Democratic Nominations for Warren County Assembly Race
The Ledger discusses the Warren County slate for the election, led by W A Rankin for assembly. It lauds Rankin as nonpolitical and capable, lists sheriff candidate Charles J Ellis, prothonotary candidate Harry Jennings, and trustees James W Jenkins and E A Weagraff as solid picks. It argues for integrity, public service, and focus on labor, temperance, tariffs, trusts, telegraphs, migration, and education as core issues. The piece criticizes lawyers as office seekers and champions Rankin as a man of ability and pure motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Ellis
North Clarendon
Harry Jennings
Tidioute
Warren Academy
James W. Jenkins
Warren
E. A. Weagraff
Kinzua
Warren County
W. A. Rankin
Assembly
Rankin
Pennsylvania
Hite
Ellis
Tidicute
Jenkins
Weagraff
Kinxua
Democrats Put Forward Warr Ticket For Local Election
The Warr county Democratic ticket is urged as strong, with emphasis on no office seekers and superiority overall. The piece notes air of assurance at the polls and criticizes the Cameron county delegates for backing Watson, while Blaine declines a presidential bid and discusses union and labor in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
Warr
Nem
Tix McKean
Cameron County
Cameron
Watson
Bane
Warren
Liu
Grand jurors named for June court list includes many local residents
The June court grand jury roster features numerous names with towns such as Warren Sugar Grove Kinzua Youngsville and Clarendon along with occupations like farmer carpenter butcher and engineer. Numerous entries include Columbus and Bear Lake with notes on foreman Silk and other designated roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silk
Foreman
Warren
Brown
Youngsville
Bickner
Mike
Torpedo Agt
Clarendon
Brogan
Pine Grove
Beecher
Glade
Curtis
Farmer
Sugar Grove
Christy
Duo
Tidtioute
Cady
Mon
Pittsfield
Dulheld
C C
Fields
Win P
Bear Lake
Fuller
J C
Kinzun
Hartman
Hodges
E AL
Farmington
Mead JE
Matthew
Alix
Kinzua
Thurber
Thos
South West
Tallman
Joe
Tideute
van Green
Jno
Columbus
Wilson
Chas
Carpenter
Med
Wagoner
Triumph
Wayman
Gus
Conewango
Traverse
Amann
Mathias
Blacksmith
Mead
C P
Farmes
Brokenstraw
Baldwin
Barber
Iaborer
Bailey
Chase
Freehold
C FE
Beaty
D W
Cogswell
Carrol
J A
Cherry Grove
G W
Butcher
Davis
J W
H E
Denng
IE R
Devore
Luke
Dunkie
Expressman
Deming
Js L
Spring Creek
Dunn
Jas
Eldred
Dubois
G L
Watson
Dutton
Elha
Dwyer
Michael
Sheffield
Griffin
Deerfield
Goldthwaite
Limestone
Graham
J EH
Hultbere
J HE
Hayward
F B
Manufac
Haskins
Albert
Teamster
Tidicute
Jones
Keenan
Keller
Parmlee
Winer
Root
Daniel
Corydon
Ray
Lumbermaun
Smith
Jay
Eiveryman
Schuler
Jacob
Pleasant
Seybolt
Mom
Sharon
Kiely
Turner
Gilbert
Humberman
Trantum
George
Columbus To
Wright
Calvin
Washburn
C W
Spring
Creek
Whipple
Alfred
Weatherby
Erastus
Woodin
The Cat in Folk Lore Weather Omens and Lore
An overview of how cats figure in world folklore as weather makers and omens. From Egypt and India to Ireland and Germany, cats are tied to storms, wind, rain, and luck. Nursery tales and regional verses show cats signaling weather and fortunes, with notes on superstition, sailors, and popular proverbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
India
Satan
Diana
Ireland
Block Island
Lancashire
Seotebp
Shetland
Sussex
Japan
China
Bassett
Globe-Democrat
A Queer Old Collector and His $300 Umbrella
A New York World account portrays a stocky private collector with a famed umbrella as his greatest treasure. The umbrella uses historic fragments from Charter Oak, Plymouth Rock, Cambridge, Grant, and battlefield relics, valued at $300. The owner proudly wields his relics in daily life, loaning none of them, with the umbrella notably guarded yet constantly used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Plymouth Rock
Cambridge
Washington
Gen. Grant
Aaron Burr
Brandywine
New York World
Finest Country House in America at Menlo Park
