Notice to Subscribers on Advance Due Date
Notice to subscribers that starting July 14 1885 advance mail benefits cost 1 50 must be paid by October 1. Reed will tour towns to collect or funds may be mailed to the office. Subscriptions will not be allowed to run. Authorized agents listed with towns and contact people across Chandler's Valley Louisville Columbus Sugar Grove Tidionte Youngsile Pittfield Kinzua Lander Macr eat upred Walz Tidionte Sheffield Garland Spring Creek Russell Bear Lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr . & Reed
Chandler’s Valley
Benjamin Ellis
Louisville
W. D Whitney
Columbus
M. E. Ewer
Sugar Grove
R. S. Cumminings
Tidionte
Fred. Walz
Youngsile
W. J. Davis
M Germplanter
Morrison Pittfield
Ledger subscription notice enlists collection agents
Arrangements empower publishers to collect all Ledger subscriptions from Morris and W. W. Howard dating back to 1884 and 1885, with payment due by July 1 1887. Subscriptions unsettled will be sent to an attorney for collection. Agent Mr Badger begins canvass of Warren borough on Monday to present bills and urge payment.
Franklin to get another democratic newspaper in city
The item notes plans for a new Democratic newspaper in Franklin. Lawrence Barrett will speak at Library Hall on Thursday, December 2, while other local chatter mentions shops, plays, and local ventures. It also cites a storm casualty on the Great Lakes and charitable offerings from area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Democratic
Lawrence Barrett
Library Hall
Eric
Ledger notes and events from Farmington to Ludlow
David Mahan of Farmington visits the Ledger office. Mrs. Otis Brown of Russell calls on friends in the city. A Curtis Mills employee in Ludlow injures a hand with a knife. Charity ball tickets urged for relief association on December 15 under the cigar makers union. The Bagler family obituary. funeral held at Creek Street residence. Relief association meeting set for November 29 at 2 pm at Mrs J Davies 309 Liberty Street. all ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mahan
Farmington
Ledger
Otis Brown
Russell
Keystone
Henderon
Curtis Mills
Ludlow
Relief Association
Cigar Makers’ Union
Wiliam W. Bagler
Philip Bagler
Creek Street
Columbus
Capitol
Yates
M. E
Fayette Curtis
Burdick
Dickson
Business Changes in Warren Markets Buy Local Firms
Lloyd Goodrich and Philip Fehlman have purchased Theodore Messner's grocery business and assumed possession last Monday. They, along with Wim Mitchell and Theodore Messner, have bought Knapp & Cable's insurance business and will take possession January 1. The notices praise the new owners and promise customer satisfaction and continued fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Goodrich
Philip Fehlman
Theodore Messner
Messrs
Goodrich & Fehlman
Warren
Wim, Mitchell
Knapp & Cable
Court Proceedings Include Change of Venue Motion
Proceedings held last Monday before Judge W D Brown saw a motion for a change of venue in the Marsh versus Drs Stewart and McNitt case. Warren newspaper men were summoned to testify on press influence, with a December 18 postponement. The commonwealth vs W A Hyatt sentenced to costs and commitment. divorce granted in Dewey and White cases. Jenniy Long retains child. Pine Grove school directors removal petition denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Brown
Marsh
Drs. Stewart
McNitt
Warren
JR. Brady
EB. Dewey
Estella Dewey
Mary White
Perry White
Jenniy Long
John Long
Pine Grove
Kate Claxton at Library Hall in Two Orphans
Kate Claxton supported by Charles Stetsons and a strong company appears at Library Hall Tuesday evening November 30 in the play Two Orphans. The New York Tribune praises the troupe as well chosen and meritorious with Miss Claxton drawing full houses and praise. A Farmers meeting follows at the courthouse with Dr Bender speaking on horse bone disease. Local merchants advertise bargains in North Clarendon shops and footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Claxton
Kate Clanton
Charles Stesons
Library Hall
New York Tribane
Nate Claxton
Claxton
New York
Tabune
December Court Proceedings and Local Court Docket
The December court lists cases from Erie County and Warren County with charges including assault desertion larceny gambling and overdriving. It also notes a petition by Erie County Directors of the Poor to compel road commissioners to reimburse Mary Sample’s leg amputation care medical and funeral expenses and litigation costs. Nearly sixty gentlemen attended a Hoffman block meeting to organize a Young Men's Christian Association with nominations for a 15 member board and a draft of by-laws to be approved. All interested young men are invited to attend Sunday at four in their rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Road Commissioners
Columbus Township
Warren County
Mary Sample
Darius Fuldeson
E. Root. Com
Chas. E. Eysinger
Ella A Eysinger
Quinn, Smith & Crane
Libbie Conley
John Wilson
James Brown
W.S. Lefford. Com
Francis W. Shinner
A. A. Deming. Com
W. HE. Brown
J. Kh. Bayne. Com
Arvid Johnson
Andrew Nelson
Hoffman Block
Young Men’s Christian Association
K. McKee
A. J. Hazeltine
Will Messner
Rogers
W. V. Hazelting
G. ¥. Henry
Francis Tleary
AL J. Kazeltine
C. Smuth
A. Vertsel
EH. OT. Uavesting
M. B. Dunham
A. HL McKelvey
D. L. Gerould
