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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1886

Page

2

Various World Notes and Local Notices From A Late Issue

Secretary Manning’s health improves after resuming duties. Mount Vernon Baptists donate $500 to Mount Vernon Methodists to help pay a debt. Plymouth Rock burned for metal salvage. John Murphy, 17, hanged himself in Waterbury attic. Geronimo and 14 warriors confined at Fort Pickens. Lettuce varieties swell to sixty five. Pawtucket and Central Falls memorial association formed. MA and RI YMCA merge proposed. Golden plover sighted on Pacific vessel after long flight. Canadian Booksellers urge banning American Sunday papers in Toronto. Warren NH placer gold mine completed and operating. Ha Thifaa medical journal published in Egypt. Prof Virchow’s study on color of hair, eyes, skin of 6,758,287 children. Dr Thomas Sweet of Providence dies in Barrington. Floating Parisian exhibition to showcase French goods. Gulf Stream water-spouts more common in winter.

New Water Gas Method Sparks European Interest

A new cheap water gas technique uses a two stage retort with red hot ceramic to split steam and extract hydrogen. One ton of coke yields about 69 000 cubic feet of gas, suitable for heating after carburetion. The piece notes a science discussion on love selection by fitness at a British Association meeting.

Europe British Association George Campbell Grant Allen

Balloon of colossal size to menace aerial navigation

Report from Berlin describes a giant balloon nearly completed. It is to be 600 feet long and 50 feet in diameter, with a weight of 48 000 pounds. Two steam engines of fifty horsepower each would provide propulsion.

Berlin Peterson John Sherwood Edgar Fawcett Ann 8. Stephens Frank Lee Benedict M. ¥. Spencer New Orleans Charles J. Peterson Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Reform Shams and Civil Service Conflicts In Washington

Our Washington Correspondent reports on reform talk in 1886 as officials face scrutiny over political involvement and alleged expeditions in pension cases. Black defends orderly work while critics cite delayed documents, shabby offices, and race week gaiety at the capital’s social hub and the Jockey Club meeting.

Washington Washineton D. C Ysbor Civil Service Commissioners Gen. Black Congress Black Dudley Representative Stahlnecker Pension Office Lawrence Baltimore Diplomatic Corps Army Navy Jockey Club

Facts Figures and Fashions in New York Wardrobe Craze

The city shows a carnival of dress goods and ready made or measured garments at Lord and Taylor and other metropolitan shops. Patterns from Paris designs, accurate cuts, and mail order options offer elegant, affordable wardrobes as denizens and visitors indulge in stylish cost savings.

New York City Mystic Gates Gotham Paris T. Taylor Poon Lord & Taylor Providence Furniture Co Dorrance Street United States

Local affairs and notices from Bristol town pages

Town meetings scheduled for next Tuesday and Monday with notices of church services, a benefit concert, and annual reports. Reports detail court terms, naturalizations, indictments for breaking and entering, and local genealogical and historical notes.

Harvest Concert At Memorial Chapel

The Congregational Sunday School held its annual harvest concert in the Memorial Chapel last Sunday evening. Mr. Wm. H. Bell, the Superintendent, presided, and the Pastor conducted the devotional exercises. The Chapel was tastefully decorated with flowers and produce. The exercises were interesting and instructive.

Congregational Sunday School Memorial Chapel Wm. H. Bell

Seymour-Stratton Dramatic Co Presents Three Town Hall Shows

The Seymour Stratton Dramatic Co. will present three plays in Town Hall next week. The bill includes Two Orphans on Wednesday, East Ann on Thursday, and Colleen Bawn on Friday. The company, praised by the Pittsburg Leader for Lizzie Seymour, features a skilled cast, a fine band, and orchestra. advertisement in another column.

Seymour-Stratton Dramatic Co Town Hall East Anne Colleen Bawn Lndies Lizzie Seymour Pittsburgh

Newport Firemen Parade Visits Hydraulic Engine Fair

The Hercules Volunteer Firemen's Association of Newport led by Captain Nathaniel Wilson visited the Hydraulic Engine and Hose Co.s Fair with the Father Mathew Drum Corps. A street parade escorted by local firefighters and the Bristol Cornet Band preceded a steamer ride on the Pioneer with a return near 1 am.

Hercules Volunteer Firemen’s Association Newport Nathaniel Wilson Father Mathew Hydraulic Engine & Hose Co James Allyn Pioneer Eagle No. 2 Olneyville Watchemakers Riverside Mechanics Narragansetts No Warren

Brooklyn Sailor Grover McCurdy Dies Aboard Harbor Schooner

Grover McCurdy of Brooklyn New York died suddenly about 2 am last Wednesday while aboard the schooner Sarah Jane captained by Robertson at anchor in the harbor. He had suffered consumption and sought improved health on the voyage. He was about 35 and leaves a family in Brooklyn. The notice also lists a regional Congregational Conference schedule with services and discussions led by ministers from Providence and Newport.

Grover McCurdy Brooklyn N. Y Sarah Jane Robertson McCurdy Captain Robertson Ruppe Isnann Conaregcational Ita First Congregational Church J. H. Larry Providence F. F. Emerson Newport W. J. Huntley Graggist Lockport Mae Erts Wilson Hood C. I. Hood & CO Lowell Mass

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