America’s Wealth: Knowledge and Enterprise Shaping Nation
The text extols America’s wealth beyond riches, noting intelligence, education, media access, libraries, lectures, concerts, and a robust educational system that lifts the poor. It lauds national expansion, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, commerce, and a generous harbor system, with a model free school system for all. It also announces the Atlantic Yacht Circus regatta in Greenport on August 5, inviting broader participation and detailing class prizes and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Daily News
Free Land
Atlantic Yacht Circus
New York Harbor
Greenport
Throg’s Neck
Atlantic Yacht Club
Messrs
H. H. Hogins
John B. Morgan
George H. Seeley
New Orleans Mobile and Texas Railroad Described as Sound Investment
Investors are urged to examine railroad ventures carefully and consider management strength and regional need. The New Orleans Mobile and Texas Railroad is highlighted as strong, with notable backers and state support from Louisiana, suggesting high traffic potential and a favorable prospect for 8 percent bonds. Local agents provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Railroad
Louisiana
The Next New England Fair in Lowell Massachusetts
The Next New England Fair will be held in Lowell on September 5 6 7 and 8. The grounds cover about forty acres with a two story exhibition building and 27000 square feet for exhibitors. Stables and pens will accommodate horses cattle sheep and swine. Railroads will land passengers near a main entrance and stock will be unloaded inside. The total premiums and expenses reach 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
City Shakes in Portland Earthquake Incident
A distinct earthquake shock lasting three to four seconds struck Portland Maine at 1 oclock Wednesday morning. Citizens on the street felt the ground tremble and heard a buzzing in the air as the tremor moved from north to southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Calais Lumber Mill Fire Destroys Vessels and Lumber
The Calais Maine fire consumed sixteen vessels and 10,000,000 feet of lumber in the incident. Firefighters battled the blaze with efforts described as extensive and costly to the mill complex and surrounding properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Boston Lobster Trade Faces Unusual Shortage This Season
Boston wholesale dealers move about 12 000 lobsters daily with ten vessels active. Lobsters average two pounds, mostly from Maine coast in smacks. Demand runs brisk nationwide, prices up due to scarce supply as Maine factories shut or cut hours. Australian and California markets also short, complicating large orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lossterss
Boston
Maine
South Shore
Plymouth
Duxbury
California
Destructive Hatin Storm Lays Waste Across Hoosac Valley
A severe hailstorm swept the Hoosac valley Sunday night, three miles wide from the southeast, destroying grain crops in Adams and Cheshire with losses estimated at 600 to 1000 dollars. Windows shattered in hundreds of homes. Savoy Hawley and New Ashford also reported crop damage. John Belcher's house suffered 200 broken panes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosac Valley
Adams
Cheshire
Savoy
Hawley
New Ashford
John Belcher
Boston Journal
Major Rubber Boot and Shoe Auction Set for August
Six India rubber firms from Massachusetts Connecticut and New Jersey unite for the largest sale in the nation. They offer 380000 cases containing 600000 pairs in two catalogs. The Boston sale is August 10 followed by New York on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bic
India Rubber Manufacturing
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Boston
New York
Norman to Build Iron Bridge at Beverly on Eastern Line
Mr George H Norman of New Port contracted to construct an iron bridge at Beverly using a new principle. The Boston Journal says it will be the finest looking bridge on the Eastern railroad line. Norman currently has three bridges under contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Norman
Newport
Beverly
Boston Journal
Eastern Railroad
Norman
Peterson’s Counterfeit Detector Claims Massive Counterfeit Flow
A note from Peterson’s Counterfeit Detector asserts that ten million dollars in counterfeit currency are in circulation, detailing the scope of the counterfeit problem and its study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
What's in a Name and Other Notes From the Era
A collection of eclectic lines and observations referencing Rhode Island colleges, Brown University, St. Michael's Church, Harper's Weekly portraits, and a poetical reflection on war and peace. It notes civic journals and social trivia with playful wordplay on names and places.
