Another Hero Gone Death of Major General Hancock
Official notice reports Major-General W. S. Hancock U S Army died at 2 51 p m at Governor's Island after a malignant carbuncle on his neck worsened by diabetes and kidney trouble He had recently traveled to Philadelphia and Washington before returning to New York where complications led to his death He leaves a widow and three grandchildren and Major-General Whirple will assume command with potential successors named as Generals Schofield Terry or Howard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Governor’s Island
W. S. Hancock
U. S. Army
W.D. Warrace
Department of the Atlantic
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Janeway
General Hancock
Stewart Robinson
Mara
Ada
Gwynne
Russell
Whirple
Jackson
Schofield
Terry
Howard
A Word About Churches From a Moralist Letter
Ephor Lepeer argues that churches are not a mere fraud but are active in philanthropy and education. He cites union efforts, charities, and denominational harmony while noting hypocrisy exists but is not representative, urging readers to attend services and support church work.
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Ephor Lepeer
Min
Europe
Christ
Presbyterian Church
Warren
W. W. Painter
Cour E
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Thieves at Work in Youngsville
Special report from Leager shows the Davano depot in Youresville burglarized Tuesday evening with clothing taken from a trunk. The thieves also damaged J W Agrebus store front by removing two panes but left without any items. No suspects yet. residents urged to stay vigilant and watch for further burglaries in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youresville
Davano
J. W. Agrebus
Legal dispositions at The Hall of Justice
The Hall of Justice disposed of cases including McDowell & Co. versus Humes with a $10 settlement after defendant confessed. Muntz versus Morrison administrator resulted in a judgment for $889.22 after confession. Weible versus Mead and Schwing continued, Branch versus Gall estate verdict for plaintiff $23.828, Hall in right of Waters versus Gleason jury discharged and case submitted to the Court. Wilson Law versus Mead and Green verdict for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. McDowell & Co
T. J. Humes
Anthony Muntz
B. G. Morrison
J.A
P. Hall
Rosamond Waters
Michael Gleason
Wilson Law
Mead & Green
Another defaulter confesses and assigns property
The county treasurer Charles H. McAuley confessed a large defalcation raising questions on totals around $12,690 short. Bondsmen Myron Waters and Thomas Struthers moved to take charge as investigation began. real estate sale powers and a judgment for $9,000 surfaced.
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Charles H. McAuley
County
Rouse ‘Road Fund
Myron Waters
Thomas Struthers
Gov. Stone
J. P. Jefferson
McAuley
Mgr. McAuley
Oil Exchange
M. Waters
C. H. McAuley
Fi. Fa. Ag
W. J. Alexander
Thos. Struthers
Rouse Estate
State of Pennsylvania
J. W. Tompson
Deerfield
Geo. O. Cornelius
Flomas Struthers
Wim. Brown
G. H. Bates
Private letter from Oregon coast settler boasts bounty and plenty
A private letter dated January 4 1886 from S G Hoox to Betsy Mead at Glade describes homesteading near Sand Lake in Villamook County Oregon. He praises the climate timber and water and recounts hunting fishing and feasting on deer bear elk fish oysters clams shrimp mussels sea crabs ducks and geese. Hoox notes sending regards to friends and plans to cut a road to bring supplies the five miles from the coast and mentions a washed ashore whale carcass as a dramatic sight.
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Betsy Mead
Glade
Warren
Orecos
Dean
Sand Creek
Sand Lake
Villamook Coy
John Gano
John
S. G. Hoox
Terrible Mob in London Meeting at Trafalgar Square
London clash report dated February 8 describes a meeting of idle working classes at Trafalgar Square to discuss the outlook. Police presence noted as crowds gathered and participants debated affairs affecting the city.
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London
Trafalgar Square
P. J. Bayer Named as Council Candidate in Moueawane
Fiditor Ledger endorses P J Bayer as a capable business leader fit for the council chamber. The writer urges voters to consider Bayer, noting his energy and focus on local business and social interests in the thriving city of Moueawane. The suggestion may surprise Bayer when read by him.
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Little Ciy
Council
P.J. Bayer
Bayer
Moueawane
Relief Association report for 1885 86 details aid and gifts
The Relief Association reports from Dec 21 1885 to Feb 1 1886 show 101 bedding and clothing donations, 98 disbursed, cash balance $6211, receipts $26.25, expenditures $47.18, leaving $6.49 on hand. Twenty one families received groceries totaling $84 during Christmas with no treasury draw. Mrs W D Brown, Secretary.
