The County Rulers Court News 1887 Warren Ledger
Court opened with Judge Brown retiring associate judge J T Barker sworn in. George F Yates became county treasurer after Alexander’s death. residents presented him a gold headed cane. Schermerhorn v Beecher & Copeland verdict for plaintiff. Oil City Refining Co cases. jurors being selected. Real estate transfers totaled from Jan 1 to 5 1887. January warmth noted amid bills and debt threats. July weather expected hotter with tax office joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrge Wiliams
Judge Brown
Paul Brown
Farmington
J. T. Barker
Freehold
Barker
George F. Yates
Columbus
Alexander
Yates
Schermerhorn
Beecher & Copeland
First National Bank Ve. J. A. Cadwallader
Reynolds & Reynolds
Oil City
P. J. Bayer
Warren
Bayer
G. A. Walker
E. H. French
FR. Fay
W. C. Martin
Nelson Curtis
John CG. Kirkpatrick
James A. Neill
South West
Salem Crosby
F. D. Crosby
Anna Barrett
Jacob Baldensperger
Mead
A. T. Herald
H. G. Tinker
Robert Devore
E. F. Dyer
Deerfield
Oil City Refining Co
James B. Berry
C. A. Vaneps
John Siggins
Triumph
J. D. Thompson
Atton D. Young
W. J. Young
Eldred
Chas. C. Joy
Michael Finegan
Same
John Kiester
John B. Kiester
Brokenstraw
Morris
Howard
Warren County
Golden Specific Promises Cure for Drunkenness
An advertisement touts Dr Haines Golden Specific as a guaranteed cure for drunkenness that can be covertly added to coffee or tea. It claims thousands have become temperate without knowing, with no harm and a mailed circular from Golden Specific Co to 185 Race St Cincinnati Ohio.
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Haines
Golden Specific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bull
Salvation Oil
Baltz
Fayette Market
Balthmore
Elevate the Liquor Trade Through Stricter Laws
A Warren County letter argues that reform must come from respectable liquor dealers, not prohibitionists. It urges laws banning adulteration and licensing restrictions on rectifiers, demanding health protections and moral framing to curb disreputable wholesalers while preserving legitimate commerce. The writer predicts higher consumption this year and calls for a compact among honest dealers to influence legislation.
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Epiror Leperr
Prohibition Party
Pennsylvania
Warren County
Knights of Pythias installs officers at Hypherion lodge
North Clarendon report notes Hypherion lodge No. 496 KR of P installed officers with Grand Tower Guard L. T. Bishop of Warren as installing officer. About forty Knights attended a supper at the Keystone hotel. Also covered are local education closures for a superintendent death, medical notes on croup, gas line progress, upcoming grand banquet in Oil City, and assorted local items.
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Knights OF
Ut A
Rev. Miller
I. G
F. Campbell
Q. G
IL Meyers
Keystone Hotel
T. H. Willoughby
Arird
Miller
Youngsville
Arts. J. OC
H. W
M. E
Sandborn
J. W. Dunkle
Knights of Pythias
Oil City
S. Sandborn
W. E
Allie Sandbord
Jack McGuire
Oil Country
Henry House
Iva Mann
O'Donnell
Warren
Allie
George Little
Erie Hospital
Pennsyvania Railroad
Russell and Stranahan
Grand Valley
Balltown
Davis
BR. D. Scott
sJoon
Shell Park
Busti
N. Y
Jersey Shore
State Line
Independant Hose Company
Clarendon
O'Neill
Mutual Go
Striking English Colony At Le Mars Becomes Town Icon
In Le Mars, northwestern Iowa, an English colony transformed into a bustling town after English aristocrats and middle class investors established farms for high wages. Wealth and immigration followed, giving rise to derby week and a vibrant English-influenced culture. A notable firebug case amid a period of unrest ended in acquittal and a later husbanding of a different life.
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Smiaw Yors
Tuwa
Sioux City
Fleuil River
Imperial Town
Duke of Sutherland
le Mars
Nameles Shimty
London
Terriory
England
Psn
Captain the Honorable
Middle Cieses
Lo Mars
Kimgle
Do you believe dogs reason and save their masters
A New York correspondent cites two dog tales to argue canine reasoning. One Newfoundland Bruno saved a child on Charleston sea wall, then exacted better food after recognizing the neglect. another instance at Butler's Island shows dogs detecting a guest’s munkin boots and silently guiding departure to avoid blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorn
Ravener
Charleston
8. C
Battery
Bruno
Butler's Island
Pierce Butler
Farmy Kemble
Butler
Tig
Tartter
Cutler
Tie Dogs
Trey
Maud
W. G. Oy
Passable Manners to Let A Rice Light Business for Young Men
A Philadelphia Press report details a hired escort service in Boston where young men answer ads offering to escort respectable ladies to amusements. One advertiser explains procedures, fees, and the social dynamics, noting engagements range from “two per night” to five performances weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Aucain
Sid
Tia
Lan
Lancaster
Boston
Philadelphia
Mixed Relationship Puzzle and New Business Opening
A convoluted family puzzle shows a father son and grandson marrying three sisters creating paradoxes such as John being both father and brother to relatives. The piece ends noting the new firm Goodrich & Fehlman, successors to Theodore Messner, ready for business and inviting calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Abigail
Benjamin
Betsey
Charles
Caroline
Jobs
Jol
Benjamine
Goodrich & Fehlman
Theodore Messner
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North Clarendon
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M J. Saver
Water St
Remoto Goodrich & Fehrman
Iowa
Kernan
R. Kilmer
Irvine Grove
Maintz & Meyers Bros
Warren, Pa
Ibrary Hall
Kiralfy Bros
TON & Taker
Bromerby
Manapyer Scenre
Wat Joun L
Kei
Marmyser
Hyvening
John Stevens
Miesan Theatre
New York City
Ieelec
Ansin Ae Re
Hossiren
Glurel
Baltimore
Brown Chemical CO
de Hood
Tierce
New England
Simmons
Glade Township
Callagnd
Engoire
C. Lesslee
Giac
The
Philadelphia Times
the Daily Times
Villa
Associated Press
News OF the World
the Times
Times Building
J. K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Postoffice
Randle Lake Erie
Jarkecei Chemical Works
Erie
Phoee Chestey
Peterson, Clay Co
Low
Ays Old Haive
Ledrie
Fron Boule
A. W. Morck
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