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Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1884

Page

4

Democratic County Convention Set for June 24 at Warren Court House

The Democratic County Committee of Warren County met at the Wetmore, Noyes & Pinchley office and fixed June 24 at 2 PM for the county convention at the Warren Court House to nominate candidates for the general election. Delegates will be sent by township and borough with specified counts for Drakenstraw, Pleasant, Lohmpaous to Pittsfield, Oonewango, Sugar Grove, Snerry Grove, Spring Creek, Surgeon, Sheffield, Deerfield, South Wes, Elk Trump 2, Watson 2.

Warrie Gonusty Wetmore Noyes & Pinchley Court House Warren bor+ Dagh Drakenstraw Pleasant Lohmpaous Pittsfield Oonewango Sugar Grove Snerry Grove Spring Creek Sheffield Deerfield South Wes

Drowned at Mosquito Inlet and political turmoil in Warren county

The piece notes the drowning of Guy E. O. Babcock and two others at Mosquito Inlet Florida. It reports Gen. Babcock as chief engineer of the Fifth Lighthouse District and includes politics about the Democratic and Republican conventions, Henry Brace, C. M. Shortt, and local party tensions in Warren county with calls for caucuses and vigilance by township committees.

Guy. E. O. Babcock Mosquito Inlet Florida Levi Lucky Benj. P. Suter Gen. Babcock Shortt Assembly Republican Party Henry Brace C. M. Shortt Webster Brainerd Erie Mail

Chicago National Convention Chooses Lynch as Temporary Chairman

The Republican National Convention in Chicago elected Hon. John R. Lynch of Mississippi as temporary chairman by 431 to 387, a result seen as Blaine-backed. Lynch addressed the gathering well, while Gen. John B. Menderson of Missouri was later chosen permanent chairman amid ongoing discussions and a notable women’s suffrage resolution.

Carica Chicago John R. Lynch Mississippi Lynch Clayton Blaine Titus,Sheard New York Lee Franklin John B. Menderson Missouri Hoar Massachusetts

Grant and Ward profits spark renewed public letter call

The World urges Gen Grant to publish another explanatory letter after testimony by James D. Fish that he helped himself to 475000 dollars from Grant Ward in three years. It argues Grants and Ulysses were partners and could have earned about 950000 dollars, asking for a clear public statement of profits and their handling.

Gen. Grant James D. Fish Marine Bank Grant & Ward Ulysses Fish Wall Street Gen Grant

Prohibition Convention Chooses Warren County Delegates

The Warren county prohibitionists met in Templars Hall Irvington on June 4 with Geo Wright as county committee chairman and Rev Davies as secretary. Nominees include Hiram Andrews for Assembly Judge Black for Congress at large Borland for Congress 27th District Hosea Harmon and D H Reno for county commissioners Burgett for Register and Recorder Day White Auditor T M Messner for Jury Commissioner and P J Shel for Warren Academy trustee.

Warren County Templars Hall Irvington Geo. Wright Rev. Davies Hiram Andrews Garland Judge Black Lancaster Congress Borland Franklin Hosea Harmon Sugar Grove D. H. Reno Grand Valley Burgett Register Day White Messner Warren P. J. Shel Glade Warren Academy

Penn Bank Failure Under State Investigation

Wm Wn Riddle assigned all estate to Geo B Gordon for creditors of the Penn Bank. Attorney General Cassidy arrived to lead the state investigation into possible criminal or civil action. The bank's closure left about $10,000 of state money on deposit.

Wm. WN. Riddle Geo. B. Gordon Penn Bank State Cassidy Penn Cassidy

Who Cleaned Out the Penn Bank

An intimate friend of George W. Rowley the Penn Bank bookkeeper said today that checks for D. Wilson & Co Hill & Co and Watson & Co were drawn and signed by President Riddle who represented all these firms. The blind pool lost over 4 000 000 in oil and overdrafts on the bank reach 300 000. Riddle once held 400 000 shares and lost them in oil.

