Warren County Prothonotary race announced amid wider political rancor
Grance P. Okan of Warren Borough announces candidacy for Prothonotary awaiting Democratic County Convention. The State Democratic Convention is set for July 16. The piece surveys recent vetoes, school funding debates, and Republican infighting, noting two Prothonotary announcements and a Sheriff bid, with local party planning a June 2 convention.
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Grance P. Okan
Warren Borough
Warren County
Pennsylvania Returning Board forms to count state treasurer vote
The legislature passed and the governor signed a bill creating a Returning Board to count the vote for State Treasurer. The board comprises the Governor, Judge L. D. Wetmore, President pro tem, the Speaker of the House, four Senators, and six House members, avoiding a special session.
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L. D. Wetmore
Republican Committee Names Miles for State Convention
The Republican County Committee appointed M Miles Esq as Representative Delegate to the State Convention for his service in hospital matters. Gen Allen named a Senatorial delegate. The new Illinois liquor law allows all residents to vote on licenses in their town with separate rules for large cities.
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Republican County Committee
M. Miles
Gen. Allen
Miles
Ilinois
What Shall Be Done Politically in Warren County
A pressed editorial urges Democrats and Greenbackers to unite or risk continued Republican dominance. It argues a fusion or overtures between the two factions could defeat the Republicans, while separate tickets would ensure Republican victory. The piece critiques past canvass behavior and calls for judicious, cooperative action to alter county politics.
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Greenbackers
Lepger
Republicana
Warren County
Greenback Party
Republican Party
Political row over Hayes veto and army at polls
The Bradford Sunday News argues Hayes vetoed an Army bill and then sent another, framing a simple issue for voters. The piece warns against allowing soldiers at election polls to aid one party, calling it dangerous and un-American, and predicts 1880 voters will repudiate such a proposition and defend civilian rule. It notes General Grant’s San Francisco reception and critique of party-driven actions.
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Hayes
America
England
Union
Home Militia
Ayes
American People Will Repudiate This Proposition of Mr. Hayes
Democratic Party
Grant
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Bradford Sunday News
Death of Asa Packer at 63 in Philadelphia
Asa Packer, of Mauch Chunk and a dominant coal and railroad figure in northeastern Pennsylvania, died at his Philadelphia home on Sunday evening May 18 after a lingering illness. Born in Mystic Connecticut in 1805 to poor parents, he rose from canal driver to contractor and coal shipping magnate, pivotal in building the Lehigh Valley railroad and the Williamsport refinery, later serving two terms in Congress and a gubernatorial bid. His loss will be felt in Carbon, Monroe, Northampton and Luzerne counties where his influence and wealth shaped industry and politics.
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Asa Packer
Philadelphia
Mauch Chunk
Mr. Packer
Mystic
Connecticut
Susquehana County
Loming
New York
Susutelana
Sarah M. Blakelee
Packer
Lehigh Canal
Lehigh
Pottsville
Maneh Chank
Lehigh Valley
Commodore Stockton
Pennsylvania
Pierce
General Geary
Williamsport
Carbon
Monroe
Northampton
Luzerne
Whitewash allegations hit Pitt Riot bill probe chair
The Pittsburgh Riot bill probe centers on Jacob Chandler Gatchell chairman of the committee appointed by Speaker Long to uncover corruption in passing the bill. Gatchell a Lancaster County physician and Republican legislator faces critique for alleged bias and a possible whitewash agenda alongside other members, with Philadelphia Press noting expectations of favorable certificates.
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Long
Pittsburgh
Lancaster County
East Nottingham
Chester County
Fifty Third
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Martieville
Gatchell
Tew
Charles 8
Wolfe
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Farmers Must Read To Lead In Government
A Democratic Messenger editorial urges farmers to seize their leisure to read and educate themselves to better represent agricultural interests in legislation. It argues that farmers are a key nation builder and should cast off demagogic influence through informed discussion and informed votes.
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United States
Democratic Messenger
Grant to take presidency of Atlantic and Great Western
The London Railway News reports that after the receiver is removed and control restored to the proprietors General Grant will accept the presidency. His railroad experience and global reputation are seen as securing the proprietors’ interests and protection. Also noted is a Florida man growing three acres from a single grain planted three years ago. Zach Chandler denies intoxication in his last speech.
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London Railway News
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
Grant
United States
Gen. Grant
Florida
Frontier Romance Ends In Elopement At Fort Abraham Lincoln
A frontier romance unfolds at Fort Abraham Lincoln Dakota Territory as Charles Mellier an enlisted man in the Seventh Cavalry elopes with Miss Mellville daughter of Frank Mellville a St Paul merchant. The pair marry in Jamestown and Mellier faces punishment for absence without leave while his father in law seeks his discharge from service. Mellier remains confined in a dungeon cell awaiting outcome.
