Republican Nominations by Ward Voice in Local Election
The list shows Republican nominees for local offices by ward including Burgess J W Dunkle collector E R Peirce justice of the peace H B Perry auditor G A Langley and ward level posts with names for council school director judge of election and inspector across First to Sixth wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
J. W. Dunkle
E. R. Peirce
H. 8. Perry
G. A. Langley
James Cable
Levi Smith
Walter Page
W. H. Taylor
Peoria A. Cowan
W. C. Watson
Emil H. Lampe
Lucie C. Richards
William Martin
George DeForest
E. W. Winston
Frank Trushel
Warren County Republican Primary Announces Multiple Candidacies
Sheriff nominees include George W. Peck Eldred Township John H Fuellhart Warren county and B G Gregory Warren with primary fate hinging on March 13 Prothonotary candidate Frank M Knapp Warren Pa for Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts Delegate hopefuls include A Dunn Tidioute A F Crossman Clarendon Boro and James W Crawford Warren County Republican primaries on March 13 with return convention on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Peck
Eldred Township
Warren County
John H. Fuellhart
B. G. Gregory
Warren
Frank M. Knapp
Warren, Pa
A. Dunn
Tidioute
A. F. Crossman
Clarendon Boro
James W. Crawford
Fire at Pennsylvania Capitol Sparks Statewide Attention
A mail carrier and about 400 others were displaced when the Harrisburg capitol burned within two hours. Senator Shortt and Representative Parshall were among those affected. the fire halted business as plans for a new, larger capitol were discussed to replace the lost building.
India on maps shows vast famine prone lands
The article notes India appears tiny on maps yet spans a huge area if laid over the United States. It describes a northern boundary from Maine to Dakota and a southern point into the Gulf of Mexico, with widespread scarcity and looming famine as new crops are months away and death tales spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
United States
Maine
Dakota
Gulf of Mexico
Extra session likely after McKinley inauguration
Rumor places March 15 as the date Congress may convene. A tariff law is expected to be introduced at once and the session's work would focus on debating and passing that measure unless urgent legislation arises from party managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Judge Morrison poised for second term in McKean County
Judge Morrison of McKean county begins a second term in January and is praised across Republican, Democratic and Prohibition papers. He is described as eminently qualified, popular, and likely to win without serious opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Morrison
McKean County
Kansas Brightens Under a New State Facet
Kansas was thirty six years old last Friday January twenty nine as a State. Thirty three states were in the union before she was admitted and eleven came in since. As a State Kansas is fairly good but it is a little off politically. Her people have made mistakes but time and natural advantages ought to be a help as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Potomac
Washington
Warren Matiz
James G. Blaine
Advocate
Ridgway
Mercury
Bradford
H. H. Notts
McKean
Warren
Bradford Hospital
Kane Summit Hospital
Brookville Memorial Home
Pittsburg
Doctor Watson on American women’s dress and temperament
An English interviewer quotes Dr. John Watson also known as Ian Maclaren praising American women for dressing well and possessing vivacious and sympathetic temperaments with charming manners. The interviewer agrees, calling him a man of good judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Ian Maclaren
W W J Bryan Retires From Lecture Field After 8 Talks
Ww. J. Bryan retires from the lecture field after delivering eight of the fifty talks contracted. He finds the supply of his talks exceeded demand and returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. J. Bryan
Edinboro Professor Hopes to Head State Schools Office
Canapa escaped last year with a deficit of 321652 dollars. Business was dull there as in the United States, but the administration is not burdened by a Wilson bill monstrosity. Prof. J. A. Cooper of Edinboro aims to take the State Superintendent post after Dr. Schaeffer’s term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canapa
United States
J. A. Cooper
Edinboro
Office of State Supt. of Schools
Schaeffer
Matt Sends Letters to Distant Relatives and Friends
The note encourages sending letters to distant relatives and friends to reduce the burden of letter writing across long distances. It highlights the value of keeping in touch and sharing updates through written correspondence.
