Bristol Edifice Elevates Education and Community Pride
The piece lauds Bristol’s new public educational building funded by public funds as a lasting honor and a symbol of revival. It praises the project’s modern facilities, the value of mental culture, and the expected positive impact on families and future generations, while noting some neighbors were overlooked. It also comments on Massachusetts temperance politics, praising Gov Washburn as a prohibitionist amid broader reform efforts.
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Bristol
Narragansett
New England
Worcester
Massachusetts
Butler
Boston
Gov
Washburn
Massachusetts Hopeful Faces Possible Governing Vacancy
The speaker laments a certain general not becoming governor and notes the chance of a congressional vacancy in Massachusetts as a hoped for seat is now unlikely. The tone hints at political maneuvering and disappointment.
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Massachusetts
Congress
R W Grand Lodge Session Reports Strong Growth
In Baltimore the R W Grand Lodge I C C F met as 1872 figures show 386 097 members across 5 045 lodges a gain of 57 220 members and 723 lodges Deaths reached 3 839 while pecuniary relief was given to 42 282 members Total relief expenditure stood at 1 508 471 40 Rhode Island is highlighted as Banner State with 81 lodges and 15 camps all prosperous.
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R.W. Grand Lodge I. C. C. F
United States
Baltimore
Wm. J. Miller
Rhode Island
Grand C
Ridgely
Black preacher leads revival ends in mass delusion
A Spartanburg correspondent reports a prominent local Black preacher known as Bobo urged followers to sell all and march to a distant promised land. He proclaimed himself a prophet and ordered the oldest woman to be sacrificed, sparking neighbor intervention. The group, about fifty to sixty, headed toward the Tennessee mountains.
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Charleston News
Spartansburg
S. C
Bobo
Christ
Zion
Tennessee
The Graphic Balloon Collapse Exposed as a Gigantic Humbug
The piece ridicules a pictorial daily advertising stunt named the Graphic Balloon. It says the venture was rotten from the start, a deceptive plan that drew five cent purchases from the public. It claims a collapse proves the scheme failed despite grand hype and widespread money.
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Pictorial Daily
Europe
Massachusetts Rejects Benjamin as Ruler
A satirical reflection on Massachusetts refusing to support Benjamin as ruler. The speaker derides her obstinacy over a controversial choice, noting his sacrifice of personal aims for the public good and guessing the state may wait forever or he may die waiting.
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Massachusetts
Benjamin
Bay State
Ephraim West of Swanzey and his sing song readings
The writer recalls Ephraim West a small man from Swanzey Massachusetts. He dressed in old fashioned clean clothes and performed his pieces with a distinctive sing song tone. He once stood atop an inverted hogshead while the crowd showered copper coins as entertainment. He planned to adopt the piece Father Abbe's Will as his own will.
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Father Abbe
My Dear Wife Receives Leftover Estate List
A wife is bequeathed a long list of household items and personal effects from a departing husband. The inventory includes tools, cookware, fabric, a musket, ammunition, garden supplies, clothing fasteners, a spinning wheel, animals, and various utensils. The document preserves the factual transfer of property with varied domestic contents.
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Etarving
Umbrella Dispute Ends with Sudden Departures in City Doorway
A Detroit boy stood an umbrella with a cord in a public doorway. Eleven persons claimed the umbrella and walked away pulling the cord until they dropped it and vanished without looking back or stopping.
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Detroit
Theirs Maintains Grand Demeanor in Retirement
Theirs carries himself with pride in retirement and upholds a patriotism that remains unquestioned. He is described as an old time monarchist showing remarkable attachment to a republic.
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Ie M
Castelar Emerges as Potential Republic Leader
Castelar may prove more than the grand orator of Spain as she struggles to establish a republic amid the debris of old monarchies. He gives signs of broad intelligent statesmanship.
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Castelar
Spain
Record Auction of Samuel Campbell Herd Draws Global Bidders
On September 10, Samuel Campbell of New York Mills sold his entire short horn cattle herd at auction. Buyers came from England Canada and across the United States. Fifteen items totaled about 380000 dollars with a top bid of 40600 dollars from Mr Davis of Gloucestershire. A seven month calf fetched 27000 dollars and another 10000 dollars. The sale is likely the largest on record.
