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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1886
Page
2
A diverse wire of notes reports Britain renewing the mail contract with the Inman line, a plan for a large colored colony in Missouri, Pasteur's rabies inoculations for dogs, and Lieut. Pearcy’s Grœland voyage. It also notes the Smithsonian expansion demand, Sarah Jewett’s story in Harper's, corn crop and usage statistics, and Woonsocket rubber works vacation plans for remaining staff.
A London newspaper in its Monday issue appeals to Englishmen to assemble in thousands at Cleveland Hall on Tuesday to demand justice for condemned Chicago anarchists. It asks if any means are justified to destroy the American republic and urges action beneath a large black flag beside the caption Murder.
Boston man Charles Francis Adams third son of John Quincy Adams died at 81 on Mount Vernon street. Born August 16 1807 he graduated Harvard 1825 and served five terms in Massachusetts legislature two in Congress. He was minister to England 1861 to 1868 and later active in Alabama claims arbitration and 1876 Massachusetts governor race.
The piece notes Wilkes-Barre's population and status as Luzerne County seat, mentions major rail lines, and describes urban mud hazards after rain. It reports on Sheldon Axle Works beginning axles shipments, the Electric Light Co. installing boilers, and river floods reaching 14 feet before receding. It also mentions piano recitals by Mme Pupin and others, and a shift to cold weather.
Pam Bosisto of Victoria states vast arid tracts in Australia host dwarf Eucalyptus shrubs eight feet high. The plant's stem stores about half a pint of water, a resource bush men can tap quickly, yet inexperienced travelers in these regions still die of thirst.
An incident in New Jersey near Castle William recalls a sunset misread by an engineer on Bedlow’s Island. The dynamo started, lighting the Torch of Liberty, then corrected when the actual sunset gun fired ten minutes later. The Liberty has now been lit at night, with fort workers housed to run boilers and the dynamo.
Tomorrow marks the first Sunday in Advent with church services noted. The Fifth District Court had no session last Monday due to Judge Bosworth’s illness. Rafts of herring have been reported at the harbor head. Ex Governor A O Bourn and family plan to return from Italy around December 20. Bernard Molloy of Britain is invited to speak in Town Hall on Friday 26 inst. Mr H Potter Dimond opened a new drug store at High and Constitution. The Grand Army Fair by Babbitt Post opens December 8 for four nights with a $350 upright piano door prize and decorated hall. Visiting clergy preached in local churches Sunday. Gorton’s New Orleans Minstrels performed in Town Hall last Saturday. Bells tolled and flags half-masted in honor of Chester A Arthur’s funeral. A Lotus Glee Club concert in Town Hall Tuesday drew a large crowd despite the storm.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah W. Mutton who died in Toronto on the 18th were brought home Tuesday. Her funeral was held Wednesday morning at the Congregational Church Chapel with Rev. H. A. Stevens officiating. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
A rural quip notes bicycles cover great ground with skilled riders while some riders abandon cycling after daring tumbles and prefer icicles to bicycles.
Xx Messrs. Tilden Thurber and Co. at 61 and 63 Westminster street announce a large stock of desirable holiday goods with remarkably low prices. Readers are advised to view their grand display of rich and attractive gift articles when visiting the city.
The Bristol Light Infantry fair, opened last Friday to good support, runs every weekday evening. Attendees included Father Mathew Temperance Society from Newport with drum corps, Meagher Guards, Olneyville Cadets, Warren Artillery, Babbitt Post No 15, Slocum Light Guard, and the Infantry Veteran Association. A grand complimentary ball capped the visitors, with plans to close the fair this Saturday evening.
Thanksgiving day was observed by closing factories banks schools and most stores. A union service was held at State Street M E Church with services also at St Michael's Trinity and St Mary's. Families gathered, trains arrived, and many enjoyed a turkey dinner despite cloudy skies and a late heavy rain.
A reading by Rev. Locke on Lowell's library dedication was held in St Michael's Chapel with profit for the C circle. The Bristol County Supreme Court adjourned after hearing the divorce case John B Herreshoff vs Jah L Herreshoff, with testimony and deposition read, and adjourned to December 6.
The Bristol county October term opened with a jury to hear Sigmund Firth et al versus Alfred W. Gooding on an assumpsit for 120 dollars promissory note. verdict for plaintiff 181.63. Other case against Mrs Matilda Franklin for 200 dollars goods sold to her son Marcus A. Franklin awaits trial as illness delays court. Notices include Webster’s Unabridged expansion and Mason & Hamlin organ achievements.
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