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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
2
Paul W. Brown of Farmington township announces as a candidate for Member of Assembly from Warren County subject to Republican primaries. The message appeals to Warren County Republicans for support and pledges to represent local and state interests if nominated and elected.
Z T Weaver of Clarendon borough and Charles H Wirsin of Ackley Station Pine Grove Township announce their candidacies for Associate Judge of Warren County. The campaigns are subject to Republican primary decisions.
Wa McCray of Warren is announced as a candidate for Register and Recorder of Warren County, subject to the decision of the Republican Primaries.
Authorized notices list J F Rounce Warren County Warren and W J Mead Youngsville as candidates for county commissioner subject to Republican primaries Also N W Dupree Chandlers Valley Sugar Grove township Maggie I Shortt Youngsville John A Spirt Pittsfield Township Frank Hagberg Elk Township Charles B Sampson Triumph Two additional notices include A M Bennett Spring Creek announcing again after prior defeat and S P Shearman Corydon Township as candidates subject to Republican primaries.
We announce Hon. O. C. ALLEN of Warren as a candidate for Delegate to the next National Republican Convention subject to the voters of the 27th Congressional district. We also announce WILLIAM SCHNUR Esq of Warren as a candidate for Delegate to the next National Republican Convention subject to the voters of the 27th Congressional district.
Authorized notice announces Harry W. Mily of Warren and W P Nut Ting of Youngsville as candidates for Delegate to the Republican State Convention, subject to voters in Warren County Republican primaries. The statement emphasizes primary decision and party affiliation.
The piece notes Russia’s pledge of support to Germany against England, with France and the United States also seen as friendly toward Germany. It warns of a looming political crisis in Canada, Liberal preparations, and several byelections showing Conservative defeats. It also critiques Philadelphia’s Hog Combine and Warren daily betting on circulation.
Ohio welcomes Asa S Bushnell as governor in Columbus last Monday succeeding William McKinley with ceremony. The public is hopeful he will perform well, contrasting with the retiring administration. The piece notes ongoing European tensions and tariff legislation gridlock in the Senate amid free coinage debate.
Lloyd Lowndes was inaugurated as Maryland governor amid formal ceremonies becoming the first Republican in the state since 1864. The piece notes Ou10 appoints a new Senator, ex-Gov Foraker, praising him as an improvement over Brice and a solid running mate for John Sherman. It also references Stephen A. Douglas running for Congress as a Republican, son of the famed leader.
A report notes hay sent from Mexico arrived last week in Pittsburg for sale, likening the shipment to coal moving toward New Castle. The piece stresses that demand must be met despite the unusual trade route.
Hon C W Stone introduces a House bill to create a special highway commission with one Senator, two Representatives, plus top officials from the Engineer Corps, Geological Survey, and Agriculture Department. The panel would study scientific highway location, road material testing, model roads, and training, with a $10000 appropriation for expenses.
Major Bean of Pawling sues the Schuylkill township Road Supervisors claiming a road is a dangerous nuisance for horses. Supervisors arrested and held to bail of 200 each for trial. The item urges a broader push for better roads as spring approaches and rural residents repair road mud and rock.
A Pennsylvania biography collection edited by Wm. H. Egle highlights Curtin’s life including his governorship and administration. Contributions from A. K. McClure Wayne Mac Veagh Pattison and others accompany broader historical notes. The Chautauquan January issue also features The Senator's Daughters and science and art pieces. Price is $2 per year with Meadville Pennsylvania address.
Congressman Stone has introduced a bill to appoint a special highway commission and another bill to repeal section 61 of the Wilson tariff act. The repeal would restore an internal revenue tax exemption for alcohol used in the arts, reducing government revenue by about 10 to 15 million dollars annually.
As Utah gains statehood, Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma intensify efforts for admission. Congress sees bills to elevate them to state status and delegates from all three Territories push to advance the measures. Uncle Sam has room for all, let them in.
Mulhall, the English statistician, places the United States first with 64 billion dollars, followed by Great Britain at 47 billion, France 43 billion, Germany 32 billion, Russia 25 billion, and Austria 19 billion.
The third annual meeting of the Associated health authorities of Pennsylvania will be held in Harrisburg on Thursday and Friday January 23 and 24 1896. The session begins at 10 a.m. Thursday. All boards of health are asked to send delegates to the meeting.
Tennessee has begun preparations for a 100 day Centennial and International Exposition in Nashville starting September 1. Several buildings are rising and the rest are to be completed by June 1.
Gifts to colleges churches libraries and public charities reached 28 943 549 in the latest year up from 19 967 116 in 1894. The figure is cited as a common target for socialist criticism but remains a steady statistic.
The name Boer shows several pronunciations: in German it is Bauer, once pronounced bower, again plain poor. Under each reading it carries the meaning of a tiller of the soil.
