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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1882
Page
4
The subscription terms of the LENGE are SLA per year in advance 5 $2,039 pear when not paid in ad vance. 13 cents additional will in all cases be added to papers sent outside of Warrens County to pay post axe.
The article surveys a burst of political chatter and folly from the era, noting the Ohio Supreme Court case overturning the Pond law, the Harrisburg convention date for a congressman-at-large candidate, and Guiteau’s troubled state as his execution approaches. It mocks reform talk, cites Tilden’s house splendor, and critiques patterns of party bossism and protectionism amid various local legislative twists and a description of a new shoe sewing machine.
Last Monday the Warren county stalwart convention met at the courthouse. Names for the ticket were prearranged by General Allen including L. F. Watson for congress W. B. Benedict for state senator J. A. Weible for prothonotary E. A. Allen for sheriff Dr. Burroughs for coroner A. M. Parker for jury commissioner E. J. Morrison for Warren academy trustee. Delegates ratified a fixed ticket amid claimed harmony, but dissent ran deep with Struthers Miller and Randall suppressed and independents vowing to back the Democratic slate. critics call Benedict a Cameron ally and accuse the machine of packing the convention.
From the National Capital correspondent notes lively politics after a Pennsylvania revolt against Cameron rule. Mitchell and Marshall are praised as moral forces while a tribunal outside Congress is urged to settle contested elections. Critics warn federal judges may bias results. history warns of partisan tribunal risks. Puoxo.
A Warren Decoration Day parade and ceremonies drew a large crowd. J A Weible served as marshal, with J S Berkstresser assisting, followed by the Warren cornet band, veterans, militia, Captain Parmice, and carriages. D I Ball presided at Oakland cemetery as Rev. James Rea delivered the oration reflecting on Immortal Dead, battles, and national unity.
The Monday returns show Col Watson carrying the county except Warren borough and Kinzua where he was second choice. Warren caucus rejected second choice, and Struther’s delegates oppose Watson to the end. Many delegates remain uninstructed and may align with Warren.
A Memorial Day ceremony at Mentor featured solemn readings about courage and sacrifice. Veterans decorated graves as processions moved to the cemetery, honoring fallen soldiers and the nation’s chief, with prayers for the living and echoes of historic verse.
A dealer offers pure mixed paint ready for use at 1.25 per gallon, claiming it equals any in the market. Also offered Johnson's prepared kalsemine in all colors, pure white lead, and various painters' materials. Dru Wanted.
Warren Pa May 44 shows uneven OCR with names Giaselebrecht Matt and an EIGWELI tag. Article fragment hints at a local item in Warren Pennsylvania dated May 1944 but lacks clear action or outcome.
Bregisters notice lists several final accounts and guardianship filings in Warren County. Executrices and administrators including Samuel and Alfred Thompson, Arthur Tratum, Win Maguire, Alonsom and P. H. Kingsley, Andrew Hertzel, C P Brown, W W Wilour, Sarah C Kelly, Z B Eddy, Rufus P Kang, Rufus P King, J P Jefferson, and others. Entries specify guardianship, maladministration, and partial administration accounts with dates in 1882 1889 and locations in Warren Pa. The session is set for the fifth day of Jane next at 2 o clock P M for confirmation.
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