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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1875
Page
3
Tam agent advertises Royal Baking Powder in bulk at 45 cents per pound with full weights guaranteed. Also lists 2 lb cans at 50 cents per pound and a range of royal celery salt and canned goods with varied prices, including peaches, corn, peas, mushrooms, honey, syrups, molasses, tea, and tea-related items.
A reconstructed roster lists public figures including Canton officials, Assembly members, and clerks. Names such as Jiudge-KL D Wetmore, Canty Jinketen Hither, GV Kianesr, and KD Koeven appear among municipal roles. The item catalogues positions and associated offices across boroughs with a focus on administrative personnel.
Fire broken out at the rear of the Modaiken residence on High Street damaged the wood shed and kitchen before flames reached the main building. A 1600 foot hose line from the river fought the blaze, some water drawn from a grist mill, with Bowmans’ furniture and silver damaged but saved. losses include $2000 insurance on the house and $1200 on furniture, while the total money loss reached $3195. The lamp explosion theory is debated, with oil leakage and wood contributing to the rear fire.
Brickyard operations continue under John McCain from Philadelphia with twenty-one men and nine boys. Bricks, 797,500 produced to date, two ten-arch kilns burnt, first kiln yielded 215,000 bricks in excellent condition, second kiln fired recently. Capacity twelve gangs, eight at work due to funding, daily output twenty thousand bricks. Brickwork supports the Laundry and main building, with canals and sewers advancing. Pipe organ by M Miller showcased, priced at $1,000, praised for craftsmanship and tone. Community event in Irvine Grove planned to view brick setting, while extensive stone work and roadways laid for permanent approaches.
A long civic essay argues that women face social and economic pressures rooted in gender prejudice. It calls for solidarity, condemns harsh gossip, and urges men to support hardworking women instead of tearing them down. The piece invokes moral and religious references to urge humane treatment.
A 1876 letter from Erig Pa. to Reverend A L Benze discusses long friendship, church life, finances, and sending the Ledger. local notes report oil business shifts, a forgery arrest in Corry, a fundraising entertainment invitation by Katharine Gray, and community events in Warren and surrounding towns.
In a debate over merit for steamers, Bob McKay is hailed for promptly starting the steamer before engineers arrive, while others argue recognition should go to the first to set and run the engine. The letter argues prompt action saves houses and urges merit for the quickest responders.
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