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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1886

Page

2

Yachts and outbreaks dominate daily news from across regions

An electric powered yacht crossed the English Channel on Monday. Italy reports 45 000 cholera cases and 14 000 deaths in the current outbreak. General Sherman proposes Geronimo be placed at Dry Tortugas for confinement off Florida. Labrador fishery is failing with herring scarce. New York public works employs 1 600 men and spends about 6 million dollars yearly. Reverend Montague resigns due to ill health. A Nickel Plate collision at Silver Creek New York kills thirteen and injures many. U S wealth stands at 43 6 billion with 60 million population and 17 6 million producers. Two hydrophobia cases in Algerian camels reported from pasture fed by a rabid horse.

Southern life tale by Thomas Nelson Page in Harper’s

The October Harper’s features a clever antebellum Southern life story by Thomas Nelson Page with a full page engraving. Frederick Douglass was feted at the Revere House Boston banquet by the Wendell Phillips club as he prepares to depart for Europe.

Harper's Thomas Nelson Frederick Douglass Revere House Boston Wendell Phillips Club Europe

Cyclone Cuts Clear Lane Through Burnside Woods

A cyclone moved northeast along the edge of Burnside Connecticut Sunday evening. It traveled mainly through woods creating a straight lane about eight miles wide as it passed through the area.

Burnside Conn

Italian physicians treat lockjaw with rest and silence

Italian doctors report successful treatment of lockjaw by placing patients in a silence room to rest fully. One practitioner notes recovery in four of five cases.

Autumn life in England in Harper s leading article

Mrs Lucy C Lillie offers a lively American view of English autumn life with gentry hospitality and sport including fox hunting. The Harper s piece is illustrated by A O Corbould and Alfred Parsons. Also notes F Siemens Dresden produced Gass glass for rails millstones and sleepers with transparency to reveal flaws.

England Harper's Lucy C. Lillie A. O. Corbould Alfred Parsons

Earthquake and Meteor Sighted Near Akron Ohio

Akron dispatch reports a 4 am earthquake shake across coal regions in four towns with mantels toppled and frightened residents fearing collapse. A large meteor lit the sky, drifting near the earth and showering fiery particles, possibly striking near the city. a Sunday prayer observance followed.

Ohio Akron

Our Washington Letter on Bayard and Indian census feasts

Washington letter from September 14 1886 discusses Cabinet officer Bayard facing criticism over diplomatic appointees including a suspected Hong Kong consul Withers. It reports on Sioux reservation census tactics, then explains U S Bureau of Engraving and Printing processes for currency and bonds, praising American engraving excellence.

Washington Robt. E. Withers America State Department Hong Kong Withers Aitkins Congress Bureau of Engraving and Printing United States

Eleven Promising Elements Named by Bolton Researchers

A list of over forty new chemical elements announced since 1877 by Prof. H. Bolton has been prepared. Nine of the supposed new elements were detected this year by Crookes, highlighting the ongoing search for novel substances and the evolving periodic table.

H. ©. Bolton Crookes

Paris Suburb Skeleton Industry Revealed In Brief

The report explains a Paris suburbs factory dedicated to preparing skeletons for display. Bones are cleaned and bleached in the sun before being assorted and formed into articulated specimens for the market.

Paris

Descriptions of Deep Ocean Desolation and Earth's Hidden Lands

The Challenger reports detail a desert world beneath the oceans where depths host uniform near freezing temperatures plus sparse life and slow change. It notes red clay deposits with volcanic fragments and emphasizes continents formed from seafloor rocks. The piece ends by praising Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best blood medicine.

Tae Challenger Publications Ayer

Ayer's 4Ague Cure Endorsed For Malaria Symptoms

Advertisement urges immediate use of Ayer's 4Ague Cure when malaria symptoms appear to prevent disease development and continue until recovery. Claims 18 warranted in every instance.

