Sarcasm and society notes from a periodical page
Mixed notes quote a sarcastic line about Miss Fannie and a swindling fate. It mentions Florida drawing New Englanders, Servians defending frontier, James T Fields promoting Underbrush by rail and steam, a New York church offering $15 000 salary, Opkey Halli planning lectures, Tweed aiding him, Parker's as a poor relief venue, Modern ethics and a horse and buggy showroom, a Dana Jr marriage to Longfellow's daughter, Blaine’s decline, Field & Weller fire recovery and Chicago’s sales rival to Stewart, and a note on the Hub losing the North American Review.
Reader comments and magazine notes on arts and politics
The excerpt discusses manufacturing prices, California Chinese labor anecdotes, and Commodore Vanderbilt's will. It reviews Appleton's Journal December issue noting articles on Daniel Huntington, McCoan's Egypt, Browne's Observation and Imagination, Rabcea Hirding Dis, Mrs. Amelia Barr, and poems by Stoddard and Lanier, plus the serial By Celia's Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Custary Magazine
Daniel Huntington
National Academy of Design
Huntington
McCoan
Egypt
Junius Henri Browne
Rab
North Carolina
Amelia Barr
First Church
Bermudas
Rocky Mountains
R. H. Stoddard
Sidney Lanier
Celia
Arbor
Western Prairie Life and Health Benefits Described
The Bristol Phenix recounts prairie soil as black and rock hard when dry, with flat drainage and no grit. It notes fertile soil two and a half feet deep, high crop potential without fertilizers, and a healthier climate for lungs and liver issues in Illinois compared to Rhode Island. It urges selective site choice for rolling prairies and advocates underground drainage to reduce climate diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
New England
Little Rhody
Illinois
Torpedo Warfare and World Notes in The Eprosurnen Review
The October Eprosurnen Review republished by The Leonard Scott Publishing Co. offers articles on torpedo employment and forms a varied reading lineup. It includes pieces on Choo-Foo-Tsze cosmology, Countess d Agoult biographies, Ulfilas the Goths, Trollope's novels, Lyte at Eton, and the life of Col Meadows Taylor with extracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprosurnen Review
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
N. Y
Choo-Foo-Tsze
d'Agoult
Paris
Europe
Daniel Stern
Ulfilas
Prince Hardenberg
Order of the Coif
Lain
Anthony Trollope
Lyte
Eton College
Public Schools Commission
Col
Meadows Taylor
Read River Spelling Mixup Sparks Schoolboard Banter
A Massachusetts grammar school principal misread a map by spelling Red River as Read on the board and quipped I did that. The piece notes Democratic unease over local papers and hints the Boston Post leans toward the opposition, while the Herald may have shifted stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Grammer
Massachusetts
Red River
Vanderbilt Family in Surrogates Court Scandal and Lottery Twist
From Our Own Correspondent New York letter reports renewed strife over Commodore Vanderbilt's will as kin drag the family through public scrutiny. A small merchant wins 11000 in a lottery after a ruinous debt, while an Hoboken ferry newswoman leaves 75000 in savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commodore Vanderbilt
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Rial
Vanderbilt
Mam
Hoboken
Bovo
Man Mauled on John Street in Sunday Morning Assault
A brutal early Sunday assault on a man named Peters left him badly bruised with a severed scalp. Officers found him on a home entry floor bleeding heavily, and Dr. G P Barnes treated him. Deputy Sheriff Bosworth led the investigation as two men fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street
Peters
G. P. Barnes
Bosworth
Nelson Pelliquin
Johns Flynn
Warren
Justice Court
Fresh Ocean Bounty at Mr Horr’s Market on State Street
A note lists fish and seafood offered at Mr Horr's market foot of State street including fresh blue fish oysters scallops and clams. The piece also mentions a large funeral procession for Mrs Connery to Cathol ic Cemetery with over 70 carriages and remarks on unseasonably warm November weather and green meadows in New England.
