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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1869
Page
2
Reports detail eight hundred chimneys blown down in the gale of the 8th, a fatal fall from a tree in Preston, railroad contracts, deeds and tax stamps, Treasury debt shifts, a Taunton death, a Stratford locomotive explosion, a large Odd Fellows count, and a Bristol habeas corpus dispute with town council action and street line debates.
The article contrasts royal offspring with untitled leaders in republics, praising plain common sense and public virtue. It argues princes and princesses tempt fate with court life, while republic leaders who serve, educate, feed the poor, and defend the oppressed resemble royal children in spirit.
The piece defends President Grant amid hostile press criticism calling out “snapping” attacks. It argues readers should prefer dignified, manly critique over constant denunciation and mocks sensational sheets as pests in a tranquil era.
The New York Times reports a long running fraud at a Methodist book concern with thousands of dollars siphoned from the treasury. The investigation centers on a principal suspect who recently moved into life insurance, a field demanding trustworthy personnel.
The Beaform School trustees met to elect a superintendent for the coming year. The session reviewed department progress and noted signs of growth in enrollment with 4 boys and 48 girls mentioned among attendees.
Bark Oak of Nantucket reports picking up a bottle with a battle overboard from the schooner Edith May of Wellfleet on September 1, 1868, in latitude 82°80' north, longitude 68° west. It drifted about 20 miles in 864 days, in calm weather with 82 degree thermomet er. The paper notes the same weather conditions as a year earlier.
The Albany Argus reports a 30-year-old Albany milliner who inherited 17 million from a late English admirer and will receive an additional 5 million in December. The tone invites readers not to lament Bristol travel regrets.
The St. Louis Republican records the death of Archibald W. Oxeondine in Phelps County Missouri. Born August 26 1769 on Pedee River South Carolina he was over 110 at death. A Revolutionary War veteran with Marion's Men he preached as a Baptist minister for more than forty years. Though unable to walk in the final three years he kept sight hearing and intellect until near the end.
The Springfield report notes Mr Boutwell’s stay in Groton where he inquired into the finances of poorer townsmen. He is said to have found rural residents now fare better, with fewer mortgages and more money in savings banks.
The cornerstone of the new Yale College Divinity School building will be laid next Wednesday at the corner of College and Elm streets. Addresses by Senator William A. Buckingham Rev Henry Ward Beecher and Hon William E Dodge are planned among others.
A young horse chestnut tree near Mr. Asa Hill in Pawtucket flowers in spring and again this season. The tree bears dense clusters of blossoms covering it for a second bloom, noted on the grounds.
Josefa Hocor's Taunton home was robbed Friday night by a burglar who left a curt note claiming it was not policy to leave a boy alone to guard the house because he might fall asleep, and that theft was an easier way to earn a living than honest work.
Chicopee Mays resident Whitham Ball famed for his quartz crushing machine was sent to Northampton insane asylum on Friday of last week.
Benjamin Waldron et al. appeal the Bristol Court of Probate ruling on Hannah Munro’s will contending incapacity due to age infirmities and undue influence. The court affirmed the probate decree. various cases were referred to auditors and continued. divorces heard and held for advisement. court adjourned to October 16.
Mrs Cynthia Bosworth an elderly widow aged about seventy six was found dead in her Bristol Neck home on Saturday. Neighbors noted she had heart disease symptoms for some time and a sudden attack likely caused her death. Her husband died in the same house years ago under similar circumstances.
Retired minister Mrs Ellen Gustin of West Mansfield Massachusetts will preach tomorrow Sunday at the South Christian Church in town as part of an exchange with the Rev. Mr Jones.
In this town's Justice's Court during the week, about a dozen cases were disposed of chiefly involving assault and battery. Rum and women were conspicuous in most of the proceedings.
The Bristol Club visited Providence to play Brown University Sophomores. After a slow start Bristol surged with eight in the second inning and maintained the lead, Devoe pitching strongly after the second. Scorers and umpires listed with a three hour game time. Bristol won decisively. Meanwhile the Bristol Commercial Bank controversy sees a Supreme Court decree appointing William R. Taylor as receiver with a $10,000 bond.
A Saturday evening fire alarm at the National Rubber Works was triggered by an explosion in the boot room. Worker Edward Kaufner, attempting to fetch cement mixed with naphtha, caused fumes to meet a light and suffered severe burns to the head face and hands. Fire companies arrived but were unnecessary as buckets saved the day.
A fragment reports theft of a new sheet from Mrs. A Wilcox’s yard after eleven on Friday night while a unrelated note mentions Baptist plans to replace a wooden church tower with stone.
Damage during a fire caused delays on the line but the superintendent reports the repairs near completion. Trains are expected to run over the road next week and the bridges will be ready in a few days.
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