Congressional Wisdom on Civil Rights and amnesty debate
In Washington and Paris dispatches the piece argues civil rights for citizens, equality in labor and business, and cautions against tying amnesty to social reform. It praises Sumner's ideals but questions practical paths and warns against overreaching in one act. The letter from Bristol reflects on local schools, memories, and a cold European winter.
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Washington
Sumner
South
Mason and Dixon
North
Congress
Critics decry sensational spread of Col Fisk tale
The publishers of illustrated papers are given a chance to profit from the sudden end to Col Fisk's history. They invade private domestic life with drawings and language, a tasteless move that breaches dwelling privacy and public education standards.
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Col. Fisk
National Capitol Life Improves with Wives and Children
A Washington correspondent praises the change in congressional life noting the shift from solo lawmakers to families in residence. The new social purity at the Capitol is seen as reducing vice and strengthening national character, with hopes it will grow stronger in public life.
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National Capitol
Congress
Pater Famillias
Capitol
Washington
The Parson and Public Opinion on Sermons
Clarence Fairfield discusses how readers and listeners critique sermons with varied judgments. He imagines a universal summary of reader comments, noting praise and blame from different hearers and the preacher’s continued, unaware discourse amidst mixed reception.
Local notices and upcoming events from Sunday church services to social functions
Sunday services at Advent Chapel and St Michael's Church are announced with sermons by Elder Warner and Rev Locke. The third annual Babbitt Post G A R ball was held at Armory Hall. Dr A P Lighthill will visit Bristol Hotel February 5 6 7. Metacom Debating Club plans a Europe balance of power discussion. Patrick Bollard dies from carriage accident. funeral in town. O M G Club hosts a leap year party at Armory Hall. Connecticut Fire Insurance stock increase to 500000 oversubscribed. books closed. Prayer meetings continue at Christian Association rooms and State Street M J Church with pacing adjustments for weekend.
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Babbitt Post No. 4
Armory Hall
State| Street
Europe
Metacom Debating Club
The
Christian Association
Death of Mr ABram Peckham Aged Farmer Near Mt Hope
Mr ABram Peckham died suddenly at his Mt Hope residence on Monday evening. A practical farmer, he improved the backroad farm once owned by Gov Bullock for about thirty years and spent the last decade on the Mount Hope property. He ran a large dairy and supplied milk to many for forty years. He was in his 67th year. He was a brother of Benjamin Peckham, whose death was reported in last Saturday's paper.
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Abranam Peckham
Mt. Hope
Mr. Peckham
Gov. Bullock
Mount Hope
Benjamin Peckham
Quiet hickamuet waters cast on Bristol town affairs
A Bristol Chronicle voice recalls winter rumors and a march toward action to curb gambling and saloons. It notes a shift from warlike bravado to temperance efforts led by pastors and societies, urging united effort to defend public welfare and youth from vice.
Dramatic Company Presents Uncle Tom’s Cabin Run
Carleton and Forrester head a strong company in Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the town theatre. A Saturday matinee for ladies and children precedes an evening performance, with the engagement closing after each show. The drama runs from Stowe’s great work.
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Carleton & Forrester
Harriet B. Stowe
Y M C A Public Meeting In Town Hall
A YMCA association gathering was held in Town Hall on Tuesday evening with L A Bishop presiding. Speakers included T C Crocker Westerly R C Morse New York W H Anderson and E M Nolden Providence and association president Mr Bishop. The hall was well filled and listeners attentive. Rev J P Lane gave the benediction.
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Y. M.C. Association
Town Hall
L. A. Bishop
Messrs
T. C. Crocker
Westerly
R. C. Morse
New York
W. H. Anderson
E. M. Nolden
Providence
Mr. Bishop
J. P. Lane
Free Lecture on Women's Suffrage in Town Hall
Mrs Elizabeth K Churchill of Providence will give a free lecture on Women's Suffrage at Town Hall Wednesday evening. The Philadelphia Post calls her an eloquent speaker on the women's platform and praises her engaging, humorous, and candid manner. The Boston Post notes a piquant air and fresh, bright remarks with sensible views on women's education and opportunities. The Sentinel of Indianapolis commends extempore delivery, logical arrangement, and passages of true eloquence. Mention of Providence Supreme Court report on a Bristol county suit against William Butler adminstrator.
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Elizabeth, K. Churchill
Providence
Town Hall
Philadelphia Post
Boston Post
the Sentinel
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
J. M. Blake
William Butler
Bristol County
Ccssaique Trust
Butler
Court of Probate
Kent County
Champerty
J.H. Parsons
A. Payne
N. van Slyck
James Tillinghast
Elizabeth K. Churchill
Bristol
Crane's Lane widening debate in a seaside dig scene
In a fragment from Lone Pomr the narrator muses on clam digging and whether Crane's Lane should be widened. A dialogue aside asks Mr Paantx if the road will ever be widened, provoking silence as shells are sought and the issue lingers.
Fragmented Muse Notes and a Wedding Chronicle
A jumble of aphorisms and jests on temperance politics and manners. The piece ends with the wedding of Barnabas Slow to Prudence Wait, officiated by Rev. Peter Crawl, featuring characters Mrs Behind-the-time and others.
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Behind
Barnabas Slow
Prudence
Rev
Peter Crawl
Nursery and Phrenological Journal Readable Treasures
The Nursery February issue is a charming periodical for children priced at 1.60 a year with attractive illustrations. The Phrenological Journal begins the year well offering articles on Reymert, faculties, protoplasm, expression, Nose character, rheumatism, criminals, penmanship, Bible studies, Governor Washburn, and a conjurer.
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John L. Shorey
Boston
Phrenological Journal
Capital Family Magazine
James Deacon Reymert
Emiment Norwego-American
Joshua Watson
Philanthropic
Washburn
Massachusetts
R. Wells
New York
Bristol Town Ordinance Bans Sunday and Night Openings
An ordinance by the Bristol Town Council prohibits shops and entertainment venues from open before daylight or after eleven PM and bars Sunday operation except licensed taverns and pharmacies may sell medicines. Violators face fines from five to twenty dollars.
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Bristol
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Johnson
England
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Weed, Hibbard & Hawkins
Weed Sewing Machine Company
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Literary Notices
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DR. Lighthill
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Lighthill
Bowen L Pearce
Fall River
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James J Easton
Providence, R. I
Broadway
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William N. Brayton
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Ligutmill
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Patriot
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Elizabethport
Morse
Bo Durfee
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Sullivan
G. EH. Reynoulde
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Howe Machine CO
Elias Vrowe, Jr
Hope Street
R E Sisson
Java
Hamburg
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Charles J. Fales
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