Republican County Committee to decide direct voting and convention date
The Warren Mail reports the Republican County Committee will consider adopting direct vote for candidates rather than delegates and will choose a convention date. Farmers favor early March to avoid business disruption, while others push for June or August. Unity and poll success hinge on the committee’s decision.
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Republican County Committee
Ball & Thompson
Committee On
Owever
Controversy over improper postmaster commissions in several cases
A Washington dispatch reports unlawful commissions issued to Postmasters including Detroit's A W Copeland, who assumed office December 19 without Senate confirmation. Mabury pressed for Codd's removal and Copeland's appointment, Vilas faced delay, and Codd was suspended without stated misconduct.
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Washington
Laporte
Ind
A. W. Copeland
Detroit
Mich
Senate
Congress
Mabury
Vilas
George C. Codd
Copeland
Copelat
Codd
Department
Supreme Court Jam Demoralizes Virginia Bourbons Over Coupons
The Supreme Court rules coupons on State bonds must be received for taxes. Virginia Democrats, already angered by the Readjuster debt settlement, enact measures to curb creditors. The court halts repudiation plans, leaving bourbon Democracy badly demoralized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Virginia
Supreme Tribunal
Dakota statehood bill passes Senate with split party vote
The Senate approved the Dakota admission bill on February 5 by 32 yeas to 22 nays. Only Democrat in favor was Voorhees. all negatives came from Democrats. The bill creates Dakota’s southern state and a northern territory named Lincoln along the forty sixth parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
United States Senate
Voorhees
Lincoln
Foraker removes Cincinnati police commissioners over election frauds
Governor Foraker ousts three Cincinnati Police Commissioners who resisted warrants and aided the non partisan purge effort to stop fraudulent voting. The Commission denied resignations as court action looms. Congressional conference on reforming nominating methods is planned with representative from Warren Erie and Venango counties.
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Foraker
Ohio
Cincinnati
Raker
Seved
Epison to Wed Mina Miller in Akron Ceremony
Inventor Epison plans a February 24 wedding with Mina Miller, second daughter of Hon. Lewis Miller of Akron, Ohio, who serves as president of the Chautauqua Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epison
Mina
Lewis Miller
Akron
Chautauqua Assembly
Edison Demonstrates Telegraphing From Moving Train
The Clifton to Tottenville train on February 1 featured a car labeled The Railway Telegraph and Telephone Company. Edison explained that air offers little resistance to electrical transmission and that a continuous musical current can be interrupted by a Morse key. Messages were exchanged with Clifton via telephones and Morse signals while the train sped 25 miles per hour.
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Edison
Clifton
Staten Island
Tottenville
Railway Telegraph and Telephone Company
Thomas A. Edison
W. Wiley Smith
Frank W Palmer faces removal from postmaster role
A Washington correspondent alleges unfair treatment of Frank W Palmer formerly a congressman from Iowa and postmaster at Chicago. Palmer was ousted not for cause amid Cleveland's stance on removals, with no formal charges or opportunity to defend himself. His reputation allegedly harmed by hostile newspaper reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frank Palmer
Chicago
Jamestown Journal
Washington
Frank W. Palmer
Congress
Iowa
Palmer
Public debt drops in January. cash in treasury rises
The Feb 1 public debt statement shows January debt down by 7,672,553. Net treasury cash stands at 79,68),862, up 8,670,990 since Jan 1. Total debt minus cash is 1,454,782,292. Gold balance is 136,086,610, down nearly 12 million. silver balance 82,080,557, up nearly 7 million. Standard silver dollars total 169,083,389, up about 3.25 million.
