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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1881
Page
5
In November chatter the Warren column laughs at mis spelled words and old sayings while noting Thanksgiving plans. The piece mentions church bazaars, weather jests, clock repairs at Warren Savings Bank, rail and bridge work, local papers and printers, and a vicious horse incident ending with a restive animal being rehomed.
A Republican-leaning editorial urges honest reform and bucking party bosses while describing the Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Western Railroad expansion from here to Kinzua. It notes 550 workers active, subcontracts to Campbell and Fuller, Woodward, Redman, and reports an injunction against NYP&O over West River Street as B P West bridge work advances.
A traveling company promotes The Banker's Daughter with new scenery effects and a large cast. The Harrisburg Patriot lauds Bronson Howard’s play as a nation wide hit, praising Collier and the cast. Audiences filled the Opera House with applause and rich costumes. calls for early reserved seats at TL. G I Noyes brick store. In town, John Wilcox and Thomas Cooper fought after a long standing grudge, Cooper defending himself with a club after Wilcox attacked near the Warren Motel.
The page features a historical sketch on the Leper by D. Harrington of Smith's Mills, Chant, Co, NY, praised for clarity and refreshment of memories about a notable past conflict. A letter questions perjury charges against Youngsville officials, seeking clarification from the Ledger in the next issue.
Police report for John Utter details October 1881 arrests in Youngsville. Total arrests 81 with 14 for drunkenness 4 for assault and battery 4 for vagrancy 2 for cruelty to animals 1 for fast driving 1 for petit larceny. Four tramps applied for lodging and fines totaled 21 dollars.
A dense wartime style ad page lists products and promotions from A A Davis & Co including school books building paper framed pictures and cigars. Other advertisers include Greenland Brothers Ward Warren undertakers and W G Osgoodby claiming safe and lock expertise plus Burlington route travel inducements and Miss H A Walker selling corsets and sewing notions in Warren.
Nov 1 1881 at J Heipel estate Rev P Doerr unites Thomas Bailey and Matilda Knepp both of Warren in a Warren area ceremony. Nov 2 1881 Lutheran parsonage hosts L B Schuler and Gurria Roopp both of Warren with two lines of cryptic signing and place hints.
Nancy Magee, aged 72, one of the region’s oldest residents, died at her Village home on Monday October 10. Born November 16, 1808 at Cobban, she married Alexander Magee in 1831 and lived near Hickory before moving to Limestone in 1847. Survived by four daughters and brothers Peter and James Smith, she faced asthma and strokes with Christian courage. Funeral by Rev L M Gils was held at the house, with many friends and neighbors attending.
Advertisement seeks a portable saw mill with capacity details, engine and boiler description, maker, and price. Signed by A Wallace, Warren Pa, Nov 1, 181.
A. B. Nesmith of Warren Pennsylvania forbids any person to bet on his wife Laura or his account. He states he will be responsible for the sane. Dated October 27, 1881.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Warren County at the December term for the incorporation into a borough of the village of Clarendon Mead Township Warren. Wall and Promplo Attorneys for Petitioners.
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