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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1878
Page
3
The Warren Ledger will publish Fridays instead of Thursdays. Presses run Thursday afternoons, and notices or ads for that issue must be handed in by Thursday noon. The change aims to benefit subscribers and aligns scheduling with new print days.
A fragmentary narrative poem recalls a crowd watching a boy named Jack endure hardship to end his life. It mentions Captain Barnes, BEL, Wien Laan, and a bereaved woman named Jennie Willis who dies after a manic night in a ballroom dress. Jennie tends the sick, brings gifts, and remains a quiet Christian presence amid sorrow. The speaker reflects on judgment, heaven, and shared grief as singing saints wait to offer water to Jennie at rest.
Mr Hulings, president of the Olean Bradford and Warren Railroad, reports progress toward completing the narrow gauge three feet line from Bradford to Olean and aims to finish to Warren by July. The venture serves oil interests and stockholders, with capital supplied by investors and no bonds issued. A charter allows third rail and a Bradford branch, while rival efforts and a New York Central backed route emerge. Public interest favors uniting efforts, and construction may start in spring with rapid progress.
Frank Campbell found guilty of stealing a whip from Ludlow House barn. Policeman D B Bernard arrested him and he was bound over in 2. A search warrant led to recovery of a show from W F Wooks at Alien's livery stable and he was held in 200. A second warrant uncovered 2nd & Brussel a carpet from Misses Merrill and he faced 200. He awaits trial. Also a tramp case: a daylight entry at George Sill’s house, loss of an overcoat, tramp caught and jailed in default of 200 bail.
From Stoneham Pennsylvania January 23 1878 a writer reports Tolles striking a productive oil well near Bugbee mill and plans more wells. He notes land leases and a new store addition with telegraph office run by Benson and Coe. He praises Palmer for fair wages, contrasts with partners wanting lower pay, and argues Britain is better for workers than the United States. He condemns high taxes on the poor and bonds earning interest for the rich.
Jan 25 1878 Sheffield reports Lorton Crary tannery as busy hub of industry with vast supply stock. Lee Hotel temperance house and Williams House licensed hotel show traveler hospitality. D Graham runs large grocery and wooden pipes venture, supplying Brooks ton tannery six miles away. Loss of the school house spurs debate on Providence or fire bug. building insured. Hills enable coasting for ladies, boosting local leisure amid recovery.
Advertising claims tout Dr King s New Discovery for coughs asthma and lung diseases with free trial bottles offered at A W Merck Co s drug store. Also reports a dog attack on a boy, the dog killed by a policeman after biting others, and the dog rumored rabid though stated to be merely vicious.
Report for month ending January 24 1878 records Room 2 J W Seitz teacher with 50 students 27 males 28 females attendance 90 10 no days missed. Room 1 Miss Lavinia McGuire teacher with 47 students 27 males 20 females attendance 89 28 days not missed. Pupils excelling include Kitt Grinnell Minerva Decker Frances Rhodes Ida Cross Frank Mead Augusta Pierce Lincoln Mandaville Martin Mead Et on Jordan Chas Quick Hattie Johnson Sadie Bloomfeld Jackson Pierce Mamie Quick Emma Upton Charley Porter Mav Robinson Alice Shehan Anna Burnett Clarence Andrews Eva Morris Linzie Jordan Earl Andrews and others with varied scores. Average percent of all studies noted.
A historic advertorial extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Schenck’s remedies as universal cures. It boasts widespread imitation and public belief, cites cured consumptives, and praises Dr Behenck’s recovery after doctors deemed him hopeless, asserting thousands saved by Schenck’s preparations.
A publisher promotes chromes as premium art items for club formation. Subscribers can earn a choice of valuable pictures by recruiting five new members, with premium images costing dollars retail. Existing subscribers paying a year in advance are welcome, but preference is for new names.
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