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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1886
Page
2
The document proclaims Thursday November 26 1886 as General Thanksgiving. It urges observance in worship, prayer for guidance and aid for the poor, and notes the governor’s seal and signature in Providence. It references dates in state history and lists officials.
The United States revenue cutter Manhattan reportedly foundered off New Haven Connecticut on Sunday. Survivors on shore reported signals of distress before the vessel vanished. The ship carried twenty five men who are believed to have perished.
The first confederate monument on the Gettysburg battlefield was erected Saturday. Carved from Richmond granite, it marks the Second Maryland infantry position at the foot of Culp's Hill and relates to the July 3 1868 charge. It will be dedicated on July 19.
In New York the mayoral contest ends with Abram Hewitt’s unlikely triumph uniting Democratic factions and preventing Henry George’s ascent. The result beats projected party lines as business interests and cross party voters helped Hewitt, averting George’s reform agenda fears. Also notes Dr Seth Arnold remedies and a child soothing cordial recommendation.
Our Regular Correspondent reports on Democratic losses after the 1886 elections, noting a reduced House majority, shifting political dynamics in Virginia, and debates over causes. The piece also covers President Cleveland’s Boston visit, social life, and urban growth concerns in Washington, plus a forthcoming December conference on a Centennial celebration and a 1892 world exposition.
The Pia Rogers Free Library lists recent additions including Destiny of Man by John Fiske Xenophon's Works Chapman's Plays and Translation of Homer two volumes Mary and Martha Washington Lossing The Red Route Sime The White Heron and other stories Jewett Under the Mendips Marshall Lion of the North and Henty titles.
The Scientific American from New York by Mann & Co. is the leading continental weekly on science mechanics and inventions. It presents latest topics with engravings to illustrate subjects and keeps readers informed on inventions and discoveries of the day.
The prohibitionist vote rose to about 12 000 in Indiana and 25 000 in Wisconsin. Two years earlier Indiana had 8000 and Wisconsin 8500. Democrats blame prohibitionists for defeating their state ticket in Indiana.
If people troubled with colds would take Ayer's Cherry Pectoral before going to church or places of entertainment they would avoid coughing and greatly improve speaker and listener comfort. The preparation allegedly increases voice power and flexibility.
The advertisement promotes Aven's Sarsaparilia as a direct and prompt purifier of the blood and booster of appetite, nerves, and the overall system. It claims the preparation is truly an abrative medicine and urges every invalid to try it.
Town Hall hosted the Bristol Light Infantry fair next week at the Armory. A concert by the Lotus Glee Club of Boston with Minnie Marshall is planned for November 28. The area discusses Rural Improvement Society and Chautauqua Circle addresses. School Committee reports flourishing schools and a treasury balance of $3556.18.
The Board of Managers of the Children's Home acknowledges donations for the month ending November 9 1886. Contributions include money from Mrs Peck two bushel potatoes from Captain Lawless vegetables and fruit from Trinity Church and others such as Mrs Gifford apples a friend half bushel beets Mr Job Wilson sandwiches Miss Shaw two squashes Mrs Hyde clothing Miss North hats Miss Honeywell clothing Mrs A Waldron lining and making a boy's coat Mrs Teele children's toys Rev G L Locke football Mr Trotter clothing and shoes Mrs George Manchester waterproof a friend cooking utensils and a lamp and Mrs Allen Usher.
The body of George Holmes, who disappeared on the night of the 26th, was found floating near Poppasquash shore last Saturday. Medical Examiner Dr Shipman found no marks of violence and ruled accidental drowning. Funeral rites were held at North Cemetery with Rev G L Locke.
The RKL Congregational Conference met at the Congregational Church in town on Wednesday with about fifty delegates. Moderator Rev H A Blake opened with prayer as discussions on Power from on High and Church relation to the Temperance Cause proceeded led by several ministers. An evening sermon followed by Rev F F Emerson.
Bristol Temperance Union voting records from September and October 1886 show efforts to fund and enforce liquor laws. The group met with Town Council members including C. F. Herreshoff Jr and J. Christie to discuss policing the liquor trade and potential appropriations for special constables. The town meeting adjourned with a plan to consider a six hundred dollar appropriation for officer pay.
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