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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1873

Page

2

Death of Rev John Todd D D Leaves Clergy and Press Gap

The Pittsfield Massachusetts obituary notes the death of Rev John Todd D D a prominent writer and theologian who shaped Christian journalism and child literature. It praises his clarity simplicity and forthright orthodoxy noting his long pastorate and multilingual works including Students Manual. Also referenced are contemporaries Dr Spring and Dr Storrs and a satirical aside on Cesar and political headlines.

John Todd Pittsfield Mass Times Pilgrim’s Progress Todd Beecher Spring Brick Church New York Storrs

Health board cleanup signals unusual citywide change

The New York Board of Health is described as actively cleaning up, an unusual development that the public must bear as a notable change for the city.

New York Board of Health

Seventeenth Charm in Mormon Harem Met with Defeat

A Brigham Young era piece notes a woman lacking any legal claim to divorce or alimony. It lists sixteen witnesses to her folly in marrying Brigham, arguing common sense should condemn her union as wicked and foolish and reveal her as the seventeenth charm in the Mormon harem.

Brigham Young Brigham

Gladstone Considers Retirement After Prolonged Public Service

The report states Hon W. E. Gladstone contemplates retirement from English politics after a strenuous career. While not perfect in administering the Queen's government, he is praised for ability and for forming a cabinet after parliamentary defeats. He will carry high respect and a lasting name.

W. E. Gladstone England

Judge Hoar Urges Massachusetts Republicans To Act

The appeal to Massachusetts Republicans stresses the coming state officer election's importance. It admires Gov Washburn as a high minded citizen and upright executive while urging solid men to attend primary meetings and take personal action. The piece praises the clear sharp statements and the duty of citizens.

Judge Hoar Massachusetts Washburn

Marginal notes on the Lexington battle 1775 recollections

A late Major John Marston dispassionately records his impressions of the Lexington and Concord events on April 18 and 19 1775. He recalls soldiers marching toward Cambridge, townspeople in high spirits, and a tense confrontation with a British bayonet. The narrative reflects patriotic zeal and casual sympathy for Captain Fox.

John Marston Edward Everett Lexington Cambridge Lord North America Samuel Elliot Lord Percy Tremont Street Bunker-hill England Charlestown Ferry 10Th Regt 38Th Regt Fox Charlestown Capt. Fox Capt Fox Charles Fox

Nephew of Dr Pratt Dies After Circus Performance

An 11 year old nephew of Dr. Pratt of Lanesborough Mass died after excessive amateur circus acts. He spent hours performing summersaults and his bowels twisted severely, preventing normal function. He lived ten days before death occurred.

Pratt Lanesboro Mass

Bristol Artillery Visit to Martha's Vineyard Impresses Locals

A Bristol Artillery battalion led by Col Greene and Gov. Howard visited Oak Bluffs and Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard with Gen Burnside. The event featured a grand Clinton Avenue illumination, concerts by regional bands, dignitary speeches, and receptions at Dr Daniel Fisher's home, concluding with a fogbound return trip.

Providence Burnside Gov. Howard Martha’s Vineyard Bristol Poe Brstol Green Prenix Howard Oak Bluffs Sea View House L. B. Hatch Baptist Church Edgartown Hatch Col. Greene Rhode Island Clinton Avenue Heaveno Spinney Brooklyn Alexis Mansfield Cornet Continental Quartette Middletown Moses Miss Brown Westerly R. J Wood’s Hole China Providence Plantations Europe New York Martha and Her Vineyard D. W. Reeves Bristol Artillery Monahansett Sound Edgartown Harbor Katama Carter B. x Daniel Fisher Munroe Stall Gen. Burnside Main Street Water Street G. N. Collins Benj. Worth Wm. H. Munroe Rev. A. Gannett Col. Turner Col. Robinson Dr. Fisher Old Guard Woonsocket Col. T Gen. Butler Framingham Bluffs Rhode _ Island Rhoda Sea Side House Vineyard House

Bourne Builds Stone Cottage at Hope and Walley Streets

A. O. Bourne, Esq., is having erected a handsome stone cottage on a spacious lot at the corner of Hope and Walley streets.

A. O. Bourne, Esq Hope and Walley Streets

Charity visit to Silver Spring children honored by Mr. Maxfield

The Home for Destitute Children children under Mrs. N. B. Cooke visited Silver Spring on Tuesday, where proprietor Mr. Maxfield hosted an excellent dinner for them. The writer notes Thram’s kindness and generosity will be long remembered by the youngsters.

N. B. Cooke Silver Spring

Washburns Last Sensation to Headline Town Hall Show

An entertainment bill at Town Hall features Washburn and company in a first class New Haven performance. Acts include Washburn, Saroni, Rixford and Philips gymnastic routine, Ella Love songs, Kelly's Hotel special, Petre Goshaut dancing, Spade and Ladder, Shay and Dailey burlesque, Willie Fox singing, and the farce Mischievous Barney with frequent encores.

Washburn Town Hall New Haven Daily Register Saroni Rixford Philips Ella Love Kelly Willie Fox Barney

Resolutions on the Death of George Yasster

Resolutions adopted by King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 mourn the death of George Yasster. They praise his gallantry and social qualities, offer sympathy to his family, announce draping of the hall and a 30 day wear of mourning badges, and request publication in the Bristol Pianix. A clerk is named.

King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 James F. Stoughton Stonington New London Middletown Hartford Bristol Cornet Band Bristol Base Ball Club George Yasser King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 State Street Divine Providence George Yasier Bristol Pianix Robert LawpDeer

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