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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1893
Page
2
Barstow Paanix is filed at the Bristol Post Office as second class matter. Postage is paid by the publisher for subscribers in the United States and Canada.
A large boarding house fire in Woburn, Massachusetts burned landlady Mrs Mee gan to death. Elsewhere Joseph Field and George Prary survived poisoning during oatmeal meant to kill rats in Lowell. John Beek and William H Seliers rode horseback from Boston to San Antonio. The Boston area sees added arson arrests and a robber set Goulding residence ablaze during theft. A weekly trade review notes improved goods distribution and rising building materials in a recovering economy.
Harper's Weekly quotes praise for the mobilization of volunteers who rush to Washington to serve the country in any capacity. The piece highlights patriotism and critique of government apathy, noting a shortage of officers and the metaphor of ten men to one apple on the tree. Also listed is the 1934 Chautauqua course focusing on Roman and Medieval history, literature, and art with four notable books.
A letters column argues over manifest destiny and Hawaii. The author cites John Fiske and Mary G Amated, noting calls to claim the Hawaiian Islands as key to the North Pacific and criticizing the treatment of Hawaiians while contrasting with Native American subjugation.
The upcoming law to take effect July first in fSdoth Carolina bans manufacture sale barter and keeping of intoxicating liquors with state agents allowed limited sales. It aims for a near ironclad prohibition though critics warn enforcement may target African Americans more than whites and alter perceived moral standings.
A noble visitor, the duke of Veragua, descendant of Christopher Columbus, arrives in Chicago by special invitation of ingress and will stay about two months beginning mid April. He will be accompanied by his brother, the Marquis of Barboles, arriving from Gibraltar.
Gen Berber challenged a Harvard professor noting the remark about hanging a member of the other side. Maine's 1893 deaths include eleven centenarians with twenty one still living. A Japanese student at Harvard spoke in Boston about religious dyspe amid aging.
An 1892 letter claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a birth-related womb problems after five years of misery. The writer says she sought doctors and medicines with no relief until using the product. The testimonial urges all women to consider the remedy and notes availability at drugstores.
Local notes report low Sunday, a public schools Spring term starts Monday. March deaths total eight, including six adults and two children. Ages range from 17 years 8 months to 80. Causes include consumption, chronic cystitis, epileptic spasms, narcotism, paralysis, and pneumonia. Interments listed at North Cemetery, Woodlawn Cemetery, and New York City.
Town meeting held Wednesday in Town Hall at 10 am led by William H. Spooner. Results announced Thursday morning show 1875 corrected names. governor vote totals, plurality margins, and license question outcome, plus notes on blank and defective ballots. Also reports on the Baptist discourse, the Varice Index Book by Herbert F. Bennett, and Court of Probate proceedings including Liscomb will and guardianship petitions.
Regular monthly meeting notes the police March report with 16 arrests and various incidents. Walter H Coggeshall elected Dog Constable. Simmons and Gooing named Dog Law Appraisers. Electric light pole changes discussed. $800 ordered to Rogers Free Library. Bills totaled $1,189.92. adjourned to Friday. Also a patent cure ad for Whooping Cough included.
The piece urges spring health fixes after winter stagnation and promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a popular blood purifier. It notes social fashion details for babies and references the Mormon Temple dedication with Harper s Weekly coverage and a U S Senator endorsement.
Six days shalt then labor says the lawgiver. To do good work one must be at his best. This condition is attained by Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It overcomes tiredness, sharpens appetite, aids digestion, and strengthens the weak.
Tanary Clurcy held elections with John P. Reynolds as Senior Warden and H Frank Munro as Junior Warden. Other officers include J H Young Clerk, Charles W Young Treasurer, Benj McDougall Assistant Treasurer, Jeph P Reynold s Trustee, and Vestry members LeBaron Bradford and James Cortheil among others. Delegates to Diocesan Convention include J P Reynolds and H F Munro with alternates. A Providence Opera House program for April features John Mason Marion Manola in Friend Fritz at the Opera House April 10 11 12 with scenery by Julian Edwards and a pastoral comedy mood. Also slated are Chas Dickson in Incog at April 3 14 15 with a long run note. Harper's Bazar will serialize Sara Edna Lyall novel To Right the Wrong April 8. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for dyspepsia relief.
In this town on March 2, Rev Moaly officiated for John S Weed and Mary II Hone swel, and Rev Thee from Providence joined Mitch Beth to Mary Jo Franklin with J McWay and D Anderson witnessing.
Fragmented obituaries list several individuals with ages and relations. Phebe Thompson 70, Wail om Hart 70, Morey dear wife of Joseph How, and Warns in Warren with H Richade are noted. The text includes dates March 24 and March 31 and mentions Miss GQhint Hannal Wile of Cutm nw Ta't with unclear connections.
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