County Officers and Borough Officials Listed
The document lists county officers including Congressman Watson and Judge Wetmore, district attorney Schnur, sheriff Brace, clerk Waters, surveyor Wheelock, auditors Spencer Barnes James, coroner Green, and schools superintendent Thompson. It then names borough officers such as burgess Noyes, town council members Rowland Wood Clark Lewis Davis Greenland Friday Falconer Spaulding King Marston, school directors Tonry Ensworth Nesmith King Stone Weils, justices Hodges and James, constable McPherson, notaries Ball Noyes Brown Hoffman Nesmith, and auditors Yoo Orr Tasoltine Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L ¥ Watson
Stante
W Stone
L D Wetmore
Apyeclite
W. W. Connoly
W. B. Acocks
W M Lindsay
William Schnur
Henry Brace Prothonotary
S W Waters
R & Russell
DeForest Wheelock
L. KE Garnes
Rder
W. J Alexander
Burgeas
C. I. Noyes
W. C. Rowland
B. G. Wood
James Clark, Jr
Wim. Lewis
Ad. Davis
P. Q Greenland
L. Friday
Falconer
M. Spaulding
Clark
K. PB. King
Ausessor
J. P. Marston
Francia Tonry
George Ensworth
Benj. Nesmith
BR. P. King
C. W. Stone
J. F. Weils
Justices of the Peace
D. J. Hodges
D.W
Bumble Bee and Grasshopper Meet on a Sunny Day
A yellow Bumble Bee sits on red clover while a wiry Grasshopper, old and hopping, greets it. The bee argues that workers must rest sometimes, while the Grasshopper defends his own life as one who follows his trade and cannot be wise like the bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumble Bee
The Colonel of Challenge Hill Goes Rogue Then Reforms
A colorful tale follows a cash-loving Colonel on Challenge Hill who robs a stage with stagecoast and gang, then abruptly reforms after a clever ruse. He lends aid to an old lady, faces a constable, and returns money by resuming normal life, with the town left astonished by his sudden change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Creek
Challenge Hill
Teddy Flat
Come Hand
Murderer’s
Pipsie
Mae
Maine
Logroller
Perkins
Crerks
Jazzino
Old Black
Crank
Ol Black
Hosses
Cranks
Mud Gulch
Dush
Iis
Lipsie
Georges
Daily Papers
Sam
Hilady
Custom House
Londine
Jzaus
Montgomery Wyenue
Peabie
Lam Penitent
Sis
San Francisco
Old-Time Gentlemen and Modern Courtesy
A critique of modern civility versus old fashioned manners. The piece argues true courtesy grows with use, distinguishes it from humbug, and warns against overly formal public displays. It jokes about clergy, educators, and domestic life while urging moderation in manners at home and abroad.
The Duel and its Far-Reaching Effects on Virginia Families
A reconstructed tale from Lippincott's Magazine describes Armistead Mason who dies at Bladensburg after a political feud with John McCarty. The narrative follows his widow, son Stevens Mason, and the intertwined Mason and McCarty legacies, their house Selma in Loudoun County, and the generations bound by tragedy and memory through decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Lippincott’s Magazine
Armistead ‘I
Masons
Armistead
Mason
William McCarty
House of Representatives
Senate
John M. McCarty
Wil Ham
Selma
London
John Tl. McCarty
Lucinda Lee
Raspberry Plain
Bladensburg
McCarty
Miss Lee
Stevens
Leesburg
Congressional
Washington
Mexico
Monterey
Rhetts
South Carolina
Stevens Mason
Raspberry Plains
Senator Mason
Raspberry Wain
Courtesy at home and private life ethics in society
The piece argues courtesy is essential indoors as well as in public. It notes that home talk often descends to rudeness, revealing traits hidden in society, and warns that even alone a person should maintain social restraint to avoid self-degradation. It critiques nobles who police manners publicly but vent hostility at servants and the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Medical
The Strong Bond Between Readers and a Well Conducted Paper
A seasoned observer notes that loyal subscribers stay attached to a just and honorable newspaper. Even small errors are forgiven after years of salience, as readers view the paper as a household friend whose continued existence matters to homes and offices.