Tur success as a Mutual Life Insurance exhibit
The Mutual Life Insurance Company shows strong 1885 performance with assets totaling $108,008,967.51 and policyholder payments of $14,402,049.90. Income over balance from last account exceeds $20,000,000 and insurance outstanding reaches $368,981,441.36. Warren agent Dr J E Berkstresser can explain the solid result briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life
Warren
J. E. Berkstresser
Bridget Rules the World and Gas Power
A Buffalo Express remark cites a coal dealer who warns that natural gas brings strong influence, noting servant girls insist on gas heating when applying for jobs and predicting higher wages or loss of cooks. He argues Bridget could rule the world once gas power dominates cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Pennsylvania
Buffalo Express
Erie County Democrats Lose Spoils After Victory
The Erie County Gazette notes the Democrats, in power, failed to enjoy success as Republicans and long-time critics who never worked for the Democratic ticket gathered the spoils. The piece mocks the victors now seen as disappointed and laughed at by Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Erie Gazette
Open Winter Lets in Cold Weather Across Regions
A brief note highlights how the open winter season brings unusually cold air across multiple regions. Residents report drafty homes and heightened heating needs as temperatures dip. Local officials urge preparedness and energy conservation.
Bell Brothers This Week Sale Continues At Low Prices
The Bell Brothers special sale of auction goods sold well last Friday and Saturday. A few lace curtains remain plus odds and ends to be offered at the same low prices this week. Inventory starts February 10 and prices stay low to reduce stock. Cloaks and shawls discounted 50 percent. Carpets and accessories arrive from the East with new patterns in Body Brussels, Tapestry and Ingrain carpets and new rugs. 500 Hamburg Embroideries arrive this week. see them before buying. Respectfully Bre. Bros.
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Bell Brothers
Brussels
Hamburg
Bre. Bros
Ice coated scenery and unusual ice mounds rise high
Niacara reports ice scenery is grand as steady cold brings heavy ice on trees and buildings from spray. Ice mounds reach nearly 150 feet high. Maryland marriage license costs 4 50. Pennsylvania 50 cents, prompting border crossovers to save money. Gen Superman plans to move to New York next spring. His daughter Mrs Fitch resides there and his son attends an Eastern college. Miss Anice Jordan at Yale Law School withdraws suit after faculty denies degree due to her sex. she was the school’s sole female pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niacara
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Fitch
Anice Jordon
Yale Law School
Jamestown meeting spurred New York and Erie railroad origins
The semi annual meeting of the Chautauqua Society of History and Natural Science in Jamestown on January 27, 1886 featured papers on local biographies and early rail history. Judge Marvin recounted the 1831 Jamestown meeting that launched a charter effort for a New York and Erie railroad, leading to a 1832 incorporation with Eleazer Lord as first president.
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Chautauqua Society of History and Natural Science
Jamestown
Joel Burnell
H. H. Moore
J. Warren Fletcher
A. Waterhouse
Cassadaga
E. A. Ross
Judge Hazeltine
A. Hazeltine
Paul Busti
Milan
Italy
Lorin Blodget
Philadelphia
New York and Erie Railroad
R. P. Marvin
Solomon Jones
New York
Elias T. Foote
Marvin
Silas Tiffany
Richard P. Marvin
City of
Lake Erie
Owego
Eleazer Lord
President defends cabinet purge records in Senate inquiry
In a private talk the President warned the Senate may demand cabinet papers on removals and suspensions. He argued it would be like asking why he backed Gov Hill last fall or funded his campaign expenses, asserting loyalty to administration allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Guv. Hill
Washington Post
Marriage Law Debated in New York Assembly
A column notes a marriage license law before the New York Assembly and mentions figures such as Samuel J. Tilden turning 79, with society updates on mandolin fashions and social life in Washington. It recounts the presidential aim for a southern trip when duties permit and reports on a winter ice carnival in St Paul with a large pyrotechnic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Assembly
Samuel J. Tilden
St. Paul
Minnesota
Northwest
Warren County Republican Committee Meeting Notice 1886
