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Newspaper

Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1878

Page

2

Town slate names for local offices listed in Crawford county

Lieutenant Governor John Fertig of Crawford county secretary of internal affairs J Simpson Africa of Huntingdon George A Allen of Erie Youll state senator Robert Taggart of Tidioute for assembly J B White Youngsville presented as the ticket in the region with emphasis on local candidacy and geographic affiliations

John Fertig Crawford County J. Simpson Africa Huntingdon Youll Robert Taggart Tidioute

Democratic Vigilance Committees Listed by Towns

A long list of ward and town committees with names for Warren and surrounding areas. Including Brokenstraw Conewango Deerfield Farmington Freehold Kinzua Limestone Pine Grove Pittsfield Pleasant Shefield Spring Creek Sayre Grove South West Jugaph Columbus Borough Tidioute Borough Monroe Youngsville Borough Warren Borough with members such as McKinney Mead Folwell Hanhart Stearns Smith Howard Perkins Webb Farnsworth Bowers Swan Everhart Muzzy Kilburn Lounsberry Jackson Loucks Cramer Wynn Irvine Bordwell Smith Brown Amann Lyle Gibson Leonard Hertze Gano Shemmelfeng Myers Merkle Connarrow Hertze Gano Shemmelfeng Martin Brown French Horn Stright McIntyre Diable Swain Gilyon Horton Jackson Leonard Bush Miller Rickeley Burt Campbell Benner Blair Hopkins Walker Kinnear Siggins Mead Spaulding Utter.

Democratic Vigilance Committee Warren Co. Brokenstoraw James McKinney Darius Mead John W. Folwell Conewangy Fred Hanhart J. W. Stearns W. J Smith Columbia Wm. C. Howard Byron Perkins Asa Webber Sanderlin John Williams Cherry Grove M. Farnsworth A. J. Bowers L. D. Swan L. D. Swan. ‘Deerfield—John Everhart, D. J. McKean David Kightsinger Eldred Edward Muzzy John Maultby Leonard Prope Eb Fik Henry Newberry F. Kilburn A. M. Lounsberry Farmington Robert Jackson Morgan Loucks G. I. Cramer Freehold Charles Wynn Martin Irvine C. T. Bordwell Grade—L. M. Smith James Brown Jacob Amann Kinzua John E. Lyle Nathan Gibson James Leonard Limestone John Myers Wm. Merkle Jacob Connarrow Mead George Hertze John Gano Charles Shemmelfeng Pine Grove James M. Martin 2d Levi Brown French Pittsfield Liiiam Horn Stright A. McIntyre Pleasant J. H. King John Grunder

Democratic County Committee for 1878-9

Gen James chairs a Democratic County Committee slate listing R P King as chair and members from Warren Tidioute Sugar Grove Pine Grove Columbus Sheffield Youngsville and others after Thurman speech at Hamilton. The piece critiqued Republicans Greenbackers and national debt, urging committees to share full member lists and addresses.

Democratic County Committee J. Y. James R. P. King Burgess Warren W. B. Dawson Tidioute D. W. Buell Sugar Grove P. H. Lukins Pine Grove Geo. Blair Columbus Geo. Horton Sheffield A. J. Davis J.T. Currie Youngsville

George A Allen Nominated by Democratic Conference in Erie

The Democratic Conference in Erie nominates George A. Allen of Erie for Congress. Born 1899 in Pulaski Mercer, he moved to Venango, built a pumps business in Edenboro, studied law, and has a decade-long civil and criminal practice. Strong speaker, debater, and ally of labor, he attracts Republican vote in Erie, Warren, and Venango counties, with Greenback support.

George A. Allen Erie Pulaski Mercer County Venango County Edenboro Meadville Allen Erie County Warren Venango Greenbackers Wesley Chambers Olmer Geo. A. Allen

Greenback and Labor Move Against Old Parties in 1878

A Greenback and Labor candidacy message from Youngsville Pennsylvania outlines a stance against Democratic and Republican centralization. The author, J.B. White, declares loyalty to Greenback values, urges Warren County voters to back his assembly bid, and predicts party success. Commentary from Alexander H. Stephens and Knights of Labor coverage follows, noting debates over third party growth and labor influence.

Horror Lepoer Greenback National Party Youngsville Thomas Jefferson U. S Cameron Man United States Warren County Greenback and Labor Assembly J.B. White Youngsvville Mail Greenback National Labor Repubcan Greenback Party Toledo Oil City North Warren Echo

Democratic Conferees Nominate James for 27th District

The Democratic Conferees of the 27th District meeting at Carver House Warren on August 20 1878 list members from Erie Venango and Warren with officers James Hancock Allen among candidates. After three ballots, J ames received 2 4 7 votes and the nomination was made unanimously. a committee was sent to notify Allen who thanked them and would speak later. The conference adjourned.

