Jubilant Quay Campaign Hopes For Strong Turnout
Col Quay, recently ill at Beaver, is recovering and plans to spend weeks in Atlantic City near Republican headquarters. Philadelphia access to Senator Cooper ensures potential backing. Allegheny County seats for Graham declare Quay in great shape. Barclay and Packer report solid support, Magee foes inactive. Cooper reorganizes efforts to match Blaine’s turnout and aim for a $1,000 margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Quay
Beaver
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Senator Cooper
Graham
House of Representatives
Allegheny County
Quay
Magee
Chris
George A. Barclay
Cameron County
Barclay
Horace D. Packer
Tioga County
Cooper
Blaine
Rewarding the faithful in Ohio polling plans
The piece notes President Garfield spared United States Marshal Wright of Cincinnati and pardoned Michael Mullen, a lieutenant of police, who seized over 100 colored voters in bed and locked them in a cellar until after polls closed. Mullen, convicted of this outrageous act, served about half of a one year sentence. The article claims higher grade officials instigated the crime to influence the October election to beat Blaine in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Wright
Cincinnati
Michael Mullen
Mullen
Col. Wright
United States
Ohio
Blaine
Not Dead Yet Greenbackers Endorse National Platform
The State Convention of the Pennsylvania Greenback National Labor party met in Erie with forty-two delegates from twenty-one counties. They back the 1884 Indianapolis platform, oppose money hoarding, favor legal tender issuance, seek railroad discrimination enforcement, and defend petition rights. A prohibition referendum was tabled. Dr. W D Whitney of Warren was nominated state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Greenback
National Labor Party
Erie
Indianapolis
W. D. Whitney
Warren County
Ed. Reynolds
Carlisle Speaker Pledge by Randall Curtin Surfaces
Sam Randall and Andy Curtin plan to reelect Carlisle as Speaker with Curtin’s unanimous nomination next winter. They anticipate free trade prevailing in the House and aim to keep their top roles in Foreign Affairs and Appropriations. The move questions earlier protectionist efforts and underscores strategic positioning in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Randall
Andy Curtin
Carlisle
Curtin
Committee of Foreign Affairs and Appropriations
Taxpayer laments taxes and politics in backwoods ranch
A rural proprietor fretted over Internal Revenue taxes on selling beer and tobacco. He blamed Cleveland election promises for ending the tax, railing at the Republicans with vivid, dismissive language and a colorful comparison to Bar num’s figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Barnum
President appoints reform target Exum Saint as Pension Agent
The piece notes Exum Saint, fined $50 two years ago for pension law violations and facing an indictment, has been named special Pension Agent by President Cleveland. It critiques reform and cites Washington agricultural reports with high crop scores and potential economic improvement for 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exum Saint
Cleveland
Naval cadet fined for ungentlemanly conduct spat kisses
In military circles a naval cadet found guilty of ungentlemanly conduct for throwing kisses at a girl should deliver them to her gently where they will do the most good. Cholera fears persist though Terre is deemed not dangerous to the United States by Surgeon General Hamilton, yet cholera morbus remains a daily menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre
United States
Hamilton
Cleveland Enjoys Quiet Albany Visit Before Woods Trip
President Cleveland spends a quiet Albany stay with Gov. Hill, tours the Capitol, and buys two suits in Pearl Street. He plans a Plattsburgh breakfast, then travels to Ausable for a rest and partridge shooting after Sept. 1. The piece notes Arthur as a strong angler and contrasts public reaction with past presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Albany
Gov. Hill
New
Capitol
Fort Orange Club
John P. Bailey
Pearl Street
Arthur
England
Washington
Grant
Long Branch
Democratic Growlers
Republican
Loafers
Not Going Backward. Republican forward progress urged
The Philadelphia Press argues the Republican party cannot retreat or rest on past gains. It measures progress across decades, noting forward movement in New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and elsewhere, and says reaction is local and temporary while the party remains driven by new demands and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Republican Party
New York
Massachusetts
A Soldier's Tribute to Grant at Westminster Abbey
General Wolseley writes from July 29 1885 praising General Grant as one of the greatest soldiers of our time and expresses gratitude to Smalley and the committee for honoring the late U S President at Westminster Abbey on August 8. He notes English sorrow at American loss and plans to attend the service in London, stressing shared respect between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Wolseley
