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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1878
Page
2
A reflective column notes TM King Coal’s gradual weakening while Congress takes a winter break. The piece contrasts eastern wealth, American intellect, and famed figures like Holmes Longfellow Beecher and Beecher, praising Plymouth Church’s generosity and Queen Victoria’s loss with Alice. It surveys politics, economy, and culture amid a season of repose.
Bayard Taylor, traveler, poet, novelist and journalist, has died. He was a self made man who achieved success across his literary work and journalism. The loss is felt widely as readers recall his varied volumes and the press reflects on his memory. The news of his death surprised many in both hemispheres.
A John Bull family divides over Afghan policy even after victory, showing a shift from monarchic restraint to press driven critique. The text notes public opinion now gibbets ministers and the march of nations toward broader freedom, with rulers becoming puppets to the people’s will as the world grows more liberal.
The President appointed Kha Judge Lowell to replace Judge Shep ley. The move is praised as a strong, creditable choice for the Administration. The article notes BF Gold has fallen to par after sixteen years, aiding exchange stability and values, while expressing concerns over retiring small notes in favor of the heavier silver dollar and its limited practicality in bulk transactions.
A December 24 1878 letter argues the sugar adulteration scare is a Cuban driven plot to undermine American refiners. It notes the industry employs about 150000 people, imports from Cuba, and would suffer under a fixed duty. The author taunts sensational disclosures as unfounded, cites tests and experts denying plaster sugar glucose and tin additives, and warns public alarm benefits Cuban interests.
At this time of year parents should add a goal to buy all children's fine shoes with the A. B. T. Co. Black Tie label. The idea is to see if such branding can cut shoe bills by more than half in the coming year.
A Boston Advertiser note praises Macallar Williams Parker of Providence and Boston for over 25 years of reliability. They announce a large stock of garments to be made into men s wear including heavy overcoats and business suits ready for immediate use.
James R. Taxter will lecture on the National Prohibition Party in Town Hall with praise from Illinois papers. Reports describe Talbot as a polished, powerful speaker whose addresses on temperance draw large audiences across Decatur, Iroquois County, Gilman, Momence, and neighboring towns. Seats at Easterbrooks store for twenty-five cents.
On Christmas Eve Tuesday evening the usual services were held at St. Michael's Church with a 64 o'clock Sunday school gathering, carols, and a rector address followed by an 8 o'clock sermon. Trinity Church hosted a Town Hall festival with a large tree, gifts, and a midnight holy communion. Other churches including South Christian and St. Mary's held festivals with recitations, addresses, and decorations.
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