Republican ticket announces candidates for local offices
The Republican County Convention in Warren will convene May 26 at 2 p.m. Earlier primary meetings are scheduled for the Saturday before. Nominees include C W Stone Warren for Congress and several County Commissioner and District Attorney hopefuls from towns like Conneaut, Pittsfield, Youngsville, Brokenstraw, Sugar Grove, Pine Grove, Clarendon, and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Warren
Columbus
Corydon
Conewango
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Pine Grove
Spring Creek
Sheffield
South West
Triumph
Woiron
Columbus Borough
Clarendon
Tidioute
Youngsville
Sesiren GS
Republican Co
W. I. Bacnor
W. M. Cummings
Sugar Grove
T. L. Putnam
Republican County
Osborne Named Democratic Candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Democrats nominate Gen. E. S. Osborne of Wilkes Barre for Congress, advocating fair district apportionment. Osborne, born 1838 in Bethany, served as Major General in the National Guard, U S Army officer, and judge advocate, noted for gallant conduct and probing prisoner mistreatment cases.
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Pennsylvania
E. S. Osborne
Wilkesbarre
Bethany
Bethany University
National Law School
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Co. CG. 8Th Pa
149 Bucktail
First Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
Secretary of War
Andersonville
Macon
Belle Island
Richmond
Henry Werz
Werr
Regular Army
National Guard
General Assembly
Senate
Luzerne County
Osborne
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
C D Arird Candidate for Warren County Superintendent
We announce C D Arird of Youngsville as a candidate for Superintendent of Common Schools of Warren County at a meeting of the School Directors in School Hall Warren on Tuesday May 6 at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D, Arird
Youngsville
Common Schools
Warren County
Warren
Union School
Warren On
Harrisburg
D. Arird
Warren Co
Northwestern Republicans name three of six delegates at large
The Northwestern Pennsylvania Republicans selected three of the six at large delegates: J. W. Lee of Venango Lewis Emery Jr. of McKean and P. L. Kimberly of Sharon. The bid by Watson for Congress at Large was defeated as the cry against concentrating power prevailed.
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Northwestern Pennsylvania
J. W. Lee
Venango
Lewis Emery, Jr
McKean
P. L. Kimberly
Sharon
Lewis J*’. Watson
Congress
Franklin
Cameron Declares Retirement From Politics
General Simon Cameron told a visitor he has no purpose to serve in politics and will take no part in political movements. He claimed he has served his turn and desires rest, offering no further comment on public affairs.
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Simon Cameron
Sorrel-topped case and political notes from the era
The piece cites annual liquor and sermon expenditures as a moral concern while noting Gen Osborne's anticipated strong support for the Republican county ticket in Luzerne. It also reports a Curriaco firm that hires only red headed workers, claiming sharper virtues, and ends with a playful nod to sorrel-topped individuals.
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Wilksbarre
Osborne
Luzerne
Gas strike in West Virginia ties to regional supply
The Rochester Post Express notes Wellsburg West Virginia yielded what is billed as the greatest natural gas well in the world last Tuesday. The gas will be piped to Wheeling. The item also references national political totals for the Republican convention and a quip about Edmunds cider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solid South
Wuaris
Wellsburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Arthur
Blaine
Edmunds
Rochester Post Express
Mahone Leads Virginia Delegates to Chicago as Republicans
Senator Mahone heads 24 Virginia delegates pledged to vote as a unit for President Arthur at the Chicago convention. The group, formerly Readjusters and Coalitionists, adopts Republican labels and emphasizes protectionist policy, aligning with the Republican North and rejecting disguise at the national gathering.
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Mahone
Richmond
Chicago
Arthur
Virginia
National Democratic Party
Republican Party
North
New Hospital at Kane Gift from Kane Widow
The widow of Gen. Thomas L. Kane donates the Thomson House at Kane, valued at 100000 dollars, to the Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia for hospital purposes. She entrusts the trustees to use it broadly for sick and wounded without restricting who may benefit or the duration of patient stays.
