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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1879
Page
2
Fragmented remarks criticize political figures like TM Butler and Benjamin, praise Mr. Jefferson Borden amid financial ruin, condemn adulterated food and support capital punishment, and note annual rail and steamboat excursion plans. It also mentions summer resorts, Paris hotel surgeons, and the mills preparing college prep grists as Lecs grow in classrooms.
The letter attacks SS Kal-Ich of San Francisco as unfit to lead the Temple San Francisco and criticizes New England for disgust at his mixed ecclesiastical and political influence. It denounces British soldiers buried at private expense while families starve, condemning English pride and neglect of fallen soldiers.
The piece critiques Disraeli and Beaconsfield as aligned with English aristocracy, contrasts Gladstone’s liberal aims, and questions a Democratic White House. It urges education for liberty and forecasts presidential selection, urging an honest Republican over an unworthy candidate amid internal and external foes. It emphasizes labor, self-reliance, and national prosperity through productive effort.
The Golden Rule of Boston, now eight pages, reappears in its old form under Rev. H. A. Shorey. The redesign features larger body type and keeps its literary and religious household journal character. New and retained departments include a full Sunday School page edited by Rev. R. B. Meredith and Rev. A. F. Schauffler, plus a temperance story by W. M. F. Round. Price lowered to $2.00 with club discounts.
A September note on oyster customs from New York discusses the move of oysters from the menu as summer ends, the large annual consumption, and a claim that summer tastings rise with better catches. It then shifts to a train ride test between Philadelphia and New York, claims about speed, and reflections on Earth’s motion. It also covers a chowder riot at Sheepshead Bay, police action, a clamor against small market vendors, and downtown street obstructions.
In Proven ce on Westminster street a clothing store swap with a music shop caused both businesses to exchange their fronts. Kennedy's new premises offer fall and winter goods at nearly first cost through a New York manufacturing link. Women’s shirts in Wamutta muslin and Irish linen promise quality. Bean’s large boot and shoe store showcases slippers with novel fox and cat imagery, recalling a prior burglary and a vengeful note to the thief.
The piece notes that a remedy made from common plants like hops buchu mandrake and dandelion yields many marvelous cures, with all classes from pastor to editor testifying to being healed, urging belief without doubt. See other column.
B J Kendall M D of Enosburgh Falls Vermont releases A Treatise on the Horse and his Diseases with extensive illustrations and strong customer praise. Letters from Elijah W Stearns and Dr Wm H Hall commend its practical value and compactness. The work may be obtained for 25 cents from the author or J H Young & Co or at the office.
Eleven Congregational ministers in Connecticut are over fifty years ordained. Leading the list is the Rev. Joel Mann, with ordination dating back to 1815.
Long list of local items mentions a pulpit assignment at First Baptist Church, parish events, theater shows, fairs, school picnics, and a major jewelry theft at a Bristol area home. The article notes upcoming Rhode Island Press Association meeting, a Pinafore series, and a grand jury session in Bristol Supreme Court.
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