Prrissurne George W. Rowley Penn Bank D. Wilson &Co Hill & Co Watson & Co Riddle

Boats Bicycles and Hay Fever Opening Outdoor Season Woes

The piece laments hay fever among outdoor sports enthusiasts as rowers and other athletes suffer sneezing and watery eyes for months. Ely's palm cures sufferers, with cheap pleasant relief promised, while Joseph's Oil is advertised for stomach pains and cholera morbus. A silk and dress goods sale at Hunters is noted.

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McCalmont Oil Notes Highlight Field Shutdowns and Deals

The McCalmont Oil Company reports 25 wells shut in the field. Pickett and Condin expect to reach the sand to dry on the Roy lease. Beatty finishes another No 1 producer on Beatty farm. Rogers Bros sell a large Morrison Run oil interest for 30000 dollars near their lumber mill. Verbeck just finished No 2 on the Sandbank lot. Glade produces 90 barrels in first 24 hours. Weible well at Wardwell district starts 1000 barrel rate, now around 730. Oil at 75 cents dulls producer sentiment. high wells paused on top of sand. Warren would see lively times with dollar oil this summer. Wesley Chambers sells 50 acres to Anchor Company for 40000 and buys 200 acres from Rogers Co near the Hoffman well for 20000. The Weible Glade well is among the territory’s largest producers, with Geo. Marsh as a third owner. Marsh had long operated at a loss, now his stake is valued at about 40000. Also mentions heart remedy claims and various ads, including Dr Graves Heart Regulator and a dress goods sale. A laughter-inducing Cow Boy Condition Powder ad follows, with testimonials. Married notice: Frank J. Schuler to Miss Hell Brasington at the Lutheran parsonage, Glade Township, Warren County.

McCalmont Oil Company Pickett & Condin Roy D. Beatty Beatty Farm Rogers Bro’s Morrison Run Chas. Verbeck Glade Weible Wardwell Warren Dollar Oil Wesley Chambers R. B. Stewart Consideration Rogers Cro’s Offman Geo. Marsh

Candidates Named for County Commissioner by Democratic County Convention

A dated slate announces Putte Leonnant Joseph Clinton A McKinsey W J F Strigar David MayAn Ben Franklin Darius Mrap Adam Shutt as county commissioner candidates subject to Democratic convention action. George W. Kinnear is named for Register and Recorder awaiting convention action.

Putte Leonnant Joseph Clinton Mead and Shefield A. McKinsey Irvington W. J F. Strigar, Esq Pittsfield David MayAn Farmington Township Ben Franklin Farmington Darius Mrap Adam Shutt Conenango Register and Recorder George W. Kinnear Office of Register and Recorder

Warren County Agricultural Society Incorporation Notice

Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Lourief Common Pleas of Warren County on the 4th Monday in July, 18H, under the act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the charter of an intended corporation to be called The Warren County Agricultural Society. The object is to promote farming and agricultural interests and to enjoy all rights and privileges of the act and supplements. Allen & Miggins, June 6, 1834. Solicitors.

Lourief Common Pleas Warren County the Commonwealth of Pennsylvainia Warren County Agricultural Society Allen & Miggins Pennsylvania Harrisburg Western Pennsylvania Telegraph Company Greene Washington Beaver Lawreace Mercer Crawford Erie Warren Forest Venango Butler Allegheny Westmoreland Fayette Somerset Indiana Armstrong Clarion McKean Elk Jefferton Clearfield Cambria Blair Bedford Centre Cameron James B. Washington Johns McCleae Nel&son Griswo Harry 8. Burgesse Frank R. Pinkerton

Warren Library Association seeks charter amendment

Corporation notice states The Warren Library Association has applied to the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County to enlarge its income rights and holdings in Teal Estate from $2100 to $10,001, to be heard at the first court meeting after three successive weeks of publication.

Court of Common Pleas Warren County Warren Library Association

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