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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1876
Page
2
A sweeping column critiques Congress adjournment and European policy, laments country political shifts, and mocks social attitudes. It cites Rice substitutes, grasshoppers as judgment, and comments on Blaine, Queen Isabella, and public morals while noting Connecticut’s apple yield and New York politics.
A Lexington press summary notes Martha's Vineyard appealing to summer visitors with Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Highlands hosting Baptist and Methodist camps. It also discusses Tilden and Hendrickson letters, inflation talk, and Governor positions on hard money versus inflation amid electoral aims.
The author urges valuing the Centennial Exhibition for its merit and national pride rather than as a money making venture. He argues attention to real merits earns respect and suggests the nation can spend on promoting progress without treating it as a mere pecuniary investment.
The piece contrasts views on Mr. Tilden's patriotism. Republican papers label him a secessionist while reformers and pro Union organs debate his record. The piece suggests shifts in opinion as letters are weighed, implying a political auction of ideas to an Indiana man. The Democratic stance remains uncertain as the public questions the strategy.
From New York and Philadelphia dispatches dated August 29 1876 reports the collapse of the four year old anthracite coal monopoly led by railroad firms. Price cutting breaches and renewed competition loosen the ring freeing fuel for more residents.
In a Providence disturbance, Clinton Smitht stabbed and killed Frank Thornton at midnight Saturday. The murderer is in custody amid threats of lynching. both men are described as mulatto.
Elder Augustus Durfee will preach in the Advent Chapel tomorrow both day and evening. Rev. E. Edson, pastor of State Street M E Church, has returned from vacation and will conduct the usual Sunday services there tomorrow.
Reynolds Manufacturing Company's mill, halted for several weeks, is set to restart within two weeks from now. The announcement notes the plant will resume work at its local site, signaling restoration of production and local employment.
Rev. James P. Lane returns from annual vacation and announces morning and afternoon services will resume at the Congregational Church tomorrow with the Sabbath school at noon.
Tomorrow's church services include morning prayer and holy communion at 10, evening prayer at 7, and Sunday school at 3 led by Rev. M A D W Howe in the morning and Rev. Dr. Mulchahey of New York in the evening. Constable Burnham is praised for public order work on Sundays and weekday car patrols. Corner stone laying for St Michaels chapel was led by Rt Rev Howe with several clergy. Band tournament at Rocky Point saw 14 bands, Colt's Armory Band first, American Band second, Bristol Cornet Band third. Reported deaths include Cyrax Bullock aged 66 from apoplexy and Miss Nellie Mincher who died suddenly at a Mount Hope picnic joyfully.
Advertisement notes a liquid blacking product offered by J. Howard Manchester at Bradford and Thames streets. It promises a finer polish, time saving, and prevention of rust.
The Supreme Court, September term, will commence its session in this town on Monday. Charles F Hanson of Worcester Mass is expected in Bristol September 18 to tune and repair pianos. A temperance meeting is planned Thursday at Town Hall with Rev J E Bell of South Providence delivering an address. The Good Templars and Temple of Honor back the event and a Reform Club may form.
Advertisement for Mouraray's Songs for Sunday Schools and Gospel Hymns by Jas R Murray with contributors like Geo F Root and Ira D Sankey. Boston publisher White Smith & Co. prices 35 cents. Nearby report on Mount Hope bi centennial of King Philip’s death includes Captain Church’s pursuit and dramatic news from Rhode Island.
Captain Church directs ambush near the swamp with Williams and Sanford. Philip flees into the swamp, is shot by an Englishman, falls in mud, and is killed as Church orders his body to be beheaded and quartered by an Indian executioner after the fight ends.
From Faun River to Bristol an annual tour brings Dr Dorrez the Papyruss Foot Doctor to Church Street House for five days only September 5 6 7 8 and 9. He cures corns bunions ingrowing nails enlarged joints chilblains sore insteps with no pay for severe cases and offers free consultation and reasonable prices.
Rumor says Dr. Dupree, famed New York chiropodist, will be at Church Street House next week with Dr. Emerson. He claims to cure long standing foot troubles easily at fair prices, backed by testimonials from exchanges praising his painless method.
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