Long struggle over the oleomargarine bill in Congress
The House closes a persistent battle led by Representative Scott to protect dairy interests from adulterated margarine. The bill, sent to agriculture after fierce opposition, would tax oleomargarine, require licensing, and prohibit deceptive use as butter, aiming to shield farmers and ensure fair pricing.
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Sid
Scott
Ways and Means Committee
Committee On Commerce
Committee On Agriculture
Hatch
Missouri
House
Mr. Scott
Spheco
K. Dunham
Chicago
Board of Trade
Armour
Reagan
Linler
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
The Common Council Minutes Report
Regular council meeting last Monday noted committee reports and minor actions. sidewalk notices to be served. Market street sewer postponed. borough attorney to remove wires from shade trees. Burgess Morck collected 98 for licenses. 42 arrests in May. 1876 in fines. Bills paid included surveying, repairs, hose house work, painting, wood, street work, lighting.
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Common Council
Meachem
Market Street
Burgess Morck
A.B. Hamilton
E. F. Baker
W. Cogswell
Struthers, Wells & Co
Struthers
Wells & Co
A.A. Davis & Co
Rowland
Fountai
Fox
Thomas
Bellhammer & Lesser
G. Ward
A.D. Wood
J.C Utter
J. M. Poster
P. Beger
A Marrow Escape From Glade Fire
At about 11 last Wednesday night J Martin found a blaze in the tool house beside Len Rowland’s home in Glade. He awakened neighbors and the family after forcing the house door. A wood pile of about 100 cords bordered the two buildings and caught fire. The bucket brigade fought the blaze from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., splitting the pile and checking the flames. Mrs Rowland cooked a lunch that refreshed the workers.
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J. Martin
Len Rowland
Glade
Rowland
Spacially Jim and the Sunday Church Wedding
A fragmentary reminiscence centers on Spacially Jim, youthful charm, and a marriage in a crowded church on a Sunday. The piece blends social reflection with nostalgic lines about courtship and a final vow, reflecting old local color. Local ads follow, including fruit market notes and shop listings for Wm Spinner, John Lanedale, and A A Davis Co.
Railroad Meeting Voices Support At Sugar Grove
Citizens from Sugar Grove, Youngsville, Chautauqua, Panama, Watts Flatts Findley’s Lake and surrounding areas gathered in Sugar Grove on Wednesday of last week to discuss a proposed sea railroad from Youngsville to Sugar Grove. Hon. W iL Shortt was elected president with a slate of vice presidents, and a committee was formed to determine costs and gather further information for the next meeting at Watts Flatts Friday June 73.
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Sugar Grove
Youngsville
Chautauqua
Panama
Watts Fats
Findles'’s Lake
W. Il. Shortt
North East
Rev. J. Hill
D. F. Cook
F. J. Button
Edson Uurlbu
HP. Kernear
H.B. Richardson
J.B. Hamilton
B. F. Lewis
J. Warren Bievcheys
Watts Flatts
C. A. Corwen
P Kinnear
A. Blodgett
Hosea Harris
W. H. Shortt
J. B. Hamilton
Curtis Watts Flatts
Edson Hurlbut
J. B. Richardson
G. W. Appieby
W. L. Sessons
H. P Loomis
A. Wicks
J. F. Hunt
Findley’s Lake
D. P. Horton
Alfred Shost
A Gleam of Hope and Department Reorganization
The Appropriation Bill will authorize reorganizations at the top level and trigger widespread layoffs. Navy and Treasury clerks face pruning with many positions vanishing as Congress adjourns. Treasury staff expect a changed force and nervous days ahead for officials and regular visitors alike.
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Navy Department
Treasury Department
Congress
Public installation of Women’s Relief Corps officers
The Women’s Relief Corps announces a public installation of officers elect at Eben N. Ford Post G A R rooms next Saturday evening. Mrs Anna Wittenmyer will conduct the ceremonies, with music and short addresses by Post representatives. All are invited, especially old soldiers and G A R members and families.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Eben N. Ford
Anna Wittenmyer
G. A. BR
Death of Miss Jane Irvine in Glare
Miss Jane Irvine aged about 76, sister of Guy and T. J. Irvine, died at home in Glare on Thursday June 16. Funeral arrangements to be announced for Saturday.
