Glazed dollar Certificats Portrait and Other Notes
A scanned item lists various historical notes including Martha Washington on one dollar silver certificates, Belfast riots with child casualties, Zoological Society of London membership and animal numbers, U.S. gold and silver production for 1885, Chiloe climate, glaciers moving rates, plant growth force, Amherst College squash experiment, a Hanover graveyard tree lifting stone, and Newport Goelot cup race where May Flower wins over Puritan.
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Clarke
Amherst Agricultural College
Hanover
Germany
Murder Mystery Deepens in Connecticut Crime Scene
A Wallingford man found in Cheshire a body packed in a shoebox. The 5 man, about 30, weighing 175 pounds, had head removed and limbs unjointed. Death estimated within 48 hours to three days. No missing persons reported from Wallingford or nearby areas.
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Connecticut
Wallingford
Cheshire
Beings rise from fires to vast science landmarks
In remarks to engineers, P F Nursey contrasts ancient tools with modern machines from coal lighting to 22,500 ton steamers and 110 ton guns. He cites Emerson on progress and notes geography of snow lines across major mountain ranges worldwide.
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British Society of Engineers
P. F. Nursey
Bowers of Paradise
Sidney Smith
Newton
Faraday
Stephenson
Siemens
Atlantic
London
Montezuma
Finnally
Emerson
Janes Pryoz's Pranmve Excellently Packs Labor-Saving Wash
An advertisement touts a preparation as a practical substitute for soap sal soda and other cleansers. It claims to cut washing labor and to be an excellent all around article for household use.
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Janes Pryoz
Journey Through Swiss and Italian Alps to Florence
Letter from Lugano in 1886 recounts a rail journey from Montreux to Florence via Lausanne Lucerne Bellinzona and Milan. The writer details views of the Rigi Lake of the Four Cantons and Lake Maggiore and describes Florence sights including the Medici tombs Uffizi gallery Pitti Palace Boboli gardens and the Cathedral with its cupola. A Pentecost ceremony at Florence Cathedral is noted with a dove and fireworks.
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Switzerland
Lugano
Montreux
Florence
Lausanne
Lucerne
Moleson
Tribourg
Berne
Luzerne
Four Forest
William Tell
St. Gotthard
Rothkreuz
Rigi
Zug
Rossberg
Cantons
Brunnen
Fluelen
Goschenen
Alps
Mt. Denis
Tissino
Bellinzona
Maggiore
Como
Italy
Milan
Leonardo de Vinci
Bologna
Apennines
Medici
Lorenzo the Magnificent
Tuscany
Francis I
Cosimo II
Michael Angelo
St. Lorenzo
Donatello
Uffizi
Tribune
Leon X
Raphael
Florentine
Niobe
Rome
Flora
Titian
Palatina
Pitti Palace
Jesus
John
Andrea del Sarto
Leonardo da Vinci
Pitti
Europa
Giovanni da Bologna
Spain
Giotto
St. Reparata
St. Reparnia
Chautauqua Notes On Lake Views And Summer Speakers
A letter from Chautauqua New York describes the lake scenes the Hotel Athenium and amphitheatre, with lectures by Gen Len Wallace Will Carleton George Riddle Col Russell Conwell and Dr Warren. The Missionary Conference features Mrs Sayah Barakat with others.
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Chautauqua
Ouautauqua
N. Y
Puanix
Hotel Athenium
Flagler
Len. Wallace
Ben-Hur
Carleton
George Riddle
Cambridge
Howell
Levator
Amherst College Glee Club
Vitale
Fanelli
Russell ‘Conwell
Daniel Manin
Dr. Warren
Boston University
Sayah Barakat
Syria
Three Weeks Left In School Vacation
Pay day is at the National Rubber Co. Works next Friday. The St. Michael’s organs have water motors added and The National Band played an open air concert on the Common Tuesday night under a pleasant moon. The Castle Island Beacon at the harbor mouth was repaired under Captain Webber of the Grace Darling. Porcelain eggs filled with whiskey are said to be among new dodges to supply a stronger drink.
