Henry Wilson remembered as nation mourns Vice President
The Bristol Phoenix notes a solemn nation paying respects to Henry Wilson after his death. It lauds his rise from humble Natick origins to second in the land, praising his temperance, anti slave efforts, and practical leadership. The piece contrasts public opinion with New York Post views, and reflects on his lasting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
The
North American Review
Union
Natick
New York Evening Post
New York Post
Republic
Teachings of Physiognomy in Bristol Pupytx
An article on physiognomy by Robert Rogerson, M D, L B C P, discusses rarity of true faces among people. It contrasts plain features with vivid, critical descriptions of eyes, noses, mouths, and foreheads as windows to character, noting many faces lack genuine expressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Antony
Cleopatra
Bristol
Robert Rogerson
M.D
Astor's Death Sparks Wide Grief and Wealth Debate
From Our Special Correspondent New Yorks Nov 30 1875 reports the death of William B Astor the wealthiest American and notes most authoritative estimates set his fortune at 100 million dollars. The bulk of the estate would pass to his eldest son John Jacob Astor. The piece also covers wartime anxieties on Turkey and the US response, and cultural notes on Chickering Hall performances by Hans von Bulow Clara Morris and other New York society topics including A Oakey Hall potentially moving to the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Astor
America
Amies
Croesus
John Jacob Astor
New York
Turkey
Chickering Hall
Hans von Bulow
Rubinstein
Liszt
von Bulow
Clara Morris
Europe
Leah
A. Oakey Hall
Tweed
Arcadian
Peter Cooper
Paul du Chailly
Lord Houghton
Lotos
Union League
Whitelaw Reid
The
Rapr
AYER S Cherry Pectoral Promoted By Weather Forecast
A Nashua Iowa poet praises AYER S Cherry Pectoral as a potent remedy for cold diseases, throat and lung afflictions, noting its life saving and curative reputation. The piece cites weather signals predicting illnesses in the East and North and urges households to keep the medicine handy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ayer
Nashua
Lowa
Public notices mix of events and meetings
The notice outlines the winter term start for public schools after a one week vacation. It mentions Mr C C Barrows of the Y M C A leading a Praise meeting at Memorial Chapel tomorrow. Rev Henry T Arnold of Providence to preach at Congregational Memorial Chapel Wednesday evening next December 7 at 7 30. Town Council and Court of Probate to meet in the Council Chamber Monday at two o'clock PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Barrows
Memorial Chapel
Henry T. Arnold
Providence
Congregational Memorial Chapel
Annual Inspection of State Arms at Bristol Units
The annual inspection of arms, equipment and other state property held by the Bristol Train of Artillery and Bristol Light Infantry will occur Monday evening. The Rhode Island Market on High street, opened by William A. Manchester, is praised for the town’s best sausage, described as tip top after our tasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristol Light Infantry
Rhode Island
High Street
William A. Manchester
Rhode Isuana
Philadelphia
Rhode
Fletcher’n
Westminster Afi
Beral
WM. A
Manchester
Thanksgiving Rifle Match Scores Amid Local Field Contest
Two town rifle teams held a Thanksgiving Day match near Ferry road by General Burnside’s residence. B. T. A. posted 118 points, King Philip 104, from a 315 point total. Tomorrow’s YMCA meetings include a 10 36 A M prayer session at the Asylum and a 7 30 A M service at Middle District School House. A praise and promise meeting replaces the usual song at the Congregational Chapel on High street at 4 45 PM. The meetings plan rotation among churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Road
General Burnside
King Philip
Asylum
Middle District School House
Congregational Chapel
High Street
Extra train to Providence for Gilmore concert notes
An extra train to Providence will run this Saturday evening at 6:30 in connection with Gilmore's full military band concert. Soloists Arbuckle and Levy and a lady vocalist add to the program at the event. Col. E M Wardwell has prepared the lower part of the High and Bradford building for a grocery and market opening Monday with fresh groceries, provisions, meats, poultry, vegetables, and more. A small fire on Franklin street last Sunday caused by bedclothes burned briefly before extinguishment. The St. Marys Fair items drawn included a hat-tree, blankets, tea chests, shirts, mirrors, and other articles donated by residents. The Union Fair and Festival by Masons and Odd Fellows opens Monday at Town Hall, with substantial donations from Providence friends and firms, including a family Bible, piano stool, a rosewood piano stool, Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Doré, riding whip, embroidered piano cover, silk hat, chrome artwork, and fine blankets, among many contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Gilmore
