Land sinking in Cape May and Cumberland counties
Prof. Geo H Cook state geologist of New Jersey says based on clear evidence that land in Cape May and Cumberland counties is gradually sinking with about eight feet of surface loss in the last century. Future tests will use practical methods. The article also notes pearl hunting in Mussels and a Tennessee river game where 500 daily searchers collect mussels and marveled at a prized pearl worth 80 dollars in New York. typical values range from 50 cents to 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Cook
New Jersey
Cape May
Cumberland
Ohio
Nashville American
Stone River
Rutherford County
Tennessee
New York
Sumac Industry eyed for American cultivation
It is urged to cultivate the sumac bush more since imports cost about $1,000,000 yearly. The dried leaves, rich in tannic acid, are used in dyeing and fanning. Italian sumac is currently imported, but the wild American plant proves superior, prompting plans to develop a robust domestic industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Volcanic eruption reported at Mount Lapwai Idaho Territory
A correspondent notes an active eruption at Mount Lapwai in the Blue Mountains Idaho Territory. A column of smoke rose from the cone, lava moved a mile toward Salmon, and ashes covered nearby hills amid a strong sulfur odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Lapwai
Blue Mountains
Idaho Territory
Explorers Reach Western Africa in Early War Dispatches
News from several exploring parties in Western Africa arrives with favorable early results. Dr Stecker attempts to reach the Central Lakes from Abyssinia, while Kokoma station works on scientific collections. Dr Pogge and Lt Wissman were at Malange and may be at Kimbundo, and Robert Flegel’s party has penetrated the interior and the great desert. Further reports are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Stecker
Central Lakes
Abyssinia
Kokoma
Pogge
Wissman
Malange
Kimbundo
Robert Flegel
Political notes on post election strength and Tammany power
The Bristol Phenix discusses national and state election results, noting weak GOP performance, New York’s Democratic shift, and Tammany Hall leader John Kelly's enduring influence. It critiques debt scaling, bank opposition, and Virginia’s repudiation vote, warning against anti fiscal moves and post election spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phenix
Borror
Republican Party
New York State
Senate
New York City
Tammany Hall
John Kelly
Hancock
Calvin
Tammany
Virginia
Mahone
Riddleberger
Arthur
Washington
Post Office Department
Leadera i
Mshone
tNo
Public Schools to Open Next Monday Morning
Weather shocks hit Tuesday with lightning thunder snow hail and rain as winter term begins. Fire destroys St Marys Church and two houses near Warren. firemen aid from town. Mr James P Lewis, drowned in New York, laid to rest at North Cemetery after native son return with widow and three children. Sunday services feature A True Man's Test and Triumph at State Street M E Church. Baldwin Place Home for Little Wanderers work addressed by Rev S. Cummings with a children’s choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Warren
James P. Lewis
New York
North
State Street M. E
Cummings
Baldwin Place
Terael
Lydia N. Peck
Fisk
Providence
Alfred W. Fisk
Phililips
Pawtucket
Stella L
Sarah EH
John H. Phillips
Spooner
Acushnet
William A. Spooner
Rare English pheasant shot near Narrows by Bowler
Mr Charles Bowler living at the Narrows, while in the woods adjoining his lands, shot and killed a beautiful small English golden pheasant remarkable for its form and plumage. It is unusually rare to find a third of this species in the vicinity and it may have strayed from a domestic home. On Sunday Rev Hezekiah A Monro officiated at St Michael's Church in a pulpit exchange and other clergy conducted services at various churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bowler
Narrows
Hezekiah A. Monro
Providence
St. Michael’s Church
G.L. Locke
G. W. Morse
Pawtaucket
State Street M. &. Church
E. F. Jones
O. B. Perry
Baltimore
Trinity Church
Anna E. Smith
New York
Advent Chapel
Town Council Grants Crosswalks and Repairs
At the meeting, a petition by A. O. Bourn and others for crosswalks at Bradford street head across Wood street and on the west side across Bradford was granted. Cross walks were ordered on High street across Union. Bills totaling 80.21 were examined and referred to the Auditor. The Congregational Church parsonage is being enlarged for Rev. Henry Stevens. The steamer O Canonicus resumes service between Fall River, this town, and Providence, while the Richard Borden will be laid up for a hull replacement at Noank with a new, staunch hull built by Robert Palmer. The Canonicas has been overhauled, copper removed and replaced, and sheathed with oak for protection against ice. she is now as staunch as ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Bull
South Fifth Avenue
Jordan
Croton
42D Street
Hudson
