Local Ward Officials List Special Precinct Roles
Justice of the Peace W V N Yates high constable Stacy W Cogswell auditor Charles H Smith. FIRST WARD Council James Cable school directors D I Ball W D Hinckley constable W H Messenger judge of election G Ward inspector Co W Sersall. SECOND WARD Council James Brown constable Daniel Kline judge of election GC I Beck inspector E Walker. THIRD WARD Council Frank Conarro J F Hegerty school director C W Arird constable J G Brown judge of election J W Searles inspector P G Wheeler. FOURTH WARD Council W B Leffard school director J W Crawford constable Fred Highhouse judge of election William Hegerty inspector Thomas Crowley. FIFTH WARD Council O W Beaty John Thomas school directors Mrs O W Beaty S H Briggs constable W L Wykoff assessor H K Miller judge of election C B Tucker inspector D W Radspinner. SIXTH WARD Council Frank Trushel J W Lytle school directors J M Davidson Clark Fellers constable Darius Magee assessor D W Ames judge of election Alden Chapman inspector D C Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. N. Yates
Stacy W. Cogswell
Charles H. Smith
James Cable
D. I. Ball
W. D. Hinckley
W. H. Messenger
G. Ward
James Brown
Daniel Kline
Frank Conarro
J. F. Hegerty
C. W. Arird
J. G. Brown
J. W. Searles
P. G. Wheeler
W. 8. Leffard
J. W. Crawford
Fred Highhouse
William Hegerty
Thomas Crowley
O. W. Beaty
John Thomas
H. Briggs
W. L. Wykoff
H. K. Miller
C. B. Tucker
D. W. Radspinner
Frank Trushel
J. W. Lytle
J.M. Davidson
Clark Fellers
Darius Magee
D. W. Ames
Alden Chapman
D. C. Vanderbilt
Warren County Republican Assembly Nomination Bid
A candidate declares for the Republican nomination for Assembly in Warren County, pledging support from fellow Republicans and aligning with the reform Republican platform adopted at Harrisburg on August 28, 1895. He promises to represent the people of Warren County and the state if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Warren County
Harrisburg
Maggie I. Suertz
Youngsville
John A. Srerz
Wittsfield Tp
Frank Hagberg
Elk Township
Charles B. Sampson
Weaver and Wittsik Named for Warren County Associate Judge
The Republican primary slate includes Z. T. Weaver of Clarendon borough and Charles H. Wittsik of Ackley Station Pine Grove Township as candidates for Associate Judge of Warren county subject to primary outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Weaver
Clarendon Borough
Warren County
Charles H. Wittsik
Ackley Station
Pine Grove Tp
J. F. Rounce
Warren
W. J. Mead
Youngsville
N. W. Dupree
Chandlers Valley
Sugar Grove Township
Hon C W Stone Advocates Sound Money in House
In a strong House speech, Hon C W Stone argued against free coinage of silver. He cited a State Department report on Mexico’s laboring classes, describing dire wages of 25 to 37 1/4 cents per day and degraded living conditions as a warning against similar prosperity in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
Mexico
Bureau of American Republics
State Department
United States
Electric Engine Aims to Speed Up Railroading
The Baldwin Locomotive Works completed its first electric engine modeled on the Westinghouse system. It will be tested after adjustments in Pittsburgh. Contact buttons along the rails feed a sliding rail to the engine, enabling a constant current and potential speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Cuban War Report From Dr. Hines on Insurgents
Dr. L. A. Hines of South Bend recounts joining Maceo's army in January and leading a field hospital at San Filipe before capture. He says insurgents aim to outlast Spain, the Spanish army is young and worn, yellow fever rages, and few Americans are present due to climate. Weyler vows to crush the rebellion despite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
L. A. Hines
South Bend
Indiana
Maceo
San Filipe
Spain
Hines
Havana
Weyler
Erie Judge Sets Rules for Naturalization Petitions
Judge Gunnison of Erie adopts rules fixing court terms for petitions and requiring publication in two weekly papers. Objections in writing will be heard and petitioners must read and spell English. Within five years if petitioners engage in riot, crime, or unlawful conspiracy, or flee to escape punishment, this may show lack of attachment to the U S Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Erie
United States
Home Study Extension for Farmers in Chautauqua