Death of President Roberts of Pennsylvania Railroad
The obituary notes George Brooke Roberts died at his Philadelphia area home on January 30 after a long rail career. Born January 15, 1833, he began as a rodman in 1851, rose through engineering and executive roles, becoming Fourth Vice President in 1869 and President on June 1, 1880. Frank Thomson becomes his successor as First Vice President. The article praises his democratic, practical leadership and popularity with employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roberts
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Philadelphia
George Brooke Roberts
Rodman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie
J. Edgar Thomson
Frank Thomson
Roberts
Stone Gubernatorial Boom Feared in Hast ings Succession
Harrisburg Telegraph notes Sen Howard Quay backs Charles W. Stone for governor as others including Col W A Stone and Samuel A Davenport vie to succeed Gov Hastings. Sobel of Erie and internal rivalries threaten party unity while a Capitol movement forms to push Stone forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Hastings
Quay
Pennsylvania
Isador B. Sobel
Erie
Col. W. A. Stone
Allegheny
Samuel A. Davenport
Hastings
Senator Quay
Charles W. Stone
Warren-Venango
Stone
P. C. Boyle
Oil City
C. C. Allen
Warren
Capitol
Sobel
Harrisburg
Bradley Martin Ball Critique Sparks Wealth Debate
The Buffalo Express argues that criticizing the Bradley Martin Ball as extravagant is illogical. It compares lavish spending by the rich to theater outings or cruising, saying flagship events can aid the poor and that protest from pulpits misreads the social value of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley-Martins
Defeat of Senator Dubois Sparks Idaho Power Shift
A Washington dispatch to the Pittsburg Times reports Senator Dubois of Idaho defeated by Populists and Democrats, provoking sorrow among free silver Republicans and allies, while Republicans express satisfaction. Henry Heitfeld, a Populist, becomes Idaho's new senator after a narrow majority and a self vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Dubois
Idaho
Union
Henry Heitfelt
Isador Sobel backs Stone for governor in Erie effort
A boom for C. W. Stone from northwestern Pennsylvania grows through Isador Sobel of Erie backing Stone as the proper governor candidate. Stone’s experience as Lieut. Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth is cited as best for chief magistrate, with insistence the next governor hail from this Republican region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isador Sobel
Erie
Davenport
Pennsylvania
C. W. Stone
Warren
Stone
Commonwealth
Congress
Chas. W. Stone
Kane Republican
McKinley’s Cabinet Choices Narrow to Five Picks
The article states Senator Sherman will be Secretary of State, Lyman J. Gage of Chicago as Secretary of the Treasury, General Russell A. Alger of Detroit as Secretary of War, ex-Gov. Long of Massachusetts as Secretary of the Navy, and James Wilson of Iowa as Secretary of Agriculture. This solidifies five key appointments with more names expected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Sherman
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
the Treasury
Russell A. Alger
Detroit
Gov. Long
Massachusetts
Navy
James Wilson
Iowa
Agriculture
Major McKinley Reaches 54 Amid Congratulatory Messages
Major McKinley turned 54 last Friday with many in person wire and mail congratulating him. The day passed quietly as he and his wife, who remains in Chicago, marked the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Chicago
State Capitol at Harrisburg Destroyed by Fire
The Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg burned last Tuesday afternoon February 2 destroying the building and almost all contents. Fire started in Lt Gov Lyons room near 1 pm as Senate recessed. Fire department arrived late and water pressure was inadequate. About 400 people were inside. no loss of life but many injured. Loss estimated at 1 million with 200 thousand insurance. Senate and House adjournment planned for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Harrisburg
Senator Shortt
Representative Parshall
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Lyon
Senate Chamber
Senate
House
Mitchell Treasury
Smiley
Capitol Park
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Forestry Commission
Game Commission
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wm. Findlay
State Library
Supreme Court
Post Office
Uncle Sam Owes Public Debt Report for February
The Feb 1 statement shows total debt at 1 007 008 317 with a monthly rise of 14 078 735. Cash on hand fell nearly 13 million due to redeeming 9 586 000 in matured Pacific railroad bonds and monthly interest payments. Net cash balance in treasury stands at 215 362 420 with 643 191 490 in demand liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Pacific Railroad
National Bank
Treasury
A Reminder of Army Life Opinion on a Remedy
Mr. Lou Smith editor of the Commercial Meyersdale Pa says chronic diarrhoea returning in intervals as a reminder of army life has been more effectively controlled by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy than any other he has used It possesses true merit For sale by Morris Mullen Warren Pa and P B Canfield Corydon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Life
Lou Smith
Commercial
Meyersdale
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen
Warren, Pa
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Cure Your Stomach with South American Nervine
An advertisement claims South American Nervine cures all stomach weakness and nerves, promising no failures and immediate relief. It touts emotional uplift and a drug-store sale by Noyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Society Secretaries Offer Embossed Address Cards
If you belong to any secret society and want an address card with an embossed emblem of the order, call at the Mart office and make your selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society Corps
Mart
Frozen Potomac closes river to navigation in unusual cold
A severe cold snap leaves the Potomac River frozen at Washington blocking navigation a rare winter condition. The same blast prompts editorials praising friendship reciprocity and civic virtue. Reports note firemen brave zero temps and local lawmakers proposing hospital and public building funding.
