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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1894
Page
4
A terse June 1894 item notes political sniping in Congress, comments on figures like Reed and Harrison, and satirizes Senate debate over tariff and currency. It cites the sugar trust, Cleveland-Carlisle ties, and a Harrisburg convention date, with a dig at maritime immigration patterns and a call for Castor Bean plant defense.
A call urging immediate community backing for a Warren YMCA building, praising the backers and committee E. T. Hazeltine W. W. D. Todd and A. H. McKelvy. The piece stresses collective effort, V strong local drive, and urges everyone to participate to realize the long held dream.
A midwestern newspaper column rails at Democratic leadership for allegedly betraying pledges and driving financial distress while contrasting McKinley and Wilson era policies. It questions labor unrest, farm land values, and business failures, notes the Democrat's anniversary, and critiques income tax protests and manufacturers’ support for protectionist measures versus wealth taxes.
On July 1 the new form of postal money order goes on sale enabling larger sums to be sent by letter at lower rates. For 2.50 or less, three cents. 2.50 to 3, five cents. 5 to 10, eight cents. 10 to 20, ten cents. 20 to 50, twelve cents. 50 to 60, twenty cents. 60 to 75, twenty five cents. 75 to 100, thirty cents. Rates align with express companies.
Take Notice of the new Rachet Store at 230 Water Street Warren Pa selling cheap clothing and goods. Ladies wrappers at 7 cents, laundried waists 89 cents, ladies hose skirts and underwear half price. Boys wool suits 2 to 2.88, wheel shoes wholesale prices. Auction dry goods and hats. Call at New Rogers Block while in town. 6-8-2 ae.
Warren County Democrats meet at Warren Court House on June 12 1894 to nominate candidates for Representative in Congress Senator in General Assembly Representative in General Assembly Sheriff Prothonotary and three delegates to the State Convention. Primary polling June 9 from 2 to 9 pm with rules amendments and district delegate selections.
Voting precinct will as soon as practicable name ten other Democrats as vigilance committee and forward their names to the county chairman. If the district neglects to elect such member the delegates from such district to the county convention may appoint. W. BR. Dawson, Chairman.
The National W C T U recommends Saturday June 9 as Flower Mission Day with Scripture text wrapped on blossoms and a white ribbon to comfort the sick and shut-ins. The Onion Signal notes flowers lift spirits, aid health, and ease suffering in hospitals, prisons, and homes.
In Louisville Kentucky a ceremony is planned for June 9 to unveil a marble monument dedicated by local school children to honor Jennie Casseday, the former flower mission superintendent. The event marks her resting place with a simple dignified design.
The criminal term opened with Judge Noyes and marsh and Huntington presiding. Sheriff’s sales listed Elk township property, Pittsfield land, Irvine lot, Warrenboro lot, Bear Lake village lot, Corydon acreage, and other parcels. Early cases included Commonwealth vs Trace for open lewdness and subsequent trials for gambling and larceny by bailee. A major focus was the Warren murder case of the tramps who killed their companion, with John Burkett tried first and key testimony from A. J. Travis about the hillside incident and the accused at the scene.
A jury reached a guilty verdict on manslaughter at six o clock Wednesday after being sequestered until midnight. The Com. vs Carl Williams rape case occupied Thursday in court. Later Com. vs Geo Mehan and others faced riot and assault charges with a continuance bid denied due to absence of two key witnesses who had left the state.
Good appetite signals health, while loss of appetite weakens strength as fuel runs out. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for restoring appetite, aiding digestion, and purifying blood, with universal testimonials from users. Those who never used it should try this season.
The text notes the wise nominations of Geo F Yates and D M Howard from many good candidates. Ackley Chipps Co at 232 Water Street Warren Pa markets wallpaper in parlor dining room and living areas with latest designs. They offer paper hanging graining painting window shades and picture frames with skilled workmen and promise to convince customers. 39.tf
A successful event last Friday evening directed by Miss Fannie Smith featured Mrs. Elsie Warren Meechling’s grand singing and Miss Warren’s contralto solos. Recitations by Miss Smith showed dialect skill and oratorical effect, with a graceful pantomime The Famine from Hawthorne staged by fourteen Grecian-robed youths. Dalrymple accompanied, Delsartean poses displayed meticulous training, and the large audience applauded warmly.
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