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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
2
Paul W. Brown of Farmington township enters the Republican primary race for Member of the Assembly representing Warren County. His candidacy is subject to the outcome of the party primaries.
The committee announces J. F. Rounce of Warren, W. J. Mead of Youngsville, and N. W. Dupree of Chandlers Valley Sugar Grove township as candidates for County Commissioner, all subject to Republican primary decisions.
Charles A. Peterson, Esq., Warren, is announced as a candidate for District Attorney of Warren County, pending the outcome of the Republican primaries.
Authorized notice lists Hon. o O. C. ALLEN of Warren and WILLIAM SCHNUR Esq of Warren as candidates for Delegate to the National Republican Convention subject to the voters of the 27th Congressional district.
Official notices announce Harry W. Neily of Warren and W P Nutting of Youngsville as candidates for Delegate to the Republican State Convention, subject to voters in Warren County primaries. The notices indicate authorization for their candidacies and reference primary decision.
Judge Noyes urged Warren County officials to repair highways and install missing guide-boards. The piece laments universal poor roads and mocks the idea that councilmen are mere servants, arguing voters should demand that town leaders serve the people rather than rule. It urges voters to ask candidates if they will be boss or servant and to let the people rule.
The financial press replies to the President’s message with mixed critique. Critics claim it fails to state causes, notes dangers in the system but not the origin, and shifts focus to instruments over power. Analysts point to tariff issues and the need for revenue clarity.
The piece reports strong editorials against Herr Ahlwardt the German anti Semite who visited America saying his aim to unite workers against Jews will fail. It praises Jewish citizens as law abiding and thrifty and notes St. Louis slated for the 1904 Republican National Convention with ballots indicating Pittsburgh and New York involvement.
The U S Treasury shows December deficit of 1 868 410 12 and year to date shortfall of 17 537 737 80. The gold reserve declines by 1 300 000 leaving 77 766 481 45. President Cleveland duck hunting referenced with light remark about Grover Cleveland.
SPEAKER REED advocates reform in the House of Representatives criticizing smoking and desk feet as improper. He notes Warren county has some candidates while Mercer and Crawford counties boast more patriots ready to die for the country and seek office, leaving ample time for filings.
SPEAKER REED answered a man from Arizona last week who boasted of the climate. Reed replied with a wry joke about Fort Yuma where he says the heat is so fierce that a man who dies there would not notice the transition.
Congress has only drawn pay and held brief sessions. Indications point to little legislation before holidays. Speaker Reed will announce his committee assignments next week.
The national debt rose by just over two million dollars in November, a modest increase that does not deter President Cleveland’s administration. Officials predict a future decline as policy continues.
A satirical recap notes divorce caution as a theme and jokes about Christmas gifts. It mentions Senator Hill quitting lectures due to a failing voice and West audiences drying up. A Democratic era tack tax conspiracies with carpet tack firms is mocked. Virginia’s legislature shifts from Republican to larger Democratic presence. Cameron declines re election.
A Corry fire showed a clash of authority as railway workers claimed right of way for a train halted by hoses on the track. An exchange notes the fire department officer in charge ranks above police and others by law, with only the mayor able to assume control. The fire chief may use railroad or any property as needed.
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette notes that Senator Cameron has not been in close sympathy with the state Republican masses and has failed to represent them on key issues. It states he has learned from recent elections and, withdrawing now, is timely and wise, as many capable men are ready for the post.
The last Legislature prescribes that qualified voters in every borough and township, and each ward where applicable, shall vote on the third Tuesday of February 1896 and every three years for a properly qualified Constable in each borough. The elected official will serve a three year term.
The Postmaster General issued a rule restricting all postal workers from visiting Washington on leave to influence congressional legislation. Violations may lead to removal from office.
Senator Lodge reports England told him Bradford woolen manufactures were saved by the Wilson bill. He states no grudge toward Bradford, but prefers woolens be made in the United States. The majority of Americans favor restoring the Republican tariff policy.
The article notes Japanese workers mimicking American products including buttons matches woodenware and bicycles priced around 12 dollars. It claims Japanese craftsmen live on ten cents a day while warning that future U S administrations may price American labor out of competition.
The Conneautville Courier notes Warren state held a three days centennial last July with audited profits of 1709.76 to be given to the Library Association. Receipts were about 500 less than expenses from a 2351.59 subscription, while advertising cost 354.40.
