New England figures and sights in brief
Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes resides in a refined Back Bay home in Boston. A bill to abolish the Marine Corps faces stubborn opposition in Congress. An exhibition on minerals ceramics and glass making opens May 15 in Madrid. Newport moves to urge President Arthur to appoint George T Downing of the city as Minister to Liberia. An earthquake in Costa Rica was exaggerated, destroying four towns and killing thousands. Excavations at Assos Asia Minor by the American Institute of Arch Æology may be suspended with $50,000 needed. A Hartford girl, 18, jailed her mother for hours after a sewing dispute. French Northern Railway tests electric headlights on locomotives and plans to light interiors of cars.
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Newport
Arthur
George T. Downing
Liberia
Aztec Calendar Stone Recovered Near Mexico City Cathedral
A newly found Aztec calendar stone in Mexico measures eight by six feet and bears a clearly cut calendrical design near its center. Captain Bardus reports the discovery, noting the artifact mirrors the famed Aztec Calendar Stone now mounted at the Cathedral in the City of Mexico.
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Mexico
Bardus
Loss of Grass Valley Gold of Ophir Rose Tree
Winds destroyed the famed Gold of Ophir rose tree in Grass Valley California. The stem measured 26 inches around and the shrub grew around a 50 foot oak, forming a mass of golden blooms when in full bloom. The owner had previously rebuilt after a wind uprooted the oak, but this damage proved irremediable and naturalists lament the loss.
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Grass Valley
California
Santa Rosa
White House Dinner Highlights and a Public Office Tragedy
Washington correspondent Phaks reports a twenty cover dinner at the President's mansion with illuminated rooms and floral decor. A Washington public office shooting yields another tragic death linked to alcohol, raising questions of personal responsibility among leaders and officials.
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Washington
Phaks
Capital
Hiawatha
White House
Capitol
Himn
Delightful Rip Van Winkle volumes offered by Useful Knowledge
The Useful Knowledge Publishing Company in New York markets Irving sketches, including Ievine's Ar Van Waovere, in red lined gilt edge editions at 35 cents, mail order 40 cents. Cloth bound 23 cents postpaid, new "Utility" binding 13 cents. Specimens and catalogues available on request from 162 William Street, NYC.
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Ievine
Ar van Waovere
Rip van Winkle
Washington Irving
Joseph Jefferson
Irving
Useful Knowledge Publishing Company
New York City
The
William Street
Lightning Kills Fish in Leck Pond, Nassau Grand Duchy
A severe storm at Leck in the Grand Duchy of Nassau reports a bolt of lightning striking a fish pond. The following morning all fish were found dead floating on the surface. Examination showed no wounds. the fish appeared boiled, and their meat fell apart when handled.
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Leck
Grand Duchy of
Nassau
Iowa shale as locomotive fuel sparks Sioux City report
An extensive bed of combustible shale found near Fort Randall is drawing attention in Iowa. Sioux City Journal notes shale was tested in coal stoves and burned freely in open air. Trials planned to evaluate it as locomotive fuel. It was discovered during a coal scratch at thirty six feet and extends along the river bluff, containing petroleum and resembling cannel coal.
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Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Fort Randall
Ex Indian Missionary sues Bishop over slander in Niobrara
From Our Own Correspondent New York March 14 1882 reports an ecclesiastical suit as ex missionary Hinman sues Bishop Hare for slander and unjust removal claiming prior attacks failed. The letter also covers Wall Street turmoil, Vanderbilt hospitality, Brooklyn Bridge funding, and a bank robbery scandal.
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New York
Hinman
Hare
Niobrara
Hazael
Rowell
Sindram
Cornell
Conkling
Supreme Court
O’wilde
Wall Street
Vanderbilt
Dr. Webb
Fifth-avenue Palace
Brooklyn Bridge
Gotham
Shephard
Miss Shepard
Fourth National Bank
Knox
Poisonous Agno medicines and quack cures questioned
Town talk notes ridicule As to arsenic and quinine being carried in the body to fight fever and Agne. It praises Ager's Agne Cure as a safe antidote that leaves the system unchanged after recovery. It also mentions Doctor Bush's Compound Tola Syrup as a wondrous remedy claimed by locals.
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Ager
Doctor Bush
Religious and civic notices shift in town events
The schedule lists pay day at National Rubber Co. Works next Monday. Antiquarians costumes to be seen. Baptists renovate their church. A new Catholic Church at Warren to begin April 1. Bristol Temperance League meets Tuesdays. King Philip Steam Fire Engine clambake Wednesday 29th. Elder A Durfee of Richmond will preach at Advent Chapel tomorrow. Great Teacher and the Inquisitive Scholar to be discussed at State Street M E Church senior service.
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National Rubber Co
Warren
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
A. Durfee
Richmond
R& IL
Advent Chapel
State Street M. E
Bristol
R. I
Aaid Town
Peter Gladding
Itpu
J. WH. Young & Co
Nope
Bradford Street
Singers to Perform \"Sherburne\" and More Next Week
Local event promises notable vocal offerings by the community choir described as ye old folks with a program including Sherburne New Jerusalem Complaint Invitation and a requested Bridgewater. The note highlights upcoming performances and special selections.