State Street Regrading Nears Completion After Rain
Our town enjoyed a good rain on Wednesday afternoon. The work to re grade State street from High to Wood is nearly finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Wood
Sailboat to be Built Like Julia by Herreshoff
Mr. J. B. Herreshoff to construct a sailboat identical to the Julia owned by Mr. C. F. Herreshoff for Mr. Robeson of Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Herreshoff
Julia
C. F.herreshoff
Robeson
Newport
Fishermen at South Wharf Net 21 Soup
Report from the south town wharf sees two or three fishermen haul in twenty one soup during Tuesday morning fishing, indicating a modest catch amidst early tides.
Cottage house nearing completion at Touisset farm
A handsome cottage on the Touisset farm is being completed soon. The property was recently purchased by John R. Gardner Esq of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touisset
John R. Gardner
Rev Tiffany to Preach at State Street M E Church
The Rev Dr Tiffany will preach tomorrow evening at the State Street M E Church, before the Young Men’s Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Tiffany
Young Men’s Christian Association
State Street
M. E
Camp-Meeting Planned at Church's Grove Near Fall River
A camp meeting will be held at Church's Grove near the Fall River and Warren railroad starting today and continuing for ten days. Local organizers invite community members to attend each session and participate in the religious gathering through the ten day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church’s Grove
Fall River and
Warren
Town Council Posts Reward For Fire Setters
The Town Council offers a fifty dollar reward for the detection and conviction of the person or persons who set fire to Captain C. F. Brown's house on Saturday night or Sunday morning last.
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C. F. Brown
Charles F Brown
Burr's Hill
Bristol
Peter Glapding
Second Rhode Island Volunteers mark Bull Run anniversary reunion
The Second Rhode Island Volunteers celebrated ten years since Bull Run and held their second annual reunion at Rocky Point. A large delegation traveled to the Point aboard the steamer Bradford Durfee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Rhode Island
Bull Run
Rocky Point
Bradford Durfee
Preachers Visit State Street M E Church Tomorrow
Rev. Dr. O. H. Tiffany of Newark will preach Sunday morning at State Street M E Church. Rev. Dr. Hamilton of Washington D C and the Baltimore Conference will preach in the afternoon at the same house of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Tiffany
Newark
N. J
State Street M. E
Hamilton
Washington, D.C
Baltimore Conference
Fire alarm at Rubber Works minor damage in outbuilding
An early Wednesday alarm reported a fire caused by cement ignition in an outbuilding at the Rubber Works. The steamer responded to Woodstreet but was not needed. Damage to the building was slight and losses elsewhere were trifling.
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Woodstreet
Regatta Winners Award Silver Prizes in Harbor Races
At the regatta in our harbor last Friday the Hildergarde won first class prize a silver wine cooler. The Julia took second class prize a silver cake-basket and the Herreshoff won third class prize a silver ice pitcher.
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Our Harbor
Hildergarde
Julia
Herreshoff
Hundredth Birthday of Sir Walter Scott Proposed for Bristol
The letter notes August 15 as Sir Walter Scott’s hundredth birthday to be celebrated in many cities with orations and literary events. It asks Bristol's literary community to respond and suggests planning a local commemorative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Scott
Bristol
Fire destroys unoccupied Burr's Hill dwelling of Captain Brown
A vacant house owned by Captain C. F. Brown on Burr's Hill was found ablaze early Sunday. Warren firemen responded quickly but the structure burned completely. Previous attempts to burn the building suggest an incendiary act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Brown
Burr's Hill
Warren
Rhode Island man Diman praised for hospitality in Lisbon
A Providence Journal correspondent in Lisbon, Portugal, dated June 1 1871, commends Henry W Diman Esq United States Consul at Lisbon a Rhode Island native from Bristol for indefatigable efforts to entertain and aid American travelers, expressing lasting gratitude for his kindness and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Lisbon
Portugal
Henry W. Diman
United States
Boy Adrift In Yawl Near Prudence Island Is Rescued
On a Prudence Island trip a ten year old boy, son of George W. Easterbrooks, drifted away in a yawl after his hat fell overboard. He sailed for hours until rescued by Lyman Bosworth’s party, frightened but unharmed, miles from shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Pearce
Wanton O. Bowers
George W. Easterbrooks
Prudence
Easterbrooks
Lyman Bosworth
Largest sailing ship ever floated at our wharves
The St. Louis from New York lies at the Railroad pier as the largest sailing vessel ever floated at our wharves. It is a full rigged ship and attracts much attention.
