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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1881
Page
5
An aged man slips on a slick street while a playful line proclaims jam the slippery walk to jell. The paper notes various local items including holiday goods at D. M. Gross & Brother, typhoid cases in town, and humor about editors, pedestrians, and political changes such as Claren don becoming a borough.
Erie Railway has one locomotive per two miles of track. Vanderbilt controls about 3800 miles, with more news expected next week. Abutments begin for the Buffalo Pittsburgh and Western bridge at Salamanca. The company buys land at O City for a depot and shops. NY, Pittsburgh and Ohio Railway to extend yard tracks in Salamanca. Pay-car on Erie Railroad reportedly replaced by bank checks. Vanderbilt’s holdings, including CC&I, total about 3800 miles. Major shop building at Nor... was toppled with loss estimated at 8000 dollars. South Shore Freight Line route change increases daily freight, needing extra sidings. Buffalo Pittsburgh and Western buys several lines for 4.85 million dollars. Ramsey presides, Jones VP, capital increased by 7 million. Local notes include policemen on street, mayor visiting, and ill residents. American Rheumatic Liniment.
The Chautauqua Vers (Sherman) notes a proverb on stomachs outweighing railroad wealth, praising the printing quality. Invitations go out for Rowland Hose Company’s sixth grand annual ball, promising a premier dance. Warren hosts exams at the Union School with a day of exhibits and a 1:30 program in history and rhetoric.
The Warren musical convention continues with a grand concert at Roscoe Hall on Friday evening December 16. C Williams manages the event featuring a strong chorus from local towns and a diverse program including Gipsy Life and Messiah selections, plus solos and an overture by the orchestra. Reserved seats and general admission are available at local druggists.
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