Cambridge to celebrate two hundredth birthday date
Cambridge, Massachusetts marks its 200th birthday on December 28. Lyon, Massachusetts company plans a steam heating experiment for the city. Fall River City Council allocates 2500 dollars for the Fourth of July celebration. Amos Barstow resigns from Indian Commissioners board. The Empress of Russia dies in sleep with family unaware. Dr. Flint sells yacht Junista for 13500 to Commodore J Elliott. Old Colony steamer after Newport to New York collision with unknown schooner near Race Rock Light. General Assembly meets at Newport elects A. E. Burnside U S Senator for term starting March 4, 1881. Burnside’s re-election praised by Republicans and Bristolians. Senate votes Burnside 25 Browne 9 Van Zandt 2. House votes Burnside 54 Browne 9 Van Zandt 2 Diman 1 Sheffield 1.
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Old Colony
Fall River
Newport
New York
Race Rock Light
New London
van Zandt
Prof. J. Lewis Diman
William P. Sheffield
Garfield and Arthur Nominated for President and Vice President
The Republican National Convention after six days and thirty six ballots nominated General James A. Garfield of Ohio for President with 399 votes to 356 for rivals. The choice was made unanimous amid enthusiasm. Chester A. Arthur of New York was chosen as Vice President. Flags and banners will bear Garfield and Arthur for the November election.
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James A. Garfield
Ohio
Chester A. Arthur
New York
Garfield
Arthur
How are Snow our Superiority
An 1880 Louisville editorial mocks racial prejudice shown by railroad officials toward the Jubilee Singers from their European honors. It contrasts Europe’s reception with Louisville’s first class only car rule, recalls the Nashville centennial invitation, and condemns the insult to Black performers. The piece rails against hypocrisy in a period voice.
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Louisville
Europe
Prussia
Great Britain
Germany
England
Saxony
Netherlands
Jubilee Singers
Library Hall
Londin
Nashville
Racial tensions and class bias at rail travel
The audience cheered as a discussion criticized railway officials for preventing Black passengers from paying for first class rides. The column suggests if Black travelers served as nurses or porters and paid themselves, officials might remove the obstacle to first class travel.
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Nashville
International Exhibition in United States 1883 Assured
For two years agitation in New York and nationwide support have culminated in an assured 1883 International Exhibition in the United States. A special Congress act authorizes the project and states appoint commissioners, with Governors naming delegates to aid progress toward a monumental, historically unlikely event.
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New York
United States International Exhibition Commission
Congress
Bristol Corner Band Plans Outdoor Summer Concert Series
The Bristol Corner Band intends to host a series of outdoor concerts during the summer with one performance each week. Community members can expect weekly shows across local parks and public spaces, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces.
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Bristol Corner
Eaton’s All the Rage Farce At Providence Opera House
Eaton presents the farcical comedy All the Rage at the Providence Opera House this Saturday with both matinee and evening showtimes. The lighthearted piece promises plenty of laughter for attendees.
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Eaton
Providence Opera House
Naval Inspectors Test Engines at Herveshoff Establishment
United States Naval Inspectors have been in town for days testing engines and boilers at the Herveshoff Manufacturing Co boat building plant. Experiments with compound condensing engines and comparisons with other engines were conducted, along with tests in other matters relating to steam vessels.
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Ee United States Naval
Herveshoff Manufacturing Co
Town Council Court Pro Bates Meets in Monthly Session
The regular monthly Town Council and Court of Probate convened with full board present. Petitions for estate sales by Greene and Ferris were granted or continued. Imogene Fales named guardian of minor Ethel Fales. John Pitman appointed administrator of William Vincent estate. inventories and accounts examined, allowed, or continued. crosswalk across Hops proposed in Council.
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Councimann Court
Pro- Bate
Nathaniel 8. Greene
Patrick O’mara
Imogene O. Fales
Ethel Fales
Bond
Charles G. Crocker
Joseph M. Fortun
Peter Gladding
William R. Tayior
Samuel P. Colt
Benjamin P. Smith
T. Briggs Smith
Edward S. Babbitt
Sarah B. Greene
Samuel M. Lindsey
William Ferris
Eliza Ferris
John Collins
John Howland Pitman
William Vincent
Suretiss
Orin Wilson
Charles H. Whedon
J. Howard Manchester
Frederic
Peabody
Harriet B
Norris
Joseph W. Greene
William W. Greene
H. Ingalls
A. G. Ingalls
John L. DeWolf
Mary
Richmond
Allen T. Usher
Mary L Usher
Annis A. Jewett
George W. Jewett
Seth Paull
Augustus St. Paull
William
Henry ‘R. Manchester
Thames Street
Florentine Schneider
State Street
William B. Read
Bradford Street
Walter S. Dixon
Hopestreet
Eabeabete Toys
Toeseigasts Tees
Court of Probate
Bristol
John H. Pitman
Bristol Pugnix
Gleanings from Bristol Town Encroachment Records 1704
Bristol town records from 1704 report an official committee measuring encroachments on High Street and surrounding streets. It lists numerous lot boundaries and fence lines affecting property owners such as Paine Fry Jones Osbornes Littles and Blagroves along High Street and Hope Street. Also included is a biographical memoir of early Bristol settler William Throop and his descendants.
