Transfer of Bristol Phoenix to Hernarp Providinc Co
The Hernarp Providinc Co takes charge of the Bristol Phoenix including plant business and goodwill of the news paper and printing office. The new editor vows to preserve the paper s high standard while pursuing improvements to serve Bristol County readers. Col Greene retires but is respected as a longtime press figure. the editor seeks reader cooperation to enlarge the Phoenix s usefulness.
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Hernato Provrinc Co
Bristol PoeNix
The
Poenix
Henrap Pristine Co
Puantx
Col. C. A. Greene
Bristol
Henarp Puintisc Co
Poawnix Whitch
Bristol County
Senate Endurance Test Fails as Quorum Holds Out
The Senate endured thirty eight and a half hours without an adjournment motion while the minority pressed debate to exhaust the majority. After two days and nights the majority yielded and adjourned, marking an end to such physical endurance tests as a method of resolving fiscal policy.
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Ous
Senate
Voorhees
Nat Herreshoff Rival Holds Back Victory Comment
An adversary complains Nat Herreshoff blocks chances for a win while Lord Danraven visits. New York boasts its first international contest victory since Genesta, with Boston boats defeating Genesta Galatea and Thistle as the series to choose nine defenders continues.
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Nat Herreshoff
Nat
Lord Danraven
New York
Genesta
Boston
Galatea
Thistle
New York Boats Meet Boston Flyers in Notable Rivalry
The article notes no rival for Thistle in Boston as New York boats built in New York propelled Vigilant and Colonia to prominence. The Puanix praises Nat Herreshoff hometown pride, highlighting Bristol's yachting prestige and the era’s famed vessels.
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Boston
Thistle
New York
Bristol
Colonia
Puanix
Nat Herreshoff
Regulars and Militia in Naval Service Face Tension
The article notes jealousy between regular Navy officers and the Naval Militia over future rank. It recalls Civil War era militia distinction, arguing merit in action will determine leadership, and that the country will need the best from Annapolis or local reserves in a foreign conflict.
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United States
Annapolis
Bristol
Newport
Sympathy for Departing Financial Distress of Wilbour Firm
To the Hon. Joshua Wilbour in his financial distress the Paani extends the warmest sympathy from one old friend to another. The paper trusts that the clouds over Wilbour Jackson and Co. will be dispelled and the firm will place itself firmly on its feet again.
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Puaxix
Col. Greene
Poayix
Col Greene
Joshua Wilbour
Paani
Senator Wilbour
Paeni
Wilbour, Jackson & Co
Market reports mock siege impact on boarding-house coffee
The market reports mock the Rio bombardment and joke that the Senate cannot be repealed. The remark suggests vendors face no excuse for weaker coffee amid war news and political frustration.
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Rio
Divorce Granted in Babbitt Case with Custody Claim
In Fall River, Mary F Babbitt sues John W Babbitt for divorce on adultery with co respondent Mary Manchester. Libellant claims prior divorce by default, later removed. Libellee defaults and divorce nisi granted with custody request noted.
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Fall River Evening News
Superior Court News
Mary F. Babbitt
John W. Babbitt
Mary Manchester
H. A. Dubuque
Libellant
J. L. Gillingham
Luabellant
Libellee
Devorce Nisi
Fire Slight at Bristol Neck Residence Sparks From Chimney
A small fire occurred at the home of Mr William Henry Church in Bristol Neck when sparks from the ell chimney blew to the main house. Prompt neighbor and fireman response limited damage. Mr Church expresses heartfelt thanks.
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Wm. Henry Church
Bristol Neck
Church
Alabama prodigy Helen Kellir shown by Bell at NAS meeting
In Washington DC Professor Alexander Graham Bell described Helen Kellir of Alabama as a remarkable thirteen year old who was deaf dumb and blind by childhood misfortune. He presented samples of her handwriting and her original stories and poems while noting she is regaining speech and is a prodigy.
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National Academy of Science
Washington, DC
Alexander Graham Bell
Helen Kellir
Alabama
Bell
N. S. Burnham
Bristol
New York
New Haven & Hartford R. A
Metacom Ave
Cart
Henry Slocum
Betty
The
Chicago Times
Henry DeWolf
Illinois Central
Park Row
Randolph Street
Twelfth Street
ER Travirg
Amboy
Ill
DeWolf
M. C Markham
Land Office
Newell
Land Department
Dearborn Avenue
William Frederic DeWolf
Esquow
Chicago
Erskin
E P DeWolf
Waukegan
Buckingham's Dye Promises Grizzly Beard No More
A 19th century advertisement promotes Buckingham's Dye as a solution for men wanting to cover natural brown or black beard with a neat look, claiming no excuse for appearance neglect.
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Buckingham
Local Affairs Notes From Bristol October 1893
Bristol items include Ex Governor A O Bourne and others visiting Providence. A harvest supper and social events at M E church and G A R hall are announced. Local boating, Commercial Club events, hospitalities, and charity notes feature, with City governance and estate matters touching residents.
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Bristol
G. A R. Hall
Mite Society
State Street M. E
Commercial Club
H. F. Mincher
Herald Printing Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla promised to ease rheumatism
Advert says joints and muscles are lubricated by Hood's Sarsaparilla and stiffness fades quickly. Urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla only.
