Prohibition, Banks, City Budgets and Atlantic Exhibits
Maryland counties split on liquor licenses while N C Thompson of Rockford Bank suspends with liabilities of 750000. Providence city government expenses total 2275876 99. Aquidneck Agricultural Society fair in Middletown presents fine stock. Northwest crop yield exceeds expectations aiding a easy money market. Ancient Assam dwellings built on piles possibly to keep out pigs. Vegetarianism and parasites noted by Cobbold and the Milky Way brightness measured by Searle. Atlanta leads Southern cities at New Orleans World Fair with a 25000 square foot exhibit building. Spence Bate notes teeth evolution toward brain matter as intellect grows.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Ancient Trees and a Violent Incident at Congers Cemetery
The article notes long lifespans for various trees including oaks and yews. It reports Ka Tom Marston, deemed a lunatic, desecrating Congers cemetery graves, burning a Methodist church, attempting arson around town, and being shot by a mob after being found setting a fence on fire. He claims divine command. The Smithsonian will dedicate 20 000 square feet to animal resources and 10 000 to the Fish Commission at the World Exposition, with live fish eggs and hatchery processes on display.
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Tom Marston
Congers
Smithsonian Institution
United States Fish Commission
Buddha
Providence
A New Tutory on Nervous Disorders and Patents
Dr. B W Richardson argues certain nervous disorders stem from body formed compounds and lactic acid may explain heart disease and rheumatism. He notes amylene can induce somnambulism and cites other chemicals possibly developed in abnormal bodily processes. Also listed are Rhode Island patent grants to Bloomer, Lee, and Weston with machines and devices.
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B. W. Richardson
Milan and its grand cathedral to Mont Blanc and the Alps
From Our Own Correspondent visits Milan and Lombardy noting the cathedral’s Gothic exterior and vast scale, the Gallery of Victor Emmanuel, La Scala, and nearby Lake Maggiore. The journey continues via the Simplon route to Chamouni with a climb toward Mt. Blanc guided by mountaineers.
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Milan
Italy
Turin
Naples
Europe
Lombardy
Marengo
Lodi
Napoleon
St. Peters
Rome
Alps
Mont Blanc
Monta Rosa
Apennines
Victor Emanuel
la Scala
Maggiore
Como
Lugano
Laveno
Intra
Lake Lucerne
Switzerland
Lake Como
Pallanza
Charles Borromeo
Simplon
Brieg
Martigny
Tete Noir
Chamouni
Rhone
Ovar
St. Bernard
New Field of Employment for Women Seeks Plating Work
From Oberlin Ohio Josey Cassey describes a home plating venture using a machine from an Albany uncle. In 22 days she earned 95.45 dollars while her brother earned 91.50. She offers directions to make a plating machine and invites poems or prose in exchange for full instructions.
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Bristol Phonix
Borroz
Albany
N. Y
Josey Cassey
Oberlin
Ohio
Fashion Hints From Petersons Macas ZINE FOR Ocroser
Black remains widely worn in all materials for full dress with long and short tunics. Velvet trims by the yard appear in wide bands. hats rise high with narrow brims. corsages trend toward pointed waists. Woolen for outdoors, silk and velvet for formal events. accessorize with black sapphire or ruby velvet corsages.
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Peterson
Sicilienne
On Land and Sea serial in Batxovu's Magazine
Wm H Thames offers a vivid San Luis Obispo scene from the tenth chapter of On Land and Sea. The tale includes a lonely shore watch and a lively ranch fandango with Mexican visitors. The work will appear in book form in November from DeWolfe Fiske & Co Boston.
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Batxovu
Wm. H. Thames
San Luis Obispo
California
Golden State
DeWolfe, Fiske & Co
Boston
Ballow’s
Hawley Street
Thames &Talbot
Typhoid Reports and Local Notices From Town
Typhoid cases reported locally amid tax book notices for 1884. Mr and Mrs Andrew B R Trotter visit Princeton Mass. Mr and Mrs Jonathan D Waldron return from Princeton Mass. Mr and Mrs John Tweedale visit from Washington DC. Rogers Free Library acknowledges anonymous donation of eight volumes. Col Clark H Straight's twins Frank and Fred perform at the Dime Museum Providence.
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Andrew BR. Trotter
Princeton
Mass
Jonathan D. Waldron
John Tweedale
Washington, D. C
The
Rogers Free Library
Clark H. Straight
Frank
Fred
Dime Museum
Providence
Fair of the King Philip Engine Postponed to Nov 24
Captain Benjamin M. Lincoln, visiting Westport Massachusetts, fell ill and was rushed home last Friday the 12th. he is now convalescent. The King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co fair, originally to open on the 20th, has been postponed to Monday, November 24.
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The
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co
Benjamin M. Lincoln
Westport
Mass
Gale Winds Batter Harbor But Cause Little Damage
A Tuesday afternoon gale from the southwest swept the harbor with high waves. Small craft rose and fell on their moorings, yet no significant damage was reported beyond minor making and unmooring.
Reverend Jones to Officiate at State Street M E Church
Rev Edwin F Jones now of Taunton Mass and former pastor of State Street M E Church will officiate at that church tomorrow Sunday by exchange with Rev Edwin D Hall.
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Edwin F. Jones
Taunton
Mass
State Street M. E
Edwin D. Hall
Jenny Stowe Sentenced in Justice Court for Wanton Speech
Jenny Stowe appeared in Justice Court on Monday charged as a wanton and lascivious person in speech and behavior. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to Oaklawn School for Girls during her minority.
