Temperance Day in North Waurex Highlights October Event
North Waurex notes report a successful temperance day held by the W C T U on October 14 at the chapel with speakers Clark and Rev Hunt and music by Jacquar’s class. A North Warren squirrel hunt on October 16 is recalled, with plans for another talk on October 23. The column also recounts local editorial politics around Judge King and pro prohibition sentiment, plus a humorous, oversized narrative of the hunt and supper.
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North Waurex
Clark
Irvingon
C. ©. Hunt
Russell
Jacquar
Morris
Judge King
Moris
Lin
Jo Bowers
Barrer
North Warren House
Boniface White
Social notes and entertainments at Tipburg and Ajax
In Tipburg on October 21 rumors of an elite wedding unfold as E B Grandia returns home from the west. A new walking match intrigue excites locals with several noted citizens signaling participation. Donney remains in town, and roller skating at the new rink draws a big crowd with music every evening. Me N G Keepers, rink manager, is praised as a host, while AJAX notes the National hotel under Bucklin continues its long-running operation in the town.
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Tipburg
E B. Grandia
Brother Hyatt
Exchange Livery
Donney
N.G. Keepers
Rink
National Hotel
Bucklin
Ajax
Spring Creek Social Notes Bring Local Visits Home
Spring Creek residents report guests and travels including Fred Beck returning from Pittsburgh and Will Rice of Meadville visiting. Ms. W Mallory hosted sister Mrs Barker from Grant Station while Dr. and Mrs. Clark from Columbus were in town. Mrs. Donaldson and Miss Deming visited J I Donaldson at Sheffield, and Fern Donaldson prepared to depart Watford for several days.
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Spring Creek
Fred Beck
Pittsburgh
W. Mallory
Barker
Grant Station
Wall Jackson
Will
Baker
Tionesta
Will Rice
Meadville
Mamie Post
Corry
Clark
Columbus
D. H
Ian Donaldson
Fern
Waterford
Myra Deming
Erie
Local News Briefs From Chandler's Falley and Nearby
Trank Colson of this place, under Dr Woodward care for lung trouble, bled from the nose last Sunday and died Thursday morning. He was about 26 and unmarried. funeral at Lutheran church Sunday at 11 am. Miss Mary Atkins married James Campbell of Sugar Grove Thursday eve. Cards out for Miss Nett Wade to James Wright of Wrightsville. Mrs Vegreen, mother of Mrs Sophia Colson, died this morning at 91. among last Sweden settlers in the valley. Dr Whitcomb removed a needle from a ten year old child’s leg at Teele Hill, after it had been there two weeks and caused pain.
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Cuanmar
Vattex
Sugar Grove
Nett Wade
James Wright
Wrightsville
Vegreen
Sophia Colson
Whitcomb
Swanson
Teele Hill
Grand Excursion to Tarpon Springs Florida
November 12 1885 excursion offered by Florida Railway and Navigation Co. agent WW Witson invites parties to apply for excursion rates to Jacksonville Cedar Keys Tarpon Springs and Tampa from Jamestown New York.
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Tarpon Spprings
Florida
Jackonsville
Cedar Keys
Tarpon Springs
Tampa
W. Witson
Florida Railway and Navigation Co
Jamestown
N. Y
Counterfeiters Camp Raided in Clarion County
United States Secret Service officers raided a camp of eleven counterfeiters in Clarion county near Prisserea on October 18 and captured six. They manufactured silver dollars and had a thorough system for placing them in circulation. The remaining members fled to the woods.
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Prisserea
United States Secret Service
Clarion County
Fresh Water Pipe Supply for Morrison Run Begun
Four car loads of pipe have been received at this station for conducting Morrison run water into Umi city. Work has already begun and will be pushed as fast as possible with completion aimed before cold weather sets in.
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Umi City
Engineering Hero General Newton Finishes Reef Destruction Project
The account recalls Gen. Newton's 1868 start of the Hell Gate reef demolition effort aimed at the New York East River system. It notes the initial September 24, 1876 blast, his long West Point career, Civil War commands, and his later work on Placed Rock to enable large ships to pass safely at all tides, saving time and improving access.
