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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1895
Page
4
A Philadelphia paper lauds Robert Pattison’s tenure highlighting duty, frugality, and reform. It warns lawmakers against lobby influence and cites upcoming Pattison mayoral nomination battles, clergy and independents uniting for reform. A Missouri note discusses a proposed rule banning large theatre hats, seen as unenforceable and politically risky.
The home of T F Montgomery, an employee of North Penn Oil Co., was destroyed by fire yesterday with total loss. Montgomery was at work on a lease when the blaze started, likely from a defective flue. Neighbors pledge to help the family until a new house is built. Other notes report social visits, a twin marriage on Jan 16, revival services led by Rev W E Goodrich, and local updates on snow, a broken gas line repair, and residents ill including Miss Jennie Krantz and Mrs S Mead.
Lottsville reports cold weather with subzero temperatures and a freeze enabling residents to fill ice houses. Mrs. Frank Eastman suffers a fall on the ice while Ars. Arthur Sears remains bedridden. The Lottsville Literary Society holds lively weekly meetings with strong attendance. The L O O F lodge is prospering and recently hosted an oyster supper for over 150 guests from Watts Flats lodge the Rebekah lodge of Lottsville and spouses of Odd Fellows followed by music speeches and recitations.
Readers learn of a supposed universal cure for catarrh claimed by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad touts internal use, lists a $100 reward for failures, and provides Toledo address and 75 cent price. It emphasizes constitutional treatment and testimonials.
A mooted council seat dispute hinges on H A Messenger, elected from First ward, who moved to Second ward and voted there. Attorneys differ on whether his residency voids his council membership. case tied to upcoming bridge election and local politics.
Jan. 17 Miss Maud Fogle visits friends near Titusville while Mr. Albert Scott decides to move to Oil City. Locals recall recent gatherings with games and amusements. Revival planned by Methodists soon. Triumph township teachers prep an institute at McGraw on Feb 23. Marriage bells soon to ring.
Rev K T Jacquay of the M E Church in Ferdinand Erie County Pennsylvania details a six year struggle with dyspepsia. After trying various diets nothing helped until using Danas Cured. Six months after treatment he reports continued health and relief from his previous distress.
Beginning January 1 1895 the Warren store launches its most successful reduction sale with red tagged specials. Throughout January the 3 cent box will hold choice Ginghams Calicoes and more while daily bargain showcases rotate items. Visit daily for new prices and directions to quick refunds of money.
Mrs Elthear Brown of Lawrenceville Tioga County Pennsylvania suffered nerves and weak heart action disrupting sleep and days. Dana’s cured her with overnight rest by the second night. Mr John Long of Dry Valley Cross Roads Union County Pennsylvania endured ten years of kidney and bladder trouble before Dana’s cure and he urges others not to doubt.
North Warren reports no chapel services last Sunday yet notes attendances and travels. Pastor Thompson attended the funeral of Delos Ackley in Russell. Miss C. H. Jacobs of Jamestown lectured on Christians work on life’s battlefield. Local sleighing and farm haulage to Warren markets continue. several families travel and return weekend. Minor illness list served, new baby born January 2 at Crerry Grove.
A brief notice notes that fine china is priced lower than other tableware items due to recent market shifts. No specific brands, dates, or locations are provided in the readable text.
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