Subscription and advertising rates for The Ledger
The Ledger outlines subscription terms totaling 150 dollars yearly in advance with 2 dollars annual postpaid option and 15 cents added for papers mailed outside Warren County. Advertising rates include business cards up to a year at 5 dollars, transient ads at 1 dollar per inch first insertion, 16 cents per line for local notices, and free marriages and deaths with obituary charges beyond 10 lines at five cents per additional line.
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Warren County
Legislature remains in session over apportionment conflict
The session drags with the Republican senate refusing compromise on districting. Democrats press to fulfill constitutional duties as Gov Carl in calls for fair apportionment. Warren county voters back Dwight W. Buel for county treasurer with broad cross party support. A Virginia gentleman shares a link to Gen Winfield Scott through his wife.
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Senate
House
Democratic House
Philadelphia Beering Telegraph
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Pittsburgh Leader
Delaware County Record
Philadelphia Puddle Ledger
Andrew G. Carlin
Harrisburg
Warren County
Dwight W. Buel
Democracy
Buck
Sugar Grove
Farmington
Freehold
Editorial Snapshot of 1880s Political and World News
A mixed editorial digest covers naturalization of a Chinese immigrant in New York, unemployment among bookkeepers, cholera deaths in Egypt, attacks on Republicans, western dangers, James Nutt trial, Freethinkers convention, Java volcanic eruption, Newfoundland storm losses, and legislative tensions over a late session. Key figures and places include New York City, Philadelphia, Louisville, Saratoga, Rochester, Java, Newfoundland, and Bar Harbor, with references to Jay Gould and Henry Villard.
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Java
Newfoundland
Indian Archipelago
Charlie Ross Abduction Year Confirmed
In a Mansfield era correction letter from Sheffield Pennsylvania dated August 19 1833 the writer asks the Ledger to confirm the year Charlie Ross was taken away and states it occurred in June 1874, signed by Company H
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Sheffield
The
Ledger
Charlie Ross
Extra Session Claims and Misconceptions Across Governors
A letter discusses rumors of extra sessions led by Gov. Pattison and clarifies past actions. It states Gov. Shenck did call an extra session in 1845, while Gov. Johnson warned of an extra session in 1850 but did not call one. The piece notes legal opinions supporting strict construction of law and confirms the legislature stayed near May end, passing only a few measures.
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Pattison
Gov. Shenck
Johnson
Gov. Johnson
Senate
Streeter
Judiciary Committee
J. Hi. Walker
Erie
Bradford Has A Week Of Active Civic Growth And Social Events
Bradford Pennsylvania reports rapid progress with the city hall nearing completion and the Producers Exchange walls rising. The new High School is under construction for use next year as walks and new houses appear. A busy week includes Barker and Farron at the Opera House, Forepaughs circus and races, and a crowd from nearby towns. Mayor Broder attends a funeral in Ithaca. Mr Lewis C Longaken and Miss Gertrude Robinson wed at 42 Jackson Avenue and plan a two week East tour before settling on Sanford Street. Uncle Tom’s Cabin plays at the Opera House Saturday night.
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the Ledger
Bradford
Producers’ Exchange
Opera House
Barker and Farron
Government House
Forepaugh
Broder
Ithaca
New York
Aly. F. Buckmaster
Lewis C. Longaken l
Gertrude Robinson
Jackson Avenue
Sanford Street
Uncle Tom's
Farmington Notes Report Local Accidents and School Start
From Farmington Pennsylvania on September 4 1983 reports recall Mrs Flinn Johnson being thrown from a buggs injuring her arm. The death of W W Mix aged 21 on August 16 is mourned by the Y P L Society. Homer M Preston sustains a severe leg gash while carrying a cradle and is under Dr B Brown care. A select school began August 27 for ten weeks with 29 students in the advanced department and 25 in the primary taught by Fred Marsh principal and Eva Marsh assistant.
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Flinn Johnson
W. W. Mix
Y. P. L. Society
Homer M. Preston
Dr King’s New Discovery Free Trial at A W Merck’s Drug Store
Rush for a trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds at A W Merck’s drug store. Free samples for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and other throat lung issues. regular size $1.00. Also notices about wallpapering painting by N L Wendlebee on Liberty Street and ads for 99 Cent and Music Store in Warren Pa advertising Singer sewing machines and goods.
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A. W. Merck’s
Dr. King
N. K. Wendlebee
Liberty Street
99 Cent
Warren
Singer
Music
Great Reduction at Memi ry School Opens Seasonal Terms
A historical notice advertises a male female memory school established in 1830 with property valued at ¢103,000, a new boarding hall costing $45,000, and comprehensive facilities. It notes total 14 week board and tuition at $59.70, annual $186, details for catalogue from Prof. J T Edwards D D, and term dates: Fall August 23, Winter December 11, Spring March 25.
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