Local and Other Matters in Warren in 1877
Warren Ledger reports on community life with notes on croquet by lamp light, trout season end, circuses, Nasby at Sugar Grove fair, and local business. It covers education meetings at Edenboro, hotel plans near Ludlow House, church services, aquisitions, and a debate between Rev. Lampe and Rev. Merchant, reflecting era concerns and local anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum
Nasby
Sugar Grove
Variety Hall
A. J. Schnur
Schnur & Son
William Schnur
Brown & Stone
Ole’s Circus
Warren
Reading
Roscoe Wall
W. C. Plummer
Titusville
Tozer
St. Petersburg
Lowry
Ene
Assembly Herald
The
W. J. Sessions
Fair Point Assembly
Kansas
Pittsburgh
L. B. Hoffman, Esq
Ludlow House
RE. C. Cook
Cook
Geo. Mead
Cobham Park
Saccarappa
Pennsylvania
Normal School
Edenboro
E. K. Thompson
B. K. ‘Thompson
Price
F.C. H. Lampe
Erie
H. H. Bruning
Lampe
Ile
Eric
Altoether
A. J. Merchant
Mr. Merchant
Firs
Suspected Murder Fragments of a Grave Unearthed Near Warren
A man named Frank Puttle, while walking near Big Bend, found bones buried two to three feet deep, with clothes on. He alerted the authorities amid rumors of a long-missing man named Timothy Fillet, thought killed for his money. Inquests pending and further facts to emerge. Peacetime burglary spree follows, with Beecher residence gunfire, theft of a gold watch, pants with money and keys, a stolen skiff, and multiple entries in Warren area homes and cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Puttle
Big Bend
Warren
Kinana
Kinzua
Timothy Fillet
Ife
Warren Leonard
Hook
Tie
Burgess
M. Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Quiek
Orris Mall, Esq
S. Burgess
J B. James
A. Th. James
Ak KE. C. Tarrington
Warren Buyings Bank
Bernard
Isk City
McDonald
James
Elk City
Itis
Merchant
Ona
Rev. Merchant
Jesus
John
John the Baptist
Christ
Oinopotes
Mr. Merchant
Elegant Greenland Brothers Furniture Store Tour and Sale
A local visit to Greenland Brothers furniture rooms reveals a wide range of styles and price points from $25 to $300. The firm, owners of a three story building on Front Street, emphasizes in house manufacturing to offer lower prices and urges customers to buy at home. Also advertised are drastic fall stock clearances on dry goods and remnants with discounts, plus Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery marketed as a remedy for severe coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland Brothers
Valley
Front St
High St
Warren
Ware
Youngsville News
Youngsville
Odd Fellows
W. C. Riley
Niws
Corry
BP. Kinnear
Riley
Hodge
Philadelphia
LH. P. Kinnear
Veritas
John
Henry
A. Jay
Tidioute
Atcil
Ines
Tidionte
S. T. Paul
Epsom Salts
Morris and
Cowan
Merchant of Tidioute
Lidell & Scott
Huxrhbras
Cash Clothing House
Pennsylvania
A New Idea Injected in Cana Debate on Wine
A lengthy letter debates whether Jesus fermented wine at Cana arguing no evidence shows drunkenness, critiques Pastor Merchant’s syllogisms, and defends that Jesus drank wine, not must. The piece blends local commentary, editorials, and notices about village life and church matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morris
Mr. Merchant
Merchant
Jesus
Gort
Cana
Veritas on Syllogisms and Logic in 1877
A debate over logical fallacies and biblical interpretation critiques Rev A J Merchant. The author mocks syllogistic reasoning with mock examples, defends Veritas, and concludes with true syllogisms linking Greek meanings to wine terms and a public dispute about a stolen colt in Youngsville Aug 1877. The piece includes a local letter about a horse theft and editor remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Merchant
Tidioute
Youngsville
Epher Lepern
Kennedy
Tienry Baker
Columbus
Holly
Sherman
N. Y
Chas, Roralach
Coates
Spartansburg
C. H. Kennedy
Rome
Roraback
Roraback, Who, With the Assistance of Mr. Coates
Blakeslee
Sputansburg
G. A. Jackson, Esq
J. S. Mead
Warren
Sheriff Brace
Brokenstraw Valley News
Ife
The
News
Waite
Practical Farmer Hints and Product Advertisements
A compilation of home farming tips on storing apples and potatoes to last a year, calf weaning by splitting the tongue, quick pelt curing with pork brine, and cautions about potato bug poisons. It also includes lines praising protection insurance from Sill and Co and the New York Life, plus ads for Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs, Dr Bulls Baby Syrup, and Dr Bulls Blood Mixture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sill & Co
N. Y. Life Insurance Company
John Sill & Co
Burgess’ Block
Fist National Bank
Dr. Bull
Society Journal
Sea Weed Tonic and Digestion Aids Enduring Health Remedy
An advertising blurb extols Dr Schenck s Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as methods to improve digestion and blood quality, combat debility, and support nourishment. It warns of alcohol abuse and promotes tonics to strengthen the stomach, boost appetite, and aid those abroad or home during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotteiter
Dr. Schenck
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Warren Ledger
United States
C. H. Hunter & Son
Bible
Wark- Ren
Jupiter
Bvrroz
Paul
Sodom
Paris Green
Insurance
Dr. King
A. W. Merck & Co
Warren, Pa
Glenn
Depot Criterion
Sixth Avenue
New York Hill
Cts
A.W. Morek
Fenner
Cleveland
Fredonia
Willie
D. A. Dunlap
Stock Report
de Maven & Townsend
South Thard Street
Vents Tigl
Toa
Bos
New
Penn TE Paradelphia
Trushel & Mintzer
Broentin & & Son
MR. Trushel
Ylense All AB
Nat'l Bank
P. J. Trushel
A, Mintzer
Old Exchange Building
Warren Pa Jylovitt
J. Lenz
Northwestern
Penn’‘n
Valley’s
Lambrequina Mads
Episcopal Church
Gcrand
Popular Cash Clothing House
Hertzell& Nesmith
Opp
Suspension Bridge
Michael Ball
A. A. Davis & GO
Warren Savings Hank
A. A. Davis & CO
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