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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1879

Page

2

The Bristol Pheniz reflection on politics and weather

A scattered column from a 19th century paper reviews Congress, Boston, and iron markets, remarks on Lord Beaconsfield, New England’s weather, and humorists. It notes Stoughton on Nihilism, the Boston Post Office, seminary ministers, and Harper Brothers library. It mentions Congress extra session, iron supply, Newport summer life, and Texas lawlessness with New York letters. It closes with a New York update on aldermen, the Duke of Argyle, Woodruff expeditions, Decoration Day parades, and crime reports.

Ouor Our New York New Years American Eagle Gilbert Brooklyn Court of Appeals Duke Argyle Canada Marquis of Lorne England India Scythia Woodruff James O. Woodruff Tle Arthur B Proal Sun Blank Blank’s Soap Works Lawrence Barrett San Francisco Smith Lawrence America Madison Square Manhattan Bank Rapix

Town Council Adjourned Meeting Next Monday Evening

Notices dated in old style announce a adjourned meeting of the Town Council for next Monday evening. Also a forecast speaks of a bright summer with abundant blossoms and many visitors this season.

YMCA Meeting Schedule for Young Men This Weekend

YMCA meetings set for Saturday evening at 8 in the rooms for young men and Sunday at 10 am at the Asylum plus 5 pm in the rooms. Fields and gardens welcome recent showers. crops show vigorous life from copious rains.

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Conference closes with strong attendance in Rhode Island

The Conference of the Advent Churches of Rhode Island and East Connecticut met at Advent Chapel and closed Friday evening with Elder A. A. Phelps of Philadelphia delivering the closing discourse. A large crowd attended and showed keen interest throughout the session.

Conference of the Advent Churches Rhode Island East Connecticut Advent A. A. Phelps Philadelphia

Muster of Company C Rhode Island Militia at Wood Street Armory

Company C of the Rhode Island Militia was mustered in at the Wood street Armory last Monday evening. Forty men were examined and all received. Major Arnold and Surgeon King served as muster in and inspecting officers. Thomas H. Brown was elected Captain with Gerald F. Bunnell as First Lieutenant and Thomas Dwyer as Second Lieutenant.

Bristol Light Infantry Wood Street Arnold King Thomas H. Brown Gerald F. Bunnell Thomas Dwyer

Miss Kate Fitzgerald Arrested On Assault With Intent To Kill

Sg Miss Kate Fitzgerald faced Trial Justice Cooke in Warren after an attempted shooting of Mr J B Pearce last Saturday. She was bound over to the September Supreme Court term for trial and jailed in default of $8000 bail. Reverend Howard M Jones resigned from the First Baptist Church here and accepted a pastorate at Shelburne Falls to begin next month.

Kate Fitzgerald J. B. Pearce Justice Cooke Warren Supreme Court Howard M. Jones First Baptist Church 8. K. Dexter Mr. Jones Baptist Church Shelburne Falls

Steamer Kittatinny First To Navigate Upper Delaware

The Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. built a sixty by six foot side wheel steamer called the Kittatinny for use on the upper Delaware river. The New York Herald notes the feat of steam navigation from the ocean to Water Gap on May 5. The vessel arrived at Water Gap on May 5 and is the first to ascend that far. The Mountain Echo praises the pioneer voyage and promises a detailed description of the ship, crew, trip, and receptions in upcoming issues.

Herreshoff Manufacturing Co Delaware Water Gap Mountain Echo Delaware Water Gap Monros County Penn Upper Heho

Christian Associations work grows across regions and rails

A detailed review of the Christian Associations Executive Committee reports vast growth across the West South and railroad work. It notes 739 associations 1.9 million dollars in building value 128 weekly Bible classes and 302 other weekly meetings. It cites new work among German colored and college groups and plans for 1879 outreach.

Bristol Phenix Briston Baltimore Providence Geo. H. Slade Elmwood Weidensall Indiana Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota U.S. Army Fort Snelling West T. K. Cree South Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Kentucky Savannah Atlanta Selma Als Montgomery Marion Mobile New Orleans Nashville Louisville Vicksburg Richmond E. D. Ingersoll Martinsburg Parkersburg General Devereux Boston Cleveland Pittsburg B. R BR. BR L. D. Wishard Princeton College F. von Schillembach Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Germany H. E. Brown Ala Home Office Executive Committee North-west Buffalo New York QO. C. Barrows

The Busy Boy’s Rise to Power Through Saving

A compact verse chronicles a diligent boy who saves his cents and gains strength. He aims to end the crew’s snore with a mighty cannon’s roar and invites music to swell as the tale unfolds. The piece frames thrift as a path to achievement and artistry.

