Cheating the People at Sheriff Sale in Warren County
The Ledger reports on sheriff sales of land at the court house, noting required advertising in two papers and legal deductions for ad costs. It accuses the sheriff of profiting from the process and betraying the public, urging accountability and exposing how residents are cheated to satisfy political interests.
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Becaus
Ipon
E. V. Church Society
Andy Simpson
Fire Department
Turkey
Cornen Hank
M. Schone
Meadville
Warren
M. Jackson & Bro
North Clarendon
E. L. Palm
President's Message and Our Double Number
The President's Message to Congress argues for a careful tariff reduction, citing a $14,000,000 treasury surplus and urging tax relief for necessities. The Ledger previews a holiday double issue with expanded pages, portraits of Warren county figures, and continued illustrations, noting paid in advance circulation and uniform service.
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Cleveland
Congress
Ledger to Adopt Cash Subscriptions Jan First
The Ledger announces a shift to cash-in-advance subscriptions starting January first. No renewal or new subscription will be accepted unless prepaid, and accounts one year or more in arrears will be dropped with bills turned over for collection. The policy targets chronic deadbeats, but the paper offers to gift a year to those unable to pay.
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Warren County
Why Senators Emery and Watson Face Allegations
A Warren county paper attacks Senator Emery over a refinery sale to Standard, claims bias due to local politics, and cites a Logan Emery and Weaver letter from the Qility Blizzard. It discusses fair play, Allen’s conduct on a Standard monopoly issue, and teases a potential congress candidacy.
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Warren County
Senator Emery
Standard
Colonel Watson
Congress
Emery
Watson
Logan
Weaver
Allen
North Warren and nearby towns report on roads and progress
North Warren notes a planned bridge to connect Conewango and Elk township areas, a new rail survey finishing, and a direc tion toward faster mail and commerce. Local postmaster plans oil exploration, schools expand with new rooms and warming systems, and farmers discuss grafting and timber buys as communities plan growth amid political debates.
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North Warren
John
Ledger
Conewango
Upper Glade
Quaker Hill
Elk Township
Corydon
Indian Hollow
Warren
Hateh Hollow
C McLaughlin
W. C. Bunnett
Canada
S. P. Berry
Dakota
Mixses Lounsberry
Olson
Law and Stave Mill
Clark
Irvineburg
Irvineton
Mil
Ward
Atlanta
P. Berry
Martin Amann
N. Delany
Farmers’ Club
Pennsylvania
New York State
War-ren County
Reed
Warren County
Stos
Tax payers urged to curb board waste in Younesville
Letter from a Younesville, Pa. taxpayer accuses the local school board of favoritism and wasteful spending. He cites janitor bids, midwinter coal purchases, an unnecessary extra charge of 30, and a disputed $25 settlement with John Nuttall’s brother. Also notes a stockholders meeting for railroad consolidations in Warren and Frewsburg with merger into Pittsburgh, Chautauqua & Lake Erie and appointment of directors.
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Younesville
Lepger
John Day
John Nuttall
Mr. Nuttall
Warren & Sugar Grove Railroad Company
Warren
Warren, Sugar Grove & Mayville Railroad Company
Pittsburgh, Chautauqua & Lake Erie Railroad Company
Warren, Boyar Grove & Mayville Railroad Company
Frewsburg
Sale of Thomas Cable estate lands in Warren County
By order of the Orphans Court Warren County PA the sale of the late Thomas Cable estate is scheduled for December 7 1887 at 10 am. The property includes two parcels in Pine Grove township totaling about 101 acres with one acre part on the home farm. Terms: one third cash on confirmation and balance in two equal annual installments with interest, secured by judgment bond and mortgage. James Cable and Joan G Cable administrators.
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Aumimlstrator
Orphans’ Court
Warren County
Penn's
Thomas Cable
Pine Grove Township
State of Pennsylvania
William Brown
W. W. Wilson
Wilson
James Cable
Joan GB Cable
Shears Christmas Sale Offers Silk Umbrellas at Bargain Prices
D Shear's dry goods store in Warren County extols holiday preparations with a vast stock. The ad promises daily arrivals through the season and low prices. It highlights silk umbrellas as ideal gifts with several value points, including 1.98, 4.49, 2.89, and 3.19 price options versus higher values.
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Warren County
Shear
Plushes and Velvets at Shear's Store Ad
Plushes and velvets available in all colors at Shear's 500 yards. Silk plush measures 19 inches at 93e, priced elsewhere at $1.25. An equal line of 24 inch plushes has just arrived.
Handkerchiefs Streak Holiday Trade With New Stock
Handkerchiefs form a great feature of the holiday trade with Shear offering 1,000 dozen in linen cambric and silk, ranging from the cheapest to the finest styles just opened in all the latest fashions.
Shear's Linen Dept Showcases Largest Table Linen Line
An advertising note touts Shear's selection with a vast linen department and the largest, finest table linen assortment in town. It invites customers to view the elegant sets including lk and Cashmere Mufflers.
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Shear’s
Napkins and Towels at Shear's
We have made up a number of jobs in towels offered for inspection. One lot at 5c each, worth 10c, at 9c worth 123, at 11c worth 15c, at 180, worth 20c, at 14c, worth 25c, at 17c, worth 30c, at 22c, worth 85c. On finer fringed towels for tidies and fancy work we have the largest assortment ever shown here.
Kid Gloves at Shear's Offer
Advertising copy notes Foster gloves in plain and fancy backs offering better satisfaction than competitors. Guarantees every pair. Large batch of stitched back gloves in black and colors now available at 83 cents per pair, valued at $1.40.
Broadcloths for Dresses at Shea's Tailor Shop
Shea's offers tailored dress broadcloths with price cuts. The $1.75 grade is reduced to 1.35 while the $2.25 grade drops to 1.75 and the $2.75 grade to 2.25, making men's and women’s suiting costs more affordable.
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Shea
Yarns on Sale at Shears In Black Goods
Special drives in black goods feature all wool fabrics priced to move. Henrietta 40 inch now 85c, 46 inch at 1.00, Crap d Alma 46 inch down from 1.50 to 93c. Other listed colors and weights offered at reduced rates.
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Editor Ledger
J. A. Cooper
Edinboro
Boss Grocery
A. Witz
Warren Bt
A. Ruhlman
Woolford
L. G. Noyes
Clarendon
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Brown Hose Company No. 1
McNett
Foreman McNett
Z. P. Weaver
Independent Hose
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Independent Hose Co
Clarendon Corner
Common Council
Cornen Hook and Ladder Company
Independent Hose Company
Fire Police
Brown Hose
Brown Bese Company
Themb
Rsfa
Brown
Dim Brown
Smith Titus
Sam McNett
Bob Ullman
Flynn
John Goal
Lil Mexle
Brown Base
A. D. Goal
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Irie
M. E
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Corry
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C. H. Gregory
Fairmont House
Lizzie Jackson
Charlie Davis
Sharon
Garland
Garlany
Wentworth Post G. AR
Andrews’ Hall
H. F. Andrews
Ohio
Christner
Curry
Waas
M. E. Church of
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Hull
N.O. P
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Samuel J. Har
Front Street
New York
S A. Lovell
Franklin
Gyand
D. Shear
Shear's
Shears
New York City
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