The Warren County Republican County Committee will meet at Ball & Thompson in Warren Borough on Friday February 12 1886 at 1 PM. The session will review the committee report from the last convention on changing the delegate election method and conduct other business. Members are urged to attend and study the report published in county papers. C C Thompson chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Republican Committee
Republican County Committee
Warren County
Ball & Thompson
Warren Borough
C. C. Thompson
Republican Co. Com
Weston Completes 2500 Mile Walk For Temperance Purse
Caubcaco Feb 6 Edward Payson Weston finished his 2500 mile walk after 54 days of travel averaging about 46 miles daily He felt well enough to catch a train to New York O Leary did not reappear after his Tuesday collapse from stimulants The final distance for O Leary was 2229 miles The match required twelve hours of walking daily with a $3000 purse two thirds to Weston a lifelong teetotaler against O Leary to share gate receipts
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Caubcaco
Edward Payson Weston
New York
Weston
O’leary
Ely's Cream Balm Cures Catarrh Hay Fever Fast
A reader testifies that Ely's Cream Balm quickly cures catarrh throat and lung affections caused by colds in children. It is safe and easily applied with the finger and also relieves hay fever. A child once unable to breathe through the nostrils improved after use, with the user citing J. M. Smith of Owego, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ej. M. Smith
Owego
Court Auditor Notice in Warren County Pa 1886
A Court of Common Pleas auditor for the Minnig & Son case in Warren County Pa announces he will report the distribution of funds. He will attend at his Warren office on Monday March 8 1886 at 10 o clock AM for all interested parties to attend and be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Court OF Common Pleas
Warren County
Minnig & Son A. D
Cc. L. Howard
Warren
Cole Hill
Harrison Beardsley
G. H. Woodcock
A. Tl. White
J. M. Woodcock
R. A. Love
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Co
Borough of
Towit
Conenango Township
Pennsylvania
Henry W. Morrison
M. C. Mahoney
F. A. Bartlett
Tidioute
Main Street
J. L. Grandin
John Myers
Isabella Weible
Pelle M. Weible
J. A. Weible
Grandin Bros
R.A. Love
Sheriff's Office
Court House
Hast
G. F. McNitt
DS. McNitt
G. F. McNi
Severe snow storms sweep across multiple states
Reports from Nashville Richmond and Washington describe a major winter storm with six to eight inches of snow in places and impassable roads. Other cities record 15 inch drifts in Washington and a record cold snap with temperatures reaching 25 below zero in Staunton. The Southwest reports heavy snowfall and expected vegetation and livestock damage.
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Nashville
Tenn
Memphis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Richmono
City of Mexico
Mexicalingo
Washinaron
Dennison
Tex
Texas
Indian Territory
Staunton
Executor's Notice for Townley Estate in Warren County
ETTERS TESTAMENTARY ON THE ESTATE OF THOMAS TOWNLEY IN WARREN PENNSYLVANIA GRANTED TO THE UNDERSIGNED NOTICE IS GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO SAID ESTATE TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT AND THOSE HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ESTATE TO PRESENT THEM PROPERLY AUTHENTICATED TO THE OFFICE OF JOHNSON LINDSEY PARMLEE IN WARREN OR AT THE RESIDENCE AT KANE PA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etters
Thomas Townley
Warren
Pennsylvania
Johnson, Lindsey & Parmlee
Kane
Series on Pennsylvania troops in the late war
The Philadelphia Weekly Press launches a series of papers describing Pennsylvanian troops roles in the late war. Officers and soldiers write vivid accounts of key war moments, starting with Hofman on Gettysburg and Rosengarten on Reynolds. Back numbers available. contact The Press Company Limited, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Pennsylvania
J. W. Hofman
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Gettysburg
Reynolds
J. C. Rosengarten
Press Company Limited
Philadelphia
Old cough remedy praised as family staple
A veteran claims N. H. Downs Elixir cured his cough since childhood, noting it’s a trusted family remedy used by his family and guaranteed to cure or refund. Johnson & Siegfried markets promote the product with the familiar assurance to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Downs
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren County Sheriff Sale of Brewery and Related Properties
Public auction in Warren on March 1, 1886 exposes multiple parcels tied to Philip Leonhart Jr and others. Properties include the old brewery lot in Glade Township, the Gis selbrecht brewery site with Exchange Hotel, the Leonhart brewery tract, and adjacent road-front parcels with buildings, wells, and bottling works, seized in suits by Fisher Brothers and the First National Bank of Warren.