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The Bristol Pheniz Congress Old South Preservation Enterprise Lord Beaconsfield Mexico New England Stoughton Russia Boston Post Office George John James Harper Brothers Franklin Square SGP Hayes Bart Newport Washington Mrs. Jones Mrs. Smith Alaska Texas O. F. Final Association W. T. C. Wardwell State Street Heard Bay View Avenue Benjamin F. Tilley U. S.N Europe U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Ska Goff United States Street Lighting Co Tha Ata Frederic A. Warner Bennett J. Munro Rocers Joan France Mary B Osego FE. P. Dutton & Co Baluantinee Henry Persia J. H. Seelye Amherst College Lee and Shepard McSnerry Richard D. Appleton & Co Woollszy Theo Chas. Scribner's Sons Shakespeare Charles St. Paul Athens St. Stephen's Church Westbourne Park Canon Farrar D. D Chas Scribner’s Sons Howand Gen'l. Donald Lee & Shepard Strocgton Frank Rudder Grange Scribner's Sons Adams Sarah B. Amy D. Lothrop & Co Mac Donaup Paul Faber J. B. Lippincott & Co Sir Gibbie J.B. Lippincott & Co Roberts Brothers Jonas Far North Ole Bull C. Griggs & Co C. K. Paul & Co London Moore Annie Nichols Aura Harry Nelly Leonard Waldo Harvard College Observatory OD. Lothrop & Co Arnsto Mrs S. R Cizment Clara E Horton Laurence Crown Houghton, Osgood & Co Mortzx John Lothrop Oliver Wendell Holmes Hanpy, T Leisure Hour Henry Holt & Co Connecticut Training School For Nurses State Hospital New Haven Porter and Woolsey Yale College Children’s Home Josiah Warren C. M. Hill Whittenton Robert Rogers Charlotte DeWolf Charles DeWolf Brownell Tugky Hamlin City Missionary Taunton Mass Deacon Burr Chew Jackson Samuel P. Colt Bristol Westminster Street A. Pike Hope and Bradford Streets WM. Shaw Bowen Dorrance R. I T. J. Shipman Hope Street Bradford Street G P. Barnes G. W. Easter-brooke WM. H. Richards Homeopathiat Odd Fellows Building Ane Ingsley A G. C. Good Why & CO Byron K. Fish Mary G. Fisher Fales New York City St. Ann’s Church 18Th Street Gallaudet Joseph M. Fortun Remedios Cuba Helen L. Fales Alderson William Alderson Hines Thomas Hines Chace Swanzey Kelsey Chace Joseph F. Chace Calden Fall River Jeremiah Calden Waystow South Dartmouth Masa John Winslow Pawtucket Broad Street Mathewson Brussels Providence Furniture Company Isrand Street Mathewson Street Providence, It. E Bristol County Savings Bank Corporation WM. H. Spooner A.O. Bourn Henry Goff J. G. Watson S. T. Church Geo H. Farrington Sam’ P. Colt Geo. H. Pearce J. B. Munro Thos G. Holmes T. P. Bogert J .F. Williams F. A. Easterbrooks P. Skinner, Jr Tite Town Council Wmr Taylor Charles Hosmer Cabral Market Hope and Wardwell Streets Rogers Free Library Ice OS. C. Churc Odd. Fellows Beneficial Association Rothers Aaron H. Ean Stephen Smith Hye Assen Chase J. Baird Bedford St CG Creal Rooms Arnold’s Ice Cream Rooms N. Spooner Rogers Brothers Joshua Gray Disa Dapliah and Clana Set Brown University Wilfred H. Munro A. M Salisiatis Union Street Capt. Devol Union High Streets J.B. Bullock Florina B. Cook A. I. Eewards Minnie Jones Annie Manchester John Sheppard Selena Wilson Jel Jo B. Pearce Phoenix Marine Journal Port of Borden R. Borden Mason Delevan Peck Carr Nayatte Schr Américan Eagle Rose Bullock’s Pint W. F. Mitchell Conklin Prudence Schr Schr Whale
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