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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1882

Page

2

Paris inventor introduces Cordova leather like furniture cover

S TM De Fosse of Paris has introduced a paper covering for furniture crafted to imitate Cordova leather. It is claimed to be effective in its purpose and could compete with textile fabrics for upholstery work.

de Fosse Paris Cordova Paradise of God St. Michael’s Bristol

Arthur cabinet completed says Washington correspondent

Phaks reports that two new cabinet members have taken charge and the cabinet, except for the Secretary of War, is believed to be complete. Arthur is praised for prudent leadership, modesty, and a lack of family appointments, reflecting the queenly saying a king knows no kindred.

Ng ‘‘Phaks Washington Arthur Lincoln Chester A. Arthur

Garfield Expenses Audit Report Recommends Public Payouts

The majority report by Ohio's Mr. Taylor urges Congress to authorize expenses for the late President Garfield's illness and burial as a lawful family allowance. It itemizes $85,000 for professional services: $26,000 to Dr D W Bliss, $15,000 to Drs Agnew and Hamilton each, and $10,000 to Dr Reyburn, Dr Boynton, and Mrs Edson each, noting Mrs Edson's pay to reflect fairness. It also credits White House employees for their faithful service during the illness.

Garfield Taylor Ohio Congress Army Navy D. W. Bliss Dr. Bliss

Jonah's Umbrella sermon and Tar Town officers elected

Large audience heard Rev E F Jones recount Jonah's umbrella tale with lessons on stubbornness and obedience. Tar Town Council elected special constables and officers, appointed committees, approved bonds, and set health and legal positions. New officers include James Hoard Jr and Nathan Warren as constables, Philip B Bourn health officer, William N Titus trial justice, and bonds for John B Taylor and Herbert F Bennett approved.

State Street M. E E. F. Jones Jonah God Tar Town Counc James Hoard, Jr Nicholas Burnham Michael McKeon John D. Diman David Wilcox John Lawton Jonathan B. Munroe John H. H. Mott Ingraham Edward Anthony, Jr Nathan Warren Philip B. Bourn William N. Titus Samuel P. Colt Messrs. Williams and Wardwell William Pollock John B. Taylor Herbert F. Bennett Theo. O. Gladding Richard Gladding Loring Gogge Robert N. Church Charles L. Wardwell

Real Estate Transactions During April in Frederic A Easter brooks era

Real estate transfers are listed with buyers, sellers, and locations across the town. Properties along Collins street Garfield avenue Wood street and neighboring blocks change hands for sums ranging from 200 to 600 dollars, including parcels with improvements. Several Dunbar transactions to multiple buyers appear, plus transfers on Mount Lane Church street and Collins, with one listing of a dwelling on Church street.

New York Stewart Judge Hilton Hilton Jumel Fifth Avenue Fifty-seventh Street Vanderbilt Grace P. E Alaska Williams and Guion Atlantic National Line F. W. J. Hurst Hurst Thurber House of Thurber & Co Staten Island Long Island Frederic A. Easterbrooks William E. Lewis M. Lindsey High Oliver Streets John Colling John R. Potter Collins Street Wood Street William H. Dunbar Sarah Munro Allen M. Munro John H. Morrissey Collin’s Street William P Monro Michael Kavanagh John Kavanagh Monro Avenue Franklin Street David A. Pierce Henry P. Pierce Mason W. Pierce Patrick Dwyer Mount Lane Patrick Trainor Lydia Weaver William B. Menage Church Street Hope High Streets John Collins Thomas Dwyer Michael Clifford Julia Clifford Henry G. Dearth Benjamin Smith Union Barton Streets John Lawrence Frederic B. Hart Sarah Co. Hart Pierce Avenue Church and Constitution Streets John H. H. Mott Garfield Avenue

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