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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1886
Page
8
Subscribers whose terms begin July 14 1885 must pay the advance rate of 1.50 by October 1. F E Reed will visit towns in the county to collect or money orders may be sent to the office. A strict policy forbids extensions. Authorized agents in multiple towns are listed with names and locations for payments.
The Ledger reports on local events in Warren including theater listings at Library hall, churchgoer notes, weddings and moved shops, plus business updates from Keystone cigar works and local firms. It notes residents visiting, gifts, new exhibitions, and community reminders while mentioning impending gas projects and oil district departures.
Ledger publishers face nuisance over indiscriminate votive requests by Mrs W L W Howard for subscriptions she claims due her. Howard has kept no records of payments, causing confusion about who paid. Authors offer to resolve accounts and compensate subscribers, urging patrons to visit the office to verify receipts and prevent further harm. Some who paid twice may be refunded. Subscriptions dated November 7 1854 to July 13 1885 are involved.
In Erie on October 4, the supreme court confirmed a $48,750 verdict for Louis Rosenzweig, an Erie attorney, against Lake Shore and Michigan Southern for injuries after being ejected from a Cleveland to Erie limited train. Rosenzweig offered fare and ticket but was removed in Cleveland yard where injuries left him permanently crippled. The case centers on railroad carriers cannot force a passenger off a train when payment is tendered and no restriction or dangerous placement can be imposed. Also reported is the death of Thomas Slone, age 81, a longtime county settler.
An advertisement offers clairvoyant examination for kidney liver bladder or heart disease and female weakness with 30 years of diagnosing experience. It claims candid evaluation of prospects for radical care at no expense and provides a New York address for contact. Also promotes Ropp's Commercial Calculator and subscription value for farmers and merchants.
Aaron H Woodhall stars in Eli Wheatfield at Library Hall on Wednesday October 13 portraying a simple rural character with charm and wit. The show first played at 14th Street Theatre New York to strong notices. Also Tonight Pete Baker in Chris and Lena features John Kernell and Harry Vivian with strong audience praise. Patrick Jepson brings The Tide of Fortune to Library Hall Saturday with favorable press notes and a celebrated performance by Along Mooney. A Barton Campbell drama follows Friday night with a strong company delivering a notable stage lineup.
Crowds gathered Thursday afternoon as a large Oregon produced display by D Prettyman toured through Minnesota Michigan New York and Pennsylvania. The car featured an oversized exterior with lettering and a packed interior showing canned fruits and grains. Visitors marveled at pears apples corn wheat oats rye and other items, while a memorial note honored Charles Robien.
The notice markets samples for illominated and embossed cards for societies and military groups, claims unique, cheap options, and invites inquiries. It also promotes Lock Haven normal school information and M. Jackson & Bros shirts at Main Street North Clarendon with record low prices.
Bell Bros announce a grand opening sale on Saturday October 2 1886 boasting the largest dry goods stock in Warren and surrounding counties. They claim direct purchasing from manufacturers and commission men allows prices as low as city stores, with extensive departments in dress goods silks laces and embroideries plus a large furniture like carpet and textile selection.
Warren county sheriff announces general election on the first Tuesday of November 1886. Voters choose governor lieutenant governor auditor general secretary of internal affairs congressman at large and other state and county officers. Lists precincts and polling places in Brokenstraw Columbus Conewango Corydon Cherry Grove Clarendon Elk Leerfield Farmington Glade Kinzon Limestone Mead Phelps Pine Grove Sugar Grove and more with specific local house venues and minutes. Also includes repeal vote on fence law and related procedural details for counting ballots.
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