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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1874
Page
2
The article cautions that a broad-based prosperity is unlikely soon. It stresses gradual improvement, economy, and prudent credit, arguing that middle class buyers must crowd the market and that high prices and debt threaten both customers and merchants. It warns against premature optimism and reckless spending.
A reflective column argues character matters over rumors and calumny, urging scrutiny of accusers and long moral lives over fleeting slander. It then discusses money's role, praising mind over wealth while warning against money as master, and extols money as aid to orphans and the needy when directed wisely.
The Democrats nominate Samuel J. Tilden for governor of New York. He is praised as a man of brains and character though seen by some as a bit old fashioned. Rural districts may oppose him, complicating his path to the office.
A Boston woman must carry a shopping bag into the horse cars or be labeled a nobody. The policy implies a small cost and adds a social pressure to appear prepared and presentable in public transit.
General Cogswell claims the New Orleans hero pledged succession two years ago and now pursues the promised Essex bond. The move signals a waited change in leadership and a test of promises in the local power circle.
Rev. W H H Murray enters barn business about one hundred ten feet long to make Guilford a cattle center, promising a grand project rivaling his Adirondack tale but not quite as large.
The text notes a lively family dispute over politics and calls patriotism valuable yet unable to yield a Congressional service, with all brothers not agreeing and tension in East Massachusetts.
Murray Halstead of the Cincinnati Commercial and Sam Bowles of the Springfield Republican claim the country is safe. They argue one handles the West and the other the East to keep affairs balanced if all are willing.
Postmaster Jewell trims expenses and stirs activity in his cabinet area. If he maintains the pace, observers may see his character aligning with the current efforts and leadership style.
Pacific Hottel records a return to New York and the Pacific Hotel for a yearly stay. He recalls a notorious 40 year old punishment at Rope Walk Hill, the Kentish Guards, and Peppers a bigamist sentence then gallows. He describes autumn scenery, Trinity Church graves, Plymouth Church sermon, and Central Park experiences.
Locals announce that evening schools start Monday. The regular Town Council and Probate Court will meet Monday afternoon in the Council Chamber. A severe hand wound occurred in the Cutting Room of the National Rubber Company. Weather brought heavy rain Tuesday with southeast wind. Phenix Sugar Refinery landed eight hundred casks of sugar and four hundred tons of coal on the wharf last week.
Thursday last, the first of October, marked the due date for the town tax of the current year. An unusually large portion of the levy was paid, as citizens largely took advantage of the five percent discount for prompt payment.
The Bristol Base Ball Club played the Troys of Fall River last Saturday afternoon ending the ninth inning tied at 10. On Wednesday they faced the Monitors of Providence and won 23 to 7.
The article notes Captain Richard R. Magee of Steamer No. 1, after three months abroad, arrived in New York aboard the Steamship Egypt and returned home in good health. A formal welcome from the Steamer No. 1 company is planned.
All our clergy were away and visiting pastors filled services at St. Michael's and nearby churches. Rev Henry C Potter of Grace Church New York officiated in place of the rector. Rev Ed M Gould of Richmond Street Providence preached at Congregational. other exchanges followed with Newport Pawtucket and Boston speakers.
The Court of Common Pleas in Providence tried beer merchant John Bligh for a July liquor nuisance. Defense claimed he had already sold out to a fictitious firm Young & Co. The jury found Bligh guilty in what is noted as the first case under the constabulary law.
The three month period ends September 30 shows twenty three deaths, twelve adults and ten children, with most under one year. July had twelve deaths, August five, September six. Compared with last year, deaths fell from thirty two. The note cites cholera infantum and scarlatina rare. The piece also notes Rhode Island Horticultural Society exhibitions and Bristol’s large onion and fruit displays.
A cart from Wood Street upset near the National Rubber Company yesterday afternoon leaving Otis Munro badly bruised and with a dislocated shoulder while Hon S W Church and John G Watson escaped unhurt. Herreshoff’s Vision sailed to Providence Saturday to display its power of navigation. The trip took one hour nineteen minutes with the tide ahead.
Workmen digging the cellar of a new Bradford and Thames streets building uncovered several artifacts from ancient times. A stone pestle similar to colonial era pieces and a silver spoon engraved with S W the initials of Col Wardwell s wife were found near the old chimney foundation.
The passage describes a tired fly nearing the end of its season. It notes the chill morning air dampening its spirits and its movements slowing to a languid crawl. The piece urges merciful ease, recalling fond memories of the fly’s earlier company and its odd habit of landing on pudding during meals.
The Bristol lecture committee of the Young Men's Christian Association plans a premier season of entertainments. Dr Isaac I Hayes Arctic Explorer opens on Thursday October 29 with Iceland and the Northmen. Other guests include Edward Eggleston William Parson Louise Woodworth Foss and additional speakers.
In 1873 Nathaniel G Herreshoff and his brother Lewis built the swift Helen on the Nico river in Italy and sailed 700 miles across the Mediterranean and Rhine, returning to New York aboard the Russia. Their father C F Herreshoff met them near Long Island Sound. the Rivera, a 16 by 5 foot craft, now rests at their yacht yard attracting many visitors.
The Rev Elder Augustus Duffee of Richmond Rhode Island will preach in the Advent Chapel on Sunday morning and evening. The Annual Muster of the First Brigade Rhode Island Militia, commanded by General Bardick, was held at Newport Thursday with fine weather and large attendance. The Bristol Light Infantry under Captain Quirk with Bristol Train of Artillery and other citizens traveled by steamer Bay Queen to Newport and back, performing short street parades and with music by the Bristol Cornet Band.
Milo L Norton compiles and publishes a devotional music book by the late Elder S C Yannock of Forestville Conn who died in Springfield Mass on August 23. The volume includes a brief biography of the “Blind Preacher” and aids his widow facing hardship. Price 50 cents postpaid with bulk discounts. Waterbury Conn address for orders.
Tor C. A. Taylor will meet the citizens of Bristol on Friday evening Oct. 9 to organize a classic Writing and Book Keeping. See Specimens at P.O.
Health note warns that alcoholic stimulants raise heart rate and exhaust the body. It endorses Dr Walker's Vegetable Vinegar Bitters as a non alcohol tonic, claiming it replaces poisonous tonics and renovators advertised in ads.
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