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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1888
Page
1
A TaX-PaYER writes praising borough council for proposing water works to supply good, pure water locally. He argues the project will generate income to cover interest and expenses, reduce reliance on a private company, and eventually pay bonds. He critiques the current water company for high charges, poor service, and restricted water pressure.
Ene August 27 The Erie county convention placed Alfred Short as senator hopeful and Dr A A Freemond and E M Bonnell as assembly nominees with S Savage as poor director and James Halman to jury commissioners. Scott praised Cleveland and approval of his four years in Washington but will not seek reelection due to health and desire to return home. The Evening Herald denied Noble's claim that workers must forego daily pay to earn tomorrow.
An advertisement extols Minots Dentifrice as a safe, effective way to whiten and strengthen teeth. A 25 cent bottle is recommended with directions for use, claiming a remarkable change in teeth, mouth, and gums.
For sale. The subscriber will sell her farm in Parming ton Warren county Pennsylvania containing 130 acres, situated on the State road three miles east of Sugar Grove, well watered, with good buildings. Address Lydie A. Stewart or Lorenzo Preston Lander Pa.
A New York World critique mocks the silence of two Republican organs on Mr. Blaine's new keynote of protection for trusts. The piece argues indecisive press support signals strong editorial stance against the policy.
The Warren County Fair returns September 18 to 21 with larger premiums, better races, finer music, and a daily ball game. President F. M. Ksarr oversees. secretary C. CG invites all to attend and enjoy stronger attractions this season.
The column from Warren discusses a paradoxical season where farmers with little to sell have strong crops while wealthier growers struggle. It covers a farmers club meeting at the court house, plans for a basket picnic at the fair grounds, and political speeches by Democratic Republican and Prohibition advocates. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Frank C McCoy of Lima Ohio, a train depot agent, and local social notes including a ball and a mill expansion. The piece ends with Pennsylvania fair preparations and excursion rail plans.
Senator Edmunds as counsel for the Central Vermont railway is seen as opposing a retaliatory bill that would hurt railways. President Smith had warned the Canadian cabinet that no Senate measure harming railways would pass. The text questions whether Edmunds current stance reflects ties to the Central Vermont line.
Inditor Warren Ledger prints a letter claiming a Democrat plans to vote for Harrison this year and notes others may do the same. The writer challenges M. Quad and Republicans to name a Democrat voting for Harrison, accusing Quad of misrepresentation and doubting he can sway any voter.
Notice corrects the voting registration deadline from September 6 to September 5. Voters must register by that date at the designated polling place and registration desk, with assistants available in both precinct locations during the stated hours.
Notwithstanding the cry of close tines Jacob Keller, merchant tailor, maintains a three force of tailors. Keller has built a local repuation as a first class cutter with consistently made goods and fair prices. Also advertises Winkelmann's Sedative Teething Balsam for teething pain relief at 25 cents a bottle.
Early in Belton house parlors the Democratic State Committee met with Forest county contesting chairmanships. Henry Meyer was nominated for auditor general by acclamation. Resolutions praising President Cleveland’s fisher rights policy were reported, urging Congress to strengthen his hands and uphold naval and industrial interests. Local ads tout clothing, surgical instruments, and violin strings from Warren merchants.
President Cleveland and wife attended the Interstate Exhibition at Carlisle Pennsylvania. The Grangers’ gathering opened Tuesday with machinery displays arriving by carloads. About 50,000 people attended as speakers included McKinley Osborne Need and Cooper Hastings.
A large cross party meeting of German citizens was held at the Young Men’s Democratic headquarters. Speeches praised reform plans to extend across the state and committees were formed to organize the movement throughout the city and state.
The Tidioute assembly knights of labor opened their new hall with a dedication program last evening. A crowded audience, mainly ladies, enjoyed instrumental and vocal music, brief addresses from visiting knights, and a concluding reception with ice cream and soda followed by dancing.
Alive at Clarendon North Clarespon August 380 A Cleveland and Thurman club organized in this borough last Saturday evening with over one hundred members and it is expected to increase to nearly 300. Officers elected include President E J Armstrong and trustees BR Shugert H O Adame Steck. The first floor of the Knights of Labor building has been secured and a meeting is set for Saturday evening with Perry D Clark among speakers expected. Republicans met to organize but failed to muster enough numbers and show little enthusiasm.
Fire swept A R Mix mill and adjacent blacksmith and wagon shops in Farmington Lanorn Pennsylvania early Wednesday. Loss estimated around seven thousand dollars with only three hundred coverage. Nearby stores and suppliers, including Northrup, George Ball, A Ruhlman, Geo Bull, Wendlebee, and John Sill & Son, advertised merchandise and services amid the blaze aftermath.
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