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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1884
Page
5
In Youngstown Pa the case of Nuttall and Mrs Delia Luqua of Stitson Township is before W F Siggins Esq. The parties join in a dispute tied to Usugar Grove with details from Sugar Grove.
Mrs John Bennett, granddaughter of Mary Jamison known as the Old White Woman, an Indian roots healer, will be in Irvington about two weeks from now. She advertises cures for female weakness, scrofula, piles, dyspepsia, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, back weakness, kidney diseases, fevers, bladder irritation, rheumatism, typhoid, liver complaints, catarrh, and related ailments.
The itemized page reports a ministerial meeting at the Lutheran parsonage, a large Presbyterian service, Epiphany Church winter services, and a snowy morning. It notes temperance advocacy, a weak Republican mass meeting, a scornful remark about a rival paper, and library tickets. Warren grows with improvements, a notable mare, and postponed races due to weather. It covers depot requests, Captain Mackey’s record, and political critique of Mackey versus Blaine.
Miss Cora Vincent of Trenton N Y visits Mrs James Cables. David D Reed ends with Sunday Mirror at his plan par. W W Lewis leaves for Petaluma Courier California. Miss Lelia L Benedict of Pleasantville visits Misses Jessie and Grace Davis. Miss Ida Grindlay returns from Rochester N Y. H W Fisher M D and wife from Akron Ohio visit parents. return Thursday. Misses Mary and Tillie Zimmer return to Highland Park Ti. F H Garfield agent of NYP&O R A at Jamestown visits Warren. Mr J Marion of Ohio ex County Treasurer visits son M Streletz. returns Tuesday. Rev S A Taggart Y M C A state secretary to preach at Presbyterian Church next Sabbath morning. evening sermon on a general-interest topic. Mrs A P Gillmore in New York buying millinery, returns next week with larger assortment.
Bueren's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, fever sores, and other eruptions. It claims to cure piles with money-back guarantee and offers 25 cents per box, sold by A. W. Morck.
The Independent Order of Good Templars held its 24th Annual District Convention in Conenango Lodge on Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates from Erie Crawford and Warren Counties, about fifty attendees, and Rev. Hart presided. Openings included welcome by Rev. P S Allen and remarks by Rev. Hart. A public meeting at the Presbyterian Church drew a full house with notable music. Wednesday saw dedication of Conewango Lodge in Warren conducted by Rev. Hart. The group praised the Leper over the Mail and urged temperance, urging Good Templars to lead by example.
A meeting of Waren ladies last Friday organized the Union Relief Association of Warren. A constitution was adopted and officers elected: President Mrs. R. P. King, Vice Presidents Mrs. C. M. Snyder Bliss Letuie Dunham, Secretary Mrs. J. M. Davies, Treasurer Mrs. A. d. Hazeltine. About forty women attended, aiming to relieve the poor and find work. A meeting is set for Oct 25 at 2 30 P M at City Hall to form visiting committees and assign districts.
Long juror roster lists numerous local farmers merchants blacksmiths carpenters and laborers from towns such as Columbus Pittsfield Warren Freehold Sugar Grove Glade Corydon Triumph Eldred and Conewango. The line ends with an advertisement asserting Hood’s Sarsaparilla offers “400 Doses One Dollar” as a strong economic claim.
AnFt. Wayne Gazette editor Theron P Keator extols Dr King's New Discovery as a reliable cure for severe and mild coughs and colds, noting personal success over five years. He urges readers to visit A W Merck's Drug Store for a free trial bottle. large size priced at $1.00. The piece closes with a reflection on hereditary value and the pedigree a man transmits.
Manchester resident Geo W Willing reports his wife, once nearly helpless for five years, regained abilities after using Electric Bitters. He lauds the remedy as effective with hundreds of testimonials backing its curative powers at 50 cents a bottle from A W Merck. A letter criticizes newspapers for poor attention to paid subscriptions and calls the editor the most intelligent man in the country.
A collection of short notices and testimonials for patent medicines and quack cures. Gilmore's Aromatic Wine claims to cure female complaints and restore vigor. Joseph's Oil touted for nervous headache. Day's Horse and Cattle Powder advertised for equine care. Miscellaneous quips and anecdotes accompany drug pitches and consumer tips from various locations.
A Beet tale from Lunar Grove Pennsylvania on October 21 1884 reports observers noting a beet weighing eight pounds and another claimed specimen of twelve pounds a medium size, with mentions of larger weights and garden yields, reflecting local produce interest and humorous exchange.
An auction will be held at Dr D F Andersons in Sheffield on Tuesday October 1 featuring items such as a large patent folding bed set of furniture including 2 lounges 12 dozen cane seat chairs a bureau a bookcase and other household goods plus a number of kitchen items and domestic wares.
Mary Carey administratix of Daniel Carey late of Columbus Warren County Pa. announces letters of administration granted. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and all claims against the estate must be presented duly authenticated for settlement. Columbus Pa Aug 28 19c4.
A notice from JOIN DENZER in Glade PA dated October 9, 1984, states a brown neck and spotted hindquarters steer aged about two years was found on Oct 8. The owner must prove property and pay charges or the animal will be sold per law. a white cow will be treated similarly.
Creditors of the estate of the late Mrs John Krimbill of Warren Pennsylvania are urged to present their claims properly itemized and sworn to Parry L. Clark to secure payment. Salome Kunian and Mrs Lydia Dickinson issue the notice from Warren dated October 24, 1584.
All persons having claims against George Krimbill of Warren Pa will please present them properly itemized and sworn. Perry D. Clark, Commissioner, Warren, Oct 24, 1631.
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