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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1882

Page

2

Twenty eight thousand head of live stock bought for British Army

A dispatch notes the agreement to purchase twenty eight thousand head of live stock for the British Army in Egypt. Reports also cover Illinois wheat yields, drought effects on wells in Dudley Massachusetts, and a successful Cottage City festival. An NH naval apprentice Thomas Beane died after falls aboard the New Hampshire, while James Edwards of Greenville was assaulted on Waybasset Street in Providence. A mysterious cattle disease in Pictou Nova Scotia causes losses, with investigations ongoing.

Egypt Thomas Beane New Hampshire Newport James Edwards Greenville Woybasset Street Providence

Centennial Birthday Observed for Mrs Lucy Kline in North Egremont

On September 5 at the North Egremont Methodist Church a crowd of nearly 300 gathered to mark the hundredth birthday of Mrs Lucy Kline. Among attendees were 25 centenarians whose combined ages reached 2,000 years.

Lucy Kline North Egremont Mass

Michigan's strict law protects song birds under fines

The article cites a Michigan statute banning killing song birds and nest robbing with a five dollar fine per bird and ten days in jail per offense, listing species such as robin nighthawk whippoorwill finch thrush lark sparrow wren and others.

Mobile Daily Register Michigan

Bicknell Family Reunion Set for Weymouth Mass

The second Bicknell family reunion, organized by the Bicknell Family Association, will be held in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on September 20 and 21. The program includes literary and social events, memorial services for Zachary and Agnes Bicknell, and the dedication of a marble monument to their memory.

Ige Bicknell

Grain growth in the Southern States sparks corn and wheat expansion

The St. Louis Republican notes Southern farmers have excelled in grain this year and predicts a large increase in corn and wheat acreage next year. It says years of urging to shift focus from cotton and tobacco paid off, and future policy will abandon that mistake.

St. Louis

Water Scarcity Strains New Bedford Area Wells

The New Bedford Standard reports a severe drought reducing well water across the vicinity. Elders say wells once never dry are now empty. families haul water from Lund's Corner on Acushnet Avenue to Plainville as springs and ponds run low and the Water Works supply sits three to four feet below high water mark, muddy and insufficient.

New Bedford Fairhaven Mil Brook Lund’s Corner Acashnet Avenue Plainville

Frank Leslie's Sonpay Macazine October offer

The October issue overflows with varied, edifying content including The Religion of the Ancient Egyptians by J Newenham Hoare The Study of Biology at Princeton College Lace making Mount Axen Road in Switzerland The Copts of Egypt and their Church and abundant illustrated articles Rev Dr Talmage The Old Home stead Marion Harland's A Good Fellow and MacDonalds Weighed and Wanting continue Poems include The South Wind by Fannie Parnell The Lame Pulpit Christianity as a Delusion Wit Wisdom and Pathos of Childhood The Collection Basket Information for the Curious The Bow Unbent and many brief articles All for 25 cents per number or 3 a year postpaid Address Frank Leslie Publisher Park Place New York.

Frank Lesure J. Newenham Hoare Princeton College Mount Axen Switzerland Egypt Dr. Talmage Marion Harland MacDonald Fannie Parnell Talmage Frank Leslie Park Place New York

Boston woman endows scholarships for Brigham Academy graduates

Mrs. Sarah B. Jacobs of Boston donates five thousand dollars to the University of Vermont to endow scholarships for Brigham academy graduates in Bakersfield. Sister of the late Peter B. Brigham, she shares a long record of aid. The gift funds scholarships open to both sexes, aiding liberal education.

Sarah B. Jacobs Boston University of Vermont Brigham Academy Bakersfield

Winter Prep and Political Turmoil Highlight 1882 Washington

Washington notes 1882 discuss the end of summer and the start of winter with education, morality and a Chau tauqua program. A Soldiers' Home investigation removes two managers after Gen Sturgis testimony, while Sen Conger and Gen Rosecrans figures shuffle in the political scene. District officials ban liquor within a square of schools affecting many taverns, as Garfield Hospital fundraising through a national fair begins.

