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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1869
Page
2
Extracts discuss the allure of worldly honors and the fate of Andrew Johnson, illustrating how public glory fades without virtue. It contrasts political ascent with lasting merit and notes a factional vote on Lay Delegation in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
A Chicago Times notice reports a brilliant wedding at St James church as Gen Irskine weds Miss De Wolf. Both are leading society figures with large attendance and much comment in the beau monde.
In Chapman Creek near Leavenworth a flood night jubilee turned to horror as waters rose swiftly on Friday. Farms in the area were flooded with crops submerged while the Kaw river swelled trapping and drowning twenty Sweeds encamped upriver, thirteen rescued.
The brig Novelty built at the Athletic Works East Boston returns from Cuba with a cargo of molasses in bulk. At a South End Boston wharf tanks are readied to receive the cargo, using a steam pump aboard to discharge without loss. The bulk tanks aim to save about 82 000 in expenses from casks leakage and coopering on such cargoes.
The Omaha Republican reports John Edwards a fourteen year old from Baltimore who ran away at nine and has wandered the U S since 1864. The paper notes his travels including activities in Wyoming Colorado Montana Utah New Mexico Arizona California and various railroads.
Items describe a camphor smoke method to repel mosquitoes and a fatal duel in Richmond where Ellen Woodson died after a clash sparked by jealousy. Also notes a Mobile Episcopal church practice where donors rise for a priestly blessing after collection.
Catharine Moran a married mother of two was instantly killed Saturday evening while walking on the Boston and Providence railroad track near Boston city limits. A local Iowa paper reported a cupola ball at the county courthouse contained a quart of whisky prompting locals to scheme for its theft.
In Kent Maryland a Black man digs for money pointed out to him in a dream. He only digs at night with his mother nearby holding an open Bible to ward off ghosts and keep luck.
A surplus of oddities fills this item page with notes on a cow nursing two motherless colts in Indiana, crop riches in Ohio, Boston saloon signs, and various local and national happenings from July to early summer. The mix includes a fatal dye accident in Dal ton Massachusetts, a juried ship tale from Edgartown, and civic events with speeches and corner-stone ceremonies in Bev erly Massachusetts.
Inaccuracies and shortcomings in this issue are acknowledged as the publisher remains in poor health. The note offers apology and suggests the illness explains possible errors and omissions.
The 93rd anniversary of American Independence was celebrated with firecrackers bells and a morning salute. A parade of Antiques and Horribles followed by the Hog Island Band showcased performers including the old woman in a shoe as spectators watched along Bristol streets.
King Philip Fire Co No 4 led by Capt Darling rode to Newport last Saturday returning about 11 pm. The Bristol County Band accompanied them and they paraded through principal streets before marching to their hall. The firemen looked well in showy uniforms and expressed pleasure with the trip.
A stabbing affray occurred Sunday evening in the lane from Wood Street just south of the National Rubber Co Works. Welch of Bradford Street received a severe stab wound to the side from a knife wielded by a German named Muhlenkemp. Muhlenkemp was arrested.
In Boston on Monday the sailing regatta showcased yachts with centreboards winning prizes all built by John B. Herreshoff, a local craftsman.
Police led by Sheriff Pearce conducted checks on eight or nine stores and houses suspected of liquor sales on Saturday. Some locations were dry others yielded liquor and trade implements. The liquor was seized and sellers arrested on Tuesday and held for examination.
Early Monday morning smoke issued from the large corner dwelling of Col. M. T. Bennett at Bradford and Central. Firefighters delayed by water supply. most furniture saved. Loss about 8500 with 2500 insured. Origin initially mysterious, later thought to be external possibly from a firecracker or explosive device.
Bristol wins a ball game on the Common against Newport by 48 to 23. Key Bristol batters include Munro Lewis Tucker Reynolds and Goffe while Newport’s Weaver Case Brooks and S. Tucker posted lines. Umpire was Lyman W. Deane of Fall River. Bristol’s fielding lagged as this was the first meeting of the season.
The Sunday School and congregation of the Methodist Church will hold their annual picnic next Thursday. The article notes John As Guladding aut Sithuel Chaffee as the “lucky men” in the Antiques event.
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