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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1871
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix urges travelers to seek recreation that restores work readiness. It praises mountain and sea visits for renewing nerve and muscle, but stresses returning home refreshed to support family and fellow citizens through faithful, responsible labor in all professions.
A satirical essay extols hearty laughter as healthy and social glue. It contrasts cheerful, smiling people with a tearful nonlaughter figure, arguing that humor boosts well being and social vitality while gloomy individuals dampen life.
The article critiques a high profile marriage of William M. Tweed’s daughter noting what it calls extravagant gifts worth seven hundred thousand dollars. It argues such displays erode moral values and threaten national poverty as future generations inherit lavish spending without restraint.
The excerpt predicts widespread astonishment and calls extravagance the source of future turmoil. It argues folly will shift directions as societies refuse restraint and repeat unsound behavior, signaling a cautionary view of collective choices.
An analysis argues that war fails to settle disputes as nations adapt. It discusses France under Bismarck, German influence, and French resolve. It warns that depopulation and ruin arise from aggressive aims, and that France remains unsubdued unless it seeks conquest.
A northern driven enterprise, the New Orleans Mobile and Texas Railroad, linking Mobile to New Orleans and Houston, is lauded for its prospects. Major financiers from E D Morgan Co to J W Seligman Co back the project, described as a key southern trunk line with vast potential and strong securities.
Observation shows the healthiest people are the ones who stay fully employed, for both women and men and for mental or physical labor. The saying wear out rather than rust out holds, but rusting out can be quicker. Ill health feeds on lazy blood and sluggish muscles.
A Victorian physician quips that roast beef serenity cold water baths and an amiable wife could make almost any man healthy wealthy and wise, reflecting period humor on personal well being and domestic happiness.
The notice notes pleasant skies with mild temperatures as many residents wore overcoats last Sunday and Monday indicating a transition to warmer days.
A Barrington party held a Wednesday picnic at Mount Hope. They planned to invest fifteen cents for a small patent article sold by William H. Waldron.
The note credits Mr. Frank L.B. DeWolf now in Topeka Kansas for supplying late Kansas papers, indicating ongoing regional archival assistance and regional newspaper exchanges.
The notice directs fishermen to view the advertisement from Mensrs. Wm. E. Hooper & Sons, calling attention to their business update and offerings.
The Masonic fraternity and friends will travel to Rocky Point aboard the steamer Bradford next Monday. Dur fee.
Reverend H W Conant will deliver morning and afternoon sermons at the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow Sunday, sharing a message with the congregation.
The Fourth of July Committee has the arrangements for the celebration nearly completed and the full programme will appear in our next issue.
The Bradford Durfee, after thorough repairs and repainting, resumes trips on Monday between Fall River and Providence, continuing service now that maintenance is complete.
Henry Howard Brownell will deliver a poem before the Society of the Army and Navy of the Gulf at its annual reunion in Newport on July 7.
A turtle about fifteen inches in diameter was captured on a northern town lot Friday morning and placed on display at Pokanoket market.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of this State will hold the St John festival on Monday by gathering the fraternity and their families at Rocky Point for the celebration.
The Town Council met in the Council Chamber Monday afternoon to revise the voter registry as required by law. No other business was transacted.
Clam chowders and turtle soups at Baker's market are praised as savory dishes. The remark and the dishes have been in the mouths of hundreds of local citizens.
At the Justices Court on Tuesday no business of importance was transacted. All suits listed for that day were settled by the parties before the court opened.
Under the new advertisements today a notice announces Dr Bicknell's Syrup as a reliable preparation for the complaints it offers to cure. The ad emphasizes its standing as one of the best remedies known.
His Excellency Governor Padel ford toured the State House last Saturday afternoon to inspect ongoing repairs and improvements during his brief stay in town.
Uncle Joe notes a 90 cent fare for a Bristol to Newport ticket by rail, while the return is only 80 cents on the same routes and asks why this discrepancy exists. The remark reflects passenger price questions and potential fare structure curiosity.
Mr Edgar F Smith has received and accepted a call to officiate as pastor of the State Street Methodist Church in this town and will begin his duties the last of July or first of August.
A Friday morning clash on Thames Street left one belligerent with facial injuries and bloodshed. The aftermath proceeds to the Justices Court for further action.
