Public notice and editorials from the 1885 issue
The weekly issue notes press deadlines and includes editorials on politics and public affairs. It discusses President Cleveland, the Bartholdi statue, British policy toward El Mahdi, and U.S. Senate costs, plus essays on education, summer schools, and tax collection reforms with local references to Warwick and Lancaster counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el- Mahdi
Soudan
Hester County
Lancaster County
Wrerwick
John Graett
W. Lanious
Lititz
Warwick
Mannor
Lancaster
Conestoga
Hempfield
Donegal
Mt. Jey
Rapho
Elizabeth
Manheim
Lampeter
Shana Beroueh
Owen P. Bricks
Hsg
Lancaster Office
East
King Street
Dr Potts Convicted In Abortion Case By Pennsylvania Judge
Judge Livingston sentences Joshua Potts for abortion of a pregnant woman Katie Doersom. Potts receives five years in Eastern Penitentiary with solitary confinement, a $300 fine, and costs, plus imprisonment until completion of sentence. The court notes the jury verdict was clear and mercifully lenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pott
Dr. Potts
Livingston
Joshua Potts
Katie Doersom
Huuman
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Carpet season opens with varied styles at modest prices
PHILADELPHIA April 20 1885 shoppers are told spring carpets are available with both old and new patterns. The dealer explains quality varies by maker and price, notes new styles raise market value, lists prices for Brussels tapestries Velvets Axminster and more, plus ingrain and hemp options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilton
Axminster
Carpetz
Brussels
Lapesury
Damark
Bigelow
Lewell
GL O
Harstad
Roxbury
Stingen
Sanford and Miggens
Higelow
Hartford
Palmer and
Smyrna
Local landmarks listed in city guide
Joan Wanamaker along with Chestnut Street, Thirteenth and Market streets and City Hall Square appear in a city guide outlining notable places and public spaces. The note highlights central downtown intersections and civic area as points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wanamaker
Market Streets
City Hall Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Buen
Washington
Cleveland
Irene
Bartholdi
France
New York Harbor
Senate
United States
Park
Port Chester
New York
Maine
Neffsville
Landisville
Examiner
Joy
Grant
Lebanon
Banner Lye
Stump
Gor
Huebener
Fancy Goods and Nation Store
Pet Best
the Charpest
la Belle
Wisconsin
Buck & Bro
Cigar Factory
West Main Street
R H. Kegerrise
Ree
Brangi Dover
Io Healta Ok
General Imachiniata
John Best
SOM
Gece
Guow MashOutory Cee He Anest Seo Silva
Omak
E. Ll. Einhold
Marietta
Tate
Danine NM
Moote
Lancaster City
Martic
Co. J
11Th Pa
Calvary
Lior Bushel Co
Lehman
Ais
Hemp- Weld
Tess Blind Sohiter
Broad Street
J. A. Buch & Bro
West Mall Street
Samuel Workman
Diffenderfer &Ery
North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County Mutual Live
Commonwealth
George Young, Jr
Columbia
Jacob String
Saracel Filbert
John DP. Stuman
George
Stor AT
Lancaster Couty House
King St
Pat Oe Albm
Setley
A. L. Swielly
Stack
Fangy
A. L. Shelly
Hager & Brother
Hager
West King ST
Burkholder Whiskey
Reading & Columbia
Ueer
D. D. Burkholder
Lancantes County
Delbo’s
Boot and Shoe Store
Litita
Apristr &. L
Michael Bear
Westmoreland County
J. W. Baker
Bro
Warwick House
Canada
Alderney
Free & Smith
New Haven
D. Martin
James Miksch
Suel
Les
Ayitte
Alonzo Miksch
Main St
Lititz, Pa
Leinbach & Bro. Clothiers
Penn ST
Reading, PA
Leinbach & Bro
Rhading, PA
Manheim Marble Works
Manheim, Pa
Ss. P. Miller
Rothsville Carriage Works
Rothsville, Pa
Brunnerville Coach Works
Brunnerville, PA
Stinson & Coq
Portland
Alesmen
Thomas W. Bowman
Rochester
Bomberger
Feniti P. O
Speedwell
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