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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1879
Page
2
A collage of opinions and anecdotes on wealth, politics, travel, and society. Observations temper humor with references to General Grant, Prince Napoleon, the Duke of Argyll, General Toombs, and Harper's Magazine. The piece muses on education, culture, and foreign affairs alongside light social commentary.
Last week's Massachusetts tornado caused loss of life and widespread damage. Boston harbor hosted wreckage as wind and hail devastated trees, crops, and homes, with broken glass, damaged churches, and thousands of dollars required for repairs. Community resilience is expected to restore normal life in years ahead.
The report notes that Niagara Falls will be illuminated with electric light. It mentions the Pho sphorescent calcium sulfide used in photography producing a barely visible image in daylight but clear in darkness. The Neptune Club of Norwalk Conn plans its 14th annual cruise on Monday the 28th at 4 pm visiting Nantucket Block Island Edgartown and other eastern ports with about forty members. Commodore C H Tompkins of New York City, who has led the club for twelve years, will accompany the voyage.
Two former Bristol residents describe a Colorado valley at 6000 feet near Rosita and Silver Cliff, detailing farming, stock raising, a nearby mining economy, growing towns, schooling, taxes, health benefits of the air, and plans for a future sanitarium as they urge readers to consider moving West.
A terse line notes that despite all the year’s storms the pair crop endures. The statement emphasizes resilience of the crop against adverse weather without naming places or dates. It reflects a period tone of stoic agricultural perseverance.
Miss Nellie Manchester impressed rehearsal crowds at the Town Hall singing Josephine in Pinafore. Vestry keeps Sunday services at St Michael s Church beginning seven thirty with free seating. The State Street M E Church excursion to Prudence Island and Ocean Cottage drew a large crowd and good music from the Bristol Cornet Band. Probate Court appointed Anna M Jewett administratrix of Captain George W Jewett s estate with bond 20000. Notices granted for administrators on Henry Codman and Mary A Doty estates. Charity opera fundraising to aid Home for Destitute Children promises two top class performances by August 7 and 8 with a nine member orchestra. Crosswalk petitions granted on High Constitution streets and Hope State streets. Town budget 5000 for current expenses authorized. Water supply proposal by W J Miller referred to upcoming special town meeting.
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