Mrs F B Hart sustained a severe blow over an eye from a flying shuttle in the weaving room of Richmond Manufacturing Co. on Tuesday. The injury is not as serious as first feared.
Rhode Island teachers and school officers will travel to Newport on Saturday. They will meet at the Coddington School Hall and dine at the Atlantic House, marking their annual outing.
At a meeting in Mason's Hall Tuesday evening the officers of Hope Royal Arch Chapter No. 6 were installed by M. E. G. H. P. Thomas A. Doyle of Providence. After the ceremony the brethren enjoyed a liberal spread of cake, strawberries and cream.
The text notes a box of exceptionally large and tasty strawberries from Mr. James M. Gifford’s beds, praised by observers. It also mentions Mr. William Dunbar of Dunbar & Davis owning a four legged chicken with two extra legs behind the natural pair. one foot on a leg turned backward, yet the bird managed to walk on the other leg.
A downtown craftsman with a hatchet and rope making tools offers a trade for a used printing press. He claims early vegetables and fruits reach a newspaper man as surely as sparks fly upward.
Rev C G Currie of Grace Church Providence preached a notable sermon before the Young Men's Christian Association at St Michael's Church last Sunday evening. He also preached Sunday morning and afternoon in exchange with rector Rev Mr Locke.
The Rhode Island Normal School will open in Providence on September 6. The school offers free instruction to those pursuing teaching work and mileage benefits for pupils living more than five miles away.
A single boy fell overboard this week and was rescued from the dock near Diman's wharf last Wednesday evening. He was pulled from the water with his breathing in fair condition, though his clothes were very wet.
The largest and best looking Early Rose potatoes and the biggest new beets and cabbages of the season arrived at the office last Thursday from Swansey. They were grown by Messrs. William Henry Pearse & Son.
The Excelsior Cornet Band of this town visited Warren Monday evening. On their return they performed chollcest selections in a manner worthy of praise. The group is encouraged for their present proficiency and steady improvement.
A six man crew from Mount Hope Boat Club rowed a six oared wherry named Mount Hope from Newport to Bristol on Monday evening. They left at five minutes before 8 and arrived at 9 exactly, crossing about ten miles. Returning they left Bristol at a quarter before 10 and reached Newport by 11 o'clock.
A meeting in aid of temperance will be held at Town Hall tomorrow evening starting at 7:30 under Mount Hope Temple of Honor No. 15 and Reallu ra Lodge of Good Templars. Clergymen are expected to attend and Rev. H. M. Jones of the First Baptist Church will deliver a sermon.
The Department of Public Instruction issues new School Registers to be the sole official record for the summer term. Teachers must transfer attendance records from the old to the new register starting May 1, 1871, noting the new registers are a great improvement over the old style.
In Bourn et al v Hall the court heard motions to abate based on a deed death, and to strike co plaintiffs for misjoinder. Papers were taken and the case set for hearing on the second Monday in September. Attorneys J Turner for Admin, W K Greene for co plaintiffs, J Tillinghast for respondent.
John R Gardner Esq offers to place a valuable clock in the St Michael's Church tower. Vestry accepted the donation and will decide dial location, aiming for an ornament and practical value to the town.
An adjourned town meeting on April 22 discussed a petition by about a hundred residents in the northern district seeking a new boundary and separate town status. A joint committee was named to study the separation with Mr. Umfreville as chair and Mr. Reynolds as secretary, first meeting May 11, then May 18. The proposed line starts at Mount Hope Bay and runs west to Cove, then north to Narragansett Bay. A sub committee will report 1870 financials. the joint group adjourned after extensive discussion and a vote against immediate division.
The Providence Press quotes the Bristol editor longing for a lodge in a scarlet strawberry patch with no dog or brier. The note thanks kind friends who supplied berries and memories, noting supply met demand and appreciation for the printer.
The Union team selected nine players led by Lewig Hibben and Fanning as they faced Tonjoys. Scoring included Redfern Manay Hibben Sullivan Johnson and McPhee with strong defense behind Crowley and Lemister. Time of game was 1 hour 45 minutes with umpire J Laffey of Warren.
A pinchfaced and wealthy man asks his doctor what to do about a chest tightness. The physician retorts with advice to join a charitable institution, implying moral remedy over medical means.
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