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New Hospital
Kane
Thomson House
Thomas L. Kane
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Local Store Ads Highlight Low Prices and New Menswear
Gero P. Orr & Co advertises oranges at 15 and 20 cents per dozen while lemons go at a cent each. Geo Ball opens a large line of boys and children's suits with a free baseball bat with each purchase. Mrs. Roter offers choice candies and nuts. Zo pe sa is promoted as a liver tonic to regulate bowels and boost health, sold by Johnson & Siegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gero
P. Orr & Co’s
Johnson
Siegfried
State Firemen Conven tion Plans and Local Elections
The State Firemen's Convention will meet in York in September. Butler county lists 117 office seekers with 92 Republicans and 25 Democrats. The G A R Commander in Chief issues Memorial Day ceremony guidelines allowing posts to set their own programs. East State potato prices drop to 25 cents a bushel. Raftsmen along the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers pool earnings from rafting. The Reveille, a new weekly for the G A R, debuts in Pittsburg, expected to attract veteran readers.
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York
Butler County
Allegheny
Monongahela
Pittsburg
Reveille
Licenses Refused in Greene County Toward Temperance
In Greene County Pa on April 8 the court heard liquor license applications and, noting strong public sentiment against licensed houses, reserved decision and refused all licenses. The report cites Judge Ingraham and Judge Phillips and links the outcome to temperance efforts and local remonstrance. Green County records suggest a broader temperance influence in neighboring Washington County as well.
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Waynesporg
Ingraham and
Phillips
Washington County
Greene
Ingraham
Greene County
Pittsburg
Friends of Temperance
Edmunds in Vermont Habits Noted by Residents
The Rambles in Burlington show Senator Edmunds at ease among townspeople during Congress recess. Observers describe his traits as untiring industry, patient perseverance, unwavering justice, blunt honesty, and firm opposition to monopolies.
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Vermont
Edmunds
Canada Line
Massachusetts
Lake Champlain
Connecticut
Senator Edmunds
Congress
Burlington
United States Senate
Ruiland Herald
Fremont to be placed on retired list of the army
The Denver Republican remarks in favor of placing John C. Fremont on the army retired list praising his westward exploration and urging no quibbling in the action. It notes Fremont’s 1843 Rocky Mountain pass discovery and compares him to Columbus as a historic navigator. The piece also mentions the Guion steamer Oregon shortening ocean voyage time to six days ten hours and ten minutes.
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John C. Fremont
Fremont
Great West
Rocky Mountains
Columbus
America
Denver
Oregon
Queenstown
New York
Mine Explosion Toll Stands At 108 In Pocahontas Disaster
The Pocahontas mine death toll reaches 108, according to the superintendent, who says that figure is the total killed in the March 13 explosion.
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Pocahontas
Mrs Greely Leaves San Diego to Await Fate of Husband
Mrs. Greely widow of the Arctic explorer departs San Diego to stay in Washington until the fate of her husband is known. Republican gains are reported from the Louisiana election in the same brief update.
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Louisiana
Picture Framing and Skates Promoted at Variety Hall
An advertisement touts framing services by A. A. Davis & Co and sells Clipper Roller Skates at Variety Hall. It also promotes Hub Cough Cure as safe and quick relief, priced at 25 cents, with Johnson & Siegfried as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Variety Hall
Ask Johnson & Siegfried
Frazier's Root Bitters Offered as Medicinal Tonic
Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters are described as strictly medicinal not a dram shop product. They purportedly cleanse the blood and system, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and keep the bowels open and regular. Sold by Johnson and Siegfried for $1.
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Frazier’s Root
Johnson & Siegfried
Mrs Walton's Periodical Tea Offered For Female Health
Mrs Walton's Periodical Tea advertised as a long trusted remedy in private practice for female disorders and monthly troubles. Sold by Johnson & Siegfried, mailed on receipt of 50 cents. Frazier Medicine Co., Fees Cleveland, Ohio.
