Report on boundary change between War ren and Bristol 1873
A commission reports on Easterbrooks petition to detach a Bristol enclave near Warren for annexation to Warren. It details territory, population, valuations, public services, and local arguments for and against, including Bristol’s compensation claims and Touisset Neck considerations. The panel concludes the boundary shift is justified by local need and proximity, with limited Bristol impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Burnstol
Honorable
General Assembly
Newport
William Y.easterbrooks
Bristol
William Y. Easterbrooks
George Smith
Warren River
Kickamull River
Easterbrooks
Court House
O'Cooke
Touisset Neck
Mount Hope Bay
Kickamull
Kickamuil
Kickamui
Touisset
Narrows
John Turner
Turner
New England
Narragansett
MISCELLANY Maxim quotes on forgiveness and covetousness
A reflective snippet notes that forgiveness by most is forgetfulness in disguise and warns that avarice, likened to a poorly formed candle, dulls the brightness of a fortunate life.
Death as a Ferry Boat Echoes Daily Departure
A somber reflection compares death to a ferry boat that departs with each passing hour and returns for more souls. The line emphasizes mortality as an ongoing, inevitable journey.
The Sun and Sleepless Americans Unite for Sunshine
The passage urges women to seek more daylight over shade to combat insomnia and pallor. It extols sunshine as the source of strength, beauty, and cheerfulness, claiming veils parasols and closed rooms keep sun from hearts and homes. It asks women to try sunlight for a year or two to transform appearance and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mr J Tons Daily Life Portrait of Milton in Quiet Study
Milton lived in a small London or Buckinghamshire home where work steadies him and scripture in Hebrew starts his day. He avoided worship, pursued study and music, and spent evenings with friends. Despite trials from a scrivener loss and a fire, he died with modest means but a noble legacy praised as a second Homer Taine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Bristol Fire Department
Bristol High School
Bristol Treasury
Mr.jton
Milton
London
Buckinghamshire
Babbage’s Tree Rings Hint Ancient Climate Record
The article describes Charles Babbage’s idea of using annual tree rings as natural records of hot and cold summers. By comparing rings across ancient forests, he hoped to assemble a long sequence of climate years extending beyond a single tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Babbage
Infernal articles drain rural England as bills double
Mr Ruskin argues weekly bills double due to unproductive labor in producing iron plates guns gunpowder and other infernal items. He contrasts this with food production and notes mothers cannot feed children while goods circulate in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
England
London
Gustave Dore
West End
Push and Pull firm praised for enterprise and urging reform
Rev T De Witt Talmage extols the fictional Push and Pull as a model of energy and industry. He argues young men should work, marry well, and emulate their drive to build businesses, improve themselves, and contribute to society, while lampooning idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puso & Putt
Exchange
Mdre
Stewarts
Lippincotts
Push & Pull
Pull
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
London
Edinburgh
Push
C O. D
Partridge Hunt Ends With Caused Fall After Gun Misfire
A gentleman and his son hunted partridges when a severe load discharged. The old man aimed at a bird and fired, the gun recoiled and knocked him over. He asked his son if he pointed the right end of the gun at the bird.
Invigorating Morning Scent Turns Croydon Road Trip
An early train stops at a station when a pleasant-looking man steps onto the platform and tells the guard in high spirits that the air is invigorating. The guard replies that the scent is actually Croydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croydon
Street Weather Woes and Foot Traffic Jokes
Citizens remark on muddy streets and crowded sidewalks as they discuss ground conditions versus overhead conditions. The banter contrasts foot travel with street elevation while noting how few people choose the street path.
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Bristol A Beniz
Phenix
Hope Street
MES. S. T. Perry
Annie Laurie
Chicago
Vickery House
Judit
Thames Street
Ht. F. Joynes
Aitis
Frenchs New Hotel
Cor Cortlandt & New Church Sts
Richard P. French
Don Richard French
Washington
Danial Wilcox
Mra. Wilcox
Geo. U. Arnold
Thomas Davis
Ferry Hill
Bristol, R
S. A. Geisler
Mount Lane
Timothy
Bent
MO. B. Munro
Benj.r. Wilson
Bristol Sugar
Phenix Sugar
Fowest
James A. Miller
Bradford Street
J. B. Munro’s
Perkins
John B. Munro’s
MLW
Pierce, Jr
B. Munro
House of God
Cooke
Waren
C. R. Cutler
Warren South
McCallion
Providence
Samuel Currey
Exus L. Buake
Senate
Cuartes T. Nortaur
Daniel F. Larkin
Jabez W. Mowry
House of Rep
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