Ledger publication notice and office details
The Ledger announces its publication terms with annual and advance rates, notes no discounts for arrears, and states papers won’t be sent out of Warren County without advance payment. It mentions a refitted office with new press and type and provides the Basemen t Library location at Third and Liberty streets.
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Warren
Warren County
Third and
Liberty Streets
Rep Les
Hattiextel
Free Subscription Offer for Ledger Readers
A newspaper notice offers a free copy of the Ledger to any subscriber who pays for one year in advance. The deal targets any person willing to commit to a yearly subscription, providing an extra copy as an incentive.
Warren County Directory Offer Ends February 1 1887
An offer for Warren County residents to obtain the county directory at a claimed value of $200 per copy. The promotion states the deal remains valid until February 1 1887 and asserts every man in the county should possess a copy.
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Suead
D. M. Bord
This
Saguache
Colorado
Limited Stock Books Sold at Fifty Cents Each
A notice offers a limited run of books at 50 cents apiece and promises countywide delivery. Orders received by mail will be promptly attended to.
Farren Pa. 1887 Harrisburg notes on seats pensions and politics
James H W Bracax elected senator from Pexus. A bill to compel employers to seat female workers passes Senate in Harrisburg. Manning hints Fairchild may succeed him. Coast defense resolutions urged. cash crop boosted clerks pay. Pensions for widows of Logan and Blair opposed. Civil service reform mocked. Whitney's baby Frances Cleveland Whitney named. Beaver nominates officers. regimental election near. Parmiee likely to become colonel.
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Gov. Beaver
State Senate
John A.wiley
Venango
James A. Heaver
Andrew D. Hepburn
Philadelphia
Lewis A. Waites
Lackawanna
Lewis W. Reed
Montgomery
Thomas J. Smith
John J. Rodgers
Samuel W. Jill
Allegheny
Wiley
James O. Parmiee
Warren
Inter-State Commerce Bill Sparks Constitutional Clash
The inter state commerce bill blocks any effect on Pennsylvania railroad abuses within state lines. Critics claim it won t curb discriminatory rates and that the bill lacks interstate reach. Commentary links business leaders support for Cleveland to stable markets and cites Times editor on financier confidence shaping the nomination.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Clearfield
Wier
Corry
Tax cuts and political turmoil shadow late 19th century session
Public debt has fallen by about 9 million dollars since January 2, 1887 and monthly expenditures were 3.09 million less than a year ago. The Democratic administration is delivering promises while the legislature, after a month, has passed only one bill signed by Governor Beaver. A bribery verdict in the Broadway railroad case and talks of adjournment loom as New York arrests target Chinese laborers and other figures.
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Govenor Beaver
Jupse Tuayen
Philadelphia
Jory
Broadway
Caude
Resolutions of respect and notices in Warren Pa
Obituary style notices and legal court listings from Warren Pennsylvania dated 1887 include resolutions of sympathy for Miss Hattie Axtell, requests for school obsequies, and a list of foreclosure and court actions. The page also advertises musical instruments and house rental notices with local business names and addresses.
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Yonrngaville
Hattie Axtel
Hattie Axtell
Youngsville Lodge I, O. G. T
New York in Winter Parlor Arts and Lectures Mix
New York social notes from January describe a lively winter scene with performers and writers. Notables include Georgia Cayvan, Jenny June, Mrs. Clymer and Mrs. Wes, with mentions of Kate Sanborn, Aunt Panny Barrow, Constant Mayer, and Eugene Clarke. Parlor lectures on Delsarte elocution and reincarnation draw crowds as psychics and mysticism gain popularity.
