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A brief note on friendship emphasizing support and loyalty to friends, urging steadfast companionship and mutual aid in times of need.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
2
A brief note on friendship emphasizing support and loyalty to friends, urging steadfast companionship and mutual aid in times of need.
Burgess J. W. Dunkle collector E. R. Peirce. Justice H. B. Perry. Auditor G. A. Langley. First Ward council James Cable Levi Smith. Judge Walter Page. Inspector W. H. Taylor. Second Ward School Director Mrs. Peoria A. Cowan. Judge W. C. Watson. Inspector Emil H. Lampe. Third Ward School Director Mrs. Lucie C. Richards. Judge William Martin. Inspector George DeForest. Fourth Ward Judge W. H. Heggerty. Inspector D. W. Brodhead. Fifth Ward Judge A. C. Lacy. Inspector Elmer Sechrist. Sixth Ward Judge E. W. Winston. Inspector Frank Trushel.
Announcements list candidates for Sheriff Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts and delegates to the State Convention from Warren County. Names include George W. Prck Eldred Township John H. Fuellhart B. G. Gregory Frank M. Knapp A Dunn A F Crossman James W. Crawford. Primary March 13. return convention March 15.
A Republican party urging Republicans in Warren and county to vote the straight Republican ticket next Tuesday. They claim party unity depends on electing their nominees and avoiding Democratic candidates.
The Meadville Journal reports ex Gov Pattison in Washington says lack of revenue harmed U S credit abroad and forced a peace time bond issue. He cites Cleveland Democrat and Carlisle critics of greenbacks as causing the endless chain of bonds. Judge Scofield likens Democratic aims to Republican wheels in time.
An analysis counts 3493 Republicans 2209 Democrats 520 Populists and 214 Fusionists across all Legislatures, a Republican majority of 550. Twelve Southern states show 1389 Democrats 367 Republicans 204 Populists, a finding that may disappoint Populists who expect Southern gains.
The passage supports Mr. Wilson of Iowa as a practical farmer fit for the role. It contrasts him with Mr. Bland of Missouri while noting Wilson’s bona fide farming background and careful methods, and acknowledges his clean Congressional record.
In Washington yesterday February 10 a joint session of Congress declared William McKinley elected President and Garrett A Hobart Vice President for the term starting March 4. The message urged peace and prosperity.
The Grand Lodge of Canada A O U W considers severing ties with the U S organization due to heavy assessments and high death loss among Canadian members, signaling a major structural move.
Legislature met Tuesday and Wednesday in new Harrisburg quarters. On final adjournment Wednesday the House set its next session for February 17 and the Senate for February 22.
A custom in this country bars any Chinaman from taking part in the New Year celebration until all debts are paid. The rule is described as promoting a quiet holiday and orderly conduct.
A political exhortation urges every Republican to vote the Republican ticket and support Republicans only, warning readers not to be deceived by Democrats.
Party officials urge Republicans to vote next Tuesday and to persuade neighbors to cast straight-party ballots for unified support across races.
Senate leader Quay and party arrived in Washington last Saturday from Florida reporting a delightful trip and planning meetings with supporters.
The piece argues against moving the state capitol from Harrisburg to Philadelphia and against spending two to five million dollars. It cites opposition from Senator Quay, Senator Penrose, and Gov. Hastings, advocating a new building costing at most a million dollars, with half a million sufficient, fireproof and free of scandal. It urges starting work promptly on a substantial, honest capitol on Capitol Hill.
The administration proposes shuttering half the pension offices after September including Buffalo Philadelphia Louisville Detroit Milwaukee and Des Moines. New York, Washington, St Louis and Chicago would absorb remaining pensions with a new Boston bureau serving New England. Estimated annual savings total 161 407 dollars from reduced clerks agents expenses and rents.
A historical note recalls government seed purchases funded at 130000 dollars with 20000 for testing and distribution. It covers 19053839 vegetable seed packets, 1012500 flower seed packets, and 282925 quarts of field seed totaling over 1200000 pounds, with per unit costs under six and eight mills and a fraction over four cents respectively.
The Philadelphpia Inquirer contrasts Frank Thomson rising from a Altoona machine shop position to the Pennsylvania Railroad presidency with the pessimists who claim the money power blocks success. It asserts brains industry and economy win through persistent effort and will endure.
President Cleveland will leave the White House after a final state function on March 3 with Major McKinley as his guest. The next day he will depart for good, ending his public duties, and plans to enjoy life at his Princeton home with his family as the Harrisburg Telegraph notes.
A longtime investigator in Harrisburg states the old capitol building destroyed by fire cost the State over two million dollars. He argues the final total will exceed prior estimates, noting insufficient prior consideration of the affair. Kane Republican.
The Warren News notes Democrats align against Capt. Peirce in the borough collector race. It urges Republican voters to unite and back Peirce for a large majority, echoing his primaries support.
A banquet will be held at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia on Friday February 26 at 6 30 PM. Tickets are ten dollars per plate.
The Harrisburg letter reports on the state capitol fire aftermath and interior reconstructions at Grace Methodist Church for legislative use. It notes debate over a new capital, clock ruin, social events for Governor Hastings, and forest-fire bills by Senator Shortt and others. It also covers quays and seventy six factional politics amid McKinley’s inauguration.
Mr J K Holton of Oxford Pa reports severe muscular rheumatism relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm at W T Brown's drug store. Mr E W Wheeler of Luthers Mills Pa endorses it as an excellent remedy. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by Morris and Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
A farmer three miles away purchased Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at dawn for his sick boy. The boy, present, wished for the medicine noting it cures him. McElroy reports many customers travel far to buy it, with retailing at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Morris & Mullen in Warren and P. B. Canfield in Corydon.