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Chiloe
South America
America
National Rubber Co
Castle Island
Webber
United States
Grace Darling
Bristol
Julius Littlefield
Samuel M. Lindsey
Herbert F. Bennett
Providence Furniture Co
Dorrance Street
Michael Nixon
Ellen
Margaret Nixon
Warren
Rhode Island
Michael Quinno
James W.W. Brayton
Johanna Burns
Market Street
Michael Quinne
Ellen McCarty
Esid ‘Arren
Bristol Phenix
Reception at Col. S. P. Colt's Residence Enjoyed
A Thursday evening reception was held at Col. S. P. Colt's mansion. The National Band played on the lawn in front of the house amid lights from Chinese lanterns.
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Col. S. P. Colt
National Band
Partial solar eclipse seen here with smoked glass warning
A note announces a morning partial solar eclipse on the 29th, visible from 6 12 to 6 45, urging residents to prepare by using smoked glass the night before.
Dr Shipman Survives Carriage Escape On 6th
Be Dr Shipman, injured by a throw from his carriage on the 6th, recovered enough to resume professional calls that afternoon. Observers called it a remarkable escape from a potentially serious accident given the circumstances.
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Shipman
Knowles force pump sold as salt water unit surplus
The Knowles force pump at the town pumping station, once used to deliver salt water for fire fighting, has been sold to Newport interests. The Bristol Water Works now supplies fresh water from Kirkemuit for firefighting and other needs, making the salt water pump unnecessary.
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Knowles
Newport
Bristol Water Works Company
Sidewalk to be concreted along Hope street sea wall
At a Town Council meeting on the evening of the 5th inst the west side sidewalk along the new sea wall near Burton and Burnside streets will be concreted in a substantial manner at cost not to exceed 350 dollars under the direction of Councilmen Herreshoff and Thompson.
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Hope Street
Burton and
Burnside
Herreshoff
Thompson
Steamer Pilgrim Sells Overpriced Newport Race Ride
Reporters say crowds boarded the Pilgrim to watch the Newport race and were charged three dollars for a short sail. Passengers paid under protest, angrily criticizing the high fare as the Captain’s office demanded payment.
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Newport
Pilgrim
Donations Acknowledged For Children’s Home August 1886
The Board of Managers of the Children's Home acknowledges donations for the month ending August 10 1886. Givers include Mrs 8 P Colt Mrs H Tilley Mr Ezra Dixon Mrs Eunice Hyde Mrs AL Case Miss Shepard Wide Awakes Congregational Church and several churches including Baptist State Street M E and St Michaels Church with amounts ranging from 1 to 200 dollars and various goods such as food clothing and fruit.
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Children’s Home
P. Colt
H. Tilley
Baptist Church
Eunice Hyde
AL Case
Gifford
Hattie Pierce
Darling
Miss Shepard
B. Norris
Congregational Church
Ezra Dixon
Munroe
H. F. Seagrave
A. F. Munroe
R. A. Norris
Ex-Gov A O Bourn Returns from European Tour
Former governor A O Bourn arrived home Tuesday morning in good health after an extended tour of foreign countries that began on April 22. His family did not accompany him and is expected to remain in Europe for several months.
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A. O. Bourn
Europe
Repairs and Improvements Under Town Street Supervision
The town reports evidence of road repairs and improvements under Superintendent of Highways Mr Thomas Church. Work proceeds in many sections, though funding is limited and cannot cover a full overhaul. Further economical projects will be undertaken as funds allow.
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Thomas
Moonlit nights brighten Byfield and Bristol scenes
The article describes pleasant moonlit nights drawing families to land and water, serenades, and dancing voices. It notes monthly School Committee actions at Byfield including bills paid, balances, and repairs. Bristol’s greenery, ocean breezes, and numerous picnics, clambakes, and excursions are celebrated, with rail and steamboat trips to Newport and Narragansett Pier.
