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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1883

Page

2

Mauran Family Returns Home After Absence

Gen. E. C. Mauran and his family have their home again after being away for three weeks. Nearby Concord, New Hampshire farmers report a surge of canker worms in the area, alarming growers and residents. General John A. Logan will open the Tertia-Millennial Exposition in Santa Fe on July 2.

E. C. Mauran New Hampshire Concord John A. Logan U. S Illinois Santa Fe

Hartford Elder to Pay Church Debt Over Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty

An elderly Hartford man Mr J F Judd over 80 notified Asylum Street Methodist Church he will settle its debt of 2350. The report also notes chaotic scenes including a lynching of the Barber brothers in an Iowa jail and a Milwaukee priest’s stance on saloon keepers under excise law. In Georgia a 90 year old man Daniel Dowse marries 75 year old Rachael Jones, with the bride clinging to her husband.

Bam J. F. Judd Asylum Street Methodist Church Hartford, Conn Burke County Daniel Dowse Rachael Jones

Petition for Pardon of S Angier Chace Presented

A petition signed by prominent Fall River New Bedford and vicinity citizens requests the Massachusetts Governor grant a pardon for S Angier Chace from state prison.

Fall River New Bedford S. Angier Chace Massachusetts State Prison

Santa Fe July Offers Tertio-Millennial Anniversary Attractions

Visitors planning a summer trip find Santa Fe in July attractive with a host of novel sights. The Tertio-MMillennial anniversary presents an inviting list of attractions for travelers seeking a delightful climate and varied experiences.

Santa Fe

Editors’ North Atlantic party tours Colorado venues

A party of editors from New York and several states including Connecticut New Jersey Maryland Massachusetts Vermont Pennsylvania Indiana Ohio Michigan plus Canada and Nova Scotia visited Denver Leadville and other Colorado locales during a recent tour.

New York Connecticut New Jersey Maryland Massachusetts Vermont Pennsylvania Indiana Ohio Michigan Canada Nova Scotia Denver Leadville Colorado

Locust Swarms Threaten Pittsburg Vegetation

Seventeen year locusts have appeared around Pittsburg Pennsylvania in large swarms. They emerge from the ground and breed quickly attacking trees and other vegetation with expected extensive damage forthcoming.

Pittsburg Penn

Dramatic Naval Academy Graduation Scene Echoes Cadet Discipline

At Annapolis a graduation clash erupted when Cadet Dana Greene Jr. received his diploma amid cheers that angered Superintendent Captain Ramsay. Ramsay ordered disciplined cadets to prison before relenting and releasing them. The incident shaded the ceremony as graduates were dismissed in solemn quiet.

Annapouis Naval Academy Mills Capt. Ramsay Dr. Leavitt St. Jo. College Board of Visitors Academy Capt. Rambis O of S Dana Greene, Jr Greene Ramsay Green Santee Port Glasscock Gray and Webster McKay O’mally Crisp McKean Jones H. B H.W Beecher Jacobs Warfield DeKraft Fenton Winram Griswold Dodd Jenkins Breed Capt Messia

Dr Slade Recovers Crown Deed to Halifax Estates

Hartford physician Dr M Slade returns from Halifax with word his family has recovered the crown deed to vast Halifax estates once held by Simon Giffin. After a tract lasting over two centuries, a lost deed was found two months ago, enabling heirs to claim gardens and prime real estate in the city.

M. Slade Hartford Halifax Simon Giffin Dr. Slade

Greenwich Academy Anniversary Week Program

Greenwich Academy East Greenwich R 1 presents a week of examinations from Friday afternoon the 22nd through Wednesday the 27th with a Saturday reception for the graduating class and a Sunday sermon by Rev F D Drakeslee. The program includes addresses by Rev C E Fowler LL D and Mrs Mary F Livermore, an annual concert, prize declamations and class day exercises followed by a graduating exercises on Thursday.

Greenwich AcadEmy East Greenwich R. 1 F. D. Drakeslee C. L. Goodell A. M Providence C. E. Fowler D. D LL. D M. E. Church Philogenothian Society Alethean Society Mary F. Livermore Boston F. Upham Drew Theological Seminary Adelphian Society

Rope Island Faults Its Lawgivers In Temperance Rifts

The Pawtucket Gazette scolds Rope Island for failing to uphold high moral principles and warns temperance allies to withhold trust until genuine reform is shown.

Rope Island Friends of Temperance Pawtucket

Campaign on temperance shown to spark interest

The Providence Sunday Star notes strong indications a temperance campaign could excite public interest and enthusiasm, potentially surpassing the response to the Sprague fiasco.

