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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
8
Around the city Warren reports several weddings planned for the near future and social notes about a library event. The week brought heavy roads from wet weather, a new plank crossing at Front and Hickory streets, and local residents buying residences and bank construction moving forward.
Mrs Carl Kratzer visited Clarendon this week. Ex Sheriff Allen stopped by the Ledger office last Monday. Mrs Olive C King of Corry returns to Warren. E C Bell of Olean comes due to his wife’s illness. Miss Ida Shortt of Youngsville stayed with Mrs J R King. Rev A P Bryan and wife from Hiroshima Japan visited Rev Edward Bryan. Mr and Mrs Joseph A Schofield returned from Philadelphia. A J Wynn of Mt Jewett called at the office. Mrs OC L McNett and Misses Conway Cook Thompson of Clarendon visited Warren. Dr A G C McAlpine backs from Canada and the east, resuming practice. S W Pier of Wichita Kansas, representing Morley Hardware, in Warren. H Marshall and G W Brown of Youngsville visited. reports bright skies. O M Agrelius and Roger Mooney campaign for county commissioner. Rev A Mueller, new Lutheran pastor, winning favor with locals. Chas B Baker and Dr J Phillips of Jamestown visited Ledger. they align on the Democratic ticket for Van Dusen, same issue as Chautauqua.
The World reports a conspiracy to colonize voters in Connecticut West Virginia and Indiana using southern negro laborers to swing elections. Letters show Quay Clarkson Dudley Huston and officials discussing bribery and fraud to transfer electoral votes and congressional delegations. Silence from suspects is cited as admission.
A prominent citizen helps a liquor drunkard who mutters inebriatedly about Higgins being elected. The sober resident says he is not a politician and offers to escort the man home after the awkward encounter in public.
A straw poll of four men in S Connely's Pittsfield store last Saturday shows a democrat, a republican, a prohibitionist, and an independent all declaring themselves staunch Noyes supporters. The scene reflects broad sentiment in the area.
A New York dinner honoring Grover Cleveland featured notable guests like General Sherman Mark Twain and Chauncey Depew. Depew extolled Cleveland as the typical American a country lawyer who rose to the nation’s highest office. The piece notes Cleveland’s honest administration as Buffalo mayor and his respected status among Democrats while criticizing Geo H Higgins.
Philadelphia Herald reports ex Senator Emery and others charging candidate Delamater with bribery and perjury and accuse him of profiting from state funds and holding stolen property. Witnesses cite treasury records and letters. critics argue electing him harms Pennsylvania’s honor and state reputation.
In a local exchange from October 12, 189, De P F Bartox writes praising Harvey Russell as a good soldier and citizen and states he will vote for him for commissioner despite Republican ties. The note appears in the Ledger from Harvey VT Russell. Rooms to rent advertised offering furnished or unfurnished options with kitchen access available through Ledger office.
A rambling republication comments on George Delamater as gubernatorial candidate and calls for proof of charges against him while noting Willie’s break with the Mail. It also reports the death of Loring A. Robertson, New York leather magnate and Glade Run tannery owner, found dead at the St George Hotel due to asthma and suffocation.
Private sale offers a 200 acre farm in Glade township two miles from Warren with 125 acres cleared and subdividable, includes buildings and fences. Also an Allegheny River island hosting a producing oil well with 250 barrel capacity tank engine boiler and machinery. Plus 6 acre building lots in Glade village near Verback homestead. Also wallpaper and window shades available from A A Davis & Co.
Magician Harry Keller brings a largely new act to Library Hall next Friday evening. After extensive tours in Europe and the East he introduces startling tricks, few old stunts retained, promising a fresh, highly impressive entertainment. Also includes postal letters list and local business notes.
The firm reports a strong first year with sales exceeding expectations and an intent to increase future sales. It notes daily shipments of a larger, better stock and promises complete satisfaction on all purchases. Customers with prior purchases are invited to claim refunds or exchanges to full satisfaction.
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