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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1893
Page
4
Mr G P Mead of Brokenstraw township announces candidacy for County Commissioner subject to the Democratic County Convention decision. We are authorized to announce R P Davis of Youngsville Pa is a candidate for County Commissioner subject to the Democratic County Convention decision.
A sharp column blasts Republicans for treating the Constitution as ornament, cites Col John Siegfrid’s Warren postmaster confirmation, mocks hawkish talk on Hawaii, notes political shifts in pensions and tax, praises press defense of integrity, and reports Professor Shaffer named state superintendent of Public Instruction amid Democratic shift.
Local politics in Warren county show Republican prospects for Register and Recorder with Mr. McCray of Bear Lake likely as nominee. Democrats lack clear aspirants for some seats while Dunkle pursues District Attorney nomination amid a tough fight. County Commissioner incumbents Aikens and Mooney seek re election. Rh Davis and G P Mead eye Democratic nominations. Warrens borough sees a push for a Young Mens Democratic Club and a potential new Democratic daily. Legislative contest pits Speaker Thompson against Congressman Stone with governor and state treasurer prospects in play.
A bill before the Legislature would restore eel baskets for fishing. Abolition a decade ago coincided with a rise in shad value to about half a million dollars annually. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission reports 664,000 fish placed in rivers in 1892 and more than 87,500,000 in streams, with over 152,000,000 in the past three years. Enforcement of fish and game laws by societies is increasing, and rivers are expected to teem with aquatic life, aiding dwellers and sportmen alike.
In Meadville Tue Hon Joseph Sibley said he is not a candidate for governor and would refuse a nomination if he doubted victory. He noted an election to Congress brings many office seekers and questioned what a governorship would bring. The piece blends local editorial tone with brief political commentary and ad snippets.
The Salt Lake City temple, built over forty years and completed last year, was dedicated with a seven day program beginning April 6. A monster choir from across Utah sang hymns and a Mormon conference drew thousands, marking a historic close to a strenuous 19th century temple-building saga. The structure rises 210 feet with 188 foot corner towers, cost about 3 million dollars, and sits on a granite base quarried nearby.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kiplex Curs. It promptly eases pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in both sexes. Quick relief and cure promised. Sold by N N Ritchfield Warren Pa. Also notes an European Restaurant in Exchange block near Suspension Bridge offering lunches and meals. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles with F H Dixons East Warren Pharmacy as seller.
A period prose piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive and curative remedy for rheumatism and a wide range of ailments. It cites physician testimony and urges use after exposure to dampness to avert the initial rheumatic attack and to treat malaria liver trouble indigestion and nervousness.
Still in the Lead. The Wm. H. Holmes Co. Distillers Importers and wholesale liquor dealers advertise vast imports of fine brandies and wines. They supply rye and bourbon whiskies including Holmes Best and Holmes Old Economy. contact via postal to arrange salesman visits or price lists. Pittsburg Pa addresses 158 First Avenue and 128 Water Street.
An old advertisement extols spring with health warnings about waterborne diseases and promotes McCullough's Half Century House at 523 Liberty street Pittsburg Pa offering whisky and a stock of wines whiskies and champagnes. It instructs sending registered letter post office order for the medical wonder.
An 1893 notice markets Klein's Silver Age and Duquesne brandy as peerless tonics for winters, urging readers to purify the system with a pure stimulant. Also includes a charter notice for Hast Warren Real Estate Company seeking incorporation under Pennsylvania law, detailing real estate activities and powers.
The undersigned announces readiness to weave all carpets and flannels with added skilled help and quick turnaround. Specializes in striped and hit or miss patterns. Materials can be brought to Glade township near Warren or left at express offices. Prices: striped carpets 12 44 cents per yard for large, small higher. hit or miss 10 cents per yard, 17 large ones.
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