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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1884

Page

2

Discovery of cholera organism in Calcutta water tank

German doctors studying cholera in Egypt and India report finding the bacteria-like organisms in a Calcutta water tank used by affected persons. They note the organisms declined as the outbreak faded and seek to determine if the ciliates cause or result from cholera, a link not yet proven.

Egypt India Calcutta

Town Council Meeting Actions and Appointments

The Town Council met in the Council Chamber with full board present. The heirs of John Bullock nuisance case was dismissed after abatement. Deputy Bosworth to abate at the old brick school house. Burnside Memorial building insured for 8000. Wardwell and Williams named to place it. Committees formed for Fourth of July celebration and Memorial Day. Edward Anthony Jr and others appointed to school committee vacancies. Orrin Wilson et al named Memorial Day Committee. $100 to be paid. Raymond Perry appointed Special Constable without salary. John Lawton discharged from police force. Spooner and Reynolds to survey highways per annual town meeting resolution.

John Bullock Bosworth Burnside Memorial Wardwell and Williams Edward Anthony, Jr Frederic F. Gladding Elisha M. Wardwell Joseph B. Burgens James C. Salisbury Stephen F. Peckham Jerome B. Greene Orrin Wilson George O. Eddy Charles A. Barbour H M. Howe Charles A. Waldron Raymond H. Perry John Lawton Spooner Reynolds PHNIX Afitiona Bristol

Town Council Asked to Explain Gas Lighting Costs

A taxpayer questions 1879 gas lighting charges. He notes 43 lights cost about $489 at $3.50 per 1000 ft with 10 percent discount, 56 lights used last year should cost about $637, yet $1,261 was billed. He asks what happened to the excess $624 and seeks explanations from the council.

Bprroz Tose A. C. Bennett

Indian ponies attract attention on DeWolf avenue visit

Dozens of Indian ponies arrived Tuesday afternoon drawing notice as they passed through streets toward grounds and stables near William B. DeWolf's summer residence on DeWolf avenue. Florentine Schneider sold to Ernest J. Geisler a dwelling and lot at DeWolf and Mount Hope, and seven lots numbered 6 through 12 on the plan laid out for Mrs. George W. Jewett, surveyed by Charles F. Chace in May 1883, for a listed price.

Providence Governor Bourn Hope Street Pike William B. DeWolf DeWolf Avenue Florentine Schneider Ernest J. Geisler DeWolf and Mount Hope Avenues George W. Jewett Charles F. Chace Mount Hope Avenue

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