Notable Memorial Day Observance In Bristol Streamed By Remembrance
A lengthy Bristol Memorial Day procession and ceremonies honor thirty six local Civil War heroes. Rev. I S Jones and N T Sanders spoke at Juniper Hill Cemetery, with floral tributes for Rabbitt Post G A R and the fallen. The event highlighted sacrifice, unity, and lasting memory of those who served.
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Bristol Cornet Band
Bristol
Artllery
Burgess
Bristol Light , Infantry
Quirk
Warren Artillery
Childs
Habbitt Post
King Philip Fire Co
Darling
J. J. Peck
N. T. Sanders
C. P. Osborne
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Major Babbitt
I. S. Jones
Rabbitt
G.e A. R
Charles H. O'Wolf
Fire Department
G. L. Locke
XN. T. Sanders
Cobb
Warren
Cole
Keasing
Fair Green Isle
Newman
Luther
Yorktown
Babbitt
Fredericksburg
Reveille
Maxfield
Millers
Franklin
Peckham
Pierce
Bennett
Hoar
Bullock
Lawton
Tillinghast
Balou
Willis
DeWolf
Goff
Toye
Gladdings
Liscomb
Gorhams
Colling
Rose
Kinder
Real estate transfers listed in Bar Estat transactions
The estate of George Wil ding and Elizabeth B Wirslow sold to William B White a dwelling and lot on the Main road for 2100. Sidney DeWolf to John R Gardner a 56 acre tract on Ferry road for 8500. William Munro to Lydia H L Bedell a Fort Hill dwelling for 4300. Greene and others and guardians to Charles H S Doringh a Back road east side tract on Mount Hope Bay. Greene to Joseph W Greene undivided one seventh part for 500. Peck to Samuel Martin two East Main road lots about four acres for 210. Waldron to William McCaughey three lots drift-way West Main road for 361. Waldron to Richard R Magee four lots via drift-way for 322. Waldron to Hezekiah J Pitman two lots via drift-way for 135. Snively to Robert Rogers a dwelling and lot on Pappasquash road for 975. Bonrn to James Lowry Bear street lots for 350. Pearse to Lydia M Pearse Pearse street lot for 240. Davis to Edwin Middleton Wood street lot for 300. Davis to Jonathan Adcock Wood street lot for 400. Mary T Smith to Philip B Bourn one third of Oliver street lot for 525. Luther A Martin and Sarah S Martin to William F Paull dwelling on Franklin street for 2600. Bourn to James H Hoar Catharine street lot for 825. Darling to Nehemiah Cole Cooke street lot for 365. Usher to Rudolph and Henrietta Dornheim Wilsons lane lot for 175. Pearse to Charles F Paine Pearse street dwelling for 1625. Usher to Luther Brown Wilsons lane lot for 825.
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Mar
George Wilding
Fais Wilow
Elizabeth B. Wirslow
William B. White
Teddine
Warren
Crane
Kure
Sidney DeWolf
John R. Gardner
Ferry Road
Mount Hope Bar
Wiliam Munro
Lydia “Hl. Bederl
Fort Hill
Benjamin M. Greene
William H. Simons
Guardian
Ellery W. Greene
Charles H
Doringh
Mount, Hope Bay
Joseph W. Greene
Henry Peck
Samuel Martin
David A. Waldron
Wiliam McCaughey
Richard R. Magee
Onithie
Hezekiah J. Pitman
William Snively
Robert Rogers
Pappasquash Road
Francis Bonrn
James Lowry
Bear Street
High
Wood Streets
Richard 8
Pearse
Lydia M. Pearse
Pearse Street
Church
Constitution Streets
Charles H. Davis
Edwin Middleton
Wood Street
Burton
Union Streets
Jonathan Adcock
Burton Street
Mary T. Smith
Philip B. Bourn
Oliver Street
Hope
High Streets
Luther A. Martin
Sarah S. Martin
William F. Paull
Franklin Street
Hope and
Francis Bourn
James H. Hoar
Catharine Street
Charles S. Darling
The Pioneering Farmer and the Nation’s Growth
A 1869 essay extols farming progress from plow to mind, praising education of cultivators, New England influence, and social elevation of tillers. It lauds agricultural science, machinery, and landscape improvements, and lauds Coliseum efforts and a nationwide festival as a symbol of unity and progress.
Industrial Matters in Texas Report Promises Strong Crop Year
The Houston Express May 20 notes favorable social and industrial conduct across Texas. Labor hum and bustle are widespread in woods, fields, and shops as people earn bread by the sweat of their brow. Farmers face hindered rains but persevere, with expectations of a record grain crop statewide.
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Texas
Houston Express
Washburne Meets French Emperor In France Visit
On May 27 the Hon. E. B. Washburne United States Minister was received by the Emperor of France and spoke of cordial friendship between the United States and France. Napoleon replied that he was pleased with the assurances and hoped the friendship would endure long.
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France
United States
E. B. Washburne
Napoleon
Death by Starvation in Philadelphia Woman of Charity
A Philadelphia woman of estimable character and benevolence died recently in the city from voluntary starvation. After losing her husband about ten years ago she fell into melancholy and partial insanity, afflicted by religious delusions. For three weeks she refused all food and died from progressive exhaustion.
