Drowned body recovered from Mount Hope Bay in three weeks
The body of David Rigby, who drowned in Mount Hope Bay three weeks ago, was recovered on Sunday. In Newport, storms washed up about 1,000 bushels of clams weighing roughly one pound each and were collected by the crowds. Albany reported 283 notices of gold and silver finds in New York State last year, per chief deposit data. The RB. L. Press Association set its annual meeting for Providence at Narragansett Hotel next Monday at 2 PM with dinner at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rigby
Mount Hope Bay
Newport
New York State
Albany
Hamilton County
RB. L. Press Association
Narragansett Hotel
Providence
Nathaniel Oliver
Oliver Famiy
Oliver
Brattle Street
Old South Church
Brattle
Boston
Harvard College
Thomas Brattle
Back Bay
Nathaniel
Harvard
A. & H. Company
Peter
Fort Hill
Martha Hobbs
Milk Street
Kilby
Oliver Street
Wendell
North Chelsea
Revere
Mercy Wendell
Col Jacob Wendell
John Wendell
Evert Jansen Wendell
Wendl
Emden
Principality of
Hanover
Europe
N. Y
Col
Jacob Wendell
Sarah
James Oliver
Mercy Tyng
Dr. Oliver
Peter Oliver
Thomas Oliver
Mercy Wendell Oliver
Daniel
Dartmouth College
Beverly
Salem
Mass
Oliver family lineage traces deep roots in Massachusetts and New England
The excerpt arrays generations of Olivers and their kin, starting with Nathaniel and Elder Thomas Oliver, detailing Henry Kemble Oliver born 1800 in Beverly, and tracing descendants through Harvard and Dartmouth alumni, governance roles in Massachusetts, and connections to prominent families, ending with a note on the London Daily News predicting Ireland’s arms bill likely won’t advance if Ireland’s state improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kemble
Boston
Nathaniel
Thomas Oliver
Henry Kemble Oliver
Beverly
Mass
Phillips Academy
Andover
Dartmouth
Harvard
Salem
Ancient & Honorable Artillery
Atlantic Mills
Lawrence
Lawrences
Massachusetts
Daniel Oliver
Harvard College
Elizabeth Belcher
Belcher
Andrew
Peter
Oxford University
Lord Lyndhurst
Mary Fitche
Court of Common Pleas
Mary Lynde
Lynde
Thomas Fitch Oliver
St. John’s Church
Providence
R. I
St. Michael's
Marblehead Mass
St. Thomas
Baltimore
Sarah
William Pynchon
Dartmouth College
Oliver
Mary Robinson Pulling
Edward Pulling
Fitch Edward Oliver
St. Stephen's College
Annandale
New York
London Daily News
Ireland
Temperance Testimonial Mission Remarks on White House Drinks
Miss Frances E Willard, head of the Commission for a Temperance Testimonial to Mrs. President Hayes, reports from Washington that no rum punch is served at the White House and the President does not drink wine at home or abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E Willard
President Hayes
Washington
White House
Celluloid Veneer Seen as Profitable Industry Potential
A report notes that SQ Celluloid has been used as a veneer in furniture ornamentation and imitates malachite, colored marbles, and tortoise shell. It is praised for its broad applicability and potential profitability as a nationwide industry due to diverse uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italian Geographical Society
Beve
Antarctic
South Pole
Scientists debate new prime meridian and standard time
Considerable discussion stirs among scientists over establishing a world prime meridian at 180 degrees from Greenwich and adopting a standard time. The Imperial Academy of Sciences at St. Petersburg favors the plan while English and Scottish astronomers strongly oppose, arguing Greenwich remains firmly established by long usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Imperial Academy of Sciences
St. Petersburg
Remarkable Skin Change Report From Goshen Doctor
Dr J H Thompson reports a Goshen New York man of advanced age, once deeply black, now pale Caucasian in half his surface due to a progressive skin condition called Jeucoderma or achroma. The case is noted as a notable medical curiosity and affirmative answer to the question can the Ethiopian change his skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Broadway
Milk Street
Boston
New York
Grand Cat Show Opens at Bunnell's Museum in New York
A grand cat show launches opposite Stewart's store with entries open and prizes in all classes including kitten categories. Ten dollar prize for best cat essay under 1000 words. rules available by writing to Manager Cat Show at the Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunnell’s Museum
New York
Stewart's