Hudson River
Astor
Thaurber’s
A. O. Bourn
Bradford Street
Wood Street
Bradford
High Street
Union
Congregational Church and
Henry Stevens
Shepard
O Canonicus
Fall River
Providence
Richard Borden
Noank
Conn
Robert Palmer
Bristol County Sunday School Convention Meets in Barrington
The third annual meeting of the Bristol County Sunday School Convention will be held at the Congregational Church in Barrington on Tuesday with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Eminent workers from Boston and Brown University will address the convention and clergy from the county are urged to attend to ensure full representation. Free return tickets and frequent low fare trips will be arranged for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Congregational Church
Barrington
BR. Méredith
Boston
Albert &. Dunning
Thomas W. Bicknell
L. L
Beston
Massachusetts Congregations School ‘Union
T. Whiting Bancroft
Brown University
Onion
Thi
Bristol Court Opens in September Term for Divorce and Nuisance Trials
Bristol County court adjourned after a busy morning session with divo rce petitions granted for William Romer Jr and Abbie J Romer and Michael C Cahill and Mary A Cahill. Indictments for common nuisance against Robert Newbold Edward Ryan Edward Chadwick and Daniel McPhee proceeded or continued. A civil judgment favored Mark H Wood Executor against Thomas M Rounds for 1885. Obituary for Harriet Fales Munro details Bristol birth and Cuban years and family. Patent firm ad concludes in Memoriam style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soran
Supreme Court For
Bristol
Matteson
William Romer, Jr
Abbie J. Romer
Michael C. Cahillos
Mary A. Cahill
Edward Ryan
P. Colt
E. Gorman
Mark H. Wood
Thomas M. Rounds
Richard F. Jaynes
George A. Pike
Colt
State
C. KE. Gorman
Daniel McPhee
Woodhouse
Clark
William E. Chadwick
Thirty Days Trial Electro Voltaic Belts and Hair Restorer Ad
On thirty days trial Dr Dye electro Voltaic belts for nervous debility vitality and related ailments promising quick relief and restoration. Also a vegetable hair restorer claims to remove dandruff restore color and promote new growth without harming health. References to Marshall Michigan and New York Boston wholesale agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dye
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Chas. N. Crittenton
New York
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Boston
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The
Bristol Pheniz
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Alfred H. Littlefield
New England
Josnna M. Addeman
Department of Scientific and Practical Agriculture
Germany
Lawes
Gilbert
Monterey
Callie
Florida
W. B. Smith & Co., Publishers
Bondsirest
Corer
Eom” Macartney
Elliott Macartney
Sunday Morning Transcript
Gurney Street
East Providence
Macartney
Brooklyn
Geo. M. Arduene
Genoa
Europe
Buenos Ayes
Argentine Republic
Hood
Cecilia
Thames Street
John Street
Thomas Nevins
Greene & Anthony
God
Harriet Fales Munro
Wm. W. Munro
Stephan Smith Fales
Munro
BR. L
Lydia S. French
William Fales
Cuba
Church Street
Theodora
Patent Office
Presbrey & Green
Washington, D. C
Bprrop Prantz
Neptune Boat Club
D. Sxinnen
Wenweee
Tue Herp
Reoisterep Srocz
Edgehill Farm
A. E. Burnside
Jersey
Constant
Haymond H. Perry
Fanny
Charles V. Perry
Lily
Patrick Hammell
Flora
H. M. Howe
Daisy
Frank Burtch
Mary
Frederic
Raymond H. Perry
Hope
B. M. Simmons
Gazelle
Fanny 2d
Senses
Fort Macon
Edward Anthony
Newberd
Srerapeeenee
Bristol Phgnix
Newport Journal
van Zandt
Rogers Free Library
Young
Garfield
Sahara
Landor
E. E. Hale
Orient
Black
England
Galignani
Paris
London
Rugby
Frank Fairleigh
Parker
D. H Patty & Cos
Burlington
Walnut Leaf
William N. Titus
Bradford Streets
J. H. Young & Co
Maine
Herman Canfield
Hope Agreed
East Side
Byfield
Constitution
T. H. Shipman
State Street
High Streets
We C. Gallup
Hope Street
WM. H. Richards
Odd Fellows Building
G. P. Barnes
NM. D
Hope and
QeCon- Hookers
Croup Renee Toay
Payee CP
Ufo
Sheldon—Greese
Pawtuxet
Lth
Inet
J. B. Child
William Herbert Sheldon
Mary Abbie Greene
Leonard—Babcock
Attleboro
Charles T. Leonard
Carrie M. Babcock
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
B. I
Bovambier
St. Borden
Mason
B. Darfes
Gannon
Prova
Borden
Saame
Darfeo
Schr
Chase
Eereyaite
Chr
Ade
Joy
Veil Ton
Judge Low
Hamil
Ee Ton
Garner
Hazel Schrakes
yRamquit
Brussels
Flint & Co.'s
Emporium
Broad and
Eddy Streets
Providence, R. I
Peter Gladding
Congress of the
United States
Nelson W. Aldrich
James Hoard, Jr
Church's Market
Corner Hope and
Wardwell Streets
Aderens Stinson & Co
Portland
Jeremiah D. Manchester
Havin
J. Howard Manchester
J. H. Wardwell
Joseph Wardwell
Church
Anid Town
Bundy
Garfle
Guten
Willian Een
Col
Sents Claxa
William
N.Y
Lidda Crump
M. B. Ree
Bra. Gibbs
Alice Reynolds
John B. Pearce
Cees Soi
SUN
Printing House Square
Tae Sun
Bukhara
Sunday Sun
Golconda
Bowie
I. W
the Sun
toco ROY _& CO
East 14Th Street
True & Co
Augusta
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