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Hood
Treasurer's Report of Bristol Female Charitable Society 1892
Treasurer Arselia M Babbitt reports cash on hand Oct 1892 and receipts from assessments donations and memoriam gifts totaling 1002.56. Deposits include dividends interest bequests and bank credits with periodic expenditures listed from Oct 1892 to Sept 1893 and cash on hand 30.56 after transfers to Citizens Bank Prov and other deposits.
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Tus Bareron Femate Grarrrasix Society
Edward W. Branson
Helen L. Fortun
Moris Chauviteaux
Paris
Taylor
Cruger
Helen Shepard
Julia Babbitt
Bowen
Heiser
M. Bassrrt
Bristol Female Chaaritable Society
Arselia M. Babbitt
Bristol Female Charitable Society
Codman
Drury
Theodora D'W
Colt
A. Taylor
H.W Remington
Wm. G. Low
St. Michaels
Anna Andrews
Georgia Alden
R. D. Smith
Mary Norris
Phenix Bk
Bris
tMech
S Bk
Peo. Sav. Bank
Bris. Co. Savings Bank
Bequest
E. W. Brunsen
Citizens Law
Bank
E. W. Bronson Esq
Bris. Co
Mzmonandum
Phenix Bank
Bristol
Savings Bank
Mechanics Savg
Peoples Savg
Jarvis- Conklin
Rosedate Comes to Providence Opera House for One Week
Headlines announce Rosedate at Providence Opera House starting October 23 with Eliot Gray played by Lester Wallack’s associate Joseph Haworth. Cast includes Sadie Martinet as Rosa Leigh, Annie Clark as Lady Florence May, and a large ensemble of New England actors.
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Rose
Providence Opera House
Eliot Gray
Lester Wallack
Joseph Haworth
Boston
Sadie Martinet
Rosa Leigh
Lord Bateman
Frank J. Keenan
Helen Dayne
Mark Price
Kate Ryan
Charles E. Inslee
Belle Stokes
Edward Wade
William Mestayer
Caroline Lockhart
Maud L. Herman
Frank Andrews
Ella Lawrence
B. J. Riley
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Herald Printing Company
Hope
Canada
Bristol Boat
US Senate
Berccamm
Iydia F
Cicer TV
Inkham's
Stric Lydia
Sauberriers
Local Affairs
Cox
P. Colt
John Crowley
Taunton
Cox. O. A. Greene and Daughter
Providence
O. A. Greene
Lillie Luther
Mauss Maria Henderson
George B. Warren
William Lyman
Philadelphia
Myra Bourne
Springfield
inStown
A. O. Bourne
J. B. Mills
Infanta
H. A. Slocum
Mars
Robert Lawder
George Lawder
George A. Arnold
Rogers Free Library
Mires
Minnie T. Cooke
Charles A. Slocum
Aleck Alexander
New York State
Mrs
William Henderson
Bourne Street
Samuel McCaw
Somerset
Mrs. McCaw
William McCaw
John G. Watson
Sophia Wardwell
Gertrude Gooding
Munroe and Murphy
Byron Fish
Hope Street
Harriet Skinner
Eugene Field
Misa Lillie Lawder
Bristol High School
Chestnut Hill
Burnside Street
Claub
Rhode Island
Babbitt Post
Ladies Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Wm B. Read
William O'Gare
Jos
N. Morrin
Rena Lodge D. of
R. No 12
Grace Lodge
Portsmouth
BR. I
Bristol Ferry
Hazard
Manchester
Reba Lodge
Congregational Club
Congregational Church
High Street
Eas
Grace Church
Alfaretta Whittemore
Bangagolo
Misa Gertrude Talbee
Miss Grace Church
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. F. Cooper
Geo. E Brightman
Attleboro
Mass
John B. Pollock
Bristo Clapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Burnside Memorial Hall
Anna B. Manchester
Carrie M. Shepard
S. P. Hasbrouck
Minam W. Skinner
Harriet B Luther
Miss Knight
Covar of Prosars
Council Chamber
William H. Spoon
Minerva M. Pearce
John B. Pearce
Charles A. Barbour
Russell D. Bullock
Frank L. Bowen
William J. Bowen
J. Howard Manchester
David
Wilcox
Alfred Luther
Charles Evans
Boston: Dressmaker
Guffer
F. W. Barker
Boston, Maas
Chester Park
Boston, Mass
Fanarmeron
Englaxp
Joan Prout
Avenue C
New York City
Price
Harper's Magazine
Rezin W. McAdam
Indian Territory
James Russell Lowell
Charles Eliot Norton
England
Mr. Lowell
Harper's Weekly
Beecham’s
Dion
Josephine Dion
Waldron
Cranston
William H. Waldron
Yankees
H. W. Ladd CO
Shepard & Company
China
Providence Journal
Bulletin
New England
J. B. Barnaby Co. Cor
Dorrance and Westminster Sts
Providence,r. I
Cie
Ivers 5 & Pond Piano CO
Tremont St
Sheridan
Eteon i Cor
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