Coca Beef Tonic Promotes Liver Health and Vitality
The Liebig Co promotes Coca Beef Tonic as a tonic to stimulate liver function and support overall health. Claims emphasize natural ingredients and digestive support, positioning the product as a tonic for daily wellness and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebig Co
The Noriega Cigar Advertised For Bristol Ten Cents
The Bristol ad promotes The Noriega as the best ten cent cigar. It claims it is old fashioned, handmade, and free from common flavoring, with J. H. Young & Co listed as Bristol agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Noriega
J. H. Young & Co
Cure and Claims for a Patent Medicine
A quack advertises a clarified remedy claimed to cure diseases including rheumatism catarrh and neuralgia. Endorsed by professors Hale and Ringer the ad warns against inferior imitations and offers the product in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. It presents bold medical assurances from notable physicians without evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrenr@ Co
E. M. Hale
M. D
Chicago Medical College
Sidney Ringer
University Medical College
London
Croup
Noriega Cigars Claim Uniform Quality and Superior Flavor
TM Noriega cigars are promoted as uniform in quality and offering superior flavor, inviting readers to try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noriega
Diversity of Industry and Free Trade Arguments
The piece argues that U S diversity arises from wide geography and resources with strong ties to agriculture and mining. It cites 1870 census employment figures, stresses protection harms many industries, notes exports as proof of domestic competitiveness, and questions claims that tariffs are temporary by highlighting long term protection needs. It references L J Jennings from London and discusses coal, iron, copper, and other minerals as evidence for diverse industry potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Europe
U.S
L. J. Jennings
London
New York
Metropolis
Pennsylvania
England
U. S
H. O. Carey
Massachusetts
Duty Rates Rise and Commerce Frightens Free Trade
In the excerpt from Political Economy Vol II page 43 the writer notes the first tariff at 8 percent and now above 40 percent. The author questions when these duties will gradually pass away leaving commerce free and suggests supporters of Mr Carey might explain the timeline for tariff reductions.
Rogers Free Library Opens Saturday Forenoons
Trustees decide to try Saturday forenoons as special accommodation for those living beyond the compact part of town. The library will be open Saturdays from 10 to 12 for receipt and delivery of books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Frea
Revival services at State Street M E Church attract large attendance
Bar Revival services have been held at the State Street M E Church nearly every evening for the last two or three weeks with growing interest. During the present week attendance has been large as Pastor Rev W V Morrison is assisted by Rev H B Cady of Pawtucket on Tuesday and by Rev W H Anderson of Providence on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street M. E
W. V. Morrison
H. B. Cady
Pawtucket
W. H. Anderson
Providence
Bristol Hosts Noted Scientist for Public Lighting Trial
The Rhode Island Democrat reports Hon. Henry T. Sisson accepted Bristol Town Council’s invitation to display a new serial light. Scientific men praise it, predicting usefulness and popularity. Bristol becomes the first township to host a public trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Democrat
Henry T. Sisson
Bristol
Washington's Birthday Observed Quietly In Town
Washington's birthday passed with no formal observance. Flags hung on public buildings and in town, banks and schools closed, no bells, no salutes. Evening events included the Congregational Society fair at Town Hall and the Bristol Light Infantry ball at the Armory on Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congregational Society
Town Hall
Bristol Light Infantry
Wood Street
Garfield and Arthur Club Inaugural Supper in Town Hall
The Garfield and Arthur Club plans an Inaugural Supper at Town Hall on Friday March 4 with Ardoene of Providence as caterer. Menu includes turkey chicken lobster salad sandwiches and dessert. Herrick and Harlow's Orchestra provides music. gallery seating for ladies. parade from Armory on State Street to Town Hall expected to arrive around eight with supper to follow and a feast of reason and a flow of soul afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield & Arthur Club
