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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1877
Page
2
A lively exchange discusses Boston and the phrase hub, noting delight over local tastes and curiosity about what life would be like without it. The text uses witty asides about public figures and media voices to hint at social opinion.
The piece discusses Alexander H. Rice as Republican nominee for Massachusetts governor, noting rival prospects and the impact of Prohibition and civil service reform. It analyzes the presidential tour, Southern policy, and how temperance and license issues may shape the election, with potential support for Gaston or reformist factions.
The article argues that business is improving gradually after a severe downturn. It cautions against rapid growth and speculative excess, urging prudent, step by step progress to avoid disillusion and to learn from current times. It envisions relief ahead with patience and disciplined reform.
Inside Cambridge Harvard memorial hall displays Latin inscriptions and portraits of presidents and professors. The piece links the building to war memory, then shifts to rifle sport noting Bruce's 219 of 223 and praise for Sharps rifles with British buyers, plus rapid transit court decision and urban transit debate.
A jumble of observations on autumn, bloom and weather, with brief notes on Rev Denham preaching in Boston and a town council meeting. The text blends sentiment about seasonal changes with scattered reflections and a market query about pears and pairs.
Tomorrow Trinity Church offers an early celebration at 7, morning prayer litany and sermon at 10, Sunday school at 2, Mission school at 4, and evening prayer with sermon at 7.
Captain Hiram Luther of Bradford Street had a small lip tumor removed last Sunday. Dr. George A. Pike performed the operation.
Mr J L Harr offers fresh oysters at forty cents a quart along with scallops and other shelly fish and a variety of in season fresh fish at his market foot of Stato street per daily supply.
During a heavy blow on the 21st the schooner Mary E. Sears capt Hafke grounded near the Coal Mines wharf Portsmouth Rhode Island and bilged full of water. Attempts to float her off have failed.
Providence Journal correspondent reports Warren closes one public school due to widespread disease among children, as the school committee deems it expedient for the present.
The Steamer Empire State under Captain Phillips arrived Monday evening from New York to Long Branch for winter quarters. She will resume her former berth at the railroad wharf.
The shhr. Whale under Captain Edwards was hit by a heavy squall on the 21st in Mount Hope Bay and nearly swamped. Through skillful handling he steered to a harbor at Bristol Ferry with only the foresail lost.
The yachting business remains brisk for the season but most vessels now head to winter quarters. The Alice schooner under Capt. Fish sails to Norwalk Connecticut while the sloop Alice under Capt. Gladding goes to Greenport Connecticut for winter repairs and alterations.
Administratrix of James G. Mason sues the town for damages in his death. Writ served on the Town Treasurer on the 29th and returnable at the October term of the Court of Common Pleas. Town Council to hire counsel to defend the action.
The Rhode Island Horticultural Society held its annual Exhibition in Providence at Howard Hall this week. The display of vegetables fruits and flowers was larger than any prior year with notable local contributors including Mr Benjamin RB Wilson who earned gratuity for best Sheldon Pears and best garlice bunch and for best turban squashes Mrs B B Wilson Jr won best twelve varieties of dahlies and best variety of astere.
In the adjourned Court of Probate the will of William E. Fales was proved and allowed. Helen L. Fales is named executrix to serve without bond. She is also appointed administratrix de bonis non with the will annexed for Lydia B. French’s estate. Court adjourned sine die.
In the last annual School Committee report the Rogers Free Library is described as nearly completed and intended to serve all citizens. The project honors donor Mrs. Maria DeW. Rogers with books from the late Robert Rogers collection forming the nucleus of a public institution to educate and elevate the community.
A notice describes new books for the Rogers Free Library funded by major donors and club members. It lists authors and titles including Dictionary of Authors by Auument, Cyclopedia by Champers, English Literature by Champers, Rural Sports by Waxss, Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Brewer, Works on Popular Science by Ficurer, The Naturalists Library by Janpine, Pictorial History of England by Kwicut, and other histories and novels with publication details and illustrations.
An advertisement notes Hunt's Remedy as a cure for kidney and urinary diseases including Bright's disease kidney gravel dropsy and diabetes. It claims benefits for gall bladder glandular and mental and physical debility and also mentions dropsy and general weakness.
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