Attorneys at Law in Warren Pa Offer Legal Services
Attorneys at Law Warren Pa advertise full service legal office in Hazeltine Building Liberty Street second story. W W Wilbur and Wm Schnur are listed as contacts for business and care.
27 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
1
Attorneys at Law Warren Pa advertise full service legal office in Hazeltine Building Liberty Street second story. W W Wilbur and Wm Schnur are listed as contacts for business and care.
Burgess James W. Wiggins heads town government with Alden as President and J A Messenger as clerk. Officials include Treasurer A J Hazeltine, Justices H S Perry and C H Meacham, and Engineer D F A Wheelock. Constables cover four wards. School Directors list with several named members.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe horse racing pace events in Warren County with references to mile run and repeat ponies, dates around July 1, 1896, and multiple trot and pace times. The legible elements emphasize pacing milestones and older race terminology.
A compiled roster lists key county offices and incumbents including Member of Congress Charles W. Stone Senator Charles M. Shertt Assembly Paul W. Brown President Judge Charles H. a Associate Judges H. C. Huntington J. H. Sandstrom Prothonotary George F. Yates Register and Recorder Wm. McCray Sheriff D. M. Howard Treasurer M. A. Myers County Commissioners John A. Akins C. B. Sampson Roger Mooney Commissioners Clerk Fred B. Jackson District Attorney J. W. Dunkle Co Superintendent of Schools H. M. Putnam Jury Commissioners S. C. Graham R. E. veer Coroner Dr. W. S. Peirce County Auditors W. J. Alexander John A. Spetz James Logan County Surveyor D. F. A. Wheelock.
The excerpt surveys a dense period from August 20 to 26 with events across the United States and abroad. It notes demonstrations in New York, political denials by William J. Bryan, Afro American visits to Canton Ohio, the American Bar association meeting at Saratoga, votes and conventions, naval and military actions, disasters, legations, and notable deaths and arrests.
Money on call 3 six percent. Prime mercantile paper seven eight percent. Sterling exchange actual business in bankers' bills 4.854 for demand 4.83 for 60 days. Posted rates 4.844 4.86 and 4.87. Commercial bills 24 854. Silver certificates 6 854 6 940. Mexican 54 4c. Bar silver 66 34c.
Market listings show varied pricing for flour types including patent and winter blends from City Mills and Minnesota operations, rye flour, cornmeal, buckwheat, and wheat in several grades. Also listed are oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and regional dairy figures with delivery terms and futures quotes.
Listings show No 1 timothy ton at 17.00 dollars and No 2 at 15.00 dollars. Baled hay 7.82 to 14.00, baled straw 8.50, bundled rye 12.00 to 13.00. Stable regional pricing for hay and straw products.
The Cham bersburg Public Opinion argues that free coinage of silver would cut pension purchasing power by about half. It warns old soldiers would face want and suffering if pensions scale with new dollars, and urges voters to oppose any change that reduces pension value.
The New York Sun reports a Huntingdon Pennsylvania chant against Bryan’s pageant praising full value wages. It warns free silver would shrink earnings for workingmen including policemen firemen street cleaners and wage earners in New York and across the nation.
Rhodes Brothers Limited of Llewellyn and West Branch faced heavy judgments in the common pleas court after their mills closed amid a sagging textile market driven by the silver craze.
State Chairman Elkin sends notice to county chairmen to ensure voter registration. Assessors must be present at the election house on September 1 and 2 from 10 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm to hear applications and adjust the registry. The revised list goes to county commissioners on September 3 as part of election preparations.
Rev. 8 H Doyle leads a discussion on the happiness of heaven. Heaven is described as God’s glorious, joyful home where believers dwell with God and Christ, with no death sorrow or pain. The lesson notes heaven’s imagery as figurative yet rich in blessed promises and eternal joy. Bible readings cited include Ps 16 11 Isa xl 4 Rev 22 4 5 and more.
A pastor recalls a mariner who found the Lord at sea after reading Spurgeon. The man said his coordinates 25 54 led him to faith, explaining he pulled a sermon from a bundle, read it, and felt saved while aboard.
A junior society linked to a church survived a severe trial when the parent church died. The junior group continued to thrive and has given rise to a new organization that prospers, with the superintendent noting the juniors may be the church’s parents.
A moral reflection compares humans to shoots and plants in God's garden. It stresses divine guidance toward unfolding into nobly perfect beings, with emphasis on lifelong growth and completion beyond this life if necessary.
A Lutheran reflection on final judgments as the year ends. The piece contemplates the recording angel making eternal entries, urging changes before the record is sealed and the past deemed irrevocable. It frames the year end as judgment day for individuals’ lives.
A Presbyterian praise notes a cheerful and responsive Christian whose presence guides Sabbath School and prayer meetings. His helpful response, steady example, and contagious influence attract both young and old, making him a valued factor in church life.
A brief quotation from Baxter asks readers to view God as a faithful friend who loves without conditions, suggesting a deeper, unselfish relationship beyond human affection. The line evokes devotion and mutual care rooted in spiritual belief.
Ontonagon Mich suffered extensive fire damage destroying the town of about 2000 people including the Diamond Match plant and 60 million feet of lumber. Loss estimated at 1.5 million with no lives reported. Communication cut off delaying details.
Luke recounts Jesus dining with a Pharisee and rebuking scribes and lawyers for outward piety lacking love and justice. He condemns exacting ritualism while condemning harsh speech and lack of compassion among religious leaders. Christians today should heed the rebuke and avoid self righteous form over substance.
The article recalls past practice of Sunday school exhibitions with spoken pieces and songs, contrasting it with modern plays and farces by youth groups. It warns against theatre influence in social life, arguing crude old displays were crude yet tame beside today’s vulgar trends and urging restraint for morals and refinement.
In Europe the deaconess movement progresses with 140 trained German deaconesses. Hospital work stands out as largely self supporting with notable buildings. Deaconess Sophie leads the Hamburg home and hospital as directress, while Rev. L Weiss serves as general superintendent for Germany and Switzerland.
The article urges Leaguers to attend the church’s preaching service regularly, warning against substituting prayer meetings for public worship. It recalls Sunday school churchs as a past misstep and stresses active participation in singing and responsive worship, believing sermons offer lasting value.
Proposes holding devotionals outdoors in parks yards by the sea or river to combat declining attendance. Recommends brief sermons vocal music led by a cornet and friendly invitations with church cards to welcome and retain visitors.
The Indiana Messenger notes that western states counsel education over the silver craze as the push for free coinage loses momentum. The piece argues free coinage harms all but silver producers, urging voters to think carefully before supporting it.
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