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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1877

Page

2

Lightning Kills Three at Newbern Under Umbrella

In Newbern North Carolina a severe storm kills three young colored individuals a man and two women as they walk home from church beneath a steel handled umbrella. The article notes other political and social commentary topics alongside the tragedy.

Newbern N. C

Civil Discourse Amid Civil War Era Tensions

A concerned editorial notes growing rapprochement between Union factions yet warns that lingering slavery still shapes policy. It condemns petty party hostility toward Secretary of State and urges civility and dignity in American public life amid reports of urban hardship and street poverty during a brutal winter.

William M. Evarts Elvil

New York Beach Show of Dogs Draws Big Attention

Our New York Letter reports The First Annual New York Beach Show of Dogs at Gilmore's Garden. Prices reach 10,000 pounds for a deerhound, with prizes totaling two to three thousand dollars. proceeds aid a Home for sick and homeless dogs. The piece notes a carnival planning, dog fever in upper society, and assorted oddities from treasure schemes to fish at the Aquarium.

Ouor Our New York Torns Bprron Barstow Congress Gilmore New York Beach Bergh Westminster Kennel Club Ulm St. Bernard Queen Victoria Jana Bing Gilmore's Garden Captain Kidd Sec Society For Long Island Coup Jean Békellehi

Reverend Starkweather to preach at local Baptist Church

Rev. G. A. Starkweather of Waterbury Conn will preach at the Baptist Church tomorrow Sunday by exchange with the pastor.

G. A. Starkweather Waterbury, Conn Baptist Church

Charity Needs to Avert Debt at Children's Home in Bristol

The annual report details a steady inmate count, steady health, and board activity. It notes resignations of Moderator Mrs. Harriet Norris and Secretary Miss Isilene Barns, with treasuries strained by wartime-like finances. A broad donor list follows including vegetables fruit and groceries from numerous local households and organizations.

Bosno Ormutouns Campnon Briggs Harriet B. Norris Norris Isilené Barns Board of Managers Samuel W. Church Fred. Easterbrooks Wm. Fred. Fish Elisha M. Wardwell Solon Smith Maria Shepard Trinity Church Mary A. Bourn James Lawless James Gifford Frank Bourn Alfred Luther Wm. Davis Marin Rogers Raymond Perry Wat. B. BeWolf Mary Johnson Theodora Golt Middleton Wm. Gray Jowett Baward Thompson Philip Bourn George Arnold H. B. Noyes Wat Fred Edward I. Thompson Marin Wilpor James Gilly George W. " Easterbrooks Ae Lodge Congregational Picnic E. P. Brownell Good Templars Daughters of Rebekah Groceries Albert Pearse Peter Bradford J. Dew. Perry House Mary A.bourn Davis, & Bunn Solon ‘Smith Edward Thompson David Pierce Charles Waldron John B. Munro William Church Kula Thompson Frank DeWolf Edward Branson Williams Richard 8. Pearse National Rubber Co Robbins Misa Bergey Bourn The Children’s Home R. Lorne Bristol May

Hard to keep riches, life history shows ease of gain

A reflective line notes that human history repeatedly demonstrates it is easier to acquire wealth than to preserve it, suggesting wealth brings ongoing challenges beyond initial attainment.

Ballou's Magazine Juve issue praised for engravings and stories

The Juve number of Ballou's Magazine is issued and praised for its engravings, stories, poetry, and humor from M. Quad. Published by Thames & Talbot Boston, it costs 1.50 per year postpaid and appeals to all ages. Also advertised Speer's Sambuci Wine claimed as pure and beneficial for aged and fever types, and Boston Grocery offers 400 barrels of flour bought before price rise, sharing savings with buyers.

Boston Hope Street Allan Mr. Herreshoff New York Yacht Club Amaryllis Charley Backus New York Providence Journal Balltou Monraty Ballou M. Quad Thames & Talbot Hawley Street Speer Messrs. Temple & Palmer Westminster Street Providence Europe Oak Hall Kilham & Mears Goodrich & Dyer L. A. Huntington Messrs. Srmmons & Son Oak Hallarich Messrs. Simmons & Son Boston Paper Parker

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