Mrs Kate Chase Sprague Remains Social Leader on Washington Hill
The famed daughter of Salmon P. Chase lives on a hill overlooking Washington where she manages her household and farm duties, guards her valuable family estate, and works on a life of her father. She plans to publish his cabinet diary, hoping to reveal new light on Lincoln era events once public. She has three daughters and a 25 year old son in a printing job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Chase Sprague
Salmon P. Chase
the Treasury
U. S
Lincoln
Sprague
Rhode Island
Washington
Mr. Chase
Chase
Abraham Lincoln
How Tennessee is Kept Democratic
Ex congressman Nunn of Nashville explains Tennessee stays Democratic by alleged manipulation in Shelby Fayette Tipton Hayward and Madison counties. Federal prosecutions target Democratic officials over election law violations as District Attorney Hawkins pursues cases. In the Ninth district Memphis Republican L B Eaton contests Democratic Phelan who reportedly holds about 3000 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Nunn
Nashville
West Tennessee
Harrison
Blaine
Middle Tennessee
Shelby
Fayette
Tipton
Hayward
Madison
Hawkins
Memphis
Phelan
L. B. Eaton
Fairs Schedule and Iowa Republican Platform
Fairs are listed for Jamestown Aug 26-29 and several September dates in Warren Titusville Corry Edinboro Port Allegheny Conneautville Clarion with no fairs at Erie or Franklin. Iowa Republicans nominate Hutchinson Payner and Josiah Given for statewide offices and adopt platform praising Harrison administration, pension expansion, prohibition, and strict law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Warren
Titusville
Corry
Edinboro
Port Allegheny
Conneautville
Clarion
Erie
Franklin
Tax Republicans of
Iowa
Hutchinson
Payner
Josiah Given
Republican Party of
Harrison
Republican Party
American Woman Bread Ready for Gen Tyner
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison bakes bread for Gen Tyner amid chatter that royal figures seldom perform such kitchen tasks. The piece highlights the contrast with Queen Victoria and extols American women's practicality and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyner
Benjamin Harrison
Baito
Herald
Queen Victoria
Sullivan found guilty of brawl and jailed in Mississippi case
Sullivan was convicted last week and sentenced to twelve months. An appeal is noted and he remains out on bail. Kilrain faces arrest and transfer south for a similar sentence. The column condemns racial violence and criticizes the justice system’s stance on prize fights.
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Sullivan
Kilrain
Side of Elixir Life Boom Reveals Harsh Toll and Trials
Reports describe bacilli in the Elixir fluid, a doctor killing a patient with it, milk and water as alternatives, and several others falling ill. Two men died soon after taking the preparation, highlighting the deadly risks.
Alabama Gov urged to punish in beastly gun fight
Joan L Sullivan argues the governor should sanction Calhoun and Williamson for their violent clash with small arms, but observers doubt decisive action will follow. The speaker says the code of honor from the South would no longer feel southern if enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan L.sullivan
Alabama
Calhoun
Williamson
South
Seventeen Republican Seats Contested in Next House Race
Seventeen seats in the upcoming House election will be contested by Republicans. More than 20,000 pages of testimony have already been printed at the Government Printing Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuere
House of Representatives
Elixir of Life Promise to Revive a Party Figure
A columnist asks if an elixir can revive a political party’s fortunes and jokes about trying it on the Warren county Democratic group. The piece uses satire to critique political revival myths and fundraising hype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Warren County
Salt Lake City Election Sparks Woman Suffrage Debate
The report notes Salt Lake City voting attitudes with a claim that allowing women to vote would favor Mormon outcomes. It discusses the election climate and gender suffrage as a political strategy in the local scene.
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Salt Lake City
Retributive justice praised after judge’s killing
The Pittsburg Times notes unanimous press support for the act of killing Judge Terry. It emphasizes the judge’s notoriety and argues that he earned his fate, reflecting wide public approval of vigilante justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Pittsburg
Free Transportation for Gettysburg Veterans in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania veterans who fought at Gettysburg and now reside in the state are offered free transport to the monument dedication on September 11 and 12. Those eligible must send names, addresses, nearest rail stations, and routes to Gettysburg to regimental association secretaries or to Gen. D. H. Hastings Adjt. General's office.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves
W. W. Scott
Pittsburg
P. V
Howard Miller
M. B. V. Gifford
Erie
John J. Hoffman
Custom House
Philadelphia
Fourth Cavalry
D. C. Phillips
Duquesne
John E. Lapsley
Franklin
Gen
D. H. Hastings
Adjt
General’s Office
Harrisburg
Gettysburg Transportation
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Cooper’s
Rickett
Spence
Penna
Independence
Thompson's
Knap
Hampton ’S
Shooting of Judge Terry in California turmoil
The article recounts the Gunfire on a train linked to Judge Terry a controversial California justice. Deputy Marshal David Nagle shot Terry after a slap as Sarah Terry brandished a revolver in a volatile scene. Justice Field faced arrest on murder charges while Deputy Nagle received praise for stopping a fatal blow.
