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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1893
Page
2
A collage of brief notices includes cholera deaths in Mecca and a Providence death while playing with a dog, Farragut statue plans in Boston, Dr Edward McGlynn's travel, Rhode Island Press Club meeting on Block Island, miners entombed in Pennsylvania, a Lynn woman’s fatal fall, a Watch Hill death, a Coney Island fireworks accident, and a debate on Sherman law with tariff and monetary policy discussion.
The article reviews a pair of historic works on display at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court in Chicago. The Cyclorama depicting Jerusalem during Herod and the Crucifixion scene is paired with Chant's Triumphal Entry painting and notes ticketing allows entry to both exhibits with no price increase for Worlds Fair visitors. It also previews the American History Summer Meeting by the American Society for the Extension of University Teaching with lectures by John Bach McMaster Edward Eggleston and Rev D Meenovell and others covering culture history of the United States including religion society and industry.
Dr. Graves remains imprisoned awaiting trial as the court denies a writ of habeas corpus. The report also notes diverse items from church events to consular changes and Rhode Island domestic science plans at the state fair, with other scattered notices.
A dramatic advertisement extols female suffering from uterine disorders and urges instant care. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven cure, claims widespread use, and notes Liver Pills priced at 86 cents.
About fifteen to twenty cyclists from Fall River visited town Sunday. The Probate Court meets Monday at 10. Brown Boys quartet and bands perform at Town Hall tonight. Mrs Ostrander arrives tomorrow to occupy her summer home on Church Street. Town Council meets Monday at 2 in the Council Chamber. Rev Clarence Mulberry of Boston preaches at Advent Church tomorrow afternoon and evening. Rev George L Locke presided at St Michael's last Sunday. Miss Grace Church will play organ at Congregational Church replacing J Augustus Miller. Lucins McNay ice cream and candy dealer opens store 72 Hope Street on Tuesday July 4 near Hope and State streets.
Activities include a children's day at Arethdist Episcopal Church with music and speaking after noon. A St Michaels Church service features Miss Clara Waiths contralto. Page mentions cottage sale, obituaries, school exams and Epworth League officers.
The Rhode Island State Fair launches a school department to promote public school work. Exhibits from all Rhode Island schools may enter with premiums for plant, wood, and leaf collections, maps, poetry extracts, and local history displays. Entries close September 16 with exhibits due by September 1.
An 1880s style pamphlet passage questions beverage choices in hot weather and promotes Hines' Kootberry as a temperance alternative. It notes purity, health benefits, and sparkling mix, with price and availability from local grocers and druggists. The snippet also mentions periodical advertisements and discusses fashion magazines and subscriptions from McDowell & Co.
Announcement of the 117th Independence Day programs on July 4 1893 in Middleboro. Includes 6 4 6 salutes by artillery, bells ringing, a three division parade, military escorts, a concert at Collins Park, grand fireworks, and a later town hall concert if rain occurs. Also notes a July 7 Upworth League entertainment and a library acquisitions list with numerous titles.
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