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Samuel Campbell
New York Mills
England
Canada
United States
Mr. Davis
Gloucestershire
Stolen Horse Recovered After Four Years Absence
Four years after lending a horse to a man claiming to visit the Stone Bridge the animal was recovered in Boston by George Lawton. The horse owner proved ownership with evidence, and the thief is serving a twelve year sentence and would not reveal the horse’s whereabouts.
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Lawton
Lawton House
Tiverton
Stone Bridge
Cholera Ravages Millersburg and Nearby Towns in Kentucky
The Louisville Courier Journal reports a severe cholera outbreak across Kentucky towns including Millersburg Columba and Lebanon. From Paris Ky on August 4 the disease hit Millersburg hard causing many deaths and a rapid exodus as authorities tried to control the spread.
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Kentucky
Millersburg
Louisville Courier-Journal
Columbia
Lebanon
Paris
United States
Mary Conner
Board of Health
Local tax bills due next week and sermon at Advent Chapel
Locals report town tax bills will be ready next week. Elder A B Warner of Providence will preach at Advent Chapel tomorrow afternoon and evening.
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Bradford
A.B. Warner
Providence
Advent Chapel
Reverend John Gray Leads Service at State Street Church
Reverend John Gray of South Manchester Connecticut occupied the pulpit in the State Street M E Church last Sunday morning.
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John Gray
South Manchester, Conn
State Street
M. E
Christian Association Meetings Planned Tomorrow
Meetings scheduled for Sunday at the Asylum with morning sessions at 10:30 and evening gatherings at 6:00 in their rooms.
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Christian Association
Asylum
Housing Boom Near Juniper Hill Cemetery on Crooked Lane
Four cottage houses are under construction on Crooked Lane between Wood Street and the avenue to Juniper Hill Cemetery. The site is cited as lively with activity as workers raise the new homes.
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Crooked Lane
Wood Street
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Jantz Proposes Town Hall Singing Class If Sufficient Pupils Attend
Mr A Jantz plans a singing class at Town Hall on Wednesday evening if enough pupils enroll. If the turnout is insufficient the project will be abandoned.
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A. Jantz
Town Hall
Delegates from State Attend Grand Lodge Session in Baltimore
William J. Miller Esq. of this town was a delegate from the state to the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of the I O O F United States. The session began in Baltimore on Monday, and Miller left town on Friday evening prior to departure.
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William J. Miller
Grand Lodge of I. O O. F
United States
Baltimore
Miller
Old Academy Building Split for Tenement Lot Move
The old Academy building sold at auction three weeks ago has been cut in two. The front half now sits on the corner lot at High and Franklin Streets for a tenement house conversion. One old elm was felled to clear space for removal from the Common to the street.
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Academy
High
Franklin Streets
Washington Saloon Ends Season With Cream Promise Kept
The Washington Saloon closed a successful season on Thursday last. The owner fulfilled the pledge to dispense cream as promised by the former proprietor. Those seeking cream can obtain it upon reasonable notice, per another-column advertisement.
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Washington
Excursion From Fall River To Mount Hope
About two hundred people from Fall River rode the steamer Border City to Mount Hope for a clambake and chowder followed by dancing and amusements. They returned home around eight in the evening after a well planned outing.
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Fall River
Mount Hope
Border City
Bradford Street Improvements Suggested by Surveyors
Messrs Fish and Bosworth surveyors of highways report Bradford street from Hope to High streets in good order. They urge removing two large trees at the Hope street junction to improve appearance and prevent potential accidents in the thoroughfare.
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Tz Messrs
Fish and Bosworth
Bradford Street
Hope
High Streets
Hope Street
Stolen Sailboat Prudence Recovered and Suspects Arrested
The large sailboat Prudence belonging to C F Herreshoff was stolen from its moorings on the east shore of Portsmouth. A search ensued and on Wednesday Sheriff Pearce learned from Newport police that George Macomber and Henry Brown were arrested for the theft. They were brought to Portsmouth, arraigned, and bound over for trial. The Bristol baseball team led Olympia 36 to 26 in a delayed game played in Providence. darkness ended play after eight innings. The Bristol club claims the state championship after defeating Olympia in the first game as well. The B B C expressed gratitude for local hospitality.
