Celebration of Sunbury & Erie Railroad completion in Warren
Warren witnesses a grand event with Erie Wayne Guards led by Gen. Willson, plus Packer Riflemen and Tiremen escorting guests from Philadelphia, New York and Cleveland. Orations praise the Sunbury & Erie line, its engineers, directors and local leaders. Evening ball closes a day of toast, music, and community pride.
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Warren
Erie
City Authority
Band of Music
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Sunbury and Erie
Wayne Guards
Gen. Willson
Sheriff McLane
Benj. Grant
King
Boston
Gen. Brown
Titus
Allen
Johnson’s Hall
J. H. Hull
Carver House
Committee On
P. Johnson
Sunbury
Evie
Sunbury & Erie
M. B. Lowry
Mr. Jones
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
Pennsylvania
W. Kelso
Earl Nest
Commonwealth
Wilson
C. B
Messrs
Wilson King
Struthers, Esq
Supt
Black
Jack Casement
Jack
Eric
Wayne
Coleman
Philadelphia Ledger
S. & E. Railroad
Robinson
William Martin
N. Y
Odd Fellows
New Erie Awakening Signals Transit Turnabout
A narrative describes the shift from old overland travel to rail. The author details a Warren to Erie journey via Irvine Youngsville Pittsfield and other towns, praising new rail lines and the Sunbury and Erie Railroad. Erie improves slowly with new stores churches and a court house while merchants anticipate faster growth and rail completion.
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Warren
Eric
Ene
Irvine
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Spring Creek
Columbus
Beaverdam
Union
Waterford
Wattsburg
Patterson’s
Brokenstraw
Lake Erie
State Street
City of
Erie
Brown’s Hotel
W. A. Griswold
Caughey & Clark and
Gray & Farrer
Lints & Mathews
Dr. Lyon
New Presbyterian Church
Park Church
Court House
East Union School House
Sunbury and Erie
Rail road travel and editor encounters along Erie to Irvine
Traveling observers describe the Sunbury and Pittsbury route through a landward region, noting new access via rail and expected economic gains. They visit editors at the city studios, praise Mrs Gara’s painting, and sketch local papermen including Sloan, Lynn, Caitlin, Goodrich, and others while assessing railway progress and rough conditions on the line.
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Ittsburg and Erie Railroad
Lake Shore Railroad
Sunbury
Pitsbury
Gara
Veteran Gazette
Judge Thompson
Mr. Gara
Philadelphia
Sloan
the Observer
Pennsylvania
Observer
Dispatch
Young
Lynn
Caitlin
Prue
Goodrich
the Express
Douglas
Doug
Buck
Anutmweg Yankee
Parker
Union
Erie
Pittsfield
Black
Irvine
Mr. Martin
N.Y. City
A.H. Ludlow
Warren
Sunbury and Erie Rail Line Completed at Warren
A descriptive note celebrates the completion of the Western Division of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad from Erie to Warren. It recalls early rides, judge Derickson’s approval, and a communal cheers message urging residents to celebrate with enthusiasm as cars begin regular runs to the Depot ground.
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Patterson
Jack Casement
Eric
Derickson
Warren Court
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
Erie
Warren
Sunbury
Concert Excellence in Warren Reveals Student Voice
The Warren concert by Prof. Webster's Adult Class impressed with disciplined training and a vibrant chorus. Fifty to sixty voices moved from discord to harmony under his baton, illustrating how skilled teaching elevates local singers.
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Webster
Warren
Byron
Manfred
Singers of the Day and Professor Webster’s Instruction
The article notes Prof. Webster’s correct guidance in singing and wonders if his pupils will apply his teachings. It emphasizes the value of good instruction and the potential outcome of the students’ effort.
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Prof
Webster
Plymouth Rock
Last Letters from John Brown Reveal steadfast resolve
Publication of a late John Brown prison letter to James Foreman shows Brown’s firm stance in his final hours despite wrongful act. The item includes Brown’s prayerful note and a 1859 date, reflecting sympathy for a brave, troubled figure amid political tension.
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Eriexnp
Cowan
John Brown
Charlestown
James Foreman
Jefferson Co
James Yoreman
Jesus
Joan Brown
Piano for sale advertised at Carver House in Erie
Erie advertisements announce a fine piano for sale by Wm. Willings at the Carver House. Those interested are invited to call or email for details and arranging a viewing next week.
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Erie
Wm. Willings
Carver House
Eail
Behindhand in Week's Paper Reflects Election Delays
The paper explains a temporary delay due to late information and the need to set things straight. It notes no Speaker has been elected and Congress continues spending without an organized process.
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Congress
Ayer Freed After Self Defense in Lowell Stabbing Case
The accusation against Dr. J C Ayer of Lowell for stabbing R S Fay Jr the Middlesex Mills treasurer is withdrawn as the prosecutor concedes no viable complaint. The defense states Ayer acted to defend himself from a behind assault aimed to dishonor him for exposing officers over factory abuses. The public backs Ayer and denounces the Rutland Barnes family mismanagement though noting his medicinal work.
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J. C Ayer
Lowell
R. S. Fay, Jr
Middlesex Mills
Rute-Barnancle
Editor Faces Grievances As Columbus’s Alfre Kelley Passes
The piece notes editor woes from grievances to libel threats. It honors Alfre Kelley an early Ohio Canal Commissioner who died on the 2d in Columbus. Kelley led the public works and bank law, and oversaw railroad projects including lines from Xenia to Columbus Cleveland and Erie.
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Alfre Kelley
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Canal
Xenia
Cleveland
Erie
Brown driven from Lexington shows slavery tensions rise
A Lexington conductor named Brown faced mob violence after declaring his views on slavery in a Maya grocery. He was forced from the store, warned by a group to leave the state, and later advised by railroad workers not to stay in Kentucky. He left for the West, described as sober and steady by the railroad superintendent. The piece also notes Southern Democrats deriding the Union while opposing Republican control, plus Wisconsin election outcomes with Republican gains in governor, treasurer, and legislature.
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Brown
Lexington & Danville
Lexington
Bard
Plantes
Covington
Kentucky
West
Lexington Danville Railroad
Cinccinnati Commercial
M A
Prestice
South
Wisconsin
Milwaukese Sentinel
Randall
Assembly
Red Sea Passage Inspires Painter Project
A fragment describes a gentleman hiring a Frish man to paint a ball red while a joke notes the Israelites have passed over. The exchange highlights humor from a bygone scene and a painter’s odd commission.
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Red Sea
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Sunbury & Erie R. R
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Exchange
O. W. Shaw
Borough of
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R. Cowan
R. D. Bennett
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Market and
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Barney & M’conkey
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Thos. M'Conkey
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