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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1884
Page
1
A June correspondence from Washington discusses campaign nastiness between Republicans and Democrats, praising Tilden's letter while weighing party risks. It cites railroading growth, river and harbor funding, and sees Andrews as a practical choice, arguing for cross-party support to avoid Democratic defeat.
A Pa letters to the Ledger argues that Democrats and Greenbackers should nominate F. W. Andrews of Garland as Prohibition candidate for Assembly. The writer cites bloc support from loyal Democrats disillusioned with Brace and accuses some Brace backers of whisky ring ties as motive for a union ticket to defeat the opposition.
CAPT W C Cotter of SVILLE Pa announces he may seek Assembly if the Democratic County Convention approves. He recalls his Civil War service, pledges to act with equity and justice, and says he would accept the nomination if the convention so desires and elected by Warren County voters.
A Warren cigar manufacturer visits the city with an unset diamond valued at 90 dollars secreted on him. A lady clerk takes the gem for inspection and, after a tussle, swallows it to her fear and the gem disappears. The man fears consequences.
D Lee McMillin son of D J and Margaret McMillin died at Garland on June 7 at an unknown age. He was born in East Liberty Pittsburgh and lived there eight years. Funeral verse laments loss as a flower lent by God. Railroads heading west from Buffalo organize excursions to the Democratic convention in Chicago.
Gen Alester Clymer prominent congressman and iron manufacturer dies at Reading Pa on June 12 1854 born Berks County Pa November 8 1827. He studied at Princeton read law in Reading Pottsville later returned to Reading and built a business empire with pig iron furnaces. A Democrat who once ran for governor and served in the Pennsylvania Senate he was noted as a strong public speaker and trustee and held roles in the State Board of Revenue Commissioners and Public Charities. His career contrasted with then current temperance fights and liquor licensing disputes in Warren where associates allegedly favored licenses over merit despite protests from communities and temperance groups.
A Warren court session heard 3 hotel license and 15 beer license applications. Citizens, over 200, urged license reductions or abolition, criticizing certain licenses as failing to meet the law. They claimed President Judge W D Brown would act, but faced alleged interference by George Bates and Paul Brown on the bench.
A Louisville Commercial clipping notes Burr Robbins and menageries perform two shows daily with a parade through city streets. The article hails the dogs, a 21 bands high giant horse, and the behemoth blood sweating creature, promising order and safety for visitors while urging families to attend.
Farmers advised to keep ahead of work with late sown peas bug free and to provide animals varied fodder. Beekeeping relief from bee stings and soil upkeep for flax and clover hay. Butter packing steps include washing, salting, and brine aging. Buckwheat as green manure yields honey and fodder with 20 to 25 bushels per acre, sown late June to early July. cure in small stacks.
A collection of horticulture notes covers propagation of shrubs and verbena, avoiding dirty pots, and the popularity of old fashioned shrubs. It warns against moss on soil surfaces in camellias, and emphasizes thorough watering to prevent drought damage while noting risks of overwatering. Deep covering of seed beds can block oxygen and kill germinating seeds.
Dan Rice the showman and temperance advocate visited Chattanoogas this week to lecture under the Y M C A. His generous nature gave way to camaraderie and he got drunk. The Y M C A canceled his engagement after a hasty meeting.
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