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Jane Irvine
Guy
T. J. Irvine
Glare
Whitling and Beatty Wed in Oil City Church
Matrimonial notice reports Mr M Hi Whitling of Driscoll Whitling firm and Miss Jennie F Beatty of North Clarendon united in marriage on June 9 1886 at Calvary Evangelical church Oil City Pa. Rev Ian LL Weaver officiated.
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M. Hi. Whitling
Driscoll & Whitling
Jennie IF. Beatty
North Clarendon
Calvary Evangelical Church
Oil City
Ian. LL. Weaver
Worker Dies At Morrison Run Dam Work Site
Michael Moran aged about 49 dropped dead at the Morrison Run dam work site last Tuesday morning. Heart disease caused the death. His brother arrived from Sullivan County to take charge of the body.
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Michael Moran
Morrison Run
Sullivan County
Rev J C Butler Elected Senate Chaplain Without Opposition
The Rev J C Butler, longtime Washington resident and former House Chaplain, was elected Senate Chaplain without opposition. A Lutheran pastor, he founded Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington and led efforts aiding freedmen and Germans, with ties to Howard University and prominent national figures.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
J. G. Butluminaire
Cambetland
County Academy
Pennsylvania College and Seminary
Gettys- Dura
Puma
Theological Institution
Luther Place Memorial Church
United States
Sonhletics
Special Bell Bros Sale on Ladies Underwear and Accessories
Bell Bros announces a three day sale Thursday Friday Saturday June 10 11 12 1986 featuring deep discounts on ladies underwear chemises drawers skirts corset waists and linen handkerchiefs with fabrics muslin embroidery and lace from Fruits and Lonsdales plus bargain gauze vests Balbriggan vests and numerous other items highlighted by marked reductions and special display items.
The Mozart Concert at Library Hall
The Mozart Society’s second grand concert at Library Hall Thursday evening drew praise for meticulous preparation by members. With the conductor absent, soloists and choruses impressed the audience, while Prof Briefly earned commendation for voice culture efforts. The reviewer laments low local attendance and notes underappreciation for home efforts.
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Mozart Society
Library Hall
Warren
Corydon Hotel Adds Mammoth Hall For Friday Opening
Joseph Lisle, owner at Corydon, has re fitted his hotel and added a dancing hall larger than any in the region. The mammoth ball will open Friday evening, July 2, with Prof. Reig's orchestra from Warren providing music. Invitations have been issued and a grand time is anticipated.
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Corydon
Joseph Lisle
Prof. Reig
Warren
Gladstone Defeated as Ireland Bill Clears Second Reading
A crowded St Stephens witnessed heated debate on Ireland's freedom as Gladstone's government faced a historic defeat, division 311 to 301 in favor of the second reading. Parnell and Croseden spoke strongly amid cheers, while Gladstone received a tumultuous ovation before adjournment.
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St. Stephens
Gard Iew
Glidetune
Ion
Croseden Rose
le Fineal
Réland
Sperk
Parnell
Gladstone
House of Commons
Randolph Churchill
Parnellites
Mr. O'Connor
Sir William Harcourt
Mr. Gladstone
Chamberlin
Judas Iscariot
Orange Riots in Ireland Shake Batrast City
In Batrast on June 9 Orangemen rioted burning two houses and looting whiskey shops. Police clashed with rioters injuring about twenty five with buckshot as crowds proclaimed anti papal slogans and effigies were burned. Local Orange leader Mathers threatened to seize control before military intervention.
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Ireland
Batrast
Orangemen
Gadstone
Parnell
Mathers
Honeymoon Ends As President Leaves Deer Park
The President departed Deer Pann at 1 37 p m after a stay of several days described as very enjoyable by the president who wished to return to work on extensive official business. Crowds greeted the couple along the route to Washington and the party was driven straight to the White House on arrival.
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Washington
White House
Independence Day Plans Planned by Warren Committees
The Fourth celebration committees are appointed to organize a proper Independence Day program. The plan will be prepared and issued in a few days and promises to be one of Warren's most interesting events.
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Warren
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