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Jenny Stowe
Justice Court
Oaklawn School For
Governor Hosts Reception for Naval Officers At Mansion
His Excellency Governor A. O. Bourn gave a reception at his residence Monday afternoon to the officers of the U S ships Tennessee Swatara Yantic and Alliance. The governor's personal staff and other guests were present.
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A. O. Bourn
U. S
Tennessee
Swatara
Yantic
Alliance
Hoyt to Preach at Advent Chapel with Two Sermons
Elder A. A. Hoyt will speak at Advent Chapel on Sunday with a 3 PM sermon The Sure Foundation based on 1 Corinthians 3 11 and a 7 PM address Half Baked Professors from Hosea 7 8 Backsliders urged to attend.
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A. A. Hoyt
Advent Chapel
Boy Falls From Ice Cart Breaks Leg on High Street
Seven year old James Hoard Jr. son of Officer James Hoard was injured while climbing an ice cart on High Street when his foot caught in a wheel. Dr. G A Pike set the limb and the boy is comfortable as could be expected.
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James Hoard
D Jr
High Street
G. A. Pike
H. James
Bemp
Craddock & Con
Race Street
Philadelphia
Illness Strikes Local Citizen Benjamin Easterbrooks on High Street
Benjamin Easterbrooks suffered a sudden illness while walking on High street Wednesday afternoon. He was assisted to his home in a semi conscious state and treated by Dr. Shipman, who rendered aid and helped him regain comfort.
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Benjamin Easterbrooks
Shipman
Attorney General Hosts Reception At His Residence
Attended by U S Attorney General Brewster and wife Hon Backville West from England Minister Isa West Admiral Luce and officers of the 60 8. B Tennessee Band from the Tennessee and the Bris ol Cornet Band provided music. The State Fair and Cattle Show will be at Narragansett Park next week with daily attractions and growing entries. Bristol expected strong attendance during the five days.
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P. Colt
Brewster
Backville West
England
Isa West
Luce
Tennessee
Tenessee
Brisol Cornet
RB. L
Narragansett Park
Bristol
Temperance lecture drew large audience at late Street church
On Sunday evening last a union meeting of Methodist Congregationalist and Baptist churches was held at the late Street M. E. Church. A large audience attended. Cyrus Sturtevant, the gospel temperance speaker, gave an address on the reform and conversion of Francis Murphy, the renowned temperance lecturer.
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M. HE
Cyrus Sturtevant
Sead
Francisurphy
Ma Rogers Free Library Adds New Titles Next Week
The library lists Progress and Poverty by Henry George Popular Natural History Limbbock History of Christianity by Abbott War Diary of Events in a Great Rebellion by Gordon George Ipley American Men of Letters Mrs Lincoln’s Boston Cook Book Poetry Morgan The Baby’s Grandmother Walford William the Silent Mary Howett Tales for All Seasons Crise of the North Star Bobbinw Coates of History
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Ma Rogers Free Library
Henry George
O. Abbott
Gordon
George Ipley
Ies
Mrs. Lincoln
Boston
Morgan
Walford
William the Silent
Mary Howett
Crise
The
North Star
Coates
Harbor fleet visits and local political notices in town
Newport war vessels Tennessee Alliance Yantic and Swatara anchored at the harbor lieutenants and crew toured the town while residents joined in viewing the fleet. A Cleveland and Hendricks club met at Town Hall with speeches and cheers. A tax assessors dispute and ratification meeting followed with officials and a large audience. Exhibition notices, a white elephant article, and Peterson’s Magazine promotion complete the page.
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United States War
Tennessee
Alliance
Yantic
Swatara
Newport
Our
Cleveland and Hendricks Campaign Club
Town Hall
John P. Reynolds
J. Q. Monaghan
Providence
E. W. Brunson
William Williams
Cleveland
Hendricks
Obituaries for Bowen Fish Holmes and Patt in local notices
James Harvey Bowen age 42 dies at his father’s home after long neuralgia. John B. Fish aged 33 dies at Pierce’s Avenue from typhoid fever. funeral attended by United Brothers Lodge. Jabez S. Holmes 39, attorney, dies in Jamaica Plain leaving a widow. Harry L. M. Patt dies in Reading after typhoid fever. funeral at Trinity Church Pena.
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James Harvey Bowen
James
E. D. Hall
John B. Fish
George P. Fish
Wm. Fred. Fish
Pierce’s Avenue
United Brothers Lodge No. 13
Jabez
Holmes
Silas Holmes
Jabez Holmes
Jamaica Plains
Boston
Harry L. M. Patt
Henry Patt
Reading
Mass
Trinity Church
Wm. R. Trotter
Turner
Rebecca Turner
John Turner
Fall River
Patt
Harry L. M Patt
Thompson
Warren
Yanonah P
John B. Thompson
Humphrey
East Providence
David Humphrey
McAnerney
Pawtucket
Thomas McAnerney
Conant
Mary
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Edward Clodd
Humboldt Library of Science
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Lafayette Place
New York City
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William Street
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3. P. Colt
Blaine and Logan Glee Club
Bristol Cornet Band
Blaine and Logan
Col. S. P. Cost
Philip H. Coyle
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Tae Cup
George Coolidge
Old Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
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Chestnut Street
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Hope Street
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Phoenix Marine Journal
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Broad Street
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J. A. Lanphere
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A. M. Newman
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Frank M. Enis
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Perons
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Robert B. Holloway
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K. Wi. Mehr
Curon
Teik
Amine Rm
Rarsay
Ulldiog
Ekugland
William R. Taylor
Thames Street
John B. Taylor
Seth
Taxck
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