First City Charter Inaugurated At Pawtucket Ceremony
The first city government under Pawtucket’s new charter was inaugurated Monday with fitting ceremonies. Severe storms in Pennsylvania caused floods in lumber regions with losses estimated at 3 million dollars. The national debt declined by 9 089 939 84 during December and the US silver dollar contains less metal value than Mexico. The Speaker’s desk top is re placed each session with white pine. In Warren the wife of Benjamin A Bliss died after oil stove fire spread to her clothing. New Year calling in Washington endures with ladies hosting diplomats at the White House on January 1.
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Science as a bridge to American weekly science
The publishers urge readers to include Science in periodical lists. Science connects educated people with scientists and emphasizes American weekly science, noting foreign authors dominate popular volumes while Science features work by U.S. scientists week by week.
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First Day January Marks Lane Silver Wedding in Norton
The 25th wedding anniversary of Rev. James P. Lane and his wife of Norton Massachusetts was celebrated with a cordial reception at the parsonage. The rooms were decorated with holly and flowers. Refreshments were served and a grand repast held. A basket of flowers contained sixty four silver dollars as a gift from generous friends along with silverware and other presents.
Cold waves in US traced to Helena origin per Lieut Woodruff
Experts note that initial cold wave appearances start in Helena Montana then sweep to Omaha St. Louis Galveston Nashville Buffalo Washington and beyond. Waves follow low pressure, move east southeast or south then northeast across the country with 1881 to 1884 class counts of 22 47 and 19.
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Christmas in the South A Warm Yet Harsh Contrast
In this reflective piece F P Woopwakrp notes Southern Christmas contrasts with the North. Egg nogg, firecrackers, and holly fill cabins while gingerly building tight homes and thriving gardens promise a future garden coast. He laments poverty ruggedly near mining hubs yet envisions independent Southern farmers mastering comfort.
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Exhibition and Colonial Exhibition in London May 1 1886 Jubilee
Marz H. Woon offers select private houses near the British Museum for visitors to the London exhibitions. He provides travel guidance and aims to help guests enjoy a profitable spring trip joining a party.
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Namquit Mill Adopts Ten Hour Day Schedule
The Namquit Mill on Thames Street began a sixty hour workweek from the 4th under the new act. Workers begin at 7, lunch at 12, return at 12.45, and finish at 6.15 each day, with Saturdays shortened to 3.15.
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Advertisement Draws California Reader to Local Firm
A Pun nix reader in Fowler California saw an ad by Messrs J H Young Co in this paper and wrote to secure the advertised item. He thanked the Paanix for helping make him happy. The saying it pays to advertise is affirmed.
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Fire destroys Union Street storehouse. incendiary suspected
A two story building on Union street south side near James T. Freeborn residence burned completely between 12 and 1 am Wednesday. Fire department arrived quickly and prevented spread. Contents included furniture and carpentry tools valued around 1000 dollars, insured for 400 dollars with Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Agent P Skinner Jr. The fire is thought to be incendiary.
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Rogers Free Library December and January Additions
New items added include Wartons History of English Poetry in three volumes Papers on Literature and Art by Margaret Fuller Life and letters of John Brown by Sanborn Silver Liniage Early Start in Life Science in Short Chapters Williams The Lady with the Rubies Wister Little Captain Dick Montesquieu Spirit of the Laws in two volumes Chosen or the Land of the Morning Calm Corea by Lowell Ty ermans Oxford Methodists The Fair God Lew Wallace Story of a short life Ewing Stem to Stern Oliver Optic A Little Country Girl Susan Coolidge Donations Macaulays Biographical Sketches Carthage and Tunis Amos Perry The Theatre Leeds Kames Elements of Criticism Jacksons Messages Flora Lindsay Providence Athenaeum Catalogue
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Town Council and Court Record Monthly Meeting Actions
The Tue Town Council and County of Pno- Bate held their regular meeting in Memorial building. Probate court examined and allowed accounts for Lindsey Taylor Keating and more, granted sales of real estate, appointed administrators, and approved bonds and appraisals. Council appointed Wardwell as public weigher and accepted census bid. issued damages payments for dogs and birds. bills totaling 2341.64 referred to Auditor. Adjourned to Thursday 14th at 8 PM.
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