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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
2
Warren's early life unfolds amid wealth and learning as neighbors recall his rapid rise and the sharp minds that guided him. The feature traces how ambition, education, and community shaped his career and public image.
In Warren on Water street crowds gather at 4 pm to watch racing sleighs and clipped fast horses. Notables include Wetmore's Little Billy and Will ie Wee, Shirley's Little Roan, Vandergrift's Kentucky team, and Sam Robinson's Flying Dutch Girl. Drivers push flashy bobs and pairs as locals chase time trials and brag rights amid brisk oil region chatter.
John Foote and L. H. Church faced a hearing after being charged with burning a hotel. Witnesses testified Foote admitted involvement while Church appeared intoxicated. tracks and shoe measurements linked Foote to the scene, but the court ruled the evidence insufficient. Both men were discharged without bond.
The Warren County Commissioners announce a 1894 Appeal Count at multiple towns with dates and venues. Colum bus Tp Columbus hotel on Friday in January. Columbus Boro Columbus hotel Saturday Jan 26. Brokenstraw Gregorys hotel Monday Jan 28. Youngsville Greverys hotel Tuesday Jan 29. Itield American hotel Wednesday February 3. Ildred Gerows hotel Friday north West Lee hotel February 2. Tidioute Tranchetts hotel Monday Feb 4. Limestone Hanchetts hotel Tuesday Feb 5. Triumph Hanchetts hotel Wednesday Feb 6. Deerfield Hanchetts hotel Thursday Feb 7. Watson Court House Friday Feb 8. Conewango Court House Saturday Feb 9. Glade Court House Monday Feb 11. Pleasant Court House Tuesday Feb 12. Warren First Ward Court House Friday Feb 27. Second Ward Saturday Feb 28. Third Ward March 1. Fourth Ward March 2.
W C T U column from Columbus Pa notes dwindling membership due to relocations and a funeral for Recording Secretary Mrs Spencer who died December 28 aged 703 years. Resolutions published, vacancy provisional, conference planned to unite efforts against evil and promote lawful reform. Literature distributed and sent to Dannemora prison and Warren jail.
Resolutions honor Hannah L. Spencer a faithful secretary and union member. The text pledges mourning, faithful prayers, and calls for her example to guide others while the work continues. Published in Warren County and Pennsylvania Bulletin. Dated Jan 31 1895.
A temperance notice from Conewango W. C. T. U. outlines a Bible reading and hymn, praises a petition presented to Senators and lawmakers, and urges renewed courage against liquor. Mentions 40 names enrolled and a sermon by Rev. Meisse. Ends with a pharmacist testimonial for Shedd's Little Mandrake Pills.
A fragmentary page item blends a verse praising total abstinence with a moral warning about drink and temptation. It contrasts the safe path of sobriety with the lure of intoxicants, then shifts to a Christian motif of Jesus dwelling in the heart and heavenly rest. An unrelated product ad and a Chippewa translated lullaby follow.
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