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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
8
Semi-Weekly Ledger notes a poetic verse about a fall from grace and misfortune for a young woman, interwoven with local notices. It reports residents returning from travel, personal health updates, and social happenings. Includes brief editorials on town events, theater plans, and community concerns.
Caplinger shot his wife twice in the morning then killed himself with a bullet to the head. Mrs. Caplinger had a slight injury from a second bullet hitting a corset steel. The incident following domestic trouble occurred as he left the soldiers home in Quincy en route to the G A R encampment in Louisville. The drinking spree is cited as the cause.
A visit to the fair grounds reveals many improvements in buildings and sheds. Stock arrivals begin today, with more horses on hand than ever before at this time. Tomorrow marks opening day with an interesting program featuring Mrs. Lilly at 1 PM and Mr. Cushing at 3 PM. Grand stand free.
An advertisement extols the Golden Medical Discovery from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo as a cure for digestive issues and blood purification. It claims rapid, permanent cures for various illnesses and invites readers to send 10 cents in stamps for a book of particulars from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association at 83 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
The twenty fifth Northwestern Agricultural society fair runs September 11 to 20 in Corry with reduced excursion tickets from Kane and nearby points September 17 to 20, return September 21. The Bisons plan games August through late September including Warren Iron and Oil club in Warren on September 17 to 19, in Buffalo September 20 to 22, Detroit September 25 and 26, and Michigan lads in Buffalo September 27 to 29, with final 95 season game then disbanding.
A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent cites cheerful southern progress from past hardship. Farmers diversify crops, raise more pork and poultry, and Georgia’s early fruit crop injects 1.5 million dollars into circulation. Cash payments rise, bank deposits grow in Atlanta, and regional trade expands 12 to 20 percent amid low prices. Arkansas attracts northern immigrants, Dallas notes manufacturing gains and railroads, Birmingham shows 30 percent more business and new plants under construction.
The new Illinois law creates a three member arbitration board with a employer and a labor representative. It may take up strikes or lockouts in establishments with more than 25 workers. The board will study both sides and propose settlements but cannot bind either party. No two board members may share a political party.
A 19 year old Frank Vernon was assaulted by two women in the Hotel Marlborough reading room. A blond and a brunette attacked him with a parasol and kicks, driving him into a taxi and vanishing into the crowd. Vernon, once a modest hotel guest, had recently risen financially after a remittance from a Kentucky contact. Police linked him to Eugene Kelly Jr and a con about a fake funeral, leading to Vernon’s arrest. Kelly declined to prosecute.
A Westminster Review piece compares Scottish vices and virtues with those of other peoples, noting restraint in cruelty and wife beating, but sharper drinking excesses. It discusses Scots politeness, the word conthy, and the impact of commercialism on courtesy.
A reminiscence recalls Sir John Franklin in Warwickshire childhood days watching a solar eclipse. Smoked glass viewing left noses blackened, provoking laughs at the scientific party. It contrasts with remembering him as a heroic expedition figure amid family relics. The second note points to William E. Burton's grave location at Greenwood Cemetery beside notable contemporaries.
In a Mrs Mahree Ann story, the father recalls taking a pie with his手 at Dr Upinstyle's dinner. The daughter is ashamed as he admits no proper utensil was provided, only a fork and spoon, leaving him with little choice. The anecdote captures social norms and awkward manners.
Babies and rapidly growing children gain more from Scott's Emulsion than from all other foods. Its nourishing powers are felt almost immediately. Babies and children thrive on Scott's Emulsion when no other form of food is assimilated.
Scott and Bowne advertises Scott's Emulsion as a tonic that stimulates appetite enriches the blood and aids wasting disease. It claims benefits for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis weak lungs emaciation consumption blood diseases and all forms of wasting. Pamphlet offered free. Price six cents and one dollar.
DRY GOODS offers a splendid line of broadcloths at 85 cents and 1 dollar, silk mixtures and silks for fall wear, extensive table linens and outings, 200 pairs of blankets, hosiery for all ages, and improved underwear and corsets. Regulars claim best makes at low prices.
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