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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1872

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Municipal Expenditures Ledger Items List

Public records show numerous payments to watchmen clerks and laborers including Spooner Bullock Adams Boynton Briggs Drury Clark Wilson Munro Manchester Easterbrooks Pearse Guthrie and others for services, disinfection, clothing, carriage hire, labor and supplies totaling many sums. The long list names individuals and vendors such as Gladding Bro Co Chadwick Usher and Wardwell with items like records books flags concrete pavement and burial ground work and a Decoration Day service.

Wm. H. Spooner J. H. Bullock John H. Adams Henry W. Boynton Lemuel W. Briggs Samuel S. Drury Gilbert Clark J. W. Wilson John B. Munro J. A. Manchester Gideon Sherman Paul Peletier W. B. Spooner & Son David A Pierce Wm. H. Burlington Horace Luther Edward Malloy Frederick A. Warner T. J. Usher J.J. Munro B. Easterbrooks Ae Gladding Bro. & Co Alfred Luther Henry Golf, Jr Samuel Thompson John B. Pearce Cyrus H. Edson Labor East Burial Ground James T. Munro Hiram B. Munro Marges John B Pearce J Munro Iti Spooner John B Pearse James Hoard, Jr J.B Pearse Board of Prisoners Charles F. Simmons J B Pearse P. Concrete Co James M. Gifford Cross Walk Samuel J. Allyn Allyn’s Luther Cole S. Lindsey East Burial Ground FE. A. Blake Russell Bullock School St Arias Ways Wm C. Peckham Labor Chas. F. Bowler Hk. Simmons Charles F. Herreshef Jy . Gravel Surveyor M. P. Munro Femen W. Barney Feam Tony Loring Coggeshall Abby Stetson Nehemiah Cole James M. Gooding Harriet S Church Bradford Reed Ellen Sandford George T. Greene Rehney W Ok Joseph Mi Mehitble W. May Ph Abugro Seindving Xeaka David A. Coit Eesimon DW Liscomb Wm. FH. West A.T Eravel Stephen T. Church Stone G. W. Peckham A. A. Miller Groceries Gaffony Samuel D. Wardwell Mack Nat. Rub. Co Macher Watch House West Amos Bullock E Perkins Obadiah B Devol Ashes Spooner & Son S A. Davis Nat. Rubber Co Ann McKibbon Eliza Peck O'Brien John Navy Phebe Thompson Morris Ad Peck Hop Slavin Springer Mae Man Jas Johnson Mary Luu Peter Gladding Wensearnot Grocered Whitts Suiier Ospital Board of Mahoney Riley Barrus W. Scott Dixon Lawrence Bristol Ins Henry Goff, Jr Thomas Norris Gilbert R. Trawless Champlain Bowen Elijah T Callan Martha Sf Carey If R Manchester, Jr Bennett J. Munro Gottlieb Schneider Abraham A. Munro G. Barton A. A. Diman Isaiah H. Davis aLeeay Wnll Spooner Town Hall Fata We Eieat Nat. Bank Bal Alonzo Carey C Hi Carey Sheldon & Kelley Conic James Ua. Miller Fracories Seth Paull Fead James Hoard N.N Cole S. Newman Reuben Cofin Elisha M Warde Johns Newman Wm N Newman A. T James Hoan, Jr Edward A. Blake James T Munro Reuben Catlin War E Manchester William Dwyer Jonathan B. Mooro Slade & West John W. Barney George Slade Nathaniel Gladding Wardwell Brothers Benjamin B. Morris Henry Gof, Jr Daniel G. Lake John 'N Peck Western Union ‘Telegraph Co Telegram Jeremiah Luther Nathaniel Davis Ernest Tucker Hiram Frisbie Heck John M_ Stowe Dunbar & Davis Bristol Gas Light Co John W. Munro Richard S. Pearse Thomas Salsbury James A. Miller Briggs Wim H Pitman Coffin John H. Pitman Nathan P. Cole R. I K.oil Aeeret Smith James Hoar Ason Ferce, Jr Dry Goods George H. Farrington Dry Poole John EB. Douglass Sundries BJ. Manic J. Hoard, Jr Wm. R. Taylor Jonathan D. Waldron Peter Gladain Bennett J. Atopic W.R. Taylor P. Gladding Charles F. Herreshoff John B. Pearse C Bowen M T. Bennett Asylum A. Fea Ea Guardian Bal Iza Church John Tenerac F.G Morley Julia A. Vaughn Ellen St. Luther Residant Aume Radio Irs Elizabeth I Goan Wm. E. Fales H.A. Coggeshall William Vincent Wm. E. Spooner & Son Mary A.pitman Mary Tanner A.J. Coggeshall John Gladding Cosgesha Sarah R. Glad Geraldine C. Simons Mary. i. Arses North Nnaompson Hattie Frisbie South Angell ¢ Co Annie P. Waldron A. A. Greene HH. C. Sayles Grand Army of Republic Annie E.cole Paniel Winery North East Wiliam Bradford S.ot Peal Xee William R. Taylor Wm. R Paso Sentee Thomas Gayton Wm. H. Martin N. D Charles F. Brown John F. Munro Robert H. Bullock Clara S. Haile N. S Charles Trombly Loring Alfred Pierce Hhott Haniel Co Tilley Cole Ole & Co North District Wm. Balor Par Lock Sinde & West Ad Iramabie Joseph F. Il Nate Amin Jonathan D Waldron George Tilley Boston Paylor Bristol C Bedell Bristol Gas Light Company James Philips & Company Waldron Luther & Munro J.B. Munro Wm. B. Spooner & Son G. N. White J. H. Lake W.J. Tilley W.A. Rawson W.R&. Taylor N.F. Oil Richmond Manufacturing Co B. T. Munro Nathan N Cole Cole Brothers C.C. Pearse Ser W.A. Pawan Sf Eh J S. Luther C.F. Simmons Paiing & Warn Stephen C. Williston John R. Slade, Jr J.H. Manchester William M. Coit C A.greene Reuben Coffin A.B. &d. McCaw Richard R. Magee George Edwards Fire Department

