Ex Senator Cameron as a Political Boss in Pennsylvania
The piece criticizes Simon Cameron for decades of political bossism in Pennsylvania. It traces how his power shaped state politics and national influence, noting how he rose to minister to Russia after Lincoln’s era and how powerful corporate and autocratic tendencies followed. The author laments the entrenchment of such rule and its impact on ambitious young Pennsylvanians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
Y Eai
Lincoln
Cameron
Russia
Commonwealth
Washington
Baal
Belmont visitors and local social notes
Dr L P Truman of Alfred Centre Nova Scotia was in town Wednesday. Wm J McCracken of Farmington Michigan visiting Belmont and Friendship. Henry Norton and son Grant of Allentown were in town on business. S M Norton of Friendship in town Thursday. Mr and Mrs Chas Very and daughter of Belfast visited midweek. Louis H Davis returned from Rochester to study then home. Frank Church of Wellsville in town Saturday. Mrs Nancy Wright and son of Scio visited Saturday. SW Crittender arrived from Oswego with trout. Mrs J W Bartlett and son Josie left for Boston and Pigton Nova Scotia for the summer. Pottips church held a social at F Vanderhoef’s residence Thursday evening. All enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LP. Truman
Alfred Centre
Wm. J. McCracken
Farmington
Mich
Belmont
Friendship
Henry Norton
Grant
Allentown
M. Norton
Chas
Belfast
Louis H. Davis
Rochester
Frank Church
Wellsville
Nancy Wright
Scio
Crittender
Oswigo
J. W. Bartlett
Josie
Boston
Pigton
Nova Scotia
Pottips Church
F. Vanderhoef
Local notices and town happenings in Nile area
Mr. KR Clarke remains in critical condition. Emma Williamson will visit her sister in Syracuse. The 8 D B Church has new double bracket lamps. Let your light shine. Mr. and Mrs Potter of Independence attended church last Saturday. A factory now produces about thirty cheese daily with John as boss cheese maker. Commencement exercises at ERS AR WATLET featured Rev and Mrs H B Lewis, C B Slarke, Hogene Sea Tae fabe otter, Deane Witter. Mary Porter and Madelia Rogers visited in town. Ethan Lamphere of Plainfield NJ visiting for vacation. left home two months ago via several Western states. Mrs Geo Lewis of Alfred Centre arrived to spend part of vacation with parents. Arthur Dougherty of Wirt kicked in stomach by horse Saturday. unconscious ~12 hours but improving.
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KR. Clarke
Mixa
Emma
Williamson
Syracuse
Potter
Independence
John
Ers
H. BR. Lewis
Slarke
Otter
Deane
Witter
Mary Porter
Madelia Rogers
Ethan Lamphere
Plainfield
California
Geo, Lewis
Alfred
Centre
Towa
Mre
Dewin
Arthur Dougherty
Wirt
Mabel Witter Potter
West
Local notices and family visits mingle with misfortune
Hallock and others visit relatives while Rev E A Witter tours the area to collect his daughters after their mother’s death. A bicycle accident injures Fred Moser and a burglary shockwaves the community as bees perish in Little Genesee.
Local Notices and Advertisements List Various Auctions
Debtors seek settlement with C M Estell as books are in collection. Real estate loans offered, price terms noted. Rent inquiry for a house and barn in prime town location. Veterinary and farm equipment for sale including a two year old Holstein bull. Lane’s Family Medicine ad promotes a free trial at druggists. County W C T U convention details announced with delegates and speakers.
