Warren Ledger Adverts In 1886 Publication Terms
Published every Friday morning in Warren at 1.50? per year in advance. Paper may be discontinued for arrearages unless publishers opt to continue. Papers not mailed out of Warren County unless prepaid. Ledger office has new press and type, offering artistic printing at the lowest rates for cash. Office at pavement Library building, corner Bird and Liberty Streets. Bros. Publishers, Warren, Pa. October 1886.
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Warren
Publihers
Warren County
Bird and
Liberty Streets
Bros. Publishers
Demo Ratic Ticket Names for State and Local Offices
The ticket lists Chauncey F. Black for Governor, Robert B. Ricketyts for Lieutenant Governor, Maxwell Stevenson for Congressman at Large, J Simpluon Africa for Secretary of Internal Affairs, W J Brennen for Auditor General, William L for Congress, Rufus P Ring for State and Associate Judge, P J Swan for Assembly, and A Anderson for County Treasurer.
Democratic Vigilance Committee for 1586 Entrants
Local roster lists many names affiliated with Democratic Vigilance Committee circles across towns such as CONEWANGO, DEERFIELD, ELK, FARMINGTON, GLADE, and SPRING CREEK. The fragmentary entries include individuals like J. W. Howhat, W. G. Arthur, Frank Howard, Frank Wells, D. H. MecEuain, N. Allen, and Wiliam McGuire among others, with scattered place tags and a broad geographic spread.
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Broatniraw
Coleman
John Curr
John Cooney
W. G. Arthur
Conewango
J. W. Howhat
McLaughlin
Smith
County Committee Members Named for Ensuing Year
The county committee for the coming year lists officials and reps from multiple townships. Names include Darius Meas of Brokenstraw, F Henhart of Conewango, Wm McCallister of Corydon, E Mattison of Cherry Grove, L Newkirk of Deerfield, John E. Pierce of Eldred, S A Lonsberry of Elk, C W Wynn of Freehora, Henris Smith of Farmington, John Rowland of Glade, J C Fidler of Kinzua, M Merkle of Limestone, Ros Pittsfield, E Gyn Sheffield, Geo Iforion of Southwest, W Bovee of Triuanphony, Curtis Clark of Spring Creek, and H Shugart of Clarendon among others.
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Brokenstraw
Darius Meas
Conewango
F. Henhart
Carrier
Corydon
Wm. McCallister
Cherry Grove
E Mattison
Deerfield
L. Newkirk
Eldred
John E. Pierce
Elk—S
Limestone
M_ Merkle
Meai
Pittsfield
D Pleaspant
E Gyn
Sheffield
Geo Iforion
W. Bovee
Spring Creek
Curtis Triuanphony Clark
AON
Comarre
Topdugh
Clarendon
H. Shugart
Columbus K. XL
Seaver
Walker
Mon
Vaukvers
Youngsville
W. Davis
Obn-an
Elk County and Clearfield District News Nominations and Local Strife
The Ledger reports ongoing political maneuvering in the Elk and Clearfield districts with nominations and conversations in Lock Haven. It notes figures such as James A TLalon of Mee Aina and various party tensions, while hinting at rivalries among Democrats and industry interests challenging a candidate.
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S of Elk
Congress
Elk and
Clearfield
Wallace
Lock Haven
RE. P. Har
Voters urged to vote on principle amid canvass debates
The article urges calm, principled voting ahead of the election. It criticizes bribery and money influence, endorses Chauncey Forward Blark for state, praises Orrveh Adlen and King, backs Captain Mackey’s opponent William J. Scott, and calls on all voters to act as free independents for the good of the community.
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Lehonethy
Chaunces
Blark
Henry Brace
Tin
Nasmch
Adlen
Neil
State Senate
Allen
Swill
Ledger
Barker
Judge King
Congress
Mackey
PrankHu
Franklin
William JL. Scott
Erie
Scott
W. L Scott
Town Tau
Supreme Court voids labor control act sections
Justice Gordon ruled three sections of the June 20 1851 act unconstitutional and void. He said the provisions infringe workers rights and liberty, degrade laborers, and threaten citizenship and order. The decision questions state police powers and notes limits when life and property are at stake.
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Justice Gordon
Supreme Court
Gordon
United States
Tate
Riots and swindling store orders spark state unrest
The piece argues against the swindling store order system and its impact on labor amid riots and strikes. It cites a claim the state supreme court deemed the system legal, but contends such rhetoric harms labor and public peace, urging a vote against Beaver as a stand for workers.
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Supreme Court of the
Pittsburgh Post
Truth About Prosperity Under Democratic Rule
The writer argues that Republican claims of economic decline are false and that the Cleveland administration restored confidence in business. They claim labor unrest subsides, iron works burn bright, and merchants sell for cash, with prosperity seen across trade, farming, and industry. A Philadelphia Telegraph criticizes John Sherman, but the piece defends Democratic success and sustained prosperity.
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Arthur Biber
Evers
Cleveland
Whulesalers
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
John Sherman
John
Stevents
Philadelphia
Ledger adds 72K names pushing total to 2669
The Ledger reports a weekly gain of 72 thousand names, lifting its total to 2,669 since September first. The paper claims wider circulation than all Warren County papers combined and anticipates expanding with a triple-sheet twelve pages once advertising space is filled.
