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Newspaper

Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1894

Page

5

Wedding Bells Ring At Lander And Local Happenings

Thompson Hill reports wedding bells at Lander with an entertainment by Prof. Laning. Ice cream social raised 15 dollars. A new organ arrived for R L Gardner. J G Townsend from Jamestown is repairing his mother's house. Pastors Northrop Case Gabring Burns spoke at local services. Decoration Day observed by M E church with noted orators. Local visits noted for E E Thompson and Miss Cora Phillips. Mrs Marsh Kyler from Warren visiting.

M.E B. F. Case Kisntone B. F. Gabring Busti J.P. Burns Sugar Grove E.E. Thompson Jamestown Cora B. Phillips Warren Marsh Kyler

Praised Remedy Boosts Weak Constitution Believed Best

Cr. L Seaver of Birmingham Connecticut praises Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for building up a weak and debilitated constitution. He says it makes flesh and strengthens the body.

Cr. L. Seaver Birmingham Conn

Death of J W Sherman recalls famed 1862 Sherman well

The obituary notes J W Sherman died in Cleveland last Thursday. It recalls the Sherman well on Foster farm that produced 1000 to 12000 barrels daily in March 1862 and ran until February 1894, netting over 1.5 million for its owner. Sherman, once poor, drilled with horse power, trading an interest for an old horse and later an engine. He remained active in oil, was known in northern fields, and lived for years on Liberty and High streets in Warren. Survived by a wife. his sons died young. His brother H R Sherman of Bradford is a Republican coroner candidate in McKean county.

J. W. Sherman Cleveland Foster Farm Sherman Oid Buuineas Man Warren Liberty and High Street

Youngsville Union meeting in Pa highlights

The Youngs ville Pa union gathered last Monday with officers A Robinson Goodwill Hill Predent Mrs Darius McGee Hast Warren Vice President E Nelson Grand Valley Secretary Callie Mead Youngsville Treasurer and delegates from all unions. G W Brown Youngsville delivered welcome. Horrace Miz London replied. The group reports 6 000 000 pounds paid out in death, accident and old age claims. Warren county received about 300 000 from the Supreme Treasury. Youngsville Union lost 22 members to death. Chautauqua County N Y and Erie County N Y received more. Brokenstraw Valley Union hosted all to hotel hospitality at no charge.

Youngsville A. Robinson Goodwill Hill Darius McGee Hast Warren E. Nelson Grand Valley Secretatary Callie Mead G. W. Brown Horrace Miz London Warren County Supreme Treasury Youngsville Union Chautauqua County N. Y Erie County N Y Brokenstraw Valley Union

Administrator's Notice of Marietta Rice Estate in Eldred County

Letters of administration granted for the estate of Marietta Rice late of Eldred, Warren County Pennsylvania. Debts must be paid and claims presented to the undersigned for settlement. HE. J. Rhinehart, Administrator, Grand Valley, Pa. June 8, 1894.

Marietta Rice Eldred Warren County HE. J. Rhinehart Admir Grand Valley

Wall Paper Store Sola Closes, Sells Stock to Ackley, Chipps

Wall Paper Store Sola certifies the sale of its entire stock and goodwill to Ackley, Chipps and Co at 232 Water Street and closes the business. Old patrons are advised to visit the new store for a full line of wallpaper shades frames oils paints and painters supplies. Warren Pa May 28 1894. -T F Anthony postmaster Promise City Iowa notes Mystic Cure aids rheumatism after limited use. Sold by L G Noyes Co Warren Pa 19 ly.

Ackley, Chipps& Co Water Street T. F. Anthony Promise City Iowa L. G. Noyes & Co Warren Warren, Pa

Woman Overcomes 10 Years Illness After Remedy Trial

Mrs Broma Patterson of Hockland Pa reports to Dr Fenner that after ten years as an invalid with backache headaches and general debility she used two bottles of Kidney and Backache Cure one bottle of Capitol Bitters and one box of Blood and Liver Pills in two months. She gained 33 pounds and was cured.

Broma Patterson Hockland Fenner Hood C. J. Hood & Co Lowell, Maas Sira Heffner Amira

Dr Fenner Pellats Family Physic Promotes Headache Relief

An old advertisement touts Fenner’s Pellats as a cure for sick headaches and constipation, pitching it as the best family physic for home use. The brief copy emphasizes broad relief and domestic suitability.

Death of H. Ken Lyon Sainted Grand Valley educator

Death of H Ken Lyon principal of Grand Valley schools occurred at his Chandlers Valley home in Warren County. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm at U B church Chandlers Valley with large crowds, Odd Fellows pallbearers, AOUW(Y) officiating graveside rites, and music by the Youngsville M E quartet. Reverends Darling and Gage conducted services.