Public notice lists transfers in Warren County and nearby towns. Transactions involve Columbus Pittsfield Clarendon Farmington Pittsfield Youngsville and Conewango with values ranging from 15 to 1900 dollars and multiple spouses and estates named.
Dun's Review notes reaction in prices as the main business feature for weeks. Hides led gains then fell 40 percent, wheat rose 27 cents then fell 18, cotton up 50 percent then down 15, leather up but down 13, iron up 60 then off 10, woolen goods little, cotton goods less, boots and shoes lagging. Each sector varies. rises from fictitious or temporary causes trigger natural reactions.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at reduced rates for the Christmas and New Year holidays east of Pittsburg and Erie and west of Elizabeth and Sea Girt, excluding Philadelphia Trenton. Tickets are valid December 21 22 23 24 25 31 1895 and January 1 1896 and may be used for return travel through January 7 1896.
A year ends with a review of daily affairs and the balance of life. The piece notes that good health, from blood quality, impacts joints and rheumatism. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great blood purifier and permanent remedy for rheumatism.
Those visiting the Atlanta Exposition are urged to travel via the Pennsylvania R R with only one change of cars via Washington. Round trip season fare is 35.70 dollars, 20 days 27.25. Tickets via Cleveland and Cincinnati for the season 32.25, 20 days 23.65. For information contact the P and KE ticket office. W. S. Leffard, Ticket Agent.
A catalog note advertises available after dinner cups and saucers priced at 25 cents each. Limited quantities advertised in a small items listing.
The Conneautville Courier recalls that oil and wheat prices swung oddly in the past and warns that radical measures may be needed in the Indian Territory. Other citations mock political leaders in Cleveland and St. Louis while a Jamestown Journal note urges better road work from local officials. A Georgia resident denies Southern prejudice against Black people, insisting dislike is no greater than that for mules.
The Illustrated Buffalo Express plans three holiday issues for Dec 15 22 and 29. The first will feature a three color cover, the second will include prize winning photographs from the Amateur contest, and the New Year issue will be extra large and fine.
A dainty 1896 booklet previews Washington papers by General Greely and Ex President Harrison, stage notes by Mary Anderson de Navarro, neighborhood types by Mary E. Wilkins, stories by Kipling and Bret Harte, poetry by Riley, and musical offerings from Paderewski to Sousa. It promises rich art by Gibson and Greenaway, with extended home building features and broad department coverage.
Mrs. Louisa Casemere opens a clothes cleaning establishment at 305 Second Street Warren upstairs. The new French dry cleaning process cleans and presses evening suits and all kinds of clothes on short notice. Ladies wraps remodeled and plush work a specialty.
A reader’s letter recounts a man shooting himself to escape stomach pain, while a counterpoint advocates De Witt's Little Early Risers as relief. The note from F H. Dixson endorses the pills as a remedy for indigestion.
A brief travel blurb recommends using the Dolly Varden Route via the D A V P lines for Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany and New York. It highlights efficiency and suitability for travelers seeking the best route.
The Nickel Plate Road promotes conveniently scheduled trains with dining cars and luxurious sleepers between Chicago and Boston via Cleveland Erie New York and other hubs with competitive rates.
The article notes two full moons this month and Adventists claim no December has seen this since Christ’s birth about 1896 years ago, linking it to expectations of Christ’s second coming. It urges readers to buy holiday gifts early.
When a two year old faced a severe croup attack with the family physician away, J Y Sehenck bought Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieved the child immediately and he says he will not be without it. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by Morris & Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
Dec 10 report: Ladies' Aid supper in church parlors forthcoming. Dutton's Orchestra leader Ellis Dutton died Friday of consumption. funeral Monday. Court at Warren ongoing. L O T M officers elected with Emma Spencer as Lady Commander and Grace Eldred as Record Keeper. Schools close Friday for vacation. Columbus Corner Band performs, Spring Creek. Mrs Inwood passes away. Addie Jackson to Erie for winter. John Donaldson returns from Buffalo. dance planned Friday night. Sunday school Christmas rehearsals. two Ludlow visitors hosted.
Thompson Hill notes report Mrs. K Peel moving to Warren for winter. Rev E F Edmunds continues meetings at M E Church with success. Local theft of rubber boots from I A Frizzle's porch. spreads on social calls by residents like S C Lounsbury and Blanch. C W King and Wm Stevenson visited Frewsburg. Grangers received grass seed. C W King plans a canvassing trip to Venango township Pa. An advertisement claims relief for kidney and bladder diseases within six hours using the New Great South American Kidney Cube sold by Noyes drug store.
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