Bristol Phenix May 15 1886 Highlights World News
The issue reports April public debt reduction of 10 965 387.95 dollars. Greece’s coasts blocked by five nations’ warships. Senator John A Logan to visit Providence May 21, at Gov Wetmore’s invitation. Bradbury Brothers complete a small steamer for Willimantic river with Herreshoff boilers. Methodist Conference in Richmond Va considers reunion of northern and southern churches. Russian officials plan a Crimea survey of people and resources. Giant seaweed 1500 feet long found near the equator by the ship Clever. identified as Macrocystis pyrifera. Natal natives describe a large white mushroom eaten fried. African bamboo oil praised as lubricant and possible olive oil substitute. industry developing in French Kongo.
New Star in Andromeda Fades Quickly Says Hall
Prof Asaph Hall reports the newly found star in the Andromeda nebula has faded from seventh magnitude to a speck visible only in large telescopes. He notes twenty to thirty such stars have been observed but no solid theory explains their sudden brightening and dimming.
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Great Andromeda Nebula
Asaph Hall
Washington Letter reflects summer plans of President and Cabinet
Our Washington Letter from May 10 1886 reports the President and his Cabinet intend to take easy summers. Secretary Manning may retire from the Cabinet but is urged to stay for political reasons. The piece covers Manning's influence, New York politics, and the Soldiers Home President occupancy, plus civic reform themes from WCTU and temperance education efforts.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
the Treasury
Old Point Comfort
Albany
Manning
New York
Fairchild
Treasury Department
Tim Campbell
Cleveland
White House
George William Curtis
Civil Service Reform Associations
Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Political compromise and Kirmes event captivate Washington
The piece notes Curtis arguing that Cleveland must balance party needs with reform, predicting disaster from a pure stance. It highlights a grand Kirmes at the National Theatre with society maidens in national costumes and high priced seats, drawing notable patrons including President Corcoran and Mrs. Whitney for charitable support.
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Curtis
Cleveland
National Theatre
Washington
W. W. Corcoran
Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine June 1886 vivid illustrated issue
The June 1886 Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine features numerous full page illustrations including Luray Cave scenes from Page County Virginia and contrasts of the Rhine and Hudson. It also includes a first edition Pilgrim's Progress antique interest with engravings and a Giscomelli bird portrait. Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie at Park Place New York.
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Frank Leslie
Manazre
Luray
Page County
Agustin Shardy
Rhine
Hudson
Pilgrim's Progress
Giscomelli
Park Place
New York
Rheumatism Relief Claim in Two-Year Left Shoulder Pain
Chas Metcalf of Adamz Massachusetts reports two years of left shoulder rheumatism, then claims three days of Athlophoros use ended the pain. He also says sciatica in his right leg vanished entirely after taking the medicine.
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Chas. Metcalf
Adamz
Massachusetts
Local Affairs and church notices in Bristol
Coast Survey officer Captain Charles Hosmer returns home with family after months in Washington. First Baptist Church outlines Sunday services and post Sunday hours for preaching and evening worship. Rev C H Kimball delivers Gettysburg lecture in town hall under G A R. Patrick Murphy arrested for assaults, deemed insane. Captain M C Cahill resigns Bristol Light Infantry command due to ill health and plans to leave town.
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Charles Hosmer
Coast Survey
Washington, D. C
C. H. Kimball
Manchester
N. H
Gettysburg
Town Hall
Babbitt Post, No. 15
G. A. RB
M. C. Cahill
Bristol Light Infantry
Cahill
Infantry
Confederate War Song Series Resumes Next Week
Our Southern letter outlines brief personal observations and experiences. The Confederate War Song series will be resumed next week followed by character sketches of life in the pine woods and descriptions of cities and localities.
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Pine Woods
May party at Town Hall ends season of festivities
Under the B T A V Association a grand May party will be held in Town Hall Friday evening May 21 with music dialogues recitations dancing a May pole and crowning of the May queen. The School Committee met and approved $25 for school apparatus and paid $186.39 in bills. A new Church of Christ was organized April 16 1886 with Rev. Alonzo A. Hoyt as pastor and forty seven members.
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B T. A. V. Association
Town Hall
James Gifford
Church of Christ
Alonzo A. Hoyt
Charles H. Allen
High Street
Court House
Mt Hope
Wm. H. Spooner
Bristol
Catholic Congregational Society
John Liscomb
George Bancroft
Zenobia
Palmyra
Marcus Ward
James A Muller, Jr
Giese
May Queen
A C. Williston
Straight
S.uging
Star Male Quartette. Ltd
Col
Flaherty
A.C Williston
H Frank West
Bristol Home for Destitute Children annual meeting
The Bristol Home for Destitute Children held its annual meeting in the Baptist Church on the 11th. Officers elected include Treasurer Mrs. L. R. Anderstrom and Secretary Mrs. E. B. Bache. The report notes debt-free status, child care, staff changes, and plans for a larger home, with detailed financials and thanks to donors and supporters.
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Bristol Home For
Baptist Church
L. R. Anderstrom
E. B. Bache
C. M. Shepard
H. P. Wardwell
BR. A. Norris
J. M. Gifford
H. F. Bennett
Lillian Munro
E. I. Thompson
Ambrose Waldron
HK. H. Dunbar
John Simmons
G. A. Arnold
Mary Honeywell
Messrs
M. T. Bennett
A. RB. Trotter
F. A. Warner
C. H. Spooner
Board of Managers
Baptist Church Society
Bristol
M. A Bourn
Marian Wilcox
Earth
Gartside
Capt. Collins
C. A. Greene
Panwix
Briggs
St. Michael’s Sunday School
Elisha Hathaway
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