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Walton
Johnson & Siegfried
Frazier Medicine Co
Fees
Cleveland, Hio
The Theatre Debate in Warren Pa 1884 Letter
A Warren Pa letter from April 25 1884 argues about theatre going and moral recreation. It contrasts religious zeal with appreciation for Shakespeare Gilbert and Sullivan and notes the cost of attending plays. The writer wavers between indulgence and reform and jokes about preserving morals while paying for entertainment.
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Mair
Gilbert and Sullivan
Thursby
Abbott
McCullough
Raymond
Irving
Barrett
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Warren
Unclaimed Letters in Warren Post Office Pa Readied for Dead Letter
The list names residents and others with unclaimed mail at Warren Post Office Warren Co Pa and warns items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days Returns include Anderson A Joseph J Karlson Mathilda Barry Annie Karlson Helena Bemus Carrie Kempp Fred W Bailey Chas Liebe Herman Brown J H Lunn J O Brown Jennie Martin Charles Burdick Lizzie Morrow Dr Bomer Marjorie McMahan P F Bingham M A Nilsson Allen Mitnanaun Carlson Lina Crawford Dr W G Carlson Johan Aug Clark C W Chase F W Carlson Gust Carlson C E Carlson Augusta Dailey David Follett Jas M Granquiest Jno Generrux Napoleon Henry Mrs E J Haas P Holister Mary Head Mrs M E Harkins N G Jones Lida A Johansson EK J Johnson John A Wetmo VUISCU Nareu Ostlund Augusta Peterson Jno Palmer J J Reeter Edward Ruland W S Reynolds Maggie Sawyer Cora Swanson Chas Shaw A L Satter Garry Swanson EF C Smith J A Stengel Johanna Stewart W O Siggins Jake Sehlabach Henry Warren Albert Westinghouse W H Wilmarsh Mary Je Frank ers date of
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Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Anderson
A. Joseph J. Karlson
Mathilda Barry
Annie Karlson
Helena Bemus
Carrie Kempp
Fred W. Bailey
Chas. Liebe
Herman Brown
J. H. Lunn
J. O. Brown
Jennie Martin
Charles Burdick
Lizzie Morrow
Dr. Bomer
Marjorie McMahan
P. F. Bingham
M. A. Nilsson
Allen Mitnanaun Carlson
Lina Crawford
W. G. Carlson
Johan Aug. Clark
C. W. Chase
F. W. Carlson
Gust Carlson
C. E. Carlson
Augusta Dailey
David Follett
Jas. M. Granquiest
Jno. Generrux
Napoleon Henry
E. J. Haas
Vuiscu
Nareu Ostlund
Augusta Peterson
Jno. Palmer
J. J. Reeter
Edward Ruland
W.8. Reynolds
Maggie Sawyer
Cora Swanson
Chas, Shaw
A.L Satter
Garry Swanson
EF. C. Smith
J. A. Stengel
Johanna Stewart
W. O. Siggins
Jake Sehlabach
Henry Warren
Albert Westinghouse
W. H. Wilmarsh
Mary Je
Frankers
Grain prices and blends in weekly Wien Mills Co listing
Weekly price table from Wien Mills Co lists commodities in barrels and perishables including white wheat amber Graham and baker’s flour plus corn meal and chop feed. Prices reflect market fluctuations and include bolted corn meal and bran mixes with notes on barrel and bushel pricing.
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Wien Mills Co
Vnsas
Graham
Baker's
Prices Charged by Local Market and Dealers
A fragmented market listing shows prices charged by various merchants for apples butter beans pork cheese dried apples eggs hams lard onions potatoes shoulders sugar coffee tea molasses syrup rice lime cement Timothy seed clover seed salt kerosene oil and other goods. The text names Geo P Orr & Co and ARREN DEALERS among the vendors with scattered figures.