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Bristol
Clergymen Ride Bicycles in Bristol Among Light Dignitaries
The piece notes a growing bicycle fad in Bristol among all classes including clergy. It highlights about fifty ministers taking part in a cycling run, with some objectors cited as too stout to mount. Also praised is Enauisk snp Classical School of Me ministe rial era and Ayers Sarsaparilla as recommended tonics, with a brief endorsement of Ayer's Ague Cure.
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Bristol
Enauisk Snp
Sonoon
Mowry and Goff's
Three Generations Mourn as Death Claims Swift Gladding and Collins
An obituary notice laments the deaths of Mrs. Susan T. Swift Mrs. Susan T. Gladding and Mrs. Abby H. Collins. It praises Swift's long life and Gladding's sacrifice under family illness and extols Collins as a devoted wife mother and Christian woman whose virtues are extolled with biblical lines.
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Susan T. Swift
Susan T. Gladding
Mrs. Gladding
Abby H. Collins
Promised Land
Rhode Island Patents Granted August 10 1886
A list reports U S Patent Office grants to Rhode Island citizens on August 10 1886 as provided by Franklin H Hough solicitor. Names include W E Barber Providence E F Hazard and W F Greenhalgh Dale G A Muenchinger Newport and W F Brown Providence with patents for trace fasteners steam engine indicator tension regulator loom heat regulator for incubators. The total U S patents granted nationwide that day were 409.
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United States Patent Office
Rhode Island
Franklin H. Hough
F Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
G. A. Muenchinger
Newport
United States
New England Colored Men Plan Boston Meeting
The New England colored men will hold a meeting at Boston Sept. 14 and 15 to consider their actual status and to use their influence for non partisan government.
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New England Colored Men
Boston
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Cheristol Phenix
Fitz John Porter
Martha Washington
Belfast
Wisconsin
Zoological Society of London
A. M. Williams
Providence Daily Journal
B. M. Bosworth, Esq
Williams
Tae Sxow-Lovz
Pyrenees
Caucasus
Himalayas
Equator
Andes
Bolivia
Cordillera
Alexico
Chili
Santiago
Norway
Kamchatka
Alaska
Local Affairs
Philip
Pokanoket
the National Rubber Co
St. Michael’s Church
Fifth District Court
Advent of Christian
Asylum Farm
George H. Perkins
South
State Street
M. E
Byfield School
Norris
Waldron
Department of Labor
Providence
Fort Adams
Beaver Tail
Narragansett Pier
Ayer
Hood
Uardian
Ella W. Borden
Eaid Ward
Sarah J. Borden
Marion Harland
Reed & Carick
Mercantile Exchangeuilding
N.Y
Universal Benefit Association
Walter F. Gregg
Tremont Street
Mass
Sanlod
Darky
Sandford
Banford
W. F. Woop
Bloomington
H.T. Batcom
Shirley
J. V. A. Proudfoot
Chicago
J. Hood & CO
Lowell
Edward D. “Ball
J. C. Gallup
C. ‘A. Greene
NoTaRy Public
Joseph Wardwell
C.B. Munro’s
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Samuel Norris, Jr
Corner of
State Streets
R. I
Plett—Retza
Geo. L. Locke
Christian Friedrich Plett
Wilhelmina
Michael Retza
Collins
John Collins
Gingutar
Josiah Gladding
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
R. Borden
Mason
F. River
K.L. Kenney
Shaw
Rockland
Mary Adelaide
Nettleton
Wanderer
Wanda
Fall River
W. E. Gledwish
Marshall
New York
Lucile
Daisy
Daisy, Chase
Elizabethport
Seth Paull
BR. Borden
Canonical
Orswell
Inquire Opera Bade
Manchester
Pappoosesquaw
Lovell Glove Co
Lovell Glove Company
Westminster Street
Bon Marche
Arcade
F. HH. Cady
High Street
B. H. Gladding
Gossamers
B. H. Gladding & Co
Providence, R. I
Joshua Gray
Waltham Watches
Providence, R. J
Robate
F. P. Woodward
Euphatani
Southern Pines
Moore County
N. C
E. C. Munro’s
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