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Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1888

Page

6

Warren County Democrats seek strong county slate

The Warren county convention plans to nominate a solid ticket for fall offices with an uninstructed congressional delegation option. Richard Shugert is favored for assembly, Rankin for assembly, and McIntyre or Ellis possible for sheriff while Prothonotary candidates include Homer Pruston and Harry Jennings. The license issue looms, court rulings spark pro and anti drives, and business concerns frame the temperance debate as voters prepare for June term actions.

Warren County Congress Assembly Richard I. Shugert North Clarendon Shugert W.O A. Rankin Warren Sheriff Archie McIntyre Sugar Grove Lauries Ellis McIntyre Freehold Farmington Elis Mead Sheffield Kinazua Prothunutur Homer Pruston Harry Jennings Tidicute Express Express Company Higuer United Business Interests The Ledger

Warren County and the congressional race debate

A local discussion questions temperance reforms and the two per cent of drinkers, arguing for practical reform. It recalls Warren County’s political influence, praising Mr Watson as a Republican nominee and criticizing party dynamics. The piece weighs protection politics and labor leadership amid Cleveland’s administration and local election chatter.

Hor. I. F. Watson Congress Watson Bin Warren Warren County Scott Erie Lewis F. Watson House McKean County McKesan Miner Mr. Watson

Illinois Governor Nominee Fifer Profiles Career

Joseph W. Fifer, recently nominated by the Illinois Republican state convention for governor, is portrayed as a top Illinois lawyer with a nine year Civil War service record. Born 1842 in Stanton Virginia, he farmed in Illinois, served in the 33rd Illinois Infantry, studied at Illinois Wesleyan, was admitted to the bar in 1869, held city and state offices, served in the state senate, and is praised as an effective stump speaker and honest public servant.

Joseph W. Fitter Joseph W. Fiter Illinois Stanton Virginia Fifer Young Fifer Thirty-Third Ilinois Infantry Jackson Mississippi Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington State Senate Senate

Bargains in Carpets at D Shear’s Warren Shop

In Warren our carpet sale tops any month as prices lower than ever quoted for reliable goods. Don’t be misled by unreliable dealers. Buy from the old established and reliable merchant D Shear.

Warren D. Shear

Ingrain and Carpet Prices Trimmed Across Goods

A long listing notes price reductions on ingrain at 2c per yard from 40e and Best Moquette at 125 now 175. Extra Super Luegrain and Hartford products show lower pricing with several items like Velvet Carpets, Brussels, and curtain fixtures highlighted for strong value.

Lowell Hartford Brussels

Dry goods sale with cash incentives and price promise

The notice proclaims ongoing dry goods sales at lower prices than competitors. It emphasizes cash purchases, a broad assortment, and urges customers to review stock and compare prices before buying.

Small Dealers Cry Hard Times

Small dealers in hard times blame old practices and high prices. The note cites D Shear's as a sharper example of price gouging and dry goods and carpets marked up beyond fair value. The piece implies local merchants face economic pressure from inflated costs and consumer strains.

Black All Wool Harr Harr Henriettas At D Shear’s

Forty six inch cloth at 61c reduced from 100 while 43 inch cloth at 720 cuts by twenty. Those colored sarahs at 60 appear to be selling fast. Other dealers charge a dollar for the same quantity.

Carpet Sale Includes 500 Rugs At Deep Discounts

Textile store advertises in addition to carpet sale a stock of 500 rugs offered at a full 25 percent discount. Also features twenty four inch colored plushes priced at 1.25, claiming value at about 1.7 percent of usual price at D Shears.

D. Shear’s

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