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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1886
Page
8
Subscriptions beginning July 14 1885 must pay the advance rate of 1.50 by October 1. Mr F E Reed will visit each county town to collect or money may be mailed by money order. Authorized agents listed for multiple towns. the policy states subscriptions will not be prolonged and no crowding will occur.
The Warren Ledger lists travel of local figures, circus and theatre visits, and church notices. It highlights Forepaugh circus on Struthers flats, a Kinzua viaduct excursion, a temperance convention in Tidioute, and Erie/NY trips. it notes mortgage of street work, school moves, and plans for the M E church organ concert with admission prices.
List of appointments across multiple towns and figures in the Symestown District. Names include ES Borland as presiding elder and J F Stocker in Ashville, with numerous others in towns such as Jamestown, Falcon Creek, Warren, and Oil City.
The Northwestern agricultural society will hold its sixteenth annual fair in Corry on September 28 to October 1. Four thousand dollars in premiums are offered. Horse races foot races bicycle races and the great baby show with forty one prizes totaling over two hundred dollars. For particulars see pamphlets from secretary John Stutiz Corry Pa. Excursion rates apply on all railroads to Corry.
The body of Horace Bowen, an American Indian, was found in pieces on the P and E track below the round house after a camping party near Reese's eddy attended a Warren fair. A shattered alcohol bottle nearby indicated the cause. An inquest by Squire Schnur returned an accidental death verdict. Relatives took custody of the remains.
The New M. EB church will be opened and dedicated near Sunday with 11 a m morning service led by Rev C N Sims D D of Syracuse University and an evening sermon by Rev T M Boyle of Pittsburg All citizens are invited to attend A special church parlor meeting is planned Saturday to greet former pastors and visiting clergymen
The Boy Orator D H Burrell has occupied several church pulpits this week and delivered highly effective temperance lectures. His vigorous voice captivates large audiences, leaving listeners spellbound during this series of talks.
The fifteenth annual reunion of the 1st regiment Pennsylvania reserves will be held in Warren on Tuesday September 21. Preparations are underway to give the veterans a grand reception.
Dee The Wild West Show merges with Forepaugh colossal concern, transforming the combined entity into the greatest of all great shows. Forepaugh gains prominence as the leading former rival in the touring spectacle circuit.
Warren Pa announces an organ concert under Mr. Will Waith with Mrs. Hinckles and Mr. John W. Little. The event promises a thirteen-number program and aims to draw a large local audience, followed by a sales offer for a six dollar article set tied to Ledger subscriptions.
A citizens meeting at the Exchange hotel last evening neared the required subscriptions to launch the electric light project. It was decided to install a strong wire system and an experimental apparatus in town to test quality, with broad adoption likely if performance surpasses neighboring towns.
The funeral for Thomas H. DeNilver will be private, after a morning service on Thursday September 16 1888 at 6 o'clock. He will be laid to rest from his Second Street home at 10 o'clock on September 18 with private ceremony.
We offer a complete line of embossed and illuminated cards for secret societies firemen railroad men musicians telegrapers bicycle clubs G A B societies and military men. Numerous designs showcased and guaranteed to be handsomer and cheaper than any other in the country. Call to view samples.
Atousta Maine September 13 The election result gives Bodwell a about 12000 vote majority for governor while the legislature shows likely 28 Republican senators to 3 Democrats and the Democrats gain House seats in similar proportion.
A fragment invites readers to preserve the supplement for future reference and show it to neighbors. It suggests dropping a petal card to the office to obtain another copy. The tone reflects a community outreach appeal with a simple call to action.
Sugar Grove Union agricultural society closes its three day harvest fair with standout displays in Agricultural Hall featuring apples peaches and preserved goods. Notable exhibits include Miss Mary Miller crayon pictures and a 3000 piece silk quilt. Cattle standings show prize Durham herd and Jersey calves among over one hundred cattle. Horses sheep swine poultry and racing entertain crowds with bands and a popular hermaphrodite colt on display.
A court will convene on the fourth Monday of September 27 to process naturalization applications. Applicants must have at least two years in the United States and one year in Pennsylvania. Five years U.S. residence and three years total U.S. residence may be required for eligibility. A veteran discharge can substitute for declaration of intention.
Four day fair receipts total about 33 300 and cover premiums improvements. Over 2 000 came from the family ticket system and may be changed next year. Some directors favor a 25 cent gate fee with free exhibit entries and ground access as far as possible.
The Wild West show offers free for all races each afternoon for horses never entered in any race and awards ten dollars to the winning horse. It will be here September 23.
An eclectic ad roundup lists discounts on al Calculatoar and Ropp's Commerce, with a Ledger subscription offer. Bargains at M. Jackson & Bros on hats and caps. Pearl Mills flour and Theodore Meesner advertised, plus cheap electric steam washers from Win. Spinner. Normal school info at Lock Haven. Watches and jewelry repair by Wyman & Davis.
A Ledger publication from Ware Pennsylvania reports on a library microscope offered for 5 50 and warns buyers about handling the lenses. It explains the eyepiece at the upper end and objectives at the lower end and cautions against touching lenses or letting objectives touch the object. It also advises keeping the lenses dust free and wiping with a clean handkerchief.
George H. King of Carver Rouge marries Miss M M Reig, a charming Warren society belle, in a small Monday morning ceremony at the bride’s West Short Street home with Rev. Ryan officiating. The couple depart for a bridal trip in the East as relatives look on.
Married. Turner Roper in Jamestown at the parsonage by Rev. John Peate Mr George M Turner to Miss Louella J Roper both of Russell Pa. Ring-Reig in Warren Sept 12 1886 at the parents' residence by Rev A W Ryan Mr George H King and Miss Elaine Mar Reiz both of Witren.
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