Annual Warren County Fair Opens to Mixed Displays
The eleventh Annual Warren County Agricultural Society fair closes today with moderate Industrial and Floral Hall shows and weak Machinery and Agriculture Halls. Floral exhibits by N. K. Wendlebee Miss Radaker and others draw admiration. Mechanical Hall highlights Slater Co. gas ranges and Mantles by Wm. Spinner. Agricultural Hall appears bare with limited canned fruit and produce, while horses, cattle, and poultry displays show stock improvements and overall effort by fair officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Agricultural Society
Warren Borough
Floral Hall
N. K. Wendlebee
Radaker
Sheffield
Bairstow
Warren
W. M. Lott
Albert Water
Loral Hall
Wilbur
L. H. Darling
Chandlers Valley
Riverside
Ford & Relf
Jamestown
Smith & Smiths Business College
O. R. Slide
Pickett
Russell & Heck
Cleveland
Ackley & Chipps
Clark’s Business College
A.A. Davis & Co
Cobham
Warren County
Lacy and Parmlee Give Notable Library Hall Recital
A large audience at Library Hall enjoyed a fifteen number musical and literary program by Miss Hattie Lacy and Miss Alice Parmlee. Highlights included Miss Breed piano solos Mr Gage tenor Miss Dougherty single number and Mr Vorneck violin. The event drew enthusiastic ovations and was hailed as one of Warren’s best entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Hattie Lacy
Alice Parmlee
Almosy
Miss Breed
Mr. Gage
Miss Parmlee
Miss Lacy
Miss Dougherty
Vorneck
Warren
Parmlee
Lacy
Half Rates to Washington for Knights of Pythias Encampment
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers half fare roundtrip tickets to Washington D C for the Biennial Encampment of the Knights of Pythias from August 23 to 26 with return by September 6 and possible extension to September 15 by depositing at Washington. Stopovers at Philadelphia and Baltimore allowed. Washington to Baltimore round trips at $1 25 for two days during the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias of the World
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
National Capital
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Tariff Now A Law. Cleveland Explains Why He Withheld Signature
President Cleveland states in a letter to Representative Catchings that he believes the bill has flaws yet remains a step forward. He argues free raw materials and fair tariff reform are essential to cheaper goods and American prosperity while condemning trusts and political betrayals.
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Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Catchings
Mississippi
Executive Mansion
Washinatoy
T. OC
Clarke
Alabama
Democratic Organization
Democratic Party
Pelf
People's
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Grover Cleveland
Last Day of the Fifty-Third Congress Ends in Peaceful Dullness
Washington Aug 28 The eventful second session of the Fifty-third Congress closed without ripple. The Senate’s last day was calm and peacful as members passively killed time between adjournment. Resolutions of thanks to Vice President Stevenson and President Pro Tem Harrison were offered by Quay and Manderson and adopted unanimously. The Vice President delivered his farewell speech and the second session ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Stevenson
Harrison
Quay and
Manderson
Encampment Orders for 17th Ward School Building Pittsburg
Comrades informed of housing assignments for the 28th National Encampment in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. 75 comrades to rooms 4 and 6 Hatfield street with cots mattresses guards. One round trip fare five dollars eighteen cents from Warren. Assembly September 10 in post room. T. O. Starzr Commander. C. A. Waters Adjutant.
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Hogrs
Epgn
N. Fort Poer
A.R
G. A.R
Pittsburg
Thos. O. Slater
17Th Ward
Hatfield Street
W. O. Russz
Warren
T. O. Starzr
C.A. Waters
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold in Warren
An echoed advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that allegedly cures in 1 to 3 days. It touts immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and lists a price of 75 cents. Sold by L G Noyes & Co in Warren, Pa.
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L.G. Noyes & Co
Warren, Pa
Sibley Declines Congressional Nomination for Health Reasons
Aug. 28 Frankuix Pa Hon J C Sibley telegraphed the Crawford Erie county chair that, following his physicians advice, he must decline the party nomination and call for further congressional service. He thanks constituents, asks no reconsideration, and notes his health. John L McKinney is viewed as the leading Democrat option, with A L Tilsden named as a possible alternative.