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New York
Legin
Georgia Cayvan
Ea Diett Clymer
Clymer
Jenny June
Craig Wes June
Izan
Kate Sanborn
Les
Mitty
Sidney Smith Kinwell
Sanborn
New York S
Aunt Panny” Barrow
Louis Napoleon
Constant Mayer
Patience
Grosvenor
Beauty
Eugene Clarke
Harry Edwards
Wallack
Sir Oliver Surface
School For Scandal
Mme. Trebelli
New York City
Boston
Henrietta Crane Russell
England
Mobilization Readiness and Historical Lessons from 1870
The piece argues peace time preparations are vital for rapid mobilization. It compares Prussian and French mobilization in 1870, noting Germany’s faster readiness due to location of horses and stores, with a claim that a modern force could be ready in about a week. It frames Germany as a military nation with economical use of resources per Contemporary Review.
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France
Landwehr
Germany
Labouchere and Irving Recount Theatre Fortunes in Truth Ads
London correspondent recalls Labouchere’s rise trading ads in the Christmas Truth edition netting about £1100 and later £12009 while Labouichere’s former partner Henn Irving recalls his own years as a Queen’s Theatre stock company member earning only £7 weekly in a blunt exchange.
Newington Man Opens House With Odd Touches
A Newington man recently installed a five hundred dollar piano inside his home while the front hallway remains unplastered and the front doorstep is a dry goods box stood bottom up. A humorous note contrasts domestic life with a thunder storm anecdote, featuring a wife urging silence so she can hear the thunder.
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Newington
Concord
N. IL
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Warren County Directory
Farren, PA
James H W. Bracax
Pexus
Larrisburg
Wasaincrom
Manning
Mr. Fairchild
Senate
Commonwealth
Logan
Blair
House
Harrisburg
State Capitol
Cartain Minsurn
Whitney
Cleveland
Oneal McChuire
Uras
Durne
Enuypxden Fund
Gleveland
Tee Teeling
Fishery Protective Service
War Department
Washington
Union
Ohio
Canada
Great Britain
Indiana
Judee Turpie
Robinson
Turpie
Sayer Crep
Smith
Sayer
Saith
Gov 3
Admiral Porter
Congressman Lawler
Robesoo
Roach
Srnavok Berney
Arkansas
Barnum and Forepaugh
San Fao
Chicago
St. Louis
Pitsburg
Newark
Deak
Bray
Daas
Pat
Sta
van Wyck
Nebraska
Miss van Zandt
Loring
Curtin
Rr. Curtin
Lizzie Tacrfox
Maccin Day
Hattie Suvtr
W. W. Fell
Youngsville
Hich
Los
U B
Winte
Serioul
Younssville Union School
Uttie Axtell
Ars
D. Arird
Greory
Ree Pirent
Theo Toss
ULL. S.C
Neversink
Traton
J. J. Weaver
Water Street
Wyman & Davis’. Batf
M. Berry
F. Watson
Pershingers
Joseph Clinton
Elizabeth Sager
Guardian
Brace & Dale
Johnson Brothers
Rane
Wesley Chambers
Henry Cobhamw
the Union of Co
Anchor Oil Co
John Kuhn & Co
Warren Savings Bank
Garnishee
Prothy
Warren, Palan
Onerlee Bros
T. J. Jimmes
J. B. Brown
J. B. Mcklwaine
B. Moones Arird
H.W
W. C. Norris
First National Bank of
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Jay White
G. W. Windsor
Tia O. Babcock
Malone
Lawson
R. Thompson
Samuel Seckins
Giegerich
John Kropp
R. Toney
Alt. Stanton
Sen. Ive
J. K. Burroughs
B. Bradley
al Noch Marsh -Noy
John McIntyre
Met Ata Musicale
J. K. Weaver
Water St
N. B
Wahimore
Vanderford
Uditt
Wlater
Stephens
Sneces
Lyda Pinkbham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pittsburg
T. Kovyes
Akor
Concurren County
MaTips Ramey
Farren Pa
Tan
W. Merek
Dr. King
Italy
W. Morel
Laurie & Co
Stork
Farm Exchange
Ent
Sion
Ork Commercial News
Partic Nn
Schwartz & Kling
Robesonia
James
Button
Luce
Porritory
Means & Co
Lincoln Sé
Mass
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