Ayer

Summer Ends Four Days Later Pay Day At Rubber Works

The colored mission of Trinity Ghureki enjoyed a pleasant picnic on the west shore of the Asylum farm last Saturday afternoon. A Bristol Warren Barrington and East Providence Directory in one volume will be issued by Sampson Murdock Co. Elder Wm H Mitchel of Kennebunkport Me will preach in Advent Chapel tomorrow afternoon and evening with free seats and invitation to all.

Colored Mission Trinity Ghureki Asylum Farm Bristol Warren, Barrington East Providence Messrs. Sampson, Murdock & Co Providence Wm. H. Mitchel Kennebunkport Advent Providence Furniture Co Dorrance Street Eatra United States William R. Taylor Thames Street John B. Taylo Bellew

Village notes Eber Hill leaves for East Marion vacation

Mr Eber Hill clerk of Namquit Mill departs town Thursday for East Marion Long Island for an estimated ten days. Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Co No 1 return Friday after a five day excursion to New Haven New London and New York reporting an enjoyable trip.

Eber Hill Namquit Mill East Marion Long Island

Burnside Estate Sold on Ferry Road for 8500

The homestead estate of the late Gen. Burnside comprising about eighty acres on the east side of the Ferry road was sold by the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. for 8500. The purchaser was Dr. H. M. Howe.

Walsh Couple on Wedding Tour from Providence to New York

Mr and Mrs Henry H Walsh who wed in Providence Wednesday are touring New York by boat up the Hudson and plan a two week absence before returning to their Providence home.

Henry 8. Walsh Providence New York Hudson River &O

Journalist Mr. E. Macartney Rejoins Providence Papers

After a year away he resumes his long association with the Providence Evening and Daily Telegram. He has spent about twenty five years in journalism and now returns to the paper ranks.

BR. E. Macartney Providence Evening Bundsy Telegram

Visiting clergymen occupy town pulpits Sunday

X24 reports three visiting ministers preached in town on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Kane from Richmond Virginia spoke at St. Michael's Church. Rev. E. F. Nicholson from East Norton Massachusetts preached at the Baptist Church. Elder J. B. White from Everett Massachusetts led the service at the Advent Chapel.

Mr. Kane Richmond St. Michael’s Church E. F. Nicholson East Norton Mass The Baptist Church J. 8. White Everett Advent Chapel

Local Excursion Heads North Through Niagara Falls Route

A party of eight to ten residents departed Tuesday for Boston to join a larger group bound for Mauch Chunk Niagara Falls Montreal and the Thousand Islands on a round trip to Boston.

Boston Mauch Chunk Niagara Falls Montreal Thousand Islands St. Lawrence

Peach harvest description from Dimock at Church Street

Large melacaton peaches arrived at our office on Saturday with six to seven fruit averaging nearly half a pound each. Three peaches weighed a little over a pound and a quarter in total. The crop is grown by Mr W DeW Dimock of 10 Church Street.

W. Dew. Dimock Church Street

Sharks Seen in Greater Numbers This Season

A fisherman at Poppasquash north point recently caught a large shark while fishing for blackfish. The encounter caused trouble bringing the shark to the surface, but did not disrupt his sport as he returned with tautog and a six pound sheepshead.

North Point Poppasquash

Harvest Home Festival At Ma Kaba Lodge No 12

Ma Kaba Lodge No 12 D of B held its annual harvest home festival in the lodge room on Thursday evening. Children and grandchildren of members attended as readings recitations and singing filled the program. The hall featured fruit and flowers and a cake ice cream and fruit collation followed.

Ma Kaba Lodge No. 12 D. of B

Braxton's Practical Cook Book Sold at Easterbrooks Store

KF offers copies of Braxton's Practical Cook Book by Geo. F. Braxton chef of Wellesley College. The author notes the recipes emphasize economy and suitability for family and hotel use, aiming to avoid waste despite many market cook books.

