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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1885
Page
2
Cholera is rapidly rising in Madrid and other Spanish locales, raising public health concerns. The report notes widespread transmission and urges vigilance as authorities monitor outbreaks across regions.
The article guides readers through Paris layout with a focus on the Seine dividing the city, key sights on both banks, the circular Ceinture railway, and major boulevards from Madeleine to Bastille. It describes travel on the Montmartre line, fares, and walking routes from the Opéra to the Tuileries, highlighting Rue de la Paix and Rue Rivoli.
The Palais Royal shops and the grand Parisian evening display draw crowds, with the Avenue de Opera attracting after the 1878 exhibition. The Rue de Rivoli arches, once busy by night, now see deserted streets as the promenades move their focus.
Longest days signal summer as Rhode Island celebrates with roses and strawberries. Thomas J. Thurston, former town postmaster, is named census enumerator while Lieut. Charles A. Waldron is appointed to study indigent soldier needs. Children’s Floral Sunday at State Street M E Church features morning Sunday School and an afternoon service.
Captain Phillips leads the Steamer Empire State on an excursion from the dock to Martha s Vineyard and Boston at 1045.4 m Thursday morning. About 200 people from Boston Providence Taunton and Bristol join the trip. The Mite Society of State Street M E Church plans a lawn party next Tuesday at Mr Mason Pierce s Hope Street grounds with a 4 PM supper for attendees.
Ex commissioned officers of the Bristol Train of Artillery will meet at the Artillery Armory Wednesday at 8 o'clock to complete the organization of the BTA Veteran Association. Full attendance is requested due to important business to be discussed.
A Friday evening musicale at Miss Stella J. Morse's home featured a large class of pupils and invited friends. Hosts praised the program, and attendees expressed appreciation and enjoyment of the recital.
R S Pearse and Son, boot and shoe dealers, have sold their stock to Charles B. Munro. The Pearse firm have a desk at 99 Hope Street with a member available during business hours. See notice in another column.
Signal flags of the New England Meteorological Society will be displayed daily at Fort Rounds from 7 30 each morning. Flags indicate temperature trends and precipitation with seven symbols including red ball for higher temperature and blue ball for general rain or snow.
Two week additions ending June 20 include Bayle's Dictionary abridged in two volumes, Haweis and Warburton titles, Custer, Russia under the Tzars, Bret Harte works, Oliver Optic, Matthew Arnold essays, Les Miserables, and bound volumes from Littell Blackwood Quarterly Edinburgh British Quarterly Westminster Spectator Century St Nicholas Popular Science Monthly.
Bristol readers learn the Woman's Exchange Society reports a month of activity with $112 paid to consignors by June 1st from goods sold. a broad order department invites purchases and services including sewing, mending, cleaning, embroidery, lace, and baked items.
The council granted permissions for use of the hydraulic engine house and a saloon relocation with a transfer license, considered tax exemption for manufacturing firms, and authorized mayoral action. Special Constable Meiggs was appointed, salaries set, and resignations and police replacements referred to the next meeting.
Local committee announces July 4 1885 program for the hundred ninth anniversary celebration. National salute at 6 40 am from Bristol artillery detachment. Church and factory bell ringing at 6, 12, and 6. Processions form on High and State streets led by the Chief Marshal. Also features medical writer Dr Epwarp B Foors and notes on Eclectic medicine and a dental advertisement for vegetable anesthesia by Dr Tillinghast.
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