will of Allen M Coggeshall with witnesses and counsel. Major John J Lawton attends. Court approves Will and admits probate. March cruelty acts reported by local agent total ten cases with admonitions. Town votes on state officers, governor, attorney general, senator, representatives. licensing intoxicating liquors defeated by 460 to 405 with 55 majority against. Weather stormy but polls crowded. 1179 on lists, 904 votes cast. Governor Bourn leads, Colt and Spooner lead in respective races. School Committee pays tribute to late Reverend C J Rogers for dedication and service.

Bristol Republican Party Seth Pay Phebe Thompson R. D. Bullock Kate O. Riley Prov. S. Engine Co Harriet Sande BlakeCrusher Co Mrs. Howland David Robertson Os ' Swan Wm. Snively Pisa Springer J. D. Waldron Joseph Maria J. Howard Manchester A ‘i Balinds Peck Vegern Rou Mnodten Oe &c A. Manchaster cCanna W. T. C. Wardwell John B. Taylor Bond O Mr Conway John V. Lewis, Jr Morrisson Davis Wilson Stone Sherman Frank P. Thompson J. Lake N. N. Cole Navy Chas Darling Gravel Omar. Fee. Eston Katonel Russhe Co Sues and Coal J. H. Brown Wolf C. Stone F.A. Easterbrooke Riley Mitchell Usher Brothers Scofield J.f.peckham Bor Sind Atone Town Hall Henry Munro Frank RB. Spooner Teaminx Wm. N. Titus Ars. Tubbs John V. Lewis EL Brown Richmond Mfg Co R. I. Hospital T. Co National Rubber Co H. F. Bennett T. C N. B Joseph N. Morrin EO. Riley Augustus N. Miller H. Pooner I. B. Bosworth Aand Julius Swan Chas. S. Darling Otis Munro John Morris Card & Bullock M.C. Cahill Treas Decoration Day Com Thompson Bros Philip Hixon Mra. Burns Manchester & Hudson B. L Joseph Adama Russ Public School Fund Wm. Marvel C. Reccir C.& Cr James Magon Bks J. Gare Nathaniel Gladding Peckham A. H. Irons Ry “Aerry Seth Paull Morris Bristol and Warren Asylum Chirities & Corr'ns W. Elemes My. Brady ML Wardwell J. Wilson N. Mitchel & Wife James Tobin le W. Briggs Jorniah F. Peckham Geo. A. Pike N. Gale Epeieas Richard Corcoran E Morris Nathan Mitche Eater Pa Bays Sa Eau Brent J. Everett Coggeshall Owen Benson N. Mitchell Augustus RB Paull Jona Leahy N. Mitcher John Ney Edward Quinn Labor John Lawton John Greene Henry Thielewooo L-B- Bosworth O. Falls F. Wm. Smith, A 103,501 David A Fish Anx 80 J. Hoard, Jr M. J. Brady Manuel Solomon Henry Goff, Jr Joseph Medara I. Liscomb O. of Poor Frank Bedincke E. M. Wardwell Timothy Burke Jr R A Poard Sharkey James F. Goff Antoni Sylvia John D. Dimond James Wilsonu Frederick Card City of Prov David A. Fish A. M. Newman Wim H. Clinton Lyman Bosworth H. Spooner Wood John S. Ingraham F. A. Easterbrooks Seymour Brothers James A. Miller Wm. R. Taylor Rake and Sledg Peter J. Bradford Crawford Munro Canal Barrow J.B Taylor T. Treas J Christie John P. Reynolds Wm. R Taylor Morris & Hammill John M. Coggeshall James Hoard, Jr M. Hawes Any J. C. Perry Fi. Feed. & Cn Gobe Gas Light Co W. H. Spooner F. Lindsey Frederick K. Bullock Simon OU. Brien James F. Gott H. Willis Hall West John G. Spar W. N Newman George Peerlagtine W. A Rawson Dreadnaught Hall Waldron Spencer Wing Munro Rerrington le Pre T.C. Wardwell Wa. BR Repo Ware Sparks Spooner B. Arnold Gladding Hyd. E.