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John L. McKinney
A. L. Tilsden
Hire
The
Commonwealth
Band of highwaymen rob Lake Shore trains at Erie
A gang of five led by Thomas Quinn attacked two passenger trains at Erie on August 28. They demanded money from passengers and escaped after a chase. J E Angell from Connellville helped track them. Angell was captured after a gunfire exchange. Lake Shore authorities will prosecute the attackers.
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Ertz
Lake Shore
Erie
Union Depot
Thomas Quinn
John Grey
J. E. Angell
James Porter
Frank Kelly
Crach
Lake Shore No. 2
Conneleville
Bridge price dispute shapes future of Suspension Bridge
The Bridge Committee weighs a $10,000 offer against Pleasant Township’s $6,000 cap and repairs costing $8,000. Borough and Pleasant officials seek arbitration with the bridge company, while experts say a rebuilt bridge might cost $16,000 to $18,000 and last decades.
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Common Council Bridge Committee
Suspension Bridge Company
Council Committee
Pleasant Township
Brag
Pleasant Commissioners
Bridge Company
Pleasant
Dangerous blood condition and tonic remedies advertised
The notice extols a dangerous blood weakness from depleted or impure blood urging treatment. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Thompson's Sweet Worm Powder as remedies for seasonal weakness and related ailments, claiming improved health for pale children. It warns of health risks during hot weather and recommends a blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illin Hoad
Thompson
Hood
Warren Public Schools and W. C. T. U Activities
Summary of local civic notes: W. C. T. U. events include Flower Mission Day with 22 bouquets. a parlor meeting and ice cream festival raising 13.50 for state fund. temperance meeting August 5. officer election August 29. Warren public schools fall term starts September 3 with new staff including Miss Nellie Mason and Miss Hattie L. Slayton. detailed teacher list for West End and Central buildings. Also reports Democratic district conventions renominating W. A. Sipe and James F. Sample, plus a note on retail card reporting for tax purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwitt
Will W
Nellie Mason
Union
J. Wall- Buon Milumi
Warren Public Schools
D. L. Gerould
Warren
Miss Dreager
Miss Richards
West End
Hattie L. Slayton
Miss Simpson
Miss Love
Miss Davis
Miss Thornton
Supt
W. L. MacGowan
Western New York and Pennsylvania Rail Road to issue Family tickets
The Western New York and Pennsylvania Rail Road Company will, after August 15, 1894, issue 1000 Mile tickets for Family or Firm use. Tickets issued before August 15 for individual use will be honored for Family or Firm use by conductors after August 15, 1894 by order of the General Passenger Agent. Warren, Pa. August 14, 1894. Ticket Agent 2:85
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western New York & Pennsylvania Rail Road Company
Heart Disease Remedy Claims Quick Cure in 30 Minutes
An advertisement touts a “Peer less Remedy for Palpitation” and relief from heart disease symptoms in 30 minutes. It promises rapid cure for palpitation shortness of breath and smothering spells and is sold by Fy HF. Dixon, 46-17.
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Fy HF. Dixon
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Lacy—Parmlee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ture
Sibley
Lold Highwa
W. Cc
Reed Brown
Grace A, Petherman
Rhoda L. Abernethy
Gertrude Miller
Harriet A. Likens
W. T. MacGowan
Helen BE. Robinson
Ina R. Guist
Elizabeth A. Bright
Ellen T. Glenn
Annie Farsworth
Martha E. Green
Anna L. Trantam
Rica M. Burgie
Blanche M. Hawkins
Blanche McClintock
Anna L. Conrath
Laura K. Snyder
Central Building
Macio I. Flower
Harriette Barclay
Jane Simpson
Jessie R. Love
Minnie J. Gradner
D. L. Garould
Jessie B. Thornton
Sipe
Pittspore
Twenty-fourth
W. A. Sipe
James F. Sample Avalon
William J. Brennan
Charles A. Fagan
J. W. Jenkins
Internal Revenue Collector
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