Marines Return to Providence After Poppasquash Camp
The Providence Marine Artillery broke camp at Poppasquash and marched to the Bristol Hotel then to the depot for a Providence departure as a thunderstorm passed. The Woonsocket Band played. high school exercises impressed attendees with poised performances and well-chosen pieces. General Hazard presided, with many officers and militia present. a special train delayed for Providence visitors. Also a charity tableaux by Mrs. Colt’s group drew cheers and funds for St. Michael's chapel with S Pomeroy Colt hosting and praising the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Marine Artillery
Poppasquash
Bristol
State and
Hope Streets
Franklin
Providence
Woonsocket Cornet
John G. Hazard
Mauran
Werther
Lottie
Colt
Notable Rhode Island Governor Reception at Rhodes Estate
On July 14, nearly five hundred guests from Bristol and nearby areas attended a grand reception for Governor Padelford at Mr. and Mrs. James A. Rhodes's Pappasquash Neck home. The event featured Chinese lanterns, elegant rooms, lawn lights, a quadrille band, and late-night dancing and refreshments, celebrated as one of the state’s finest social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Rhodes
Bristol
Providence
Padelford
J. M
Pappasquash
Providence Journal
Rhodes
Providence Herald
Rhode Island
Byron
Childe
Harold
Brussels
Providence Press
Pappasquash Neck
Bristol Bay
Narragansett Bay
Metacom Debating Club Marks First Anniversary
The Metacom DExbatinGc CLus held its first anniversary at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms on the evening of the 11th. President F F Gladding spoke. a public debate favored the negative on which device most serviceable to mankind the Printing Press or the Steam Engine. Subsequent performances included essays on Metacom and the Annual and declamations on Education and Bunker Hill Monument. Remarks from members praised the club. closing doxology sung. urged more local young men to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clus
Young Men’s Christian Association
F. F. Gladding
J. W. Mutton
Wm. J. Duffy
H. A.S. Monro
A. P. Nerone
Wm. Stoughton
F. W. Pierce
D. A. Manny
J. H. Coggeshall
J. W. Carnes
H. Munro
J. S
Annexation Debate in Spirit of 1871 Urges Warren Bristol Tie
A Warren printed piece argues to annex northern Bristol to Warren, saying eastward expansion avoids marshy land, fuels growth, and prevents loss of population and wealth. It contends boundaries require extension, warns of stagnation without annexation, and laments citizen apathy toward increased prosperity.
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Warren
Bristol
Fall River
Annexation debate urged despite local doubt and fear
A Brunswick letter argues against forming a new township separate from Bristol and not joining Warren. It cites lack of gain, no public buildings, and Providence County opposition as obstacles, insisting annexation to Warren is the only feasible path and urging united effort to prevail.
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Bristol
Warren
Bristol County
Providence County
Bucklin vs Giesler trial in July court
In the Justices' Court trial on a promissory note Bucklin sues Giesler. Giesler absent, estate attached in third party possession, notice by advertisement ordered, case continued to the first of August, other trials postponed by consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefore B J Munro
Daniel D. Bucklin
Ernest J. Giesler
Eald Court
Bristol Pikenix
Bristol
Behold the Man Columbia's Pride Fresh Words Heard
In Cambridge Massachusetts a crowd welcomed a visitor from Washington. A young man spoken in the gathering proclaimed Behold the man Columbia's pride and boast His head a senate and his aum a host.
