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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1885
Page
2
A detailed look at the President's constitutional authority over war, treaties, judiciary, and Congress. It explains impeachment limits, presidential influence on Supreme Court actions, and the President's legislative role. Includes salary figures for the President and key aides, and notes on clerical staff and offices.
Bishop J. S. Moore of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church told a Roddey's Hall audience in S. C. how he was separated from his sister Dick Clawson during slavery and met again after 62 years as she identified him at a conference. Born slave in Virginia in 1815, he traced their escape and family move to Pennsylvania and Fort Mill Township, where Dick has lived since. The reunion followed decades of concealment and a name change from Benjamin Clawson to J. S. Moore.
The Arkanses River near Cottonwood, Indian Territory, yielded a mastodon head and upper jaw, thigh bones, and teeth unearthed by Cherokee George W. Berkel. Booquin and Reussel bought bones and plan further digging for a world class skeleton to send to New Orleans and Smithsonian.
William Tooker of New London found a gold watch while clam digging at low tide. The watch, recovered after rolling out large clams, was identified as lost fifteen years earlier by Burrill Slocum. The watch was found in working condition but the works were damaged.
A Detroit Tribune report tells of a man who fled his home with his furniture for a voyage to England. In Toronto he remembered eleven hundred dollars was hidden in a table drawer. He returned home, found the table sold, and recovered the money from the purchaser, bringing relief and joy.
John Donahue of Providence was tried in Hartford for attempting to kiss his second cousin Mary Gorman. The court found him guilty and fined one dollar plus costs, noting that being a second cousin was not sufficient reason for acquittal.
The tale recalls Josh Billings observing two clever rogues who mistook him for Morton of Syracuse and Bailey of Rochester. They try to ply a scam on him in Broadway, but he coolly exposes their ruse with minimal dress and sharp wit, leaving them to slink away.
Augusta Georgia Chronicle reports Brigham of Augusta sold a horse to a country buyer who later brought it back claiming breathing issues. A drive revealed a fourteen inch blackberry twig lodged in the horse’s nasal passage, clotting an artery and causing heavy bleeding. The horse survived after veterinary care.
A rabbit hunt near Hoheckus New Jersey ends with a hound injuring itself as the rabbit dives between two saplings. The dog becomes trapped in the crotch and cannot continue the chase, leaving hunter and hound frustrated. The rabbit escapes into the brush after an unlikely dash through the sapling gap.
The Paterson New Jersey Guardian notes a cat story linked to the paper's office life and public park poetry. A strange ending hints at a cruel or unfortunate event for the cat but details are unclear in the fragment. The piece mentions the cat’s role in verse and circulation lore.
A cat named C failed to hear an descending elevator E, while F the floor and C the cat were involved. The body of the deceased, youngest child of the late T. Cat. Big., was moved to a catafalque and wheeled to the catacombs after a fatal collision with a codjack.
A Washington woman hosts a Japanese gentleman for lunch and dinner, hoping to end the visit promptly. He lingers until midnight, then departs after heartfelt apologies. He later explains that Japanese etiquette requires the lady to signal departure, making it rude for the guest to leave first.
The meeting of Congress will fill Federal offices only with Senate approval. New appointments by the President must be sent to the Senate, and no change can occur until the Senate confirms most existing nominations. It is unlikely the Senate will confirm new appointments that remove current Republican incumbents with expired commissions.
An illustrated antique ad page features Launary services by Messner & Co, promising cheap rates and prompt work. Also includes a mix of patent medicine claims for Simmons Liver Regulator, Dr Balls Cough Syrup, Dr Balls Baby Syrup, Lorlogs Day's Horse Powder, and Hunt's Kidney and Liver Remedy with testimonials and health assertions.
The clipped text promotes Castoria for children and Ely's Cream Balm as a non liquid remedy for catarrh. It adds claims of instant relief and price notes. Additional lines tout Acker Blood Elixir for various illnesses including syphilis and rheumatism, plus Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets for digestion and constipation.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve marketed for skin eruptions ulcers and pains with a money back guarantee. Electric Bitters touted as effective, with testimonials from Harrisburg Ohio and Chattanooga Tennessee. Multiple claims of cure and wide usage, with prices listed for salve and bitters.
Dyspepsia or indigestion presents with variable appetite dizziness heartburn weight and wind in the stomach bad breath taste in mouth low spirits and constipation. It is very prevalent among fast living Americans and is linked to alcohol tobacco and bad air. Burdock Blood Bitters claims to cure by regulating bowels and toning digestive organs and is sold everywhere.
A long testimonial filled claim on Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a cure for female weakness debility and nervous exhaustion. Endorsed by multiple pastors and local figures from New York states Elba Pavilliona Pavilion and Aurora with patients including a sixteen year old daughter. Marketing notes promise 125 doses per bottle and agency sales in Wharkeson New York.
Warren Savings Bank, described as the only chartered savings bank in the county area, offers deposits and interest, with a general cranking business and foreign exchange services. The document lists officers including Ne Smith as president, J Hazberti as vice president, and other named agents and directors such as Watson, Dibb, Donham, Krirberger, Clare, and Brown among others.
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