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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1889
Page
1
A Washington ledger writer recounts poignant scenes among office seekers and a humorous Lincoln watchman anecdote. He details how some seek lucrative posts, money from President Harrison, and a Nashville colonel's bold deference to a rival delegation, revealing the era's patronage antics and private glimpses of top officials.
The December quarter sessions opened with twenty four cases, mostly petty assaults. Commonwealth vs Nollinger brothers ended with guilty verdict and suspended sentence. Ephram Wright guilty, fined 35 and costs. Eli Bavley guilty, sentence deferred. Commonwealth v. Casius and Edward Spink found guilty on prior trial, new trial granted after fresh testimony. Large crowd attended. Allen Higgins for plaintiffs. Donly Rice and Schofield for defendants.
A cyclone swept Buford county wrecking a farmhouse killing the Edwards family of six and injuring workers at a nearby wooden plate factory where two men died and a dozen were hurt. Miss Ellen Edwards, about to wed yesterday, perished with her parents and siblings. A bystander, Mattie Cleve, believed dead after being carried aloft by the storm.
Itching piles described with moisture intense nighttime itching worsen by scratching. If untreated tumors form bleeding and ulceration. Swayne's Ointment advertised to stop itching and bleeding heal ulcers and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
Opening ceremonies as the fifty first Congress begins with crowded lobbies and filled galleries. Reed wins the speaker vote over Carlisle as ex speakers Randall, Carlisle and Banks secure seats. In the Senate, new North Dakota and South Dakota members take seats while Vice President Morton opens the session.
Glade grows as a large firm plans to locate here, promising at least three hundred jobs. Mason chooses a Washington avenue lot for a fine residence. Misses Hetrick plan a home in Glade and a new frame house is to be completed by Christmas. School progress and staff updates appear, with remarks on the county superintendent and high school work. Several residents and visitors noted, including Alice Raymonde, Nelie Bishop, and Mrs. Bernard’s dancing school. A path master injured during teardown. Mrs. Andrew Lacy presents a gift, and local florist Offerlee reports strong business.
George Durst a glass blower fled Bravrorp with Minnie Hardenburg a 25 year old mulatto leaving his wife and two children penniless. The incident shocks the small town and authorities pursue inquiries into possible bigamy and support obligations.
Summary of the president's message: call for tariff revision to protect industry while easing taxation. repeal of whisky and tobacco taxes. fiscal plan with revenues of 385 million and expenditures 841 million, projected 43 million surplus. Comments on currency growth, skepticism about silver coinage, and no opinion on certain plans. Recommends stronger federal judges protections, expanded federal court jurisdiction, anti trust and penal laws, eight armored ships, three gunboats, six torpedo boats, and a federal education program for freedmen. Supports national election law and subsidies to ocean steamers to aid merchant marine.
The Farmers Club at the courthouse last Saturday discussed silo usage and profits. A resolution appointed Mr. Lott to ask Freehold Commissioners to explain a claimed tax excess of about 20 000 dollars. Officers to be elected next month. Ledger office ad ends.
Albany December report says a Western matrimonial agency flooded Governor Hill with letters and photographs after an election. The notes, all in feminine handwriting, claimed to seek romance for the governor, causing him distress as clerks traced the ruse to a fake candidate named David B. Mill.
Chester K Shaw a prominent local resident died after an accident while oiling machinery at the Windsor lease near North Clarendon for his son in law Frank Dalrymple. He fell into the Bridge pumping power machine and lost both legs below the knees while responders tried to aid him. He died Saturday evening. The 56 year old New York native leaves a wife and two children.
William G. Schneider, 27, of Oil City, was accidentally shot by hunting companion Ed Carter while rabbit hunting near Bynd Farm on Thanksgiving Day. Coroner ruled accidental shooting. Schneider leaves a wife and child. funeral set for 2 p.m. at Oil City home.
The body of Miss Maude Russell, who killed herself with morphine in Tarport last Friday, was moved to Brookville for burial Saturday. A letter to her sister offers a final plea, stating she will be with God and asking to be laid beside her mother. The claim that she self harmed over unrequited love for her employer is dismissed as unfounded.
In Wew F Postmasters North Clarendon and Lunar Grove, Frank Rex ford is appointed post master for Lunar Grove with the office remaining at its current location Capt Henry Howard is appointed post master at North Clarendon The appointments give general satisfaction and are effective December 4.
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