County Committee Appointments Day 1874 List
The County Committee met on August 19, 1874 and named members to act as a committee in multiple towns. The listed appointees include Warren S J Page J B Brown S W Waters A Conarro Youngsville M G Wheelock and others for Columbus, Corydon, Grove, Deerfield, Elk, Eldred, Freehold, Pine Grove, Pleasant, Spring Creek, Sheffield and more with numerous names per town.
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Republican County Convention
I. S. Alden
Warren
Venjamin Ilis
Sugar Grove
I. AT. Curtis
Tidioute
J. A. Allen
Freehold
W. J. Alexander
Youngsville
James G. Marsh
C. Merritt
South West
H. H. CumMines
Rep. Co
S. J. Page
J. B. Brown
D. Aber
Deerfield
W. W. Connoly
Chas. McAuley
W.S. Raydure
James Laughlin
J. R. Clump
Scott
Elk
Chas, Gailey
N. J. Cooper
J. M. Lake
Parrington
Horace Hill
Thomas Cooper
P. W. Brown
P. P. Putnam
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
South West Township
Fair Play in Venango Conferees on Nomination Ballots
The Venango conferees are accused of strategic voting to secure a nomination for Mr. Curtis or Mr. Watson, while Erie and Warren conferees allegedly held to their picks. The piece laments the Venango tactic and praises decisive action from Erie and Warren conferees, urging real commitment over expedient play.
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Venango
Erie Dispatch
Curtis
Watson
Warren
Erie
Change in the election laws for assessors duties
Under the New Constitution assessors must attend election houses on August 31 and September 1 from 10 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM to hear and act on electors registry changes. They must return the corrected registry to the County Commissioners on September 2, the sixty first day before the first Monday of November.
Jamestown Democrat Celebrates Anniversary
The Jamestown Democrat marks another anniversary with a pledge to fight wrongs and support honest government and local improvements. It asserts continued aid from patrons and shows support for the Republican party, criticizing liberalism and its leaders.
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Jamestown Democrat
Democrat
Republican Party
Senabeg
Election aftermath and press satire in a county notes column
The New York Tribune draws scorn for last week’s results while editors and Democrats face scrutiny. The Conneautville Courier editor is teased for future visit as readers await sharp, pointed local commentary on Beecher Tilton charges and other politics.
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THE
New York Tribune
the Tribune
the Observer
Jeg
Republican State Convention at Harrisburg nominates leaders
The Aug 19 Harrisburg gathering chose George Lear as temporary chair and J S Rutan as permanent president. Paxson won the Supreme Court nomination on first ballot with 144 votes. Olmstead secured the lieutenant governor nomination on the 3rd ballot with 155 votes. Beath nominated for Secretary of Internal Affairs. Errett issued broad resolutions urging Republican reforms and pledging party unity for the 1876 campaign.
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Harrisburg
George Lear
Bucks
J.S. Rutan
Beaver
L. Rogers
McKean
Gen. Kountz
Somerset
Russell Errett
W. B. Mann
Philadelphia
Paxson
Supreme Court
Butler
Logan
Hall
Arthur G. Olmstead
Potter County
Board of Pardons
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Harrison Allen
General Allen
Philadelphia Press
Allen
Pennsylvania
Surveyor General
Bureau of Statistics
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Democratic praises Auditor General Allen’s fiscal feat
A Democrat writes to the Harrisburg Patriot praising Auditor General Allen. He notes that from November 1, 1872, to November 1, 1873, the state revenue rose by about 600000 after covering Constitutional Convention costs of roughly 430000, exceeding General Hartranft’s last year receipts by over 100000.
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Harrisburg Patriot
Allen
Hartranit
Time to speak and a time to be silent
The Erie Gazette quotes a wartime remark about fairness toward Mr. Curtis and Mr. Watson. It notes Massachusetts politician Mr. Davis will become father of the House, elected to his 8th term alongside Lincoln and Hamlin.