Dstrict Erie Venango Warren Carver House John Tonkin, Jr A.S. Dalrymple Richard Currie Allen

The New Departure and Southern Railroad Debate in Cincinnati

A Cincinnati correspondent weighs the 1878 political scene focusing on Thurman’s new departure and the Southern Railroad completion. He argues the campaign will shape party lines, notes Grant’s lingering influence, and praises Cincinnati’s rising railroad centrality with Chicago.

Leidger Cincinnati Times Southern Railroad Thurman Gen. Butler Hamilton Congress Washington Post Grant Republican Party Chicago

Evening in Highland House and a wary view of the city

The writer recalls a hot spell and visits Highland House on a hillside where cool air and music attract crowds each evening. Descriptions highlight lawns, fountains, rockeries, and star gazing lovers, amid plans for a new Theo Thomas led musical college. Reports mention yellow fever cases and fears, with Southerners flocking to the northern city, underscoring tensions and safety measures.

Highland House Gaullion Cincinnati Musical College Theo Thomas Europe New Orleans Memphis Cairo

You Can Be Happy with Nature's Simple Remedies

The writer urges readers to abandon costly and misleading cures for themselves and their families. Rely on nature's simple remedies for all ailments to stay wise, well, and happy and to save money. The column hints that a great, wise, and good figure will reveal the remedy, noting a reference to Proverbs in another column.

Hop Ritters Gray Aix TBE Gray Medicine Co Mechanic’s Block Detroit Mich Warren Hazeltine & Davis Barris & Erving Pittsburgh

Sentenced to Hang in McDowell and Sharp Case

Judge Dieher overruled motions for new trials in the April murder cases of James McDowell and Charles Sharp, sentencing both to be hanged. The defendants deny guilt. The column also notes political and other local items, including remarks on the Republican party and various public personalities.

Maven Chaix Dieher James McDowell Charles Sharp George L. Smith

QHERIFI'S SALE OF LAND IN WARREN COUNTY 1877

Public sale of undivided one half of lots fifty two and fifty four on a Warren county map, conveyed to George Trushel, with a two story frame dwelling, at the Warren Court House on September 2, 1877. Sheriff Henry Brace, Warren Pa.

Qherifi Court of Common Pleas Warren County Court House Warren Glade Township State of Pennsylvania Towit Euet Warren A. D. Wood Recorder of Deeds George Trushel Recorder's Office Lew A. Phillips Heriff Elk Township County of Jacob Muck BE. Reynolds D. D. Grawbarger Sylvanus Martin J Grawbarger Lewis Bauer J. W. Grawbarger Jas, Clark, Dr., &Co Tenry Brace Sheriff’s Office Fieri Facius F.u Pine Grove John Rogers Harvey Wat Angle Blake and Corner R. Chap Lumby Guy C. Irvine James Ackley Gait Road Wim, Cook Joseph Akley Chapman’s Corner Chapman J. M. Martin Rossam Cable Hollow Road Red School House Anid Levi Fox Said Fox J. Kidder Jason Andruss Ezra Johnson Jason Andreas Lewis Dickinson Henry Brace Sherif Querife Elk John A. Tarbox David Dalrympie Smill George J. Whitcomb Exfield Leach Columbus Holland Land Company Lem. Jock Alfred Ividekoper H. J. Imidekoper D. H. Wilder Wm. KR. Howe Querlife Legar Pacias Gomnmon Pleas Inclade Township Conewango Creek Dlacksmith C. Lessler L. F. Watson W. A. Rankin M. Lessier M. Lesser M. Lessie P. Smith Nerth W.A. Rankin O. C. Wing J. A. Wing M. Beecher W. H. Copeland Beecher & Copeland Pau Jerife Conewango Jacob Sechrist Smith Thomas A. Cameron Aleck Dan Jones Eli, Thomas John Thomas Abnry Brace Hprife Warren Co Vt. M Dowits Sugar Grove Youngsville and Sugar Grove Road Mill Yard Brownton Post Mill Pond Sugary Camp Run Youngsville Darling G. J. Gregory A. W. Jones A. J. Gregory Jones Herife Court of Com- Common Pleas New York & Allegheny Oi! Uo Dee James Parshall Michael Smutz Wenry Brace Fine Grove Township State of Pennsylvania Sumner O. P. Nichols Wim. Hodges Ilenry Brave Sheriff's Oflce Borough of Columbus Borough Main Street Jack's Inne Jackson Street M. &. Churchidl William Hayward Edmund Rowe Shensheriff’s Anid County W. D. Brown Wm. ‘Ft. Falconer Patrick Falconer Jolin Murray Sylvania van Arsdaie Janper van Aradile Josiah Sweetland Albert Payne Wid. Alexander, Revister Register’s Office Lis Exchange East Street Nugi Lerger

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