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Prudence
C. F. Herreshoff
Portsmouth
Mr. Pierce
Newport
Macomber
Brown
Bristols
Providence
Olympics
Bristol Train of Artillery Plans Autumn Lecture Series
An article notes six lectures and a grand concert for Bristol Train of Artillery, with tickets at one dollar. Distinguishing speakers include Henry B. Anthony and Lieut. Governor C. C. Van Zandt, plus Major Ren Perley Poore and others to be announced. discussion also covers naming the new Bristol school house Byfield, with clarification from an old citizen.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Henry B. Anthony
Providence
C. C. van Zandt
Newport
Ren. Perley Poore
Revedy Johnson
Baltimore
Hawley
Connecticut
Epior
Lane
Byfield
Gentleman
Bristol
Wm. J. Miller
Miller
Belfry Relic Moved to Mount Hope Preserve Old Academy History
Reverend Dr Howe purchased the belfry from the old Academy building recently sold to BG. He removed the structure and will keep it at his Mount Hope place as a relic of ye olden time.
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Howe
Academy
Mount Hope
Lecture series announced by Y M C A committee
The Lecture Committee of the Y M C A announces a course of lectures to begin mid October. Julia Ward Howe is set to speak, with Prof. G W Churchill and Black's Stereopticon among the already secured acts. Rev E G Robinson of Brown University has agreed to give one lecture as part of the series.
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Julia Ward Howe
G. W. Churchill
Black
Boston
J. W. Black
E. G. Robinson
D.D
Brown University
Two Ladies Kiss Backfires on Train Ride
On a Providence train an unexpected parting kiss ended badly when a jerking car caused collision. One woman hit her nose and left the car bleeding, while the other cried quietly, muttering how much it hurt and steeling herself.
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Providence
King Philip Steamers Postpone Excursion to Middletown Parade
King Philip steamer No. 1 under Captain James F. Stoughton delays its trip from September 24 to 30 to join a Middletown visit and the Firemen’s Fall Parade on October 1 with Hartford and New London departments. The Bristol departure is September 30 at 5 30 PM aboard the Thomas Kiley from Shea Knapp line. tickets at five dollars to Hartford and return.
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James F. Stoughton
Middletown
Hartford
New London
Othe
Col. Colt
Colt
Bristol
Thomas Kiley
Shea & Knapp’s Line
New York
Blue Hills
Connecticut
Bristol notice misfiled arrests in Providence report
A Providence paper misposted a Bristol item claiming a week of heavy drunkenness with daily arrests. Sheriff Pearce reports only four arrests for drunkenness in the town over the two weeks ending on that date.
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Providence
Bristol
Pearce
Byfield School Building Dedication Clarifies Remarks
Editor of Pheenix cites Brinley’s clarification of his dedication remarks at the Byfield School Building. Lane endorses the correction as just and fair, noting Brinley would not misstate the facts or offend with arrogance.
Letter Clarifies Remarks on Judge Byfield Sketch
In Newport on September 13, 1873 Rev J P Lane responds to a Bristol Phoenix critique of his dedication remarks at the Byfield School House. He denies accusing the editor of indebtedness for materials and explains his intent to avoid repeating a full career narrative. He assures misinterpretation was unlikely and offers to publish a clarifying note in Col Greene’s paper.
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Newport
Bristol
Judge Byfield
Col. Greene
Francis Brin
J. P. Lane
R. I
Adjourned Town Meeting Assesses Probate and Guardianship
The adjourned Town Council and Court of Probate examined Jubal Blount estate accounts and ordered distribution among heirs. Daniel W. Mason named Administrator for Ruth and Mary Smith estates. Guardian appointment sought for Almira Lindsey minor. Overseers of the Poor authorized removal of a pauper to Newport. John S. Ingraham named Special Constable and Night Police. An advertisement touts Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry and Caswell Hazard Calisaya tonic as cures and tonics.
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Jubal Blount
Sarah Blount
Daniel W. Mason
Ruth Smith
Mary F. Smith
William R. Taylor
Almira Lindsey
Newport
John S. Ingraham
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Provideiich
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Tite
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John F. Lindsey
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Cupid
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