20 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1893
Page
1
A long column reviews the Chicago religious congress with Moody's evangelistic drive and W C T U resolutions. It outlines Prohibition aims, suffrage advocacy for women, press ethics, crime penalties, tobacco concerns, animal testing, and World’s Fair Sabbath observations, plus notes on local events and an Erie excursion for the Chicago fair.
Three masked men broke into Patrick Carl’s home one and a half miles south of Columbus last night. They beat Carl with short clubs leaving him insensible, stole $300 from his bed, and warned Mrs. Carl not to seek help. Other burglaries nearby suggest an organized gang. Local residents vow justice as alarms spread.
A column reflects on women's rights history from 1865 to 1845 era and a 1890s Senate vote on Oklahoma suffrage. It mocks petty marital bickering, notes a Warren Pa. social scene, and ends with a plug for a local business Spinner's Pat Mantle and Fire Place Heater Works.
Grandin Brothers of Tuichoute announce retirement after October 15 and will no longer conduct general banking. Deposits for active accounts will not be accepted after that date, and current balances may be drawn at any time. The firm, Tuichoute’s oldest continuous business, will wind down its operations while remaining residents of the area.
A historical ad extolls Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula blood diseases and other ailments claiming it benefits all who try it. In a separate note, a fire damaged bedding and carpet in an unused East Street room at G A Swanson's home. cause unknown as lamp usage had not occurred for two days.
The village of Kinzua is shaken by the death of 15 year old Frank Teller, employed at Smith’s livery stable. After drinking cider at work he fell ill, collapsed at home, and died in apparent poisoning. A coroner's jury sat and an autopsy was performed. stomach contents sent to Buffalo for analysis amid growing interest.
A Monday afternoon fire in Irvineton destroyed the Junction House and adjacent structures. Losses approach 2000 to 4000 dollars with most insured. Other damaged buildings include Irvine House and Exchange Hotel. In Kinzua First Baptist Church dedication and debt-funding services occurred later with multiple pastors and community leaders in attendance.
Paris reports the death of Field Marshall Mac Mahon Duke of Magenta this morning after a period of declining health. For the past week his condition was critical and there were no hopes of recovery.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claim firm reliability and solvency. West Truax Waxpine Kinway Marvis endorse Cheney with testimonials free for readers. Catarrh cure taken internally, price 7ic per bottle, sold by all druggists.
A notice advertises Red Flag Oil as a ready pain reliever for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises and burns. It also promotes Pan-Tina as a remedy for coughs colds and consumption claiming it helps sleep and health with a 25 cent bottle sold at F. W. and R D. Kable on 9 6m.
Survivors recount the loss of the Dean Richmond with seven men and one woman aboard. The vessel foundered after 2 pm Saturday offshore, with wreckage and flour scattered ashore near Van Buren and Dunkirk. A survivor L. Clark from Toledo described the voyage from Friday 6 pm to Saturday’s gale, attempts to reach Erie harbor, and being swept overboard. The Amboy cargo schooner lost 110,000 bushels of oats. thirteen lives lost elsewhere in the gale. Bodies recovered near Hemlock and east of Dunkirk. three rescuers from Sheridan perished. The disaster underscores widespread lake losses while advertisements interrupt the report.
The Erie lines offer three last grand excursions to the World’s Fair on Oct 9 Oct 16 and Oct 28. Tickets good on all trains including vestibuled limited with 10 full days and no transfers by this route. Trains run solid to Chicago with Englewood stop and round trip price of 12 dollars. For details contact H Ganrisky ticket agents Jamestown NY.
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