Warren Area Names For County Positions
For district attorney Charles A. Peterson of Warren. For register and recorder Charles D. Crandall of Warren. For county commissioners W. J. Mead of Youngsville. John F. Rounce of Warren. For county auditors G. M. Pelton of Freehold. A. M. Bennett of Spring Creek. For jury commissioner H. A. Putnam of Farmington.
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Charles A. Peterson
Warren
Register and Recorder
Charles D. Crandall
W. J. Mead
Youngsville
John F. Rounce
G. M. Pelton
Freehold
A. M. Bennett
Spring Creek
H. A. Putnam
Farmington
Judge Searle Rules On New Bicycle Side Path Tax
Montrose judge in Towando court discharges rule to compel taxation on bicycles. He holds side path commissioners not in office until next year and their recommendation lacks force beyond three citizens. County to supply assessors with books before side-path operation to inform tax amount.
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Searle
Montrose
Towando
Pennsylvania
Colorado notary keeps maiden name after marriage
Colorado a woman notary public sought guidance on name use after marriage. The Attorney General ruled she must sign as before marriage, finding no law requiring or authorizing name changes at marriage or any other time.
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Colorado
Insurgent Leaders Seek US Aid as Independence Kept Hope
General Otis cables Manila that insurgent leaders rely on United States aid for overthrow of the present administration and a path to independence. The influence of copperheads at home creates government embarrassment similar to the civil war era.
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Gen. Otis
Manila
United States
Copperheads
Bryan declares Democratic ticket with Thurman chosen
The speaker claims there will be no Democratic convention next year as Bryan has adopted the platform named himself for President and selected Allen W. Thurman of Ohio for Vice President, asserting Bryan is the entire Democratic effort.
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Bryan
Allen W. Thurman
Ohio
Dreyfus Torture Claims Prompt Call for Lebon Punishment
Capt Dreyfus recounts his Devil's Island imprisonment with shocking tales of mistreatment by M Lebon and subordinates. The piece argues the French government should punish Lebon after Dreyfus is acquitted and justice served.
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Dreyfus
Devil’s Island
M. Lebon
Court Ends Bicycle Tax Debate in Warren County 1899
The Warren County Court decides to levy and collect the bicycle tax for 1899 per Judge Lindsey. Delaying action to next January would leave no funds for side paths this year and slow roadwork. the money is needed immediately if sidepaths are required.
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Warren County
Lindsey
Rural free delivery protest near Rochester
Postmasters and village merchants near Rochester New York oppose the introduction of government free rural delivery saying it will interrupt local business and harm their income. The move is about to be put into operation in the area.
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Rochester
N. Y
Cornplanter Refining Company
Warrenbo
National Library Buys Erie Mirror Run 1808 to 1811
The National Library at Washington has purchased a complete file of the Erie Mirror, Erie’s first weekly newspaper. Run from its inception May 26, 1808 to its suspension on May 25, 1811, the paper was owned and published by George Wyeth.
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National Library At
Washington
Erie Mirror
Erie
George Wyeth
Elkis Street Fair Ticket Acknowledged at Franklin
The Mail notes receipt of a complimentary ticket to the Elkis Street Fair to be held at Franklin during the week starting July 24. Attractions are drawn and the fair is expected to be a success.
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Franklin
Prosperity and invention drive patent boom in U S
The nation grows wealthier as inventors file more patents and the U S Patent Office reports weekly income $5,000 higher than a year ago. The trend ties invention with progress and improved prosperity across the country.
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U. S. Patent Office
Recruiting for ten volunteer regiments starts this week
Recruiting for ten volunteer regiments begins this week and men will be sent to Manila as soon as possible. The war spirit remains strong with many young men eager to enlist and fight for Uncle Sam rather than stay home.
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Manila
Uncle Sami
Mrs McKintgy Shapes White House Decorations
Mrs McKintgy personally supervises White House decorations for social functions and the success is attributed mainly to her taste and suggestions.
