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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1884
Page
4
In a letters column tone, the writer condemns Treasurer McAulay for omitting the tax sale advertisement from the Leaper newspaper. The piece asserts the action harms public interest, questions official accountability, and warns readers of political misjudgment and consequences to the official's reputation.
The Rochester Post Express reports final arrangements for presenting Grover Cleveland's presidential claims in Chicago. It notes Cleveland's rehabilitated public image after approving the Roosevelt bill and discusses potential rivals and a possible Vice Presidential candidate, with references to John M. Palmer and A. W. Swas. It comments on historical figures Blaine and Buchanan era judgments, and remarks on the imperfect nature of famous men.
An interview with Gen. Grant in Washington reveals his preference for John A. Logan as President and his lack of favor for Arthur and Blaine. He criticizes Democratic tariff postures, hints Republicans will win, and praises Tilden while noting Sherman’s potential.
Ex sheriff S W Davis denies being a candidate for any legislature. The notice clarifies reports from last week that he might run, stating he will not seek office. The piece also cites mining industry shares by nation amid a broader layout of regional production and a brief genealogical note on Adelaine Neilson formerly Lizzie Bland.
It is announced Mr. Stafford will play the Merchant of Venice instead of Othello. Talks of private parties building a large boarding house for Warren school students in embryo. "Prue Bine" scheduled in Library Hall April 7 under Watson Hose. A six tenement housing scheme with five thousand dollars expected, board members involved. Warren oil fields expand with Cobham estate operations. Chamber's well yields 300 barrels daily near Page farm. Clarendon wells also at 300 barrels. Gas flames light eastern Warren nights from nearby wells. R C Schnur buys a town lot near Pleasant side of the river and half of a Second Street brick house. awaits season growth in real estate as vacant lots are scarce.
A recent board of trade meeting adopted a constitution and referred the by-laws back to committee for completion. Initiation is set at one dollar with annual dues of four dollars paid quarterly. A.J. Davis was recommended to open a butter market. next week’s adjourned meeting aims to finalize the organization.
Democratic caucus endorses the Morrison tariff bill. A substitute proposal aims to allow amendments after committee of the whole review. Carlisle pushes tobacco tax repeal and fruit brandy tax cut. votes 883 to 27 in favor. Randall and Rea gan of Texas oppose the bill as presented.
The Library Loan Exhibit runs April 22 to 26 in Library Hall with daily entertainments each evening. Admission is 25 cents for any part of the building, funds to furnish the Library room, organized by the friends of the Library. A daily paper will chronicle all novelties on display.
Mr William Green a Warren to Glade oil well contractor fell from the wire Suspension bridge Wednesday night. One foot entangled in wires or woodwork arrested his fall into deep water below but his leg was broken. A passerby freed him and got him home. no further details available.
Special Notice announces Bell Bros Warren grand opening on Thursday April 2 with the largest stock of Spring Goods and new Dress and Fancy items. Also promotions include pre opening showings and an April 2 card giveaway to every resident, plus a sale preview on March 29 with Manchester Prints and Domestic Ginghams. Includes health ad for Graves Heart Regulator and Evans Rifle catalogue from Great Western Gun Works.
Prothonotary S H Briggs Deputy notes a docket of civil actions set for trial on the first Monday in April 1881 in Warren Pennsylvania. The list includes Andrew Platt vs T J Porterfield W Brenan vs Alex McLain Lurner & Son vs G W and W A Irvine J A Weible vs Darius Mead and others. Names appear with various defendants and plaintiffs across multiple cases.
A letter dated March 25, 1884 from Cornplanter writer Jonatun Purce thanks residents of Hodes's Row Elkop for a generous aid package. Purce, bedbound and battling consumption, credits medicine and provisions that improve his condition and future prospects. He notes kindness from white neighbors and asks Gus to read the note to benevolent friends, sending the items via David Cordon.
The piece argues the Republican party supports high tariffs, yielding large annual government surpluses and delivering a sham reduction last year. It portrays Democrats as historically free traders, warns of a Republican victory if protection persists, and highlights revenue reform as the only growing national issue, challenging Democrats to align.
An old advertisement touts Pratt's Aromatic Geneva Gin made by distillation from juniper berries buchu leaves gentian and other ingredients. It claims to cure Bright's Disease kidney inflammation and other urinary issues. The ad offers a guaranteed refund if claims fail and lists Samuel Pratt contact in New York and L. G. Noyes as agent.
For sale 70 feet of No 1 draining pipe and shop good as new. Apply at ds office.
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