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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
8
Subscriptions starting July 14 1885 must be paid by October 1 to qualify for the advance rate 81.50. Mr F E Reed will visit every town to collect or agents may accept money orders. A strict non extension rule applies and authorized agents are listed across multiple towns including Chandler's Valley Lottsville Columbus Sugar Grove Tidioute and more.
The Ledger reports I Company to hold its annual ball on December 16 at the armory, court grants a new trial in a Corry bank case, and assorted local notices. It notes marriages, visits, lectures, and a fire disaster on High Street, with community events from oyst er suppers to concerts and skating season shifts.
An after action report describes a near disaster on the P and E road when a passenger engine attached to a special car halted after a wheel fracture. The wheel broke near a sharp Dunkirk road curve, a small iron portion holding the wheel in place, risking catastrophe with a train load of passengers between here and Sheffield.
The Corry Sunday Venture released its first issue last Sunday. Two well known locals from Warren, Ed and George Northrop, helped launch the five column folio. Advertisers supported the edition, and the paper is described as bright and newsy.
David Beatty traveled from Warren to Beaver Pennsylvania to visit his brother. He walked along the railroad track and fell through a cattle guard, suffering severe shaking and bruises but no broken bones. Neighbors summoned aid and he remained under care until returning home the following Monday, narrowly escaping serious injury.
Retailers announce a large overstock and space limits force big reductions for the coming week. Bargains aim to attract immediate purchases with a wide line of goods including flannels and blankets. Circulars forthcoming. Mrs E L Palm’s millinery at North Clarendon highlighted.
A High street resident vents fury at the town’s muddy sidewalks after a heavy snow. He cites failures by property owners to clear paths, urging borough enforcement and noting the dirty iron bridge and filthy suspension bridge, urging trustees to improve sidewalk maintenance.
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