Corn Crop Outlook Despite Low Condition
The article notes the corn crop may be large this year with acreage unusually high, but current condition estimates at about 85 to 86 percent below the eight year average.
Wheeler Leads Filipino Rebels to Expected Defeat
General Joe Wheeler commands forces against Filipino rebels in a campaign marked by strong resistance. Analysts predict a difficult confrontation with Wheeler's seasoned leadership shaping the battle plan and morale.
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Joe Wheeler
Philippines
Wheeler
Christian Endeavor grows worldwide with 55 813 societies
Nearly twenty thousand delegates enrolled at the International C E Convention in Detroit as the movement reports 55 813 societies and 3 500 000 members worldwide. Denominational lines soften as over 40 denominations join under a unified evangelical effort.
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Detroit
Christian Endeavor Society
America
Great Britain
Australia
India
China
Africa
Mexico
West Indies
Germany
Madagascar
Japan
Spain
Phila
Christian Endeavor
United States
Disciples of Christ
The
Baptists
Methodist Protestant
Cumberland Presbyterians
Reformed Dutch
Methodist Episcopal
Commissioner Evans Defended Against Pension Attorneys
A Philadelphia Press critique defends Commissioner Evans a Union veteran against unscrupulous pension attorneys. It argues these lawyers abuse Grand Army of the Republic connections to condemn him, cites debarments by the Interior Department, and urges reforms to remove attorney involvement in pension awards.
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Commissioner Evans
Grand Army of the Republic
Evans
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Phila. Press
Grand Army Encampment Plan Set for Philadelphia
The 33d national Grand Army encampment program for Philadelphia outlines receptions at rail stations on Sept 4, a parade on Sept 5 with officials including President McKinley and Gov. Stone, and multiple sessions and reunions on Sept 5 to 7. The timetable also notes receptions at the Academy of Music and naval reviews on the Delaware river.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Woman’s Relief Corps
Ladies of the G. A. R
Daughters of Veterans
McKinley
Stone
Ladies of the
Naval Veterans
National Association of Union
Delaware River
Short skirts catch on in St. Louis fashion
St Louis women adopt the short rainy day skirt with speed and enthusiasm. Originating in Boston and New York, the style is praised for practicality and ease, avoiding mud and drag while offering freedom of movement for outdoor walking.
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St. Louis
Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Summer Excursion Rates to Chautauqua Lake and Lily Dale
D A V and P R Kr advertise summer excursion rates from June 15 to September 15 with dates and prices for trips to Chautauqua Lake Lily Dale and Niagara Falls. Tickets sold on Wednesdays Sundays or Saturdays Sundays with return validity rules and stamp requirements at Lily Dale. H Parry General Agent Buffalo New York.
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Chautauqua Lake
Lily Dale
Ram
Niagara Falls
Jamestown
Wedding invitations and calling cards at Main Office
Elegant wedding invitations and calling cards announced by the Main Office. Ball programs offered with neat design at affordable prices for readers seeking stylish stationery.
Admiral Sampson on Naval Training and Coin History
Admiral Sampson says hard work from the start trains a naval life. A note recalls his father a day laborer near Palmyra N. Y. and the son splitting wood. 1857 saw suspension of copper penny coinage after 65 years of regular minting. 156 million pennies circulated and remain.
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Sampson
Palmyra
St. Louis Republic
Syracuse
Local Notes Roundup From County Papers
County clips report departures for Los Angeles and Fredonia. A Tid ioute resident James Densmore dies, leaving a widow and many children. Union Sharch yard cleanup urged. Jamestown couple Clara and John Marsh wed. John Fletcher rebuilds a barn after a fire near Putnamville. Mead family seaside trip to Ocean City. Panama native A M Sweet becomes head clerk at Mead store, moving to West Main Street residence.