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New England
McWay
Eugene
Patrick
Bridget McWay
Slocum
Willie Nelson
Henry
Annie Slocum
Connery
Helena Connery
Bowen
Warren
Mary Miller
Priscilla L
John G. Bowen
Hazard
Charles W. Hazard
Denies
Drownville
Edward Bowen
Daniel
Mary W. Denies
Gorey
Providence
Mth
Instant
Annie Emma
Charles B. Gorey
Ferdinand J
Mily J
Wells
Patten ‘Island
Josie A
James D
Mary Wells
Brown
Pawtucket
A. L
Albert Brown
Reynolds
Somerville
Mass
Samuel Reynolds
Little Compton
Mth Instant
Charlies H. Wood
Horton
Rehobeth
Marss
Schubel W. Horton
Ith Instant
Charles H. Wood
Monroe
South Seekonk
Nathan Munroe
McDore
Chicago
Diptheria
Jessie HT
Hugh
Annie E. McDougall
Trinity Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Twenty sixth Sunday after Trinity observance includes an early celebration at 7 and a sermon at 10. Morning prayer and sermon, Sunday school at 23, Mission at 4, and evening prayer with sermon at 74 complete the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Revenue boat sold at public auction for 37 dollars
The U. S. revenue boat used for Bristol and Warren ports for about thirty years was sold at a public auction on Wednesday. Captain William M. Blye purchased the vessel for 37 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
U. S. Revenue
Bristol
Warren
William M. Blye
Fragmentary lament on fashion and enlistment woes
A fragmented editorial tone notes public perception of clothing and wartime duty. It contrasts the idea of a blue blouse as inadequate protection with veterans who did not face combat years ago. The passage implies disillusionment with those who avoided fighting and hints at rewards for those who did not serve.
Memorial Service for Deacon Spooner Held in Congregational Church
The memorial service for Deacon William B Spooner was held at the Congregational Church with Rev J P Lane delivering a biographical sketch from youth to death using Psalm 37:23. Assistants included Rev E Edson and Rev H M Jones as the church filled with solemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Spooner
Congregational Church
J. P. Lane
E. Edson
State Street
M. E
H. M. Jones
First Baptist Church
Spooner
Weaver Mr Royal Dawley Severely Wounded by Shuttle
Mr Royal Dawley overseer of the weaving department at the Namquit Mill was severely injured on Monday the 12th when a flying shuttle struck under his eye causing a very serious wound. Bee Aman is criticized for undercutting and unfair trade practices. The piece condemns dishonest bargaining and proclaims honesty in pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasturn ReyNnolps
Somerville
Mass
Mr. Reynolds
Jonathan Reynolds
Bristol Neck
Samuel White
Samuel G. Reynolds
J. B. Herreshoff
Reynolds
Sally Pearce
Thomas and
Abagail (Wardwell) Pearce
Samuel Reynolds
Boston
George T. Reynolds
Providence
Royal Dawley
Namquit
Bee Aman
Rev Galbraith B Perry declines Mount Calvary rectorship
The Rev Galbraith B Perry of this town declines election as rector of Mount Calvary Church Baltimore Md to continue work among the parish colored members and remain on its clergy staff. Supreme Court judges rule that a man paying personal property tax need not register to vote but non tax paying or registry voters should ensure their names are on the registry list before year end to vote in 1878. Register now to avoid losing your vote next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith B. Perry
Mount Calvary Church
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Bristol County Supreme Court Adjourned Session Adjudicates Damages