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Warren Mail
The
Erie Gazette
Curtis
Ledger
Watson
Gazette
Davis
Massachustts
Judge Kelly
Lincoln
Hamlin
Death of Maris B. Pierce Interpreter on Cattaraugus Reserve
The death is announced for Maris B. Pierce a prominent interpreter on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. The notice notes her standing in the community and her role in local affairs.
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Maris B. Pierce
Cattaraugus Indian Reservation
Solvent Allegheny Valley Road Seen With Strong Prospects
Creditors in Pittsburg report Allegheny Valley Road is solvent though needing time. Earnings on main and branch lines total 3.19 million yearly with 69 percent expenses, yielding 114 thousand surplus after interest. with tighter operations and debt funding, net revenue could reach 433 thousand, close to interest on 6.5 million floating debt.
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Pittsburg
the Gazette
Allegheny Valley Road
Col. T. A. Scott
Out of Prison Escapes French General From St Marguerite
Marshal Bazine, Napoleon III’s favored general at Metz in 1871, was tried for treason after surrendering to the Germans. Condemned to life imprisonment, he escaped from the St Marguerite prison aided by his wife, while the public views him as the scapegoat for France’s wartime setbacks.
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Marshal Bazine
Napoleon the Little
Metz
MacMahon
St. Marguerite
Mediterranean Sea
Marseillea
McClure Possible Return to Senate Race Rumors in Philadelphia
The Beaver Radical notes possible filling of a Senate vacancy by Col. A. K. McClure as Chris Kneass departs. It praises McClure as a future Republican leader and urges Philadelphia allies to welcome him back. Erie County opposition to Republicans hints at a new party movement amid Democratic discontent. Also mentions a Dress Reform convention in Painesville Ohio advocating hygienic attire for women.
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Beaver
Chris. Kneass
Hsg
Senate
Philadelphia
Col. A. K. McClure
Forney
McClure
Erie County
Corry
Erie
Democratic Party
American Free Dress Association
Painesville
Ohio
Epidemic smallpox and diverse 19th century notices
The item list records smallpox becoming epidemic in Dauphin county and government sales of Marine Hospital property in Pittsburg. It notes Edinboro cheese production, flood relief concerts by Allegheny Quartette, a Pittsburg girl recovering speech, and a Williamsport log boom. Other items include charity concerts, bonded warehouses, a post office at Carlton Mercer, and regional curiosities from Reading to Erie.
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Dauphin County
Marine Hospital
Pittsburg
Edinboroh
Allegheny Quartette Club
Williamsport
Oil City
Sal
Reading
Order of Patriotic Sons of America
Cleveland
Historical Society
Buffalo
Sharon
Turners of
Rochester
Crawford County Farmers and Stock Breeder’s Association
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Evans Bridge Station
Mercer County
Carlton
Nelson J. Reynolds
Bedford
Deming Re-elected County Judge in Robertson County
The Maysville Republican notes Hon. O. S. Deming, formerly of this county, has been re-elected County Judge in Robertson County Kentucky. His opponent was Judge Duncan Harding. Deming won by a 79 majority and the Democratic ticket performed well, reflecting Deming's popularity and acknowledged qualities.
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Maysville
Kentucky
O. S. Deming
Robertson County
Duncan Harding
Deming
Crawford County Nominating List For Assembly And Congress
The Democracy of Crawford County nominated for Assembly W. C. Plummer of Titusville R. H. Sturtevant of Spring Stafford Radner of Sadsbury and J. Logan of Hartstown for Congress W. J. B. Findley These names are described as ornamental rather than practical selections by observers.
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Crawford County
W. C. Plummer
Titusville
R. H. Sturtevant
Spring
Stafford Radner
Sadsbury
J. Logan
Hartstown
Congress
W. J. B. Findley
Portrait and political notes from Harrisburg and Europe
In Harrisburg the secretary reports an elegant portrait of Alexander James Dallas by Peale. England France Austria and the Pope officially recognize the Spanish Republic while the Carlists falter. Albany Democrats consider running ex Gov Hoffman as Democratic nominee for Congress in the district.