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Fort Abraham Lincoln
Dakota Territory
East
Seventh Cavalry
Charles Mellier
Bismarck
Frank
Mellville
St. Paul
Minn
Miss Mellville
Carrolton Hall
Mellier
Jamestown
Jackson
Dick Deadeye
Ralph Rackstraw
Joseph Porter
Josephine
Melville
United States Service
Health in the City and Mountain Cure Tales
A parlor scene contrasts Mrs Grown and Mrs White as they discuss health and summer in the White Mountains. Mrs White credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and the Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her strength, noting better results than the mountain trip. Also referenced are a Catholic Pope quip and a cotton and cat anecdote, plus a Nebraskan grasshopper note.
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Dr. Pierce
White Mountains
Long Branch
If Congress backs army bill or vetoes it
The speaker questions Mays and Congress about vital army bill sections. He imagines a world with free elections and citizen protections, contrasting a government under law with bayonet rule. He asks what happens if liberty rests on freemen’s ballots.
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Mayes
Congress
Lis
Bill
Glen
Democratic Congress
Astonishing Fall of Leaves Covers County Grounds
Report from county buildings south of the city on Friday noon describes a vast fall of soft maple leaves over a large ground area reaching from the Penitentiary to the Insane Asylum and Poor House. The leaves drifted straight down with little wind, creating a stormlike cover across fields and brooks.
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Insane Asylum
Penitentiary and Poor House
Valambrosia
Rochester Republican
Please Don't Say No Think a Minute First
Harper's Magazine excerpt recalls a five year old girl Belle asking to visit a playmate and pleading for parents to think a minute before denying. The vignette honors thoughtful parental restraint and avoids hasty refusal in everyday requests. It underscores the value of pausing to consider a child’s perspective before replying.
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Harper's Magazine
Belle
Papa
Carrie
A Long Delightful Day of Sunshine and Health
An old advertisement extols Sandalice and Sandaline Elixir as cures for headaches back pains nervousness kidney and liver complaints dyspepsia and female troubles. It promises relief with a diuretic action and safe results or money back, citing testimonials from Terre Haute Indiana and Dr Gounod, with pricing at $1 and a note to send for more information.
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CO. T. Stamford
Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy praised in letter
A letter from Eugen y Sayler of Auburn New York dated September 14 1877 extols Dr M M Fenner Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic noting a four pound gain after two thirds of a bottle. The writer credits its cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and general debility and lists numerous conditions it purportedly treats including biliousness jaundice skin eruptions rheumatism sleeplessness dropsy and bronchitis. It also mentions related products and dealer sales.
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Auburn
N. Y
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
David 5
Crane
Rochester
Urane
Eugeny
Sayler
Fenner
Trial of Faith in a Boston Courier Letter from Harrie
A sister in law of Mrs Freeman in NaAntIch Mass reports a painful trial of faith after her sister went to jail. The letter describes a father Charlie and his wife Edie believing God would resurrect Edie to prove divine power. They describe Abrahamic faith, innocence, and a hope to awaken the church. An Atlanta blackmailer arrest is noted at end.
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Naatich
Mass
Freeman
Barnstabee
Charlie
God
Christ
Abraham
Isaac
Sinai
Edie
Jacob
Church of God
Elijah
Elisha
Apostles
Harrie
Boston Courier
Atlanta Darkey
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Hint
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Pennsylvania Returning Board
Ston
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Eve
Bob Caalyeaa
Talmage
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Scudder
India
Nebrask
Hbel
E. C. Coox
Clemons
Singer
Cts
Justs
E.C. Cook
J. K. Whayver
Agt
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Bucklen
A. W. Merck & Co
Augasin
C. P. Henry
Paris
Sera & Co's
the Singer Manufacturing Co
Second Am Liberty Streets
Penna
E. GC
Coox
W. W. Bonew
Apriati
Warren Music Store
A.J. Foverx
Boston
Fourtee Seara
Bucklin’s
Arnica
A. W. Morck & Co
Sepaiy
Hunter’s
Wexits
Cedar Avenue
Mim
Cleveland
Earth
Gril
Piagne
Conhle
Pontine
Bik Dobbeduye
Agening Honk
Bane Crea
Aderese
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington
New Jersey
U.G.A
Henry’s
Brussels
Parmlee & Henry
A. A. Davis & CO
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the Ledger Office
John
JT. Carter
Titusville, PA
Cassimeres
House of
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Titusville
Corwin & Aix
West Spring
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