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Newspaper

Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1886

Page

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Sentence Promulgated in Paymaster General Smith Court Martial

The sentence of Paymaster General J A Srauth is approved and promulgated. He is dismissed from the Chief of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, suspended from rank and duty as pay inspector on furlough pay for three years, and to retain his present number in grade. Offences included scandalous conduct and culpable inefficiency.

Smith Waasnietos J. A. Srauth Secretary of the Navy Navy Department

In Favor of Silver. House Adopts Silver Resolution

Wasamaron Feb 3 The opening opportunity of the season showed silver supporters outnumbering opponents two to one. Bland from the coinage committee introduced a resolution asking the treasury secretary if silver had been kept out of circulation and if future policy would continue. Randall and Morrison opposed the future policy demand, but the motion to recommit failed 88 to 163 and the resolution was adopted. The house and coinage committee are now committed to silver, with only concessions remaining.

Wasamaron Bland Coinage Committee Secretary of the Treasury Randall Morrison Treasury Department House Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh Buffalo Warren Buffalo World Elmira Telegram Williamsport Warren Sunday Mirror Sunday Mirror Looxoet

Gladstone's Cabinet Announces New Ministers

Lonnox Feb 4 The new cabinet is announced with Mc Gladstone as prime minister. Farrer Herschell, Roseberry, Granville, Kimberly, Mundella and Morley named among peers and commoners in key posts. The composition is seen as a compromise.

Lonnox Mc Gladstone Treasury Farrer Herschell Earl Spencer A. C. H. Childersham Earl Roseberry Earl Granville Earl Kimberly India H. Campbell—Bannerman Wm. Virnon Harcourt

Snow Bags Nasavitxz as Deep Snowfall Hits Ten Inches

Severe winter strikes Nasavitxz with continuous snow through Feb 4 leaving a ten inch depth the heaviest in years. Philadelphia based Fairmount Park Art Association launches McClellan Memorial Fund appeal seeking at least 10 000 additional dollars after pledging 5 000. Memorial funds to be raised nationwide, donations sent to Treasurer Fairmount Park Art Association 524 Walnut Street Philadelphia Pa.

Hairmount Park Art Association Philadelphia George B. McClellan Thomas Hockley Joel J. Baily Joseph William Bates John Bellangee Cox A. J. Drexel Charles H. Howell Frederick R. Shelton McClellan McCellan Farmount Park Art Association Walnut Street Fairmount Park Art Association

A Word to the Churches and Warren County Directory

A columnist urges churches to shun Sunday papers amid accusations of vulgar content and moral decay. A second note explains Warren County Directory delays, thanking patrons and announcing an upcoming publication, with publisher J. M. Lacr.

Mutual Life of New York Annual Statement Highlights Strong Assets

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York reports assets at 108,908,967.51 with about 90,000,000 in U.S. Government and first mortgage bonds. Last year paid 14,402,049.90 on policies, over 46,000 daily, and earned income above 20,000,000. President Richard A. McCurdy leads steady, progressive growth praised by policyholders. A note adds a curious, unsafe quip about a red hot poker easing screw removal.

Mutual Life of New York Mutual Life Insurance Company U.S Richard A. Mccurdy

Kinzua area notes on theater, fire scare and local trades

Around the County compiles items from Kinzua and Corydon with reports of a charity entertainment at King's hall to aid a Baptist congregation, a near fatal kerosene fire at L. J. Hall, a skating rink ball planned for Feb 22, and vivid updates on wells, rigs, and local businesses including Norton bit sales, a noted furniture store, and Corydon hotel improvements.

Kinzus King’s Hall Mina Jennie McElree Jamie L. J. Hall Kinzua J. E. Fogle J. E Fogle George Brant A. Z. Williams Leon Scanlon Hal’Testaurant Frank Caro Norton & Co Moreanon Anchor Bright, Smith & Co's Morrison and Collins Rowland Farm Phillips and Coillise Wm. Maresh Farm J. B. Patton Marsh Farm Colling van Scoy Swift Morris Collina Nene

Garland News Roundup Sparks and School Close

Garland Feb 3 Mrs C H Graham reports relief from rheumatism and improvement. School closes Feb 11 after a successful term. Local youth party at Wm Hathaway's residence enjoyed by all. Mrs Bligh of Townville visiting friends here. Mrs Geo Peck of Grand Valley inviting sister Mrs Graham. Lumbermen expect to finish drawing stock of log o this week. Mrs Burchard of Cambridge visiting her brother in law C S Morris. Louis and Davis butchers busy processing ice. Pittsfield township teachers held an institute last Friday, house well filled and a success. Mr Sterna of Titusville visiting cousin L Bartwell. Concern grows over two young men drawn to James town.

The Bang Tuft Trend In Mens Hair Styles

The Star notes a new men’s hair trend described by John H. Wognum, a hair dresser. The bang tuft is a remote facsimile of a dainty female tuft and will, within a month, be embraced by many young men, puffed down nearly straight across about one inch above the eyebrows.

John H. Wognum

Death calls again Wasuisetos Bayard wife dies in Washington

Mrs. Bayard wife of the Secretary of State dies at 8 34 AM in Washington congenital brain disease brought on by shock of her daughter's recent death She was about 61 and will be buried at Wilmington after a special car transport without official Washington funeral services Cabinet officers and diplomats expressed sympathy President notified and sent condolence notes

Wasuisetos Bayard Wilmington Del Kate Gardner Warren Boston Arizona Willington

Council Proceedings Suppress Buffalo World Nuisance

A regular council meeting discussed forming a committee to deal with parties selling the Buffalo Sunday World. The dealers countermanded orders and the nuisance is suppressed in Warren. Other business included granting the People’s Gas Company permission to lay gas pipes and appointments to establish a sinking fund for borough debt, with Knapp Cogswell and A A. Davis tasked to report next meeting.

Buffalo Sunday World Warren People'’ Gas Company Messra. Knapp Cogswell A A. Davia

Sutton Hill Gossip and Local Visits Report

Sutton Hill notes a diphtheria recovery and a sermon by Hiter John Case. Visitors include Miss Jennie Frisbee with Mrs Gray in Corry, Miss Emma Mayor at home, Harry Thompson of Irvine with cousins, and Wm Greenlee visiting abroad after illness. Other locals named: R Richardson of Tidioute, Essey Machesney preparing to depart west, Percy and Frank Smith visiting M De Vore, Altie Thompson headed to Tidioute, and Chas McCormack home briefly before westward travel.

Sutton Hunt Essey Machesney West Messrs Percy Smith Cochranton Frank Smith Meadville M. de Vore Altie Thompson Tidioute Chas. McCormack

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