Notable Oddities From Towns and Trails
A collection of curious items from 1895 includes an arrest for hugging young women, a fence of elk horn around Jay Haynes’s Mammoth Springs grounds, iron nails found in a cow in Portsmouth, a giant glacial boulder near Quakertown, a Bangor man’s yawning experiment on a trolley, and a Newark grocer’s chestnut remedy that unexpectedly cured rheumatism in his ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay. Haynes
Mammoth Springs
Yellowstone Park
Haynes
George Dann
Portsmouth
Pennsylvania
Enos Stump
Quakertown
Bangor
Newark
History In Brief On New Year Dates Across Eras
A compact review notes when January 1 became New Year in various eras. It covers Sweden adopting Jan 1 in 1753, Egypt temple processions on New Year’s day, the 1801 UK Ireland union, France’s 1564 royal edict, January named by Numa in 672 B C, Lincoln’s 1863 emancipation, Sparta’s youth consecration, a sixteenth century tenant capon gift, and Scotland’s 1600 adoption of Jan 1 as New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Egypt
Great Britain and Ireland
France
Numa Pompilius
Sparta
Scotland
Church Denominations in the United States 1896 estimates
The New York Independent reports an estimated breakdown of American church denominations for 1896. The tally lists counts of churches and adherents among groups such as Baptists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, Catholics, Evangelical bodies, and many others, totaling about 25.42 million adherents across 183,761 churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adventists
Brethren
River
Plymouth
Christian Union
Church of God
Church Triumphant
Church of the New Jerusbiomn
Ascascases E Saneyensavee
Communistic Societies
Giscezegetetons
Feascc
Disciples of
Crist
Seve
Friends of the Temple
Evangel. Synod
Schwenkfeldians
Dissolution of Schoellkopf Sigel Horton Crary Firm
Legal advertisements report the dissolution by mutual consent of the firm of Schoellkopf Sigel and the late Horton Crary & Company of Sheffield Pennsylvania. All assets transfer to Jerry Crary and all debts are payable to him. Claims should be presented to James H. Horton for adjustment. Hinckley and Rice, solicitors, Warren Pennsylvania, January 28, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Schoellkopf
Charles Sigel
Horton, Crary & Company
Sheffield
Penna
Jerry Crary
James H. Horton
Hinckley & Rice, Solicitors
Warren, Pa
Treasury Deficit Under Wilson Law Compared With McKinley Era
The article notes last month’s U S Treasury receipts fell short of expenditures by 5.92 million dollars, a deficit viewed as routine under the Wilson law. It contrasts 29 months of deficits totaling 126.9 million with McKinley law’s first 29 months showing a 23.0 million dollar surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury
Washington
Estates court notices of final accounts filed in Warren County
The estates listed include Jeremiah Pitts of Jane Hanna Pitts, Mary A. Johnson of Lorenz Kerstater, C. L. Baker and Marion E. Pearce of Eliza M. Pearce, T. L. Putnam of Bertha Briggs, M. A. Dutton of E. R. Dutton, C. E. Brown of Wilbur Lyon, Nelson W. Hull and A. C. Blodgett of John Hull, Sylvester Eakin of Crawford Eakin, executrix and executors of Alexander G. Stanton, J. P. Jefferson of T. Struthers, Oscar Jones of Andrew F. Jones, W. C. Averill of Huldah Averill, Robert Taggart of Jessie Burton, W. R. Dawson of William C. DeRocher, W. K. R. Dawson of Lena Conroe, Janett P. Ames of George H. Ames, and John C. Edmonson Jr. and C. D. Webber of G. B. Webber with filings dates in late 1896 and early 1897. notices set for Orphan's Court confirmation January 1–29 periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Kerstater
