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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1885

Page

2

Walter von Goethe obituary signals poet’s descendant's death

The report notes Walter von Goethe, grandson of the poet, is dead. Other items mention New York juror arrest in Richard Short trial, a $738 million banking figure, and various unrelated notes on crime, banking, and press appointments.

Walter von Goethe Richard Short New York

Tragedy in Swanzey Farmroom Death by Throat Cut

James Burns died Sunday morning in Swanzey Massachusetts from a throat cut inflicted by Charles Johnson a farm hand of Josephus Barrows. Johnson claims accidental cutting but evidence suggests murder and he was arrested and moved to Fall River. The rest of the text reviews a paper on Bogota with colorful notes and a panorama of illustrations.

Ich James Burns Swanzey Mass Charles Johnson Josephus Barrows Johnson Fall River Santa Fe de Bogota Juno Jasper Sabana Humboldt

Charity fete in Paris aids Maternelle Society

A Paris charity event at George Petit’s gallery features high society guests and a burlesque concert to benefit the Oeuvre de Charite Maternelle for newborns. Admission costs 20 francs or four dollars, with a mix of music, costumes, and social display.

George Petit Rue de Seze Oeuvre de Charite Maternelle Monsieur Widoe Paris

Paris Springtime Charity Garden Party 1885

Paris in springtime hosts a charity fête on the Champs Elysees with the Duchess d Uzes hotel gardens open to the public for five francs. The event features fancy article sales, garden dog races, and high society attendees, with proceeds benefiting the Villepinte asylum for young consumptives. The writer mentions the Figaro and local quirks while noting weather and a need for proofreader vigilance.

Paris Crais Champs Elysees Palais Elysee New York Crowton Champ Elysees D’ Uzes New York Herald of Paris Silas Wegg Figaro Villepinte

Tea Sets and Utensils Advertised Prices

Listing of tea sets lilting ice pitchers tasters voiles dishes pickle jars receivers spoon holders children's cups baskets forks spoons dessert forks dessert spoons with prices from 1.00 to 4.25 and various lines of numbers and partial words.

Local notices and church service report from town

A town section mentions a week from next Tuesday and ten liquor licenses granted. Rev L. Horti of Brockton Mass preached at State Street M E Church last Sunday evening. The Comptroller of the Currency extended the First National Bank of Bristol's corporate existence to May 12 1905.

First National Bank of Bristol Mzetino Patrick Smith Theodore Foster Rudolph Yuaizer Robert Newbold Henry Manchester Carl Siegel Dolly McCallan Frederick Walsh Wiliam Merone Florentine Schneider Martin V. Newton Qwen Morris L. M. Korttight Ephraim Peckham Reynolds Bristol Neos Russell D. Bullock Russell D Bullock W. Scott Dixon Josigh F Bristol Rhode Island U.S Congress Henry W. Cannon Fast Naional Bank of Brisall Akio N. W. Cannon

Stiletto Yachts Swiftest afloat and arrivals noted

The steam yacht Stiletto built by the Messrs Herreshoffs is praised as the swiftest steam yacht afloat, having reached twenty seven miles per hour. Newport visitor Mr S B Vars promotes inauguration posters for Governor elect Geo Peabody Wetmore on the 26th. Ezra Dixon sails to the International Y M C A Convention and New Orleans Exposition, with plans to return after two to three weeks.

Messrs. Herreshoffs S. 8. Vars Newport Geo Peabody Wetmore Ezra Dixon B. Y. M. C. Association International Y. M. C. A Atlanta New Orleans Exposition

Veterans Observance and Sunday Service in Bristol

The Bristol Veterans assemble at the Hall on State Street at 4 PM and march to cemeteries then return for exercises at the Town Hall. They attend Divine Service at Trinity Church on May 24 by invitation of Rev. Wm. B. Trotter. Members meet again May 24 at 6:30 PM and May 30 at 4 PM. volunteers urged to donate flowers at Mr. Giles Congdon’s greenhouse May 29 and May 30 before noon.

Bristol Hall of Bristol Veteran Association State Street Town Hall Trinity Church Wm. B. Trotter Hall of Onm Wason Coas A. Barnour Henry M. Howe J.T. Pueurs Allen M. Monzoz Bristo Exchange Wm. R. Trotter Rolls &c Ohn Bunyan Adam Chambers Chambers New York Boston First Baptist Church

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