A Yankee Captain and the Havana Treasure

Jedediah Spinner on Mount Desert owns the schooner Betsey Jenkins with four sons. While sailing to Havana with iron machinery, they fend off pirates, recover a stash of forty thousand silver dollars, and lead a daring escape. Spinner then captures the pirates, hands them to authorities, and retires wealthy with a governor’s medal.

Mount Desert Maine Jedediah Spinner Grand Bank Betsey Jenkins Seth Andrew John Samuel Jedediah Havana Spinner Sam Hailoa Captain Spinner Charleston Villian Seth Spinner Withal

Perseverance and Truth, A Quotation Pair

A miscellaneous note quotes a renowned author urging perseverance as a friend experience as counsel caution as elder brother and hope as guardian. It adds that curiosity is baffled by the plain unvarnished truth, which mystifies human intelligence.

Happiness and Wisdom Contrast in Thoughtful Maxim

A reflection notes that the person who believes themselves happiest is likely so, while the one who regards themselves as wisest often turns out to be the greatest fool.

Toere

Education and religion urged for birth of eldest son

A mother writes to one of her sons on the birth of his eldest child urging education to ensure usefulness and religion for a happy death. The letter ends with a blessing and a note on parental hopes for the infant's future.

Diverging Roads to Distinction in Vocation

The text states that peak excellence rarely comes from multiple careers. Paths to fame in different fields diverge and focusing on one path causes distance from the other.

The Truce Art of Agreeable Conversation by Addison

The quote explains that agreeable behavior matters more than wit or learning. A person who seems pleased and friendly can win minds and win favor, even without strong intellect, highlighting the value of sociable conduct over entertainment.

Addison

Homes Education Over School Instruction

The piece argues that home education outstrips school learning, stressing that the parental home under warm fireside affection forms the deepest physical, moral, and mental habits. It asserts that schools can never replace vigilant parental guidance and example at home.

