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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1854
Page
2
The narrator weighs options after an elder’s illness and unsettled affairs. He notes his readiness to assume control, a hoped adoption with the sweet Mary, and a desire for a fraternal bond to replace a lost family. The passage ends with a tease: to be continued.
Daily News correspondent reports on two duels stemming from a November ball quarrel over a decollete dress. Soule Jr. fought Duke D Alba with swords. a pistol duel later wounded Marquis de Turgot. An English minister Lord Howden and General Caille were present. a third duel and recalls to government are noted.
In Congress on Wednesday Mr Cooper from this State introduced a bill to grant public lands to Pennsylvania to aid Sunbury and Erie Railroad construction and to establish a State Normal School for gratuitous female teacher education. The measure favors 5,286,000 acres with half for the railroad and half for the normal school.
In a February 2 1854 issue the paper highlights Dr. Morrow’s lectures debunking various creeds and exposing Humbugs of the Age. It urges readers to note R Brown’s academy repair plan and records a rapid seven-tooth extraction by Dr Danforth witnessed by Curtis and Everett.
Graham's Magazine February features an illustrated life of Washington by J.T. Headly touted as the sole reason to subscribe for a year. The current number offers many other attractions, while readers tease for the January issue and urge prompt publication of the Post Masters notices.
A fatal affray occurred in Franklin last Sabbath week when two young men named Hill and Hope clashed. Hope drew a knife and stabbed Hill in three places, one wound proving fatal. Hope is jailed awaiting trial.
The piece notes Godey's Lady's Book for February as a superior magazine and praises its fashion plates. It mentions Z. H. Eddy starting a new venture at the eastern end of the Exchange and hints at plans to visit. Also referenced is Beech Woods mail routing via Jamestown and a dancing lessons ad by Mr. Lyon. A summary from I O O F reports Lodge revenue and aid figures for 1853-52, and a Providence case where William Hendry was fined for kissing three women in the street.
Dewitt and Davenport issue the Hot Corn stories with original illustrations. The work portrays life scenes in New York among the poor and outcast to awaken sympathy and aid. Robinson is praised as a philanthropist. Hazeltine & Co. offers the volume at a moderate price.
Trustee R Brown explains the Academy owns about 550 acres leased for 95 to 99 years. Rents total roughly 110 dollars yearly with most funds used for teachers and repairs. A bill would authorize sale to tenants, with proceeds invested to grow the academy fund under Court supervision.
The Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company voted James Cooper as president pro tem to replace John Tucker. The board highlighted Cooper’s integrity and ability while noting a liberal $2 million subscription plan, with early subscribers already committing hundreds of thousands. The article urges community backing for rapid road construction.
The New York press hints at a staged fight between a grizzly hare and a lion with a $2000 purse, prompting hopes police will curb such brutal displays. In Erie a young man shot himself in the mouth with a bottle of Wolfe’s Scheidam Schnapps on State street. doctors think recovery likely per Waterford Despatch.
The President Franklin Pierce proclaims penalties for citizens aiding expeditions to invade Mexico and urges lawfulness. He calls on federal officers to arrest offenders and on citizens to oppose such schemes. Also notes House passage of Ingraham resolutions praising the sloop of war captain for freeing Martin Koszta and a medal recommendation.
Gov Boone of Florida instructs Brigadier Gen Johnson to organize his brigade at once under a recent legislature act authorizing force to remove the Indians if needed. The report highlights a broad mobilization directive amid ongoing territorial tensions.
The article asserts wild cherry tea treats worms colds and many diseases. It touts Dr Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry with tar extract as a superior remedy for consumption asthma coughs and liver complaints and claims physicians acknowledge its unseen active principle.
Mr H K Lyon announces a course of lessons in modern dancing at James Hall in Warren starting Tuesday evening, the 7th inst. The program will cover waltzing and other styles for residents of Warren and vicinity.
The notice proclaims 8. C. Brasington as a candidate for High Constable of Warren Borough in the upcoming February election, urging voters to support him.
A Warren County sheriff sale notice lists multiple parcels across Columbus Brokenstraw Conewango Pittsfield Deerfield and Pine Grove townships. Properties include mills, houses, barns, orchards, and 90 to 1000 plus acre tracts seized in execution for various suits. Sale set for Monday March 6 at 10 o clock at the Warren courthouse.
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