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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1880

Page

2

Diverse 19th Century Topics From Naturalist Funds To Turtles

A collage of notes covers funding for Russian scientific expeditions, a Bona lion-breeding venture, Garfield’s NYC tour tributes, Egypt excavation opposition, New York wells reducing Croton costs, the Washington Monument elevator, Gulf of Mexico green turtle sightings, Appletons Journal reviews, and editorials on World's Fair site and literary trends.

Appletons’ Journal P. H. Morgan Mexico International Tribunals of Egypt Morgan Bushnell Muhlenberg Coan Stoddard J. Beavington Atkinson Leslie Stephen Sterne Matthew Browne Faust Pape Edmond U.S. Supreme Court Abbott

Election speech argues Republicans protect Union and prosperity

The speaker defends Republican governance over twenty years, praising national power, credit, and growth while contrasting Democratic policies. He argues Republicans safeguard the Union, national currency, and public debt, urging continued Republican control to preserve prosperity and national strength. A courthouse probate note follows.

Europe Republican Party Democratic Party Free States

Timepiece of three-hundred-years old at Elizabeth New Jersey

The Builder and Wood Worker of New York notes a relic timepiece in Elizabeth New Jersey, saying it keeps accurate time comparable to modern clocks. The brass works and dial are fine though the pendulum ball is lead, and while the art is questioned, its reliability as a long-lasting clock intrigues modern manufacturers.

Democratic Party Republican Party Greece United Netherlands Switzerland North Sea New York Elizabeth New Jersey

Broadside on patent schemes and local exploits in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn column surveys matters from 1880 including a wirecloth maker who shuns patents, two workers jailed for burglary after being bribed to steal secrets, and a nod to early mill legends. It also recounts Tanner’s dramatic health rebound, truancy issues and postal telegraph hints, Seawanhakan fire indictments, frequent land fires, and the World’s Fair preparations with expected lively notes.

New York Brooklyn Cleveland United States Pang New England Tanner Capt. Smith Seawanhaksa Hunters Point Rapix

Reverend Vincent to preach at Congressial Church Sunday

Local notes report Rev M B Vincent D D of New York will preach at the Congress ional Church tomorrow afternoon. Services at 3 oclock. The Dexters of Providence and the Bristols played baseball on the Common last Saturday with the Dexters winning 11 to 2. An outdoor Temperance meeting by Mount Hope Temple No 15 will be held on the Common near the State House tomorrow. Rev J Miett will deliver the address. Billings Waldron celebrates his 90th birthday Friday next at Col T F Ushers residence.

M. B. Vincent D. D New York Congressional Church Bee Dexters Providence Bristols Mount Hope Billings Waldron, Esq Col. T. F. Usher Mr. Waldron

Bi-Centennial event entices relics and decor services

The Town Hall Bi-Centennial program will feature Pinafore entertainments under Mr. Hoffman and a display of ye olden relics. Col. William Beals of Boston will decorate homes and businesses for the celebration at a low price. The relics committee seeks loaned articles, promising safe handling and return, with members Miller, Babbitt, Collins, Herreshoff, and D'Wolf coordinating the display.

Hoffman Town Hall William Beals Boston Phanix Messrs William J. Miller Edward 8. Babbitt John Collins Charles F. Herreshoff John D’ Wolf

Mount Hope Riot Ends With Collapsed Pier Injuries

The Fall River Servers Association and friends, over three thousand strong, attended an excursion to Mount Hope. A late day riot by youths from fifteen to twenty caused fights and broken glass. The pier collapsed as the crowd surged, injuring several who fell into five feet of water. one man and two to three women were rescued and treated at Bristol Hotel and by Dr. Pike.

Fall River Mount Hope Mount Bristol Pike

Pearline Washing Compound Highlighted as Labor Saver

One of the best inventions of the present time is James Pyle's Pearline, claimed as the best washing compound yet introduced, saving labor time and soap.

James Pyle New York

Return to Bristol by a Charming Visitor

The writer recalls returning after a year to Bristol and its healthful atmosphere. He praises the town’s salubrious air and attractiveness in New England, notes changes and absent friends, especially Reverend J. P. Iane whose cheerful presence is missed. The piece expresses regret at his absence and general nostalgia.

Bristol New England J. P. Iane

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