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Tipioute
C. E. White
M. A. England
Los Angeles
Cal
H. M. Clark
Fredonia
N. Y
James Densmore
Tidioute
RussEtt Record
Union Sharch
Jamestown
Clara Marsh
John Marsh
Ackley
John Fletcher
Putnamville
Youngsville
C. S. Mead
Percy
T. J. Hamilton
Gertrude
Ocean City
N. Beecas
A. M. Sweet
Panama
C. R. Cunningham
Sweet
J. D. Mead
West Main Street
Pennsylvania Ends Oleo Ban Sparks Statewide Manufacture
The 1885 oleomargarine prohibition is lifted in Pennsylvania enabling production and sale. A Pittsburgh company plans 10 000 pounds daily within weeks, joining earlier players like Emil Winter and others who left the field. Licenses cost 1000 wholesale 50 restaurant 10 boarding houses and strict labeling rules apply.
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Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
C. A. Muehlbronner
Frank McCann
Joseph Hastings
Hay Walker
Gerson Samuels
Muehlbronner
Liberty Street
Emil Winter
Herrs Island
Swift and Armour
Kansas City
Rice
Bucks
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Stoker
Lancaster
Dairy and Food Department
Jacob Keller Tailor Offers Elegant Cloth Stock
Invites patrons to call at once to examine the latest styles in his stock of cloths. He will take measures for a perfect fit and stylish clothing built to last. call and ensure a properly fitted garment.
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Jacob Keller
Photographers invited to Sgtest Association convention
Photographers are urged to attend the annual convention of the Sgtest Association in Celeron New York from July 17 to 22. A single round trip fare via the Nickel Plate line offers a choice of three fast express trains daily. Ask agents.
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Sgtest Association
Celeron
N. Y
Nickel Plate Road
Gettysburg Teachers Association picks Williamsport for next year
The State Teachers' Association at Gettysburg met last week and voted to hold next year's meeting in Williamsport. Col. J. A. M. Passmore of Philadelphia was named president, Dr. J. R. McCaskey of Lancaster secretary, and David S. Keck of Kutztown treasurer.
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State Teachers’ Association
Gettysburg
Williamsport
J. A. M. Passmore
Philadelphia
J. R. McCaskey
Lancaster
David S. Keck
Kutztown
Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertised as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles for both women and men. The ad urged readers to buy 50 cent and dollar bottle sizes at drugstores and offered a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY.
Pennsylvania Democrats rally to Bryan silver platform
Philadelphia dispatch notes Bryan leaders in high spirits after Tammany Fourth of July rally in New York where ex Governor Hoge promoted the Chicago platform. Pennsylvania silverites view Harrisburg convention as start of nationwide Bryan renomination and plan to frame November votes around Bryan alignment and Creasy as Bryan loyalist.
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Philadelphia
Bryan
Pennsylvania
New York City
Croker
Tammany Braves
Hoge
Texas
Hogg
Chicago
van Wyck
New York
Harrisburg
Nebraska
William T. Creasy
Creasy
House of Representatives
McCarrell
Pennsylvania Delegation Seeks Hawkins Promotion at White House
Governor Stone and Western Pennsylvania citizens meet President McKinley and War Department officials in Washington to press for the mustering out of the Tenth Pennsylvania and promotion for Colonel Hawkins to brigadier general. Senator Penrose supports the effort as insurgents react to the push.