At Riverside Fish and Oyster Co a store today offers fresh Shad Mackerel Bluefish Bass Yellow Pike and Whitefish. Goods displayed at 628 Water St Warren with no trouble to show.
Fresh County News reports Rev Burns preaching at M E church and spring machinery nearing opening. Eldred Hill school keeps Miss Kate Bryan as teacher. town election set for next Tuesday the 16th with Alpheuson contesting Tax Collector. Arthur Skinner mourns two children who died of diphtheria in Indiana. Mrs Brundage ill. Schools progress under T F Baker and Miss Comstock.
The seats of 23 of the 30 Senators with terms ending next month have been filled. Democrats hold 6 seats, Republicans 14, and Populists or silver Republicans 3 after the elections, replacing 12 Democrats, 8 Republicans, and 3 Populists or silver Republicans. Delaware's vacancy is filled by a Democrat.
The Buffalo Express is praised for printing all the news when it is news, seen as the most complete Western New York paper in this respect.
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal cure for weak stomachs and nervous issues, claiming it never fails and brings happiness. It warns of death for untreated cases and markets the product through Eyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
The next California tour by the Pennsylvania Railroad departs New York and Philadelphia on a Pullman palace car special February 24. It visits Mammoth Cave, stops in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and spends four weeks on the Pacific coast with a two day return via Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha. Tickets at 350 dollars include transport, Pullman, meals, carriage drives, and hotel stays. agents in New York and Philadelphia handle bookings.
The message urges sending mail to distant relatives and friends to reduce the effort of letter writing and speed up communication. It emphasizes practical ease and broader contact through mailed correspondence.
Mrs J L Barton of Lander visits husband at Chautauqua for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Mulford Marsh of Jamestown visit relatives. E H Knapp injures toe while removing a cat. kitty unhurt. The Thompsons attend Uncle Hamilton Stanton funeral in Russell. Mr and Mrs H P Greenland of Warren plan move to John Peel farm area. John Esperton moves to Scandia March 1. Frank Rowland moves into Hatten Sweet’s house in Lander. F E Rowland moves from R L Gardner farm to Lander. Mrs J E Rowland forms co partnership with C Rowland and moves soon. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs A R Mix. E R Clark visits Sugar Grove. Knapp hosts Warren visitors. S L King and A R Stanton visit Clarendon.
Rev Brunson conducts meetings at the U B church begun last Sunday and extending this week. Rev Wilson of Warsaw N Y preached at Brunson's place last Sunday as part of the ongoing events. Fred Erickson made a business trip to Clarendon last Monday. Mrs Richard Kingsley guests of Mr and Mrs Kingsley. Wilson recovering gradually from a foot injury. Mrs R Brundage and daughter hosted by Mrs A Frisbee. Miss Lottie Brooks visited friends last Thursday.
A Centre county convention passes resolutions denouncing tobacco use by teachers and calls for banning it on certificates. John T. Martin urges counties and states to follow, arguing tobacco harms memory, nerves, heart, and children, citing notable deaths from smoking and urging teachers to quit.
Mr. Lou Smith editor of the Commercial Meyersdale Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for chronic diarrhoea returning at intervals as a reminder of army life. He states it is more effective than any other he has used and notes it possesses true merit. For sale by Morris and Mullen Warren Pennsylvania.
The notice advertises Vick's Floral Guide from James Vick's Sons Rochester NY now in its 50th year. It highlights half a dozen full page half tone illustrations of roses asters carnations and tomatoes and offers seed packets and a free seed package if the reader mentions where seen.
Have your card printed on envel opes requesting a return within five or ten days. If no request on them the Postmaster can keep them for 30 days before returning them. Envelopes cost but little more with the card than without it. The Matz office has envelopes and the type and workmen. Give us a call and leave an order.
From Buffalo to Wilkes Barre rail fares range from 8.79 to 11.70 dollars with many stations listed. The note highlights reduced rates on all Pennsylvania system stations and praises Pennsylvania Railroad facilities and Washington terminal advantages for the event attracting national interest.
Legal notice states the firm Schoellkopf Horton & Co of Sheffield Pennsylvania dissolved by mutual consent. All assets conveyed to Jerry Crary of Sheffield pa and all debts payable to him. Claims against the firm must be presented to James H Horton for adjustment. Hinckley and Rice, solicitors Warren Pa January 28, 1897.
Notices reveal multiple final and first and final accounts in the Estates of Jane Hanna Pitts Lorenz Kerstater Eliza M Pearce Bertha Briggs Sabrina Briggs E R Dutton Wilbur Lyon John Hull Crawford Eakin Alexander G Stanton T Struthers Andrew F Jones Huldah Averill and George H Ames filed between 1896 and 1897 with a March 1 court date in Warren County for confirmation and allowance.
Notice of an application to the Court of Common Pleas for Riverside Cemetery Association of Pittsfield and a school district election in Warren Borough on February 16 1897 to decide whether to incur 55000 in new debt for school lands and buses with bond terms up to thirty years and details of debts and valuations.
Siegfried invites customers to inspect stock as high demand for Christmas china proves value and fair treatment. The message notes daily stock, year round availability, and two featured bargains for the season.
An ornate banquet lamp with decorated globe and center draft burner is advertised as a reading lamp. It features a removable font and gold or silver plating with a Cupid figure. The ad urges immediate purchase as a great bargain that won’t last.
We carry everything expected in a first class crockery store with a full stock. The newest and best selected items are available in Warren county.
A summary of assorted county expenditures and salaries including court house maintenance pay for constables jurors and clerks, coroner services, election expenses, printing and stationery, clothing, physicians and medical services, tax and auditors’ costs, bonds and refunds, and salaries for commissioners and other county officers.
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