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Relief Association
Liquor Men's Association
Presbyterian Church
John Nelson
Glade
W. D. Brown
Fine Arts Note on Greaves Departure from City
The Kansas City Daily News notes artist Wm. A. Greaves will depart for Pennsylvania where he has many orders awaiting him. In about two years in the city he painted lifelike portraits of leading citizens and ran a respected class of instruction. Friends hope he may return someday, and his name remains associated with the community.
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Kansas City Daily News
Fine Arts
Wm. A. Greaves
Pennsylvania
Greaves
Murder in Forest County Claims Young Man at Store
Special to the Ledger reports J A Mealy known as tAl Mealy was shot and killed by James Walton outside Ryner's store in Mayiesville Forest Co Pa Walton who was inside the store stepped out after Mealy and after a brief exchange Mealy knocked Walton down Walton then fired a revolver killing Mealy instantly Walton 26 son of James Walton of Jenks Township surrendered at once Mealy 22 and recently married to Miss Anna Dodge one week before his death
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Ledger
Mayiesville
Jenks
Mealy
Anna Dodge
Merchants urged to display goods in daily public news
A fragment urges merchants to show what they stock daily so the public can read current offerings. It argues people cannot choose from unseen items and emphasizes presenting available goods openly as public news.
Surrounding Cities Brief Brings Local News Notes
John Hamilton of Sugar Grove reads a 238 year old book from 1658. A $4,000 soldiers monument is planned for the cemetery. North East Erie seeks Chautauqua Lake rail extension. Mayor F A Mizever appointed by councils last Wednesday. Postal rate cut allows photographs by one cent for two ounces. Gracie Rogers perished in Franklin from clothes catching fire. A.G Vreeland Co and L Metcalf assignors. O S Vreeland is assignee. Cigar makers list: Isham 616,604. Fish 495,255. Guenther & Son 85,050. Cole & Lewin 211,260. P Anderson 100,586. Olean-Ovalor excursion set for Feb 15. round trip $1.75. 15-day tickets. Lawson section foreman run over. both legs mauled. Natural gas issue debated in Erie council. invitation to Penn Gas Co. under Standard Oil scrutiny. National Agricultural and Dairy Conventions set for Feb 16–18 in New York Grand Central Hotel. Judge P W Brown faces re-election after recent mishap during a ride. Nashville hog slaughtering tale ends in fatal throat wound from knife while firing hogs.
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John Hamilton
Sugar Grove
Cattaraugus
Exech
Oil City
Moody and Sankey
Erie County
Chautauqua Lake
F. A. Mizever
Gracie Rogers
Franklin
A.G Vreeland
G. P. Isham
Dunkirk
Chas. Fish
Salamanca
John Guenther & Son
Jamestown
Cole & Lewin
P Anderson
Sinclairville
Olean
Washington
Carlos Lawson
Eagle
Erie
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
National Agricultural and Dairy Conventions
New York
Grand Central Hotel
P. W. Brown
Tao
Lander Cor
John Powell
Nashville
Ohio
Gas price change criticized by Pennsylvani a Gas Company circular
A circular from the Pennsylvania Gas Company outlines price schedule changes for May to September with a 50 percent reduction for cook stoves and abolition of the double heater rate. Single heater pricing applies, and April October rates are halved. Yearly limit of 500 feet of floor surface applies, charging 25 cents per extra hundred feet. Critics say true savings are minimal, claim misrepresentation, and note poorer consumers gain little while those with multiple stoves gain nothing under strict adherence.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Oneida Market Opening by Cogswell and Titus
Messrs T H Cogswell and Geo Titus form a partnership to open a new meat market named Oneida Market on Liberty Street in the room recently vacated by M Walkerman. They expect to be ready for business in about five days and hope for success.
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Messrs
T. H. Cogswell
Geo. Titus
Oneida
Liberty Street
M. Walkerman
Joseph Bork Pardoned by Governor Hillday
Auany reports Gov. Hillday pardoned Joseph Bork former City Treasurer who embezzled four hundred thousand dollars.
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Joseph Bork
Auany
Hillday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maj. Gen. Hancock
Youngsville
the Hall of Justice
McAuley Short
Idire
Oregon
Fiditor Ledger
the Relief Association
Forest County
Oneida Market
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