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