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28 Aug 1875

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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1875

Page

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President Grant Visits Bristol in Warm Reception

President Grant arrived with Gen. Burnside and officials, was greeted at General Burnside’s residence, and joined a long procession through Bristol. A public reception, a grand dinner, and veteran you cared events followed, with praises for Bristol hospitality and hopes for Grant’s return.

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President Grant General Babenck O. Hoyt, Esq Worcester Bristol East Providence General Burnside Ferry Road Isaac F. Williams J. F Rhode Island Grant Bristol Train of Artillery Bristol Light Infantry Pawtucket High Street First Light Infantry Veteran Association Grand Army of the Republic Officer Church Serg. Brown Theo. J. Allen C. A. Greene Alonzo N. Pierce Benj. M. Lincoln Samuel Taylor Geo. A. Pike Bristol Artillery Col. Usher Lyman Bosworth Burnside Ballon Central Falls John Rigan Slocum Rodman Post Amos M. Bowen Ives David Howard Tower Post United States Volunteers Veteran Association Geo. H. Pettis Fengar Shepard and Morrisey U.S. Cutter Grant Freeman House of Representatives Viall Cutler Warren Col Taylor Town Council of Franklin Hope Hope Street Gen. Burnside Gen. B United States Gov. Lippitt Gov. Sisson Sisson Providence New England Rhode ‘Island I. F. Williams John Turner U. S. Grant Fenger Mr. Bristow A. N. Miller James A. Lawless C. A. Waldron Custom House Maj Newton Westminster Street Providence Journal Republic High High Streets Providence Police Ayer Grand Army Oakland Beach Col. Greene H.”Baianthony Navy Robeson Newport Oes Stevenis Babbitt Post Fall River Richard Borden A. 0. Bourne Hope and Valley W. J. Miller John Herreshoff Jupiter Plavius U.S Nina Bay George M. Robeson Wm. Beach Lawrence A. G. Lawrence S. W. Macy Thos. Coggeshall K. Randolph Breese E. P. Lull Hamilton Fish, Jr A. Thompson Boston John W. Russell Lewis Richmond Rye Beach Gov. Jewell Bristow Pierrepont Rara Avis Ing Wm Beach Lawrence Daniel Webster John A. C. Gladding Dr. Howe Central Pennsylvania Dr. Shepard G.L. Locke C J. Rogers H.B. Anthony U. S. Senate C. R. Cutler G. Fell Philadelphia Waterman Stone Bristol Railroad Herreshoffs Wharf Fleche Long Branch Block Island Jewell Grand Army “Boys In Blue Providente Light Infantry Veteran Association
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Washingtons Personal Appearance and Human Nature Reflections

A miscellany column surveys Washington’s reputed height, bearing, and features from the Journal of Commerce sources, then shifts to essays on hospitality, friendship, and love. It includes a wartime portrait of miners in Ohio, a Dean Richmond family anecdote, and a humorous dentist anecdote, all in a 19th century newspaper tone.

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Washington Irving Journal of Commerce Stuart Gilead Michael Angelo Rome Michael Angelos
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The Perfect Host: qualities of a great host and poet

A reflective piece on the rare blend of hospitality and artistry. The ideal host should avoid showmanship, keep guests comfortable in a familiar home atmosphere, and tailor gatherings to welcome diverse visitors with thoughtful, novel touches.

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Sir Arthur Helps Charles II
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The True Angler Versus City Fly Fishermen

The piece contrasts city bred anglers with authentic fishermen. City anglers favor gadgets, flashy gear, and showy hats, while genuine fishermen go straight for game with simple equipment. Guides differ, but many share a sharp, self focused approach to fishing and skill beyond mere gear.

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Apostolic Hasyer
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The Horse Hoofs and Dark Natures in Faith

An 19th century reflection compares the horse hoof to divine wisdom, detailing hoof structure of about 500 horn leaves and coffin bone layers, supporting a weight of roughly 4,000 springs across four feet. It then muses on needing darkness to see stars and God, warning against relying on one's lamp to view spiritual truth.

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Dean Richmond Richmond Dubuque God
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Advertisers to Pay Rates for One Week and Beyond

Classified notice outlines rates for advertisements: $1,080 per square for one week, 25 cents per square for each subline, and higher charges for marriages, deaths, and notices. Transient ads require advance payment. Yearly contracts offered with limits to the advertiser’s immediate business. Submissions due Thursday noon to appear in the next issue. Obituaries, religious notices, and political notices are charged as advertisements.

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Overloading Excursion Steam Boats Warned by Press

A Rhode Island fine against a New York excursion captain for overloads sparks editorials about crowded boats and the risk to passengers. The Boston Journal links such lax practice to possible disasters and urges strict enforcement of safety rules to protect lives and prevent complacency.

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New York Rhode Island New York Post Providence Boston Journal
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Growing Old Desires and Shifting Views Across Ages

The piece muses on changing perceptions of aging from adolescence to later life. It notes teens seeing twenty-five as old, early adults fearing forties, and even sixty recalling feats at a hundred. It concludes that life’s desire keeps people feeling young far longer.

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Parr
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Milwaukee haunted distillery Sparks Spirits Spotlight

Milwaukee touts a haunted distillery as the perfect setting for Spirits. The piece highlights folklore surrounding the site and hints at supernatural lore tied to local production history.

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Milwaukee
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