Lane’s Family Medicine Promoted at Public Meeting
Over 60 residents left their homes to demand a free trial of Lane’s Family Medicine. The ad claims the remedy cures blood, liver, and kidney ailments, constipation, headaches, and blemished complexions. A large package is offered for 50 cents through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Silas Jane
Rocky Mountains
Trade Arrangements Promote Horse Disease Treatise
Advert shows Dr Boer Kendall 66 publishers of A Treatise on the Horse and his Diseases offering to mail a copy to subscribers who send their address with a two cent stamp. Kendall’s book is touted as a standard authority with over four million copies sold in ten years. The offer, limited, encourages patrons to order by mentioning in paper, and remains open for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boer Kendal
B. J. Kendall
Enosburg Falls
Hand's Teething Lotion Praised By Newark Mother
A Newark reader praises Dr Hand's teething lotion after trial on her baby with constant colic. The letter asks about safety of long term use. the doctor's reply says the colic cure is not injurious when used to comfort the child and advises removing undigested bowels contents with a secondary dose every second or third night. Sold by W H Scott and A V Jones in Friendship New York.
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McEwen
Hancock
Rowland
Unger
Remedy offer for consumption from T A Slocum
A letter from T A Slocum of New York claims a positive cure for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who send their addresses. The notice also mentions land sales in Nile and Wellsville with inquiries to local Whitwood agents.
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Evitor
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
New York
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Geo. W. Fries
Issa
Frou Belmont
Nile
Bolivar
Fred Moser
J. M. Homer
Sammy
Olean
J. H. Roots
Dwight McKee
Fanny
Rauh
Parish
Portgilley
S. W. Thomas
E. A. Barnes
Myrtle
EK. EF. Stone
Seigel
Mamie Cowles
O. T. Cowles
Yonkers
P. Gs. Durrin
New York City
Millport
Tess
Win
Barnes
Maggie M'Cue
Johm Murphy
Bradford
Dan O'Connell
B. E
Kate Y Connell
Brittin
Cuba
Morton Spencer
Little Genesee
Mary
Ethan Kenyon
Gionesee
Dr. Cutler
Kolivar
Myers and Cook
Dr. Booth
Ceres
East Hill Public School
East Hill School
Miss Sullivan
Farina Grant Reynolds
Bridpet
Cecil Ale
Lavy Reid
Charles Jordan
Tisclouss
Edna Witter
Gracie Hagard Mateede
Lbg
Kal
Agyant Reynolds
Mary Kedty
Didogne
Ee Maurier Hartigan Montogue
Rahif Mekeu
Veda Thonnisen
Florence Mekee
Bocheamior
Ernest Doliusan
Nova Eee
Heartiain
Dalleell
Tonite
Kelly Dilogne
Alr
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Geesti Rake Meker
Alady Hunt
Henvady
Ant Beanods
B Mehoe
B. Kelbey
Tcote
Rovinsep
J Letta Hobart
Letta Rotinson
Persia
J. FL Mic
S. M. Nonrron
David Kennedys
Rondout
N. Y
Allegany County
W.C. T. UL
Fishnore
Friends of the Cause
Clara Wolffman
Missouri
Vooa
Willard
Emma A. Ross
Rouse's
Plut
Graham
And
Rusks
Dee E
OrnpEr Com
S-E. Latta
Anegany County
Cooley Creamer
Davis
Eureka
Latta Broad
W. J. Whitwood
Elmer W. Vanslyke
Contractor
Commercial House
Wellsville, N.Y
Wm, Beever
Aleriendship
S.J. Renwick
Upper West
Main Street
Cail
J. W. Graves
Friendship, N. Y
Prent Beebe
Morse & Willis
Gere, Platt
Johnston
Owego, N. Y
Citizens National Bank
S. M. Norton, Pres.t
Herman Rice
Mortimer W. Potter
W. Ward Rice
Sidney Up, Morse, Robt
A. Scott
Alfred Whipple
Asa Scott
John (. Reed
Emmit G. Latta
D. Loveridge
Peter B. Reid
S. McArthur Norton
MCKEE
Latta's
John J. “Tunningston
Main Sr
Friendship, N
M. Scott & CO
BAGO
Rockwell « Bros
Haskell
Rockwell, Bros
Fassett
Main St
Hornelisville
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