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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1885
Page
4
Fifteen new styles of type were received at THE LypGeR office this week for commercial job printing. The expansion allows quick, high quality work with guaranteed satisfaction and competitive prices. Skilled workmen are employed and patronage is respectfully solicited.
A fragmentary forecast notes the Tidioute delegation aims to push a sheriff candidate at the Republican county convention and break the Warren wing. It mentions Swede voters in Sugar Grove backing a prothonotary bid with slim odds and predicts local papers will align with the ticket depending on candidates.
The Erie Herald sees no House fight over the next speaker as GOP papers speculate on tariff lines and factional splits. It cites Randall denial and says reliable indications point to no contest and a Democratic session marked by uncommon humanity.
An enterprising Pittsburg speculator plans a large frog pond in the Allegheny valley. After weeks of local speculation, the exact site is believed to have been decided only days ago, with an agent visiting Warren to advance the venture.
A local note contemplates a speculator leasing the Warren water works to catch and sell all frogs in the main and reservoir. The piece suggests the venture could employ many families and boost local trade, while hoping the deal also covers removal of snakes and other reptiles from mains and pipes.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report from the New York Sun notes spylike nocturnal briefings to Aly G. Buaire by Republican officeholders, while President Cleveland faces long nights at the White House. It also covers Rev Henry Ward Beecher announcing a final sermon series on evolution and religious truth, with praise for his enduring pulpit prominence.
A Southern reader recalls the Allegheny river rafting era, praising the old crews and pilots, detailing landing, coupling up, and river life rituals. The piece laments passing of raftmen, changes in logging, and the fading of the era, ending with a personal sign-off from Pine Bluff, Ark.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union reports significant turnout at Woodford Court House meetings this week. Young men showed notable interest and many signed the pledge. Future gatherings move to the M. E. church for continued efforts.
The high school presents a Thursday evening program at Library Hall featuring declamations recitations dialogues and music with reserved seating. Friday evening offers graduating exercises at 8 oclock with free admission includes essays music a diploma presentation class song and a Sunday sermon by Rev A W Ryan at Trinity Memorial Church May 24.
Mrs. C F Andrews of Pittsfield died May 11 after a long illness. Born Aug 6 1821 in Ellery N Y maiden Gillis she married Robert Andrews May 23 1841 and lived in Pittsfield. Surviving sons R L and Otis cared for her. Funeral arrangements followed from St John’s 2d verse of chapter 14 with Rev A Goodrich present. large crowd attended. Also notes on John Jobs aged 81 dying May 12 in Spring Creek, oldest settler of the area, patient in suffering, his faith hopeful for the future.
O C Messenger arrived in New York with his clerk Jerry Laquay to buy goods. Fishing drew attention as Carry visitors reported success on trout streams. Sheriff Allen and Ed Bush of the Lollfice were in town last week. Dennis Johnson of Curry was in town weekly. Mrs Lechel Gifford of Westfield and Mrs Gertie Mctywre of Pittsfield visited acquaintances here. G A McKinney and wife were in town Sunday. Minnie Wright spent Sabbath at Green Monree. Clyde Wright and Gertrude Irvine visited friends in Gailana Wrightsville. May 19.
In Calamity Hollow dated May 20, residents such as Chules Benedict and William Schoider appear in everyday notes. J. Breen begins peeling bark, Charles Milloas cleans, and Miss Jeanie Delo starts school while Miss Hattie Delo expects Bradford return. A youth chorus of local quirks and a promotion for Ayer s Sarsaparilla rounds out the column.
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