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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1870
Page
2
The piece warns of dull business and limited capital use as the nation faces financial instability. It suggests a brief three month consolation period for merchants but emphasizes long-term prosperity hinges on resumption of specie payments and a solid monetary base, with widespread retrenchment ahead.
Charves Dickens predicts heavy readership for Edwin Drood and Dickens novels this year with the Globe Edition in 14 volumes from Houghton Co. It offers clear compact type, low cost, and extra stories not found in other American editions plus a 900 page index listing Dickens characters and their novels.
The Newport election for Senator and two Representatives produced no winner. Van Zandt trails by 66 for Senator while Sheffield and Brinley fall short by 8 and 9 for Representatives. A Middletown runoff earlier elected General John Gould by 27.
An elderly woman in Laconia known for tender sympathy kept a quiet habit of condoling the bereaved. Within a year she endured deep loss, losing a husband, caring for two children, and managing five skeins of wool, a testament to her enduring resilience.
A promotional wide review extols a new book Look the City of Paris as photographed by McCabe, praising its 150 engravings and 1100 pages. It contrasts Paris high life with misery, crime, virtue and vice, noting the volume’s lavish style and sensational content. Also mentions Atlantic cable dispatch about Britain urging a fisheries frigate to North American colonies.
The will signed in September and published after his death was presented for proof at Essex County Probate Court in Gloucester. The estate in this state is valued under 150000 and may not exceed 300000, consisting mainly of securities and personal effects. The will also must be probated in other states where parts of the estate lay at his death.
Commander Traxton of the US steamer Jamestown reports from the Feesee Islands that locals crave an independent government under American protection but fear British authorities who threaten arrest for any such move.
Advices from Lima dated March 22 report freshets causing Sambeyeque to overflow flooding that destroyed over one million dollars in damage. Rich fields rendered useless for the year. provincial damage totals not less than five million dollars. Sambeyeque known as the rice province in Pura.
Secretary Robeson has sent to the Senate Naval Committee a proposal to grant twelve months support to the families and heirs of the Oneida officers and crew. The committee favors the plan and will report a bill.
Five young women sought admission to the Bee or Wereth Providence convent. Three hailed from Hartford, one from Collinsville, and one from Providence, indicating diverse regional interest in joining the order.
A garbled item notes a Chinaman reportedly about to enter Harvard College. It also mentions population notes about Jews in New York versus Judea and various scattered events including a Philadelphia woman of 102 ending her life, a mill accident in Illinois, and other 19th century news snippets.
The Newport Supreme Court has dismissed Philys B. Chace's suit against the American Steamboat Company. Chace, administrator of George Cooke's estate, seeks damages for Cooke's death caused by the steamer Whatcheer last summer, with the case headed to the U S Courts.
A sword presented to Col Straight may be viewed in Cheap John's Bee Hive window. The Seven Brothers steamer, built for Messrs Church Brothers of Tiverton, debuts. Also in Town Hall on Tuesday May 3, the Excelsior Cornet Band led by James F Hazard hosts a grand Calico Dress Ball.
An adjourned monthly meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock. Important business will come before the meeting.
The B. B. L. R. Zouaves under Col. Straight canceled Thursday parade. Vest buttons found next morning suggest unit surpasses minimum for a skeleton regiment, hinting at stronger morale or preparation.
Town Clerk reminds dog owners to secure licenses before May first to save one dollar as a late fee increases price afterward. The notice targets residents and emphasizes timely compliance with licensing requirements.
The Bristol group met in the Artillery Armory Thursday evening. Clark Straight, former captain of the Dreadnoughts, was unanimously elected Colonel and received a sword presented by the Lieut Col on behalf of the Zou Zou group.
The Bristol Cornet Band benefit fair at Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings raised about two hundred dollars. The hall was decorated with flags and patrons enjoyed lively music from the Cornets with portions of their whistling pieces.
One Bristol County Teachers meeting will be held in Warren on Saturday April 28. The day will feature addresses lectures essays and class exercises with music and readings. Every teacher in the county is urged to attend and participate in this social and intellectual program. A fuller programme will follow next week.
Lovers of music read of a Providence matinee on April 20 by Thomas's Superb Orchestra from New York. It offers a rare chance to hear a magnificent concert before the last train. An evening performance with Miss Anna Mehlig is also announced.
The newly elected School Committee met at the Secretary's residence on Tuesday evening. Rev George L Locke was chosen chairman and Robert S Andrews secretary. A committee was appointed to report on teachers salaries and superintendent pay. The board voted forty two weeks of school year starting second Monday in May and discussed consolidating grades to boost efficiency, with no action taken. The panel adjourned to meet Thursday evening the 14th.
Prxsonat Mr George P Gifford of this town arrived home Friday morning from New Orleans.
An adjourned Town Council meeting elected officers including Overseers of the Poor and various constables, auditors, and ground committees. Proceedings cover account approvals, a Hook and Ladder Truck dispute with Geisler, and a detailed obituary sketch for Levi DeWolf highlighting his religious life and family heritage.
A reverent obituary passage recalls a man who remained lucid in faith to the end, greeting friends and proclaiming the risen Christ. His wife and five of six children predeceased him, with three children gone before and two following later, as he spoke of Jesus and eternal life.
An advertisement notes Indigestion causes oppression after eating headaches and nervous debility. It claims one or two doses of Parson's Purgative Medicine will give immediate relief.
An advertisement touts ae Johnson's Anodyne Liniment as suitable for children and claims perfect success in treating croup whooping cough influenza and many other illnesses. It presents a confident cure tone typical of era patent medicines.
A fragment discusses a claim about a medical preparation and its effectiveness, citing Dr Wistar’s Bolledm of Wild Cherry as largely instrumental in achieving the stated health goals.
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