Westminister Abbey
Archdeacon Farrar
Grant
Mr. Smalley
United States
Gen. Grant
New York Times
Wisconsin High License law shows strong early results
The first three months under Wisconsin’s moderate High License law cut liquor shops in 100 towns by 267 and boosted public revenue by 224000 dollars while crime declined. Similar laws in other states show encouraging effects. opponents blamed Democratic rule for economic woes, and Iowa’s prohibition effects are tempered by a Supreme Court ruling on personal medical prescription rights. The note ends with an offer for reprints of the newspaper at Mart office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Wisconsin
West
Iowa
Supreme Court
Miscellaneous 19th Century Notes on Society and Industry
A compilation of brief items notes Mrs. Helen Hunt Jackson’s death in San Francisco, shifting railroad routes through Springfield Ohio, a Philadelphia trot race won by Wilkes with a $4000 purse, and plans for a $100000 grand monument in Atlanta. It also covers White Russian petroleum's market impact, oil production data by state, and California’s rising oil output from 1878 to 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phallas
Wilkes
Phallus
Atlanta
Grant
Lee
Johnston
Sherman
Goddess of Liberty
Far East
Japan
Roach yards to finish unfinished cruisers under Navy
The unfinished cruisers Atlanta Chicago and Boston will be completed under Navy supervision at John Roach shipyards. Agreement follows Navy's inability to finish at its own yards without costly prep. If completion costs exceed 300000, Roach bondsmen cover the excess. Roach assignees provide labor and materials and receive full contract price per vessel. Tax Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention will assemble in Harrisburg on Wednesday August 26 at 10 am to nominate a State Treasurer candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chicago
Boston
Navy Department
John Roach
Whitney
George H. Weed
George W. Quintard
Mr. Roach
Aaron J. Vanderpoel
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Flogged by enraged father on office stairs in London
A well known gentleman recently named to a royal commission was assaulted on the staircase of his East India avenue office. He was soundly flogged by a man who charged him with wronging the man's daughter. The thrashing, violent and protracted, ended when the stick broke and bystanders intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
East India Avenue
Preventive use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters against malaria
The article argues malaria threats residents in fever districts and favors Hostetter's Bitters as a preventive and health tonic. It claims the remedy regulates liver digestion and purifies the system, helping bowels and kidneys, and is essential even for brief stays in miasmatic areas. It also touts benefits for rheumatism debility and nervousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act Eyen
Mournful deaths linked to anniversaries in Clearfield county
A Clearfield county woman died on the 27th alt marked by a husband’s death on July 27, 1873 and a son’s death on July 27, 1875. Members of the G A R were in camp at Gettysburg last week and reviewed by Gov Pattison and officials. The 10th P R V C annual reunion will be Oct 1 at Cannonsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield County
Alt
Gettysburg
Cannonsburg
Clearfield’s Centennial Marked by County Celebration
The one hundredth anniversary of Clearfield county’s settlement was celebrated at Luthersburg on July 30 drawing about five thousand attendees. Addresses were given by Hon. John Patton Curwensville P8 Weber Dubois and D C Gillespie Big Run. Patton has lived in the county fifty years recalls every judge and sheriff elected in that period. Clearfield county has produced one governor two senators one congressman and three judges who later reached the Supreme Court bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Clearfield County
Luthersburg
John Patton
Curwensville
Weber
Dubois
Supreme Bench
Grover Appointed a Horse Thief
Denver August 12 C P Judd named by the President as special agent of the National Labor Bureau for Nevada and the Territories was brought from Alamosa on a warrant charging horse stealing Judd admits guilt and says he served penitentiaries at Leavenworth and Colorado for similar offenses He claims Democratic endorsements aided his government appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Denver
C. P. Judd
National Labor Bureau
Nevada
Territories
Alamosa
Judd
Leavenworth
Colorado
Buttier Oil Dispute Divides County Producers
In Cleveland county aug 12 oil producers face a choice between patronizing the Pittsburg pipelines or the National Transit Co. A 10 percent premium leads producers to seek the higher price while critics warn it sustains monopoly. The issue hinges on supporting competition versus maximizing oil revenue amid flooding and pipeline costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttier
Butler County
Thomas W. Phillips
National Transit Co