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St Sadr Cssscseee
Rio
Ashton
Higgins
Eureka
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The
Warren Mail
KOR
E. 8
Republican County Convention
C. W. Stone
Republican District Convention
Assembly
Henry Brace
C.M. Shortt
W. J. Alexander
Orphans Court
William Jewell
Conenango
John A. Spetz
Pittsfield
A. C. Blodgett
M. Crocker
Brokenstraw
Geo, H. Higgins
H.J. Muse
J. W. Dunklre
Gen. Osborne
New York Dispatch
Virginia Republicans
Geo. Ball
Mrs
Army
Dr. Frazier
Struthers Library Hall
C. Allen
Warren, Pa
General Produce Market
Y Geo. P
Orr & Co
Arren
REN Dealers
W. Homer
C. van Vleck
Homer & van Vleck
W. Homer, C. van Vleck
Court of Common Pleas
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mechanic's Lyceum Association of
P.S. Jackson & Son
Carpenters and Builders
Hickory Street
Union School House
O.H. Hunter & Son
T. S. Messner 4
THAS
Peo
Ptly
George Ball
Cote
LG Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Artsch & Gruver
Water Street
Liberty
Market
Bartsch & Grover
NEW Grocery
Youngsville, PA
Fairmount House
Fred Swanson
W.B. Roberts
C. W. H. Verback
A. Wetmore
S. P. Johnson
David Garrett
Theo. Chase Estate
Loren Labree
B. P
W. R. BR. Ce
Marshal Jones
Curt Loree
A. D. Parkhurst
Universal Fire Ins. Co
Madeline Hertzel
B. N.Y
A. J. Foster
James McGrew
D. FE. Ash
Fred Marck
John J. Magee
Joseph A. Magee
S. W. Vandersaal
W. H. Copeland
Genevieve B. Roberts
L. B. Hoffman
Thos. Farnsworth
Seeeacre B. Roberts
John Ahlquist
C. L. Skinner
Thos. Keeler
John B. Miller
James Adams
William White
Western Assurance Co
Toronto
Canada
H. K. Miller
A. A. Hopkins
J. A. Weible
American Rapid Tel. Co
J.A. Weible
S. H. Briggs
Rosanna Townley
Borough of Warren
Jas. O. Parmler
Admr
Knapp, Cable & CO
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Gold Reliable Companies
Hartford
Phenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niiagara
5 Star
Liverpool
London & Globe of England
Queen
England
Royal
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
British America
American
Union
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Mutual Life
Traveler's Life & Accident
Harford
Scofield Block
Ry City
Crockery
China
Water St
G. LL
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
G. J. Mead
Sats Erie
Harry Charpel
Sadt
Williamsport, Pa
William Swanson
Christine Swanson
Jas. C. Parmlee
C. T. A. Warren
Warren Light and Fioat Co
Eginning
Warren Light & Heat Company
Herife
Court House
Elk
State of
Peter Holt
D. D. Glidden
P. E. Appleby
F. N. Merriam
A. Allen
Borough of
County of Warren
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
George H. Ames
Lewis F. Watson
John Dillingham
Joseph A. Neill
Joseph A. Neill, President In Trust, &c
FE. A. Allen
Burgess and Town Council
Poplar
Liberty Street
Water
Third Street
Poplar Street
Third
P. Orr
Burgess
Rufus P. Kine
IEE. Berkstresser, E SurzZeoen PV Dentist
Merck’'s
Carver House
Erie City
Erie County
Waterford Village
Erie
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
A. D
Leclaire & Herrick
Brighton
Rochester
Gemmill
E General Insurance
Hickory Streets
Dr. Berkstresser
Sanford Drake
Township of Freehold
Samuel Hagle
Freehold, Pa
Bell Brothers’ Specialties
A. Siegel & Sons
Stewart
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