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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1895
Page
6
Cleveland Whitney reports a political standoff as unnamed figures evade questions and refrain from commenting on a brewing controversy. The piece notes tension among local leaders and hints at forthcoming public disclosures.
The free silver movement shows signs of collapse as a candidate race cools under summer heat. Whitney disavows a run, while old contenders face a crowded field with Republicans optimistic about control of Congress and possible reshaping of committees. Washington remains sluggish with few political crowds.
The note row reports steady weather aid for oat improvement. Mrs. Frank Kay of Youngsville visits her mother Mrs. Morris Johnson for a week. Mr. and Mrs. E A Baker return to their home near Youngsville and the portable mill sits on Mr. Webster Abbott’s property. Mrs. Emma Whitney from Munele Indiana, with sister Mrs. Veness of Lakewood, visits friends and relatives here. Mrs Agnes Pike of Jamestown stays with sister Mrs. D G Lowe. Mr Lowe works preparing stone for a silo. Sugar Grove nines lose to Lottsville in a local ball game last Saturday. Mrs Shutt and her daughter and son visit Mrs G C Murray on Tuesday.
An advertisement touts Meod Catarrh Cure at 75 cents a bottle with testimonials and a list of druggists. Also promotes English Spavin Liniment for horses with claims of curing blemishes and swells, priced to save buyers about $50 per bottle, endorsed by H W Richfeld, a Waren PA druggist.
A advert promises six hour relief from kidney and bladder diseases with the New Great South American Kidney Cures. It claims prompt pain reduction in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both men and women, including relief from water retention. Local testimonial from Warren Pennsylvania.
Democratic Party of Pennsylvania calls a state convention in Williamsport on September 1, 1995 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for state treasurer and superior court judges and to conduct other business. Delegates allocated by last presidential vote, with at least one per district, per rules approved in 1893. R EK Wright, Chairman. Savage, Secretary. Marr
Edinboro Pennsylvania fall term begins September 2 1805 at a state normal school for teacher training with music post graduate work college preparation and business education. Facilities include a library museum gymnasium grounds and qualified faculty with moderate expenses. Address Marion G Benedict principal for catalogue and information.
Havana dispatches say a government column led by Major Rubins reached the Natalia plantation in the Saena district on Wednesday. After arrival it faced a rebel attack and repelled them. Government loss reported as one killed. Cumanayagua town in Cienfuego district also attacked with details unavailable.
PitrspurReG Pa Aug 16 Detective Woodworthy of Am dam N Y left for home yesterday with Anthony Sablosky an alleged burglar who was caught in Mercy hospital where he was employed as a nurse Rather than go back he proposed that officer give him ten feet start and then try to prevent his escape by shooting or otherwise.
Evansville, Ind. Aug. 16. Dec Browning, a renowned nurseryman, was shot by his wife with a pistol and killed last night. She then used a rifle and shot herself, with wounds expected to be fatal. Jealousy was given as the cause.
Dr Agnes claims a rapid remedy for organic or sympathetic heart disease providing relief in half an hour. The treatment purports to cure palpitation shortness of breath and left chest pain with a single dose. Sold by FP. H. Dixon.
Classified notice seeks a seller for low nicotine cigars by Landis & Co at Shippensburg Pennsylvania. Offers salary or commission with a side line income. Address 240 W 28th Street (Shippensburg) for details.
Aug 13 reports visits by Allan Orsdale family and Deil Brownell from Kinzus, plus Warren attendees at U B quarterly meeting in Ackley Hollow. U B church boards at Cable Hollow Fox Hill met. W C T U gains one member and plans to Hold the Fort. Delegates Jennie Gage and Mary Wyman elected to county convention. ice cream social at Fox Hill netted 17. Becket Clendensing party, birthday celebration with a gold watch gift indicate local social life. Uncle Zen
The annual reunion of the Twelfth Pennsylvania Corps was held in Union City on August 15th. 42 members attended and recalled battles. W B R C ladies provided refreshments. Coleman's band supplied music. Officers elected for 1896 include President R E Vannaten and vice presidents H S Logan Charles Widdifield and Mrs Lamberton. treasurer J H Boyd. Next meeting set for Titusville on the second Tuesday in August 1896.
Woman's Day at Lily Dale will be held Wednesday August 21 to surpass previous years. Rev Ida Hultin of Illinois and Carrie Chapman Catt national lecturer for the National Suffrage Association will speak. The Crescent Quartette and the Northwestern Orchestra will perform open air concerts with a grand reception and ball to conclude a day run entirely by women. Committees will greet strangers and foster交流 acquaintance.
The Warren women’s temperance union in annual meeting thanks the centennial committee and various committees for promoting good morals at the event. They commend the Burgress J Wiggins and centennial president C W Stone and members Mrs Glocornelius and Mrs A Conamro for excluding gambling devices and providing free ice water.
The W N Y P railway announces a last popular low rate excursion to the Thousand Islands on Wednesday August 28 leaving Warren at 10 10 a m. The 125 mile steam boat ride among the islands is included and Free to all who go on the Island Ramble and Search Light trip. Tickets good returning for ten days. Travel via Rochester with supper in Rochester. Four hours for Ontario Beach or city viewing leaving Rochester 11 p m. Special sleeping cars and Gay coaches provided and arrival at Clayton early next morning. Steamer to Alexander Bay with stops at Round Island Pullman Island Thousand Island Park and Central Park. Board at $2 per day. For advice call on agent or write S B Newton 31 Exchange Street Buffalo N Y.
Excursion rates listed for travel from Warren on the D A V P lines. Jamestown and return season ticket good to October. Celoron and return season ticket good to October 14. June 23 to September 30 rate 85 cents return one day Wednesdays and Sundays. Lily Dale and return season ticket good to October 15 priced 2.70, with special days for Wednesdays Sundays or Saturdays Sundays. Any point on Chautauqua Lake and return season ticket good to October 15 at 1 dollar, with Wednesday Sunday option and Guranty noted.
Excursion rates and dates listed for August include round trip tickets to Youngsville from Aug 12 to 21 with return by Aug 24 due to a Methodist camp meeting. tickets to Irvington Aug 15 with return Aug 16 for an Odd Fellows picnic. and Jamestown round trips valid Aug 22 for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. George H. Daniels, G. P. A.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell roundtrip tickets to Mount Gretna from August 19 to 24 at one fare for the round trip. Valid from principal stations between East Liberty and Bryn Mawr, on the Northern Central Railway north of Lutherville and on the Philadelphia and Evie Railroad division. Return valid until August 24. Inquiries to ticket agents.
During the Chautauqua county fair on September 2 3 4 and 3 in Jamestown New York the D A V L PLR TM will sell round trip tickets from all points to Jamestown for one fare. Attractions promise to exceed past years. Take your exhibits and families and attend the county fair.
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