Pittsburg
National Transit
Phillips
Standard
Thorn Creek
Castoria Enduring Brand Through Generations
An advertisement style reminiscence traces Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood, noting repeated use as a child cries for Castoria and as a mother treats her own children with the same remedy. The nostalgic voice highlights continuity and family reliance on Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Notice of final accounts filed in Warren County estates
The Register of Warren County announces that administrating and executorial accounts for several estates have been filed and will be presented to the Orphans' Court on September 7 at 16:00 for confirmation and allowance. Names include Chase, Chadwick, Greenland, Clark, Kuhn, Martin, Christenson, Buel, with respective estates of McCollum, Whipple, Koffod, Krimbill, Hadley minors, Ruthastman’s heirs, Christenson, Edith Crouch, and others. W J Alexander presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Chas. Chase
Margaret McCollum
C. L. Chadwick
Clarissa Whipple
Peter Greenland
John Koffod
Perry D. Clark
Christina Krimbill
J. R. Kuhn
Casseus
Bra Adley
J. M. Hadley
J. M. Martin
Ruthastman
Sophia Christenson
Case Christenson
D. W. Buel
Edith M. Crouch
W.J. Alexander
Register. Register
Warren
Borough Ordinance Promotes Sanitation in Warren Borough
At a meeting on the sixth of 1885 the Burgess and Town Council of Warren adopted rules to prevent sewerage escapes, cleanse outhouses and drains, apply disinfectants weekly in warm months, keep cellars and lots free of filth, ban offensive matter in streets, curb adulterated foods, cleanse hog pens daily, restrict slaughtering and tallow rendering, require clean meat and fish sales, and mandate reporting of contagious diseases births and deaths quarterly, with officials urged to enforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealth, &c
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Warren
Boro
Board of Health
Co. C. Thompson
Burgess
F. A
Cogswell
Clerk
Administratrix Named for James Brown Estate in Warren County
Fanny Brown administratrix announces rene of administration for the estate of James Brown late of Brokenstraw Warren County Pa. Debtors must pay immediately and creditors present claims with proper authentication for settlement Irvington Pa July 10 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Brokenstraw
Warren Co
Fanny Brown
Irvington
Public Vendue of Warren County Land in Pittsfield Township
Fieri facias issued from Warren County Court of Common Pleas directs public sale at Warren Court House on Monday Sept 7 1885 at 2 PM. Property includes southeast part of tract 156 in Pittsfield bounded land totaling about 121 acres with improvements a frame house orchard and spring. Land assigned to Joseph Hill by Harrison Wade and wife Dec 9 1881 recorded in Deed Book 50 page 610. Sale proceeds to pay the suit of Joseph Hill for the use of John H Pilling administrative of F E Banner deceased, executor of F Banner. Sale under writ 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herife
Peter Holt
P. E. Appleby
Francis Appley
F. N. Merriam
J. K. Merriam
Lot B. Allen
Albert B. Sheldon
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Cavaner
Borough of
Warren
Pine Grove Township
Warren County
Tamas McCoy
L. E. Akeley
D. Hale
McCoy
Guy C. Irvine
Geo. W. Irvine
A. J. Irvine
Court House
Pittsfield Township
Pennsylvania
Joseph Hill
Harrison Wade
W. A. Raner
Sarah R.ichols
F. E. Baner
John H. Pilling
Seer Fieri
County of
State of
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Bridget Silk
Retterer
Theodote Eddy
Warren Wooden Ware Company
Mary Silk
Boon MaGee
M. Silk
W. J. Innis
C. Wurster
Maggie van Ansdel
John van Ansdel
Daniel Pound
Samuel Laing
Pound
Levi Jones
Elk Township
L. F. Watson
Thomas Clemons
Thomas J. Clemons
Columbus
T. J. Clemions
T. J. Clemons
David Beaty
Clarendon
A. D. Wood
Anchor Petroleum Company
Main Street
Eagan
Margaret Eagan
William O'Neil
Warren and Ridgway
Saidlot
Mary Grace
A. Waxelbaum
Johnson
Pleasant
C. W. Head
R. Ward
Charles W. Head
S. Messner
Warren Co
J. M. Mead
Conenango Township
Academy
Warren and Venango Railroad Company
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
Jacob Yehl
John Seichrist
Warren Academy
William Eddy
Joseph Brown
McCalmont Oil Company
H. W. Morrison
Mead
A. J. Mead
J. Stranahan
Chas.Green
M. Bunham
John Hellens
Hellens
Sellen & Popple
S. Beach
Geo. W. Quaintance
Thomas Quaintance
Adam Quaintance
Josiah Walker
State Bank of
Randolph
A. Allen
Glade Township
Glade Avenue
Nathan Branch
A. B. McKain
McKain
A. D. Branch
L. W. Branch
H. Branch
Oscar Wright
E. A. Allen
Sheriff's Office
Warren, Pa
Sheriff's Sale Notices from Warren County Auctions
Public notices report multiple sheriff sale actions under writs of executions in Warren County Pennsylvania. Parcels include two Warren borough lots, an inlet bounded property with a house and barn, Elk Township tracts totaling 100 acres, and a 2164 tract in Columbus Township, connected to several suits including W J Innis C Wurster and Maggie Van Ansdel administratrix.
