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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1876
Page
2
A century of American growth is celebrated with pride yet concern for morality. The piece envisions rail, telegraph, and global exchange while urging renewed public virtue. It laments bribery and crime, calls for stricter punishment, and asserts that justice must guard life and property as the nation advances.
The piece notes Henry O Bowen failed to gain wealth from his libel case against Kinsella of the Brooklyn press, while Henry O values money. it laments Tweed’s political fate, hints at Cuban exile rumors, and ponders government purchase of the island to capture him, questioning if Tweed is there or not.
A Cincinnati lecture series criticizes lawyers aiding criminals like Tweed and urges nationwide Fourth of July commemoration through uniform centennial addresses. The plan calls for county histories tracing settlement growth resources and industries, published in Congressional document format to form a national historical repository. Authorities should designate historians promptly and local press support with minimal funding.
The piece surveys political shifts with Blaine and Grant as possible leaders, notes New Hampshire oysters at Great Bay, and comments on the rising sociability of theological students. It then extols Harper Brothers publications Harpers Magazine Weekly and Bazar for their illustrated appeal, quality print, and broad value.
From Western Correspondent Lake City in the Lake Mining District 180 miles west of Pueblo sits at 7800 feet with wood water and grass nearby. Population about six hundred a six column Liver Womp weekly newspaper led by H M Woods. Hotchkiss mine yields rich gold with some ore netting 100 per ton after long wagon and rail shipments to New York. The district holds many rich locations and is among the San Juan country’s richest areas. Rail access via Denver Rio Grande narrow gauge to Pueblo and broad gauge lines from Atchison Topeka Santa Fe via Kansas City Missouri.
The piece questions women’s access at the Centennial Exhibition, urging equal liberty with men in displaying fashion trends. It also notes distant topics from a third term and Grant’s presumed noninvolvement, plus a Denmark visit by Princess Alexandra and Mr. Albert’s Indian tour. Reverend Talmage plans sermons on local corruption to energize New York politics, while calls rise for reliable spring trade and labor prospects. Mrs. Grundy’s objections grow as the public seeks signs of general prosperity.
A festive New York letter laments mild weather, praises charitable efforts, and notes sleighs and holiday cheer amid winter’s sting. It highlights the Hebrews grand fair raising over $100,000 for charity, a ladies' society pushing shop-girl reforms, Bergh’s humane stance on horse treatment, and ex-mayor Hail’s stage debut drawing attention and high prices.
The town notes church meetings for Sunday at the Asylum and Middle District school house, a Praise and Promise service at South Christian Church, and a Christmas gift sermon. A Barrington native receives a Bible at a Sunday school festival. Town events cover local industry, harvests, and a note on ships arriving in 1875.
The town held several Christmas festivals by Sunday and Sabbath schools at Trinity Town Hall St Michael s and First Baptist venues with many presents. A Week of Prayer from January 2 to 9 features union meetings across churches with 7 pm evening sessions and 2 pm sermons. School Commissioner T B Stockwell praised local public and evening schools for boys and girls and urged continued improvements. A October fire at the Colony House on Papposquash Point destroyed the building and hay, with losses about 4500 dollars insured for 2000. Real estate transfers include multiple parcel sales on High Bradford and Bay View Heights. A reader thanks Hydraulic No 1 for fire aid. An essay praises American invention and promotes patent services of R H Eddy of Boston.
The entry lists all twelve calendar months from January to December with a stray comma after June. It reads as a simple enumeration of the year’s months without additional context or events.
Obituary notes Mrs Anna Price born March 12 1855 in Bristol Rhode Island daughter of John Magee married William Price March 12 1875. She lived in Diep until death described as devoted wife and church member with funeral at Presbyterian Church Rev A S Marshall presiding. Hundreds attended and Dr Morris Syrup ads follow with local agent N C Bedell selling 33 cent bottles.
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