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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1883
Page
2
Fall River resident Mrs Mary Ann Brayton long active in charitable work died in Fall River Massachusetts on a Saturday. A large party of Norwegian wood choppers arrived in the United States under contract to work in Minnesota forests.
The largest California nugget was found at Monumental Quartz mine in Sierra Buttes. It weighed 1596 ounces, sold for 21636 dollars, and valued at about 22000 dollars.
By order of the Light-House Board Washington notice declares the whistling buoy off Southwest Ledge Block Island R I will be removed on May 1 1883 A replacement black painted buoy will be placed off the north end of Block Island in eight fathoms water marking the reef limit near the island’s north point
The Southern Exposition in Louisville will feature one of the largest organs in the country placed in the Music Hall by Hook & Hastings of Boston with daily organ recitals. The New York Seventh Regiment Band will give two concerts daily for 50 days and Gilmore's Band will perform two daily concerts for the remaining 50 days. The total musical budget is 15000 dollars, surpassing Centennial Exposition music spending. The park adjoining the main building will host open air evening concerts by the bands in August through October while midday organ recitals will entertain visitors.
The winter season ends as Mesdames Neilson and Albani sail on the steamer Gallia to Europe. The Cunard dock erupts in flowers and champagne amid a scene of farewell, fashionably dressed men waving perfumed handkerchiefs, while opera closures push social trends and slang into view.
The Washington Letter notes President Arthur’s return from a health trip, his cautious relishing of Washington, and his quiet temperament. It mentions improvements in the city including Garfield Memorial Hospital and new public schools, plus Patent Office reconstructions and Relics to the National Museum. It covers civil service rule distribution, currency redemption funds near exhaustion, and social scenes including a dinner by Argentina’s minister and a dinner for Postmaster General Gresham hosted by General Sherman.
A historical note recalls that 357 voters opposed license grants last year, rising to 426 this year, with critics calling the group fanatics and predicting more in the future as the town debate continues.
Reported fatalities in the town for the year ending March include 23 deaths 11 males and 12 females 18 adults 5 children 12 over 70 years 7 widows and 2 widowers. Residents condemn corrupt politicians and warn against harmful bargains. The Corinne Merrie Makers led by Mrs Jennie Kimball perform next Tuesday at Town Hall with Corinne praised for singing and speaking skills. G W Easterbrooks sells seats.
An exhibition of the Remington new horse power fire engine impressed a large crowd at the steamboat wharf. The compact 2600 pound sweep engine can be operated by hand or by horses and is praised for simple construction and reliable operation. A naval cadet nomination exam will be held May 3 1883 in Providence for Rhode Island's first district, requiring residence, age 14 to 18, and passing medical and academic tests.
The town held a town meeting on a Saturday after adjournment from the annual meeting. Balloting opened at 8 and finished near 9 with 772 votes cast. Not license 426, license 346, majority against licenses 80. Adjournment set for April 28th at 10 AM.
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