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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1881

Page

2

Weather, eruption, peat fuel and pork trichina concerns

The National Weather Bureau seeks Southern railroads to collect temperature and rainfall observations for cotton markets. Mount Baker’s eruption alarms settlers in Washington Territory. London adopts compressed peat as cheap fuel, with twenty-two pounds of peat powering a mile of steam. Researchers note cooking often fails to destroy trichina. center temperatures must exceed 170 degrees, rarely achieved in typical cooking, risking infestation.

National Weather Bureau Southern Mount Baker Washington Territory Upper Sumas London Great Britain England

Hyde Park improvements and industry prosper in 1881

Hyde Park Massachusetts reports rapid growth with a Village Improvement Society promoting shade trees streets and public grounds. Local mills and tool companies expand hiring, new park plans along the Neponset River, rising real estate and a large town meeting voting no license while police funding is debated and street cleaning discussed.

Hyde Park Neponset River N. Y American Machine and Tool Co Brainard Milling Machine Works Mexico Rio Grande Robert Bleakie & Co Messrs. Knight Norfolk County Gazette Lane Brothers Pierce Street Boston N. E Dorchester Dedham Reidville Hyde Park Collegiate Institute Callender Mears

Churches Enjoy Sunday Services and Library Additions

In the past week churches held services with large congregations and fine weather. The 3 TM Rogers Free Library additions for the coming week include Foreign Missions by Christlieb, Memoirs of Metternich volumes III and IV, Carlyle's Reminiscences, Vignettes of Travel by Nevin, The Tsar's Window, His Little Mother and Other Stories by Mrs Mulloch Craik, and Aimwell Stories by Clinton. A striking book titled False Picture features in the day’s notable reads, praised for its dramatic scope spanning global beliefs and rites.

Rogers Free Library Christlieb Prince Metternich Carlyle Nevin

Visiting clergymen fill town pulpits Sunday

KG sent visiting clerics to lead services in town on Sunday last Rev. George E Fuller of New Haven Mass preached at State Street M E Church Rev Mr Stevens of Brighton Mass spoke at the Congregational Church Rev N H Chamberlain of Cambridge Mass led Trinity Church and Elder Durfee of River Point R I preached at the Advent Chapel.

George E. Fuller New Haven Mass State Street M. E Mr. Stevens Brighton Congregational Church N. H. Chamberlain Cambridge Trinity Church Durfee River Point R. I Advent Chapel

Donations to Children's Home during April 12 1881

The Board of Managers acknowledge donations from multiple donors for the month ending April 12 1881. Gifts include money from Mrs M T Bennett and Mrs M A Bourn, clothing from W H Buffington, a quilt from a friend, and various goods such as apples pork crackers sheeting and small wares contributed by several named individuals and the Methodist Church.

The Children’s Home M. T. Bennett M. A. Bourn Methodist Church W. H. Buffington

Grand opening concert at St Marys Church opens organ in town

A large crowd attended last Monday evening as the new organ was inaugurated at St Marys Church Wood Street. The event featured the 8.8 Peter and Paul choir Providence and conductor Eugene Henri and was praised as one of the town’s finest concerts. Bristol Corner Band Fair opened at Town Hall with fire brigade parades and visiting soldiers from Providence and Pawtucket. Extra trains carried troops and bands to Bristol with numerous processions through town to Town Hall. The gatherings attracted large crowds despite damp weather and receipts at the fair looked promising.

St. Mary’s Church Wood Street Peter and Paul's Choir Providence Eugene Henri Bristol Corner Town Hall Fire Department Warren Brass Band Bristol United Train of Artillery U. T. A. Flate Tower Light Infantry Pawtucket Bristol Light Infantry Bristol Band Oine B. C Co.s O D. ‘of Dram‘Corps Sam

Public Schools Examinations Show High School Progress

Last week the Public Schools faced exams with anxiety and hopeful outcomes. In First Grammar nearly all of the first class moves to High School, signaling strong community support. Two graduates this term read papers, while many pupils earn honors. proud addresses and musical interludes accompanied two hours of testing.

Jas. A. Tee Hose Archie McLean Hawks Daya O. Munro James North Madelins Thurston Annie Scanlon Chas Myanchester Ava Close Data C. Munro Nora Teahey James. Norl Fla Blakesle

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