28 May 1880
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1880
Page
1
A broken OCR line presents scattered numbers and letters such as Genes 3 B83 and 6 SO 13 a 5 1718 10 5 0218 06 4 6L7 46, with no clear narrative context or identifiable names or events. The readable fragments suggest a catalog or ledger entry rather than a complete news item.
A brief note records a Leadville marriage and Peters at Romé in repair. Other items report Algeria’s newly found underground lake, Indiana’s large school fund, a platinum mine in South Granville New York, a patent on grass paper, 957 railway tunnels totaling 291 miles, and a Virginia City Nevada mine drilled to 2920 feet.
A former machinist details his fall into poverty after his wife Annie’s death, living as a tramp, and his cold view of charity. A turn comes when a stern Vermont housekeeper challenges him to work, sparking self reflection, repentance, and a resolve to reform. He finds work with Jim Lawrence, returns toward his city life, and plans to seek out the Vermont woman who showed him dignity.
The Rev. Mr Withers, pastor of St George’s Church Leadville, officiates a marriage amid threats and a pistol drawn by the groom Roaring Bill but he defeats the assailant in a rapid clash. The bride supports the clergyman praising his religion and courage. Several citizens praise the rector and hint at reform of Sunday amusements.
Public sale notices expose numerous properties across Warren and Conewango townships, Pine Grove township, and Warren borough. Each notice details parcels, bounds, improvements, and the executing party, with Sheriff THEO CHASE driving sales on June 7 1880 at Warren courthouse, listing various owners including J Frederick Knopf Edwin D Peck Christian Gross Elwood Hoadley and William M Cummings among others.
Warren travelers and strangers urged to choose Bairstow Hotel as the most convenient and pleasant stay option. The facility features extensive additions, new furniture, a large stable and carriage room, a first-rate table, and a bar stocked with fine wines and cigars. Daily board is $1.00 and weekly rates are available. Proprietor W. F. Weeks.
A compilation reviews wind speeds, a melanosis case in a Philadelphia child, rope tar impact on strength, a Milan prehistoric cemetery, and Peters' 43 new small planets. It notes deep sea phosphorescence, Russian cattle plague results, an Italian math prodigy, high heel impact on eyes, Siemens electric furnaces, Japanese marble finds, skull size and intelligence links, and a Cologne cathedral milestone with historical dates.
Microscopists are often called to testify in court on whether blood found on garments is human or animal. The blood of oxen can be distinguished by larger red cells, but dog and human blood differ only slightly, making certainty difficult with current science.
An 19th century ad touts Dr Swayne and Son Tar and Sarasparrilla Pills as a liver and blood remedy. Claims include curing eruptions and restoring complexion, with pricing of 26 cents per box or five boxes for $1.00. Sold by all leading druggists, mail order from Philadelphia address.
An 19th century treatment advertises Dr Swayne's All Healing Ointment for moist itchiness and nocturnal rectal irritation claimed as pin worm like sensations. It also promotes tetter scald head erysipelas barber's itch and other crusty eruptions with three boxes for 1 25 and mail order options from Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia.
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief claiming instant relief for neuralgia toothache headache and any pain. It also says it cures rheumatism backache kidney disease colic diarrhea dysentery burns bruises and more with 10 cent samples available.
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