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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1885
Page
4
Last Wednesday the Democratic State Convention nominated Conrad B. Day of Philadelphia for State Treasurer to challenge Quay. Day, a lifelong Democrat and well known merchant, is in his prime and intelligent, with extensive local acquaintance, and accepts the honor. The public should vote to defeat Quay and elect Day.
Obituary recounts the sudden death of Reuben E. Fenton in Jamestown while conducting bank business. Born July 4 1819 in Fentonville, he was a lumberman turned politician, rising from rough beginnings to U S Senator and New York Governor. He was praised as a popular, diligent leader with a generous, principled nature and a life of public service.
The passage reflects on Reuben E. Fenton as a man of talents and republican principle, praising his life and lamenting his passing. It critiques Democratic figures and parties, notes attitudes toward Cleveland, and comments on Ohio and national political dynamics. It mentions John Roach, Foraker, Hoadly, and reactions from various papers, while praising the newspaper’s role and growth.
A newspaper letter pleads for continued business support and defends Secretary Whitney against Republican critics over Roach shipbuilder losses. It argues Whitney aids working men with fair wages, contrasting Roach’s alleged failures and his claim to pay debts, urging tears be dried.
The Brooklyn Chronicle reports a local secret benefit lodge staged a ninth degree test for a candidate. He endured a blanket toss and a fifteen minute吊suspended position, then faced a chamber of purification with ice water. Believing fire bells rang, the lodge members rushed out, only to return after learning the bells were Harvard square clock chimes. The candidate was forgotten, spending an hour under good of the order before relief.
A World editorial argues the election proves the government can be trusted to protect safety and honor under a democratic party long accused of unfaithfulness. It contends the party can govern honestly for all, dismisses sectional overtones, and asserts Southern loyalty to the Union, ending revived sectional aims.
The Philadelphia Record argues that Democratic prospects look strong this year due to weak Republican treasurer nomination, expected city split, and a rising anti discrimination issue led by Van derbilt and monopolists. It warns Republicans to change leadership or face defeat.
An archaic verse depicts a waterway as a living beloved companion. It casts the river as beauty and sustenance, speaking of pebbled banks, moss, and the forest monarchs acknowledging its approach, while the stream longs to join the ocean and nourish all living roots.
The Rev Henry Ward Beecher criticizes butter quality noting market blends passed as butter are often grease. He calls for cleaner dairy practices urging better cow breeds and hints at social reform including modest attire in butter handling. He ridicules butter rags and jokes about cannibalistic humor in harsh weather.
Citizens decry years of horse powered mail service from Corydon to Salamanca via Kinzua and Corydon. They seek a railway solution, calling the current arrangement slow and unreliable and questioning who resists rail mail expansion.
Clarendon news notes population growth and housing demand as a new church building nears completion and the Trinity Rev. church gains a new bell. The Clarendon Hotel under Mr. Campbell attracts bustling patronage after improvements. J. J. Shanafelt becomes Clarendon schools principal. Miss O’Hern named assistant. Local events include fire parade, millinery plans, and town politics with move of a machine shop to Kinzua.
Knupp Bros blacksmiths announce price cuts from this date at their shop between Ey singer and Sigging livery stables. New horseshoes priced at 85 cents, 40 cents previously. Veterinary surgeon will oversee horses. Shop expanded to serve more customers. Prices reduced under live and let live principle.
In Warren county Pa a marriage between Dorb and Ela Gillmore is recorded at the residence of J P D H McKean Deerfield township Venango County Pa to Miss Ela Gillmore of Deerfield township Warren county Pa. THO PSON - Ands?n Pa on Aug. Harry Lee son of J Loaelle M Thompson aged 2 years 1 months and days.
A globe trotting visitor claims California’s climate breeds mendacity irreverence and meretricious morals. He argues minimal winters erase awareness of a higher power, as pleasant weather makes people neglect serious virtues.
Russellburg Union No. 186 adopts condolences for Sister Minerva Norton a wife mother daughter and sister. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days and resolutions recorded with copies to the family county papers and the A U Advocate. Committee members Mrs. Wallace Brians Mrs J A Loves and Mrs G W Frenon.
An ad claims Uta-wa-un, a Great Indian king of medicine, is in Warren offering painless tooth removal and a one minute cure for aches. It touts Indian oil for all pains and a “Queer of the Valley” blood purifier claimed to cure rheumatism. Office over Bell Bros store.
A sixteen year old girl in Cincinnati died after a fifty-two day illness believed to be paralysis or a related debility that prevented nourishment. An advertisement touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a superior tonic for digestion and appetite with a testimonial from J. B. Freeburg of Pomeroy Iowa claiming complete cure of dyspepsia and poor appetite.
For sale, the Daniel Gebbart farm in Glade townsmp four miles from Warren comprising 70 acres of fertile land with good buildings fruit and a good well of water. Address Wa Gepuant Warren Pa. 20.
A large brocade shawl was lost on the road between Pittsfield and Warren on the lth inst. The finder will be suitably rewarded. Mure M.E. Srrienr.
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