09 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
1
A column offering social commentary on endorsement habits, family finances, and interpersonal quarrels. It parodies town life with anecdotes on honesty, bravado, platonic affection, and the era’s notable figures.
United States attorney Harry Alvan Hall represents a syndicate of capitalists who seized 4000 acres near St Marys Elk county after a 1800 foot Clark and Blakesley well at Glen Hazel yielded a 15 barrel oil flow. The group plans immediate development and more wells. In Puiraperpaia George W Childs dies aged about a million to ten million, famed Ledger and Public Ledger investor. The Drexel estate may absorb Public Ledger stake. Sultan of Turkey quips on life and Pierce’s Pellets ad closes.
The Ledger reports a pleasant surprise party for Maggie Loucks on Feb 2. About twenty five friends from Glade Run joined at 9 PM, enjoyed games and a meal, with Fred Welsc reciting The Clown. Local prayer meetings and illness notes follow, including Mrs Cramer, Dr Preston, and James Still. The school under Miss Emma Waggand is flourishing.
Feb 6 reports list J N Schnur Addi son Fox and Wm Sumner in Jamestown last Thursday Mrs John Drudg is on the sick list Donation party for Rev C H Swart last Friday evening was heartily enjoyed Guy Fox and Miss Rosa Crawford were in Jamestown last Saturday Miss Cora Park of Van Dale visited Addison and Thurston Fox Saturday and Sunday Guy Fox and Miss Inez Stanton accompanied her home Sunday Ed Radspinoner came on the hill to spend a few days J N Schnur and Claire Fox were in Warren Saturday Messrs Homer and Frank Weaver left the hill en route to Cherry Creek N Y last Friday O C Gage narrowly escaped injury last Saturday He is lame but able to be out Sunday Albert Hawk and sister Bessie of Glade were on the hill Saturday Mr and Mrs Ira Johnson of Fentonville N Y were visiting at C H Clark's last Sunday Mr and Mrs Levi Fox called on friends in Russell last Saturday Abs R B Fox was in Russell last Thursday Al and Mrs H Lauffenberger moved into a home of their own last week
Watson Center reports Frank Shirck uses the snow to haul timber while Kl Hermenson is away. L E Snaviey attends Warren school. A surprise party honors Dennis Mickleson on Jan 29 1694 at Mr J Mickleson’s residence. Local figures update chores, visits, and farm work including J Scagley’s team and Watson Grange prosperity. Quarterly M E church meetings are noted with Rev J P Burns officiating and cutting ten cords of wood by J C Burgett and Emer Windell.
The column records a harsh snow storm passing through the area and lists local residents moving, visiting, and attending church services. It notes school closures for a week, sports updates from skating, and residents traveling to nearby towns while several families relocate or host guests during sleighing season.
A Pennsylvania town reports a bizarre scheme to obtain a $1,000,000 fortune by living with a dead man for a year. W R Hartman of South Coventry plans to pursue a Parisian will that entitles the survivor who stays in a tomb one year to the entire estate. Hartman aims to meet Congressman Robinson and the French minister in Washington and Paris. The item notes charitable meetings and a local wedding in Harmony, Chautauqua County, N Y.
United States Attorney Larry Alvan Hall leads a depositor committee against Ridgway bank president D C Oyster a noted Republican. Oyster arrested on 14 counts of insolvent money receiving bail set at 10000 case set for May term in Elk County. Oyster’s arrest stirs Ridgway. assignees Grant Osterhout work to issue a public statement. Alfred Short and Erie county residents have financial interests. Also a Dr Sage Catarrh Remedy ad offers 500 dollar reward for chronic nasal catarrh and 50 cents to druggists.
Wednesday session disposed many cases. Miller Bros against Preston granted a new trial after a verdict for defendant. Whitcomb vs Rest denied defense deficiency. People's Saving Institution vs Hue new trial granted. Webb vs Alexander found for plaintiff with 201.49 in defendant’s garnished goods. Park vs Sutter rule open as defendant claimed minority. Perry D Clark resigns as Examining Board chair. Brown named chair and Lindsey added member. Examiners appointed: Brown, Lindsey, Neill, Hinckley, Allen until Jan 1, 1895. Court officers unchanged. Sersall court crier. Wickeff and Randall upstaves.
Ted Barna was murdered this morning by Lewis H. Bullis at Citizens Hose Company No 8. They argued after a night of drinking, Bullis stabbed Barna in the neck then wounded Barna’s hand. Barna bled to death on the sidewalk. Bullis was arrested and denies the murder. Barna was once a well to do Buffalo railroad man.
Foster's Weather forecast lists storm paths from February 6 to 15 across Pacific to eastern states with dry periods and rainfall pockets. Warms and colds expected on specified dates, March promised as flood risk in southern states. ad for Meacham & Tunstall bakery and catering in Warren Pa.
The Harrisburg Patriot argues Pennsylvania must reject Galusha Grow’s Republican bid for congress at large due to his protectionist stance and labor suppression. It urges all Democrat and Republican workers to vote against Grow, endorsing Hancock or Markley as a protest of his policies. The Cosmopolitan feature picks up February issue with Valdes story, Hardy tale, and naval design article.
Quay promotes a plan to coin silver and buy gold, reversing the silver men’s stance of coining gold and buying silver. The move aims to make silver dollars the unit of value while gold bullion becomes a commodity. Sibley is expected to champion the idea in the House, though the measure seems not tied to the revenue bill.
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