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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1893
Page
2
Pam Frank Cowan a breakman aboard the Worcester and Nashua perished Saturday at Ayer Massachusetts when coupling cars led to a fatal accident.
Rosemary Baum authors a pleasant one act comedy adapted for home staging and parlor representation to be published in Harper's Bazar on April 29. Also noted is the visit of the Duke of Veragua in Washington with a White House reception and his anticipation of the Columbian Exposition.
The administration declined to act on the hint about Max Judd of St. Louis formerly of Austria for Vienna’s U S Consul General. Vienna has refused to receive him, leaving the post vacant due to ongoing American business interests requiring a Consul General.
The Dun and Co Review notes monetary doubts eclipse other factors in New York while outside markets hold to pre shipment conditions. Treasury gold for new notes may be refused if reserves drop below 100 million, as foreign exchange climbs to multiyear highs and nearly four million dollars in gold ships Saturday, part to Canada. Stocks fall over two dollars a share for the week amid liquidity concerns and notable failures in Rochester and the coffee trade.
A Moravia tale claims cows in Moravia go blind in snow covered pastures. Cattle roam with blue glass spectacles while Vienna suffers a blue glass shortage. The piece also mocks social gossip about engagements at balls and horse shows.
The Oregon editor notes for sale a little over half a box of bachelor buttons and riffs on bachelor days. The piece also mentions artisans failing to reproduce feudal Japanese sword guards and a Paris twenty three cent restaurant scene with a joke about napkins and toothpicks.
An old smoker died after a cigar incident noted by a cigar dealer who blamed a hair rolled in the cigar and warned it would sicken any smoker.
The Court of Probate meets Monday at 10 A M. The May term of the Bristol County Common Pleas opens Monday morning. Mount Hope Bay and Kickemuit shores remain lined with substantial dams despite war. Spring light returns to harbor waters with yachts and fishing skiffs visible. Bristol geese flocks are a memory. George T Bourne and family return to America aboard the Toursine after two decades in Paris.
The article notes Mayday is approaching but doubts wildflowers will be plentiful enough to fit poetic associations. It urges practical observation to ground the seasonal mood.
A grand May Ball will be held at the Bristol Armory on Monday evening. Music will be provided by Munroe and Murphy. The arrangements committee includes Lieut. F. B. Manchester Sergt T. J. Meigge and Private A. P. Gray.
Ke Culled Brothers Lodge No 13 in a body attended divine service at State Street M E Church last Sunday afternoon to commemorate the seventy four anniversary of the Order. Rev. William J. Smith preached a suitable discourse. A double quartet under John B Pollock directed the music.
The April birthday tribute honors William Frederic DeWolf of Chicago who turned eighty two on the 21st. Born at Bristol Neck, he studied law after Brown University, served in Illinois politics, and built a Chicago real estate career before retiring with means. A tragedy in youth left him grief but his character remained steadfast and generous.
The issue offers illustrations of the Hampton Roads naval rendezvous with a descriptive piece by Lieutenant J D J Kelly U S N a portrait and sketch of Hon James Carter for his Bering Sea Arbitration work an illustration of the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington an article on Bradley s Columbus a portrait and sketch of the duke of Vergara and a graphic description of Lisbon by Armand Dayot with lavish typography and notes of timely topics.
Obituary notices for Aston Francis Usure son of Col. Thomas F Usher, a former grocery proprietor, with funeral details and affiliations. and Stephen Hamilton Nason, first conductor on regional railroads, buried after services in Providence area. Also reports on theater events, war department river bridge hearings, Peterson magazine notes, fashion press, Harpers Bazaar feature, and town council proceedings with bids and public works actions.
The article details infant and young girl outfits from Indian silk to crepe, waists trimmed with frills, and sailor and alp ine hat trends. Little boys favor double collars and knickerbockers laced with gilt cords. baby wear emphasizes light colors and refined trims. Best and Co. promote a nursery soap with natural scent as a reader recommendation. In Bristol a theft episode at Mrs Colt’s Hoffman House room ends with a thief named John Moran subdued by a detective. $4000 in jewelry remains untouched.
Our best medical authorities declare Ayers Sarsaparilla the most skillfully adjusted tonic and alterative. They call it the Superior Medicine because a healthy body flourishes with rich blood, so keep the vital fluid pure with Ayers Sarsaparilla.
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