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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1895
Page
4
A roundup of modern army arms from The Century notes breechloading steel cannons smokeless powder and a compact three tenths inch infantry rifle. It covers coast defense 12 inch guns electric machine guns and future range gains plus costs of European standing armies.
A quiet Saturday suit addressed the division election, with citizens voting for capable municipal leaders on Tuesday. Miss Childs recovers from illness, Miss Holland’s pupils enjoyed a drive, Mrs. Chappel dies at age seventy, and Mr. Wellington Campbell returns from Illinois. Mrs. Ingerson tours home after two weeks away and a sleigh accident causes minor injuries. Women hope to establish a Lady Maccabees tent in Pittsfield.
A newspaper notice touts Dr Green of 35 West 14th Street New York as a top specialist for nervous and chronic illnesses. It describes a free letter correspondence service where patients mail symptoms and receive a thorough home-based diagnosis and cure plan at no cost. The ad claims high success with Dr Green's Nervura remedy.
The town hosted a sleigh ride to Tiona for The Two Orphans with many participants returning cold hands and feet. The All Star Opera Co. played the new opera house with strong audiences. Local events included a new dancing school instruction by Mrs. Bernard and visits from Mr. Putnam and Mr. Brown. A sled accident near home sent Koch and Freedman scrambling, yet no serious injuries. J P Nelson is sick, and Royal Arcanum deputy Schuler installed local officers.
Attention farmers. Tam in position to grind your corn and guarantee satisfaction. A few more rust proof door mats left at Ackley and Wheelock's. For sale cheap.
Sunday visits fill the scene as Laura Smith and friends from Russell are noted along with Minor Curtis improvement and DeLancy convalescence. A temperance lecture is announced, a marriage anniversary celebrated with euchre and gifts, and a box car derailment on the D A W P line prompts repairs. A hospital accident leaves Andrew Swanson with facial and head injuries, and Kenneth Northrop saves a child from ice with swift aid.
List of names with advertised letters remaining including Ruth Davis Emma Bentley James Corning F P Hagare Jennie Collins and others. Instructions specify callers say Advertised when requesting letters.
The Buffalo Catholic Union and Times praises Mrs Mary O H Brann for graduating Warren High School at sixteen and teaching there the first Catholic teacher in Warren public schools. After seven years she married, yet she pursued studies and engaged in literary work, leading alumni and Catholic Benevolent Association branches. She served as president of Warren High School alumni, organized Branch 18 of the Catholic Benevolent Association in 1890, and was elected president for three years. She represented the branch at Corry and Binghamton conventions and serves as Supreme Deputy for Warren, Hood, and Emporium.
Local names, visits, and social events fill Stoneham and Warren this week. Residents such as Geo W Kolfrat, Mrs James Kelley, and Mrs Mary Moran are noted for business, guests stay with families, and church and school activities are reported. A marriage joins Warren and Clarendon residents, while Valentine's Day spurs mail activity and community chatter.
The building trades strike in sympathy with electrical workers grows in scope May extend to Brooklyn and Jersey City, risking about ten thousand men. Two thousand already out with others ready to join at noon. Workers on two major erection projects walked off.
The Ridgway Advocate endorses Mr J Sandstrom for Associate Judge of Warren County. It praises his character judgment and intelligence, urging voters to give him hearty support to prove successful in the impending judicial changes in Warecen county.
A lively Sheffield note sheet reports J Corbett of Scranton visiting friends, a broken arm from a cutter incident, burglars at Chas Adolfson’s home, K O T M ball at Tiona, and busy weeks with half time at local glass works. It also covers a red painted town, a street scuffle at Lee House, beats at Justice Pratt, malarial fever, and town officers elected. Dr Acomb and wife reach the Holy Land, a saw mill fire with $2000 loss, and local ice harvest.
Ralph Robinson and Charles Rockwell recall a week of intermission snow shoveling on the road past the Hickory school. Local social life included a pie social in Carsonville and family updates. A Hickory mystery grew as Foss’s death revealed poison and threats, prompting a wider investigation.
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