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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1872
Page
2
The death of Sidney E. Morse, a leading figure in religious journalism, is noted. Morse founded the Boston Recorder and later contributed to The New York Observer, dying at work after a long career shaping early press.
The writer notes a broad public reaction to corruption in city life, praising a renewed insistence on virtue. It warns that rapid wealth pursuit corrupts public life, risking exposure and downfall as overinflated ambitions burst like balloons. A call to strengthen virtue and resist temptation concludes.
The piece surveys American literary periodicals noting Harper's Monthly as top in general interest, Scribner's and Galaxy strong in their fields, and the Atlantic as a thoughtful Boston monthly. Aldine is praised for high art wood engraving, Harper's Weekly and Appleton receive commendation, while Britain risks being outpaced by American writers.
The piece praises patent work amid rising invention and crowded filings. It highlights R H Eddy of Boston as a premier solicitor with thirty years’ experience, noted for promptness energy and success in securing patents and trademarks against imitation. It claims he is a pioneer in the trade.
The General Assembly began its January session in Providence on Tuesday, marking the start of a new legislative term with members assembling to hear openings and set agendas.
Twenty seven marriages were recorded in Warren over the past year. The Excelsior Cornet Band held a promenade and social dance at Town Hall on Monday. Elder Augustus Durfee preached at Advent Chapel last Sunday in morning afternoon and evening. The schooner Condova under Captain Stedman sailed from Warren for the West Indies last Saturday with a cargo of produce and hoops. The Metacom Debating Club will discuss which was the greater statesman Daniel Webster or Henry Clay at their meeting next Tuesday evening.
Miss Carrie Devol daughter of Captain O B Devol suffered a bad fall last week while descending stairs. She slipped fell and broke her ankle. Dr Sweet of Providence attended the case.
The Congregational Church observed a day of prayer with services at the chapel at 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in line with its established practice.
A catalog of periodicals available at the YMCA reading rooms in 1872 including Daily New York Post New York World Boston Journal Providence Press Bulletin Herald Weekly Church Union Frank Leslie Harper's Hearth and Home British Workman Littell's Living Age Appleton's Monthly Young Folks Oliver Optic's Harper's Scribner's Galaxy Atlantic.
The annual festival of the First Baptist Sabbath School was held Wednesday evening. A tree of gifts was stripped as attendees were served refreshments. The prized gift was a photograph of the late Rev. N. B. Cooke, presented by Mrs. Cooke. Remarks were given by Rev. H. M. Jones and Rev. Mr. Locke.
Sheriff Pearce arrested Gardner W Sisson at the rubber factory in Wyoming Mass on a charge of robbing Dr G Clark of Warren. Sisson awaiting examination after arraignment and counsel request. examination postponed to Friday morning. Also notes a Christmas festival at St Michael's Town Hall and other town happenings including theft of an overcoat, theater series, and town council actions.
Charles Goodwin sues Samuel White for 25 dollars over a heifer alleged to be pastured and cared for. White denies consent or knowledge. Trial Justice Munro rules for defendant with costs. Plaintiff appeals to the Court of Common Pleas.
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