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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1877

Page

2

Harper Brothers patriarch passes away as literary house closes era

The last member of the Harper Brothers, a pillar of American literature, has died. The firm, once led by four brothers James Joseph John and Fletcher, shaped Harper's major magazines and catalogs. Fletcher helped expand the firm’s ventures and the family Church life is noted at St. Paul’s under Pastor Tiffany. The era of their honorable enterprise ends as Rev Joseph Cook’s lectures are set to be issued in two volumes this fall.

Harper Brothers Harpers Fletcher Harper Harper Methodist Church St. Paul’s O. H. Tiffany James Joseph John Joseph Cook Russia Turkey Europe Amphion Art Club Jacob Babbitt Cicero Herreshafts Bristol Providence Department of the Business N. G. Herreshoff Westmonster Review Leonard Scott Publishing Co Barclay Street New York France Charlies Kingsley Africa Lord Macaulay Charles Kingsley Macaulay

Governor Robinson and Thiers Stir French Politics

Governor Robinson of New York aligns with Tammany politics while M. Thiers reemerges in French political life and is deemed worthy of exaltation.

Robinson New York Tammany M. Thiers

Silent Hayes Faces Critics Amid Harper Brothers Wealth

The piece notes Sir President Hayes endures harsh criticism while silent. It compares critics to corn on a hot griddle and mentions Harper Brothers valued between 2 and 8 million dollars with annual periodical profits around 400 thousand dollars.

President Hayes

Why Dogcarts Carry Men Despite Their Name

The writer questions why carts called dogcarts carry people and humorously notes men in them resemble dogs, wondering if naming conventions ignore the riders’ appearance.

Bismarck’s Influence Extends Beyond His Empire

The article notes Bismarck’s extensive influence beyond his domain. It states that the eyes of nations focus on him and heed his words. It argues he may shape the fate of the Old World more than any other single figure.

Bismarck

Newport inaugurates on its own hook at last

Governor Vin Zandt gave Newport a touch of palpitations as the fashionable watering place held its inaugural event on its own hook. Newport hasn’t enjoyed such a ceremony since 1854, a rare moment for the resort.

New York Graphic Vin Zandt Newport

Moody to Return to Boston in Autumn for Second Visit

It is expected that Mr. Moody will return to Boston in the autumn. His first visit benefited thousands who waited on his ministry, and it is hoped that his good influence will be repeated and extended by a second visit.

Mr. Moody Boston O’brien United

The Sun Draws People to Distant Shores

The Sun drives people from home to seek new scenes as its fervid rays attract them to sea and mountains. He warms the farmhouse for arrivals and prepares sandy shores for their feet, promising soon they will be there.

Speculation in Flour Declines Amid Economic Strain

The article notes a shift in market sentiment as flour speculation fails to pay off. It observes rising oppression of the poor during this period of difficult trade and deteriorating traffic, signaling a broader economic downturn impacting everyday life.

Decoration Day tribute from Gen Pryor calls for national unity

Gen Pryor of the late Confederate army expressed noble sentiments on Decoration day. He hailed signs of union between the North and South and urged enemies in war to live in closer fellowship. He said the current era shows no good reason for wide sectional separation.

S. Gen. Pryor

Reputation and wits in commerce and politics

The piece discusses the merchant and manufacturer solving rare problems to profit, notes reputation guides public perception of Senator Blaine and Secretary Robeson, and argues that fame affects happiness and how others view leaders and schemes. It reflects on how reputation drives attention and personal satisfaction.

Storm Rips Mount Carmel City, HL. Sixteen Dead

A severe storm hit Mount Carmel HL last Monday afternoon, destroying numerous buildings. Sixteen people were killed and many more remain missing as rescue and recovery operations continue.

Mount Carmel

Ship City of San Francisco wreck yields 0 fatalities

The late wreck on the passage to San Francisco of the steamship City of San Francisco endangered all aboard yet none of the 287 souls were lost. The officers and crew earned high praise for their unselfish and skillful conduct in the crisis.

San Francisco

New York Decoration Day Observances and Harpers Funeral

From Our Own Correspondent New York Letter describes Decoration Day weather crowds and floral displays at Greenwood Calvary Woodlawn and Trinity Churchyard. It notes the Harper brothers farewell sale of Oakey Hall’s office and library and outlines Harper Bros management continuity.

New York Brooklyn Greenwood Calvary Woodlawn Trinity Church Yard Broadway Trinity Churchyard Charlotte Temple Alexander Hamilton Fletcher Harper Harper Bros Oakey Hall

Dog Licenses and Unlicensed Dogs in Town

Report by dog constable E. O. Nichols to the Town Council shows 394 dogs registered while 240 licenses issued, leaving 154 unlicensed canines on the streets. Treasury receipts from licenses total $801.

E. 0. Nichols

Steamer Schedules Provide Providence Fall River Linkage

Daily steamer Bradford Durfee will depart Providence at 9 a m and return from Fall River at 11 p m with stops at Bristol Ferry. Richard Borden maintains the route leaving Fall River at 8 a m and Providence at 3 p m with fares between Providence and Bristol set at 25 cents. Town committee forms for July 4 celebration with N O Bedell as chair and Col J B Burgess secretary. Lectures in 1845 46 featured high profile names with reduced prices. tickets sold for one dollar and fifty cents.

Bradford Durfee Providence Fall River Bristol Ferry Richard Borden Bristol N. O. Bedell Col. J. B. Burgess Messrs Leb. Bradford G. F. Stanton E. Anthony, Jr W. T. C. Wardwell E. W. Brunson A. O. Bourn Prof Caswell Henry Giles Elihu Burritt A. H. Vinton Horace Mann Caleb Cushing Samuel Osgood Charles Sumner John C. Parks Wilkins Updike John O. Choules Richard Boren

Captain Horton dies at Barrington Centre at age 52

Notices recount Captain Leonard W. Horton born in Rehobeth Massachusetts and long resident of this town who died Sunday at Barrington Centre. He sailed California trade, later ran grain and grocery business and served as depot master and post mas ter. Funeral at 5 Street M E Church conducted by Rev E Edson and burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery.

Leonard W. Horton Barrington Centre Captain Horton Rehobeth Mass California Boston New York Barrington St. Alban’s Lodge of Masons M. E

Hunt's Remedy Promises Kidney Disease Cure

Advertisement proclaims Hunt's Remedy as a purely vegetable cure for dropsy and all kidney bladder and urinary diseases. It claims daily physician usage and urges immediate trial without delay.

Hornpreps Hunt

Town and Court of Probate Hear Monthly Actions

The Town Council and Court of Probate met last Monday afternoon. Actions included appointment of administrators for two estates with bonds and appraisers, guardianship bonds, and inventories for Lydia S French John Turner and Allen Bullock. Maintenance allowance granted Gertrude Turner. Usher estate report confirmed. final account continued for Briggs Smith. Public works and fire department accounts approved. new street light petitions noted. The Westmster Review April issue republished with contents listed.

Court of Propare Seth W. Thayer Samuel F. Mitler Bond N. C. Bedell Daniel W. Mason Loring Coggeshall Everett I. Coggeshall Samuel Smith William R. Taylor de Bonisnon Thomas Lindsey Sarah L. Wardwell Sophia L. Wardwell George H. Reynolds William Smith Peter Gladding Moses B. Wood Henry S. Wood William Manchester Crawford H. Wood Elizabeth Diman Sarah 8 Henry Goff James M. Gifford Lydia French John Turner Allen Bullock Gertrude Turner Allen T. Usher Benjamin P. Smith T. Briggs Smith Stephen Peck Edward Sherman James F. Stoughton

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