The Trials and Tribulations of Sodom over Post Mastership
A satirical chronicle set in Ugar Grove, detailing rival factions in Sodom over the post master appointment in 1888. Franklin Rexford and Henry Bruce contend with Abbott, Watson, and other leaders as factions clash and plans unfold amid rumor, fealty, and political maneuvering. The piece closes with a mock ancient chronicle flourish and an ad for wedding cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugar Grove
Bennie
Sodom
James
Martin
Franklin
Rexford
Lewis
Watson
Gomorrah
Orren
Allen
George
Higgins
Henry
Bruce
Caleb
Thompson
Abbott
Gether
Charles
Long John
Baptist
Old
Absalom
Hosea
Job
Zacheus
Edd
Marsh
Jouriy
Mexico
William
Brown
Nikey
Charles the Aspirant
Brice Wins Ohio Senatorial Seat In 1891 Election
Calvin Brice has been elected U S Senator to succeed Payne and will take office March 4 1891. First ballot gave Brice 20 votes. subsequent tallies listed Brice with 78 total while opponents Thomas Outhwaite Baker Seney Wotiall and others trailed, amid disputed claims and election drama. Also reports of a major oil strike near Sherman, Pa and death of Judge William D Kelly in Washington with funeral planned in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice
Cotumats
Calvin Brice
Payne
Thomas
Outhwaite Baker
Kelly
Washieton
D. C
William D. Kelly
House
Philadelphia
The Judgehip and Local Trial Docket Highlight Debates
A letter from Lucar Grove urges support for Judge William D. Brown for President Judge, arguing highest merit beyond party politics. The issue invites focus on conscience amid greed and emphasizes calm legal judgment and experience as criteria for the role. Local court cases follow, including Brasington v Hanson, Weible v WNY&P, Swanson v Weible, Agrelius v Dunham, and Logan v Beatty, with verdicts and actions recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ep. Lepenr
Lindsey
William D. Brown
Hdstor
Mirror
A. Parmer
Lucar Grove
Ledger Expands Printing Power and Bindery Services
The Ledger adds two power presses and much new type for job and book work. Warren Book Bindery offers blank books bank or court house supplies bind magnazines and rebind old books under expert J. C. Spring formerly with Short & Foreman Cleveland and Gies & Co. Buffalo. They guarantee top quality and competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Court House
J. C. Spring
Short & Foreman
Cleveland
Gies & Co
Buffalo
Buck Against Quay Former Oil Leaders Plot Gov Race
In Pittsburg on private business yet political leaders from New Castle Franklin and Bradford conferred on blocking George Dela mater in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race. They plot to unite against the favored own candidates and threaten an independent ticket if Delamater wins the nomination.
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Ittsburg
Pittsburg
A. Thomas Phillips
New Castle
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Lewis Emery, Jr
Bradford
Pennsylvania
George W. Delemater
Delamater
Osborne
Wilkesbarre
Hastings
Lee
Magee
Phillips
Stone
Chris Magee
Alleghany County
Mr. Quay
E. A. Montooth
D H. Hastings
Bellefonte
Delemater
Major Montooth
Philadelphia
Meadville
Mersis Quay
Thomas W. Cooper
Emery
Quay
Harmer
W. C. Culbertson
Erie
Edward Scull
Somerset
John Dalzell
General Osborne
Orchestra musicians available for balls and weddings
Opera House Orchestra is prepared to furnish music for balls parties and weddings engagements should be made at least two weeks ahead all orders for music to Argy Lonsr I can give instruction on piano violin and clarinet leave orders at Nesmith Knupp No 102 105 Liberty street Warren Pa 17 tf
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Adtuunceimens
Loshe
Opera House
Argy Lonsr
Nesmith & Knupp
Liberty Street
Warren
Borough Council Debates Water Meter and Gas Case
Borough officials order immediate consultation with Warren Water Co. to install a water meter for consumers and push brief to hasten legal action against Pennsylvania Gas Co. Police report December arrests total twenty four. Denman Thompson’s The Old Homestead touring company to perform next Tuesday at Academy of Music highlighting the play’s enduring popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintzer
Warren Water Co
Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Dunkenness
Wheat and fertilizer effects at Rothamsted field study
At Rothamsted experimental farm a seven acre field split into twenty plots has shown that different manuring treatments alter plant growth. One plot fed only one grass type killed others. another produced hard wiry grass. another land became poor. A wheat section with forty five years of unfertilized cropping yielded last year 14 percent below the early average. A five year uncropped end produced scant ears, showing artificial food drives plant survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothamsted
John Lawes
Swayne's Ointment Promises Cure for Piles
An old advertisement claims Swayne's Ointment relieves moist itchy piles at night, stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and in most cases removes the tumors. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Grippe Death Toll Soars Across Cities In Winter Wave
Influenza grips cities from Boston to Philadelphia with rising death rates and widespread illness. Reports show dozens of deaths and hundreds sick in towns like Athol Nashua and Great Falls. Doctors warn of prostration in true grip cases, while drug shortages and school closures intensify the crisis.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Morris
Warren
Athol
Mass
Great Falls
N. W
Natick
Manchester
N. H
Windsor
Lowell
New Bedford
Marblehead
Blackstone
Pawtuxet
Newport
Bristol
Rhode Island
Salem
Supreme Court
Middleboro
Holteston
Nashua
Germany
London
Ont
Rochster
N. Y
Office of the Register of Vital Statistics
Corumses
Frank Knapp
Knights of Pythias members travel by special train to Sheffield
About fifty Knights of Pythias members and their ladies from Warren boarded a special train Tuesday evening to Sheffield for lodge installation. A program at Wood's rink followed by a Sheffield ladies' collation wrapped up with the Warren party returning around 2 a.m. Also a local furniture ad invites shoppers to Diamond Furniture Store to compare prices before buying.