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M.S. Quay
Harrisburg
Alexander James Dallas
Commonwealth
Peale
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Tur
Spanish Republic
England
France
Austria
Albany
Hoffman
Congress
Hon John H Walker Stricken By Serious Illness
The Erie Gazette reports that Judge John H. Walker is seriously ill, prompting concern among local legal and civic circles. No further details provided.
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Erie Gazette
John H. Walker
Grasshopper Letter Arrives Post Week Deadline
A brief note states H. B. and the grasshopper letter arrived too late for this week, indicating a delay in correspondence or publication.
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H. B
Amber Flour and Best White Flour Prices at Warren Mills
Warren Mills advertises Best Amber Flour at 5.75 and 6.00 per barrel and single sacks at 1.50. Best White Flour priced 6.75 or 7.00 per barrel with single sacks at 1.75. Prices subject to change. Ensworth & Jamieson, Warren Pa, Aug 4, 1874. J H Mitchell Insurance Agent, offices in Scofield's Block Warren Pa. Dagly
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Ensworth & Jamieson
Warren, Pa
J. H. Mitchell
Lycoming
Niagara, Fire Association
Penn
Scofield
Warren
Warrren County Scire Facias on Mechanic's Lien
In Warren County Pennsylvania a writ in the court of common pleas orders the sheriff to notify D W Brinton and leasehold holders that William A Gurgannis seeks fifty dollars for work and materials on the Allen tract Deerfield township. The case seeks levying the sum on the leasehold to Gurgannis’s use and sets a September first appearance before the Warren court.
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Warren County
Pennsylvania
Warren Coun
Wm. A. Gurgannis
Court of Commmon Pleas
Warren
D. W. Brinton
Deerfield
County of
State of Pennsylvania
Allen
Allien
Pierce & Neyhart
Wmn
A. Gurgannis
Court of Common Pleas
Ss. H. Davis
Sherif
Werife
Gillem
Deerfield Township
New York and Dennis Run Oil Company
W. H.currie
A. H. Bronson
McNish
Birdseye
Thomas Irwin
H. Davis
Warren, Pa
Sherufe’s .Sale
New London Oil Co
Peter AleGraw
Thos. Gilson
A.B. Funk
Wim
Benj
McGraw Hans
Silas McGraw
Sharkey & Hustelegan
Notice of lost mare in Elk Township Warren Co Pa
Name to the premises of the subscriber in Elk township August 16 a bay mare with two white hind feet white stripe on forehead about fifteen years old owner to come forward prove property pay charges and take it away or it will be disposed of according to law LEWIS LADOW Elk Tp Warren Co Pa Aug 18 1874 3t
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Elk Township
Lewis Ladow
Elk Tp
Warren Co
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Warren
Tidioute
County of
Pennsylvania
Main Street
Syracuse House
P.S. Buck
Eliza F. Buck
Robert Connelly
Royal Co. Scott
H. Davis
Sheriff's
Hieriff
Tidioute Associates
C. ¥. Gould
Chauncy Vincent
Grant Street
Souith
G. N. Rouse
Tidioute Creek
John W. Chandler
Borough of
Deerfield
State of
Robert Falconer
Griffin Brown
James Parshall
Isis
Daniel W. Brown
Augustus Oo. van — Lenness
Edmund
G. Sheppard
Recorder's Office
Deidrich Meyer
John Stigeler
Kenry M. Lowenstein
Nelson C. Trowbridge
Stephen Ltherry
S. H. Davis
Sherif
Warren, Pa
