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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1885
Page
4
Readers from Lengen are informed that bills for subscriptions may have been issued or are in process. Moru's bills cover through November 1, 1884. No bills have been prepared after that date. Wines Wirranp Howann.
The piece argues that the Democratic party has cemented power under Grover Cleveland and the current administration. It claims Republicans have weakened, while Democrats offer honest reforms and good governance. It urges every Democrat to support the administration despite office seekers’ complaints.
For ten days General Grant has been near the grave with death hourly expected. Despite extreme danger he clings to life. The report notes his condition fluctuates, physicians have summoned his family multiple times, but he rallies briefly. At Friday morning, prognosis remains uncertain.
A compact index of ongoing conflicts and tensions: England struggles in Egypt and faces a protracted conflict with Russia, France presses China, and Paris is central to a wider European stir amid evolving international rumors and tensions involving Canada.
A chaotic summary notes rebellions in the Northwest and revolutions in South America, with mentions of Fenian plans and a disturbed Aspinwall peninsula. The piece suggests widespread agitation in calm markets, attributing the unrest to general discontent and a desire for outlet, while predicting peace and prosperity after nations settle their quarrels.
Managers of the World’s Exposition in New Orleans blame reckless newspapers for spreading false reports about hotel and board costs. They say such sensational misstatements deter visitors, especially from Warren, and harm the exhibit’s support. Honest journalism, they insist, will foster justice and encouragement for the fair.
Judge K P King resigns as Warren County town clerk after years of service to borough affairs. He is replaced by F A Cogswell, expected to continue steady administration. The Dundee Observer notes two jurors in Utica misunderstood plaintiff and defendant, a curious miscue that mocks Warren county.
At about 9 30 Friday evening three shots were heard near the High and Liberty corner. A bullet pierced a window shutter at Benjamin Nesmiths house and was found among dresses in the bedroom. The incident appears random with risk of a serious injury if the room had been occupied. The Franklin News notes the appointment of John Swayse McCalmont as Commissioner of Customs succeeding Henry C. Johnson. McCalmont, born Franklin Pa April 28 1822, graduated West Point in 1842.
A West Point classmate of Gen. Grant who led the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves and earned a strong military record was elected Judge in the Vern Jeifuisen district. Renowned as a top bench figure in Western Pennsylvania, he once served as Speaker of the State House. He shifted from Democrats to supporting Grant in 1872, stayed Republican until 1880, then rejoined Democrats backing Hancock. Offcials cited include Representatives Scott and Ran of Pennsylvania and Warner of Ohio.
Actor Barney McAuley, stranded in Cleveland after his company disbanded, was found in a saloon by two police. He owed 870 at the American House, lacked funds for a room, and his troupe had pawned his gold watch to buy rail fare to New York.
A denunciation lists alcohol’s wreckage from ruined families to crime levels. It claims alcohol breeds poverty, illness, epidemics, and social decay, urging action to curb its spread and protect public welfare. The piece cites widows, orphans, jail crowds, and ruin to nationhood as consequences.
A new orchestra rehearses for public appearance in Warren with members H True L L Cook A Lobnes F A Steber C Morgenroth Philip Heiple Otto Nericker and specialty novelties. Prof Theodore White of Binghamton N Y is expected to join as leader and musical director and may reside in Warren to devote full attention to music.
A lyrical midnight scene describes night as a graceful matron in black who lulls the world to sleep. Somnus and Morpheus accompany the dreaming, with Dian and Endymion’s mythic pageantry, while tired workers kneel in humble prayer, finding peace within night’s comforting arms.
A concise meditation on intemperance describing its devastating impact across generations. It notes how youth, manhood, and age are weakened, breaking family bonds, erasing affection, and blighting parental hope. The tone is moral warning with a focus on social harms.
A resident recalls a New Year’s Dance near four miles west of town. Wearing rubber boots and a straw hat, he describes paying a dollar and a half for admission, a confusing setup with a plug-hat official, and a comic yet chaotic evening filled with missteps, soup that tasted like dishwater, and a memorable wobble on the dance floor. He ends noting the event left a lasting impression and the night’s chaos became local lore.
Spring brings new derricks and hopeful chatter about progress in Enterprise. Miss Bateman visits Miss Ida Hunter. a Pittsburg visitor leaves content with the area. Snow returns briefly then melts under April showers as locals await news. Harry Spencer returns with his bride. Jimmie Lungworthy visits Riceville. Logan serves as juror in Warren. The Spencer House closes April 16. Kinzaa relocations, school closings, and postmaster contest in Plantville are noted. Cleveland’s Civil Service Reform may force a postmaster reappointment, with two Democratic candidates in Plantville.
A new farmers swindle involves a Chicago firm claiming to collect agricultural product statistics. Farmers sign statements of their own products to verify reports, then their signatures appear on promissory notes. Colorado law bans running scrubs and demands bulls be half or better thoroughbred to graze publicly.
The text promotes Aoyer's Sarsaparilla as the proper spring remedy to purify the blood vigorate the system and excite the liver to action. It claims improved health by countering winter weakness and restoring tone and vigor.
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