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P's
Sheffield
Knights of Pythias
Warren
Wood
Great Horse Sale at Roy Farm Auction
Executors of James Roy estate schedule auction of fine breeding horses at Roy Farm on January 17 and 18 1890. Notable entries include Independent the trotting stallion Monitor the five year old grade stallion Mex Rodman and Nellie In Dependence with about thirty four other horses plus four strong teams and fine bred colts. Farm implements wagons buggies and carts to be sold as well. Ravenna Ohio auctioneers BP UL Bean & Sion to handle sale with many local horsemen expected. Good opportunity for farmers to acquire high quality horses at low prices.
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Morses
Roy
James Roy
Monitor
Gansward
Hambletonian
Nellie Independence
UL. Bean & Sion
Ravenna
Fhren Pavement Question on Water Street Debate
For years Water Street paving has been debated with mockery. An act requires two thirds of property owners to petition and cover two thirds of the cost, a plan business leaders favor but owners resist, hoping to delay action. Escalating the petition may settle the matter.
New Church at Trvieron to Be Dedicated in January
The new Methodist church at this place will be dedicated Jan 19. Former pastors and friends are invited. Public service next Sabbath at 2 30 p m. Each evening this week features preaching by former pastors and visiting brothers. The second quarterly conference is set for Saturday evening Jan 18 after service. Sermons on Jan 19 at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trvieron
New Methodist
Infant dies of influenza in New York City
January 3 1890 in New York City influenza leads to the death of Eleanor Margaretta infant daughter of A T and K Scofield aged one month and twenty four days. Parents and Mrs Brecht with the body accompanied by Judge Scofield and family return to Warren and burial occurs at Oakland cemetery the following Sunday. Also notice of Camp No 24 3 installation Tuesday Jan 14 with invitation to G A R members. Divorce case Mrs Rogers vs Rev Rogers decided in Praykim Pa with absolute divorce denied for lack of corroborative testimony. Fire at Glade Run destroys pipeline pump station telegraph office and fixtures.
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New York City
Elanor Margaretta
A. T
K. &. Scofield
T. V. Stonnart
Glade Run
United Pipeline
Wanted Immediately for Subscriptions and Binding Work
An active man is needed to handle subscriptions and book binding in Warren county and surrounding towns. Good salary for the right person. Apply at the office. W. A. Bairstow the photographer remains at his old stand despite reports. 12-tf Steady employment on salary offered by E. C. Peirson & Co at 143m.
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Cane
Warren County
W. A. Bairstow
E. C. Peirson & Co
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Sugar Grove
Boodle
Shermaeld
Kingua Township
Messrs
Palmer Gilbert
Frank Rockwell
Horton & Crary
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
Ed Clapp
Davis Tract
Brookston
Brasington
J. P. Hanson
Hon R. Brown
J. A. Weible
W. N. Y. & P. Railroad Company
Tidicute
Christiaa Swanson
Weible
J. W. Agrelius
L. KE. Dunham
Mary Logan
David Beatty
Mead Township
Old Homestead
Denman Thompson
Academy of Music
Denman ‘Thompson
Thomson
Ewing
Archie Boyde
Boyde
Josh Whitcomb
New England
James ¥. Dean
Cy Prime
Tan
Rothan
Westland Marston
McIntyre
Diamond Furniture Store
Great Horse Sale
New Church
Gro. Watt
G. A. Rf
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