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Judge Terry
California
Pacific Coast
Broderick
Terry
Sarah Althea Hill
Sharon
Justice Field
Miss Hill
Judge Field
Sarah
Judge Sawyer
Washington
U. S
Miller
David Nagle
Marshall Frank
Circuit Court
Lathrop
San Francisco
Nagle
Tracy
Stockton
Sawyer
U. S. Circuit Court
Crittenden
Supreme Court
Beatty
West Virginia Votes Shift as Goff Wins Governorship
The Cleveland Herald notes the solid South fractured last fall with Republicans winning West Virginia’s gubernatorial race. Nathan Goff secured a fair election and is likely to take the governor’s seat as Bourbon opposition schemes to curb his vote failed against Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Nathan Goff
Fleming
Cleveland Herald
Knights of Labor Membership Falls Sharply
The Knights of Labor organ notes membership has plunged to about 100000 from 600000 three years ago, blaming internal dissension and mismanagement for the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Order
Buffalo Express
Headlines from the Nation in Brief
A roundup notes honey supply declines and rising prices. President Harrison and Secretary Halford travel to Deer Park Maryland, then to Washington. Floods devastate Southeastern Nebraska and Kansas. many displaced. Five female murderers in Tombs awaiting August 23 execution. Massachusetts riflemen defeat English marksmen. Boulanger and conspirators sentenced to deportation with no Paris demonstration. Dr Alexander Brown Mott dies of pneumonia in Yonkers at 63. Union Prohibitory League plans Harrisburg convention September 26, 1889. Mildred Fuller to study law under her father. Old Black Joe, 112, dies in Mount Holly. Johnstown death toll rises, unclear. Johnstown seeks funds for schools amid taxation shortfall. Eben S Allen sentenced to 14 years for stock overissue.
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Harrison
Halford
Washington
Deer Park
Nebraska
Kansas
Massachusetts
England
Mildred Fuller
Joe
Mount Holly
N. J
Johnstown
Board of Education
The New Fence Law
A historical note explains a 1807 stray cattle act allowing landowners to seize stray stock found on enclosed, improved lands. Owners must pay damages and costs if stock damages occur, with qualified remedies for settling disputes via justices of the peace. The article clarifies who bears liability and when exemptions apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Derrick
Kemp's Balsam Ad Promises Quick Cough Cure
The proprietor of Kemp's Balsam offers thousands of bottles yearly as advertising and asserts the balsam cures coughs throat and lung troubles. A first dose shows the effect with immediate relief. Trial bottle free at all druggists. Large size 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp's Balsam
Prohibition Camp Meeting Factions Clash Over Sunday Travel
A dispute at the Acton Prohibition camp near Indianapolis led to the replacement of Francis Murphy as conductor after a faction opposed trains to the event on Sunday. Campers favored allowing travel to bring in more attendees, with one excursion train planned and Murphy continuing his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Indianapolis
Francis Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Murphy
Idleness Damages the Kidneys Warns of Ills
Idleness is a dangerous fault that speeds kidneys toward disrepair leading to Brights disease and diabetes. Partial bladder paralysis can cause enuresis gravel and strangury. Hostetters Stomach Bitters is promoted as a tonic to revive renal activity, drain impurities, and ease nervousness fever age and digestion issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Hosteter
Arnica and Oil Liniment Promoted for Soothing Sores
An advertisement touts Arnica and Oil Liniment as very healing and soothing for old sores, attributed to Morris and Mullen and N. C. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
Pennsylvania Republicans Rally Around Simon Cameron Legacy
At Harrisburg Aug 7 the Republican Convention announced Senator Delamater as permanent president. The address lauds Pennsylvania leadership in Union victories and the 1888 campaign, defending protectionist policy, praising Meade Hancock and Blaine, and urging unity, education, and expansion of the party while condemning sectionalism and the Solid South. It praises Cameron’s memory and calls for statewide cooperation and policy reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senator Delamater
Crawford
Pennsylvania
Republic
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Meade
Hancock
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Congress
Supreme Court
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Simon Cameron
South
Grant
Hayes
Northwest
Cleveland
Randall
Kentucky
Carlisle
Illinois
Morrison
Mason and Dixson
Commonwealth
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Mason
Dixson
Solid South
Atlantic
Pacific
Democratic Congress
Dakota
Mhiaoh
Umdo
Union
Republican Party of
Domestic and Wilson Sewing Machines for cash or easy terms
I have a good supply of Domestic and Wilson Sewing Machines for sale cheap for cash or easy payments. Contact me before buying elsewhere to save money. Office and residence 112 East Water street Warren Pa. F A Cogswell Warren Pa prescriptions carefully compounded and fresh drugs of all descriptions at Geo B Davis Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
East Water Street
Warren
F. A. Cogswell
Davis’ Drue
Warren Retail Market Prices and Charges
Corrected weekly by Goodrich and Fehlman Warren dealers list prices paid and charged for goods across apples butter beans pork eggs lard onions potatoes and more. Items include sugar coffee flour meal molasses syrups rice kerosene and seeds with per unit prices and per barrel or sack measurements.