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Philadelphia
Family of Three Young Parents and Newborn in New York
The New York Sun reports a Waverly Place family of three with a combined age of 29 years. The father is described as a fifteen year old schoolboy and the mother as a fourteen year old schoolgirl. The newborn is twelve days old and the family also holds a handsome fortune.
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New York Sun
Waverly Place
Structure of the Cuban Republic as outlined in the constitution
The constitution divides the island into four States and vests executive power in a President who is responsible to a House of Representatives elected by citizens over twenty. Representatives elect the President and the Army General. The President has four Secretaries of State to aid in duties.
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House of Representatives
Ange
None so little enjoy life as those with nothing to do
A reflection on how active labor enriches life and makes recreation meaningful. The text argues exertion better reveals happiness, noting that idle people fail to appreciate leisure and that regular pursuit of a laudable purpose sustains energy and vitality. Those who retire after long active years may find leisure burdensome.
Indians Try to Lasso Locomotive Near Independence
A Sacramento paper reports a humorous incident where a new Indian tribe near Independence along the Central Pacific attempted to lariat a locomotive. The engine struck the rope just before the headlight, causing the would be captors to tumble in a display likened to a first class circus act.
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Independence
Central Pacific
Éngloe
Sugar from field pumpkins in Hungary factories since 1837
In Hungary several large factories have operated since 1837 producing sugar from field pumpkins. Yield reaches about 80 percent saccharine syrup and 4 percent sugar, using the same process as beet sugar production.
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Hungary
Jubilee country chorus rehearsals bring neighbor towns together
General rehearsals of country chorus societies preparing for the Jubilee unite neighboring towns for a grand sing. These seasons give great enjoyment and the various organizations compete to extend hospitality to their brethren.
Fierce Prisoner Breaks Free and Hangs Executioner
In Bucharest a prisoner described as of Herculean strength broke his restraints and overpowered the executioner. He was executed for murder after bursting his bonds and seizing the official at the victim's office.
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Bucharest
Drain outlet too high frustrates Horace Geeerry effort
Horace Geeerry notes that much time and money spent on a drain project is wasted when the outlet is set higher than the other section. The remark highlights drainage installation challenges and the need for proper elevation alignment.
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Horace Geeerry
Supreme Court Ends Case In Bristol Probate Appeal
The Supreme Court with Judge Potter presiding met in town to hear the appeal Raymond J. Perry and wife versus Bristol Court of Probate. A Venice jury of twenty was present but the trial was waived after lengthy discussions, and the court reversed the probate decree. Adjournments followed as the term closed. A second item notes Mr. F A Geisler of the town inventing a revolving Christmas tree with a wind wheel powered by candle heat, patent dated May 25 1869.
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Supreme Court
Potter
Raymond J. Perry
Bristol
Court of Probate
F. A. Geisler
Infanticidal found near Windmill Point harbor
The body of a newborn male child was found on Windmill Point shore at the harbor head. Discovered by local boys while fishing, the infant lay wrapped in an old bed-quilt, a bag nearby, and had drifted about seven days. Coroner Munro was notified, deemed an inquest unnecessary, and the body was interred.
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Windmill Point
Munro
Four Thousand Barrels Seined In Harbor Fish Haul
Upwards of four thousand barrels of menhaden were seized in our harbor last Tuesday by four companies from Portsmouth and the Connecticut river area. Most of the catch went to Prudence and Portsmouth oil manufacturers, with the remainder sold to mackerel fishermen for bait. The haul represents the largest catch in years, selling at fifty cents per barrel for a strong profit.
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Portsmouth
Connecticut River
Prudence
St Michael's Church to Hold Sunday Divine Service
Ea St Michael's Church will be open for Divine service and a sermon on Sunday evening at half past seven o'clock. The public are invited.
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Ea” St. Michael's Church
Town Council and Probate Court Meet Monday at Two
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon next at two o'clock. Ter St. Marys Church on Wood street is being moved south and east and enlarged to more than twice its capacity with an east end addition and wings on the north and south sides. Workmen are busy with the enlargement and improvements.
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Brooklyn, N. Y
East Greenwich
Shanghai
John Chinaman
West Brookfield
Mass
Bureaars
Dro Trivuriei
First Baptist Church
Artford
Will H. Anderson
Louisville Ky
Boston Post
Ter St. Mary's
Wood Street
Grace Greenwood
Alfred L. Sevell &Co
Chicago
Grace'Greenhood
Warren man dies amid foul play fears after inquest
A man named McDermott died suddenly in Warren on Sunday under circumstances prompting foul play concerns. A coroner's inquest and post mortem found death due to heart disease, while a mud hole on High street south of Church is noted as needing attention.
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McDermott
Warren
High Street
Church
Attractive Good Templar Exhibitions Held in Town Hall
Attractive exhibitions were presented in Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings under Realtura Lodge auspices. The displays drew fair, appreciative audiences each night. Space limits prevent a fuller notice this week.
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Tar Attractive
Good Templar
Town Hall
Realtura Lodge
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