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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1875
Page
3
A damaged OCR passage lists various tea and coffee blends such as Good Young Hyson and Finest Young, with references to extra fine and extra choice grades. It mentions one pound airtight cans and includes noisy typos about sugars and standard blends, reflecting an old market advertisement style.
On Thursday August 5, 1876 the county and borough officers are listed. President Judge L D Wetmore, County Judges I S Milner and CY Kinneur, Assemblyman G W Allen, District Attorney J B Reeves, Sheriff S E Davin, Prothonotary S W Waters, Clerk it Ke Hassell, Surveyor Ponk Fatcouer, Preastter kh, Eiiler Rerorter, Register James Marsh. Commissioners BR Wheelock WG Uarceton MB Dunham. Auditors John Fuelthart, DB Peck, B A Avon, Supt. of School S Sutherland, Borough officers also noted.
An anonymous correspondent challenges our notice of John M Wood of Spring Creek and we defend our duty to publish. We discuss police funding and Bernard’s resignation, plus town patrol needs. We note ex Sheriff Littlefield visits, the Diamond story from Pine Grove, a fall at Allen Brothers building, new blocks rising opposite Variety, and Chautauqua Lake crowds with a Board of Trade meeting ahead.
The page describes a railroad stop at Frewsburg with a panoramic view of a quiet town. It notes well kept homes, lush gardens, and heavy crops, plus a lively social scene with residents like Gov. Fenton’s old homestead, Col. Gopper at Myer's House, and a dab of humor from a Sen ator and club members. The text also mentions fishing ponds, local industry, a brass band, and local figures tied to Warren and surrounding towns, with weather, politics, and upcoming events sprinkled through.
A dense text on temperance discusses fermentation and alcohol production, noting differences between wine and other spirits. It explains chemical elements, fermentation processes, and historical ideas about alcohols origin, with references to grape sugar, heat, and distillation, plus mentions of brandy whiskey and bourbon origins.
Fragmentary report from McKean County observes a heated dispute over the salary of the county treasurer and related officials. The piece notes a disputed salary around 1,000 and mentions a convention held July 27 with lasting impact. It references figures like Mr. Guatis and observers questioning appropriations and authority.
In Westmoreland County town of Sheffield, farmers report steady land growth and rising prices, while residents fear housing and industry decline. An accidental death follows a nighttime outing as a missing pair of girls prompt a dawn search, with bonnets and a dish left behind.
A fragmented letter describes a night journey with descriptions of a porcupine encounter and a family’s escape, followed by local political notices. The Prohibitionists of Ui County announce a candidate slate for the November election, with corrected editors notes and a list of names, amid community updates and a grocery shop addition.
The Van Amburgh & Co fist class Memagerie and Circus visit Warren on Wednesday with a noted animal show. The company, famed for its animal training and exotic displays, promises a broader menagerie and new attractions under the current management as it travels through the country, aimed at pleasing audiences of all ages with live equestrian and circus performances.
The text argues health hinges on proper nourishment and clean blood produced by the stomach liver and kidneys. It stresses purifying fluids by oxygen and diet, claiming diseases arise from waste in blood and that vital organs must function to expel toxins. It endorses medicinal or dietary plans to sustain vigor.
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