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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1877
Page
2
The column surveys global affairs and domestic issues, noting Chicago fires and banks, British acclaim for St Nicholas magazine, Ottoman Russian war momentum, and US politics. It critiques fiscal experiments, praises Grant’s campaigns, laments China policy, and predicts Turkey’s decline as the war drains resources and patience.
The essay warns that rapid wealth grows unease in families. A young man climbs from low means to prosperity, builds a grand home, and dreams of aristocratic circles. When denied entry to those circles, the couple grows disappointed and disillusioned, viewing wealth as a misfit measure of happiness.
The text notes Daniel W Voorhes replacing Oliver P Morton in the US Senate and comments that the claim of the burlesque on patriotism reflects Indiana pride. It contrasts Congress slow work and self interest with duty, stating he is only one of many.
Barrington resident Col Henry Staples is reappointed to the Railroad Commission as “the right man in the right place,” with a note urging readers to tally their ledgers as the New Year approaches.
A reflective proverb contrasts keeping all with giving to render earth a paradise. It warns excess in giving is unlikely to ruin many, suggesting moderation and benevolence as paths to better living.
The Ladies of the Baptist Church announce a sale of fancy articles and refreshments at Town Hall on next Wednesday and Thursday evenings. See advertisement for time and place.
Uncle Jon laments hens for refusing to lay eggs on Thanksgiving. He insists pies and puddings belong with roast turkey, while noting the mischievous strike disrupts traditional holiday fare.
Trinity Church lists tomorrow First Sunday in Advent services including morning prayer litany and holy communion at 10, Sunday school service and sermon for children at 2, and evening prayer with sermon at 7.
In Lemont a man is noted for raising many children who grow to adulthood without subscribing to the local paper. Neighbors view the family as a curiosity and suggest inherited peculiarities may appear in its members.
Deputy Sheriff Bosworth arrested Peter Hartican last Tuesday on a warrant charging assault with intent to kill Richard Peters. Hartican was arraigned Sunday morning before Justice Reynolds and held in a $6000 bond to await examination next Monday afternoon in Justice Court.
New ballad by A Will I Thompson titled The Poor Old Tramp draws fast interest. Published by W. TL Thompson & Co. of East Liverpool Ohio with a handsome picture title and price forty cents. the song promises widespread popularity.
The lower story of a Bradford Street building once occupied by Messrs. John R. Munro and George Tilley was broken into last Friday night, with a barrel of flour and a tin wash boiler stolen. McGrath was arrested with most of the goods, arraigned before Justice Reynolds, and bound over in $1000 for examination, with bail posted. The piece also details revenue cutter Samuel Dexter’s patrol of the Estelle and notes Craft of the shipbuilding, trial speeds, and boiler certificate issues, followed by promotions for family newspapers and periodicals.
The B Q Band fair closed Friday with awards for Fire Scenes to the Dreadnaughts sewing machine to Miss S Cutler third to Miss S Cole china set to Mrs T W Morrill whip to Mr John F Cole and lap robe to Mr J Tobin The net proceeds totalled 380 dollars The campaigners Lynch and Peloquin charged with obstructing a deputy sheriff at the murder scene were fined four dollars each and discharged.
Mr Gower writes that Saturday Court report misled readers about the Herreshoff Russell case. He notes Herreshoff did not concede or lose. a compromise offer to Mr St was accepted and the case settled. The docket shows Judgment on verdict then Settled and Dismissed by consent no costs.
A family mourns the loss of little Wivure Stocum with religious consolation and hopeful belief. The column then reviews Rogers Free Library selections including Harper’s series for children and a catalog of volumes such as Little Learner and Rollo titles, noting publisher Harper & Bros. and Sheldon & Co. in New York 1877.
A Providence Daily Journal note outlines John Crowne a 17th century dramatist linked to Bristol and Mount Hope lands. It covers his petition for the Mount Hope estate, the colonial dispute over land rights between Plymouth Colony and the Crown, and the eventual grant to four proprietors shaping Bristol’s early development and Rhode Island’s later influence.
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