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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1869
Page
2
A fervent critique denounces speculative financial cliques that hoard wealth and crash markets. It urges a return to specie payments, Government gold flows, and a steadier credit system to curb abuses and protect common citizens from price shocks and economic ruin.
A Saturday Town Hall meeting discussed revoking the 1856 survey plan for street grades and the directive on repairs. It adopted Brownell's resolution to repeal the concluding section and adjourned after debate and a vote. Real estate transactions for September and juror selections for October Court of Common Pleas were listed.
Superintendent report shows a total of 159 inmates from various towns: Providence 57, North Providence 6, Woonsocket 3, Warwick 13, Pawtucket 10, South Kingstown 1, Johnston 4, East Greenwich 2, Newport 7, Coventry 1, Bristol 1, Smithfield 2. A note adds two finback whales seen Sunday in Boston waters.
Griffin agency offers Mark Twain's New Pilgrim's Progress praised as immensely saleable. The publisher American Publishing Company of Hartford is highlighted while readers are invited to view the book at Griffin's store.
The Weekly Visitor is published by Mr. E. J. Freeman in Central Falls R I. It is a large attractive paper with well arranged matter and signals a promising start for a successful venture.
Two intruders approached the Pepper residence near the Gas Works asking for white beer. A sister was struck and Mrs Pepper assaulted with severe wounds. Children cried out, the men fled toward Jets Road. Sheriff Pearce detained a suspect but an examination led to discharge as identification failed. It was believed the assailants left town afterward.
Rev J J Peck formerly of First Baptist in town is now recognized as pastor in Melrose Mass on September 29. Rev W Lamson of Brookline preached the sermon and Rev W V Garner of Boston spoke. services described as very interesting. Also notes a beloved linden tree lost during the September gale at Papousequa home built by the late Hon Wm Da Wolf, planted by Da Wolf fifty years ago and once a tall cone-shaped landmark.
After the gale on the 8th ultimo the ships in one harbor were refloated. The brig Condova was moved off on the 94 1st and is undergoing repairs on the Marine Railway. The schooner Helen was hauled off during a high tide, repaired, and sailed to Rockport Maine on the 6th. The Dove was brought ashore to the Railway wharf, repaired, and launched Wednesday. Tar water scarce and milk prices up.
The Recucan Mixtary Meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate was held in the Council Chamber. Numerous estates were settled with appointments, sales, and bond actions. taxes remitted. licenses granted for eating shops. and town accounts approved totaling 1226 dollars. The council adjourned to Thursday evening.
The annual Y M C A meeting was held in their rooms on Monday evening. Treasurer and Board reports were read and approved. Funds of 80 for periodicals and 50 for library books were authorized. Officers elected include President William in place of Edward Babbitt, Vice Presidents Edward Babbitt Charles Salstein George Burgess John Lake Mason Pierce, Jr. Secretary Benjamin Greenwood Treasurer James French Corresponding Secretary William Miller. After songs, the meeting adjourned.
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