San Francisco letter describes J. C. Flood’s 1000 acre estate near San Francisco, a white and gold French style residence with extensive grounds, gas-lit drives, statues, fountains, and a seaside terrace. The mansion, maintained by a landscape staff and 120 assistants, is closed due to Flood’s illness and stands as a symbol of self made wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. C. Flood
California
Flood
San Francisco
Washing Clothes In Morocco
A Boston Transcript cor respondent describes Moorish laundry scenes along riverbanks. Men gather for washing with flat stones and Moorish soap, detailing rhythmic scrubbing and a playful, almost ceremonial dance as clothes are cleansed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Boston Transcript
The Ambition of Algeria As a French Colony Ends
The London News reports Algeria, after 57 years under French rule, seeks financial independence with its own budget. A governor general led proposal is approved by the conseil superieur. It notes 190000 acres of vineyards among 9,009,000 cultivated, annual exports of £8,000,000, a daily steamship service to France, 1250 miles of rail, and widespread peace, while taxes remain centralized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Conseil Superieur
Louis Philippe
Algiers
France
London News
Continued Low Priced Carpet Sale At BD Shear Store
Owing to the rush for dry goods and carpets last month the store extends its low priced sale for another month to give all customers a chance to secure bargains. The carpet sales have surpassed any month, claiming lower prices for reliable goods than ever quoted, urging customers to avoid unscrupulous dealers and buy from the established merchant BD Shear in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Vuline
Shear
Prices on Carpets Remain The Same At Discounted Rates
Prices on carpets stay level with many discounts noted. Ingrain at 25 cents per yard from 40 cents, Extra Super Ingrain 58, Tez brst 3 ply Hartfierd Ingrain 78, One Papesry Carpets at 450 are praised, body back materials at 68, good Brussels 79, Velvet 88, Best Moquette 123. Great reductions extend to poles, lace and Turcoman curtains, mats, rugs, floor oil cloths and related fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowell
Hartford
Local Dry Goods Prices Drop as Cash Purchases Rise
A local seller proclaims cheap dry goods and cash discounts. The firm argues its bulk buying and broad stock let it undercut competitors and invites customers to inspect stock and compare prices before buying.
Small Dealers Cry Hard Times
Local merchants blame rising costs for tough periods as stubborn prices bite. A quick shopper quip notes higher dry goods and carpet prices at D Shea's, underscoring the squeeze from inflation and slow sales.
Exhibition Echoes From Night Performance
Featherly recalls a sister’s reaction to a prior exhibition. Bobby and Featherly discuss the show with nods to a flawless public display, as quoted from the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Featherly
Mr. Featherly
New York Sun
Trade goods and fabric sale listing in period ad
A vintage ad lists French Suteeos at 1 and Shears. Camel's Hair Cloth priced at 48 and Gilbert Flannel at 6. A large line of Parasols and Silk Umbrellas offered at very low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jackson & Bro
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J.B. McCollum
Susquehanna County
Sher
A. Strong
Strong
Ger
Amercan
A. G. Beecher
Blaine
Paris
Whitelaw Reid
New York Tribune
Italy
Florence
Maine
Sameelf
Europe
Party of Free Trade
Unite
Oceans
James G. Buainn
Royal Baking Powder Company
Regal Baking Powder Company
Royal
le Jurers
John McCain
Darlington
Ind
Front Street
Geo. Wagswell
Fred P. Hue
Mr. True
Pacvic Mutual
Mr. Hue
Fred P. Sue
Ft. E. Larrison
Beatty Block
John Su] & Son
Water Street
Wyman & Davis
van Wart
Barton & Stark
Plivia
Liberty
Second Streets
D. Shear
Shear’s
D. Shea
D. Shear’s
Serges
S. Usand
Gu At
D. Shears
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