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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1882

Page

2

New York Letters on Elevated Rails and Navy Recruiting

Special Correspondence from New York November 21 1882 reports on Elevated rail travel dangers with stray rifle fire on Fifth Avenue Ninth Avenue lines and criticism of brakemen. It notes Minnesota training ship struggles to enlist 500 boys, with only 125 accepted. Washington letter discusses Congress contests, party politics, Corcoran’s plan to move Payne’s grave, Blair’s defeat, Proctor Knott’s retirement, and a Thurman Conkling anecdote.

New York Ninth Avenue Grand Street Minnesota New York Harbor America Washington Washingroa Bvrroz Congress Virginia W. W. Corcoran John Howard Payne Tilden Corcoran Montgomery Blair Maryland Proctor Knott House of Representatives Duluth Congressional Judge Thurman Conkling England Junius

Grotocioat Sxerenes by Archibald Geikie

Humboldt Library volume reports Archibald Geikie vacation geology across hemispheres from Rocky Mountains to Rhine. Shows science made engaging through literary skill, presenting field discoveries in natural history. Price 15 cents. J Fitzgerald & Co., 30 Lafayette Place, New York.

Archibald Geikie Humboldt Library of Popular Science Government Survey of Great Britain Rocky Mountains Rhine J. Fitzgerald & Co Lafayette Place New York

Radical Cure and Hair Renewer Advertisements

A period advertisement touts Sanford's Radical Cure as a complete treatment for catarrh and Hall's Hair Renewer as a remedy for gray hair and scalp diseases. It claims restored hair color, prevention of baldness, and softness without skin staining, urging readers to trust the endorsements.

Sanford Hall

Bristol Light Infantry Ball and Christmas Preparations

Bristol Light Infantry hosts a grand dress ball at their Armory with Herrick's Orchestra next Wednesday. The Bristol Veteran Association plans a December relief fund fair around the 18th or 20th. The city reports new sidewalks and front doors at the Hydraulic Engine and Hose Company house, plus church notices and a Christmas gift guide from Fashion Quarterly.

Bristol Light Infantry Herrick Hydraulic Engine and Hose Company Bristol Veteran Association

Sullivan's Black Diamond Combination Presents Uncle Tom's Cabin

The Sullivan family group will stage a new version of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Town Hall next Thursday afternoon and evening on Thanksgiving Day. They claim to have the best Topsy, played by Agnes Sullivan, and urge readers to secure seats at G. W. Easterbrooke's news store.

Alfred H. Littlefield United States Josaua M. Addeman Sullivan Town Hall Agnes Sullivan G. W. Easterbrooke

Military parade through Bristol streets for infantry benefit

Local residents witnessed a display by the Bristol Train of Artillery under Lieut. Col. Straight and the Bristol Light Infantry led by Captain Dwyer. A drum band accompanied the march from several public streets to the Infantry Armory where a charity fair supports the company.

Bristol Train of Artillery Col Straight Bristol Light Infantry Dwyer

Visiting clergymen occupy town pulpits Sunday program

Visiting clergy filled local pulpits Sunday with Rev. R. H. Weller Jr. assisting at All Saints Providence and St. Michael's during the day, Rev. William N. Ackley rector of St. Mark's Warren preaching at Trinity in the evening, and evangelist Mrs. M. Van Cott delivering sermons at State Street M. E. Church in both afternoon and evening services.

R. H. Weller, Jr All Saints Church Providence St. Michael’s Church William N. Ackley St. Mark’s Church Warren Trinity Church M. van Cott State Street M. E

Evangelist Maggie Van Cott Opens State Street Meetings

Mrs Maggie Van Cott began gospel services at State Street M E Church on Sunday afternoon and has held daily meetings since with growing attendance. She will continue for another week with an 9 a m love feast, afternoon sermon on Sanctity of the Sabbath, and an evening talk Nothing but leaves followed by a prayer meeting.

Maggie van Cott State Street M. E

Ramblings in Rome lecture for Neptune Boat Club

Mr H H Ragan will present a profusely illustrated talk on Ramblings in Rome at Town Hall on Friday evening December 8 for Neptune Boat Club funds. The dissolving views promise near perfection and Ragan has previously lectured in Boston Portland Bangor and other New England cities with success. Tickets available from N B Club members.

Rome H. H. Ragan Town Hall Neptune Boat Club New England New York N. B. Club

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