Congressman Watson Dies in Harrisburg After Sudden Heart Attack
Representative Lewis Findlay Watson of Pennsylvania dies suddenly in Harrisburg while on the way to the Capitol. He served in the Forty Fifth and Forty Seventh Congresses and was repeatedly elected as a Republican. Born April 14, 1819 in Titusville, he built a large business in lumber oil and banking, organized the Conowago Valley Railroad, and held major land and timber interests in Warren County. His death prompts a call for a Pennsylvania delegation meeting to honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATED
Herald
Hington
F. Watson
Penneyilvania
Denly
Shoreham
Watson
Pennsylvania
Pensylvania
Titusville
John Watson
Rebecca Bradley
Delaware
Crawford
Franklin and Warren
S and Register and Recorder
Warren Academy
Rasselus Brown
Brown, Stone & Rice
Warren
Archibald Tanner
T. Nelson
First National Bank of
Warren Savings Bank
Conowango Valley Railroad Company
Cass County
Dakota
Republican Party
Warren County
C. B. Curtis
Franklin
Nomi
House
Senate
Congress
Elvira W. McDowell
Funeral for late Congressman Watson in Warren
Remains of Congressman Watson arrive in Warren with his wife and a congressional party led by Representatives Rife Marsh Townsend Culbertson Kerr Hall Mansur and Senator Don Cameron. Funeral service at family residence precedes interment at Oakland cemetery with pallbearers Wetmore King Beecher Allen Rockwell Scofield Brown and others. Many businesses close in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Warren
ML. Saawkey
Congressional Committee
John W. Rife
Levi Marsh
G. Townsend
W. C. Culbertson
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
Repreentative Hall
Minnesota
Mansur
Missouri
United States
Don Cameron
A. W. Ryan
Episcopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
Watson Hose Company
D. B. McCreary
Erie
J. J. McLauren
The Asylum Grounds Purchase Plea For Fifteen Acres
Trustees of the Warren asylum are urged to buy about fifteen acres at the southeast corner to complete the grounds. The land, owned by several parties, would improve looks and uniformity and reduce inmate incursions. Negotiations suggest willing sellers, benefiting both the state and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Asylum
G A R Campment Excursion to Gettysburg Pa
The G A R Department of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Reserve Association hold an encampment at Gettysburg from August 30 to September 5. Excursion tickets are sold by the railroad on presentation of a card order available from Capt J McCormick and Capt S P Town in Philadelphia. Children five to twelve half fare. The pass covers August 29 to September 6.
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G. A. R. Department of Pennsylvania and
Pennsylvania Reserve Association
Gettysburg
J. McCormick
City Hall
Philadelphia
S. P. Town
Arch Street
G. A. R. Department of Pennsylvania
Nomination Acceptance by Mr Pattison for Governor
Philadelphia August 22 Mr Pattison informs the Democratic state convention committee of his nomination for governor He emphasizes home rule self government and condemns an arrogant political leadership While praising the party he notes the campaign issue is clear and will be decided by voters in Pennsylvania He signs respectfully Rows HE Parrison to Sowden Brodhead Church Foley and Ross
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
HE. Parrison
W. H. Sowden
Charles Brodhead
Pearton Church
P. Foley
George Ross
Labor Day Celebration at Irvine Grove in Warren County
Labor Day events in Irvine Grove Warren County on Monday September 1 1890 include a basket picnic clam bake grand parade at 1 pm and an after parade address by A M Dewey on Organization. There will be dancing music by Profs Reigs band and refreshments 8 am to 6 pm. If rain the program moves to the rink.
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Irvine Grove
Labor Societies
Warren County
the Grove
A. M. Dewey
Washington, D. C
Journal of United Labor
Dewey
Warren
Ed Wetmore Hose Pavillion
Prof. Reig
R. G. Wackerman
Wm. Kulow
R. A. Fuller
F. L. Wailer
Thos. Henessey
A. E. Boeschlin
Geo. Maybank
Benj. Frey
F. #. Reed
Republican Honours and Farmers Odor Satire
A clipped opinion extols farmers while mocking Republican editors for slurs about Robert E Pattison and farm life. The piece argues farmers should vote GOP, dismissing past criticism as promotions by high colored gentlemen and urging unity despite the lingering barnyard odor metaphor.
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GO. P
Robert E. Pattison
Mr. Pattison
Pattison
Levi P. Morton
Matt Quay
Emery
Delamater
Census on Hallucinations directed by Professor William James
Harvard professor William James issues a census on hallucinations asking people if they ever awake with vivid impressions of seeing touching or hearing not caused by external factors. The study aims to gather data for scientific analysis and to estimate how common such experiences are, with medical volunteers needed across America.