ML. Beecher
W. J. Hinckley
W. FF. Alvs
Beliefs on life after death and a panther sighting
A discussion on immortality contrasts various beliefs about life after death, arguing the spirit’s continued existence beyond the body. The piece notes differing views on happiness, punishment, or reincarnation, then reports residents of Grand Valley observing a panther seen during daylight and a dramatized encounter with a driller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Siemity
Fourth Annual Excursion to Tarpon Springs Florida
The notice promotes a fourth annual excursion to Tarpon Springs and nearby Florida destinations on November 89 1886 at 5.25 a.m. Persons can apply to secure excursion rates to Jacksonville Cedar Keys Tarpon Springs and Tampa, through Florida Railway and Navigation Co Jamestown NY. The advertisement also touts Northrop’s boots shoes and rubbers as a better inducement than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barpon Springs
Florida
Jacksonville
Cedar Keys Tarpon Springs
Tampa
Wilson
Florida Railway and Navigation Cea
Jamestown
N.Y
Northrop
Boots
Firearm accident injures Beecher & Copeland worker
Walter W. Sandy, an employee at Beecher & Copeland’s branch hardware store in North Clarexton, was shot in the left arm when a loaded rifle discharged after a board jarred, tearing bone and threatening amputation. Doctors cannot yet locate the ball. condition remains dangerous but not hopeless as of Nov 28. Local sympathy from Columbus community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Clarexton
Walter W. Sandy
Beecher & Copeland
Sandy
Russell
Will Wonders Ever Ceave and the Refining Patent
A fragment notes new railway wheel and fuel refining innovations. It describes a single oil refining process claimed to handle all oil, priced at 3 million dollars. The Standard mocks yet offers 7 thousand for the patent, while the inventor seeks a larger sum and rejects negotiations.
Quack Remedies Promised for Lung Troubles and Boots Sale
Advert shows multiple cure claims for asthma and lung ailments with Acker's English Remedy and Wolford's lotion. It promotes boot and shoe sales at Northrop's and Moore Jackson & Bros, Warren Pennsylvania, with random notices about lost keys and fixation on purchases. Prices and local merchants highlighted, typical early 20th century scam style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
L. G. Noyer
Warren, Pa
Kennett Disappears After Relocating Jewelry Store
Kennett moved his jewelry shop from Diamond block to Water street near Fri day’s grocery, then left town several days ago on unknown business. District creditors report dishonored drafts, with Uncle Hill filing a $125 loan claim and store goods appraised. Liabilities likely near $1,500, stock valued at about one third. Kennett reportedly took his tools, leaving wife to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennett
Aatere Roviien Water Street
Hill
Lost Treasure Dream of Treasure From Guatimozin Wreck
The Atlantic and Gulf Coast Wrecking Co seeks the treasure buried in the Guatimozin wreck off Seven Mile Beach near Cape May. Historical efforts from 1801 to 1836 failed due to sand and storms. now renewed hopes aim to recover the sunken cargo including a $100,000 gold coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and Gulf Coast Wrecking Company
Guatimezin
Seven Mile Beach
Cape May
New Jersey
Gulf of Moxico
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
Henry Swain
Townsend's Inlet
Dick Ludlam
Grand Special Silk Sale Starting This Week
Beginning Saturday November 97 the store announces a grand special sale to reduce stock of silks. The event continues through Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with further reductions and an emphasis on clearing old stock and inaugurating a long standing sale tradition.
Special Silk Sale Promises Deep Discounts and Wide Selections
Bell Bros promotes a special sale featuring Royal standard silks at drastic cuts. Items include 21 inch alkobra and Rhadrameks yards discounted to 85 cents, black Gros Grain ranges from 9 cents to 1.25 dollars, and select Rheadzmeir silks offered at 1.05 and 1.35 dollars per yard. The ad urges hurry as patterns are limited and Christmas gifts are suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
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the Ledger
Tarren, PA
John Smutz
M. Mead
Fank
W. Taylor
Oil City
Geodach & Fehlman
Madison Square
FR. Betterer
Goodrich & Fehlman’s
Arkansas
Tia
Great Lakes
Goodrich
Ladies of the Relief Association
Evangelical Church
The
Episcopal Church
Mosars, Febhman & Goodrich
Pittsburg
Union Depot
Arthur
Mirror
Paragraph
Wich
V. Powderly
Henry George
T. B. Barry
America
Law-Smith
Cleveland
Vtourt Proceedings
Voming Attractions
the Farmers ™ Club
Court House
Bender
Wilmery
Iit
MM. Jackson & Bro
Main Street
North Clarendon
December Court
Commonwealth
Miss H
Harkley Harker
New York Weekly
Meorth Clarendon
Mo Jackson & Bros
Wann Street
Wyman & David
C.P Northrop
Wolford
Noyes
Huntingtfor
Benj Franklin
C. P. Northrop
Silmer
Eneriches
Milwaukee
Wii
Louisa C Bracpow
East Lockport
Brown
Brown Chemical
Baltimore, MD
L. G Noyes
Ibrary ‘Hall
Wagner & Reis
Lessees
John L Kerr
Chas. A. Stevenson
Grand Reviewal
T. G Noyes’ Deng
Bell ,Bros
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