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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1876
Page
2
The selection echoes Winslow and J Tilden with talk of bondholders and fortunes. A tidal wave in November is teased as a visual possibility while merchants face ongoing hardships and a nationwide sense of financial strain.
A Bristol correspondent recalls Monsieur Marbeau, founder of the Paris Creche, his progress for thirty years, the 1862 decree licensing creches, and the charity’s impact on working mothers and infants. The piece highlights early visits to Paris creches, funding, discipline, and the charity’s wide influence across Europe and America.
The usual Y M C A conference and prayer meeting will be held at their Rooms on Hope Street tomorrow Sunday at 5 oclock in the afternoon. All are invited to attend these interesting meetings.
The Rev J W Chickering D C of Washington DC will occupy the pulpit tomorrow in the absence of the Pastor during the Centennial. He is secretary of the Congressional Temperance Society and will address temperance patriotism and religion at 7 PM in Memorial Chapel. The public is invited. The notice also discusses taxation concerns in New England towns urging low taxes and inviting diverse settlement for prosperity.
Last Thursday evening a large orderly crowd gathered for a Democratic rally in town under the Tilden and Hendricks Club. A flag was raised at Hope and State with speeches by E W Brangen and Wardwell, music by the Bristol Cornet Band, then a march to Town Hall for further remarks by Brunsen Gorman Beach Van Slyck O B Gutter and others. The event, described as the most lively Democratic demonstration in town, ended with strong cheers and applause despite burning tar barrels and fireworks.
The September term of the Supreme Court for Bristol County begins with Chief Justice Durfee and Justice Matteson. Grand Jury selects Benjamin R. Wilson as foreman. Several cases set for trial including William Taylor vs. Robert Andrews. Naturalization petitions granted for Morrisey Dougherty Culkin. Divorce granted Lucy Downing vs. Leman Downing. Court adjourns after trials and continuances. Quarterly meeting of Town Superintendents of Public Schools set for Providence Monday at 10.
Citizens are urged to back a proposed season of lectures for young men with speakers under consideration. Potential speakers include Hon. Schuyler Colfax Gen N P Banks and Theo Tilton.
An Eastern tour ends with a Bristol stop at the Church Street House on Sept 19 20 and 21. Dr Dupree promises permanent foot cures for bunions corns ingrown nails and other ailments with painless treatment and free follow up, then heads to Philadelphia. The ad touts Centaur Liniment as a universal remedy and contrasts high Western medical costs with its claimed benefits and affordability.
Citizens gain a final three day opportunity to have sore feet cured by Dr Dupree at the Church Street House in Bristol. Eastern tour success noted. Dates September 19 20 21 with rooms open 8 am to 8 pm.
C H Tucker of Boston recounts severe salt rheum and skin eruptions. After trying various blood remedies, he credits VEGETINE with complete recovery after seven bottles and notes additional relief from rheumatism.
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