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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
4
A 19th century column argues against casual summer writers, noting that eager individuals like a student, minister, lawyer, or grocer seek to write for pay without experience. It asserts journalism requires diligent study and continuous mental effort, comparing it to sacrosanct professions like surgery or law.
A column praises tree species for urban shading with Salisburia adiantifolia Magnolia acuminati Paulownia imperialis and Liquidambar styraciflua noting their virtues and flaws A Presbyterian minister endorses bicycles as a grace and suggests cobblestones be paved for bike routes plus a call for church support The piece also comments on sugar beet policies and a record NY real estate price for a small business lot showing $325 000 in 26 by 62 feet at about $200 per square foot
Mrs. C S Abell of 1 Roberts Avenue Syracuse reports relief from liver complaint and rheumatism after using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. She praises the remedy after six bottles and mentions a friend healed. The ad claims cures for skin diseases nervousness dyspepsia and various female ailments and lists prices.
A storefront ad by G. H. Stickland touts cash discounts and aggressive pricing. It promises cheaper-than-others goods, including tea, coffee, crackers, hams, syrup, buckwheat, canned fruits, seeds, onion sets, and more, inviting customers to bring produce and compare, located in Waters' block near Po.
Advertised letters include Mrs Frank Cottrell Miss Apnabelle Daley Mrs Nate Kean Mrs Ella Kidd Mrs John A Simensstrom Edward Holtzworth Geo Anderson Charley H Johnson Benny P Black Archie Thompson Alfred Bernard Myer Thompson Jr J W Bennett M R Welch John Gill Jay Weimer Henry F. All letters not called for in two weeks go to the dead letter office Please say Advertised when calling for letters Jo M Steert rep P M Warren Pa also includes an ad for Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia priced 75 cents by L Groves & Co Warren Pa and a note that Hi Pop Anson will be a big stage hit as he is at bat
The Siggins family held its annual reunion in Brokanstraw Park with about 280 members from across the country. A thunderstorm delayed tabes but the program proceeded at one o clock with music, readings, and a genealogy history by Justina Siggins. The gathering adopted a motion for a next year reunion and announced new officers to plan the time and place. The history traces John Siggins and descendants from 1793 in Center county to present, noting several military service members and wide geographic spread.
June 21 report from the tug Albert Victor returning to Weymouth describes passing two miles of floating barrels boxes and oil slick twelve miles southwest of Portland Bill in the English Channel. A carved mahogany stanchion four feet long and wreckage have washed ashore at Gadnor. Presumed collision sunk the vessel. One will do from New Castle.
The Warren Ball Association met Wednesday night in the new club room to elect a director to fill the vacancy from J N Craft's resignation and to replace President Reed. The secretary's finances were reviewed, an itemized receipts and expenditures statement ordered, and subscriptions reported with $1.00 collected. The office of President was dispensed with in favor of a three member executive committee elected by stockholders from the board of directors, with H W Neily and S J Franklin filling vacancies on the board. The executive committee members elected were H W Pickett, George F Yates, and S J Franklin, who will select a chairman to perform duties of President.
In a dramatic Monday night upset at Franklin, Our Owns defeated Boyd’s Buffaloes on their home turf. The town, blanketed by a smoky sunset, witnessed Franklin’s star Browsh and Hewitt fail to stop Our Owns’ strong offense as Hewitt’s substitute holdout unsettled the Buffaloes. Our Owns earned the win on merit, signaling a peak performance by the visiting club.
Franklin wins on better fielding and quiet home crowd as Warren falters for Our Own. Carrick pitches well with little support while Vetters and Duncan spark offense. Low attendance underscores tense, uneventful contest despite key miscues and standout defensive plays.
An impromptu recital was held Monday evening at the home of Dr J C Russell. Mrs George W Dixon played piano with Miss Storey as contralto and reader. Mr Betts sang baritone in a program including Merry June and The Brook with piano accompaniments.
DUNEIRE June 27. Fourteen years ago the Erie road was assessed 2 584 47 for payments in that city which it refused to pay. The matter has traveled through courts and the city wins finally collecting over 4 600 including interest and expenses for the original assessment.
Our mothers meeting was held at Sister Carrie Baldensperger’s home in North Clarendon. It opened with singing and a scripture lesson from Romans twelve. Rev Mrs Devaux led prayers and a chart talk urged placing Christ in hearts for saving souls. Lunch followed, served by four sisters.
Tuesday evening the North Glade Loyal Temperance Legion presented its commencement at Mrs W D Wintons Conéwango street with class songs essays and readings led by Archie Johns Mary Winton Leta Stone Ethel Liggins Maggie Kubelin Emme Nesmith Adda Miller and others Presentation of diplomas followed by a reception hosted by North Glade W C T U serving ice cream and cake Supt J Hare led the program with Belle Doughty as Co Supt
Dear Mrs. Hare I regret my inability to attend your commencement exercises but send congratulations and a handshake to each graduate. The speaker urges lasting effort beyond studies, accountability for choices, and using knowledge of alcohol and narcotics to help others. Hold fast to the truth the truth shall make you free.
A temperance themed message from Belle Doughty urges careful regard for the convention motto Lifting Others as we Climb and calls for influence to aid the plan for a County Executive Royal Temperance Legion. The note hints at juvenile work and community reform efforts amid local chatter.
A historical note extols a great raw food extract as a fortifying remedy to shield children from cholera infantum, describing its preventive power and promise in strengthening the young body's defenses.
A short note emphasizes that Bovinixz is a food product and not a medicine while suggesting a few drops added to a infant’s milk. The statement contrasts Bovinine’s long standing medical use with Bovinixz’s non medicinal nature.
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