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Bristol
Nathaniel Paine
John Frys
High Street
Mr. Jacobs
Ministry
N. E
Kings Street
Church Street
Hope Street
Masters
Hoars
Col. Church
Goodman Lewis
Joseph Smith
Mr. Newton
Thames Street
Pampillions
Windmill Street
Walley Street
Mr. Wilkins
Browns N. E
Wood Street
Queen Street
Capt. Davis
Gorams Street
John Lindsey
Queens Street
N. W
N. B
Mr. Newtons
Jacob
Said Street
Walkers
William Throop
Plymouth
William
Dan
John
Thomas
Lebanon
Connecticut
New York
Congregational Church
John Throop
Amos Throop
Providence
Thomas Throop
Billings
Samuel
Jane
Europe
George
Savanna
Georgia
Benjamin
Rhode Island
Billings Throop
Samuel Throop
Lanny Hoym
J. P. Lane
Mechanics Savings Bank
R. I
Deposit Union Savings Banks
People’s Savings Bank
Mary A. Watson
Oo. C. Barnews
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The
Bristol Phenix
Cambridge
Mass
Lyon, Mass
Amos
Barstow
Board of Indian Commissioners
Russia
Dr. Flint
Quaker Bitters Fame
J. ©. Elliott
Brooklyn
New Yong
United States
Caledonia
Gibraltar
Discolius
Sisters of St. Joseph
Rome
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Sisters of
America
Republic
Uncle Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
Philadelphia
London
E. F. Clarke
Warren
M. E
State Street M. E
George P
the Ladies of the State Street M. E. Church
Gen.Sarfield
Gen. Burnside
Bay View Avenue
Mount Jane
Oliver Street
School
John H. Hazard
Daniel Tanner
Mr. Johnson
Trinity Church
D. K. Phillips
F. G. Bourn
Marine Railway
Printing &c
Goff and
Lindrey
Children’s Home
C. L. Bosworth
Charlotte, D'Wolf
A. R. Trotter
C. D'W Brownell
A. B. Manchester
W. Bell
James Hoar
Dr. Drury
H. Baylies
Aaron Easterbrooks
E. W. Brunsen
T. Colt
W. T. C. Wardwell
Miss Shepard
F. L.B. D'Wolf
E. W. Brunson
Charles Norris
North
Ambrose Waldroft
James Harr
George ‘Tilley
Bue
Messrs
J. H. Young & Co
Hope and
Bradford Streets
J. Briggs
F. N. Seabury
Union Street
F. Wheaton Seabury
R. L
Doxsixs
Ally
Posten Globe
Voltaic Melt Co
Marshall, Mich
Westminster Street
Geo. A. Pike
Erman Ganfield
Drury
Eys. Side
Byfield
Constitution
At. H. Shipman
Hops
High Streets
WM. H. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bliss—Shaw
W. V. Morrison
Charles H. Bliss
Rebecca Y.shaw
Pawtucket
Nathan Sears
Wilkins
Tiverton
William Wilkins
Davis
Somerset
George Edward
Sylvester Davis
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
R. Borden
Mason
B. Durfee
Gannon
Schr
Teazer
Darling
Portsmouth
HE. Stanley
Heal
New Bedford
D. K. Philips
Bourn
Portland
Durfee
Desday
R. Durfee
R. Hood
Stakes
Bullock’s Point
Borden
Eastern Light
Kelley
Callas
Wm. R. Taylor
Bank of Bristol
Elisha M. Wardwell
Henry Gofe
Taylor
Bristol, R. J
Brisa) County Savings Bank
William H. Spooner
Henty Goff
Augustus O. Bourn
John G. Watson
Stephen T. Church
John Rf. Munro
George H. Farrington
Thomas G. Holmes
J. B. Pearce
I. F. Williams
Theodore P. Rogert
Skinner, Jr
Canvss Cot
Jin Wide
Express
Providence Furniture Company
Great House Furnishers
Broad ST
Mathewson
Florence
Ode Islan
Broad Street
New England
Road Street
Providence, Ir. x
Franklin
CHR
Lavenia Bell
W. H. Spooner
Martin Beanett
Brigton
Funey
Arles Paull
Jes W. I. Spooner
Carner
Henry Tiuele
Society
John F. Tobey
Benefit St
Walter Manton
George Et
Charles E. Bujley
Arth Providenge
Williams
E. Philip Mason
Charles Fiota
A. Ir
G. Lyman Dwight
J. C. Pegram
F. M. Sackett
F. A. King
E. Blodgett
W. B. Wightman
Howard Richmond
Philip Allen
F. W. Carpenter
Oliver Wiggin
Henry Waterman
EB. Francis
A. Smith
Mise Brown
Dora Burges
Rescocree Ie
Herron
Parnell T. Russell
Bristo
Louis A. Felix
Boston
W. S. Spooner
William Paull
Seth
A. K. Paull
Presa
T. Baheh
Mary J. Usher
Bristol Pheenix
Jane Ty
Mary O. Richmond
John L. O’wolf
Robate Court
Annie M. Jewett
Briston
Amanda G.ingalls
C.H. Ingalls
Amanda G. Ingalls
Sai
Bristal
Ordererk
Gaid
Bristol Phanix
Jel W. H. Spooner
Liebicco
COCA
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