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Ledger
Tor
Warren
Salamanca
PB. & FE
Kane
Warren County
Independent Meeting Draws Thousands in Erie County
An independent Republican meeting in Erie City drew hundreds who were turned away as WL Scott spoke. The crowd predicted a three thousand vote margin for Scott, with farmers rallying to his cause amid charges of biased coverage and political finance accusations.
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Erie County
Scott
Manifess
Scott Promotes Butter Price Rise and Farm Support
The piece defends WL Scott, praising his efforts against Blaine and his role in passing the logrolling bill that raised butter prices for farmers. It argues voters should unite behind Scott, noting gains for both Democratic and Republican farmers and urging Democrats and fair-minded men to vote for him.
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Philadelphia
Oan
WL. Scott
Blaine
New York State
Cleveland
Scott
President Land
Iman
Emmy
Mail
Berry
Hill
Tle
Congress
Political turmoil andechoes in Warren Corry field
Brother Henry Brace faces political trouble as his support fades amid empty signals and quiet polls. A sharp comparison to a defeated commander mirrors Brace’s waning influence while readers note distrust in party runners. A Ledger inquiry exposes a supposed democrat voter misreporting in Clarendon. The column ends with reflections on a veteran candidate and lingering wartime loyalties.
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Henry Brace
Captain Mackey
Warren
Brace
Corry
Sheffield
Lis Lac
Morrison Bill Question in Congress and Editor’s Claim
A letter examines whether W L Scott voted for the Morrison bill. It argues the bill was not considered in the last Congress, so Scott did not vote for it. The writer defends editorial honesty and asserts Scott favored giving the bill a hearing even if the measure failed.
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W. L. Scott
Warren
Tively
Scott
the Mail
Lam Loth
Webster
Congress
Veritas
Ans Sons of
Mackey
Brace for Judgment Not Just Fellowship in Election
Opinion argues that voting should favor candidates with principled convictions and reform commitments over mere party loyalty. It condemns Brace as a seasoned politician adept at personal campaigning, arguing his record shows partisan aims and opposition to reform measures like bill 36 banning fraudulent gil certificates.
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Thorkburg
Mr. Brace
Brace
Elected governor hopeful amid county and state support
A New York traveling man reported hearing strong signs of support for Mr. Black, the Democratic candidate for governor, in York county and across the state. He cited labor and German voters as active backers, predicting his election based on widespread favorable signs observed during travels.
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New York
Uponaturday
Black
York County
York
Tim Mail
Anderson
Geo. P. Orr
Mr. Orr
Orr
Mail
Anderman
Sale of entire outfit at a bargain in North Chuendon
The under signed will sell the entire outfit at a bargain. For inquiries call or address G. C. Cauepern, North Chuendon. Pi
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North Chuendon
Ently
Goertadars
Enor Adress
G.C. Cauepern
Nort Chuendon
Unclear ad note hints at daily 98 cent store deals
A fragmentary notice mentions a 98 cent store offering assorted goods over thirty days. It references clothes hampers picnic baskets market work waste traveling baskets oleographs and oil paintings in frames and promises surprising goods and prices. The text is garbled but indicates a sale or advertisement context with various items and bargains.
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Woo
Prohibition, pensions, and politics swirl in Erie editorials
The Erie Gazette reports on new dollar silver certificates and the limited reach to Warren, notes Sheffield’s voting impact, and discusses a Washington probe into federal officeholders. It highlights Sen McPherson from New Jersey, the Mackey Scott clash, temperance efforts by W. J. McConnell, and General Logan’s 1888 election forecast. The paper denounces the Erie Mail for partisan bias and defends Cleveland’s debt reductions amid election tensions.
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Witt J. McCossett
Edinboro
Erie County
Gazette
W. J. McConnell
McConnell
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Homer Preston
Wiackson
Isaac Hough
Glade
Thomas Farrell
James Nowlan
Andrew Smith
Gus Samuelson
Randall E. Geer
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E. A. Wengraff
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J.W. Casey
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Merkle
Thomas Donald
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Pueiseh
Joseph Flats
W Gilson
K Hyer
Joe A. McGraw
A. VW
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Yale Thompson
Ganley
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Phil
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Cart
M Carrier
LE L
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Frank Loomis
Wo MeNett
John Bowman
E. Orr
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Charles Hetts
R Adame
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Horougil
Arthur McKinney
Phunmer Mead
Ch Bowman
H. K. Chapel
WatSo
W.S Conarro
William Rapp
Frank Rapp
James A Tlalon
Mee
Aina
New York 28Th District
Hinnion
Srepresensatives
Arie & Co
Chicago
Stephien
Mamrotts Stalp
Cory
Artur de Ca
Neatt
Pernit
Amnour & Co
Warren Mirren
Charles Wa Wacker
Michely
Ihereby
John Aa
Logan
George 1
Hour
Jola Sherman
Eliza Pink
Mansfield
Port Scott
Query
L. G. Noyes
Wyman & Davis
MT Jachson & Bros
Main Street
North Clarendon
Washington
Post Office
Internal Revenue Service
seNavor McPherson
New Jersey
Secretary Manning
Treasury Department
Livingston County
McPherson
Mr. Login
Hove
Erie Gazette
Gazett
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