The Glory of Benevolence Amid Disaster
A Bristol paper lauds Chicago relief efforts after the Great Fire. It notes vast national and European aid, predicts totals reaching six million in money and goods, and praises public charity across professions and nations. Wisconsin and Michigan relief appeals are issued by Milwaukee leaders for funds and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Michigan
Alexander Mitchell
Harrison Ludington
No Good Deeds Escape Harsh Judgment in Society
A reflection on public suspicion as people deride every act of virtue. The passage notes how generosity, marriage, parenting, and wealth are twisted into motives or mocked as vanity. It argues a universal tendency to criticize those who choose to help others.
Essex's Man Butler’s Loss Leaves Deep Vacuum in Public Life
The writer warns that General Butler's death will remove a crucial critic and moral compass from government. They fear no successor can match his insight, compassion for the unfortunate, or independence from financial incentives, creating a lasting gap in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Essex
Ashe
Unwarranted distrust of insurance amid city fire losses
The piece argues that broad distrust of insuring companies is unwarranted after a rare hundred year conflagration. It blames none for the disaster and emphasizes that even financiers were mistaken in predicting outcomes.
Seizure and Recapture of Citadel in Mexico Revolt
New York dispatch reports a letter from the City of Mexico detailing the seizure of the citadel by a regiment of guard and its recapture by government forces on the first inst. Government troops suffered 40 killed and 196 wounded. Rebels lost 10 officers and 167 soldiers killed 70 wounded and 3415 captured. The revolt began under Negrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
D’armes
Negrete
Hague Uprising Stirs Dutch Government Crisis
Cable dispatches report the old saying of the Dutch taking Holland realized as inhabitants of The Hague rise against the ministry amid a political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Hague
New Hampshire Governor Declares Thanksgiving Day
The Governor of New Hampshire designates Thursday November 80th as Thanksgiving Day in a statewide proclamation setting a civic holiday for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Anemone Steam Yacht Sails from Bristol to Boston
A ten ton steam yacht named Anemone, purchased in Bristol Rhode Island by Arthur Cheney, sailed to Boston under Capt. J. W. Pierce. The crew, including Capt. Bibber as assistant, faced storms, doubling the Cape and reaching Barnstable harbor before continuing to Boston. The craft sits fourteen inches deep, with waves washing over the deck, yet proved safe, staunch, and fast.
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Bristol
R. I
Arthur Cheney
Globe Theatre
J. W. Pierce
Boston
Hyannis
Bibber
Juniata
Cape
Barnstable Harbor
Pierce
Boston Herald
Tragic tree limb crash injures Cameron family
The Troy Whig reports a severe accident near Stony Creek when a high wind toppled a heavy limb. Allen C. Cameron suffered a skull fracture and his mother a back fracture as their carriage was crushed. A second limb damaged Cameron further, forcing his eye from its socket. Both are in critical condition but hopeful of recovery.
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Troy Whig
Allen C. Cameron
Stony Creek
Cameron
Coal Trade From The Philadelphia Ledger
The weekly ant hracite coal trade reports continued heavy production with weaker demand leading to a 26 cent per ton price drop and a broadly weak market. Orders arrive slowly as monetary unsettledness keeps operators cautious about future markets. Total week production reached 504 377 tons and yearly output 13 463 516 tons, down 750 706 tons from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Not Bap FOR THE Heathen Cuisine
The Chinese merchants of San Francisco raised 1290 for Chicago relief. An intelligent merchant recounted a tale of a burned American town and a Chicago family burned out, explaining that even poor Americans sought help and asking for further donations.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Alta
Dollas
Chineman
Locomotives Smash on Boston and Albany Line at Wilbraham
An accident on the Boston and Albany Railway at Wilbraham, Tuesday, left locomotives Missouri Spencer and another badly smashed. While one engine stood, a second hit from behind and a third came on at full speed, colliding and driving No 2 into No 1. Engineer Thomas Smith and fireman John McCarty were injured but not fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Albany
Missouri
Spencer
Wilbraham
Thomas Smith
John McCarty
Drunken Row On Custom House Wharf In Harbor Scene
A schooner with nearly 100 men bound from New Bedford to Florida for winter live oak work anchored in New London harbor Sunday. Some crew members came ashore, drank, argued, and a knife-wielding man charged the crowd on the Custom House wharf. constables finally arrested him after a tense confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Star
New Bedford
Florida
Custom House
Train Robbery Foiled by Supper Time in Union City
In Union City Tennessee three men jumped the engine and sent the Mobile and Ohio train back two miles during supper. Two others entered the express car and robbed the safe of four thousand dollars. The messenger was away and one guard was overpowered. the thieves escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tennessee
Albany gentleman fined for hasty Chicago fund remark
An Albany man who called the Chicago fund a swindle after being asked to contribute gave ten dollars. His harsh critique drew penny donations from across the city and state to reimburse his outlay, with a thousand pennies sent to his office as punishment for a single hasty word.
