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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1871
Page
2
Governor Seth Padelford proclaims the 1871 statewide vote results on constitutional amendments. Article V extends male U S suffrage. Article VI abolishes a certain faction. Article VII bans sectarian school funding. Final figures show approved and rejected tallies for each measure.
A September 1871 letter reflects on a crime surge in American cities including furor over treasury fraud led by a state senator, a Chicago fire disaster, and a Utah Mormon controversy. It notes vigilante mood, calls for justice, and urges aid for distressed regions, with a Brown County Wisconsin viewpoint on local industry and disaster recovery.
The Justices' Court heard a No'! cases word on Tuesday. Geo. H. Reynolds has moved his store from State street to the former H. C. Gifford location on Bradford street. Librarian's report shows John R. Gardner donated thirty volumes to the Y M C A library during the past year.
Mrs Lotty Hough presented Popping the Question at Town Hall on Thursday evening to the season's largest crowd, the lecture delivering amusement and interest to attendees.
A prayer meeting under the Christian Association will be held at the Asylum tomorrow morning at 10:30. All interested are invited to attend.
Examinations will be held next week starting Monday morning and running through Friday noon. Wednesday afternoon will feature general exercises and Friday forenoon will include general examinations and exercises.
A Bible class met Saturday evening at the Y M C A rooms. The first chapter of Hebrews was chosen as the next lesson. All interested in scriptural study are invited to attend this Saturday at eight o'clock.
A four year old girl, daughter of a local professional man, told a Quaker lady in the Providence depot that she is not the one asked her age but is "little Jennie" and she answers with a playful retort.
The 200 ton clipper built vessel to sail for Providence and Porto Rico with a produce load. Also, the School Committee votes to open evening schools December 1 with boys at Centre Primary School and girls at Brick School House, four evenings weekly.
Reader audience will be pleased as humorist Comical Brown returns to Town Hall for an evening of music and jokes. It is just over a year since his last visit and audiences then showed wide appreciation. Ticket advice urges securing seats before arriving to avoid rush.
Rev Dr O H Tiffany will present the fourth G A R Course lecture on Wednesday evening next the 15th inst The Newark Daily Advertiser describes the talk as a fine descriptive performance rich in metaphor travel anecdotes and vivid California Yosemite scenery The Daily Eagle Grand Rapids praises Dr Tiffany as one of the finest public speakers in the country
A London reader report notes that collections raised on October 15 in Bristol Rhode Island churches were sent to Chicago for fire relief. M W Pierce Jr, treasurer, forwarded funds totaling 312.52 dollars to the Chicago Relief and Aid Society via the First National Bank of Bristol. The Chicago mayor expresses gratitude for the charity and lands donated for relief.
The Spooner family marks fifty years of marriage with a large Bristol gathering on High Street. Messages from Rev. Dr. Shepard Rev. J P Lane and Rev C P Osborne share congratulations as the occasion includes a baptism and a family program.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate was held in the Council Chamber. The will of George M. Coit was proved and recorded, executor James C. Brown named with bond 500. The will of Ann E. Coggeshall approved with executor James F. Coggeshall and bond 500. Addie F. Lawless appointed administratrix of Gilbert R. Lawless with bond 7000. John H. Collins appointed administrator of James T. Collins with bond 1000. Appraisers listed. Guardian accounts examined and allowed. Final account of William R. Taylor as administrator of John Gladding Jr. allowed.
The council received and continued the estate petitions of Isaiah Simmons and Martha Daggett for administrator actions and property sales. An appropriation of fifteen dollars was made for Broad Common road repairs under George W. Peckham, with notices issued for tax remission petitions. Accounts totaling 2 079 80 were allowed for armory, police, school street work, highways, poor relief, and various vendors, with adjournment set for Friday at eight.
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