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Warren Mills
Sidney Shepherd
Shepherd
Daniel Offerlee
Offerlee
Warren Borough
Conewango Township
Warrem County
Pennsylvania
King’s Hollow
Gisselbrecht Brewery
Warren Savings Bank
Wa'er Street
Warren
State of
Nelson Greenland
Water Street
Sai Race
Exchange Hotel
Burgess and Council
Warren County
Conewango Creek
Zoar Cartier
Said Creek
Arnett and
Carver
M. Obrecht
Recorder's
Leonhart Brewery
Leonhart’s
Connewango Township
State of Pennsylvania
Market Street
Leonhart
Dunkirk and Warren
Fisher Brothers
Aliso
Philip Leonhart, Jr
First National Bank of Warren
Philip Gisselbrecht
Administrators File Accounts in Warren County Orphans Court
Notice lists Sophia Christenson and others filing final or partial administration accounts in Warren County. The Orphans' Court will review on March 1 at 2 PM for confirmation and allowance. Names include J O Parmiee, W B Rice, William McGuire guardian, and Myron Waters with co-administrators Denison and Alden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Sophia Christenson
Cote Christenson
J. O. Parmiee
al Townley
W. BE. Rice
James L. Lott
William McGuire
Marion L Gilson
Mary Gilson
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Erie
Venango
Corry
Thompson
E. R. Pierce
Stoneham
L. C. Baker
Columbus
A. P. Trushel
Glade
Erie Railroad
Thomas W. Keene
New York City
Boston
Kansas
Chas. Robinson
Topeka
Austin
J. G. Blaine
2Nd United States Infantry
Gen. Garfield
WM. E. Rica
Warren, Pa
Mary L. Conklin
John A. Conklin
Joshua Davis
General Assembly
Harrisburg
United Natural Gas Company
Butler
Armstrong
Millerstown
Karns City
Petrolia
Parker City
Foxburg
St. Petersburg
Edenburg
Balltown
Kendall
Rixford
Duke Centre
Lean
Bolivar
Richburg
Buffalo
Oil City
Benjamin Brewster
Daniel O'Day
WM. T. Scheide
C. N. Payng
Joseph Seep
HH. Mcsweevxey
Morck Bro
Eges
August Morck
Optician
Handy Family Atlas
OF the
Canada
U.S
America
Norick
R. A. Luve
Sugar Grove Township
Alonzo Cloyes
Benjamin Ellis
Rhoda Nobles
M. Kimball
Sheriff’s Office
Warren Pa
Venango County
Deerfield Township
E. G. Owen
Wilson
Harry Stract
W. W. Wallace
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Sam
Critchlow
C. Glenn
L. Bimber
Bimber
Benner
Hemlock
Allegheny River
Critchlow Et. al
Continental Oil Company
Economy Oil Company
Warren Road
Peter Schreiber
John R. Smith
Atlas
Ke, Cowan &«& CO
Struthers
Lishe
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells &C
First National Bank
L. D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
U. S
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Bremen
Avre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Cashier
Arren, PA
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
D. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
Jas. Clark
Beech Street
R. R
James Nixon
Abbott
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
H. J. Danforth
C. P. Henry & CO
Glade, PA
Old Fifth St. Bridge
Methodists Methodist Society
Olney & Bean
Marathon
Buena Vista County
Lowa
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
OLD Reliable Companies
Ina
Hartford
Phenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
Tar
London & Globe
Queen
Royal
Imperial
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
American
Union
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Vermont
Traveler’s Life & Accident
Harford
Beaty Block
Galea, Ga
Ob Lee
D. Shear
Parmlee & Henry’s
Dfcesaim
McKain
Liberty St
Penn’a
A. B. McKain & Son, Proprietors
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Lake Shore
Simond
Dupont Powder Co
Carver House
Jacob Keller
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
L. G. Noyes
Essor
Wells & Noyes
Schellhammer & Lesser
Jewett’s
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