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Stone
Western Pennsylvania
Washington
President McKinley
War Department
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Hawkins
Corbin
White House
McKinley
Pittsburg
San Francisco
TENTH
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Spain
Otis
Manila
Tenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Malolos
Pennsylvania Regiment
National Guard of
Senator Penrose
United States
Penrose
Keystone
Barnett
Quay
Colonel Quay
Creasy
Two Summer Tours to Canada and Northern New York
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two personally conducted tours in summer 1899. The first departs May 22 for 17 days visiting Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Niagara Quebec Lake St. John Saguenay Montreal Ausable Chasm Champlain George Highlands and Saratoga with round trip $125. The second departs August 12 for 14 days visiting most same sites except Lake St. John and Saguenay at $100. Tour leaders include a tourist agent and a female chaperon for unescorted ladies.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Canada
New York
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Rapids
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Lake St. John
Saguenay
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Champlain
George
Saratoga
Highlands
Hudson
Lake St.John
Pennsylvania
R. R. Co
Broadway
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Broad St
Newark
N.J
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Philadelphia
Excursion Fares for Epworth League Convention Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip single fares from points on its line to Indianapolis Indiana for the Epworth League International Convention July 20 to 23. Tickets sold July 18 and 19 valid for return until July 24, with optional extension to August 20 1899 for fifty cents if deposited at Indianapolis Joint Agent. See ticket agents for rates and details.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reduced Excursion Rates to Philadelphia for Prohibition Convention
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Philadelphia for Prohibition state convention attendees. From stations on its Pennsylvania line, single fare for the round trip with a minimum of 50 cents. Tickets sold July 20 and valid to return up to July 23.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Missouri professor proposes new name for United States
A Missouri professor suggests naming the country Asena instead of America or the United States The proposal questions the word Venns noting its expansive and Missouri character The item appears in the St Louis Globe Democrat reflecting a reader noted remark about language.
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Missouri
United States
America
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Local Madras Grocery Ad Promotes Savings On Tea Coffee and More
Bargain circular urges shoppers to visit G. C. G. M. M. for deep cuts on reception blend Java and other goods. Includes prices on tea coffee canned goods starch soap coconuts syrup molasses cheese and more with emphasis on value and volume purchases.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan
Dwight Cowan
Willis Cowan
Warren, PA
London
Grand Army Program
N. Y.C
H. R-B
Ita
West Shore
Lagas
News and Views
Buffalo Post Office
Bradford
Klondyke
Buffalo Express
England
Dom Paul
Troy
Bolters
David Martin
Godfrey
Wills Hackett
Martin
Hackett
Democracy
Martin-Hackett
Commonwealth
Warwick Police
Ashbridge
Friends
Israel W. Durham
Balter
J. Bayard Henry
Henry
Wencel Hartman
Pennewill
Hartman
Richmond
David Hb Martin
Iain
Lcan
Flinn
Josiah R. Adams
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Ww. Cc. T. U
Women’s Christiaan Temperance Union
Mementa M
Mattie Pickett
Emmet Lacy
Glade Runks
Berkshire
Bateman
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Europe
Fehlman Bros
M. M
Java
New Orleans
California
Miller’s
Miller’s Sweet
Walter Baker
Meat Department
Dold
Jacob Dold
Glade Run
Stoneham
Clarendon
Great Cash
Allen's Cash Shoe Store
Styles
Liberty St
Postoffice
N. K. Wendelboe
Onogray
Armstrong & McKelvey
Wendelboe
Warren ,National Bank
Directons
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
Uorficers
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Fenner
W. F. Messner
D. Rogers
C.T. A
Elvina A. Kidder
Hickory
James W. Crawford
Pasczee
LimpsEy
Rowland & Sons
W. C. R. J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland, JR
T. J. Foley
A. A. Davis &Office
Court OF Common Pleas
Fanny N. ‘Loucks
Fanny N. Loucks
Amestown
Chautauqua
Cora B. Edmonds
Wiliam M. E
Kate J. White
Gotobar
Aadi Warren
County Common Pleas
Belle Bell
Henry Bell
Poe
Joan H. Furluhars
C. R
Warren Sherings
Baik Wareen, PA
Mammoth
E.W. Siegfried & Co
Producer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
Kane Summit Hospital
Ane
Superintendent Summit Hospital
Kane, Pa
First National Bank
F.th. Rockwell
F. B. Russell
Penn’a
National Line
Dantworp
Liverpool
Doshenturg
Christa Bremen
Balroad i
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