Court Disposes Several Cases In January 1889 Plea Session
The January 1889 court session opened after 10 with Judge Brown and associates. Several cases settled or verdicts rendered including Logan vs Dale et al for $636, Struthers Wells $1315, and Amos Beebe interpleader resolving ownership of levied property. Brazington vs Hanson concerned Warren borough parcels 32 33 36 37 with a life deed dispute over Archibald Tanner Sally Brazington heirs at stake. non suit upheld, rule to show cause granted. Other juries returned verdicts in Holms Johnson partnership dispute favoring defendant, and a scire facias on a mechanics lien awarded to plaintiff. Multiple cases continued to future dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Welock
W. D. Brown
P. J
S. B. Logan
J. G. Dale
Struthers
J. D. Date
Struthers, Wells & Co
Amos Byabe
Joseph Hain
Atonna Beebe
Amos Beebe
Amasa Beebe
Ams Beebe
Amasa
Oscar Brazington
J. P. Hanson
Warren
H. H. Groucher
J. H. Ding
J. W. Lee
Brown, Scone & Rice
C H. Noyes
Geo. H. Higgins
Archibald Tanner
Sally Brazing
Tullny
Sully Brazington
Beire
Samuel
Milton
Oscar
Albert HW
Breazington
T. J. Reynolds
Holms & Johnson
Warren improvements at Keller owned bank and Siegie store
The Citizens' bank at Front and Hickory streets rises in Warren with Mrs. Keller owning part of the building. A. Siegie & Sons will occupy the lower story as a clothing and furnishing house with a redesigned store room. Frank Cogswell oversees iron ceiling work and Harry Isaacs runs the enterprise, with a move expected in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Citizens’ Bank
Front
Hickory Streets
Frank Cogswell
Keller
Sergi & Sons
Genis
Harry Isaacs
Husband of Emma Abbott Dies Suddenly in Denver
Eugene Wetheril husband of prima donna Emma Abbott died suddenly in the Windsor hotel Denver from pneumonia and heart disease. He had arrived from Los Angeles to finalize a real estate transfer after Emma Abbott had recently purchased a block for 54000 dollars and was offered 70000. Wetheril fell ill on the Santa Fe trip, appeared to improve, then expired after breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Abbott
Siudktenty
Denver
Con
Eugene Wetheril
Windsor Hotel
Los Angeles
Abbott Company
Wetheril
Santa Fe
Mrs Cleveland Works on French Novel Translation
Mrs Cleveland translates a French novel for amusement and does not seek publication. She reads French easily and writes in a flexible, graphic English style. Publishers have offered interest, but so far no agreement has been made to publish her first literary work.
Death of Cashier Benj E Hopkins at 208 Richmond Street
Benj E Hopkins former assistant cashier of the defaunet Fidelity bank died at 6 30 this morning at his home No 208 Richmond Street He had been pardoned by the president on December 20 and only learned of it when the Columbus penitentiary papers arrived January 4 His death followed a joyful reunion with family and visitors were barred from the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wopkins
Ciyoxwall
Benj. E. Hopkins
Defaunet Fbidelity Bank
Richmond Street
Columbus Penitentiary
Equal Protection Failures Plague Farmers Say Advocates Cry Reform
A letter from A. J. Grover in Atchison Times contends farmers face unfair laws and misleading protections favoring manufacturers and grain inspectors. It condemns adulterated goods, shoddy tools, and lack of consumer safeguards, blaming state inspectors and boards of trade for theft from farmers. Erie hosts humane society leader G F Lewis to spur local organization as spiritualist views emphasize compassion over violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Funcks
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Boards of Trade
A. J. Grover
Atchison, Kansas
G. F. Lewis
Ohio
Lewis
Humane Society of
Cleveland
Erie
Eric Lerard
Lewi
Murchison Remains Mystery In Los Angeles
In Cal on Jan 6 editor Henry G Otis judge W BR Fitzgerald and Henry T Gage deny ex Governor Lionel A Sheldon authored the Murchison letter. They state the real writer’s name has not been revealed in reports. Reader, form a five member club to receive a free paper.