A Word to Mothers From the Phrenological Journal
A piece urging mothers to view their parenting as lasting historical writing on a child’s mind. It cautions that simple words shape character forever, like words drawn in sand washed away by the tide, while true moral teaching endures beyond life and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrenological Journal
The Virtue of Sheepskin and Odd Social Masks
A Lake Shore Visitor quote extols the dangers of sheepskin in Protestant circles while contrasting Catholic caution and Protestant advancement via church roles. The piece cites Dio Lewis and a Manchester man consuming bread and water for twelve years, noting surprising health and a small appetite at fifty-one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Matthews
Potter Committee
Lake Shore
Dio Lewis
Manchester
England
Ilo
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Dy B. F. Morris
Warren
Carver Houss
Amces
Business Cares
Cable & Knapp
Eddy Sprit
Illiam Schnnk
Scofield
Wares
Jebs
Preston
M. D
Third
Liberty Streets
Pays
Lanlow
D. M. Davis
Annfort Eki
J. Davy Tror
Vithy Hall
A. Greavema
Rortial Punter
War- W Baten
Ifaull
Prick Block
Episcopal Church
Peereere Rown & Pall
Beatty Block
First National Bank
Secondtory
WM. D. Brown
Balt
Bull Notary Public
Leonhardt
D&c
Carver Flouse
R. BR
BO Stewart
Magestine & Davis’ Drug Store
Hickory Street
Union School House
Wlan Swanson
Dioinson
Exchange
Evans
J. 7 XK. Ronne
Merchant Tailor
Allen's Blok
Warren, Panovedych
A. Badger
Sheffield
Warren County
Penn
Danas Agustus N. Lowry
Oped
East Third St
up-Sairs
Damiestown
Miles
Hodges
Police
Water Street
Messner & Trushel
Insmoor & Reeves
Attorneys At Law
Otice
Dua
F. D. Kervus
L Hk. Po V. Murray
Merck & Co
Warren, Panovivtt
Brown & Stone
Second Street
BL. Brown
D. W. Stone
Fylark & Noyes
Go Pa
Johnson's Exchange
J. B. Clare
Oo, H. Noyes
Guturile
Q. C. Thompson
Pass
Allegheny Valley & Lutsburgh Railway
Ces
Ipmlam
Titusville
le Gast Vitusyville
Grand Valley
Newton Garland
Pittsfield
Youngsville
Arvineton
Sly
Russelisburg
Entonville
Frewsburg
G.W. Crossing
Vermont
Sinclearville
LaoUa
Fredonia
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Mipral D. Thayer
C. A. Clure
Lake Shore Road
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia and Erie R. R
Philadelphia & Erie
von Wemaw
Erie
Philadelphia
Frvineton
Trevineton
Corryn
Erie Mail
Evie
Corry
P.w. Noe
Vith P.T
Philadel
WM. A. Baldwin
Surra’s Brick Buock
Seconp ST
Warran, Pa
Sextus
Local Directory
Barnar Cuurent
Rev
B. JW. Crane
T. M
Passwyrerian
W. A. Rankin
Roy
Gots
Meritopter
R. M. Warren
Abaon
Evangelcal—Koev
A. Rentick
F.C. T. Lampo
Ruy
J. Mollander
Car
Father de la Toque
Kather Mullen
Lawan
Furi
Puneeee
Carroll Lopar
Pigoss Store
Mons
C. A. Waters
Recorder
Waeers Star Lopay
Uxo
G. IL
Amus
PLAK
Dennison
H. A
Sachom
C. A. Waters, CO
Cost Wood and Latil Yard
Third St
Methodist Church
Warren, PA
James N. Myers
Bill Poster
Warren PA
Ighhouse Brofuers
Guid Nike
Pleasant Township
Bri Atso
Atten N. Marti
N. B
Bay the
Tare
Solu
Brickervillte
Lancaster Co
Lam
Colin Cameron
Farm Machine Co
Bellows Falls
Vermons
Bylinger
Siggins
Ludlow House
Ludlow Honsy Barn
Market Etroot
Warron
Providence
Mr. H. R. Stevensi
Happer
Tama Carpenter
Pander
Canker Miamor
Joan
Newport, Ky
Millar
Albert von Roeder
Cincinnati, C
J.2. Stevens
Ernest Durigan
Race
Vegietine
H. R. Stevens
Boston, Mass
Anew
Z.E. Eddy & Costors
B.G. Cook
Gro, O. Coryelivs
Jdlow
W. F. Weeks
Tennessee
Cumberland County
P. W.C. James
Mehr
Arnold & Bro, Blacksmiths
A. Hertzel
Pittsburgh
Culverwokes
Gulverwell Medical
Ann St
New Yorks
Meat Market
A. Cogswell
City Meat Market
Fisher's Block
Warren, Pal
Savings Bank
Watson Nesmith
J. Hazeltine
Dil F. Watson
J. Hunter
Alconer
Down A.J
Vick Preein
Cashak
A. Kirberger
Jag. Clark, JR
Neenira
E.G
Tine
Caroline Lestie
St. Nicholas
Bretidarte
George L
Beau Brummel
Thor Boy
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