The State agricultural department under Secretary Edge promotes home study for farmers through the Chautauqua Farmer's Reading Circle. Books are available at wholesale prices and faculty from State College answer queries by letter. free lectures may be offered in active districts. Over 200 students have enrolled with expectancies of five times more next season. The plan lets farmers learn college ideas on the farm where they can verify statements and tests in their field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Department
Secetary Edge
Chautauqua Farmer’s Reading Circle
Faculty of State College
Our Home Guard Report of Adjutant General on National Guard strength
The Adjutant General's report to the Senate shows 112,876 militia in all states with 9,237 commissioned officers 20,021 non commissioned officers 4,257 musicians and 79,374 privates. Citizens subject to duty total 10,149,598. Pennsylvania details include staff 64 cavalry 16 commissioned officers 125 privates 244 infantry 7,846 and 812,315 available for duty. The militia consists of able bodied men ready to mobilize for active service forming a powerful citizen army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Home Guard
Adjutant General
National Guard
Senate
Pennsylvania
Governor’s and General’s Staff
Congress Passes Prize Fighting Ban Rapidly
Congress moved quickly last week to prohibit prize fighting and the President promptly signed the act. The ongoing daily squabbling among lawmakers goes unmentioned, perhaps part of the show to amuse observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eto
Bradford Era Seeks City Building Location
The Bradford Era notes days grow longer but highlights the major question occupying Bradford: where will the city building be located. The paper builds suspense as residents await the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Landmark Loan Success Shifts Economic Outlook
Dun's Review notes the Morgan syndicate secures about half the issue with bids far above last year, while $568 million is raised from 4,600 banks and investors. The event strengthens national credit, reassures manufacturing and trade, and signals resilient American government power, influencing foreign confidence and gold flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Syndicate
Stewart
Treasury
Congress
United States
Europe
Dun
Successful Bond Sale Produces Major Victory for Public Investors
The bond issue attracted bids totaling 66,788,650 above 110.6877 with 780 bidders. Morgan syndicate bids 110.6877 for 100 million or any part and will take 33,211,350. all lower bids are rejected. The syndicate pays 3,549,529 while others receive about 7.5 million in premiums, netting the government about 111 million. Treasury officials praise the popular subscription feature, noting banks often act as agents for private buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Morgan Syndicate
Treasury
Edison Sees Practical Use In Roentgen Rays Discovery
Thomas A Edison weighs the X ray breakthrough by Roentgen with caution. He credits Roentgen’s study and experiments, doubts large financial returns, and seeks practical applications. Prof Fox of McGill reports a photographic method revealing a bullet in a leg from a discharged patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roentgen
Thomas A. Edison
Prof. Fox
McGill University
Montreal
Protection Tariff Drive Dominates 1890s Politics
The New York Press urges a Protective Tariff as the decisive issue for the next election, asserting any candidate opposing it cannot win. The Pittsburgh Dispatch marks its 50th anniversary with a 48 page issue hailed as valuable and complete, noting it surpasses rivals in scope.
Depew on contentment and self worth
Chauncey Depew remarks that many people complain about their lot in life. He says he has known most great writers and leaders and every U.S. president, yet none were entirely satisfied. He argues the best attitude is to feel as good as the best person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Depew
United States
Exch
Governor Hastings Eyes Mount Gretna for Guard Encampment
Gov Hastings and National Guard officers met in Harrisburg last Wednesday to plan a division encampment from July 18 to 25 with the site to be decided later. Hastings favors Mount Gretna and, if chosen, the grounds will likely be expanded by clearing several acres of timber land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hastings
National Guard
Harrisburg
Hastings
Mount Gretna
Printed letterheads improve clarity and convenience
People increasingly print their names and addresses on letter paper in small neat type. A printed head prevents misread signatures and avoids errors. Single sheets offer greater writing space and practicality.
