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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1875
Page
2
A 1875 year end reflection names notable losses in literature religion law politics and business. It recalls Charles Sumner Millard Fillmore Ezra Cornell Gerrit Smith and James Fisk Jr among others, noting abolitionists educators and war heroes as part of the year’s harvest and memory in a somber tone.
The Sheridan visit to New Orleans may provoke resistance from those seeking unilateral control at Bil hazards, yet could benefit the nation by highlighting the government's will and power to curb violence and safeguard citizens' civil rights.
A Boston eating saloon proprietor advertises sacred clam chowder every Sunday evening. The text also notes Spain’s failed republican dream under royal rule with Queen Isabella’s son lacking appeal beyond empty honors, a divided people, and a strained treasury.
A Bristol Phonix dispatch reflects on Dieppe’s chalk cliffs harbor and seaside scene, noting the tidal port, ancient castle, cathedral, and a summer casino. It recounts a debated claim that Dieppese sailors discovered America before Columbus, detailing Cousin’s 1488 voyage and Vincent Pinzon’s possible link to Columbus, with sources and historical debate.
From Salisbury Connecticut comes a brief note on a thirty foot low iron bridge that disappeared during last June's freshet and has not been seen or heard of since.
After his death the late New York Mayor William F. Havemeyer was praised as a figure of incorruptible integrity. Friends and rivals alike noted that only slander could claim otherwise while he lived.
A New York correspondent paints a grim view of the metropolis as unemployed men roam streets seeking work while aid rooms overflow. He notes wealthy men idle while others beg, Five Points crowded with families, and women and children bagging meals as soup rooms run full. The piece condemns dole while laborers go unpaid.
The December issue of the American Journalist reports that over 200 newspapers ceased publication in the past month, with estimated yearly losses of eight million dollars. Subscription nonpayment and advertiser arrears are blamed, and the American Historical Record will discontinue with the December issue.
A vibrant portrait of Denver at its founding confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte River. It notes railroads converging, a population around 21 000, diverse industry including water and gas works, smelting, publishing, and meat and produce trade. It highlights wealth generation from sales, manufacturing, and real estate, plus low prices and a five-day rail journey from distant cities.
The Italites mock Athens for its many railway stations and branches, likening them to an oversized apple tree. The text notes business interest in the Financial Bill before Congress and urges constituents to scrutinize public servants, praising honest officials and calling for accountability.
In Brenham Washington county a remarkable old gentleman, Dr Lin Cecum, aged eighty three, born in Georgia, spent fourteen years studying red ant habits and wrote a pamphlet claiming the interest of a novel. For fifty eight years he stood in his doorway at daylight, barefoot in night clothes, playing Killicrankie on a fiddle custom made in Paris in 1820.
An unwelcome visitor at New Years in town. The second term of the night schools of this town commenced last Monday evening. Elder E. R. Wood of Exeter RI will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow Sunday day and evening.
Sallie went out to see Santa Claus one evening and felt a spark that changed her outlook. The reflection hints at lasting impact on the girl, with a tone of lingering sentiment and curiosity about her future.
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held on Monday evening next at eight o clock. A full attendance desired.
A steamer is to be built at Mr. Herreshoff's boat works for a gentle moan in Savannah, Georgia. Work in the boat line has not been very brisk this winter.
Ninety-five names have been added to the town voting lists since last March, with fifty-one registered during December, reflecting ongoing enrollment as the election period advances.
An accidental break in last week’s issue damaged the town mortality figures for 1874. This week the bill of mortality is republished with the missing data restored for the year.
Uncle Joe relays Sprout's dream of his mother-in-law being dead, but she remains very much alive. The message notes Sprout's imagined tragedy contrasted with her unaffected vitality. A separate item announces the 30th annual meeting of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction in Providence, inviting teachers and education supporters to attend Thursday through Saturday next week.
Gr Uncle Joe recalls Sprout claiming his minister improved greatly after a Thanksgiving hire turkey. The RI Baptist Quarterly Meetings are planned with sessions at the local Baptist Church on Tuesday the 12th. Schedule includes 9 A M Board of Managers, 2 P M Ministerial Conference with sermons by Rev. Dennison Woonsocket and Rev. Smith Warwick and Rev. Morse Providence, and a 7 30 P M public meeting on Aggressive Christian Work led by state pastors.
The Sabbath School connected with the Congregational Church held a Christmas festival in Memorial Chapel last Thursday evening. The chapel was lavishly decorated with wreaths and evergreens, a pyramid of gifts for members displayed, and Rev. J. P. Lane conducted opening services. Superintendent P. Skinner Jr. presided, with fine singing by the school and church choir, followed by refreshments for attendees.
The Town Council and Court of Probate held their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon. Probate proved and recorded the will of Andrew Rohan and approved Elizabeth Rohan as Executrix. Accounts for Daniel Ryan and Eliza C Turner estates authorized with notice. Guardians reported Henry Cadman and Georgia A Alden inventories recorded. Taxes for Patrick McKale and John Cullan remitted. Various city expenses itemized totaling 1182.05.
Ex Governor Thomas G Turner died at his Warren home on Sunday morning after a long illness aged sixty four. He served as Lieutenant Governor from 1857 to 1839 and Governor from 1859 to 1860. He held roles including Presidential elector and Internal Revenue Assessor in Rhode Island. He was a director at Warren institutions and a Baptist church member. Funeral at Warren Baptist Church followed by remarks from Rev Dexter and Rev Dr Robinson. Obituary notes Evelyn C Durfee of Rockville Conn died December 26 1874 aged thirty two. funeral at Union Street residence with Rev Mr Hyde addressing the mourners. Interment in Grove Hall cemetery. Durfee active in Sabbath school teaching and Second Church charities. leaves a two year old son.
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