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Hallett’s Point Reef
Hell Gate
Newon
Gen
Newton Wo
Virginia
West Point Military Academy
West Point
Brightéer
Newton
Utah
Beleware
Miffit
Peninsular
Fough
Gaines’s
Glendale
South Mountain
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Geogia
Rocky -Faced Ridge
Kesaca
Dallas Kenesaw
Peach-tree Creek
Jonesborough
Atlanta
Key West
Tortugas
Peach Tree Creek
U.S. Army
East River
Sound
John Ploughshare Against Quay Letter from Chester County
Alfred Sharpless using the pen name John Ploughshare sends a note to Seen News of West Chester challenging reports that Chester County Republicans are united. He warns the state ticket may fail without honest voting and urges independents and traditional Republicans to think and vote their conscience despite machine politicians.
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Alfred Sharpless
Abe
Cooper
Chester
Delaware
Joun Plovausnang
At the Rink Stars Impress Crowd With Stilt And Wheel Act
Last night at the rink Messrs West Hopkins and Lovel drew a good house and pleased the audience. A Burwell West performed on stilts with a twenty inch wheel on each foot, delivering a fine display. Hol Hopkins kept the house entertained and the crowd in good humor.
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Messrs. West
Hopkins
Lovel
A. Burwell West
Hol
Warren Roller Rink Announces 1835 Season Schedule
F E Resp invites all ages to Warren roller rink for a 1835 season with two weekly music nights and daily afternoon hours for beginners and children. Admission rates are 10 to 25 cents by time, with rules restricting boisterous behavior and requiring acceptability by patrons.
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Warren
Nnl
Young
Balfe Stars In Dagmar At Library Hall
A large audience saw Louise Balfe in John Harrison's Dagmar at Library hall. The production showcased her talent with strong, forcible staging and frequent curtain calls after each act. Electric lamps lit the house between acts, powered by the company’s electro engine.
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Louise Balfe
Library Hall
John Harrison
Democratic Ohio Legislature and Hoadly’s Senate fate
Latest Ohio election reports indicate a Democratic Senate and House, with Republicans reluctant to concede. Hoadly’s defeat is noted, while Sherman steps back and Hoadly is favored as the U S Senator, replacing King as governor.
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Ohio
Senate
House
Hoadly
Sherman
King
U. S
Mozart Society forms from Mozart club with concert planned
At a meeting last night a large turnout approved a name change to Mozart Society and an organization to advance local vocal talent. Arrangements were made for a concert on Wednesday evening November 4 with invitations to be issued next week. The next meeting will be Thursday evening October 29.
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Mozart Club
Mozart Society
A Chinaman's Politics and a Push for Reform
A Winnipeg man Tong Kee explains he accepts no party labels, saying his politics are simply to wash shirts and cuffs. The piece contrasts his view with a Pennsylvanian Republican drive to collect political assessments in departments, prompting calls for legal action and stricter oversight.
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Tong
Kee
Winnipeg
Civil Service Commission
Pennsylvania Republican Committee
Cooper
Congress
Man thrown from Third Street foot bridge drowned in Conewango Creek
A drunken fall from the Third Street foot bridge in Jamestown led to a drowning near Conewango Creek. John Costello, an Irish immigrant about 35, with $100 on him, slipped and disappeared as rescuers in boats dragged the creek bed. A man fined for foul language while Costello was near the bridge was questioned. cost was 5 dollars plus costs.
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Third Street
Lancer
Conewango Creek
Squire Cornelius
Jamestown
Glade
John Costello
Diter
Magee
Costello
Ireland
Dissecting Room Incident Touches Silent Guilt and Fear
A first person account from a medical student recalls a dissecting room scene with a seventeen year old girl. The observer notes the moral weight, the nervous tremor, and eventual numbness in the face of death as the class hesitates to dissect the body and the mentor halts the procedure.
Relief Association Officers Election Postponed
The Relief Association election for Tuesday October 29 was postponed to Friday October 23 at 1 p.m. at Mrs W D Brown’s residence at Liberty and High streets. All ladies interested are urged to attend. Crigaco Oct 21. A foot of snow disrupts rail traffic across northern Michigan Peninsular with light falls in Gale na and Monmouth. Esquire Berry to speak on prohibition tomorrow. Nelson dies after brief illness leaving wife and four children.
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Crigaco
Michigan
Galena
Monmouth
Lls
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Arcanum Hall
White
Chandler
John Newton
John Ploughshare
Agaist Quay
Cork
Charley Lovel
Struthers
Hose Band
Dagmar
G. Arnold
H. Exorr & Bro. Warnes
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