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Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Columbia
Senate
Names of Scholarly Students in Public Schools Apr 28 1871
A list of students across grammar, intermediate and primary levels in First through North Primary classes. The document notes which pupils have not been absent, including marks for those with four successive terms or three successive terms, alongside names such as B Burnham H Campbell R Guiteras H Kupfer R Taylor A Williston J Coggeshall M Dimond L Farrington I Hazard M Kenney N Munro E Munro K McCarty L Perry A Rogers J Tilley N Warren J Whittington and many others across Mary Wardwell Rosa Smith Lydia Allen Clinton Andem Frank Bowen and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Burnham
Henry J Campbell
Ramon B. Guiteras
Hermann C Kupfer
Raymond F. Taylor
Amasa C. Williston
Julietta E Coggeshall
Millie Dimond
Lillia R.farrington
Ida M. Hazard
Mary M. Kenney
Nettie G. Munro
Emily M. Munro
Kate A. McCarty
Lilly M. Perry
Annie M. Rogers
Julia F. Tilley
Nettie L. Warren
Jennie Whittington
Mary Wardwell
Rosa Smith
Lydia Allen
Clinton Andem
Frank Bowen
John Pollock
Charles Easterbrooks
Charles Sanford
Charles Wilson
Robert D. Andrews
John Christie
George Lawier
William R. Peck
Ain
Schenck
Tyaq Hundke
New York
Boston
J. H. Schenck, Jr
North Sixth Street
Hiladelphia
Ista
GEO. C, Goodwin & CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Michael's Church
Harper’s Weekly
Brown University
New York Ninth Regiment
Fisk
Braine
Dennis
L.S. A. Toothacker
Abbie B. Coggeshall
Mary E. Mott
Hope S. S. Grego
Edna S. Alten
Daniel E. Ingraham
Wm. A. McCormick
Edward C. Warner
Ernest E Fales
Rosa Scanlan
Oseymore Hart
Emma Snively
Willie Pollock
Ella G. Waldron
Charles Schneider
Minnie Kholtfarber
Maggie Brogan
Katie Callahan
Lizzie Hempelman
Frank Usher
Lilla Pettey
Charlie Cole
Nannie Fitts
Patsey McGoverin
Hattie Pettey
Robert Young
Jennie Alger
Geo. Lindsey
Jennie Pettey
Potter Dimond
Emma Sandford
Lizzie Dimond
Minnie Burgess
Annie Bacheller
Benj. Blye
John O’conner
Fred. Barney
George Pollock
Clarence Morris
Fred. Sevre
Maggie Campbell
Minnie Downer
Nannie M. Mott
Emma Tilley
Alfaretta Whittemore
Jas. B. Adams
Willie A. Watson
John A. Henderson
Eugene Andem
Walter Hazard
Charles C. Coggeshall
Manuel J. Oppen
Annie McCarty
Centre
Alfred Hill
Heber Will
Barney Kupher
Cornelius Brogan
Richard McCartey
Jennie Howard
Mary Hempelman
Carrie Manchester
Annora Brogan
Annie Hoegate
Fannie Trydell
Maggie Callahan
North
John Lanning
Luby Fish
Willie Welch
Annie Maines
J. Herbert Lane
Ellery Dunbar
John Connery
Patsey Karney
James Brown
James McGoverin
Willie Henderson
Willie Canfield
John Welch
Eddy Oppen
John Malone
Sarah McComick
Commissioner Parker
Indian Bureau
Long Branch
Board of Indian Commissioners
Congress
Parker
A. P. Baxter
J. Munro Taylor
Pratt
Johnson
Sheridan
BO Clarke
J. H. Lorenck
M. D
Joseph H. Schenck
H. W. Boynton
Church Street
Bryyayn
Bryan
Lyeow
Delamarre
Garandiere & Dupont
Rue Lombard
Paris
France
Joe Moses
Cortlandt Str
Gladding—Durfee
East Greenwich
Gilbert Robbins
Charles F Gladding
Eliza M J Durfee
Andem
Leon Fuller
Rey James
Emma W Andem
Eppy
Lth
Instant
Florence Willams
William W and
Julia A Eddy
Peckham
Little Compton
Wilbur Peckham
Hayes
Seekonk
Anna
Peter Hayes
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
Durfee
Fall Hiver
Canonicus
Orswell
J C Peterson
Brown
New Bedford
Wells
Portsmouth
Ellen Barnes
Wilcox
Port Johnson
Consto
Spooner & Son
Zalman Washburn
Thresher
Taunton
Anemone
Card
Star Fashion
Young
Elizabethport
William II Morse
Dyer
B. Durfee
Mary
Perry
Nantucket
Addie
Wixon
Orewell
General
J. A. Gladding
H. Dewitt Smith
H. Evdy
DR Pierce
Pus
Otis Munro
State of Rhode Island
D. A. Pierce
Tis Munro
State
Thames Streets
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