Western floods and drifting logs disrupt lumber region
Heavy weekly rains and melting snow cause destructive floods along Driftwood Sinnamahoning creeks. Millions of logs break loose, threatening mills and dams. losses may near 3 million dollars. Communications cut, trains halted eastward. Cameron and Loox Haven report extensive inundation, with substantial property damage and evacuations. River levels peak then slowly recede in several towns.
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Emporum
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Cameron
Hunt’s Run
Loox Haven
Susquehanna River
Williamerorr
Market Square
Court House
First victim of Sunday closing ordinance is councilman Clark
Norra Crarespos Pa Jan 7 reports councilman James R. Clark, owner of a Main street blacksmith and machine shop, was fined four dollars and costs after a boiler repair caused noise on a Sunday under the proposed Sunday closing rule. A warrant followed a complaint by Frank Miller, a local driller. Clark supported the new movement, making the Sunday repair surprising to neighbors.
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Norra Crarespos
James R. Clark
Clark
Main Street
Frank Miller
Miller
New Movement
How They Will Be Redeemed
Washington reports Secretary Manning answered that bonds called for redemption would be paid in good lawful money. Some expect a silver payout while ex secretary Sherman favors it. The President and treasury head may decide against the experiment, with interest in their ruling.
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Washington
Manning
Treasury
Sherman
23th Wedding Anniversary in Spring Creek
New Year’s Eve celebration at the home of Wm Gray and wife in Spring Creek Pennsylvania marked their 23rd wedding anniversary. About 50 to 60 guests attended bringing edibles and gifts. Elder Whaley presented, Barney Hill sang, Maude Bates spoke, and Elder Loosee offered remarks. Guests from Warren Wrightsville and Corry joined in.
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Ledger
Spring Creek
Wm. Gray
Elder Whaley
Barney Hill
Maude Bates
Loosee
Supreme Court Denies Prohibition in Paymaster Smith Case
The U S supreme Court today denied Paymaster General Smith of the Navy Department’s petition for a writ of prohibition to stop further court martial proceedings. The ruling affirms the D C Court of Appeals denial, with local interest noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixoroy
United States Supreme Court
Smith
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Better Trade Prospects this Year in Iron Trade
CLEVELAND Dec 31 One Iron Trade Review tomorrow will publish many letters from manufacturers concerning trade in 1885 for the outlooks for the coming year. All branches of the iron and machinery trade note a decided increase in both orders and inquiries within the past sixty days, and the prediction is made without exception that 1886 will be a year of widespread prosperity.
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Cleveland
Iron Trade Review
Tomorro
Iron and Machinery Trade
Borough Council Minutes Reflect Small Grants and Repairs
Regular council meeting last Monday instructed gas committee to place a street lamp at Fifth and Chestnut, settle Riley claim for 50 dollars, and health nuisances near Fifth and Liberty. District Attorney Diggins noted obstruction on Fifth Street needing removal or grand jury review. Treasury reported 45 dollars December licenses. Niagara Hose Company requested 100 dollars for 1885, approved. Bridge committee to inspect and repair creen bridge, Building committee to buy extra chairs. An order for 1000 dollars to pay 1885 bond and interest was approved. Committees urged to inventory public property including town building details. Bills paid or referred cover state tax on bonds, sewer, gaslights, police, and engineer services. Adjourned.
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Fifth and
Cnestnut Streets
Riley
Oakland Cemetery
Liberty Streets
Diggins
Fifth Street
Grand Jury
W. E. Rice
Warren Merchants
Messrs. Knapp
Wassermany
A.A. Davis
Niagara Hose Go
D&c
State Treas
Tunstall
Piaz A
Resolutions of Respect for Warren High School Graduate
Under alumni direction the executive committee drew up resolutions honoring Geo B Ott, Warren High School class of 1882, expressing sorrow for his sudden loss. They praise his faithfulness and capacity as a member and pledge to cherish his memory, sending a copy to his bereaved parents. Committee members: C A Prensoy, Makry Rockwer, W EF Messwur, Alice B Levina.
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Warren High School
Geo. B. Ott
George B
C. A. Prrensoy
Makry Rockwer
W. EF. Messwur
Alice B. Levina
Com
Our Young Ladies sermon by Rev P A Allen
A plain talks to our young ladies last Sunday evening attracted a large audience. The subject Our Young Ladies and what they can do for Society showed careful thought and earnest spirit. The sermon emphasized the power of young women in shaping society and urged wiser use of influence.
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Allen
Washington Gossip and the Provi nce of Mr Carlisle
Washington dispatch outlines Speaker Carlisle as a dominant tariff reform figure with strong support from the president and Democrats. It notes Morrison as first lieutenant without real leadership, Carlisle’s chances for presidential bid tied to tariff progress, and Morrison’s past leadership struggles within the Ways and Means committee and revenue reformers.
