OUR LETTER WRITERS REPORTS CHEERFUL HARBORS AND LOCAL LABORS
Local notices chronicle quiet times awaiting the March 4th date and detail oddities from Elmer Haworth’s taxed dog to property transfers near Samuels lot. Travelers, shop changes, and community events fill items from Titusville to Warren with anecdotes on employment, weddings, and a winter dam.
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Bean
Elmer Haworth
Haworth
A. Benedict
Samuels
Shepard Bros. Mill
Titusville
Polly Mellin
Warren
Miss Evil Morian
Goodell Hill
H. Hunter
Stephen Logan
Sally Moore
Selkirk
Oil City
Frank Shaerburg
P. Tandas
McGraw Center
Porter & Quick
Bismaark
L W Powell In Court After Bitter Split And Drink Problem
Feeble old man L W Powell appeared in Armory police court after being drunk. Justice Lyon fined five dollars with suspension, pitying the once respected Minneapolis Tribune editor and husband of a Waterloo Illinois woman whose marriage ended when his wife was found to be a man. Powell retreated into drink, while his former wife became a theater proprietor in Waterloo, Illinois.
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Armory
L. W. Powell
Lyon
Minneapolis Tribune
Powell
Miss Burnham
Waterloo
Iman
Mr. Burnham
Ill
Brice and Quay Meet at Capitol Entourage Greeted
Washington January 5 Colonel Brice and a party of friends passed the Senate entrance where he met Senator Quay. They exchanged smiles and casual remarks after a brief intro. A pleasant chat followed as both recalled their earlier campaigns and future inauguration plans drew near.
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Washington
Calvin
Brice
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Senator Quay
Colonel Brice
Quay
Colonel Brigg
Mrs Barry's lecture on Industrial Reform delight s Warren audience
Mrs Barry spoke at Library hall on Wednesday about Industrial Reform with focus on industries employing women. The large audience praised the talk with frequent applause, and an aged citizen noted she said more in one hour than others in two. Wonderlooo's wallpaper ad follows.
Children pray softly as classes split at church
Episco pal Sunday school divided large groups into two new classes causing some upset among pupils who favored their teachers. Three young girls were found kneeling in prayer in the vestry, seeking to stay with their favored instructors amid the change. A Warren Hagonered chaired a Williamsport and Binghamton railroad company meeting held in Williamsport. Fred P. James of Mercer Pennsylvania, a former Warren resident and son of Maj. DOW GC. dames, announced plans for a 110 mile line from Williamsport to Binghamton NY.
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Warren
Sfty
Benver
George
Tottle
Episcopal Sunday School
Williamsport
Binghamton
Willnnspoot
Fred P. James
Mercer, Pa
Fred 2
Maj
Dow
Court News Verdict for Plaintiff in Burton v Baker Case
In the Horace Burton vs Chas Baker et al matter tried last week the verdict favored the plaintiff for 106 dollars and 65 cents with interest for one year eleven months. All other cases on the list were continued or disposed of and the court adjourned.
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Horace Burton
Chas. Baker
Cider Case Reverses Verdict in Warren County
The Supreme Court reversed the county court ruling in the commonwealth versus Reyburg known as the Warren county cider case. It held cider may be spirituous when fermented and mixed with spirits, a factual question for the jury, not a matter of law. The decision notes weak trial evidence and that the commonwealth may appeal on writ of error.
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Commonwealth
Williams
Supreme Court
Eider
D. J. Ball
Death of Mrs Brower at Gilude Sunday
Mrs Johen Brower aged 39 died at her Gilude home last Sunday at 1 30 pm. She was born May 1849 and was the oldest daughter of James Neamith. Survived by husband and one son. A longtime M E church member. Funeral at the house Wednesday morning conducted by Rev Fradenburgh. Large attendance showed community esteem for her.
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John Brower
Gilude
Representative Hall Moves Marriage Law Amendment
Hon Henry Hall Mercer county will introduce in the house a bill amending the marriage license law. The new provision would require only one party to apply and remove age questions except for an oath that both are of legal age. The article notes Hall as a handsome bachelor and hints at plans to marry someone of questionable repute.
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Henry Hall
Mercer County
Hail
Gal
Henry
Forest County Ejectment Case Berry Versus Watson
The famous Forest county ejectment suit Berry and others bring against Watson has moved to this county for trial. The Supreme Court reversed the judgment, and the matter was sent to arbitration. Arbitration was ordered but later suspended by mutual consent of the parties. The case concerns disputed portions and potential awards.
