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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1877
Page
2
A collage of political commentary and maritime weather notes spans from Grant's European march to New England campaigns. It comments on Congress,Conkling, Newport, Turkish-Russian conflicts, the Centennial show, and Massachusetts politics with pro or anti Hayes and Rice verdicts.
Accounts suggest certain men oppose General Howard and seek to undermine him. The writer defends his honesty and religious principle, arguing hostility to his service stems from moral and principled opposition rather than merit.
From Our Own Correspondent reports on Tuesday's opening of Theodore B Starr's jewelry and fine art establishment at Broadway and Fifth Avenue. The piece notes Starr's noncommercial artistic aims, the firm’s history with Starr & Marcus, and the intended high standard of craft. It also touches on Brown Brothers & Co. and J S Morgan, Erie Railroad foreclosure news, Morrissey vs Scheller Senate race, and charitable benefits for theater figures.
Local brief mentions include an adjourned Town Council meeting for next Monday evening and school term start next Monday morning. Also noted are a Sunday church service at St Michael's, a grand baby show at Howard Hall starting Monday, and an accident where George Smith injured his foot near the Sugar Refinery.
The proverb-like note asserts that character remains unchanged by external sweetness and that lemons stay lemons despite any sweetness applied. It offers a philosophical contrast between flavor and inherent nature.
Quotation about quick, decisive action in emergencies. It argues a single clear thought and a loud response can be more effective than a second guess in a fire situation. Emphasizes immediacy and courage over hesitation.
Michael Donahue, a teamster, was injured when his horse stepped on him after he fell from the wagon on Wood Street near the Rubber Works on Monday last. The incident caused injuries described as severe. Reports also note the death of Deacon William B. Spooner from aconite poisoning after a pharmacy error. The Spooner case details a fatal narcotic toxin mistaken for a familiar elixir, prompting widespread grief and discussion.
The vacant lot opposite Collins Park has been cleared, replaced by busy mechanics and workingmen. Fresh codfish oysters and shellfish are available at Mr Harrs market at the foot of State Street, with prices suited to the times. Jack Frost’s weather mischief is easing. Trinity parish church construction progresses with foundation walls nearly complete and framing begun. Builders A A Gray & Co Providence and architect W H Colwell are involved on land donated by the late Mrs Ruth B DeWolf, north of Bradford Street and east of the former donor’s dwelling, now rectory.
This obituary recalls Deacon William B. Spooner, long prominent in Bristol, Rhode Island, and New Bedford. Born 1798 in Newport, he built a varied career in baking, oil, candles, whaling, and refining, later running a grocery with his son. He served as Bristol’s bank director and as president of the Bristol Institution for Savings. He married Miriam Manchester in 1821. they celebrated their golden wedding in 1871. He was active in the Congregational Church, temperance, seamen’s welfare, and mission work. He died at his High Street residence, with funeral services held at the Congregational Church and burial in North Cemetery.
Johnson with Abbey illustrations and Miss Thackery new story De Capo appear beside Edward Everett Hale Back to Back. Six short stories include The Man in the Cage by Rebecca Harding Davis and Was it Love or Blindness by the Chimera author. Also notes on Jamrack’s zoological tour and Cosmogony of Paradise Lost. Music news highlights Touch me Gently Father Time by Charlie Baker. Hunt's Remedy advertisement closes.
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