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Washington
Carlisle
Usmisle
Comunitces
Luis
Phere
Mayon
Uxon
Glass
Covington
Meno
Jim
Nu.w. Eagp
West
Raloual
Jung
Mr. Varligie
Sue
Senate
Wm. R. Morrison
Mr. Carlisle
Mrr. Morrison
Wer. Carlisle
Morrison
Michael G. Kerr
Kerr
Revenue
Ar. Morrison
Ways and Means
Randoll
Revenue Reformers
Randall
Keifer
Carlsle
Picture of Hell Sermon Draws Jamestown Audience
Rev. Dr. J Townsend recently left the M E church and preaches The New Theology at the Jamestown opera house each Sunday. His talk A Picture of Hell in the Light of The New Theology created a big sensation last Sunday. The Jamestown Sun features stenography of the sermons and urges subscription for the Sun by mail or at local agents with pricing information.
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J. Townsend
M. E. Church
Jamestown
Hell
Business Failures in 1885 Compared with 1884
R G Dunn Co reports 1885 U S failures total 10 637 with liabilities about 124 million dollars, vs 10 968 failures and 226 million in 1884. Traders in business 919 990. one in 86 failed in 1885. Average liability per failure 11 678 dollars.
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R. G. Dunn & Co
The
Mercantile Agency
United States
Highway Robbery in Youngsville Victim Dr Axtell
Dr. Axteil of Youngsville was attacked by a masked stranger while returning from a patient visit. He was knocked to the ground, left with a bloody face, and robbed of seven dollars and a watch. He recovered and headed home. motive and assailant remain unknown. The newspaper refutes a Mail’s malicious claim about the incident.
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Youngsville
Axteil
Axtell
Rail way mail service ordered from Warren to Salamanca
Postmaster at this place reports that a railway mail line will run from Warren to Salamanca via Kinzua Corn planter Corydon Onoville Tunesassa and Red House. The Buffalo New York and Philadelphia road will begin service on January 15. The move is praised as reform driven by a Democratic congressman and administration.
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Alden
Warren
Salamanca
Kinzua
Cornplanter
Corydon
Onoville
Tunesassa
Red House
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
The King of Cattle Sells at Auction in New York
George Ayrault of Poughkeepsie New York owned the seven year old cattle weighing 2800 pounds. Garters weighed 560 545 462 and 484 pounds. Rib fat averaged five inches thick ends of short loins six inches fat and rump eleven inches thick. The animal was shown at the last fair drawing hundreds of visitors. No information about the mate.
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George Ayrault
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New York
State News In Chester County 102 Year Old Spry Man
Meadville and Erie restrict natural gas to local supply to block Standard Oil. Erie official W L Scott bought two 16.5 hand carriage horses in Lexington. Somerset Judge Bear limits witness affirmations lacking religious scruples. Sharpsville shoe factory opens with 500 daily capacity. Apostle Snow convicted for too many wives. Columbus rumors claim possible John Sheridan Senate defeat.
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Chester County
Meadville
Erie
Standard Oil Company
W.L Scott
Treacy & Wilson
Lexington
Harrison Chief
King Wiliam
John Dillard
Washington
Denmark
Bear
Somerset
Sharpsville
Mercer County
Apostle Snow
Salt Lake City
Columbus
John Sheridan
United States Senate
Amusement World notes on Sheridan and touring shows
In Library Hall last Friday W E Sheridan starred in Othello to strong notices while Haverly's minstrels are booking for next Tuesday. The column blasts upcoming entertainments and touring acts, from Paquita to the Mikado, and notes chef de theatre Alphonso T Houck’s death and Thos W Keene's paralysis with cautious optimism about a quick recovery.
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Library Hall
Haverly’s Minstrels
Cwe John's
Masachusetts
Daly's Theatre
New York
Mrs. Winthrop
Arkansas
W. E. Sheridan
Rochester
N. Y
Theamersly Opera Company
Chad Parker
Canada
Herr Steinitz
Dr. Zuckertort
Will Turner
Warren
Pittsburg
Humpty Dumpty
Uncle Tome
Wabin
Fields & Hanson
England
Suydam
Thos. W. Keene
Kansas City
Case in Warren County Brings Supreme Court Review
In Philadelphia on a Tuesday Judge Paxon ruled in 8 W Davis vs R A Ralph and others that Warren County cannot provide a fair trial. The court may transfer or have a temporary judge try the case elsewhere if needed. Davis was allegedly falsely arrested over three years ago, detained after removal from a carriage before the Revere House.
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Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Paxon
W. Davis
R. A. Ralph
Henry T. Ford
Warren County
Warren
Davis
Revere House
Kane
The Catholic Fair Ends After Week of Labor
The Catholic Fair concluded last Saturday night with prizes awarded including a gold watch to Miss Nellie Campbell a sewing machine to Mrs F H Rockwell a chair to Miss Elia Mahoney and silver teaspoons to Miss Mary Calligan a turkey to Father DeLattoque and organs raffled later. The fair netted nearly a thousand dollars for the society, reflecting the hard work of its volunteers.
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Nellie Campbell
F. H. Rockwell
Elia Mahoney
Mary Calligan
Father DeLattoque
Turkey
Fai
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Fon
Clarendon
Paymaster Smith
Washington Gossip
Mr. Morrison
the King of
State News
Amusement World
Maverly
Othel
W. E Sheridan
Louis XI
Minstrels
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