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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1869

Page

2

Anniversary of American Independence Celebration Plan

The Committee of Arrangements announces the July 5 1869 celebration program with a national salute at 6 AM and 6 PM by the Bristol Artillery bells rung at three times, a daytime procession on Thigh Street, a morning Antiques and Horribles parade, church services, and an evening music program. Officials and citizens urged to display flags and cooperate for a successful observance.

Bristol Artillery Thigh Street Court House Church Street Raymond N, Perry Marshall Bristol Cornet Thomas Moore Bristol Train of Artillery Joseph B. Burgers Warren Artillery Col. Childs Old Guard Wm. R Taylor Bristol Light Infantry Edward Quirk Aquidneck Rifles Newport Delaney King Philip Fire Engine Co William J Darling Robert McKay W. M Hustel High Street Barton Hope Oliver Thames Franklin High Jones Charles F. Euston John C Pegrara Esq Dr. Shepard Ilope&street Bradford Down Thames John B. Taylor John B. Pearse George F Stanton Wnt T. C. Wardwell Theodore Hawley

Changing winds in English press over Summer Alabama speech

English opinion wavers on Charles Summer's Alabama speech as journals show fickle public sentiment. The piece notes shifting views from bluster to calls for justice, with commentary on British nobility, democracy, and the evolving role of the English press and public opinion. It argues nations move toward common ground despite initial disagreements.

Charles Summer Alabama John Bull England British Isles London Reverdy Johnson Motley

Summering's pricey drift from restless crowds

A dated critique condemns the season of leaving home to rest as costly and futile. Landlords and boarding houses drain wealth. travel via dust and heat provokes weariness. The author notes better, quieter retreats offer real refreshment, contrasting crowded resorts with genuine recuperation. The piece also reports the sudden death of Henry J. Raymond at 50, praising him as a capable editor, and mentions CFG George W. W. Childs as a potential Pennsylvania governor candidate.

Henry J. Raymond The New York Times

Remarkable snippets from a periodical page on wit and tragedy

The excerpt criticizes Wendell Paap’s intellect and oratorical talent while labeling him a curiosity. It recounts a Maine poisoning incident where twelve lumbermen died after drinking tea with a lizard in the kettle. A credited Indianapolis anecdote describes a blind horse aided by a second horse swimming to shore amid cheering by spectators. It also notes Jonathan Mingo, a Narragansett elder and descendant of King Philip, who died in Albion Michigan at about 77, leaving a Christian family legacy and powder-horn relic from 1676.

Frederickton N. B Fish River Maine Indianapolis Sentinel National Road Bridge Dean Providence Journal Jonathan Mingo Philip Albion Mich Montauk Point Long Island Mingo Cujon

New England Fair Promises Large Portland Exhibition

The New England and Maine State Agricultural Societies plan a September Portland fair from the 7th for four days. Farm meetings are set for the first three evenings, with Gov. Chamberlain delivering talks on September 10.

Tur New England New England Agricultural Society Maine State Agricultural Society Portland

Variety of 19th Century News Bits from New England and Beyond

A collage reports on farm prices in Troy, July orations in Newport, treasury totals, poetry rumors, measles in New Bedford, Rochester’s century plant, and the death of Augusta businessman Daniel Woodwarp. It notes elections, labor disputes, aviation bets, naval tea parties, and a range of curios from Cuban recruits to Hall of Fame trials.

Death of an Aged Citizen Eleazer Luther at Franklin Street

Eleazer Luther born March 23, 1782 in Swanzea Mass died Wednesday morning at his Franklin Street home. He apprenticed as a blacksmith at fourteen, worked in Warren, then settled here with Nicholas Peck’s support. He left a widow of over sixty four years of marriage. A longtime Bristol Train of Artillery member since 1806 and over fifty years with St Michael’s Church. Also notes a Harmony Grand Lodge of Masons excursion from Providence to Locust Grove with a clam bake and parade prior to returning home.

Eleazer Luther Franklin Street Mr. Luther Swanzea Mass Luther Warren Nicholas Peck Peek Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad Co Jas Bristol Train of Artillery St Michael's Church Harmony Grand Lope of Masons Providence Newport Locust Grove Toore Ariel Mandrake Philadelphia Schenck Gchenck Si Schenck Reneon Dr. Schenck Schentk Bond New York Hanover Street Boston Monilake Pils G.c.goodwin &Co Berton Foreale Vy All Druggirte Jnd Ly

Liquor Seizure by Sheriff Pearce and Deputies

Sheriff Pearce and a posse conducted a Tuesday raid on several stores and homes, finding large quantities of liquor in barrels kegs jugs milk cans and bottles. Those implicated were arraigned and released on bonds to appear at the Supreme Court in September to answer charges.

Pearce Supreme Court

Local growers donate fresh vegetables for Fourth festivities

On Wednesday last William N Perse of Swanzer sent a box of home grown potatoes beets and cabbage. The produce was handsome and merchantable and tasty when cooked. The committee plans two prizes of ten and five dollars for the two men who bring the most fun to the Antiques and Morribles parade ranks.

William N. Perse Swanzer

Early Rose Potatoes From Mr. Herreshoff on Poppasquash

On Saturday morning, 19th instant, we received from Mr. Charles F. Herreshoff Jr. a fine lot of Early Rose potatoes. They are large, good eating, and his six acres of the variety on Poppasquash are the most forward in the area.

Earrly Charles F. Herreshoff, Jr

Drunk man remanded before justice after third offense

Michael Cullen was picked up intoxicated on Thames street and jailed. He pled guilty before Mr Justice Munro, claiming a head fit, and said a friend from Seabrook supplied the drink. He was fined and costs with a warning as the State work house act takes effect.

Devnk Michael Cullen Thames Street Cullen Justice Munro Seabrook Board of State Charities and Corrections Michael

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