Sheriff Sale Notices from Warren County Court Pleas
Levari facias issued for public sale of property in Pleasant Township and Cherry Grove Township Warren county Pennsylvania. Descriptions include a 82.5 acre tract with pine timber reserve, improved land with house barn orchard and 12 acres stumped. Also a leasehold parcel of seven acres with mill machinery and tools tied to T C Beecher and R N Miles. Auction set for September 7, 1885 at 2 PM at Warren Court House.
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Matthew 5S. Quay
C. C. Merritt
Eldred
Robert A. Love
Farmington
D. A. Arird
Youngsville
DR. J. Burroughs
Sugar Grove
South
Oty
Mart
H. H
Helen Hunt Jackson
San Francisco
Lord Ranpo_pH CHURCHHILL
Garfield County
Glenwood Echo
Gex. Grant
Vicksburg
Clinton B. Fisk
Springfield
Indianapolis, Bloomington & Western R. R
Bloomington
Peoria
California
West Virginia
Kentucky
Wyoming
New Mexico
Roach
Clevecanp
W. J. Gordon
Clingstone
Rysdyk
Guy
Kentucky Prince
Gordon
General Grant
Riverside Park
Grant Monument Fund
Rice
Attorney At Law
E Beaty Block
Estray
Dunham
Watson Township
M. B. Dunham
W. Martin and
S. E. Davis
Liberty Street
E. W. Thompson
Thomas G. Gilson
Alt J. A. Weible
King’s Hollow
Gisselbrecht Brewery
Market St
Page’s Smithery
J. W. Weaver
Sylvester A Howd
Sugar Grove Township
Orphan’s Court
Sylvester Howd
Robert H. Wiggins
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Nathan Gibson
Kinzua
Kinzua TP
Kinzua, Pa
Sec
A. J. Hazeltine
A. H. McKelvey
C. H. Noyes
J. C. Wells
M. Beecher
Warren Electrical Light Company
Artnerships
Arren
Brown & Stone, Attys
Silas G. Skiff
Spring Creek
Warren, Co
WM. A. Skiff
East Branch
Etters
Horace W. Roberts
James S. Warner
Libellant
Jane Warner
Warren County Common Pleas
Jewelry Store
MORCK
Morck Bro’s
First National Bank
L. D. Wetmore
Cashier
U.S
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Ore
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
P.& E. Railroad
Heecher
F E. A. Allen
Sheriff's
E. A Allen
Pleasant Township
Cherry Grove Township
Mead Township
Clarendon Borough
Eagan Farm
Bradford House
Opera House
Thomas Brown
Range Noble
Brown Bros. & Co
Citizens National Bank
Cherry Grove
T. C. Beecher
R. N. Miles
Meecher
Northe
D.shear
Terest
Waren Co
D. Shear
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson Wood
Chase Taylor & Co
Oliver
Gowanda
Curtis
Remington
Buford
Buckeye
Jackson
Wetherill
NEW Hartford
BAYER
A. B. McKain & Son
Liberty and
Water Streets
Nelson Greenland
Suspension Bridge
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
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