Ancient handwoven mat fragment found in Nevada salt deposit
Mr. B B Redding told the San Francisco Academy of Sciences a fragmentary prehistoric mat with a wooden strip, uncovered seven feet below the cap rock of the Belding ledge in Lincoln county Nevada. He dated it as very old, woven from inner tree fibers, noting a similar Louisiana find with mastodon bones, implying great antiquity.
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San Francisco Academy of Sciences
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Arth
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Goldau
Zenner
Rossberg
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Alps
Eme
Exposition of American Antiquities to Open in Madrid
The Spanish legation in Washington has sent the Madrid Exposition of American Antiquities programs to the state department. Organized by the international congress of Americaniatas, the opening is set for September 25 under the king of Spain. Items promised include antique arms ceramics musical instruments idols pictures sculptures manuscripts mummies and relics from indigenous American races and early discoveries. The society includes many famed arts and science figures and the U S President is invited for honorary membership.
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Madrid
Department of State
Washington
International Congress of ‘‘Americaniatas
Spain
United States
Letters from Switzerland 4 Bourn interment and town meeting
The remains of Benjamin T. Bourn of Providence were brought to the North Burial Ground for interment. Rev. Geo. L. Locke led a solemn service with prayers and hymns as he was laid beside his parents. A town meeting discussed building a monument to General A. E. Burnside and Civil War fallen soldiers, but adjourned to April. A committee was appointed to decide next steps.
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Bristol
Mr. Bourn
Sermon on Lincoln and Garfield in Cantonal Church
A September 25, 1881 sermon in the Cantonal Church by Rev. Daw Hilburn of Boston reflects on the nation’s grief after President Lincoln and President Garfield. It lauds divine providence, unity, and moral renewal, noting public prayers and solemn hopes for recovery and national steadiness.
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Boston
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Washington
Garfield
New England
Jess Prairies
Golden Gate
Ism
Bristol notices and company work commencement
The National Rubber Company began work on a new stone building south of the main structure facing the east end of Bradford street. The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association holds its eighteenth annual meeting on Monday at 7 PM with a social supper afterward. Rev. Edwin F. Jones will lecture tomorrow at State Street M E Church on The Black Bottle, with an afternoon talk titled The Last Book.
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State Street M. E
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State
Franklin
Thames Street
William H Spooner named Bristol Probate representative
At a special Court of Probate meeting held in the Town Clerk's office on Monday evening last, William H Spooner was appointed to represent the Bristol Court of Probate before the Providence Court of Probate regarding the appointment of an Administrator for the estate of the late Ambrose E Burnside.
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Bristol
Ellen W. Burnaide
Liberty
Union County
Indiana
A. E. Burnside
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Sail
Peter Gladding
Robate Court
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Elizabeth A. P. Marshall
Drawing classes to continue at Byfield School
Mr W Woodward teacher of drawing declares continuation of last season's classes in the Byfield School building. Classes start Saturday morning at 9 o'clock with a low fee intended to be affordable. A prize will be awarded at year end for best drawing and for greatest improvement.
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W. Woodward
Byfield School
T. W. Woodward
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