H. Ken Lyon Grand Valley Schools Chandlers Valley U. B. Church Odd Fellows of Grand Valley A. O U. W. Lodge Youngsville M. E. Church Quartette Warren County Rev Darling Gage Chandler's Valley

English Spavin Liniment Advertises Harsh Cure

An old time notice touts English Spavin Liniment as a remedy for horse blemishes, blood spavins, curbs, splints, ring bone, sweeney, stifles, swollen throats, coughs, sprains and more. It claims a one bottle savings of $50 and warrants it as the most wonderful blemish cure known, sold by A N Ritchfield, Craggist, Warren, Pa.

A. N. Ritchfield Craggist Warren Tly

Proposals for Stationery Furnishings and Supplies

In compliance with Pennsylvania law, sealed proposals to furnish stationery, furniture, fuel and other supplies for state departments are invited for the year ending June 1, 1898. Proposals due June 26, 1894, at noon, in the Executive Department Reception Room, Harrisburg. Bond and schedules available from the department. William F. Harrity, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tuesaday Harrisburg William F. Harrity The Commonwealth

Fraser River flood toll rises as waters devastate railways

Vancouver June 4 Four million dollars may not cover the loss from the Fraser River flood as waters keep rising. The huge melt threatens restoration work with no relief in sight. Officials estimate up to 100 lives may be lost, while bridges, tunnels and track on the Canadian Pacific are destroyed. Over 16,000 cattle perish and service from Prevelstoke to the sea is crippled as 2000 workers battle the danger.

Vancouver B.C Canadian Pacific Prevelstoke

School Board elects new officers at annual meeting

The annual meeting for the organization and election of officers of the School Board was held Monday evening. The old Board dissolved at 8 o'clock, and at 8 30 the new Board organized with President Chas. Dinsmioor, secretary W. D. McLaren, treasurer A. J. Hazel tins. Committees named include Teachers and Visitations Dr. W. W. Freeman Mrs. W. J. Richards Prof. W. L. MacGowan. Finance Building and Grounds Dr. W. M. Baker W. D. McLaren J. R. King. Books Printing and Supplies D. I Ball Mrs Peoria Cowan Prof W. L. MacGowan.

Chas. Dinsmioor W. D. McLaren A. J. Hazeltins W. W. Freeman W. J. Richards W. L. MacGowan W. M. Baker J. R. King D. I Ball Peoria Cowan W.L. MacGowan

Princeton Admission Exam Held in Pittsburgh

Examination for entrance to Princeton University Freshman and Sophomore classes will be conducted by the Princeton Club of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh at 516 Market Street beginning June 14 at 11 a.m. A prize of $25.10 is offered for the best Academic School exam, payable upon matriculation in September. Applicants should send names to Francis L. Patton, President, Princeton University. For information contact FRANK WILL0CK, Secretary, 42-31 Second National Bank, Pittsburgh.

Princeton Club Western Pennsylvania Pittsburg Central Board OF Education McClintock Market Street Pittsburgh Francis L. Patton Princeton University Princeton N.J Frank Willock Second National Bank

The Ice Water Habit as a Fiendlike Vice

The Ice Water Habit notes that ice water drinking is an acquired habit as strong as morphine use and hard to break. It claims ice water is disliked by those unaccustomed and unhealthy, advising avoidance for those who can.

Chicago Herald

Beecham's Pills Ad Promises Relief from Constipation

For biliousness and all other conditions resulting from constipation go by the book on Beecham's pills. Book free pills 25¢ at drugstores or write to B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.

Beecham B F Allen Co Canal St New York

Dealing in Human Hair Reveals Hair Trade Secrets

A Pittsburgh Dispatch interview with a wig maker exposes the hidden world of human hair for wigs and switches. He notes sourcing, disease concerns, and strict processing including boiling, chemical treatment, and year-long aging to ensure safety and quality. He also jokes that bald men are harder to please than women.

Pittsburg Dispatch

A Horse With a Mustache In Nashville Gossip

Reporters overhear a street exchange about a horse with a prominent curled mustache tied to a letter carrier Thomas Brown's wagon. The horse, about six years old, was bought from a colored man who had raised it since a colt. the man had kept the whiskers trimmed until Brown acquired the animal.

Bill Thomas Brown Mr. Brown Nashville

New Rabbit Skin Jelly Industry Emerges

Figaro reports a new industry selling rabbit skins to confectioners for calf s foot jelly. Hair used for stuffing couches and hats, skins processed to extract oils. Over 5,000,000 skins are imported into England annually from Melbourne alone.

Figaro England Melbourne

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