Colorado reduced silver yield by 2.5 million dollars last year while gold output rose by 6.2 million dollars. The shift suggests a strategic emphasis on gold production as the primary driver of mining results.
A Utah exchange declares a woman is as capable as a man in the new state, while claiming women in other states face scorn and divine aid if they fail to meet this standard.
Noting Mr. Robert Rawls of Hollands Virginia recalls la grippe left him weak until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased symptoms after one bottle and cured after a second. It is offered for sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Morris & Mullen Warren and P. B. Canfield Corydon Pa.
An advertisement claims De Witt's Witch Hazel ointment or elixir will cure piles and other similar ailments. It asserts simple directions guarantee a cure and that tests in numerous cases yielded consistent, favorable results.
A selection of editorial quips and sardonic lines from multiple papers on politics and society. Vivid jibes target Democrats, Republicans, public life, and civic duties, then a Sharpsville note on campaigns and betrayals, reflecting satirical mood of period.
The Farmington Teachers Institute opened Saturday January 11 with 19 teachers registered. The program featured papers by Hodges Mix Hinsdale Ludwick Whiting Peterson and others plus recitations and songs. Resolutions thanked contributors and urged patrons to visit schools and provide a schoolhouse flag by next year.
Pennsylvan ia Railroad runs two guided tours to California in 1896 with stops including New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Tours feature four weeks in California on the first trip and four and a half weeks on the second, plus a new nine-compartment Pullman car attached to the train. Applications available at 1196 Broadway New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia. The Illustrated Buffalo Express plans extensive political coverage during the presidential campaign era.
The Philadelphia Times Almanac for 96 is published with extensive facts and figures. Legal blanks for sale at the mail office.
Dugall January 13 report notes C. M. Goodwin home on a short visit. R. Brundage began a peddling trip last Monday. Kingsley took his team to the woods last Saturday. Several residents including Mrs. Henry Brooks Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson are on the sick list. Mrs. Page and Mrs. Ford visited Mrs. Chas. Price last Friday. Namon Jones from Warren stopped by his home. Lumberman F. B. Corell of Titusville measured logs for Mrs. Jones bought a year ago. A social at L. Meads Thursday evening drew a large crowd and good fun.
Ira Cady returns from Virginia for a visit with friends and relatives. Lizzie Reeves of Corry visits. A leap year party is planned for next Friday evening. The Ladies Aid Society will host a New England dinner soon. W. J. Minore seeks to buy property for a home in Columbus. W. R. Rhodes buys an interest in a Corry furniture factory and will move there. L T. M. installation enjoyed. L O T M installation next Saturday with Corry ladies expected. Sleighing boosts business. The school group visited Spring Creek Friday night.
Alice Abbott Wynn died at her Wrightsville home on January 11 1896 from pneumonia aged 45 She was wife of Charles W Wynn member of Daughters of Rebekah and Freehold Grange Her funeral Tuesday at the Church with Rebekahs and Odd Fellows in attendance Survivors include her husband daughter Mary Wann and four sisters and two brothers from nearby towns. Visitors from Painesville Ohio were guests at M V Irvine’s.
In Youngsville a light sleighing spell boosts daily business and leisure. Benjamin Bates died instantly rolling logs near town last Saturday. Odd Fellows Cemetery trustees elect J G McKee. McGrew well No 2 shows 800 feet depth with 40 feet oil and gas. Mrs T Lovejoy, about 60, died Sunday. ashes to Ashville NY. W M Houghton to wed Carrie Palmer of Corry today. wedding in Corry Wednesday. An Opera House entertainment Friday by the school literary class. Prof Osborne and teachers receive praise and encouragement.
Warren Pennsylvania Vigilance Committee announces borough and ward officer nominations with polling from 4 to 8 PM on January 25 and election February 18 1896. First ward at court house. second at wagon shop. third at town hall. fourth at Struthers hose house. fifth at Mead's barn. sixth at hotel. Nominations include justice of the peace auditor high constable school directors constables judges of election inspectors of election town council assessor and return delegates. Voters urged to unite for strong nominations. KE W Parshall chairman. January 7 1896.
The Buffalo Morning Express costs 50 cents a month, cheaper than some papers, yet it offers more news better writing and fresher content. It asserts the old saying the best is the cheapest and claims superiority over contemporaries.
Waen applies De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve to scalds and burns with immediate relief and no pain, as advertised by F. H. Dixson.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It quickly relieves pain in the urinary passages, back and kidneys in both sexes and may stop water retention. Sold by Noyes drug store.
Advertises patent spring patent flour oats buckwheat bolted meal flour and related grain products with pricing per sack and per hundredweight. Includes figures such as 1.00 or 4.00 for 4 sacks and various per bushel rates, all under a short change notice.
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