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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1877
Page
2
The fragment mentions General Blowmynose as commander of Russian forces and questions the effectiveness of a new political dodge. It notes the war’s ongoing high human cost and hints at broader political doubt across regions. Other items reference Boston history, President popularity, and looming figures like Andrew Johnson and Tweed.
The Prohibitionists in Massachusetts name William Gaston as their standard bearer for the coming election. The Worcester Press notes the choice reflects the party’s better elements and rejects the “fraud” accusation used by opponents.
The Hubites parade for the Army and Navy Monument dedication celebrating patriotism. Stories touch on women abroad, war price effects on flour, and notable acts by President Hayes during a visit to Senator Morton, contrasting with others who refused to join a reception committee.
The piece notes some peoplecall for changes to the Cabinet while the President tends to appoint only suitable officials. It argues reforms should focus on trimming fat offices rather than expanding or altering appointments.
The piece argues that rising library readership in the United States shapes public morals. It urges careful selection of volumes to teach character and virtue, claiming libraries influence the life directions of boys and women, not just provide amusement.
Our New York Letter reflects on shifting American recreations from skating and boating to shooting sports at Creedmoor. It notes growing spectator interest, prize allure, and the precision and science behind long range rifles, while predicting a future fade of popular clubs as novelty wanes.
The London Daily Telegraph reports Una Hawthorne, daughter of the American novelist, died in Clewey on Monday September 10.
Mr. Andersen's sailboat was recovered in New London and brought to this port on the 13th instant, signaling a successful recovery and return to port authorities.
Misses Thompson and Honeywell opened a fine stock of millinery and fancy goods at their new store on 114 Hope Street. The September opening provided only a small scare as discussions about the season continue.
Rev. George Denham of Boston preached at St Michael's Church on Sunday last in exchanges with Rev. George L. Locke.
A large dog belonging to John B. Munro Esq. showing hydrophobia symptoms was killed last Saturday evening.
Workmen begin installing a new iron fence with granite posts on High Street in front of the Congregational Church. The project updates the church exterior and local streetscape.
The note says business is looking up and hopes for a sustained improvement, warning that continuous decline would burden merchants.
The paper acknowledges Hon. Joel M. Spencer State Auditor for a copy of the Annual Report of Insurance Commissioner of Rhode Island 1877.
Tourists hum “Home Sweet Home” while mountain and seaside landlords decline to join the chorus, highlighting a split in seasonal sentiment between visitors and property holders.
The sailboat Gleam won a handsome silver ice water service exhibited in Captain Lincoln's store on Hope Street during the early part of the week.
A. W. Archer of Richmond and his wife Mrs Archer visit the sanctum on Saturday. They are in town to visit Mrs Archers mother and relatives.
Tomorrow marks the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity with an early 7 o clock service and a 10 o clock morning prayer litany and sermon. Sunday school convenes at 2 while the mission school meets at 4 and evening prayer and sermon follow at 7.
Miss Gertrude Gooding of this town, daughter of Josephus Gooding, Esq., has been appointed teacher of mathematics at Malden high school in Massachusetts and began duties on the 3rd of the month.
John L. Hamburt, a South Carolina attorney, was admitted to practice in all Rhode Island courts at a recent town term. William J. Miller, Esq., attended Baltimore sessions of a Grand Lodge event, while a Boston Post item notes a cow drowned in Bristol after falling into a hogshead of water.
The passage argues that imagination requires resources to sustain it and that life’s worries arise from real needs. It notes gas costs for balloons and paints a vivid mental image, yet laments the lack of experience to frame it.
A box received at our office last Tuesday contained Bartlett pears peaches figs crab apples and several varieties of excellent grapes grown by Antonio Wilcox on the south side of Mount Jane. We thank him for the generous gift.
United Brothers Lodge I C O F with Westminster Lodge 27 of Providence to Rhode Island Lodge 12 Newport announce a fraternal visit. The boat leaves Steamboat wharf soon after 6 30 PM. Members must gather tickets and be on hand before boarding.
The notice highlights Mr. T. T. Allan of Hope Street offering the largest ever stock of ladies dress goods and a full hosiery line at low prices. A council meeting adjourns with police cuffing gear said to be purchased, and public appeals urge charity for the poor.
A series of temperance gatherings occurred Tuesday and Tuesday evening at the Baptist Church Byfield Hall and Town Hall. Mrs J R Barney Rev Conant Rev Sherman and others spoke while a Zerrahn Union quartet sang. Bristol Temperance Union adopted by laws and elected officers including Bishop as President and Church as Treasurer.
A drunken woman was pulled from the gutter on Thames Street around midnight Friday last week and taken to jail. The next day she appeared before the Justice Court where a $1 fine plus costs was imposed. She paid the fine and fled the court halls.
A Bristol Phenix account of a final summer excursion to Block Island aboard the Canonicus. Readers relive a tranquil harbor sail past Pradance and Gould Islands, a Newport stop, then a calm return home with notes on the breakwater and Spring House spring.
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association seeks public donations to furnish its new rooms in the Rogers Free Library building after moving from the old library space. They ask each household to contribute one dollar to equip a welcoming center for local men, noting declining receipts and unchanged expenses.
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association appeals for support to continue its work through lectures sermons reading room library and religious meetings. It has gifted its 2000 volume library for free public use and requests aid to sustain future programs and revenue.
In the September term by the Supreme Court the jury awarded plaintiffs 264.45 in Thurber & Co. v Gray. John F. Sabins sought divorce from Mary E. Sabins on adultery. petition granted. Several nisi judgments: four settled, three discontinued, eight still open. Court adjourned to Monday November 19 at 9 AM.
The October Happen's Magazine features 105 illustrations and diverse essays. Notable items include General Mc Clellan on the Regular Army, Burgoyne's Campaign by W L Stone, from Brusa to Constantinople, life of a New York Fireman, and Rose Terry Cooke's Mytown with authentic sketches.
The advertisement touts Hunt's Remedy as a prompt cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases diabetes gravel dropsy and related ailments. It claims 25 years as a favorite medicine of family physicians and notes relief for pains in the side back and loins.
An early 20th century ad touts Glenns Surmitor SOAP with a roomy bath tub for sulphur baths. It claims no commercial bathhouse can match the remedy and mentions Hills Hair and Whisker Dye in black or brown for 50 cents.
The coroner's jury investigated the shooting of Hugh F. McCahey of Providence and ruled the officer's actions fully justified.
Advertising copy promises a remedy for dyspepsia liver trouble sour stomach constipation loss of appetite and debility. It asserts guaranteed cure based on positive evidence and urges suffering readers to try a sample bottle for 10 cents and a regular size for 75 cents sold by WM H Buffington.
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