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Wiliam James
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
James
International Congress of Experimental Psychology
Paris
America
Huch
Glade Run Schools announce September 1 opening and staff
Glade Run schools open September 1 with Principal Prof. H H Bentley, following Mr J M McConnell resignation to Sheffield schools. Blanche Siggins returns to intermediate, Sylvia Stuntz to primary. Tax notice from E Amann, collector, outlines dates, discounts, and penalties for late payments.
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Glade Run
H.H. Bently
J. M. McConnell
Sheffield
Bently
Hedinboro
Blanche Siggins
Sylvia Stuntz
Albion
Stuntz
Edinboro
Market Clues Alter as Oil Stabilizes and Wheat Falls
The market shows a steadier tone for oil while grain declines. After early weeks of volatility, oil prices settle with Pennsylvanian sales near 34, while grain weakens with wheat the hardest hit. Prices drift and speculative fears rise as producers weigh next moves amid ongoing labor tensions and bears’ pressure.
Democratic Societies Target Reading Convention of September 16
The democratic societies of the State plan a Reading convention on September 16 to mark a historic epoch. About 4 thousand deputies will attend from across the State. Warren county has nominated unblest members for deputy positions, with four to be elected at the September 3 meeting. The agenda includes ballot reform and the push for a secret ballot to let workers vote by conscience. The effort aims to bolster State tickets and liberty, urging all members to unite and support the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Societies
Reading
Worman
State Society
Warren County Democratic Society
Ex-Senator Emery's Position in Bradford and Local Notices
Ex senator Emery not in Bradford but may accept Republican nomination to succeed late congressman and end fight with Delamater. Quay supporters may seek Stone nomination. Warren County Fair will be Sept 9 10 11 12 1890 with officers listed. Local notices mention photographer W A Buristow not leaving and Ohio wrought steel ranges for sale by Wr Spinner and Hunter Jarvis dry goods store promotions.
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Pirrspure
Bradford
Emery
Delamater
Quay People
Commonwealth
Stone
Warren County
Warren
S. V. Davis
Willis Cowan
F. A. Cogswell
A. Dunn
B. F. Morris
W. D. Ridelsperger
W. D. Beaty
CG. Arthur
G. R. Starry
W. A. Cogswell
F. J. Russell
Wr. Spinner
Warren County Fair Opens with Four Day Programme
The Warren County Fair begins in Warren on Tuesday September 9 and runs four days with music by local bands. Events include animal exhibits, horse and cattle judging, track races with purses up to 500 dollars, bicycle races, balloon ascensions, and a parade of premium stock. Special railroad rates and a note on post office lists accompany the schedule.
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Warren County
Warren
Wearren Cornet Band
Garland Cornet Band
Balloom
FL. Thompson
Quincy
Minais
Tidioute Cornet Band
H. Means
Tidioute Hose
Meadville
Olean
Youngsville
Thompson
Ped Loucks
Warren Cycle Club
Willis Cowan
Scaffold Falls Injuring Two Workers On East Water Street
Last Monday afternoon between five and six o clock a scaffold on East Water Street at F A Lesters house collapsed, throwing Thos Tyler and Henry Phelps to the ground from about twenty feet. Tyler sustained severe bruises and a deep gash on the neck requiring stitches. the bone was laid bare. Phelps broke a bone in his right arm. Both men are improving as well as could be expected.
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Thos. Tyler
Henry Phelps
F. A. Lesser
East Water Street
Mr. Tyler
Mr. Phelps
Dodds Catarrh Cure Promises Local and Internal Relief
A 19th century public notice outlines Dodds local and internal treatments for catarrh, promising relief by soothing irritated membranes cleansing mucus and healing ulcers. It lists agents and distributors in Warren, noting book availability from Foster Milburn & Co of Buffalo. Public sale details follow for Oakland cemetery lots to be sold Sept 16, 1890 at 2 pm by trustees Johnson Davis and Kine.
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Foster, Milburn & CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Warren
Davis
Second
Liberty Streets
Siegfried & Co
Liberty and
Trustees of
Oakland Cemetery
Fifth Street
C. C. Thompson
Jas. Johnson
A. J. Davis
R. FP. Kine
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Congressman Watson
Washington
Mr. Watson
Col. Watson
A. KR
Committee OF the Convention
D. A
Axpany
Hunter & Jarvis Dry Goods
Siegel's
B. A. Lynde & Son Co
Truth Soap Works
Warren, Pa
Leonhart & Sons Harness Shop
E. Amann
Thansday
Arountics
W. A. Buristow
Ginghams
Flanneletts
Hunter & Jarvis
Warren County Fair
C. H. Brown
Leo
Hackney
Fred A. Abbott
John, Lacy
L. M. Bloomquist
Gust
McArthurs
Charlie
Curry
Fred
McMahon
M. Don
J. W. Pra
Jean
Ellsworth
Quinn
P. Read
Futer & Norton
Rolly
Geo. Foskit
A. D. Shaw
Alfred
M. Townsend
Chas. W
Trustees
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