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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1875
Page
3
A fragment lists prices for peaches at 35 cents, Bartlett pears at 35, pineapples 30, strawberries, corn, sugar corn, and assorted vegetables. It notes jars and condensed milk prices, then describes various teas including Hyson and Gunpowder, with shorthand prices and batch quality remarks.
The January 22 1878 issue lists borough officers including Burgess J Sill Town Council members Ryan Stone Tinham Nesmith Chirk 8 Burgess Le Amos Hertess Ott and Clerk R P King Assessor Carver Directors Nesmith Davis King Varmless Munter Wells and other county and school officials with a public notice inviting orders for job printing at the office.
Last week two prisoners escaped from the jai after overpowering a young guard who was checking cells. They locked the jail door and scattered, while residents aided in freeing the bound youth. Abram and Buckley remain at large. A mill fire three miles up Maguire Run destroyed the lumber mill, machinery, and much hemlock, with losses around 3500 and no insurance found.
The Academic Department and Room 7 youths attend a winter course on physiology and hygiene by Warren physicians. St Uazelline delivered a third lecture on food and digestion with an engaging discussion. Jer. Bartholomew to teach respiration and blood circulation next, with first lecture set for Friday the 2nd in class room No.8. Attendance remains steady, though some parents fear winter weather.
The Carver House will change proprietors this week with Mr Hallenbeck retiring and Mr D Doolittle of Waterbury Conn taking his place. Doolittle, one of five brothers who run first class hotels, will restore the Carver House to its former prosperity as a quiet summer resort for travelers and local business men. The present owner Myron Waters remains proprietor of the enlarged building.
The Warren Pa institution reports 1974 results with total receipts 9166.47 and net profits 1073.53. Officers elected include C. W. Stone president and J. H. Spencer treasurer. stock details show 715 shares in force with 738 issued and 28 redeemed. Also notes lectures for Library Association and local bank officer elections.
The Warren Ledger reports a Swede family near the P and E roundhouse lacking food clothing and fuel. A Worren official inquiry notes no aid yet received despite appeals to Borough and County officers, urging public generosity to prevent starvation. A local note mentions Frank Chandler's robbery attempt in Titusville and an update on M Miles joining the Warren Bar. John Kropp advertises cigars including Old Sport Ary Pet and Genuine Royal Family, with job printing offerings.
The Warren Temperance column shares a New York Christian Advocate excerpt on the revival of temperance efforts and a Boston meeting. It prints the Warren Women’s Christian Temperance Union constitution and officers, details duties, quorum, and election rules, and notes upcoming meetings at the Baptist Church plus a separate prayer gathering. It also lists local items: Philip Phillips sails, a Jamestown Grange formed, Hoag returning to Youngsville, a Warren County press planned, and local business and accident notes.
A letter to the editor recounts a night fire in Jamieson’s house showing how the Warren Fire Department operated. The writer criticizes delays in firing the steamer, misdirected water, and outsider meddling, urging immediate, better engine readiness and hose placement for faster suppression.
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