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Edward M. Payson
Arthur G. Olmsted
Potter
Robert B. Beath
Schuylkill
Lewis F. Watson
C. W. Stone
Assembly
George W. Allen
Robert E. Miller
Farmington
Myron Dunham
E. A. Allen
Patrick Falconer
Warren Academy
H. K. Siggins
Conewango
Vigilance Committee
Moulton
Beecher
Tilton
Rovert
Conneautville Courier
Canada
United States
Imp
National Republican Convention
Republic
John F. Hartranft
Throughton
Allegheny
Chester
Montgomery
Berks
Lancaster
Dauphin
Luzerne
State Andn
Clarion County
Farmington Township
Allee
Fair Point
M. E
Susquehanna Depot
Erie Railway
Sheridan Guards of
National Guard
17Th
Conneautville
Salamanca
New York
Barker
Clarion
Erie Observer
Austin
Mississippi
Warren Mills
Scire Facias
Court OF Quarter Sessions
Burgess and Pown Council
Chas. Dinsmoor
Burgess
Warren Mall
Warren Ledger
Amkland Cemetery
Pleasant Township
S. W. Waters
W. Waters
A. D
Jos. Green’s Heirs
John S. Willson
J. A. Neill
James Russell
Isaac A. Foreman
F. Watson
Theron Dailey
Granger & VO
Lockwood & Hoyt
Hall & May
W. B. Sterrett
A. Wetmore
Taylor & Messner
Dailey & MaGee
Wm. Rhinehart
P. Falconer
Theodore Stebbins
J. W. Chandler
Falcon
D. Clark
Wash. L. Thompson
Brown
Struthers’ Iron Works
Pierce & McCain
Asa Williams
George Morrison
Culver, Baker & Co
Jobin Sill
T. O. Hutchinson
Crocker & Critchlow
Jacob Conarro
B. D
John Morris
Com. Oil Co
Hollman & Wetmore
Lazarus Moyer
C. A. Lockwood
E. T. F. Thompson
Kinex & McGrain
N. M. Barney
L. D Gailigan
Lebizh & Wyoming Oil Co
Corry Mig. and Lumber Co
Hazel Dell
Texas
Charles G. Berry
Russellsburg
Erastus Johnson
Maggie Blanche
Perry
Margaret Putnam
Blanche
Little Blanche
L. L. Morrison
Agloém Teamony
Carver House
Hstray
Mead
Warren Councf
David Rittelsperger
B. W. Rogers
Sec
John Morgan
Court Pras
Thomas Arters
Frank Williams
Ineland
Henry Wenk
Shadrack Tipton
Isheriff
Sheriff's Office
Borouch
Julius B. Hail
Thos, Clemons
J. B. Hail
J. H. Clark
Court of Common Leas
Sheffield Township
Melchi Snapp
R. W. Crawford
Geo. H. Williams
Rogers & Williams
Trimble
Britton
Wainwight
Herifep
Vidionie
Hilen Mix
W. 4. Grandin
Samuel Grandin Lo
W. W. Hlague
J. G. Jennings
M. =. Lynch
Brooke
James S. H. Davis
Heripe
D. Hale
L. &. Akeley
J. B. Slocum
Geo. H. Sill
S.H. Davis
Sheriff Sheriffs
Maeriff
Mead Township
Place Farm
Warren and Ridgway
T. J. Place
Anna Flannigan
Beed Book
Martin Flannigan
Geo. F H. Williams
J. D. Reeves
S. H
Warren Penna
John Phegart
John Haumesser
Stephen Carver
Herifer
Bore
Warren and State of
Public Square
High Street
Market Street
Hull
H. A. Jamieson
J. J. Taylor
Sidney A. Wetmore
A. H. Weaver
Herife
Court of Common
J. K. Abbott
Gray
Quartus Wright
Coster
Guy
Irvine
Rufus Weatherby
David A. Alten
David A. Allen
Thos
K. Abbott
N. Bb. Langdon
J. WH. Nichols
Geos Abbott
Nathan Abbott
G. Ht. Wheeiock
R. Wheewek
James Alexander
L. D. Wetmore
Betsey Wetmore
Kila Isabel
Francis Lienry
Sheriff Sheriff's Office
Waern
T& White Oak
Wm. C. Dalrymple
James Campbell
James Sturdevant
Robert Bell
Luke ‘Turner
James Taggart
Isle of
Taggart
John Culver
Levi Smith
Smith
Des Vrees
John C. Culver
Titus
Darius Titus
D. Vitus
L. L. Lowry
Herifios
Fieri Pacias
Tidfoute
Joseph Green
W. D. Bucklin
Crandin Brothers
S.H. Davs
Kinnear Street
Dunn & Culver
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