&h.co J. H Young & Co Y.f.app. Works Chae F. Simmone Earle & Prew’s Express Uifigg Hentai Bowler & WaDer Enn P. Telephone Co Rent Telephone and Line Bristol Gas Light Co B. Y Andrews & Burdick Xaroahig Agel Berecna Howard Mavenator Atock Ann Olf A'N . Co Jeremiah Penno O. A. Barrett M. D Walt Denor Critaina Paltha Afaline Ser. B P. & Com HL. Ton Jeremiah Penna Ays Commissioners of Asylum C. Wardwell Everett West Abor NL N. Cole Bristol Gas Light Company J.howard Manchester W.T. C. Wardwell Wm. Sheafe Chase Luther Hydraulion James A. Estee James Connery Anna B. Manchester Fred. F. Manchester Harriet B. Luther Chas. Bickford Eligabeth Pitman Wm. M. Blye a _ Bennett J. Munro Corgnex Mary A. Pitman J. W. C. Fly Augusta Coggeshall A. J. Coggeshall G.p.barmace Sarah R Slade H Allen G. O. Simmons Fred. Fysh Anna RB. Thompson W. Fitch P Skinner, Jr Buil J. F. Bennett J. F. Bennett, Ser Samuel C. Bullock Annie J. Adams J. B. Taylor Pine A Jeremiah Bosworth L. L. Anderstrom N. Titus Ae Elisha M. Wardwell Hattie L. Coggeshall Bourn Benjamin L. West Ina P. Warren Sache Nathan Warren Cassie John's Lawton Clinton Gertrude E. Church Gertrude E. Church, . 10550 | Oe Ete Ke Soe Ai Chae, H.spooner Ada Munro Taprahant Swan Witness Lois Hd Pieta B.G Light Co Gas F. Dept Sy Lyman Boeworth Dgpty Sheriff Ser oFaldron oFaldron, 315,00 WS. SeLi “Ine Fe Eee Ic Ckaciien Tide G. W. Simmons Maria PD. Foods Halle Fales d Frederick K- Bulle Anie Séanion Hirim Frisbie P. Skinner, Jr Awagaialiin W.N. Titus Ee Geo. T. French Lyman B. Bosworth NTA Reid Danitor Asegant W.h. Pooner Oyde Wm. Holmes F. Dep't T. Council W.H. Coggeshall J. H. Young & Co Ink Thompson James F. Keating M. Ennis Tubbs A. Greane N. Cofe P Lire du TC E. L. Freeman & Co V. Perry Harriet Sands J.C. Room Postals C. L. Easterbrooks Howland F. Smith Dixon T.clerk Pauley Sharkey Henry Bell de Bite Oris Munro J. Navy S. Maxfield J.O Swan C. W. Clark W. N. Newman F. D F. B. Bonro D. Howard Manchester E. F. Lindsey Stea’r N.N. Cole Herreshoff M’'g Co P. W. & Bristol B. Company E. P. Brownell W-T.c. Wardwell Wm. T. C. Wardwell A & i & Hake Coss Montross F. Goff P.T. Co Byddlek Sue Waldron & Spencer J. Luther James K. Chace Ince Frank Conway Sidney S. Rider Ashea Sower, Potter & Company Chas. F. Chase John A. Boyle James Condery Mra North Burial Ground John Navy Wm.c. Peckham Gravel and Teaming Harriet Sanda W. H. Remington George W. Peckham George A. Arnold Stone and Teaming Mra. Tabbs Wm. J. Miller Ghas Teaming Ss ‘ “Brown George T. French T. Gayton John O. Hearn Penno Leander M. ‘Gayton Ff Abbyces Henry Goff H. Mynre Brownell Dog Fund Oss I. Mpah Fea Inathan Warren Thompson Brothere Harriet John Lake C- A. Green Josephus Gooding Mrs. White SH. Manro Thomas HL. Collins Ohn H. Colina Joseph Bristol and Warren Water Works Hugh McCanna Thomas C. Churchak King Coenhall John 8. Lawton R. I. Society For the Prevention of Cruelty General Assembly Augustus O. Bourn Thomas W. Segar Samuel P. Colt Francis L. O'Rielley Colt William H. Spooner Messadore T. Bennett Frederick A. Easterbrooks French Chandler H. Coggeshall Alexander Perry Samuel EL Lindsay William N. Titus R. L

Candidate’s Polls Victory Sparks Debate on Representing People

A candidate who pushes his own ticket throughout voting days secures a narrow win and faces questions about whether he truly serves the public interest or pursues personal gain, reflecting a broader discussion on voter representation.

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