To Day We Gather and Day After

A reflective passage contrasts today's vibrant nature with tomorrow's decay. It notes flowers, wreaths, green earth, birds, insects, buildings, and cattle, all fading into ruin, silence, or destruction as time advances. The tone emphasizes impermanence and the fleeting beauty of life.

Thouand

Liberal view of religion and unity in faith

Channing argues that Nature Providence and Christianity show liberal generous trust toward people. He says true believers from different denominations share core faith while diverse tongues can still unite in inner worship. He condemns narrow human dogma and arbitrary religious rules.

Channing

The Lost Dollars and Living Together Reflections

A father's lost ten dollars recovered after forty years tests conscience and faith. A second essay extols daily courtesies and gentle manners in family life, urging self sacrifice and fault avoidance to sustain domestic happiness. Both pieces from Hall's Journal of Health frame moral duties in personal and family conduct.

Jacob Esau Ford Jabbok Hall Journal of Lhealth

The Atom of Charcoal in Brambles and Bay Leaves

A poetic reflection on the atom of charcoal cycling through earth and life. It traces its journey from ancient volcanic air into plant tissue, through coal, and back to sunlight, rain, flowers, fruit, and the human body, underscoring the unity of nature.

Footwear and health: dangers of cold feet and tight boots

A health note warns feet are crucial for circulation and overall well being. It criticizes tight fashionable footwear and air tight coverings, urges thick leather boots with free circulation, and cautions against sudden changes between warm and cold shoes to prevent illness.

Why a Newspaper Matters to a Family

Franklin argues newspapers enrich a household by supplying information for use in life. A family lacking a paper lags behind in general knowledge while children miss reading culture. The text contrasts idle domestic life with the mental rewards of newspaper reading.

Times Franklin

Apple on the carpet tests leadership in Mohammed Ali tale

Aboard a divan the ruler Mohammed Ali sets a test by placing an apple in the carpet center and ordering officers to reach it without stepping on the carpet. Ibrahim the short crafts a solution by folding the carpet, proving wit can decide command. The anecdote cites Columbus and Gordian knot as parallels.

Mohammed Ali Nighd Mohammed Ali Ibrahim Pacha Columbus Alexander Appleton

The Great Secret of Success in Life

A philosophical note asserts that success hinges on readiness when opportunity arrives, urging personal preparation and timely action as key factors.

Wonderful Krupp Iron Works of Essen Highlight Massive Machinery

The Krupp iron works at Essen cover about eight square miles with a 1.5 mile covered area. Ten thousand workers operate under strict discipline. The plant produces forty nine hammers including a fifty ton hammer with a 500000 dollar cost. In 1866 the works turned out 61000 tons of steel and cast all large German cannons.

Germany

Beautify Your Farms and Raise Property Value

The article argues spending to improve a farm s outward appearance increases market value and personal enjoyment. Well-painted buildings, tidy yards, fences, shade trees, and clean fields boost appeal and community impression, encouraging steady, tasteful upkeep year by year.

Public Laws Amended Providence Streets And Town Powers

The 1872 act amends Chapter 942 and Chapter 598 to empower Providence City Council to postpone or abolish the office of Superintendent of Streets and Surveyor of Highways. It allows appointing public works commissioners by joint vote and outlines duties and terms. Westerly and East Providence Town Councils gain authority to regulate sidewalks sewers police lighting mills engines health and safety rules with penalties up to fifty dollars or three months. A true copy is attested by Secretary of State Joan R. Barnett.

City of Providence General Assembly Westerly East Providence Joan R. Barnlett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phenix Building Hope Street Jove Sidney S. Rider & Bro J. L. Hammett Wm. H. Morse Wm. B. Spooner Nathan C. Bedell Wm. Barstow S. F. Pearse H.C. Sayles Annie W. Bradford H. Anmuela Coggeshall Hattie Frisbire K. Oil Gladding Bro & Co S. S. Rider , Bro Wm. H Morse Antoni Wilcox R.S. Andrews C. A. Greene Nathan Warren Hammond, Angell & Co England Win Bradford Col State For Public Schools Southdown Tabitha Laws OF Rhode Island
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