Gill Affair and Polite Society in Gotham Gossip
In Gotham Gossip from June 19 1883 the writer laments age abuse by heirs and describes the Gill affair with elderly victims. The piece also covers the Yantic departure, Cox’s bid for Speakership, and Tilden’s growing 1884 momentum amid Democratic demoralization and Kelly opposition.
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Gotham
New Yeak
Gill
Navy Yard
United States
Proteus
E. A. Garlington
Greely
North Pole
Congressman Cox
Louisiana
Cox
Tilden
Samson
Temple
Mr. Kelly
St John Festival Service at Congregational Church
St Alban’s Lodge No 6 A F and A M holds a special meeting at 2 pm to attend divine service at the Congregational Church where Rev Henry A Stevens will deliver a sermon. Also noted is a library remark about an old travel book “The Ladies Travels into Spain” printed in 1700 in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Baptist
St. Alban’s Lodge
No. 6
A. F
A. M
Congregational Church
Henry A. Stevens
Spain
Aubpress
Bristol Cornet Band
Joseph Cardy
Aid
E. F. Coward
Airl
Spencer Rounds
Hydraulic Engine & Hose Co
FE. B. Sparks
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Robert Lawder
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Co
William Rawson
Bristol
William (. Goff
Bristol Junior
J. T. Bennett
Star
Josiah Potter
Ocean Waves
George W. Warren
Emerson Westcott
Troy
John C. Conor
State Street
High
Walley
Hope
Franklin
Bradford
Tohon Hall
Mansfield Band
G L. Locke
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Flag of the Free
Julia Wardwell
Julia Sherman
William C. Liscomb
Jos. B. Burgess
Louis C. Sandford
Mansfield
Samuel Norris, Jr
Quartette
America
Town Hall
Canan Ie
F. F. Guappine
Orm Watson
A. J. Tion
E. M. Warowei
Epwarp Anthony
Sueewan
Bishop Lark
Rhode Island
St. Paul’s Church
Pawtucket
J. H. Converse
Wueraizas
General Assembly
Newport
Providence
Woonsocket
Rhode Island Brewing Company
Friends of Temperance and Good Order
Commonwealth
Burdett—Wilkinson
Winfred Newman Burdett
Barrington
Isabella Ellis Wilkinson
John J. Wilkinson
Four Year Old Frederic Murphy Falls From Window
Four year old Frederic H Murphy son of Edward Murphy of Oliver street fell from a second story window to the ground about fourteen feet. He struck his head but suffered no broken bones, only bruises and a badly strained neck. Dr Shipman provided care and the child is nearly recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic H. Murphy
Edward Murphy
Oliver Street
Shipman
Freddie
Children Celebrate Party at Odd Fellows Hall
A Reba Lodge No. 12 Daughters of Rebekah event drew about seventy children and grandchildren plus many adults to Odd Fellows Hall on Friday afternoon. Performances included singing by Maria W Fish and Helen Allen, recitations by Fannie Ab bott A Maria Bullock Flossie Fish Daisy Fish Eddie Lindsey Russell Thomas Charlie Finch Jennie Finch Nellie Barrows, and a Daisy Maria Fish duet. Afterward the youngsters enjoyed cake ice cream and other treats before returning home pleased with the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Reba Lodge No. 12
Rebekah
Maria W. Fish
Fannie Abbott
A. Maria Bullock
Flossie Fish
Daisy Fish
Eddie Lindsey
Helen Allen
Russell Thomas
Charlie Finch
Jennie Finch
Nellie Barrows
Daisy
Bristol Fourth of July Revival and Local Notices 1833
A detailed recount of Bristol's 1833 July Fourth celebrations from the Northern Star. The youth led events at the Court House, a cannon salute, a procession, a Declaration read by Dr. J. E. Weeden, an oration by Joseph M. Blake, and a veterans’ procession. Attendance by survivors and school preceptors, church services, and a 2 pm dinner with toasts. Local notes praise the fire department, upcoming events, and assorted town happenings and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Star