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NicGarvig Spmrr
Sharrty
Albany
Chicago
Theentleman
Local Tintypes
There were no church services in the Advent Chapel on Sunday. No cases were ready for trial before the Justice's Court on Tuesday.
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Advent Chapel
Clergy Exchange at State Street and First Baptist
Rev. E. F. Smith of the State Street M. E. Church exchanged with Rev. H. M. Jones of the First Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
E. F. Smith
State Street
M. E
H. M. Jones
First Baptist Church
Reverend Matlack to Speak at St Michael's Church
The Rev. Robert C. Matlack of the Evangelical Knowledge Society of Philadelphia will occupy the pulpit at St. Michael's Church on Sunday, delivering a sermon during the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Matlack
Evangelical Knowledge Society of
Philadelphia
St. Michael’s Church
October Term Opens in Bristol Court of Common Pleas
The October Term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County will begin in this town on Tuesday morning next, marking the start of its session and the formal return to judicial business.
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Court of Common Pleas
County of
Bristol
Passage to Cuba on the brig Redwood
Mr. Robert A. Peck of this town took passage for Cuba on Monday aboard the brig Redwood commanded by Captain Melville sailing from Newport on that day.
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Robert A. Peck
Cuba
Redwood
Melville
Newport
Bristol Light Infantry Armory to Receive Exterior Paint
The Bristol Light Infantry Armory, moved to its new Wood street site, will gain a much improved exterior appearance with a fresh coat of paint. The current state is in need of a facelift to enhance its look and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Light Infantry
Wood Street
Metacom Debating Club Considers Sabbath Enforcement by Law
The Metacom Debating Club met Wednesday evening to discuss whether stricter Sabbath observance should be enforced by law. The session focused on public morality and legislative options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metacom Debating Club
Clergy Fill Pulpit Roles at St Michael's Church
Rev. Mr. Fisher of Boston delivered the forenoon sermon while Rev. Dr. Stone of the Theological Seminary Cambridge officiated in the afternoon at St. Michael's Church last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fisher
Boston
St. Michael's Church
Dr. Stone
The
Theological Seminary
Cambridge
Mass
Strongest agency firm claimed by Franklin Fire Ins Co
The Franklin Fire Insurance Co of Philadelphia is advertised as the strongest agency company in the United States. Mr. P Skinner Jr serves as agent for Bristol and surrounding district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Fire Insurance Co
Philadelphia
United States
P. Skinner, Jr
Bristol and Vicinity
Bristol No License Town Sees More Hidden Liquor Outlets
The article notes more illicit liquor sales in Bristol than the number of attendees at last Tuesday forenoon’s temperance meeting in Town Hall, highlighting Bristol as a no license town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Bristol
Tidal Wave Schooner Ties Up for Repairs in Port
The schooner Tidal Wave captained by Lloyd, sailing from Boston to Philadelphia, arrived Monday and was hauled to the marine railway for repairs after springing a leak. Repairs completed, she was ready to resume voyage Wednesday night.
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Lloyd
Boston
Philadelphia
Marine Railway
Canonicus
Orswell
Fall River
Forrester
Somerset
Dyer
Providence
Olive
Morris
East Greenwich
Harvest
Corwin
Sehr
J. T. Weaver
Weaver
Georgetown
D. C
Reynolds Marg Co
New Homes Under Construction in Town
Several new dwelling houses are in process of erection in this town. Noted examples include a house on the north side of Constitution street near Thames a second on the west side of Wood Street near Franklin a third on the west side of School street No 2 and a fourth on Mount lane.
