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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1877

Page

2

Funeral and parish reports from Bristol and Providence

In Bristol the large funeral of William Hallworth is noted with Governor Lippitt and staff attending alongside a civic procession. The Second item describes St Michael Parish’s new chapel, its Gothic features and interior, plus Sunday school plans and memorial windows. A Providence sewing machine price cut and local civic financials follow, with detailed town accounts and public works expenses.

William Hallworth Messrs. Todd & Davis Providence Christ St. Michael's Parish Suraly St. Michael's Parish Tno Hitna Company Westminster Street

Appointment of Frederick W. Seward as Assistant Secretary

The Bristol Pheenix notes that Frederick W. Seward’s appointment signals political sagacity by William M. Evarts and honors the nation. It critiques the era’s office seekers, hints at Boss Tweed’s machinations, lauds New York Postmaster, and comments on American governance vs. Old World views with references to Hayes, Morton, Blaine, and Cameron.

Frederick W. Seward William M. Evarts Morton Blaine Cameron Rutherford B. Hayes National Bank Bradley Peoria McCall Canton First National Bank of Huntingdon Ind A. A. Daily E. J. Purviance McGrew New York World First National Bank Sarah Flanders Fanny M.lawless Alice

The New Policy Message by John Turner on Hayes Era

The late John Turner wrote a Monday afternoon note explaining his critique of policy shaping after President Hayes's 1877 inauguration. He argues for conservatism over radicalism in a close election, praises cabinet choices, and calls for patience to see if Hayes’s policy benefits the nation and upholds constitutional law.

John Turner Turner Poltical Congress Republican Party Gov. Hayes Gov. Tilden Hayes

State election results show Republican ticket wins by margins

The Republican slate carried the state on Wednesday with Gen Van Zandt leading Barnaby by 671 and 441 overall. Howard wins lieutenant governor by 1182 and 1106, while Addeman reelected secretary of state by 4193, Sayles attorney general by 3774, and Clark treasurer by 4416. Counts by counties listed for Providence through Bristol with totals 12,458 for Republicans and 11,787 for opposition. note on Frelinghuysen praised as a capable committee member.

Gen. van Zandt Barnaby Mr. Howard Joshua M. Addeman Willard Sayles Samuel Clark Hayes Providence County van Barnaby Providence Smithfield Cumberland Cranston Barrillville Eves Foster Glocester Pawtucket Cccseesee Johnsson Woonsocket Lincoln Esses Newport County Newport Washington County South Kingstown North Kingstown Westerly Css Hopkinton Richmond Charlestown Exeter Kent County Warwick Coventry E. Greenwich W. Greenwich Bristol County Bristolss Ssues Seeanee Cccessaneneee Barrington Essisceis Washington Kent Bristol

Easter Music Event and Local Notices

Easter season events include Mr. Littlefield singing at Town Hall next Tuesday evening. Y M C A holds a meeting Sunday at 5 PM. Elder Joseph P. Brown of Providence preaches Sunday both day and evening at Advent Chapel. Boston Store in Hope Street offers reduced prices on dress goods. Rhode Island landmarks praised as Providence is often seen in the state.

