This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1892
Page
2
The owners of Mammoth Cave Kentucky plan to reproduce the starry chamber in the mining building at the world’s fair. Seats for 125000 people are to be provided for the dedication exercises on Oct 21 at the great manufacturers building.
A rattlesnake emerged from the organ at the German Lutheran Church in Bremen Indiana during Sunday services. A Martha’s Vineyard fire last Saturday destroyed Sea View House the skating rink and local wharf with losses over 40000. Chautauqua Local Reading Circles active 1650 plus 250 year over year. In Providence a murder at the Italian Colony leaves Angeline Lanni’s husband a suspect. one killer fled. An 80 year old New Hampshire woman credits calm, naps and trust in life’s wheels to vigor.
The President has not engaged in public business since returning with Mrs Harrison who remains critically ill though slightly improved. He met with Secretary Foster and Attorney General Muller to finalize Behring Sea Arbitration documents, but rarely leaves her bedside due to her fragility.
The October number surveys leading women painters in France including Rosa Bonheur and Madeleine Lemaire. It features Arthur Hornblow on artists, Frieda Voelter Redman's monastery letter, Nelly Hart Woodworth on birds, George W Hayes notes from a Washington notebook, and a Mars article by Arthur Vaughan Abbott, with various stories and poems throughout.
Edward Riley aged 19 was killed and Thomas Kerns aged 17 fatally injured while attempting to steal a ride on the West Shore Railroad near Weedsport. A report also notes a National Nicaragua Canal Committee in St Louis outlining the feasibility and benefits of a canal through Nicaragua and its strategic importance to the United States.
Fashion magazines ignite interest in Directoire and Recamier outfits this autumn. Readers may subscribe to La Mode de Paris Paris Album of Fashion and La Couturiere for annual fees from $1.50 to $3.50 with monthly garment lessons. Publishers A McDowell & Co at 4 West 14th Street, New York, sell single copies through news dealers.
Dun and Co reports global trade expansion with abundant supplies and steady money markets. Cotton and wheat fluctuations temper the South and West, but overall commerce remains robust. Boston showcases a major musical program with Baldwin Cadet Band and Naval Battalion Band, including organ concerts, at the Centennial Exhibition.
In the N. Y. Tribune editorial, the voyage of Columbus is praised as a protest against medieval ignorance. The discovery signals a renaissance and the schoolhouse is hailed as the greatest institution shaping America’s civil liberty, education, and popular enlightenment.
The October issue surveys American history with "Historic Homes and Landmarks" and "White Plains in the Revolution" detailing Washington's army at New York's outposts in October 1776. It highlights officers, reviews Columbus in Romance, and notes other monthly features. Published by 743 Broadway, New York City, price five dollars yearly.
The October cover features pieces on How a Sculptor Works by Alfred T. Story Sloyd or Manual Trainings at Headquarters in Sweden by Elizabeth Robins Pennell and Parrot Stories From Berlin to Buda Pesta on a Bicycle. It includes home dressmaking guidance and a cut paper skirt pattern with the Empire gown. Single issues cost 10 cents and yearly subscriptions 1.00.
The Court of Probate will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday next at 2 o'clock PM. Rev. Howard M. Jones, a former pastor, conducted the services at the First Baptist Church on Sunday last. The National India Rubber Co's boot, shoe and gaiter lists are larger than for some time past, and work is on the increase at that establishment. The steamer Mount Hope has been on the Fall River Providence route this week, in place of the Richard Borden, laid off for repairs and painting.
Rev Edmund P Brown of Norfolk Va led morning services at St Michael’s Church Sunday with assistance from Rector Rev G L Locke and Rev Louis O Sanford who preached on Luke 7 60 verse Thy faith hath saved thee go in peace in an engaging sermon.
Bassrrt Post No. 15 G A B of this town returned home Saturday accompanied by the Bristol Fife and Drum Band led by Edward Tilley 13 pieces. A list follows of Post members who attended the National G A B Convention including Joseph N. Morris John H. Adams Giles Congdon Chas Barbour Stephen Church Herbert Bennett Joseph Gifford and many others.
The article lists prize drawings from a multi evening fundraiser, naming winners for items such as Barrel of Flour, Ton of Coal, and Silk Umbrella. It notes a door prize each evening and includes names of winners like Peter McClure, Mrs. Morris, James Burke, and Jennie Bacon along with a long roster of other prize recipients and items.
A Bristol county meeting suggests establishing an electric railway from Bristol to Providence. The plan would serve local passengers by stopping at homes along the route, boosting social and business ties and supporting nearby towns. The idea is urged to proceed experimentally if encouraged by interest.
Beginning Monday October 3 for four nights with a Wednesday matinee Aiden Benedict presents the grand melodrama Fabio Romania or The Vendetta The leads are Webster Lawrence and Frances Field noted for fine performances Friday and Saturday feature Rip Van Winkle starring Joseph Jefferson and advertised Plymouth Rock Pants and Bristol Hotel accommodations offer a range of goods and prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.