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Sherburne
New Jerusalem
Bridgewater
Warren Town Meeting Reportcard and Finances
Warren held its annual town meeting last Saturday morning. Officers were elected and town business transacted in an hour and a half. Town debt stands at 5600 dollars with a tax plan of 23000 to 24000 dollars. Four hundred fifty dollars was set aside for the Fourth of July celebration. An advertisement notes Lawando's French Dye-House on page three targeting ladies in Boston and nearby areas, promising prompt, reliable service for distant shipments.
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Warren
Ska Our Lady Friends
Lawando
Boston
Town Hall meeting selects delegates to State Convention
At Saturday’s Town Hall gathering Hop A O Bourn was chosen chairman and O C Barrows secretary. Delegates named Isaac F Williams George O Eddy Henry M Thompson. Town Committee Messia Edward L Bogert Andrew J Sherman Ozro C Barrows.
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Town Hall
Hop. A. O. Bourn
O. C. Barrows
Isaac F. Williams
George O. Eddy
Henry M. Thompson
Messia
Edward L. Bogert
Andrew J. Sherman
Ozro C. Barrows
Library additions and a temperance rally summary
Rogers Free Library lists next week new titles including Plutarch's Essays and Cuban Sketches with introductions and more. A "Moral Suasion Rally" at Town Hall featured D G Frost M T Holden and J Lee with songs by Messia and Frost and a humorous Holden address.
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Rogers Free Library
Plutarch
Emerson
Sheridan
Antietam
Fredericksburg
John Bar
Tourjee
Boston Town
H. E. Sendder
Rosamond Fane
Mass. State Board of Health, Lunacy and Charities
R. I
Town Hall
D. G. Frost
M. T. Holden
J. Lee
Providence
Messia
Lee
Frost
Holden
School Committee meeting and town real estate interest
The School Committee met at Byfield School on Monday with five members present. Reports were received and printed. Miss M A Miller resigned as Intermediate teacher. A request to close Primary afternoon sessions at four was referred to the Examining Committee. A suspect named Philip Riley was arrested after a pursuit ending on Malt House lane and State street. The town sees strong real estate buying, with investors eyeing Bristo for manufacturing, aided by water supply, harbor, and rail facilities promising rapid growth.
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Byfield
M. A. Miller
Annie M. Fitch
Xa Aman
Philip Riley
Ingraham
Malt House Lane
Warren
Hoard
Riley
High Street
State Street
Hope
Oliver Streets
Fall River
Bristol real estate boom and hotel need hailed by Newport gossip
Grisworp of the New England Hotel Gazette notes wild Newport cottage site speculation by Boston buyers and urges Bristol Rhode Island as a safe, profitable investment. He highlights Bristol as a bi centennial town with a fine harbor, rail links, water works, and a need for a first class hotel of sixty to one hundred rooms to serve summer visitors and transients. He also recalls Gen. Burnside’s Bristol home and King Philip nearby, praising panoramic views of Providence Newport and Fall River from Mount Hope.
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Grisworp
Bristol
New England Hotel Gazette
Newport
Boston
Narragansett Bay
Narragansett
R. I
Gen. Burnside
New England
Philip of
Mount Hope
Providence
Fall River
Adjourned Bristol Court Hears Divorce Dockets
An adjourned March term session of the Supreme Court for Bristol County opened with Justice Matteson presiding. The divorce docket included Maria B. Peck vs John H. Peck with extension requested for witnesses, to be ready April 24. Petitions by Patience Dill, Ann McGuire, Maggie Bullock, Abbie Bradley, and Cora Griffin heard or dismissed. further action noted for April 24. Criminal docket to precede trials on that date.
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Patience W. Dill
George Dill
Ann McGuire
Francis McGuire
Maggie J. Bullock
John N. Bullock
Abbie Bradley
James Bradley
Old Trees Shape Bristol Shore Drive Echo
Bristol residents urged to protect legacy of ancient trees amid plans for development and rail route changes. Advocates argue shade and beauty boost property appeal, urging preservation and new plantings along a proposed shore drive replacing the current railroad alignment.
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J. Monroe Taylor
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James Lawless
James E. French
Wood Street
John Colling
Burton Street
L. C. Richmond
Fox Hill
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Land of Rest
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Tourville
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Bristol Phoenix
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Geo. C. G@oodwin & Co
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Orrick
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L. B. B. Colt
Francis Colwell
Westminster Street
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Bradford Streets
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Hope Street
East Side
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Palmer
Portsmouth
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Lewis
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G. Noyes
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John Collins
Thomas J. Usher
Chace & Butts
Exchange Street
BR. 1
Ransact
New York Stock Exchange
Aniel B. Doherty
Doherty
A. Wesson
Dyer Street
Crawford Munro
Kennedy
Peter Cooper
R. J. Bent
Briatol
Rhods Island
William Carty
Lawrence H. Foster
Lizzie Sharkey
A. Sherman
Aly
Providence Furniture
Mathewson Street
Providence, R. I
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United States
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McTammany
C. J. McTammany, Jr
Tnventor
Worcester, Mass
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U. S
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Briato
William R. Taylor
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Boston Cash
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Pnebl Leria
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