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Constitution Street
Thames
Wood Street
Franklin
School Street No. 2
Mount Lane
A Boy Explains Swearing By Holes In His Pockets
A passerby rebukes a young boy for profane language. The boy explains every pocket has a hole, blaming his habits on poverty and prompting the observer to note the need for reform.
Drains on Church Street Emit Foul Odor During Storm Channel
Uncovered gutters along a south Church Street stretch carry sluggish wastewater that smells strongly as passersby incur discomfort. A recent gust even blew a gentleman's hat into the fetid stream, prompting demand for action to address the stench and drainage issue.
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Church Street
Morse to lecture on How Animals Eat in Salem
Professor Edward S. Morse of Salem will deliver the second G A R course lecture on Thursday evening next. The subject is How Animals Eat. He is renowned as an attractive lecturer on science and illustrated his talk on How Animals Move last year with notable skill. The forthcoming lecture promises valuable information and strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. Morse
Salem
Mass
Morse
Dramatic Combination to Stage Two-Play Program in Town Hall
Carleton and Forrester's Drama tic Combination appears in Town Hall this Saturday evening with Streets of New York first staged at the Olympic Theatre in New York for a hundred nights followed by Handy Andy. The visiting company is praised for bringing an attractive programme to town and is expected to draw good patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Carleton
Forrester
Town Hall
New York
Olympic Theatre
Andy
United States
Canadas
Handy Andy
Sidewalk graded and concreteed at Hope and Bradford
The corner of Hope and Bradford streets is being graded and concrete laid for about 100 feet north on Hope and west 100 feet on Bradford, improving the locality.
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Hope
Bradford
Scallop Plunder At Poppasquash Shores Attracted Sailboats
Large quantities of scallops were taken from the shore near Poppasquash road in recent days. On Sunday many sailing craft visited the area, loading boats with the bivalves after hours of labor, and residents hope future harvests occur on a weekday rather than Sunday.
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Poppasquash
Kilpatrick Delivers Engaging Sherman Lecture at Town Hall
A large audience braved bad weather to hear General Kilpatrick speak on Sherman’s March to the Sea at the G. A. R. Course opening. His vivid narration of Fort McAllister and prison scenes drew enthusiastic applause and sharp interest in his anecdotes about the colored troops. The lecture was regarded as a great success.
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Ta Town Hall
Osgood Awarded School House Contract in Town
The Building Committee awarded the contract for the new School House to J. W. Osgood of Pawtucket. Alfred Pierce will supervise foundation walls. Construction begins promptly. The building spans eighty four by seventy feet with two foot projections front and rear. It stands two stories high with thirteen foot floors, four classrooms per story, garment room and teacher's closet, halls and stairs in each section. The third roof story will house an Exhibition Hall and ante rooms.
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J. W. Osgood
Pawtucket
Alfred Pierce
Supreme Court Adjourns After Contested Probate Case
An adjourned September Term session opens with Bank of Bristol suit against Sophie DeWolf and others. Continuance argued. cases continued. Coggeshall vs Rhode Island Baptist State Convention appeals probate denial of a codicil. Testatrix Joseph Easterbrooks dies after March 1871 will gifting $800 to the Baptist State Convention. codicil revoked. Jury witnesses examined. trial proceeds under questions of testamentary capacity and undue influence. Court adjourns to Tuesday morning with further medical testimony due.
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Supreme Court
Durfee
Bank of Bristol
Sophie V. C. DeWolf
Executrix
Sophie
C. DeWolf
Hayes
Turner
Thomas J. Coggeshall
Rhode Island Baptist State Convention
Bristol
Eliza T. Easterbrooks
Isaac L. Hoard
Foreman
Josiah F. Peckham
Alfred L. Lewis
Gilbert T. Norris
Caleb Carr
Rodman Barton
John G. Cole
Benjamin B. Wood
Nathan G. West
A. Sidney O'Wolf
Alexander P. Baxter
John H. Gladding
Cyrus B. Eddy
George Tilley
John B. Munro
Mr. Turner
Harriet B. Norris
Charles H. Spooner
Nathaniel S. Greene
Gideon Sherman
Eveline C. Coggeshall
Sarah B. Coggeshall
Sophia Gifford
Isabella L. Burton
Easterbrooks Will Case and Local Court Proceedings
The document reports on Eliza T. Easterbrooks probate actions, the jury verdict voiding a codicil, and related civil cases against William Allyn heirs and others. It covers courtroom proceedings, testimonies by executors, and adjournments, with notices of upcoming trials and local public events. It also notes a Y M C A officer election and temperance convention activities in Bristol.
