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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1895
Page
1
A tabloid style report notes heavy snowfall in Georgia with three feet of accumulation. In London a member of Parliament objects to the Queen's Speech triggering debate and political contention.
A telegraphic miscellany reports freezing weather blanketing northern Texas and Georgia, a fire at Clarence M Busch printing office, fears of Missouri River water famine, and a search for the missing French steamer La Gascogne near Sable Island. Also noted are a Senate cable project to Hawaii, a police case in Blachwan Alabama, and shipboard disasters near Halifax and Bradford religious unrest.
In this satirical piece the author muses on how public figures shape others, telling a tale of Major J.J. Miller of Pittsburg during Homestead. A servant Sam extols the Major as a great man, sparking a playful contrast with other historical figures and a moral about example and humility. The column blends humor, local commentary, and social observation from Warren.
The speaker muses on prizes drawing whist enthusiasts to imitate success, noting a prize would help his business. He reflects that, in this world, one man in ten thousand may be truly trusted and absolutely honest, suggesting such rare integrity could outweigh sermons and church gatherings in moral and spiritual influence.
In Warren the Falconer shop offers fine hand made footwear for men and women. Orders flow from Jamestown Evie Meadville Corry Titusville Oil City and Franklin as well as Warren. A. Wickstrom’s former staff and craftsmanship are praised, with the Falconer line praised for comfort and elegance.
The remains of Miss Lizzie Crull, once a popular Warren young woman, were brought home Saturday and buried promptly. Post-mortem in Cleveland attributed her death to pancreatic dissolution. A Warren High School graduate and active Presbyterian, she left three years ago to enter Oberlin College but health prevented it. Her mother Mrs. E. G. Wood expresses deep sorrow and sympathy.
The Trinity Guild announces rehearsals for Pirates of Penzance starting soon with a May opening. Cast includes Richard as Pirate Chief, Samuel as lieutenant, Frederic the pirate apprentice, and Mabel with General Srupley and Gen. Stanley among others. Edith, Kate, Florence, Ruth, and Alice Parmlee also listed in roles.
Deed dated November 20 1894 transfers Pittsfield two property from James M Grim et al to Hiram B Russell for 8995. Deed dated November 23 1894 transfers Watson two property from M B Dupham and wife to N P Wheeler for 82500.
A lengthy list of forced sales to satisfy judgments and mortgages is planned for Monday March 4 at 2 PM under Sheriff Howard. Numerous properties across Warren County including Spring Creek, Eldred, Mead, Pine Grove, Pittsfield, Sugargrove, Corydon, Brokenstraw, Deerfield, Freehold, Conewango, Youngsville, and East Warren are scheduled. Properties include farms, houses, barns, and land parcels owned by Elbert Bates, Geo H Higgins, John A Best, Jas S Green, T Lyle, John Anderson, Hiram Ackley, Emma Newcomer, S H Briggs, Jesse L Coan, J L Coan, S W Curtis, J M Lewis, Austin Woodbeck, Austin Woodbeck executors, and others. The sales arise from various suits, including Helping Hand Building and Loan Association and other creditors.
In PAGANDAS Pa Forest county Harmony township gears for election day. Republicans convened January 26 to nominate a ticket but few attended due to bad weather. Democrats propose a union ticket with Republicans agreeing. The People’s ticket and an Independent ticket emerge amid accusations a teacher from a neighboring county aims to influence the vote and a nominee for school director seeks his son’s county superintendent ambition.
Keanor Wood, 28, was hanged for the murder by forcing pins into her one month old infant, who died after days of agony. Convicted after a bitter trial, her case reached the supreme court and failed to overturn the sentence amid strong public sentiment.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will operate guided tours to California under its premier tourist system. Magnificent Pullman trains depart from New York and Philadelphia on February 20 and March 20, 1895, offering expansive journeys that educate travelers about the Union and its vast possessions.
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