Arbuckle
Levy
E. M. Wardwell
High
Bradford Streets
St. Mary's Fair
Masons and
Odd Fellows
Town Hall
N. Bangs Williams & Co
Westminster Street
Rogers Group
Parson
Henry T. Brown & Co
Cory Bros
Fontaine’s Fables,’ Illustrated By Gustave Dore, From Sydney S. Rider
T. W. Rounds & Co
North Main Street
James Barney
Snow Street
Moore & Allen
Geg. H. Sweet
T. T. Allan
Boston
Snofherg
St. Methodist
B. I. Temperance Union
Ashe
Adeen
Shedall
HR. W. Conant
Providance
Lucian Burleigh
Connecticut
Enga
Good Templar Organization
W. Branson
Hope Street
W. T. C. Wardwell
State Street
W. J. Miller
Bradford Street
Byron K. Fish
Franklin Street
Geo. W. Easterbrooke
N.C. Bedett
E. A. Warner
Bombardment of Bristol discussed in 1775 letters
A Bristol town history discussion compares General Richmond and Martin family accounts of Bristol in 1775. The letters debate whether Captain Sylvanus Martin led mounted men to deny supplies to Wallace, how long guns were used, and how oxen and sheep payments were handled. Temperance meetings are announced for December in State Street churches with speakers from Providence and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Siz
Bristol
Martin
Wheeler Martin
Paanix
Judge Martins
Sylvanus Martin
State Street
Wallace
Walls &c
Rehoboth
Bradford
Jonathan Peck
Benj. Bosworth
Richmond
Mabe
Robbery at Thames and Constitution coal dealer shop
The office of Mr. Charles Vi Perry coal dealer at Thames and Constitution streets was broken into Wednesday night last and robbed of articles valued at about $30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vi .Perry
Thames and
Constitution Streets
General Albert Erskine Dies in Chicago After Stroke
General Albert Erskine died in Chicago after a sudden apoplectic stroke while at work in the U.S. District Court. Born in Bristol, Maine, he served as a Civil War colonel and earned a brevet brigadier general, later holding key federal posts. He married the daughter of William F. DeWolf and left a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Erskine
Chicago
Ill
William F. DeWolf
Inter Ocean
United States District Court
Erskine
Bristol
West
Thirteenth
Ilinois Cavalry
M. R. M. Wallace
Internal Revenue
Chicago Post Office
Drummond
Wm. F. DeWolf
Chas. G. Smith
Lewis Dodge
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Agustus Durfee
Advent
McKee & Rogers
Haidraleey
Trinity Church
Rt. Ray
Thos. U M. Clark
Robert H. Simmons
George A. Simmons
M. G. Chapman
Pawtucket
Bay View Heights
Mary Elizabeth Rohan
Johann Perske
Augusta Perske
Catharine Street
Prospect
David F. Goff, Jr
J. H. Schenck , Son
Sixth and
Arch Streets
PrLr’s ‘Dnererie Sau arg—Onivessally
East India
Chinh Groves N
Race Street
George
Mout and
Wardwell
Sar WM
HI Athist
OFFIC
Ford Street
Ee RA RE Geo
GEO Office
J Mary
J. W
Thal
A. Eran
P. A. Sifford
N.C
Medy
Craddock & CO
Panolsia
Cial
French
Hope Building
Corner of
Hope Precis
Colt
Earl Carpenter
Ee Pike
Hope
Nightvalle
O-lu
E. B. Jack
S. Navy
Newp York
Monnis
Morris’ Syr
Bri
Saras Samito
N. C. Bedell
United States
Giopix
C.J
Joanna Lean —Hugr
C. J. Roge
Fall Tiver
Michael Gibbon Iady
Charles L. Leary
Elizabeth Hugh's
Mies Ellen M Smith
Wathemoket
Caleb R. Nye
Famerly
Olneyville
Marine Journal
Bristol, R. I
B.dyfoe
Gannon
Schr
Kingston
K-Iyden
Durfee
Fall River
Xuesday
B.fee
R. En. Durfee
Litm Marvel
Dyer
Provence
Pdrfee
Fin Providence
R. Len
Yar
Scheila Fils
Schr Ella
Bower
Warren Schr
Favority
B. Mn
B. da
Tee
Aprinawy
Rom
Fall River Fee
Glass Market
Atry
John Boyd
Lee
John J
John
Gard
John Ty
Dani
Wisiihs
Aks
Ips
Rand
Ornet Band
Ingraham
Officers
Pesora
Reed and Clarke
Ge Company
M. A. Manchester
John B. Nro
Zs Brothers Platedirks, Knives &c
J.B. Munro
Lam Nog
Reon
Gioupe
Calible
Suthep
MNG
Seabury Manchester
Constitution Street
Fanny Reynolds
H. C. Wardwell
Wood Street
Pardon Lake
Samuel W. Church
Mortgagee
Seabury
Gho. H. Reynolds
Constitution
Wood Streets
Byfield School
G. W Kasterbrook
Grand Union
Masonic Fraternity
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
N.B
Creedmoor
Bristol Cornet Band
Have
T Heir Services
J.C. Knowles
Cor, Eddy
Providence, B. I
N. By,vwaltham Watches
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