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Forest County
Berry Et. al
Watson
Tris
Beekeepers Convention Set for Franklin City Hall
The northeastern Ohio, northern Pennsylvania, and western New York beekeepers association holds its tenth annual convention in City Hall Franklin Pa on Wednesday and Thursday January 30 and 31 1889. Hotel rates are $1 per day. C H Coon secretary New Lyme invites all to attend.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Beekeepers Association
Franklin
C. H. Coon
New Lyme
New York’s Pet Model From Yonkers Explains Her Rise
A Yonkers resident, a 20 year old Black woman with marble like limbs is touted as New York’s prettiest model. She commands 1 to 2.50 dollars per pose and earns five to ten dollars daily five days a week from October to May. She is described as lively, poised, and businesslike with no prudery.
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New York
Yonkers
Afric
Yonkere
America
Reed Showing for the Management of the Internal Revenue Bureaug
Washington January 14 The committee to count stamps in the Internal Revenue Bureau vaults reports totals from January 1888 to January 1889. On hand at start 77,621,216 stamps. receipts 695,811,610. stamped and destroyed 680,359,351. balance 93,058,182 stamps. Entire year conducted without an error. four days needed by GW employees.
Judge Metzger Wins Lycoming Contest in 20 Page Opinion
Attorney General Kirkpatrick settles the Lycoming judicial contest. Bentley v Metzger involved a formal dispute over the Lycoming County judge race. Metzger, a Democrat, won by 41 votes and will receive his commission after a three-judge committee reviewed the case. The governor withheld the initial commission, but the AG's ruling directs Metzger's commission to be issued.
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Kirkpatrick
Lycoming
Harxisture
Bentley Ve. Metzger
Lycoming County
Me Metagor
Bently
Gilad
Metzger
Ada Gilman's Musical Comedy Impresses Syracuse
Syracuse Courier praises Ada Gilman's company for a polished annual visit, noting long collaboration, clockwork preparation, and a vibrant performance of Bubbling Over at the Weiting. The troupe is described as highly reputable with uniformly skilled artists who delivered a bracing, humorous show that convulsed the audience.
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Syracuse
Ada Gilman
Weiting
Cyracue
Luchter
Notice of Business Transfer at Village Store
To Whom it May Concern I have today closed my general store at the village of W counts Pa and sold to Red Chawson of the same village for debts due to the business to be paid and presented for payment Corydon 7 Jan 12 1889.
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Chawson
Corydon
Jacon Chawson
Card of Thanks for Mrs Brower
Mr John G Brower and his son thank friends for assistance at the funeral and the many acts of kindness and flowers remembered with gratitude. N K Wendelboe received the largest wallpaper invoice to date in Warren.
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John G. Brower
N. K. Wendelboe
Warren
Special Election Set for Prohibition Amendment
A special election will be held June 18 to submit the proposed prohibition amendment to voters. The Republican caucus in Harrisburg decided to pass the amendment immediately and place it before the people. Prohibitionists aim to mobilize a large turnout, with the campaign intensifying in coming weeks as the political battle pits prohibitionists against the saloon element and tempers party responsibility.
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Shire Risburg
Story for Workingmen Parade and Carpet Trades Appeal
A fragmented report traces a Republican parade on November 3 with carpet workers from Harrison and Morton present, led by Joseph Ferguson, marching on Thomas Street in New York. It notes factory notices, potential job cuts at Higging carpet factory with about 60 layoffs, and growing concern as winter approaches.
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Wuapter I
Bob- Tribune
Erias
Joseph Wild
Neil
Harrison and Morton
Thomas Street
Tligsin
Carpet Works
West Forty-third Street
Joseph Ferguson
New York Herald
Forty-third Street
Hande Ag
Powderly addresses Knights of Labor delegates in Binghamton
Mr Powderly spoke at a public meeting of District Assembly 162 Knights of Labor in Binghamton New York on January 14 noting delegates from Syracuse Auburn Cortland and others. He discussed national topics and recounted a Philadelphia man who offered to sell a new order to him for 2100 after previously attempting to sell it to John Wanamaker.
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Powderlyne Kinghamton
BinanamTon
N. Y
Powdery
Knights of Labor
Syracuse
Auburn
Cortland
Powderly
Oder
Philadelphia
John Wannamaker
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Dry Goode
Fred Brown
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New Yoas
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J.H. Winkelmann & Co
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Popular Science Monthly
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Max Muller
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Archibald Forbes
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