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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1893
Page
2
A memorial hall dedication occurred in South Kingston Rhode Island. Reports also recount a man cut in two on a railroad track at Charlestown Neck Boston and a Lynn Massachusetts woman run over by a train losing both legs.
North woods fires sweep northern Wisconsin on Sunday. Pep Lion River with 2000 residents near Ashland is destroyed by a blaze sparked by forest fires. Washburn escapes serious damage as White River area suffers heavy losses. Ex Gov George P Wetmore escapes serious injury after a carriage accident when a rein breaks and he is thrown from the seat. his right arm is broken and his shoulder dislocated and wrenched.
Banks in New York unite to issue clearing house certificates as a precaution after heavy losses drain resources to the West. The move aims to ease strain and spur accommodations for business while concerns grow over speculative demand for marketable securities. Western bank weakness continues as failures affect merchants and manufacturers beyond speculative circles.
An article outlines the founding of the Capitol with Washington laying the corner stone on September 18, 1793. It lists costs for the old and new portions, art works by Persico Crawford Brumidi Trumbull Franzoni and others, room counts, terrace details, seating capacities, and overall size and measurements of the building. It notes the four stories and numerous crypts and passages and compares the subbasement to the Tower of London. It ends with an ad-like testimonial prompt for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Harper's Weekly notes the April 27 New York parade united sailors and soldiers from England Russia Germany and France in a single festive display. The piece calls it an unprecedented peaceful cross national show symbolizing America as a peace power hosting rival war powers for human progress and goodwill. An ex-ranchman comments on the waning wild west and the absence of streetside cowboy violence, noting two local cowboys at a livery stable wearing boiled shirts.
The San Luis Rey Mission, once among the Pacific coast’s largest churches, has been partially restored. Franciscan monks from Mexico plan to establish a college there to train priests, using the site’s tranquil hill country for study and contemplation.
Sir Daniel Wilson argues Egyptians discovered America and that submergence came from post decline not water. The theory rekindles archaeological interest in Central American ruins as evidence of a prehistoric Atlantis. A separate note reports quinine losing effectiveness after a prior grippe influenza in a nervous patient and a physician cites repeated observations.
In Brookton New York a former church building now serves as a stylish stable. A paved driveway enters the wide front door and at night the stained glass windows glow, suggesting a service may be taking place.
An advertisement pattern claims Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound relieves restless irritable excitable and exacting female disease symptoms. It asserts the remedy cured the author with backache bearing down and sleepless nights ending with the promise of relief and urges readers to buy from druggists or write Lupia E Pinzau Co Lyra Mass. Letters praise public hope in a regional notice style.
The town forecasts very warm weather this week as residents prepare for the July Fourth celebration in ten days. The public schools close next week followed by a nine week vacation. The National India Rubber Co payroll last Monday exceeded $11,000. Mr. Lewis H. DeWolf, longAbsence from home, returned from Yucatan Saturday. An Epworth League event at State Street M E Church Grand Army Hall on Friday July 7 will feature a Columbian dal and entertainment. A Thames street assault on Bent Mr. Bent by two men previously aboard a harbor vessel is noted. St Michael's Church organist Mr. Valentine postponed tomorrow's music service to July 2 with a 35-voice chorus and visiting talent.
Drawings and clay models by town pupils were shown in Grand Army Hall on Monday afternoon and evening. Miss Jennie LeGarde led the exhibit with teachers and students, drawing a good audience and praise for the effort.
Three men carried a heavy jug of bug juice that drew them into salt water. A救 boatman from Mr. Saunders' crew rescued one man just as he sank for the third time, averting a possible drowning. The wash of the sea likely jolted him on the stomach.
Joseph Gilroy nine years old, son of Lawrence Gilroy, nearly drowned while bathing at the harbor head. A companion called for help and workmen from a nearby new house on the point rescued him just in time.
The Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company No 1 announces its fourth annual excursion on Wednesday July 12 aboard the steamer Mr Hops commanded by Captain A P Crewell. Depart Providence at 9 00 am land at 9 45 am travel via Newport Beaver Tail Seaconner Point Lacist Point Brenton Reef Lightship Westport and Hens and Chickens returning from New Bedford at 4 00 pm.
A gun fired Tuesday morning frightened a horse, sending it and another team racing along Thames Street. Mr. Wm J Diman's team struck an electric pole and nearly wrecked. Other horses stopped with harness damage. Weather was hot and people were equally excited.
Captain Joseph S Thompson died the 18th. Funeral services at his Union Street home were led by Rev S D Morley pastor of the First Baptist Church. A large attendance of relatives and St Alban’s Lodge of A F and A Masons escorted the body to North Cemetery on Bristol Neck for solemn Masonic rites.
A group of 1883 graduates from the Theological Seminary in New York City gathered this week to reunite with Rev William R Trotter rector of Trinity Church. Attendees included Rev F B Draper of New Milford Conn Rev B Pond of Leavenworth Kansas and Rev S DeL Townsend of New York. A sermon was given during Tuesday evenings Trinity Church service and a river sail followed their visit.
The Rogers Free Library announces new acquisitions including Keightley Fairy Mythology Thierry Historical Essays Wicks and Hus Logerth Corinne of Italy De Staal Story of Malta Ballou George William Curtis Works and more. Also added are Vital Record of R L 1686 to 1850 volumes 1 2 and 4 bound periodicals through December 1892 and Light Artillery Batteries E and F volumes.
The semi monthly Tax Court and Probate session led by Judge Spooner appointed Philip Brady administrator of Ellery A. Dunbar with bond 1500 and listed sureties. The will of Sarah G. White was proved with William O Gladding named executor. Guardianship actions for Bartholomew Paull and Charles F Brown Jr were addressed. The Bristol High School graduation events include a banquet and music by the National Band Orchestra of Providence Tae Bristo Cognet Band. A lawn concert in July was arranged for Col S P Colt. A Lake Crystal Minnesota note comments on future congressmen and local road improvements.
A guide to children’s dress styles noting short hair rules for boys and girls, outfits like Eton jackets, Beatrice frocks, and cheesecloth gowns. Crochet baby afghan squares, perfuming baskets, and baby trunk odors are mentioned. Best and Co. of New York offers advice and illustrated books on measurements and prices.
The American Society released a revised edition of its Hand book a 425 page volume on University Extension organization and method. It includes an introduction by the President tables of 1890 1892 results and a detailed index. The work is praised as essential for local secretaries extension students and households interested in higher education.
The July issue highlights Valerien Gribayedoff’s “The Sailors of the Czar” with portraits of Dmitry Donskoi and other Russian ships in American waters. It includes an intimate sketch of Infanta Eulalia by G. Stanton Sickles, plus pieces by L. J. Vaned, Belle Hunt, and Robert Y. Toombe.
A historical Bristol parade lineup lists the Marshal Bristol Cornet Band with 22 players under Prof. James Allyn, a Bristol Train of Artillery escort led by Col C H Staight, and units including Co C 2nd RI M under Capt P McGovern, Naval Reserve Torpedo Company with Lieut W Hodgkinson, and other civic and religious figures. Carriages carry the orator, reader of the Declaration, officiating clergy, town officials, and sheriff with deputies.
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