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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1886
Page
2
The body of Dr. Dio Lewis was cremated at Fresh Pond Illinois on Monday afternoon. The report notes the cremation proceeding as the final ceremony for the physician.
Little is known about polar eclipses effects on the atmosphere. Norwegian seamen in favorable localities are asked to record barometric and thermometric data during the total eclipse of August 29. Prince Putiatin, between St Petersburg and Moscow, found a Stone Age grindstone engraving Ursa Major. a similar find was made near Weimar, Germany.
An Illinois newspaper notes a Palmyra farm scene where a peach tree blown down by the wind was placed over a soap kettle. Heat from the fire caused the broken trunk to burst into full bloom despite no blossoms being present earlier.
An experiment transporting fresh fruit from South Australia to England succeeded. Apples pears and grapes were packed in sawdust and kept in a cold chamber at 40 degrees. The fruit arrived in London in excellent condition.
Brussels Observatory astronomer Mons J C Houzeau suggests another planet beyond Venus called Neith. Seven telescopic sightings near Venus since 1764 imply a body with an orbit near Venus, or slightly larger, possibly making it Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. It would align with Venus at intervals just under three years. amateurs are urged to search.
Special investigations of thunderstorms are under way in several European countries and have recently begun in the United States Signal Service. The New England Meteorological Society in 1885 enlisted 3800 volunteers and hopes to increase observers this summer. A simple class requires no instruments, inviting all interested, with a Term-day notice 36 to 48 hours ahead issued from Washington and repeated to New England newspapers.
From Our Regular Correspondent Washington Letter May 24 1886 notes President Cleveland may push Congress to adjourn soon as Democrats weather a blunder-prone session. The piece jokes about potential marriage, a rosebowered country seat near Washington, and political pressures on weary Democrats and office seekers. It covers Capitol busts for Vice Presidents, a proposed Stanton monument, service pension bills, and letters to General Logan on pensions and politics.
In portions of Texas a severe drought curbs grazing and water, leading to widespread loss of livestock. Farmers report depleted pastures and dwindling forage, with many sheep and cattle perishing as the heat and drought persist. The situation threatens rural herds and ongoing agricultural livelihoods across affected counties.
The sea acts as a tomb for moulds and aerial germs. Land winds carry microscopic life near continents, but beyond 50 to 75 miles from coasts the impurity disappears. Moreau and Miquel claim pestilential atmospheres are purified by the sea, which forms a barrier to epidemics. Sea winds cleanse land air as they pass.
A January night in Tschembar Siberia featured a meteoric rush with wind gusts and a loud explosion that felled a horse and shattered ice on a nearby lake. A second distant shock was reported ten minutes later, with a third terrific blast observed elsewhere about a dozen miles away. Ayer’s products advertise Sarsaparilla extract with iodide of potassium and iron for blood purification, claiming strong control over scrofulous diseases. Backbone pills claim to relieve stitches, inflation, and bowel soreness, promoting digestion and constipation relief.
The Chicago Times reports Isbor troubles will cut building activity this year. Architects estimate a potential building census of 25 million dollars, while total erected value may fall by about 10 million. Of that, 40 percent represents labor, about 4 million, affecting nearly 15,000 workers.
The W. C. T. U. Echoes of Albert Lea Minnesota praises public meetings with familiar songs and good reading. It calls every Church Sunday School and Temperance Society to send 40 cents for 100 copies.
A colorful survey of summer fashion trends notes new fabrics, trims, and silhouettes across major stores. It highlights stripes, open meshed fabrics, guipure embroidery, washable dresses, kilts for woolen skirts, lace trims, and bold color pairings while naming style details and decorative techniques seen in garments and accessories.
Local notices announce Rogation Sunday tomorrow and Ascension Day next Thursday. Memorial Day will be observed in this town on Monday. The steamer Canonicus will make trips to Newport for Decoration Day. Section day was rainy and wet. the Governor inaugurated to reign for the year ensuing was Wet. The Bristol County Court of Common Pleas will meet Thursday morning next. The Fall River and Providence steam boat Co. update Summer timetable leaving Providence at 3.30 a.m. instead of 3. A Memorial Sunday service of Babbitt Post No. 15 G. A. R. will be held at State Street M E Church tomorrow evening at 7.30.
The Rt Rev Bishop Hendricken will visit St Marys Church tomorrow morning to administer confirmation to about 125 candidates. Babbitt Post will place flowers on 101 soldiers graves and sallogs graves next Monday at North Cemetery and Juniper Hill Cemetery. Elder E McCulloch of Lynn Mass gave an address on Gospel Temperance at Byfield School on Sunday at 645 PM.
Annual meeting of the officers and Board of Managers of the Old Ladies' Home to be held in the Chapel of the Congregational Church on Wednesday June 2 at 4 15 PM. All interested in the institution's success are invited to attend.
Ka Rev Father Carrigan of St Marys Church has returned from Europe after a health improvement. He was in London in May and is expected home around the 20th of next month.
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad adds two trains and adjusts others starting Monday. Bristol to Providence trains depart at 5.50, 7.90, 7.45, 8.45, 9.20 a.m. and 12.42, 2.57, 5.30, 6.15 p.m. per the new timetable on this page.
In Providence County Supreme Court on Tuesday May 25 before Judges Matteson and Siiness the petition for a new trial in the case Charles W. Kerstein vs R Arnold Gladding was granted without costs on grounds of newly discovered evidence.
A Thursday evening May party at Town Hall drew a fair crowd despite bad weather. Events included games, hoop quoits, waltzes, tug of war, a grand May pole dance, and dancing past midnight. Miss Lillian F. Dunbar was crowned May Queen. Bo Mr. Robert N. Turner will begin delivering Horace Peck Farm milk on June 1. Prices for June 1 to November 1 are five cents per quart. His milk wagon is well presented and Turner vows to stay if there is sufficient encouragement.
A special probate court met Monday forenoon to act on Hezekiah W. Church as guardian of William Henderson seeking authority to sell ward's real estate. Bond set at 1200 with sureties Samuel W. Church and Charles H. Church. An inventory of the ward's estate was presented, examined, and ordered recorded.
The E T A Veterans Association hosted a May party in Town Hall on Friday night featuring a May pole march by young ladies, chorus singing including Seesaw Genevieve and Little Boy Blue, crowning of May Queen Ella Dunbar, performances by Amalg O Williston, Col. Straight's twins in a statue dance, and Mrs Spinwigs Washing Day. White's Orchestra provided music and a social dance followed, drawing hearty applause for the acts including the Straight twins.
Memorial Day plans announced by Babbitt Post No. 15 G A R with 10 AM assembly at Court House and a parade route ending in Memorial services at Town Hall, Juniper Hill and North Cemetery. Includes speakers Rev Alonzo H Hoyt Samuel Norris Jr Henry W Hayes. Also town actions funding Bristol Female Charitable Society and fire company grants, and Briston Temperance Union constitution.
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