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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1870
Page
2
The piece memorializes Judge Stanton as a steadfast War Secretary and patriot who faced criticism from rebels and politicians. It praises his firmness, intelligence, and devotion to country, noting his later elevation to the bench and his enduring honor despite ill health.
The passage reflects a desire for gold to settle at a lower premium and for the nation to return to specie standards. It expresses optimism about resuming gold and silver use and critiques extending the franking privilege amid calls for fundamental legal and monetary reforms.
A floor gave way in a hall at Greene Coventry during a second story festival on Christmas Eve. About 150 people fell into the cellar. no deaths reported but many bruises and several broken or sprained limbs. Medical aid from Providence attended the injured.
The fragment argues that Napoleon is the weak link and that current French politics bode poorly for the empire’s future. It suggests no optimism for imperial stability.
Prospective boom in undersea cables hints at cheaper ocean telegraphing as more lines are planned to cross the seas and reach distant shores.
A humorous critique recounts Ohio pride and regional boastfulness, listing famous natives and figures linked to Ohio including Grant and Colfax, and describes a Brazilian newspaper note on Rio de Janeiro streetcars, with scattered domestic and international items from 1869.
A mysterious Griswold family has lived on an island in the Androsenggin river near Turner Maine for about twenty years. The father, a retired sea captain, rarely leaves the island while the daughter, a educated twenty year old, goes out only once yearly. Charles Norroy married in Omaha a month ago and after two weeks attempted suicide, was rescued, and two weeks later his wife tried to kill herself again. She was revived, and now another two weeks must pass to see what happens.
The National Rubber Company's works closed for the holidays with plans to resume after the break. A theft occurred at the State street express office, about twenty dollars taken during a temporary layoff. Alfred Pierce received a silver pitcher from his shop workers on Christmas Day. King Philip Fire Company No. 4 hosted a grand civic dress ball at Town Hall on Christmas Eve. A sermon by Rev. G. L. Locke was set for Sunday evening at St. Michael's Church. A Washington Saloon display boasts confectionery and cigars. The Phoenix notes paid circulation is emphasized with small bills available at its office.
James R. White foreman in the cutting department of the Rubber Works received a handsome silver salver pitcher and goblets from the cutters. The presentation occurred Saturday afternoon in the Artillery Armory.
A disturbance occurred on State Street near the Hope corner a few minutes after ten last Tuesday night. Loud profane language was used, blows were struck, and window glass broken.
A scoundrel cut the harness on a horse hitched to a wagon last Monday evening in front of Bradford street stores. The act of rascality is growing more common, with several similar incidents reported recently.
A reader asks why mail bags so often fail to reach their intended post. The writer notes Newport Fall River and Warren bags were sent here last week and questions the postal routing or delays causing misdirected deliveries.
Michael Duffy a laborer living on Thames Street near State was found dead in his bed last Monday morning. He had suffered poor health for months but was able to walk until the Saturday before. He was about sixty years old and leaves a wife with no children.
The Christian Association Library has added between forty and fifty well selected books, bringing the total to over one thousand volumes. Citizens are urged to support the institution which has served the town for more than five years.
Mr and Mrs George B Warren of Bradford and Central streets marked their tenth anniversary with a tin wedding celebration this past Saturday evening. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended to congratulate the couple and share in their hospitality, bringing a variety of tin items as keepsakes.
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad thank their conductors for faithful service and mention Mr Herbert F. Bennett receiving a Christmas gift of an elegant writing desk and money from patrons. The desk and articles were bought at Tillinghast & Mason in Providence.
The Bristol record for 1860 lists 102 total deaths, with age and cause breakdowns including 21 under one year and 63 female entries in the 1 to 24 bracket. It notes no epidemic, highlights child and elder mortality, and describes a Christmas festival at the Children’s Home with Santa, gifts, and remarks by local ministers.
The St Michael's Church Christmas Eve service impressed Sunday School members and the congregation with careful decoration and a moving program. About 300 children sang carols, readings formed the service, and the rector gave an address, making the 1869 event memorable for parishioners.
Twenty three residents aged seventy and over died in the past year, totaling eighteen hundred eighty eight years. Names include Sarah Peck 88 George W Osborne 78 Sarah Pierce 88 Rebecca Dawley 75 Mary Bradfant 87, among others. The month with most deaths was October with five. A separate note states the Town Council and Court of Probate will meet Monday at two o clock in the Council Chamber.
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