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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1887
Page
5
County correspondents sought for weekly Ledger column. Fire losses require adjustments and criticism of insurers. Towns including Tidioute, Sugar Grove, Lander, Irvine, Sheffield and Kinzua featured with deaths, marriages, bridge, mill, and hotel news, plus revival meetings and local politics.
Farmers see a case in the United States court where J M Childs Co of Utica faces G B Olin & Co of Canandaigua. Olin & Co allege patent infringement, but the Utica firm has pushed them to sue to prove their own stance and likely prevail. The item notes Boschee's German Syrup's claimed popularity and touts its cough remedy benefits and availability through druggists at $1.24 for large bottles.
The Ledger announces a new lithograph and engraving service for envelope, letter and bill heads, checks, and related bank binding work. They guarantee quality, provide proofs on request, and invite estimates for rapid service in the region.
North Clarendon braces for a borough election Tuesday with offices to fill including burgess two councilmen three year terms two councilmen one year two school directors constable collector assessor auditor a judge of election and two inspectors. Amid light interest several candidates are discussed for burgess while the school director post is seen as likely to attract capable hands. A charity concert at the tink opera house benefits the local brass band. The town notes report a refinery fire near Timmins & Co. and a petition by Warren County oil producers seeking passage of regulation on oil piping and storage. Citizens mourn Joseph W. James’s death and thank local donors for support to the volunteer companies.
An advertisement claims Dr. Taines Golden Specific cures alcohol problems by adding it to a drink without the patient’s knowledge. It asserts thousands have become temperate, promises no harm, and offers a free circular from Golden Specific, No. 186 Race St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Multiple marriage notices from Hornellsville and surrounding towns dated January and February 1887 detail unions of Babcock and Evans, Pelows and Fellows, Walton and Valisps, along with obituaries for Rappe, Durlin, Morgan, Messenger, and Jarves. Names include Henry Babcock, Evanat, Leonard Klerkner, Tilton Fellows, Ellet Walton, Ben Valisps, Julius Rappe, Jumyr Durlin, Mrs. T Morgan, Chauncey Messenger, and Joseph W Jarves. Locations cited include Hornellsville, North Warren, Savgertown, Arkley, Bear Lake, Freehold, and Warren County. Dates span January 26 to February 6, 1887.
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