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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1885
Page
4
The Ledger announces subscription terms at one dollar fifty cents per year in advance. The newspaper notes a new rate policy effective immediately for all readers and urges early signups to secure current pricing.
The Lencer office received fifteen new styles of type this week to enhance commercial job printing. The addition improves capacity for first class work on short notice at low prices. Skilled workers are employed and satisfaction guaranteed. Four patronage is respectfully solicited.
A Colorado Republican letter contends that the Democratic victory under Cleveland reveals Democrats as reformers, not spoilsmen, and predicts a large swing of Republicans to the Democratic majority, arguing the GOP era of bitter partisanship is ending as Cleveland's administration marks a new period of honest government.
A New York report says General Grant has improved in health and is able to sit at the window greet crowds. He has sat up on Friday and Saturday and joined his family at tea, then taken a short drive. While doctors are hopeful, the piece cautions that permanent recovery remains uncertain and the end may still come.
The piece argues that despite conciliatory wording, war with Russia and Britain is likely within months. It contends Russia delays to gain time, and that a minor Afghan border dispute would not justify huge costs or a full year of fortification work.
The piece argues Russia plans expansion toward the Indian Ocean via Afghanistan and India, using Afghan control as a wedge. It warns of Afghan natives siding with Russia and India facing invasion, noting naval movements, war preparations, and Gladstone seeking 500 million dollars for war ships and armored cruisers.
A fragmentary political note discusses the gubernatorial race and district attorney selection, praising party workers and reform under Cleveland. It mentions al ligators near Conewango Creek below the slaughter house and hints at evolving water works issues amid party labels and slang debates.
The Times hints at Democratic and Republican hopefuls for governor including Eckley Coxe Secretary Stenger Senator Wallace Ex Speaker Grow General Beaver Judge Mercur Chris Magee Judge Howard Reeder Colonel Snowden Malcolm Hay Lieutenant Governor Black and Ex Speaker Randall, with a river reminiscence on past raftmen and changing days as a pilot recalls when rafting along the Ohio was a common, rowdy pursuit and the industry has faded.
Local paper notes Republican nominees for county posts including Associate Judge J F Barker Job P Dean C H Wiltsie and C C Merritt for Judge Sheriff candidates R A Love and Henry Fuellhart Prothonotary S H Briggs with call for early Democratic name submission to ensure full discussion The editorial predicts a Democratic victory in Warren county citing Republicans turning Democratic since Cleveland and recalls a borough election mishap with Burgess candidate Parmlee urging early organizing and calm debate
We speak with a sigh for the Allegheny valley and the old ways that cannot return. The text mourns the shift from lumbering by river and rail to new methods, hoping the old man senses pine scent and April light as he nears his final days and finds a raft to run in the unknown land beyond.
The Columbus benevolent citizens have funded a year of free church lectures and speakers regardless of creed. Nicoleni Shultz, a young Vaitaran speaker, begins with biweekly sermons and lectures on history and nations, citing virtue and the ideal of nations. A recent E A U hall party drew about 150, with Dutton’s band, and future events support hall improvements and a member banquet on April 25. From Columbus, April 23.
Mgapvitiz April 2. City hides fears of smallpox as six cases appear Sunday, up two from the day before. Health officers say the outbreak is confined to a single neighborhood beyond North Street with no deaths so far.
PERSOWAL. Mien Terry declines widow’s weeds. Ex-President Arthur gains weight since leaving the White House. Lord Lorne may replace Lord Spencer as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Cardinal Newman resumes preaching at Edgbaston Oratory at eighty five. Converse bid for Ohio governor gains support from John R. McLean. Bernhardt performs Seven Capital Sins in Paris to mixed business results. Sculptor Doyle working on Senator Jen Hill statue warns climate limits marble longevity. Kenward Philp awarded 25000 in libel suit against the New York Tribune over the Morey letter. H. W. Berthrong completes a full length Grant crayon praised by ex-Secretary Boutwell as best yet.
H. M. Romps of Spring Creek offers plain grafting directions for cleft grafts and a wax recipe using resin bees wax and linseed oil. He advises planting raspberries strawberries currants and grapes with winter protection and recommends specific varieties shadows of local nurseries.
A letter from Spring Creek notes Sabbath services at the Congregational church at 3 PM by Elder Salmonds and 7:30 PM by Elder Bennett of the Methodist order. It retells a crane sighting near the river, a dog killed on a track, and a scenic train journey to Sheffield with remarks on oil country, buildings, and the Lee House. It ends with thanks from the Relief Association and a plug for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.
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