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Los AsGees
Cal
Henry G. Otis
W. BR. Fitzgerald
Henry T. Gage
Lionel A. Sheldon
Murchison
Pomhona
Sheldon
Sturchison
Washington
Burrison
Lord Sackville- West
The Clergymen's Address and New Connecticut Agriculture Notes
A clerical committee publishes an address urging nationwide church services at 9 am on April 30, 1889 to thank God for Washington's era and the nation, urging unity of religion and patriotism. The Connecticut board of agriculture showcases the Cooley cream gathering system, noting 46 of 63 factories gathering cream and contrasts with whole milk and railroad creameries. The piece also cites Vanderbilt wealth totals, lists individuals with large fortunes, and advertises various products and firms, including Ontario and Philadelphia manufacturers, teething balsam, and wheelchair and baby coach makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Connecticut
Canton
Avon
Hust Granby
Southington
Suffield
West Hartford
N. EB. Homestead
Devastating cyclone hits Pittsburgh and Reading
A midweek cyclone swept across Pittsburgh causing buildings to collapse and many deaths and injuries, with a four story brick on Diamond Street destroyed. Reading suffered extensive damage including hundreds injured and dozens killed, while Harrisburg and other towns reported roof losses and overturned cars. Police detailed a week of drunkenness fines and minor arrests, and a distracted note on Murchison revival speculation. The item includes a dubious ad segment and local notices concluding with a sudden death in Sugar Grove and unrelated wallpaper promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Diamond Street
Wood
Harrisburg
Reading
Reading Railroad Company
Bradford Fire Destroys Multiple Town Businesses
A kitchen blaze at the Palaos hotel in Bradford at 10 pm Tuesday night destroyed Hevener Bros. grocery, Union house, Logis Marks, Greenwald's clothing, Palace hotels on City House, A L Wyman barber shop, Purd's news depot, a Chinese laundry, and Stearns and Miligan wholesale produce. Firemen forced the blaze under control by 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palaos
Hevener Bros
Union House
Logis Marks
Greenwald's
Palace Hotels
City House
A. L. Wyman
Purd’s
Stearns & Miligan’s
Warren Library Annual Meeting and Book Sale Notice
The Warren Library association will hold its annual meeting at the Library room on Monday evening next, January 14, at 7 o'clock. Reports of the treasurer and librarian will be presented, and officers for the ensuing year elected. A list of magazines and periodicals for 1889 will be sold at set prices. A new lighting method using large portable lamps powered by air pressure is described, offering a steady bright light with no odor or smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Library Association
Demorist
Lippincow
Mlarper
Harper's Bagar
Leslie
Scientific American
Christian Union
Christian Registe
Toledo Blade
the Cathall
the Voice
The
Independent
Philadelphia Daily Tones
Buffalo Daily Courier
Cassell's Family
Kook News
Wanamaker's
Cece Chautaugur
Youth's
Cleveland
Mrs Berry to Lecture on Woman's Work at Library Hall
Mrs Berry, general investigator of woman's work and Knights of Labor lecturer, schedules a January 16 talk at Library Hall. The free lecture aims to inform on working girls welfare, promising an intellectual session. Mrs Mary A Livermore’s new book My Story of the War is promoted, with agent Mrs Will J McConnell taking orders in several townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Barry
Onty
Mary A. Livermore
Will J. McConnell
Conenango
Glade
Mead
Sheffield
Kinzua
Brokenastraw
Deerfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court OF Justice
Brazington Vs. Hansen
A.S. Brink
Samuel Hultgreen
Horace Barton
Chas
Baker
H. H. King
Belle M. Weible
L. B. Hoffman
John Sliney
Spencer Hayner
Benjamin Hills
D. L. Newbold
Wim. Ray
Mrs. Keller
Thalk Learning
Connecticut Board of Agriculture
Vanderbilts
Vanderbilt
Quinelius Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
George W. Vanderbilt
Elliott F. Shepard
William D. Sloan
Hamilton McK. Twombly
W. Seward Webb
Waltham T. Vanderbilt
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
United States
Winkelmann
J. H. Winkelmann & Co
Prop’s
Baltimore
Olly
Pittsbeg
Ayelo
Pittsburg
Reading, Pa
Justice McPherson
Burnard Casey
G. A. Lund
Erastus Morse
Juil
Andrew Ludlow
Revere House
Utter
Costa
Will Falconer
S. W. Waters
Gue Association
Library Association
America
John T. Nelson
J. Clarke
Sugar Grove
Mr. Clark
Emery Davis
Kane
A. Dunham
Wendelboe'a
Libarty Street
Bradford
Warren Library
Aqua Meeting
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