Administrator's Notice of William W. Jones Estate
Letters of Administration granted to J B Jones for the estate of William W Jones of Sugar Grove Warren Co Pennsylvania. Creditors must pay debts promptly and present claims properly authenticated for settlement. Sugar Grove Warren Co Pa. Take Notice.
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William W. Jones
Sugar Grove
Warren Eeee
Pennsylvania
Jones
Admr
Warren Co
Wm. A. Mead
Brokenstraw
Warren County
Penn
Geo. H. Higgins
Warren, Warren Co
Notice of Estates Accounts in Warren County
Register notes accounts filed for the estates of multiple deceased residents with the Orphans Court set for September. Included are final and first accounts for Thompson, Lind, Barlow, W. R. Thompson, Barbara Byers, H. R. Tillotson, Peter Somers, and others. notices dated Aug 1889. Also executor Meads estate notice and sheriff sale of property in Glade township on Sept 2 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Said County
Elizabeth Thompson
Chas
S. Thompson
Geo. H. Ames
Admr
Barbara Byers
George Tillotson
H. R. Tillotson
Philip Somers
Peter Somers
S. H. Briggs
Register. Register
Warren
Sheriff’s Sale Notice for Fogles Property in Warren County
Writ of Venditioni Exponas issued by Court of Common Pleas, Warren County, directs sheriff to sell at Warren on Sept 2 1889 at 2 PM the Gurges property in Kinzua village described as one acre sixty four and nine tenths perches with a house and attached lands, including lots conveyed to Julia Fogles by Maria Powell, and excluding a specified fragment, held for Sterling Green. The sale names Henry Fuellhart as sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Kinzua
County of
Pennsylvania
Green's Hotel
Leonard’s Island
Julia Fogles
Maria Powell
Recorder’s Office
Aucoteen
A. Hartness
Henry Fogles
Sterling Green
Henry Fuellhart
Warren Conese
Borough of
Pine Grove Township
State of
James
Lyman Denman
James Ackley
Dunkirk, Warren and Rate Railroad Company
Sylvester Love
Ancy J. Davis
Heriff
Towit
Elk
New York State Line
William Townshend
Susan Waite
Wm. B. Waite
Joseph M. Wardwell
W. I. Baeno
Kinzua Township
Mead Township
Sheffield Township
Triumph
Glade Township
Pittsfield Township
Willard White
Sheriff's Office
Allegheny River
Henry Brace
David Crull
Darius Mead
Said Brace
Joseph Adam
Callander Irvine
Wm. A. Irvine
Limestone
Nelson G. Crull
Alias Mead
B. J. Jackson
Borou H
Farmington
Theodore Northrop
David Rowley
R. Miles
Moses Rowley
Nason Rowley
A. Urdy
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Warren for 1889 property lots
A writ of fieri facias directs public sale at Warren Court House on Monday September 2 1889 at 2 PM. The parcels include a 5846 77 100 square foot lot on Green Street and an adjacent tract forming about half an acre, in the outline of Sterling Green plot, owned in the suit of R J Geer vs J C Weagraff with Emma Vansteemburg as referenced boundary owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Kinzua
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Green Street
Emma Vansteemburg
Said Street
E Vansteemburg
Sterling Green
E. Vansteemburg
J. C. Weagraff
R. J. Geer
Venditions Expo Land Sale Notice in Warren County
Public sale notice from the Court of Common Pleas Warren County Pa. describes two parcels in Corydon Township. First parcel three quarters of an acre bounded by public roads and W B Wells land. Second parcel four acres bounded by Rural street and Mary Doxstader land. Proctor Harrison H. Geer involved. suit by J Reynolds. sheriff’s office Warren Pa August 12 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
W. B. Wells
Mary Doxstader
Doxstader
Harrison H. Geer
J. Reynolds
Henry Fuellhart
Warren
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Warren Mail
Henry Kline Boyer
WM. P. Nutting
Youngsville
Leroy 8. Strong
Tombs
New York
Eben S. Allen
Brooklyn Street
Gildersleeve
Davis’Drug Store
Ayer
Goodrich & Fehlman
Enetee
W. V.N. Yates
Glade School Dist
M. C. Mahoney
F. Henry
John Martin Lehr
W. A. Rankin
Henry Fuellhaert
Henry Fuellaart
J.K. Ronne
Hickory Street
Ook and
Joe Prn
Frederick
Warde
D’ennery
the Mountebank
Noyes & Co
Henry Fuellharrt
Norice
Airstow
GEO
Ball’s
Warren, PA
Nellie Burke
Miss Burke
Chas. D. Gill
Wacon
American Trotting Association
Exrousehold
Nelson Greenland
Exchange Block
Boston Shoe Store
Diamond Block
Water ST
Allegheny Springs
Llegheny Springs
Irvine
Allegheny
J. A. Culbertson
Mail Order Department
Anderson
Chariie
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Mail
Phila
Jos. Horne & Co
Mus
India
Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Liberty
Warren, la
J. Dascent
Pitcher’s Caegtoria
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