Public water clash and political canvass in Warren
The Ledger urges municipal water works, citing high rates under the current company and praising North Clarendon’s savings. It condemns borough leaders and calls for a public meeting and protest resolutions. It questions council influence on water contracts and urges voters to demand a true public system. It also targets two assembly candidates, urging farmers and workers to demand a secret ballot and to reject party dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Bayer
Hunter
Mr. Hegerty
Burgess Morck
Hegerty
Burgess Morek
Ledger
Council
J. Thompson
Mr. Brace
Thompson
Brace
The Right Spirit in Jamestown's Tilden Club
The Jamestown Sun last Sunday features portraits and bios of fourteen officers of the Tilden club, a young men’s democratic group formed to discuss tariffs and align members with state and national questions. The club, with 500 members and furnished rooms in the Hall block, aims to recruit countywide permanents and may reshape Chautauqua politics through instruction and education led by Jamestown’s enterprising youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Sun
Tilden Club
Chautauqua County
Jamestown
Ledger
Ling
Democratic State Convention to Nominate Harrisburg Treasurer
A Harrisburg Democratic convention is planned for September 4 1889 at 12 noon in the opera house to nominate a state treasurer candidate and conduct other party business. The party rules allot delegates based on last gubernatorial votes with a minimum one per district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Harrisburg
Democratic Party of Pennsylvania
Exxiott P. Kisxer
Democratic State Committee
Bens. M. Nean
Water quality and rates debate over Morrison Run and Wells
A reader questions Morrison Run water quality and council proposals. The article argues better water can be found by wells on the Island or Tanner Hill, notes rate disputes, and asserts the water company often charges less than council scale. It calls for clear, firm action rather than partiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaNaMaxar
Western Union
Jay Gould
Wanamaker
Mirror
The
Ledger
Morrison Run
Tanner Hill
Oil City
Big Western store vows price and quality faith
The ad asks if Barnes Hengerer & Co on Main Street can beat tiny off street shops in price and service. It argues large, steady, responsible stores offer refunds, reliability, and goodwill. Promises readiness for fall offerings by the International Fair, September 3 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
Barnes, Hengerer & Co
Main Street
Westen New York
Notice to Tax-Payers Warning on Warrenboro taxes and due dates
Notice to taxpayers states duplicate taxes delivered for collection. Discounts apply for payments before September 1, 1889. taxes unpaid after August 31, 1889 must be paid at par. After December 31, 1889 a five percent penalty added. Collector exits at Leonhart and Son’s harness store on specified August 1889 Saturdays and midweek dates to receive taxes. Warren, Pa. July 10, 1889. Also ads offer domestic machines for sale with cash or easy payments from F A Coaswell, agent, 112 East Water Street. Take notice that September fifth next court day will hear school district debt borrowing for Jade Township. Warren, Pa. August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenboro
Leonhart & Son
Warren
Wilson
East Water Steset
F. A. Coaswell
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Jade Township
Van Wert's Balsam for Lungs and Throat
An Middletown Connecticut druggist reports strong sales of Van Wert's Balsam for lung and throat ailments and requests four dozen large and eight dozen small bottles. The ad promises a replacement or refund if the remedy fails to cure coughs hoarseness or related diseases with trial size free and guarantees as the best argument for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. McKee
Middletown
Conn
van Wert
Johnson & Siegfried
Dakota
A. B. Robinson
Gladstone
Masury's Pure Colors Ground in Oil and Dry Colors
Net price list lists Masury's Pure Colors ground in oil with a variety of pigments including Burnt Umber Sienna Ultramarine Blue Green Chrome and Red pigments. Also notes drying colors Ground glue cabinet glue white glue and resins with prices and an invitation to call or write for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masury
One fot 10¢ and lot values listed
A brief listing notes one fot priced at 10 cents, valued at 15. It also mentions one lot priced at 123 and another lot at 5 cents, indicating a small auction or sale catalog fragment with unit prices. The readable details are sparse and pertain to pricing.
Mail orders filled the same day as received
A brief notice states that mail orders are processed and fulfilled the same day they are received, indicating efficient handling and prompt service for customers seeking rapid delivery.
Edinboro Students Rally Behind Work Ethic Motto
Edinboro students embrace the motto Work wins as a guiding principle in campus life. The phrase reflects the community’s emphasis on effort, perseverance, and achievement across classes and activities.
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Edinboro
Table Linens Slashed Prices in Sale
Table linens worth 60c now 49c, napkins and other lines proportionally reduced. Private sale notes current discounts across textile items, inviting shoppers to take advantage of lower prices on household fabrics.
Towels priced at various values in 5e and 9e lines
The note lists towels with prices in different lines, including 5e at 10e, 9e at 123¢, and 121.2 at 18e. It reads like a catalog snippet detailing item values and conversions between currencies or units.
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McLee
Reed Bros
REED
Warren, PA
Fifth Street
the Ledger
North Clarendon
Mm. Cleveland
New York Sun
Mr. Cleveland
White House
Tanner
United States
Philadelphia Times
Cleveland
Harrison
Corporal Tanner
General Harrigan
Post
Clarkson
Congress
Vilas
W.C.T.U
Mary Kremer
Commission For
Pennsylvania
John Morrissey
John L. Sullivan
Boston
New York World
John
Massachusetts
Benjamin Harrison
Quay
Weekly American
C.&e.bartsch
Water Street
Diamond Block
Val
Warren, EN
PENNA
Warren Mills Co
F & Henry
Waterscreet Warren Pa
Gloria
Smith & Angell
Hunter & Jarvis
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