Publication boom cited for 1895 in Publisher's Weekly note
The year 1895 is described as the most productive in American publishing history by Publisher's Weekly, beating 1893 by 335 new publications and totaling 5,46. The record underscores a peak in new book releases in 1895 compared with earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Official
Journal of the Trade
Political speculation on 1900 presidential nominees
Washington writers name Senator Quay as a potential presidential candidate while analyzing Har rity backed Pat tison and Bill McKinley as the likely Republican nominee. The piece argues McKinley would be the solid winner next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Quay
Harrity
Pattison
Quay
Bill McKinley
Sermon Meetings Continue Three Weeks in Dugall
Rev Spillman maintains ongoing meetings at a Dugall address for three weeks with good progress. Andrew Erickson dies at his mother's home on Feb 4 1896 age 36. funeral at the church with Rev Forsthm and Rev Spillman of Chandlers Valley officiating. Mrs May Wright and family visit Mr and Mrs Munger. Ellen Lindquist from Columbus visits friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Lindquist
Columbus
Local Births and Social Notes From Swede Hollow Area
Born to Mr and Mrs C J Lunquist a ten pound boy last Saturday. Born to Mr and Mrs John Spepeer a girl last Sunday. A sleigh load of Chandlers vener surprised Miss Myrtie Johnson last Friday evening and returned home in the morning. A Literary Society will meet at Swede Hollow school house next Wednesday evening. Roads are blocked and travel is impossible. The stage could not reach Warren Tuesday. Perry Brooks went to Warren yesterday. H Wilson went to the woods last week and returns Friday. Rev Spillman attended quarterly meeting at Stilson Hill last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
C. J. Lunquist
John Spepeer
Chandlers
Myrtie Johnson
Swede Hollow
Warren
Perry Brooks
Warren Yesteray
H. Wilson
the Woods
Spillman
Stilson Hill
Pain Balm Helps Ex-Postmaster Walk Again
Mr. D. Wiley of Black Creek New York suffered severe rheumatism forcing cane use and pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he improves greatly and discards his canes. He credits the liniment with more benefit than all other medicines. Sold for 50 cents per bottle by Morris & Mullen Warren and P. B. Canfield Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wiley
Black Creek
N. Y
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
New South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy is praised for prompt relief of pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in both men and women. It also relieves retention of water and pain during urination. Sold by Noyes drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Drug Store
Notice of voluntary assignment in Cleveland to John Zaugerk
W H Burden Fred C Burden and L A Couch of Cleveland Ohio by deed of voluntary assignment dated January 14 1896 assigned all their personal property to John A Zaugerk in trust for creditors of Burden Co Burden and Couch doing business as Burden & Couch. Debtors must pay the assignee and creditors present claims promptly. Assignee: John A Zaugerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Burden
Fred C. Burden
L. A. Couch
Cleveland
Cuyahoga
Ohio
John A. Zaugerk
Fred Co. Burden
Burden & Couch
Brokenstraw
County of
Warren
State of
Pennsylvania
Nehemiah York Tract
Irvine
Titus
Jonn Clark
Clark
E. H. Day
Francis O. Babcock
Recorder’s Office
Warren County
Priscilla York
Frank O. Babcock
Recorder's Office
W. A. Irvine
Crippen
C. G. Babcock
G. A. Jackson
O. UL
Babcock
F. O. Babcock
L. H. Rowly
Ella Bonhomme
Ella York
Sylvester York
Terre
Henry Sturdevant
William Sturdevant
Pine Grove
Alice S. Stanton
John Brason
Boy Bennett
Stanton
Will Road
J. H. Stanton
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
A. E. Oviatt
W. J. Bennett
Deere
A.K. Oviatt
John H. Stanton
Roy c. Adams
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Willis Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Warren, PA
Warren Boro
Chas. W. Stone
27Th
E. W. Parshall
