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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
4
The Ledger lists subscription terms of 2.50 in advance or 2.00 yearly, advertising rates for business cards, transient ads, yearly contracts, executors notices, estray and tannin notices, local notices, and obituary charges. Also promotes printing services and political ticket highlights with names like Grover Cleveland and A E Stevenson.
A sharply worded column mocks tariff politics and labor unions. It notes Reid’s defensive stance, McKinne r’s debatable debate tactic, Harrity’s position as secretary of state, and rumors about resignations. The piece cites Harrisburg and Pittsburgh reports, with broad skepticism about politicians and business leaders.
A Private Iams of Company EK Tenth Regiment faced criticism for endorsing crime and delivering brutalness at Homestead. The piece argues discipline should be enforced without torture, noting soldiers deserve court scrutiny rather than passion driven punishment.
The Erie Herald criticizes the tin plate industry and the McKinley bill. It warns that a 4 cent per pound tax on pig-tin, starting July 1, 1893, will cripple the industry. The piece labels the law outrageous and stupid and argues the tax harms consumers and cannot be justified by protectionism.
A factory owner in the east says pearl button works existed before the McKinley tariff and have grown since. He cites weekly wages rising from eight to twenty two dollars, as Republicans question the figures. The piece notes strikes over low pay and violence at Detroit and Long Island plants. It also references a reader letter debating treason and apologies, plus a health testimonial about Barosma.
The case over None Such condensed mince meat ends in a settlement freeing Merrell & Soule and customers from further patent claims. The arrangement grants immunity to continue manufacturing and selling None Such mince meat without future legal risk, pleasing mince pie advocates coast to coast.
Dr Franklin Miles exposes heart disease links to stomach woes in a new book and touts his New Heart Cure as a universal remedy. Morris and Mullens offer the book free with purchase and claim wide sales. Steageriep & Co advertise mackerel and brook trout in tomato sauce. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are endorsed for biliousness indigestion and inactive liver by Noyes Drug Store.
Property transfers recorded in Tidioute and surrounding areas include numerous deeds from residents and trustees to individuals and companies across Mead Valley Warren and Conewango. Notable entries include Mary Conners by heirs to Timothy Killeen in Tidioute and Warren Real Estate Improvement Co to M C Pence in Glade, along with multiple parcels in Brokenstraw and Spring Creek to various buyers.
Moisture intense itching and stinging at night. Swayne’s Ointment promises to stop itching bleed heal ulcers and remove tumors with sales at druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters claims to cure indigestion heartburn costiveness and malaria at 25 cents. Root beer extract 25 cents makes five gallons sold by Siegfried Co. Five dozen injured by collapse of temporary theatre at Ruell near Paris on Tuesday.
Marriage notices list John M Fellows Myrtle M Simmons in Salamanca and David Pease Clara E Branes in North East and Stewart Milne Jennie Gilbert in Tidioute. Death notices report Mary Bean of Pine Grove township aged 75 years 1 month 13 days and George W Coleman 85 in Tidioute, plus Sarah Barlow 70 in Sugar Grove and Elizabeth Yates of Freehold. Obituaries note interment in Warren.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Warren County issues a foreign attachment against Amariah H. Bradner and Alonzo Bradner. The sheriff is to seize goods chattels lands and tenements in any hands to satisfy a judgment in favor of Anna M. Edwards for $5 205 28 on assumpsit. Writ dated June 2 1892 signed GEO. F. YATES Prothonary. Sheriff James Roy reports attached lands in Watson Pleasant Cherry Grove townships including undivided halves of several lots in Warren County.
A campaign booklet offers biographies of Cleveland and Stevenson, a convention report, party platform, and analysis of tariffs and spending. It promotes the book as a Democratic rallying piece, priced at 1.50 dollars with club terms and agent pay, sent via H. J. Smith & Co, Chicago.
Bindora State Normal Schools announce fall term begins September 5 with 40 plus applicants for the senior class of 1893. Edinboro offers professional and academic preparation for teachers, promising higher salaries after one term. Term cost set at $50. inquiries urged to Principal Martin G. Bexepier.
The Pittsburg Actual Business College at 55th Avenue promotes bookkeeping by practice shorthand typewriting and English training. It highlights the largest faculty and strong graduate placement with a full graduating business course offered for 40. M J Conner is president and J M Phillips dean of faculty.
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