Raopz Isnano Sprague Providence Sunday Star

Universalists and Baptists protest liquor law change

The Rhode Island state convention of Universalists joined Baptists in denouncing the General Assembly action reducing the distance between schoolhouses and liquor sales. The protest reflects deep temperance concerns and resolve not to yield ground in limiting drunkenness, with critics saying the amendment may have been part of a campaign pact.

Tur Rhode Island State Convention of Universalists The Baptists General Assembly Providence Hoening Press

Universalist Convention condemns liquor saloon radius change

The Universalist Convention resolution decries the General Assembly action reducing the legal distance between saloons and schools as ruinous to society and youth. Adopted unanimously, it notes John Boyden of Woonsocket once championed temperance. Rhode Island Baptist Sunday School Convention also criticized the legislation.

Universalist Convention General Assembly John Boydem Woonsocket Rhode Island Baptist Sunday School Convention Providence Journal

Sunday Convention denounces liquor laws in Rhode Island

The Barrist Sunday School Convention at Newport on the 6th adopted resolutions protesting the reduced distance between schoolhouses and liquor outlets. It condemns legislative ties to alcohol interests and pledges to repeal the law and defend moral standards.

Expedition to observe solar eclipse reports success

The Hartford to Caroline Islands expedition led by Prof. Edward B. Holden has returned to San Francisco reporting great success. Photographs of the corona and spectrum were obtained despite the mission’s remote journey. the supposed planet Vulcan could not be found.

United States Hartford Caroline Islands South Pacific Francisco Edward 8. Holden Vulcan

Country Week invites Boston children for summer county visits

The Country Week program by the Boston Young Men's Union since 1875 has provided eight thousand five hundred poor city children with ten days in the county each summer. Beyond health benefits, the visits bring moral changes, especially for children hosted in families, seen as the greatest lifelong impact. Work for the season has begun. homes are needed. Interested families should write Miss Ellen Bailey, Secretary, 18 Boylston Street, Boston, for details. area will be paid by the Committee.

Boston Young Men’s Union Ellen Bailey Boylston Street Bton

Illumination and Court Festivities After Moscow Coronation

From Moscow a foreign correspondent reports grand illumination of the Kremlin and government buildings, blending Byzantine and Renaissance styles with yellow ochre facades. He notes nighttime beauty, public cheer, and a royal court ball at the Imperial palace with Emperors, Empresses, and ministers.

Moscow Kremlin Christedom St. Petersburg Hardihood America Koerner Knowle Ivan Ivanovic Ivan Ivan Vich Imperial Palace Greece Hynt Lad Thornton

Permelia Yacht Sails to St Clair River With Herreshoff On Board

The steam yacht Permelia sailed Wednesday for the St Clair river via New York Albany and the Erie and Welland canals. Mr J B Herreshoff and family joined the voyage. Mrs Hoffman plans a town concert this coming summer featuring pupils from Bristol and Providence who performed well at a Providence source last week.

Permelia Providence Marine Railway St. Clair River Michigan New York Albany Erie Canal Welland Canal J. B. Herreshoff

Bristol Notes: Bourne Family Seeks Summer Rooms

Mr George T Bourne and family from New York have taken rooms at Chesebro s on Hope street to stay through the summer. Bourne, a Bristol native, long resident in New York and France, sent Paris letters to the paper. Also details of Mr L E Chadwick succeeding Thomas C Church at Central Market, and market improvements. Donations to the Children s Home listed. Probate court names Lydia W Spence administratrix. Library additions and gifts noted. A Bristol YMCA talk by Rev Henry Crocker drawn a large audience at State Street Church.

George T. Bourne New York Thomas C. Church Hope Wardwell Streets L. E. Chadwick Chadwick Rocets Free Library Paani Burgav of Education Washington Fr Roupt James Anthony England Wolsey Elizabeth Burnside Library Proctor Richard A Auster Aupen W. L Yonex Charlotte M London R. I. Strate Providence Chief Engineers Poorz William Frederick Boston Town of Bristol Martha T. Oliver Samuel M. Lindsey William R. Taylor Charles H. Spooner Jelgew Bristol R. L Robate Julius Littlefield Susan S. Littlefield Anid Bristol Phenix Herbert F. Bennett

Resignation of Bristol High School Principal and town notices

Communication from Mr William Sheafe Chase resigning as Bristol High School principal takes effect at term end. Council allowed bills, ordered highway work and tree removals. Mrs Hannan Swan died at Bradford Street from a stroke after a May accident. Funeral services for William Peck held at State Street M E Church with a long tribute by Bristol Young Men's Christian Association members.

William Sheafe Chase Bristol High School Hannan G. Swan Samuel Swan Ephraim Gifford Bradford Street William, Peck State Street M. E E. D.hall Fanny Wardwell Young Men's Christian Association Bristol Neck William R. Peck Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association Friends Bristol Young Men's Christian Association Brother Morehouse Iself God Ramnows James A. J

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