Warren
Court House
Thomas Church, Jr
John Gladding
Benjamin Pitman, Jr
George H. Reynolds
Jacob Babbitt, Jr
Bennett J. Munro
Mr. Munro
John E. Weeden
Westerly
Bristol
Messrs. Wm. Paul
Thomas G. Munro
Simeon Bullock
Joseph Munro
Nelson Miller
Nathaniel H. West
Wm. Diman
John Coomer
Bowen Pearce
Grindel Chace
John Bowen
Starkweather
Wight
J. E. Weeden
Joseph M. Blake
J. H. Pitman
Mr. Horton
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Bristol Phenix
Steubenville
Ohio
Seaconner Point Lighthouse
Pomeroy
Calhoun County
Iowa
American Institute of Hommopathy
Ninga Falls
Frederic M. Cheney
Massachusetts
Zanzinbar
Wne Leunt Thompson
Burnside
Benedict Lapham
Centreville
Europe
North Carolina
Fall River
Patrick Morrissey
Wm. Carney
Morrissey
Chicago
Gooch, Everingham & Co
Grant
Louisville
J. Dillard
Lexington
J. O. Carr
Cincinnati
J.C. Curtis
Axford
Mark A. DeWolf
Columbus
San Antonio
Daly Hapreas
Ldth
Local Affairs
New Peas
Raymond H. Perry
Woodlawn Avenue
John Martin
Bourn
Warwick
Frederic Warner
Albert Barrus
E. D. Hall
James A. Leighton
J. C. Thompson
Westminster Street
U. S
Committee of Meats
J. Howard Manchester
Maoss
P. M. Cobb
O. C. Barrows
Bristol Train of Artillery
C. H. Straight
Bristol Light Infantry
Thomas Dwydr
O. A. Carleton & Co
Claude DeHaven
J. A. Greene
Hall
George H. Peck
Minnie Gorham
Geo. W. Simmons
Baptist Society
B. J. Mungo
Byr, E. M
Hoard
Sergeant Hoard
Hope Street
Sparks
Rawson
Lawder
Bristol Ferry
Pine Street
Peckham Avenue
Hydraulic Engine Co
Bascom
F. A. Hutton
Frank E. Gray
Benj. M. Haskins
John R. Meigs
Oakland Beach
Wm. Marvel
Denny
Thames Street
Prrenson
Frank Lee Benedict
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Peterson’s Magazine
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Mr. Ackley
St. Michael’s Chi
Locke
Mr. McMillen
New Mexico
Mernopist Minstertman
Pascoag
James Mather
Paanix
Mercuarie
London
Dever
Daniel
Boston
New York
Stermax
Russia
Bronte
Emily
A. Mary F. Robinson
Crawtorp
F. Marion
Doctor Claudius
Elveston
Cueney
Ednah D
Sally Williams
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Hopesox
William
Religious Society of Friends
Axsop
Christine Majolier
Martha Braithwaite
Gueset
Stephen
William Guest
Willimantic
Providence Furniture Co
New England
Joseph Wardwell
J. C. Gallup
WM. H. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Bradford Street
G. P. Barnes
Hope and
Bradford Streets
T. H. Shipman
High Streets
Henry H. Bosworth
Ey Court of Probate
Parker Borden
Bay View Avenue
Wood Street
Said Avenue
Ellen Gately
William Moffitt
Thomas Church
John Gray
Jacob Babbitt
John Eddy
Henry Bosworth
B. M. Lincoln
Church Street
Nathan AB. Heath
John Adams
Bristol County
Young Men's
D. A. P Terge
State St
Kunze
Bristol, BR. L
Cotter
Charles Cotter
Brooks
Charles Timothy Brooks
Brown
Lydia Ann
William Brown
Wm. R. Taylor
Bank of Bristol
Enry Goff, Cc
ES H.spooner
Bristol, R. I
Phoenix Marine Journal
Hrnstel
E. I
BR. Borden
Mason
B. Durfee
Gannon
Schr. Whale
Stowe
Gahnon
R. Burden
Edwards
Prudence
R. Borden
B. Dartee
Acini Hebarigg Maine
Cooma Gophia
W. Canal
N. BarCo
Fannie
Allt Warren
Rocky Brook
Harrington
HB. Borden
Sdr
Ponglps Haynes
Danton
Wiscasset
ESDAY
Fanon
Durfee
John Crockford
Ache
Hoboken
M. Tyler
Seth
Rogers Free Liberary
C. H. Spooner
Ely
Atemps
ELY Brothers
Owego
N.Y
Geldowsky Furniture
Prov. Furniture Company
Broad Street
Mathewson
Providence, R. I
Puplex
Lisle
Kid
T. T. Allan
Monarchs Doe House