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Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1882

Page

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Wells and oil field activity in Garfield District

Reports show robust output from several wells in the Gar field district. The Thorton Oil Co on division 15 produced 300 barrels to 1000 after deeper drilling. Cornen and Van Vormer wells flowed well while others hit 50 to 75 barrels or 1000 barrels in 24 hours, with several finishes planned for Nos. 3, 5, and 6. A non-news item recounts a humorous city editor encounter and a college brochure notes, including mentions of Druggist testimonials praising Mult Bitters.

Thorton Oil Co Simcox & Myers C.K. Book & Co Anchor Oil Company McBride & Howe Koch & Ford van Vormer Tiowe & McBride Kervin & Glatzau Knox & Leckey Carter's

A Day at Chautauqua on the Lake and Fair Point

Alumni and excursionists travel from Warren to Lake Chautauqua for the Chautauqua Literary Scientific Circle events. Rain initially dampens plans but sun returns at Point Chautauqua. The group visits Fair Point museums, attends lectures, and enjoys concerts and fireworks postponement, ending with a late train ride home.

Warren Lake Chautauqua Chautauqua Jamestown Point Chautauqua Buffalo Dunkirk Meadville Union City Corry Fair Point Nebraska Chautaugne Frank Beard Vincent Sherman Goff

A Vexed Clergyman and a Coughing Audience

A humorous piece notes how a preacher struggles to be heard as listeners cough incessantly. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds with trial bottles at Merck's drug store. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for skin ailments and other cures with a money refund guarantee.

Job Dr. King Merck Bucklen Arnica

A Word to Democratic Workingmen From Pittsburg Post

The Cameron plan to win Democratic labor support in Philadelphia this month relies on nominating a decoy for Governor and pressuring Republican labor voters. The piece recalls 1878 politics, condemns the Cameron machine, and urges workingmen to vote with judgment, citing wage stagnation and idle labor. A.J. Davis sells Shiloh's Cure.

Theittsburg Post Cameron Philadelphia Thomas A. Armstrong Pittsburg Pattison Hoyt Mason Cameron Party Philadelphia Labor Convention Armstrong Pennsylvania Allegheny County Garfield Hancock Arthur Pittsburgh

Point Chautauqua elects nine directors at annual meeting

The Point Chautauqua association held its August 7 meeting at the Grand Hotel to elect nine directors for terms of three, two, and one year. The board changed to nine directors, with Doane, Fry, Kinnear, Blackall, Montgomery, Maples, Wing, Gibbs, and Chivers. Officers named: President Doane, Vice President Fry, Secretary Chivers, Treasurer Kinnear, who also becomes general manager. The group plans amusements, new amenities, a skating rink, a bowling alley, and a potential steamer to boost the resort on the lake.

Point Chautauqua Association Grand Hotel W. N. Doane Cincinnatti Association For Grand Meng Saux

River Improvement Meeting Discusses Dam Plans and Canals

The Western Pennsylvania river improvement association met at the chamber of commerce with the old board re-elected and officers chosen. Kirk was named president, Reynolds and Fullerton vice presidents, Colvin secretary. A draft constitution was adopted and a call to support candidates who protect local interests was issued.

Pittsburg Western Pennsylvania River i Provement Association Chamber of Commerce Kirk J. B. Reynolds Oil City R. Fullerton Parker W. Colvin Colvin Judge Cook Cookston du Bois Chirton River RK. T. Graham Etna Allegheny Col. T. P. Roberts du Bois Dam Colonel Roberts Parker Falls Olean Genessee Valley Lake Erie Lake Ontario Couneant Lake Marietta Ohio State Line England Union Messrs. Roberts Graham and Findley

Figures show ten-year appropriations reported by treasury

The document cites ten-year appropriation totals reported by the treasury with party labels like Republican Congress and Democratic groups. It references a senate committee chair and an 1884 date, but the legible pieces are fragmented and unclear.

Treasury Department Republican Congress Democralie Han —Democratic Hs Senate Committée Kobe

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