Joseph A. Weible
Tidioute
L. C. Baker
Register and Recorder
Wa. McCray
A. M. Bennett
Spring Creek
S. P. Shearman
Corydon Tp
Charles A. Peterson, Esq
Ww. C. Beardsley
Pittsfield
O. C. Allen
27Th Congressional
William Schnur, Esq
Harry W. Neily
W. P. Nutving
Bat Shea
White
Indiana County
Johnny Bull
Venezuela Commission
Brooklyn
Mr. Stone
New England
Reed
McKinley
Republican Party
N. Y. Press
Pittsburg Dispatch
Dispatch
Matv
Gladstone
Great Britain
Allison
Towa
Berger & Hall
C. T. Bordwell
Alfred Lee
Geo. F. Yates
Charles Dinsmoor
Peoples Savings Bank of
Warren Co
Samuel D. Robison
Dav Campbell
Asur Frownfeld
Hinckley & Rice
Torrenborough
W. J. Alexander
Etters
Robert Tait
Sheffield
Penna
Thomas Earnsworth
Admr
Saybrook
Wm. Hathaway
Penn
J.C. Bonner
Garland
A. D. Wood
Warren, Warren Co
Florence S. Wood
Admix
Tionesta Creek
Warren and Ridgway
Warren and Ridgway Turnpike Road
Turnpike Road
Tionesta
George Gorton
Robert L. Tait
Albert Doyle
Arren
Thomas Farnsworth
Hatch
P2my
Davis S
New York
Mobbis & Mullen
Hazeltine Woolen Mills
Sheriff's Sales
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Fifth Street
Market Street
One Hundred
James Clark
Carver and Clark
A.S. Dalrymple
D. W. Beaty
Hannah H. Langley
Israel Spencer Junior
Beinning
Holland Land Company
Alsoo
Spencer
Wayne Townships
Warren and
Holland and Company
Ethan Skinner
Aaron Walton
Daniel Mather
Barnes
Gilbert Grose
Wayne Township
Erie County
F. E. Spencer
E. B. Crissey
Sugar Grove
Main Street
Said Street
A. Scott
James Mather
Hosea Harmon
C.P. Harris
Said
Sarah McIntyre
Alex. McIntyre
A. G. McIntyre
Dwight Allen
Kinzua
Gunning Street
Gunning
Warren Street
Corydon Street
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Bradford Oil Company
Leonard Estate
Order of Odd Fellows
James Roper
Adam Cameron
el. A. Coleman
Michael E. Krimble Terre
J. Wallace
Spring Creek Township
State of Pennsylvania
Alpheus Damon
Fred Beck
Addis Johnson
Charlie Galligan
Farmington Township
John Lindsey
N. M. Anderson
J. B. Swart
Andrew Dorn
Robert Laoning
Jonas Sandquist
Lel
C. Lanning
Tee
M. Beck
Nning
Robert Laning
Witces
Coonrad Laning
Margaret E. Laning
Marcellus Kimball
J. C. Fuller
J. Tate
E. A. Weagraff
J.C. Fuller
Fuller
Irene 8. Green
J. W. Green
Anthony Muntz
Conewango
Jackson and Taylor
Taylor and Benson
Thomas Peck
Glenn and Cribbens
W. J. Thomas
Jackson Run
Jane Berry
John Hogstrom
Hogstrom
Oliver L. Dalrymple
Catherine M. Horn
ALSO
Otto Marker
Aroesaid
Mary C. Smith
T. J. Clemons
Freehold
N. Wright
Whitford Corners
Hubbard Price
Grant Price
Said Price
Price
Edwin D. Morgan
William Brooker
Mary Rorgan
Byron Walton
Warren Borough
Pennayiven
Short Street
Thaddeus Reig
Reig
Berg
C. M. Shawkey
Isaac Horton
Guardian, &c
Lenora Rathburn
Emma Rathburn
Pase
Seffield
Nosylvania
Melchi Snapp
Susan A. Whaley
William Whaley
J. A. Robinson
Eugene A. Scott
W. W. Hodges
Hempel
James G. Smith
Guy C. Irvine
George N. Parmlee
Mead Township
C. A
D. Corwen
J. E. Sage
William Keegan
Alfred Short
Samuel J. Fisher
J. Fisher
Chas. Dunham Terre
Samson Short
Purdon
Smith
D. M. Howard
Sheriff’s Office
Rowland & Sons
Ww. C. Rowland E. Rowland. Crowland, JR
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
England
Ireland
Scotland
National Line of Tron
Liverpool
Queens
Town
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Avre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christania
Conenees
Prieces
Orphan’s Court
Flora Hall
Jeannette Bell
Teresa B. Bush
George Bush
G. R. Stearns
Wm. Stranaghan
W.C. Averill
H. C. Gilmore
D. M. Schermerhorn
Ida Lee
J. Wendell
Lee A. Robinson
A. W. Robinson
W. R. Dawson
Levi Preston
C.S. Richardson
Charles A. Peterson
Augustus Johnson
A. M. McDonald
A. D. McDonald
Jas. O. Lounsbury
Frank R. Lounsbury
Harley B. Lounsbury
John Brightman
Ezra Trim
WM. McCray
el Register’s
Warren Pa
George Ball
Jersey
Northwestern
T. O. Slater & CO
Morgan
Water Street
TRUTH
H. S. Thomas
Fertilizers, Co
East St
D. A. V. & P. Railroad
Telephone
American Tobacco
Go's
Cornell
Lafayette
Yale
Marlbury
Richmond
Imperial
Princess Royal
Piccadilly
Monte Christo
Fehlman Bros
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