Diverse notices from Ross County to New Zealand
Entries report coal in Ross County Ohio seven feet thick, a Texan woman breeding silk worms in her yard, Miss Lizzie Sargent pursuing medical studies in Germany, memorial trees planted in Cincinnati, and remarks on Jura movements and leather tanning. Other items note a Connecticut woman lawyer’s bar exam, E A Keely's Williamsport boiler business, a giant ancient tree hollow with human bones in New Zealand, a Philadelphia moon-gazing anecdote, Ballou's Magazine review and price, a Washington correspondent on temperance and beer consumption trends, and the social impact of German beer culture.
Death of Tsomas Army and Fall River News Pioneer
Mr Thomas Almy senior member of the firm Almy Milne Co publishers of the Fall River Daily News died May 7th. Born February 1819 in Tiverton R I he learned printing and helped launch several papers including the Archetype Argus Mechanic Wampanoag Weekly News and Daily News. A prominent civic figure with a long record of public service and Christian benevolence, his life leaves an enviable reputation. Fall River correspondent of Providence Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsomas Army
Thomas Almy
Almy, Milne & Co
Fall River
Paann
Providence Journal
Almy
Judge Lapham
The
Archetype
Argus
Mechanic
Wampanoag
John C. Milne
Weekly News
Daily News
Government chemist analyzes two baking powders
The government chemist analyzes Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder and Royal Baking Powder, reporting gas content and constituents. He notes creaming acid and tartrate formation, certifying Cleveland's powder as a pure dream of tartar baking powder and cites multiple chemists who deem it pure and healthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Love
New Yong
Jan'y 17Th
Johnson
Yale College
Genth
University of Pennsylvania
Morton
The
Stevens Institute
Wm. H. Habirshaw
Chemical Trade of
New York
Hal
Journal of Health
Garfield Statue Fund Leverages National Help in Washington
A Civil War era society proposes a Washington statue for late President James A Garfield. A national drive begins with a target of one dollar per donor on Decoration Day, inviting subscriptions via press and postmasters and recording names for cornerstone deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Washington
James Abram Garfield
P. H. Sheridan
United States
America
Republic
James Barnett
Cleveland
Sura
Chicago
Axson G. McCoor
New York
A. Rosison
Pittsburgh
A. B. Unperwoop
Boston
Mass
Joan Kum
Nashville
Tenn
Henry M. Crst
Cincinnati
O. J
New York Letters May 16 1883 A lively city view
From Our Own Correspondents New York letter notes Darwin dead sunspots icebergs in Gulf Stream and new comet. The city reels with storms yet gaiety persists as theatres flourish and the Music Festival nets a profit. Yachtsmen await Queen's Cup glory while mining and rents rise. social life buzzes with Stokes receptions and a pricey French painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Darwin
Gulf Stream
Smitihy May
Lorillard
England
Stokes
James Fisk
Scoville
Emigration Commission
Russia
Uncle Sam
The
Hebrew's Aid Society
Oscar Wilde
Wallack’s
Lincolne Presidente
Brooklyn
Raprx
Bristol Court Adjourns and Masons Appoint Deputy
An adjourned session of the May term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol county will be held in the Court House next Saturday. Rev Henry Crocker will deliver a memorial sermon at the Congregational Church on Sunday evening. At the Grand Lodge meeting in Providence Charles H Whedon of this town was named District Deputy Grand Master for the 8th Masonic District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Bristol County
Court House
State Street M. E
Henry Crocker
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Bristol Veteran Association
Grand Lodge of Masons
Providence
Charles H. Whedon
Henry Stevens
Bradford Street
Richard Dunbar
Wilcox
John P. Simmons
George AD. Arnold
The
M. T. Bennett
St. Michael's
Andrew R. Trotter
Methodist Episcopal
Frederic A. Warner
Baptist
Charles H. Spooner
Advent Chapel
A. Durfee
Sudden death of a bank horse owned by Marcus A. Franklin
A horse valued at $125 died suddenly near the Post Office on Hope Street Monday morning after showing no prior illness. The animal collapsed after spasmodic hind-leg movement and a general tremor, dying within five minutes. Also reported are Fourth of July preparations, with Col. Colt as chairman and Col. Eddy as secretary, the National Band to perform, and planned processional escorts. Real estate transfers in May include multiple lots sold on Catharine, Collins, Woodlawn, Mason, Garfield, and Monro avenues, with prices ranging from $225 to $650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. P. Colt