Young Men's Christian Association South Christian Church A. H. Carpenter Boston Hope Street S. O Carpenter Wind Gooding James Mann John Barney Thatcher Chaos Trombley James A Miller Facl Offve Barbour Perbodie Otis Munro H Spooner Munro Sate Taylor John Lake Do Schaller A Luther Rumph Seth Paull Charles Gayton Emavardwellrdo Chas-Williame Ada Ee Louise Nora Slade James Lawless C A Johnson Do Walker Samuel M Lindsey Cbdevoll James Dowd Chas C Dimond Ilo Liscomb Pas Ges Tramps A C Bennett Charities & Corrections E M Wardwell Lewis Sayer Mason Pierce Ford Dimond Grant Mre J L Ross Butler Hospital Hiram Frisbie Wilson Sheridan Mahoney Lorenzo D Kenney RF Joynes David A Pidree Isaac Liscomb Asylum Bosworth Fanatic B. Hospital James E French John 5 Ingraham Louisa Starkey Wm Bedford Patrick Hammell Public Charles H Hunt Carriage Amos K Bullock Ashes John Like Philip Smith Earle & Prew’s Express Chase Darling George H Reynolds Trial Justice Flues G W Simmons Coffin Undertakers Nehemiah Cole John A C Gladding Henry Thiele L.thatcher Napoleon Peletier Commissia of Asylum Hiram AM Newman Groceries James Hoard, Jr Easterbrooks John S Newman Obn Earse S Ingraham Wardwrel Ohn Lake Obediah Devon Do Breyga Padis Evel Peter Gladding Charles A Johnson John B Taylor RN Church David A Fish Wm B Taylor & P Gladding Annah F R Taylor David A Pierce J H Manchester Davia Inbor Charles C Simmons Jonathan B Munro B Read Pearse & Son Willie B Spooner Peter Church Chas H Bosworth H Pitman John B. Munro Grass Seed Dogio Fire Department John W Manro Newport Mauf’g Co B Bosworth Waldron James Lowery Bennett J Munro Wm BE Chadwick Thomas Doye NT Sanders L W Briggs Med Robert N Chace George T French James Hoar Michael Malone John Turnes Mt C Wardwell John Maldewson Chas Stone A 'N Pierce P Barnes Earle & Prews Express Co Tanac Liscomb National Rubber Co Charles A Waldron LF Williams Walter F Maraton Benj D Nichols Dao Ade Ellen R Luther Bristol Robert Dunbar Annie W Bradford Isaac F Williams Ordera Wm H Dunbar Mary F Nor Sarah R Slade Joseph B Burgess Bristol Gas Light Co G O Simmons E Fales Annie E Biaken C A Greene Mary A Hazard Annie Rt Thompson Eugene MA SoEpashall George Tilley Susie Fae John B Munro Blank J & Coggeshall NC Bedell Blank Books Carrie P Church Wm B Kimball Wm J Miller P Skinner, Jr North Burial Ground James Aborn E Trombley Ezra E Dyer Chas Eatteaming Board of Canvassers James Clark D Wardvwell Thomas D. Allen Albert Luther L B Bosworth Theodore Parker DeWolf Coggeshall John R Montross Town Hall Edmund Morton David Magee MT Bennett Jonathan B Manro Henry C Sayles Nathan Warren Wm Holmes D W Mason George Alger James Riley Jeremiah Luther Carney Mhomada James Wilson John State K. I Providence Press Company Providence J Ag RA Reid Thomas Downey Sabin T White Barnes/ AMD Cames Atte Ennett Unro Chadwick James Connery Baxter Tanton Tibbitts Tibbitts & Randall, Record Book & Rep’ng Henry A DeWolf Akerman & Co Bristol Phoenix Birtha Mares & Deatha B J Coggeshall Harriet B Norris RS Andrews George B Chaffee Benjamin M Lincoln Henry Gott, Jr Filey Ames F. Carey Ohn Uno GH Reynolds P Smith G H Lindsey Abby W Fish L Anderstrom Balan A Spooner Skinner, Jr Undertaker Ser Car’go F Marston Warren B Chace A P Baxter Wm R Taylor Mrs. Spooner Henry Goff, Jr de Mack Ee Ee de Lawrence John Navy Betsey West Maxfield Tibbitts ¢ Randall Harriet J. Church Sidney S Rider Ellen Sanford RB P Gladding Wm B Spooner Fred Bradie John F Munro Watch House Alfred Pierce Mra. Slade EP Brownell Welchgrovens TC Wardwell Geo W Francis Mrs. Ramph Mary Johnson Howard Manchester Cash Lunatic George W Halk John R Slnde Mrs. Mack Ruth Coy Rounds Olive Do Warner Young H McCanna Annie P Waldron Annie E Blake Chase Perrys E D W_Andrews Fish E Riley Susie F Judd Rimph F Munro Orroe Louisa Nora Miss Springer Goheee Motoo O Mpson Otohne Montross L Thatoner Aga McOle Mack John Xavy Hugh MecCanna John B Manro James Weeks Jas Connery Earth Coy Tibbitts & Randall Betney West Cbowersy Ae Sooye Walker Amare c Phebe Bart West Surveyor Janes M Gifford Eckham H Simmons Munroy J D ‘Wardwell,Jr Ruth DeWolf Manchester Caleb Mayhew A.W. Gooding Newman Groo Alayiew Chas HG E ‘ ‘Day Zo Brown C F Herreshof Mr. Littlefield Rhode Island Joseph P. Brown Advent Chapel Providence Plantations James Hoard

Miss Holbrook and Union Quartette Star at Local Concert

Miss Holbrook praised as a Boston quality soloist with the Union Quartette. Karl G. R. Titus, new basso of the group, to sing Yeo mans Wedding and The Sailor s Dream. Trinity Church outlines Low Sunday services and Easter musical service schedule.

Miss Holbrook Union Quartette Boston Karl G. R. Titus Kellogg Opera Troupe Yeoman’s Wedding Trinity Church Mission School

Rhode Island energy amid statewide election results

Rhode Island’s spirited character is noted as bigger states mock its vigor. A town meeting opened at 10 am and closed at 8 pm with 748 votes cast for governor. C. C. Van Zandt led 448 to 295 for J. B. Barnaby. Senator A. O. Bourn and Representatives Spooner and Colt were re-elected.

Rhode Island General Assembly A. U C. C. van Zandt J. B. Barnaby A. O. Bourn William H. Spooner Samuel P. Colt

Moon to Weather Hoax Then Floods Hit Town

A local note recalls a belief that the moon controls weather, contrasting a dry moon with recent heavy rains. The Town Council and Court of Probate met, approving wills for Lydia S French and Mary L Baylies, appointing executors and administrators, with bonds and appraisers named.

Lydia S. French William E. Fales Mary L.B. Baylies Hannah B. Baylies Caroline M. Mason B. Champlin Peckham Bond Joseph M. Mason James W. Sweet Peter Gladding William R. Taylor J. B. Munro Charles F. Herreshoff Martha W. Phillips John 8. Herreshoff Lewis Herreshoff

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