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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
4
January 23 1891 Warren Pa report logs start of House session and committee posts. Coverage includes Behring sea spelling, Gov Hill Evarts senate race, European cold, coal shortages, Indian war end and Noble’s reform ideas, lymph treatment debate, sugar bounty ruling, appointments at Attorney General and Secretary of the Commonwealth, Pattison policies, and editorial notes on Connecticut New Hampshire and the New York World.
The Harrisburg inauguration praised Governor Pattison and Lt Governor Watres. The address outlines key aims: constitutional enforcement, election reform with Australian voting, tax changes, and civil service. It urges legislature to enact reforms and cites Mayor Fitler and Philadelphia police actions as points of inquiry.
A reader outlines the Behring Sea dispute involving the United States and England over waters near Alaska. The piece discusses Alaska’s purchase, exclusive rights, and whether the issue is legal or political, noting English claims and potential Supreme Court involvement.
Pennsylvania Democrats at a Harrisburg meeting reelect Kerr as chairman and B A Nead as permanent secretary for the fourth time. They pass a resolution urging lawmakers to oppose the Force Bill and defend self-government. Historian Geo Bancroft dies in Washington after a three day illness. He was born October 8, 1818 in Worcester Massachusetts. In 1886 Bancroft penned lines reflecting on labor and mortality as he nears end.
Inside this issue a striking scientific forecast predicts that this land will produce only a race of savages as soil cannot sustain the population. States may drop out for lack of people or funds, Nevada prominently cited as the first to go. The century may witness a great catastrophe, as discussed alongside praise for suffrage efforts and local political candidacies.
Ireland faces two distinct parties the Parnellites and their foes threatening home rule. Governor Patrison revealed his cabinet with William Harrity as Secretary of State W A Hensel as Attorney General and William McClelland as Adjutant General. The force bill remains barely alive to cover funeral expenses. Clarence James lies gravely ill from consumption and is not expected to live through the night.
A Kansas man Preston B Plumb once nursed a tramp with small pox at Emporia and faced the disease himself surviving by steadfast care He rose to political prominence denouncing the McKinley bill before the Senate though his party’s interests differed He is portrayed as a half way hero in politics for his compassionate acts and later vote on final passage.
Transfers listed for Warren County and surrounding areas include F Hague and wife to Swedish church Pittsfield S15 H Averill to Evan assn of North America Limestone SL J A Wood administrator to S W Rowley Sugar Grove 759 S Gourley heirs to P M Lindell Farming ton 900 Commonwealth to OC W Verback Glade Val con S W Verback estate to Jos Owen Glade 600 Treas Warren county J Russell et al Elk 28 87 J Shaw and wife to J B Jennings Deerfield 1000 D Bugbee to F L Thayer Sugar Grove 275 C Campbell and wife to H B White hill Clarendon 500 S E Wilson et al to M Cusick et al Pittsfield 200 A Cusick and wife to R H Nichols F M Brow to L Rosenzweig Mead 425 A M McIntyre to S A Way Freehold 400
The popular druggist L G Noyes has taken the agency for Mr. Lee's Liver Regulator for quick cures of dyspepsia biliousness and liver complaints. Also promotes Pan Tina Cough and Consumption Cure claimed to cure consumption chronic coughs and colds. Prices 25 and 50 cents.
The funeral of Rev A L Benze late pastor of St John s German Evangelical and Lutheran Reformed church will be held today A children s service at 11 o clock a m and a service at 2 p m at the church at cor nect Peach and Twenty third streets Rev Mr Miller of Warrer Rev Mr Graepp of Ridgway and Rev Mr Kern and Rev Mr Baker of this city will officiate at the obsequies Benze formerly occupied the pulpit of the Lutheran church and was a favorite with the congregation.
U S Senators Cameron and Hill elected on the same day. Cameron secures another term as senator with his opponents failing to defeat him. Gov Hill of New York chosen to fill Evarts term, Lieut Gov Jones to serve balance of the gubernatorial term. Hill leads with 1 votes Evarts 79.
Mrs W Mitchell hosted a ladies tea from 4 to 7 pm and tonight plans a progressive whist party. An advertisement extols Red Flag Oil as a household physician, claiming relief for rheumatism neuralgia burns and aches at 25 cents. Pan Tina Cough and Consumption Cure is offered at 25 and 50 cents. tf
Mrs. Ewing recounts traveling experience noting Warren hotel Carver House run by Mrs. King stands head and shoulders above others. Many locals share the favorable view though few speak publicly. Also mentions Ely’s Cream Balm curing nasal catarrh and a wall paper offer at N B Wendelboe’s at low price.
We are moving a very large stock and will reduce it to save time and expense. The price will do it. Are you in it for good first class, reliable goods cheaper than ever bought. We prepared for holiday trade in fancy goods plush goods toys and more yet we keep underwear hosiery gloves mittens shoes complete. We will give a little idea of our assortment and prices.
Wide range of ladies vests from 23c to 95c and extra fine merino pieces. Also mittens Hosiery gloves knit goods and undergarments for misses and children, ribbed and fleece lined hose silk mittens and gloves. Hoods fascinators corsets lace handkerchiefs and a large umbrella selection at all prices.
Underwear from 88¢ to $1.50 a garment and heavy wool hose show strong value. Cashmere and fine dress gloves priced 1.25 to 1.50, gloves in hogskin calfskin and leather faced mittens. Men's wool pants from 2 to 2.50, work shirts and laundried or unlaundried white shirts. Bold emphasis on quality items and savings.
The catalog advertises a man’s genuine Porpois cork sole shoe lined with chamois skin and waterproof, priced from 4.25 down to 1.25. Ladies shoes range from 1.50 to 3.00, all warranted, with a solid line of boys and girls school shoes also offered.
The jewelry department presents solid gold rings beads necklaces water chains bracelets and other items for ladies and gents. The selection highlights quality gold pieces suitable for gifting or personal wear.
Plush toilet cases mani cure sets work boxes shaving sets smoking sets music rolls wisp broom holders and other items priced from 50 cents to 4 dollars. The ad promises better goods for the money than customers have received before and lists a variety of luxury and gift items including hand mirrors shelf mirrors and silver cups.
An 1891 ad offers a range of dolls from 10c to 1.50 each with sizes up to 25 inches, plus books, cups and saucers, tin and iron toys, tea sets, and stationery. It cites a relocation planned for February 1, 1891 to Front Street, in the former J. J. Taylor & Co. store.
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