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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1891
Page
8
John Featherstone was arrested for horse theft and bound to appear in circuit court. Five months later his trial revealed Judge White’s nervous conduct and a surprising change of verdict from penitentiary to acquittal. The judge admitted marrying Featherstone’s wife, explaining his reluctance to convict his son in law.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a reliable relief for rheumatic pain. It claims benefit when taken at incipience and urges prolonged trials, noting efficacy also in dyspepsia and indigestion and other related ailments.
The New York World notes a tale from Astoria about blue jays digging up potatoes and a rancher named Andrew Young using the birds to harvest fifty bushels. The story portrays the birds delivering spuds to a hollow tree, then to Young’s sack, drawing the neighbor’s patches into the scheme.
An old health note urges winter tonic use to beat torpor from cold and moisture. It extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as safest purifying and regulating tonic, promising appetite gain and renewed vigor. A funeral sermon anecdote follows, with a widow correcting age details of the deceased.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Pills as a new nerve based cure for biliousness liver and bowels with claims of speedily curing bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. It notes 30 doses for 25 cents and samples at Morris Mullen’s drug store. A testimonial extols Hly s Cream Balm restoring voice after influenza and catarrh with a Grand Opera singer praising its benefits.
A Warren County court notices multiple 1891 sheriff sale adverts. Describes properties in Pittsfield Pine Grove Columbus and Brokenstraw townships with detailed parcel boundaries, acreage and improvements, including one dwelling, outbuildings, and orchard. Debtors include G W Shutt et al and Charles Lopus Homera Lopus.
Writ of Levari Facias directs public vendue on June 1 1891 at 2 p m for one hundred one acres in Columbus township bounded by tract Nos thirty eight and fifty six with improvements including a dwelling, outbuildings, a barn and a mill along with six percent allowance and a prior conveyance to Hannah Jones. Sheriff Henry Fuellaart conducts the sale for creditors Henry C. Griggs and others.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County the sheriff will sell at public outcry on Monday June 1 1891 at 2 o'clock p m the property of Lacy and Hertzel Andrew Lacy and Geo Hertzel at the suit of F R Rowland a portion of an original inlet in Warren borough at the southwest corner of High and East streets with frontage on High and East streets and a one story frame dwelling in Warren Pa May 9 1891 Sheriff’s Office Warren Pa.
Notice is given that letters testamentary on the estate of Lucy Dupee of Spring Creek Warren county Pa have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those having claims must present them properly authenticated for settlement. Brrr Brown Adm. J Dugall Pa May 11 1891.
Letters of administration on the estate of Walter J Smith late of Conewango township Warren county Pa deceased granted to the undersigned. Creditors urged to pay promptly and all claims presented duly authenticated to Ansum Mauuaay Oryper C. Samira Admr Warren Pa April 20 1891. 5-15-64
Daily mail and stage schedule from Warren Pa detailing closing times at 7:45 a.m. and multiple lock pouch destinations to Corry Eric Jamestown N Y Chicago R P points east west north south with specific times. Also routes to Sugar Grove Chandler's Valley Lander Scandia Germany and weekly hours, plus office hours and local notices for sale items and services by Eric Ericson and W C Wrruam.
Siegel's highlights new season stock with emphasis on hosiery and underwear in all weights and colors. Fine wool, lisle, and balbriggan options showcased to attract shoppers.
The Stanley Shirt in all grades is a feature with sales far surpassing expectations. A choice assortment is now available, including shirts with neckwear. An exquisite line of neckwear for present and midsummer use is offered for inspection. A complete line of W. & G. Collars, Cuffs and Dress Shirts is always available, second to none. Also a new line of Mother's Friend Shirt Waists at 50 cts.
Our Spring Opening offers a vast stock of wool and silk warp Henriettas, cash meres, serges, and trimmings. 46 inch wool Henrietta at 75¢ leads a broad range of silks, dress fabrics, lace, and curtains. Carpet cuts, brussels velvets, mats, oil cloths, and window fixtures are priced to beat rivals, with fast service and guaranteed satisfaction.
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