Town Hall
Ardoene
Providence
Herrick & Harlow
Artillery
State Street
Rogers Free Library Additions for the Week
The library adds Bowen’s American Political Economy England Wales and Scotland Kohl Waverly Dictionary Glimpses Through the Cannon Smoke Forbes Fra Angelico in Great Artists series The Betrothed Manzoni I Promessi Sposi A Story of the Plague in Florence David Livingstone The Weaver Boy Work by Miss Alcott Bound volumes of American Architect Harper’s Weekly Monthly and Young People Scribner’s Atlantic and Lippincott’s month lies and by donation John Bristed Resources of British Empire duto of United States Rhode Island Manual Free Ships by John Codman Documents and Plans relating to the site of new Library of Congress Annual Report for 1874 of U S Surveys West of 100th Meridian Annual Report of B L Hospital 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wne Rogers Free Library
Bowen
England
Wales
Scotland
Waverly Dictionary
Forbes
Fra Angelico
Bristol Land League Rally and Senate Nomination Note
A Bristol Land League mass meeting is planned at Town Hall on Monday evening March 7 with George J. West of Providence set to speak. President nominates Gen Lewis Richmond for Consul General at Rome. city council fills juror vacancies with Fire Department members Burnham and Pierce excused. Also notes library offers two tariff debate books from Rogers Library, Perry and Brown, on Free Trade and Protectionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Lewis Richmond
Belfast
Ireland
Rome
Bristol Land League
Town Hall
George J. West, Esq
Providence
William B. Burnham
David A. Pierce
Fire Department
Drew William H. Pitman, Jr
Charles A. Barbour
Pocnix
Rogers Library
Perry
Brown
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Bristol Phantz
Corea
M. de Lesseps
Africa
Australia
Central Asia
Sar
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Mietz
Advent Chapel
Henry Staples
P., W. and Bristol Railroad Co
Nayatt Brick Co
Sam
Namquit Mill
Thames Street
Erin and Comedy Company
John H. Gladding
Constitution Street
Daniel Easterbrooks
T. T. Allan
Congregational Church
James Cruikshanks
Spencer
St. Michael's Church
Mr. Kettel
Durfee
River Point
Chadwick & Williston
Easterbrooks’s
Racers Free Library
Paanix
Scribner
Bixpy
Olive Jennie
Cortell
Alven
Mrs. J
Pansy
Lothrop
E.swoop
Thomas
Joseph Wyeth
Philadelphia
Brown’s Fund
Barclay
Robert
Friend's Book Store
Brown's Fund
Wates
Philip
U. S. Navy
Plymouth
Goverment Printing Office
Sundon General's Office
U. S. Army
Library of the
Royal Vo
Government Printing Office
Berlinski
Joxson
Ben
William Gifford
Thick
Routledge
Massinocer
W. Gifford
J. W. Bond & Co
Roz
Edward P
Scribners
American Tract Society
TrempBuut
H. Clay
Henry P. Haven
International
Harpers
A. D. Warner
Lyman Abbott
G. P. Putnam
Putnams
Stowe
Harriet Beecher
Wife
Harry Henderson
Fords, Howard & Hulbert
Cou
Doctor Bush
Wm. H. Buffington
I. L. Cragin & CO
South 4Th St
Crawford Anno
Earth
Heaven
Paradise
Eden
Emmanuel
Prince of Peace
Mr. Libby
Hood
Parker
Patent Office
General Land Office
Pension Office
Presbrey & Green
7Th St
D. C
F. N. Seabury
Union Street
F Wheaton Seabury
Aps Ly
G.P. Barnes
G. W. Easterbrooks
Ilope Street
Herman Canfield
Hope Street
East Side
Byfield
Constitution
Bag
T. IW. Shipman
Hope
High Streets
Samuel P. Colt
Westminster Street
WM. N. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street Dloors
Ila. M
I .C. ‘Gallup
A Pike
IJ House
Hope and
Bradford Streets
William
Titus
R. 1
Fall River
Jane Smith
Betsey Howard
Brightman
Samuel R. Brightman
Ronayne
Eliza Ronayne
Gardneer
George 8
Gardner
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
Canonicnus
Crawell
D. K. Phillips
Bourn
Proy
Canonicus
Orswell
D. K. Phillps
New England
House
Providence Furniture Company
Kroad Street
Mathewson
Providence, Lh. I
Wesley Phillips
J. A. Sierman
Jordana
East 44Th-St
New York City
Ann Ee
Erin
Annie Irish
Teddy Malloy
Harry Hall
G. W. Baaterbrooka’s
N. N. Cole & Son
Mountelope Temple of Honor
No 15
Robert Murray
PHC
Porto Rico
Canvassers Commission
W. Woodward
Studio
Pina Street
R. L
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co
Fannie Ardwell
J. C. McCurdy & CO
Ogiare
Leclare & Machimore
Halford
Wated
P. O. Box
School St
Felow Peter Gladding
Felllow
Peter Gladding
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