An adjourned September term session presided by Judge Matteson handled Bristol town case against damages from a highway defect at the railroad crossing. Verdicts favored defendants in replevin suits and a divorce petition was granted. The Town Council adjourned with votes to raise school insurance to 80000 and to inspect bridges and a potential central police station. A crosswalk petition was tabled. State armory debt approved for payment. An advertisement promotes Hunt's Remedy for kidney diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Bristol County
Matteson
Thomas D. Wright
John Bristol
Bristol
Warren
Brown & van Slyck
Colwell & Colt
8S. P. Colt
James Tillinghast
The
Railroad Co
John Turner
Wingate Hayes
Railroad
Joseph A. Barney ¢S Jz
Benj. M. Bosworth, Jr
Amanda B. Lutheres
Henry B. Macomber
Replevin
John B. Herreshoff
George Peabody Russell
Ernestine Schultz
Robert Schultz
Ballou & French
Michael Splain
William McMahon
Byfield
James Lawless
Lawless
Ferry Road
Messrs
Spooner
Church
W. Church
Hope Street
Rogers Free Library
Bristol Light Infantry
Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup Seaweed Tonic and Pills Pitch
An advertisement extols Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as a cure for coughs colds dyspepsia biliousness and consumption. It emphasizes their gentle action on lungs stomach and liver and notes Dr Schenck’s Philadelphia office and national druggists selling the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Arch
Philadelphia
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Bristol Pbheriz
Anna Dickinson
Pio Nono
Florida
New
James T. Fields
Hm Opkey Halli
Tweed
Athens
Parker’s
Richard H Dana, Jr
Edith
Longfellow
Blaine
House of Field & Weller
A. T. Stewart
Stewart
Hub
Gotham
Ton
Pierce
Golden Gate
Thas John
Commodore
William H
Turkey
Russia
London Quarterly
Rgh
Westminster
British Quarterly Reviews
Blackwood's Magazine
Herald
Boston Post
Post
Blanche Howard
State OF
Providence Plantations
Charles C. van Zandt
Joshua M. Addeman
N. R. Co
Prudence
R. N. Church
Bristol Train of Artillery
Franklin
Bristol Cornet
Q. M
Dennis
Church Street
Narragansett Bay
A. W. Sibley
Advent Chapel
Thomas M. Clarke
St. Michael’s Church
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Town Hall
Allan
Bright
Hunt
Shiloh
Shilom
WM. H. Buffington
Shilod
WM. H. Buffengton
Geren
U.S
Soard
Glenn
Hill
Albert Crooker
Springvale
Mr. H. R. Stevens
Stevens
A. Crooker & Co
H.R. Stevens
Payne
James Morse
Athens Street
Vegetine
Salem
O.R. Stevens
Lizzie M. Packard
Lagrange Street
South Salem
H. R. Stevens
Boston, Mass
Clarke
Morris
N. C. Bedell
Parker
South America
Joseru T. Inman
Bible House
LAW
College Street
R. I
Daniel R. Ballou
George T. French
T. H. Shipman
Bradford Street
G. W. Easterbrooke
A. M
D.R. Sheridan
Hops
Bradford Streets
Bedell’s Drug Store
Samuel P. Colt
Westminster Street
Geo. A. Pike
N.C. Bedell’s
Hope
High Street
Constitution Street
West Side
Ofice
Geo. Lewis Gower
Hope and
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
R. Borden
Mason
Fall River
F. Mitchell
Verity
Moanday
Teazer
Darlinog
Portmouth
St. Borden
da. Goff
North Kingston
Wood's Hole
Fall Kiver
James English
Barker
Bordout
Namquit Mill
Teager
Darling
Cole’s River
Whale
Edwards
Samuel Dexter
Carson
Newport
Borden, Mason
Schr
Prudence Schr
Ida
Gof
James Diman
E &E
B. M. Lincoln
G. H. Reynolds
Franklin Street
John Hashell
William P. Rogers
William Loye
Lackey Gilroy
Willian P. Muura
Peter Gladding
Dinah Clark
Nye
Mount Street
Ida Wilcox
D. A & Flw
Pierce’s Clothing Bazar
Coef Fins Bio
Java
Bristol Institution For Savings
M. Bennett
Coal and Wood
Sinnickson
Wilkes Barre
Lackawanna
Tae
M.arles V. Perry
Frank Bowen
Charles V. Perry
Wf. F. Fish
Charles D Smith
Carter
Sarah A Thomas
John B. Pearce
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