Messrs Chickering and Sons Win Gold at State Fairs
The Boston and New York piano makers Chickering & Sons earned five first premiums in September and October 1871 at various State Fairs. This brings their total number of first premiums to eighty one, recognizing the superiority of their pianos. Attention is called to their advertisement in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Chickering & Sons
Boston
New York
Fragmented Quotations Satirize City Life and Public Decay
A collage of wry lines challenges authority, commerce, and virtue with phrases about Cold Harbor, weddings, Bank deposits, capital punishment, and urban fires. It contrasts light and darkness while lampooning politicians, greed, and gullibility through compact maxims and quotable witticisms.
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Ander
Appellee
Mr. Tillinghast
Appellant
Tillinghast
Samuel J. Allyn
William Bradford
William H. Allyn
Anne Church
J. Tillinghast
N. T. Sanders
W. Hayes
J. Turner
Annie E. Chace
Mr. Sanders
William R. Taylor
Commercial Bank
Parmenus Skinner
Y.M.C.A
Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association
Lemuel A. Bishop
George A. Arnold
Edward S. Babbitt
Allen T. Usher, Jr
Parmenus Skinner, Jr
Samuel Pitman
William J. Miller
James E. French
Robert S. Andrews
Comfort Tiffany
George H. Burgess
John H. Soule
State Street M. E
O. C. Barrows
John Lake
William H. Spooner
William O. Manchester
Charles Salstien
Congregational Church
Benjamin R. Wilson
William B. Gray
Stephen C. Williston
Advent Church
John H. Pitman
Edward Anthony
Samuel C. Spooner
James H. Coggeshall
Mason W. Pierce, Jr
David A. Pierce
South Christian Church
Board of Managers
Building Fund
Rhode Island Temperance Union
H. W. Conant
William Miller
Edwin Thompson
Massachusetts Temperance Alliance
Mr. Conant
Gilbert Lawless
Cold Harbor
Lake Superior
A&a
Tvaalere
Hallford
Leicestershire
J. Monroe Taylor
Fisch
Schenck
Nature
Sixth
Arch
J. H. Schenck
M.D
GEO. C. Goodwin & CO
Brian
Bryan
Delamarre
Garandiere & Dupont
Rue Lombard
Paris
France
America
Joe 209Es
Cortlandt ST
New Yorke
Jeziyeow
Eugene A. Dyer
Washington Village
Annie F. Bush
Wilmarth—Lee
Franklin E. Wilmarth
Annevella D. Lee
Cotton—Hazard
William H. Cotton
Lizzie C
George Borden Hazard
Macomber—Allen
K. J. Haynes
George Macomber
Susan E. Allen
Jones—Jackson
Nelson Jones
Harriet Ann Jackson
Manafield
Conn
Robert Foss
S. S. Foss
Woonsocket Patriot
Ezra Spencer
Lawton
Swansey
Mary
Luther Lawton
Crowley
John Crowley
Coggeshall
Mary Ann Coggeshall
William Coggeshall
Peck
Ill
P. F. W. Peck
Philip
Abby Peck
Phoenix Marine Journal
Port of
BR. I
Eldred
Harwich
Schr
Whisper
Farrow
Key West
Pall Feleer
G. H. Reynolds
Mount Farm
Geo. H. Reynolds
Lotty Hougihil
O .F. Tiffany
Barnaby
Geo W Easterbrooks
N C Bedell
Peter Bradford
Theatre
Carleton and Forrester
A.L. Carleton
Chas. E. Forrester
the Surests
Algie Austin
G. H. Farrington
Mme
Eee
G. H Farrington
Ocz
Hope Street
Sevienty
Conn. Publishing CO
Hartford
the Halford Leicestershire
Halford Sauce Company
All Grocers
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