Washington Eprroza Sturgia Congress Sturgis Conger Committee of Investigation Gen Lincoln Gen. Sturgis

Mysteries of Lona Isnaxp Sounp Recall by New Haven Register

The New Haven register recalls past sea vanishings on the Sound. Twenty years ago Joe Carrier, aboard a Worcester bound steamer, woke to find himself adrift and later found his watch and money missing. Capt W W Coit once fell overboard and could not explain how he dropped in. Eugene Reed woke amid white capped waves and drifted away, unable to account for his drift. None were intoxicated, lending a sense of mystery to these incidents.

New Haven Register Worcester Joe Carrier Norwich W. W. Coit Eugene Reed New York

Untold Suffering Among the Fair Sex Promised Relief

An advertisement proclaims Wheat Bitters as a tonic to relieve distress in women, claiming to turn weakness into strength and restore vitality for the fair sex.

Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry advertised cure

An old advertisement touts Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry as a universal remedy for coughs colds bronchitis whooping cough croup influenza consumption and all throat lung and chest diseases. Sold at 60 cents and 13 dollars per bottle.

Wistar

Steamer Richard Borden ends Rocky Point runs for season

The steamer Richard Borden has discontinued daily excursions to Rocky Point as the watering place closes for the season.

Richard Borden Rocky Point

Herreshoff to Erect New 140 Foot Boat Works

The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company is building a new boat works measuring 140 feet long 35 feet wide and three stories high with ways for building and launching large yachts.

Herreshoff Manufacturing Company

New Hook and Ladder truck arrives by steamer Richard Borden

The long awaited Hook and Ladder truck built at Leverick works New York arrived on the Richard Borden. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Co to supervise, with plans for a grand reception at Town Hall. Bristol baseball trip to Newport postponed by late arrival, followed by return voyage. Town Council and Court of Probate held monthly session with numerous guardianship accounts, asset sales, and estate actions approved.

Newport Artillery Company Providence Warren Bristol Richard Borden Leverick Works Walker Street New York Hook, Ladder & Hose Co High and Church Streets Town Hall William A. Rawson Wiliam M. Blye W. N. Weeden Alfred J. Middleton Eugene A. Sounds Bristol Baseball Club Newport Fort Club Bristols Court of Propate Messrs Wardwell Reynolds, Cole Spooner Abby H. Munro Annette G. Munro Dana C. Munro Winthrop M. Munro William B. DeWolf Mary R. DeWolf William R. Taylor Nathaniel M. Oxx Bond Samuel M. Lindsey Jonathan Alger George Alger Francis J. Alger Herbert F. Bennett Lizzie A. Simmons Isaiah D. Simmons William H. Simmons Algernon Barney Joseph E. Simmons Julia S. Perry James Dew Perry Charles W. Perry Mary Joaquin Joseph Joaquin Cordelia E. Chace James W. Osborn Boston Suffolk Commonwealth ‘of Massachusettes Court of Probate Rhode Island Robate Court Amanda G Ingalls Oh Ingilla Amanda G Ingalls Sis Herbert F Bennett Robate Cordelia E.chace Cordelia FE. Chace Bristol Phenix Henry van Brunt Cambridge Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts James W. Oaborn Loston Commonwealth

National Rubber Co Expands With New Buildings

The National Rubber Co plans eight new structures including a brick four hundred eight by fifty six foot building and several brick, stone, and wooden frames on their Wood and Thames street acres. A large fire destroyed the soup room and potash room with three thousand dollars in loss and no insurance, likely from spontaneous combustion. crews cleared debris and began laying foundations for a brick rebuilding the next morning.

National Rubber Co Farrell & Cummings Pawtucket French & McKenzie Providence Wood Street Thames Street Thames Bradford Streets

From Rev Locke Letter on Germany and Swiss Black Forest

An extract from Rev. G. L. Locke rector of St. Michael's Church writes to the Sunday School about his travels through Germany and the Black Forest. He notes depictions of Constance on the edge of Switzerland and Swiss carved wood clocks. He reflects on borders between destinies and counsels choosing the right path.

G. L. Locke St. Michael's Church Switzerland Constance Germany America Black Forest Rhine North Sea Danube Black Sea H. Potter Dimond Messrs J. H. Young & Co St. Michael's South Christian State Street M. E Dimond East Greenwich Seminary

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