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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1879
Page
2
A collection of observations praises Rutherford B. Hayes and critiques rivals, notes England’s eastern triumphs, and comments on Brooklyn and Boston civic ideas. It cites John Kelly, Gov. Robinson, Gen. Greeve, the Chief Rabbi of London, and Parisian financiers while extolling American republican strength and international standing.
Hon Thomas A Doyle wins re election as Providence mayor by 268 vote margin on Tuesday. Fifteenth consecutive term prompts a fifteen gun salute while a physician quips about doctors being killed, sparking implied hostility toward physicians amid the scene.
The Tenth Census schedule fixes June as the counting month in 1880 to reduce errors in agricultural reports. It notes crops like cotton and wool will be counted by harvest year, while milking products are gathered continuously. Farmers urged to record quantities, values, and acreage ahead of enumeration for accuracy.
The Waltham Free Press notes the thirtieth anniversary of Rev Thomas F. Fales's pastorate at Christ Church, marking growth in parishioners from 14 to 167, 400 additions to the communion, 266 confirmations, 886 burials, 130 marriages, and 435 baptisms. The article details church expansions, including 1860 enlargements and a chapel built three years ago, with the rectory improved last year, and lauds his energy and talents guiding a thriving parish.
The organ at the State Street BM EF Church has been overhauled and placed in full order. Mr Barrett of Boston oversaw the repairs and played a fine concert for the congregation last Sunday afternoon. The piece notes water shortages at the National Rubber Co. works on Wood Street, with harbor salt water used to wash clothes. Next week David A. Pierce moves his clothing and haberdashery stock to larger rooms in Mr Kunze's building on State Street. Thanksgiving is observed with reflections on home, family, and the season's warmth amid autumn winds and the coming winter.
From Our Orten Correspondent Our New York Letter describes the Seventh Regiment Fair a major sensation with large sums raised, extravagant displays, and expensive prizes. It notes a German breakfast case, Woodruff Expedition plans, Professor Proctor lectures, stock market tumult on Wall Street, Vanderbilt accident near a siding, and Captain Williams acquittal amid public dissatisfaction.
The steamer Kingfisher under Captain Brightman started sailing as a freight boat between this port and Providence on Saturday, carrying National Rubber Company cargo. It will make daily trips to and from Providence for the time being.
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