C. L. Baker
Marion E. Pearce
Eliza M. Pearce
T. L. Putnam
Bertha Briggs
Sabrina Briggs
M. A. Dutton
E. RK. Dutton
C. E. Brown
Wilbur Lyon
Nelson W. Hull
A. C. Blodgett
John Hull
Sylvester Eakin
Crawford Eakin
Alexander G. Stanton
J. P. Jefferson
T. Struthers
Oscar Jones
Andrew F. Jones
W. C. Averill
Adm
Huldah Averill
Robert Taggart
Gan
Jessie Burton Nee Currie
George
L. E. Currie
Admix
H. J. Muse
Admr
George H. Ames
John C. Edmondson, Jr
C. D. Webber
G. B. Webber
Riverside Cemetery Association of Pittsfield Proposed
Notice in Warren County court that Wm F Dalrymple Wm B Acocks Ira A Whitney Clarkrymple and S S Connelly seek incorporation of Riverside Cemetery Association of Pittsfield Fennerett under PA act of 1874 for keeping and maintaining a public cemetery in Pittsfield. Charter on file in Prothonotary's office. Ball and Thompson, solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Warren II County
Wm. F. Dalrymple
Wm. B. Acocks
Ira A. Whitney
Clarkrymple
S. S. Connelly
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Riverside Cemetery Association
Pittsfield
Fennerett
Probhono
Ball & Thompson, Solicitors
Doings Abroad From the British Isles and Europe
The late Archbishop Benson's personal property is valued at 175000 dollars. West Hartlepool shipyard workers strike after a policeman is stationed on site. The House of Commons kitchen profits, eight thousand five hundred dollars, are invested in claret. Italian philologist Domenico Comparetti is elected foreign associate of the Paris Academy. A London guild honors a daughter of Lord Amherst of Hackney for a History of Gardening in England. A bell from St. Sepulchre’s church linked to a Stuart era execution is to be displayed. Street cars gain ground over omnibuses. Parliament receives 29 tramway petitions from Birmingham with others from Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Bradford, Halifax, and Huddersfield. Dartmoor Druidical remains suffer vandalism as stone structures disappear for road fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Canterbury
West Hartlepool
England
House of Commons
Domenico Comparetti
Italy
Brothers Grimm
Germany
Paris Academy of Inscriptions
Ernst Curtiis
London
Lord Amherst
Hackney
St. Sepulchre
Birmingham
Leeds
Manchester
Sheffield
Bradford
Halifax
Huddersfield
Grose
Dartmoor
Bel Tor Corner
Sherberton Common
Detailed Statement of Expens County for year 189
Detailed county expense record lists juror meals insurance clerk salaries express and registration versus voters assessors and constables pay traverse jurors court house supplies fuel jail and court house janitor repairs and repairs at the jail coroner inquests reform school stenography and transcription sheriffs turnkeys incidential expenses clothing for permoners and taxes fees for county officers including county attorney fees indigent soldiers and various township and borough payments to Warren Youngsville Tidioute Columbus Clarendon Bear Lake Sugar Grove etc transient aids and expense accounts for commissioners and the county treasurer and related offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Arte
Ccccrce-Cserenes
Morteneee
Coenen
Reform School
Sherifees
Warren County Teachers
Warren County Fair Association
Grand Jury
Pacen Iy
Cou le Oe F. B
Sugar Grove Township
Western Court
Roger Ooney
John A. Akins
B. Sampson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Willis Cowan
W. H. Heggerty
D. W. Brodhead
Fifth Ward
A. C., Lacy
Elmer Sechrist
Mr. Gage
Cleveland
Harrisburg Telegram
Abraham Lincoln
Church Statistics
N.Y
Low. McCray
Register
Rct
Borough of
D. I. Ball
