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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1877
Page
2
A broad review covers European angles from Turkey and Russia to the Ottoman Empire, plus commentary on Hayes and Buchanan, American fiction, and Harvard criticism. It notes vigilant public sentiment, Civil Service reform talk in Boston, and St John fire losses, praising New England charity.
A New York Tribune correspondent notes Hayes's Rhode Island visit outpacing Massachusetts in cordiality and generosity of expressions toward him and his family, while praising Boston and Massachusetts for their warm initial receptions.
Speaking of Harvard affirms that better circles in all professions honor their alma maters and bless the world. It notes Brown as the stronger for solid education and praises both colleges for grand work and deserved prosperity. The New York Commercial Advertiser is denounced for attacks on Carl Schurz and reform motives.
From Our Own Correspondent notes A T Stewart widow builds an immense white marble cathedral in Garden City Long Island to house the millionaire’s remains with a planned cost near 100000 dollars. The piece reviews his white buildings on Fifth Avenue and downtown, the Hilton Seligman affair, English prejudice toward Hebrews, and judge enforcements. It also recalls Robert Dale Owen’s life from the Katie King episode and his marriage, plus reflections on firecracker restrictions and civic pride in the era.
A quirky local note says the farmer's annual hay fever has begun and this year may bring a sizable reward. The Mother Goose Party at Town Hall drew a good crowd last Monday with pleasant entertainment. The town hosted a presidential welcome with Massa tends not standing in line. Four bathing houses were added this season beside those at Constitution Street foot by Dennis Conway. Rev M Vincent D D of New York City plans to preach at the Congregational Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Trinity Church plans a sixth Sunday after Trinity with early celebration at 7 4, morning prayer litany and sermon at 10, Sunday school at 2, mission school at 3 and evening prayer at 7. Guests at General Burnside’s Ferry road residence include Secretary Evarts Attorney General Devens Governor Hartranft Mayor Bedlow and other gentlemen. Daniel J Rogers received first class music medal at Holy Cross College Worcester with diplomas and honors from Governor Rice.
A large crowd attended the morning union prayer meeting at Congregational Memorial Chapel on July 4 at 8 o'clock. Representatives from several religious denominations participated.
The article notes the cool June and excellent, cheap strawberries of 1877. It also reports Judge Matteson appointing Bennett J. Munro as special Justice of the Peace to take recognizances and bail at the County Jail, replacing the late Hon. John Turner.
Mason John O'Brien fell about fifteen feet from the Free Rogers Library building on Thursday afternoon and struck his right shoulder, suffering a severe shoulder joint injury. Dr. Barnes was called and provided treatment.
Frederic Dittmer, once advertised missing from the corner of Hope and Church streets since Monday, June 11, was located by police in Boston. His father was notified and returned with the boy Wednesday evening, June 27.
Providence First Light Infantry Veteran Association plans a Portsmouth observance on Tuesday next to mark Prescott’s capture, with steamer transport from Providence and speeches by Diman and others. A separate report notes a town tin wedding anniversary with lavish gifts, a banquet, and well wishes.
At the Rhode Island Historical Society meeting in Providence, candidates Smith Owen Edward Y. Bowman Bennett J. Munro Arthur Codman LeBaron B. Colt and 8. Pomroy Colt of Bristol were nominated and elected. A Bristol man James G. Munson died after a fall on Court Street. Bristol marked the 101st Independence Day with processions, an oration by Francis Brinley, and amusements including a greased pig chase a baseball game a greased pole climb and a walking contest with sizable prizes. The day featured a large parade, band performances, and extensive decorating and public observances across town.
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