Geo. O. Eddy
National Band
Providence
Geo. T. French, Esq
Frederic Williams
A. O. Bourn
First Light Infantry Regiment
Littlefield
Fay
Congressional
James Jurvingstone
Herbert M. Howe
Catharine Street
Wood Street
John Collins
John B. Wing
Belle T. Wing
Collins Street
William H Dunbar
Charles Collins
Woodlawn Avenue
David A. Pierce
Henry P. Pierce
Mason W. Pierce
Augusta H. Forth
Sigmund Forth
Mason Avenue
Mount Jane
William H. Dunbar
Emma J. DeCosta
Henry L. DeCosta
Garfield Avenue
Julia A. Sherman
William T. Sherman
Nancy L. Davis
Bathsheba
Miller
James A. Miller
Monro and
Lincoln Avenues
Ezra Dixon
Philomaine Baltran
Leon Baltran
Borden Avenue
High
Wood Streets
Gustavus T. Mott
Barbara A. Anderson
James Anderson
Hannah T. Wood
Sarah F. Wood
Marcy A. Wood
Moses Wood
Bay View Avenue
Mount Hope Bay
George W. Jewett
David 4A. Waldreon
Weybosset Street
R. I
Eny
Bristol and Warren lodge event and Arctic sailor remembered
E Bobs Lodge No 12 D of B hosts a pleasant evening with Celestia Lodge and United Brothers Lodge in attendance. The piece also recalls Bristol Water Works plan to supply the town from Kirkemuit river, with work starting soon and aim to deliver water by September 15. Also reported is the Sixteenth Annual Report of the CampRen's Home Board detailing care of eighteen children, staffing changes, bequest benefits, and calls for local support. The Jeannette Arctic expedition section notes Henry Diamond Warren, Bristol-born seaman, presumed lost, with family details provided. An advert for Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobs Lodge
D. of B
Org
Celestia Lodge
Bay of Warren
United Brothers Lodge
George H. Norman
Bristol Water Works
Kirkemuit
Bristol
Warren
Newport
Massachusetts
CampRen
Miss Gartside
Gartside
Greene
Paani
Board of Managers
A. B. Watson
Lona
Jeannette
Henry Diamond Warren
Philadelphia
Ohip
de Long
Chip
8. P. Burdict
Parrish Street
New Bedford
Mass
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Bristol Harbor
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Bristol Phenix
Navy Department
Dane
Ross County
L. G. Coburn
Lndy
San Antonio
Texas
Lizzie Sargent
Germany
Pacific Medical College
Garfield
Garfieldplace
Jura
M. Girardot
Miss Hall
Connecticut
Bar Association
Jzame Journal
Supreme Court
E. A. Keely
Williamsport
New Zealand
Eighth
Market Streets
Dr. Bull
Bull
Ballou’s Magazine
India
Thames & Talbot
Hawley Street
United States Brewers’ Association
Earth
Hood
W. E. Kollock
Madison
Wisconsin
Ayer
Ranning
NEW Home Sewing Machine CO
Union Square
General Burnside
Bristol Gas Light Company
Hope
Washington Streets
Bristol High School
Warren High School
E. P. Brownell, Jr
Orienta
Herreshoff Mafg. Co
Mr. Locke
Bie
Edward Ryan
William Feeney
Feeney
Wistar
Burlington
Pyle
James Pyle
East Danvees
Bradley
James Richardson
Charles P. Trase
Doctor Bush
New England
Messrs. C. C. Heintzeman & Co
Westminster Street
Dr. Bush
Presley & Greene
7Th Street
Washington, D. C
Voltaic Belt Co
Arshall, Mich
Walnut Leaf
Chas. N. Crittenton
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
W. H. Buffington
Ag-T. H. Shipman
State Street
High Streets
DR. J. C. Gallup
Dentibt
Hope Street
G.P. Barnes
Hope and
Bradford Streets
WM. H. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
Herman Canfield
Puisicaux
Misses Cushman
Robert Marble
South Rehoboth
Eliza
Hiram Horton
Luther
Rehoboth
Wilber
Martha Wilber
McNally
Thomas McNally
Phoenix Marine Journal
Bart of
Bristol, B. I
RIVED
K. Borden
Orswell
River
B. Durfee
Gannon
Unday
Borden Reynolda
Borden
Reynolds
Schr
Whale
Stowe
Prudence
Teazer
Willis
Portamouth
Suamer Bors
Saaaatanatet Ee
Steamer
R. Borden
John G. Sparks
Thames Street
Chas
D.W. Brownell
Burton Streets
Pearse & Son
New York County
Lope Street
Union Street
Chas. D W. Brownell
Charles C. Hearne
Frankfort St
B. H. Gladding & CO
Basses
Cor J Sorets
Dent's
Foulard
Cheney Brothers
B.H. Gladding & Co
Celestial Tea CO
Westminster
C. EK
N. Dela, Ave
Parker's
Ginger
Hiscox T Co
Ork
Lon
Underwood
B. B. Russell
Royal Wilton
Axminster
Moquette
Body Brussels
Tapestry
Brussels
Ingrams
Providence Furniture
Mathewson Street
Providence, R&r, I
Providence Furniture Co
Word Mantel
Inah Woodson
Potter and Company
Ainster Street
Dorrance
Alingtow
T. Joseph
Deal- Nebraska
Misanuet
Dallas
New Mexico
Arizona
Mae B Yeston
Jowa
Lea
Minneapolis
St Paul
Universal
Kansas City
U. S
Canada
Union
Wenyner
John D. A
Broadway
T. J. Potter
Washington St
G. W. Ingraham
Mbrey
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