Lucilr C. Richards
Pres’t
Wf. J
Warren Coun
Ayers & Spetz
G Bers
C. B. Ayers
C.E Spetz
Jai
Total
Rouse Ee
Cc. B. Sampson
John Brazen
Randolph
Trim Estate
Cornelius Suit
Theodore Agins
Roger Mooney
Peneseeseowesen and Farm
Rouse Road
Warren Borough
Allegheny River
Pleasant Township
Brokenstraw Township
Youngsville Borough
Elk Township
Sheffield Township
Tionesta Creek
M. A. Myers
Treas
F. B. Jackson
Youngsville
Columbus Borough
Clarendon
Bear Lake Borough
Sugar Grove
Brokenstraw
Conewango Township
Columbus Township
Deerfield Township
Farmington Township
Freehold
Glade Ee
Kinzua Township
Limestone Township
Mead Township
Pine Grove Township
Pittsfield Township
Spring Creek Township
South West Township
Watson Township
Children’s Home
Randolph, N
Rouse Hospital
Rouse Farm
Etnae
Rouse
Ope
Earke Ceeweaske
Ae Tenance
E. Miller
Asylum
Kimball
Thomas Grace
Geo. W. Cover
Kearnet
Treas. Com
Warren Co
Chipone
Jul — F. Reterer
W. A. L. & Trust Co
Glade
Browner
Julius F. Retterer
Mintzer
Warren En
Bridge
A. Myers
Rouse Estate
Elderkin
Warren Homestead
E. A. Chipman
A. Mintzer
W. A. Smiley
R.R
M. Howard
J. P. Hanson
G. W. Brownell
Trim Farm
Bastnaieogi
Geo. W. Green
C. J
Cassius Gilson Mort
Vapaia
Kila Dace
Watson
Milo Walton
Tenenaees
Columbus
Mestad
A. Gillis
Cas Anson
John Sorrenson
M DeVore
C. E. Erickson
Youngsville Boro
Eldred
W. P. Nutting
Treasurer's Commission
Seeeere Ink
M. A. Myers, Treas
Rouse Estate Road Permanent Fund
Warren Boro
Z. E. Eddy
Dora E. Jackson
Thomas O’mara
Warren Homes L. & T
J. E. Fay
G. P. Mead Juent
Ane van D: Keent
Martin Boes
Arren
Warren Borough School
Moone
Warren H.L. & Yd
G. P. Mead
Theodore F. Johnson Penesnees
Rouse Estate Road
Roger Moone
Tudy Dispebnaees O
Martin Boeschiin
Jude
Ol Ce Thomas O’mara Semeniert
Z. E. Eddy Mortgage
Martin Boeschlin Sen Ft
Treasurer’s Commission
Kinzua
M. Sheldon
W.G. Tate
Merkle
Sais Commission
Pleasant
Spring Creek
R. Donaldson
L. Kracer
R. M. Logan
Warren County Fund Redemption Fund
Bor
Rouse Poor
Aesson
Sugar Grove Boro
B. Brown
Warren Academy
E . Phillips
Warren Fair Association
A. Co
B.P. O. Elks Don
Aito Motezae
First National Bk
Warren S Becoaen
Seenion
Comafto Motezaze
W. P. Nuttin
S Nushling
Tress
H. A. Myers
Brokenstraw Twp
R. Brown
H. R. DeLong
Conewango
D. S. Ball
F. P. Shuler
Treasy Treasurer’s Commission
H. E. Brown
Ed Warren
N. M. Philo
CR. F. O. Babcock
Ira Burgett
Lewis Wesley Peck
Mort James
Myron Dunham
William Ings
National Nal Bank
Weevee
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Warren Bor
A. Conarro
Jacob Due
R. Brownes
W. H. Seeley
M. E. Conklin
Seme
Chas. E. Erickson
Irea
Geo
Ya Peck
J. R. Mitchell
S Commission
Aee Mead
Pine Grove
HN. A. Myers
Redemption Fund
R. H. Shuler
Oeeren
G. A
Sy Gach W. Nutting
Prea Seks
Tienawer’s
Warren Academy Fund
Bassett
Geo. P. Orr
Eee Aes Co
J. F. Rounce, W. J. Mead, H. M. Preston
BR. Allen
Gro
P. Orr
Ae County
C. B. Sampson
Henry H. Bassett
I. A. Hyers
Renans
Clarendon Boro Aanee
Columbus Boro
Tidioute Boro
Eeaeeevenens
You Boro
Pittsfeanes
South West
E M Jackson
Peconeeee
Charles
Ceeseeeee Lara
LS Merrihew
Eenee
Deere Eld, Sewcenses Vecees
Peterson
Freehold, Om Et Eenere
Farmington, B
Whiting
Pittsfi
Sheg Creek
James Ly
Meld
Twa H Balley
Seere
Seeeeeres Triumph
Boro
P Sherman
J G Lesser
WH Heck
W E Porter
S P Sherman
N P Morrison
Deerfield Agaly
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Fite
Ius
Tam
Tedie Sats Bank
Vais
Ireland
Europe
National Line of Iron
Liverpoolens
Town
Hamburg
Isvre
Gothen
Christania
Copenhagen
Katter Teese
New York
Warren National Bank
Warhren, PA
G. N. Paenlee
M.A. Jamieson
E. Bertseel
Oe Ie Ae Penn
H.A. da
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