Braxton George W. Easterbrooks Geo. F. Braxton Wellesley College

King Philip launches at Camden in Maine

A new four masted schooner named King Philip, 1163 tons burthen, was launched at Camden Maine on Wednesday. Owned mainly by Taunton interests, she will be commanded by Captain J M Phillips of Taunton. An Indian descendant of King Philip broke the bow with a bottle that reportedly held Mount Hope spring water due to prohibition sentiment in Maine and Rhode Island.

Camden Taunton J. M. Phillips Maine Rhode Island Mount Hope

Bristol Light Infantry Homecoming Parade

Captain John H Morrissey and the Bristol Light Infantry return from Camp Gen Grant to a 7 15 arrival. The unit is greeted by the B L L Veteran Association and Warren Brass Band, escorted to Wood Street Armory for a celebratory collation amid fireworks and a crowded route.

Bristol Light Infantry Co. OG John H. Morrissey Grant B. L. L Veteran Association Warren Brass Band J. O’brien Woodstreet

Donations to the Children’s Home Acknowledged for September 14 1886

The Board of Managers thanks donors for September 14 1886 receipts including 200 dollars for furnishing from Mrs Zeller 100 dollars for the building fund from Mr H B Renwick flowers corn beans beets bread from Miss A Norris clothing from Miss North cake from Babbitt Post fruit and vegetables from St Michael's parish and friends curtain fixtures from Mrs Taylor apples pears peaches and more including clam chowder from a friend and other items.

The Children’s Home Mrs. Zeller H. B. Renwick St. Michael's Hurch Mias

Byfield School Committee Reports Large Attendance and Budget

The School Committee held its regular meeting at the Byfield School with Mr. E. Babbitt presiding in the chair. The superintendent noted unusually large attendance, especially in the primary department, and changes were approved moving Wentworth's Geography and Chittenden's English Composition to replace current texts. The treasury showed a balance of $7029.10 with $1271.50 for repairs, painting, cleaning, books, stationery, and fuel approved for payment.

Byfield Babbitt Wentworth Chittenden Treasury

Racket Club Presents Pleasant Theatrical at Music Hall

The Racket Club of this town staged a Saturday night program at Music Hall featuring a French comedy The Mousetrap a Coward drama The Test of Honor and a French piece Weeping Wives starring Edward Fales Coward who received top praise for his stage presence adaptability and charm Joined by Charles Philip Easton C P Branson Elizabeth B Diman Margaret D Tucker Julia A Herreshoff the ensemble drew an ample audience and many friends.

Music Hall Burton N. Harrison Edward Fales Coward C. P. Branson Elizabeth B. Diman Margaret D. Tucker Julia A. Herreshoff Coward

Yachts and Americas Cup Fever Sweep the Nation

A flood of talk on yachts fills homes and streets as New York races draw crowds aboard excursion boats and along shorelines. Fans celebrate national pride while Lieut Henn and his wife gain public admiration for their courageous voyage to defend the cup once won by America.

New York Long Island Staten Island John Bail Henn England Americas

Women's Temperance Union Holds Annual Meeting in Town

The Women's Onnishan TemPrRaNer Union met Tuesday evening at Mr. Jeremiah Luther's Franklin Street home. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Henry K Oime Vice Presidents Mrs A P Palmer Mrs H A Stevens Mrs L Anderstrom Corresponding Secretary Miss H B Luther Recording Secretary Miss Lizzie Redfern Treasurer Miss Helen Brayton. Committees were named for Public Meetings Jail Visitation Sunday School Work Temperance literature circulation. The gathering was well attended and enthusiastic.

Onnishan TemPrRaNer Union Jeremiah Luther Franklin Street Henry K. Oime A. P. Palmer H. A. Stevens L. Anderstrom H. B. Luther Lizzie Redfern Helen Brayton

How To Bury a House

Advertisement for a new publisher’s book detailing twenty five house plans from two rooms up. Includes engravings and practical building contract information aimed at prospective builders. Sent to any address for 25 cents from J Read Ogilvie & Co New York.

Ogilvie & Co Rose Pizeet New York

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