23 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
1
Perry Justice of the Peace and Conveyancer mentions collections prom and attention to Barer over Wir's store in a brief legal notice with local official tone.
A historical notice lists Burgess James W Wiggins and town council members including Alden as president H A Messenger Jas Brann L T Borchers John Masterson Joseph Hill R G Mead Charles G Oberle J F Hegerty F T Conarro Frank G Trushel and Wm O’Neill. Clerks and officials named include D A Arird treasurer A J Hazeltine Justices H S Perry and C H Meacham collector W H Heck attorney Wm Schnur engineer D F A Wheelock and ward constables with names.
July coverage includes Nominee Bryan in Salem birthplace visit hindered by storm, heavy political maneuvering over silver coinage, and Crete clashes as Turkish and Christian forces clash. Reports also note Vanderbilt illness, Cuban unrest, shipwrecks, and broad weather and crime events across the period.
New York July 20 physicians tending Cornelius Vanderbilt announce his condition has greatly improved.
New York money on call 2 3 per cent. Sterling exchange actual bank bills 14.883 demand, 4.88 for 60 days. Produce prices include flour: city mills patent 400 425, winter patents 8.45 8.60, Minnesota patents 3.25 3.75. RYE FLOUR superfine 2.60 2.90. CORNMEAL yellow western 6?9 67c. WHEAT spot No. 2 red 68% 64 0. No. 1 Northern 62 4 afloat. OATS and hay prices listed. PORK, BUTTER, and CHEESE figures given for various grades and regions.
Prof Huntoon explains blind baseball differs in many rules from standard play. Ten per side with a right shortstop, unlimited outfielders, a ground catcher with mask, underhand slow pitches, and hits guided by hearing. Six strikes make an out, bases replaced by bags, and runners guided by vocal base coaches. A note shares remarkable water drinking feats at Gray spring in Cambridge borough.
A western farmer asks a banker what free coinage and sixteen to one mean. The cashier answers by saying that local sentiment has sixteen fools for every sensible man, highlighting skepticism toward monetary reform in the area.
In a wry remark, the speaker notes a man’s wealth stems from his father’s small property. The son’s indolence meant he did not spend the income, allowing the estate to accumulate. The exchange highlights ironic fortune found in inaction.
Rev H Dogie urges believers to claim God’s promises, noting both unconditional and conditional promises. He argues God has power and willingness to fulfill them, citing Isaiah and Jesus’ words about asking and receiving. Readers are challenged to believe, act, and wait on the Lord for strength. Bible readings include Gen to Heb passages.
The Religious Herald recounts how apostles and early followers met their ends. Matthew allegedly died by sword in Ethiopia, Mark in Alexandria, Luke on an olive tree in Greece, John in Rome then Ephesus, James the Great in Jerusalem, James the Less on a temple pinnacle, Philip against a pillar in Hieropolis, Bartholomew flayed, Andrew crucified, Thomas pierced by a lance in the East Indies, Jude shot with arrows, Simon crucified in Persia, Matthias stoned then beheaded, Barnabas stoned in Sasania, and Paul beheaded in Rome.
A devotional note from the Episcopal Recorder urges believers to grasp Christ by faith even at the edge of his garments. It links this faith to healing, remission from sorrow, and joyful participation in the resurrection as they await Christ’s return with all the saints.
A Religious Telescope quotes truth improving men by its wholesome effect and says falsehood causes the opposite, stressing the moral value of honesty and integrity. The remark frames truth as a force for betterment and joy, while deception brings harm.
A compact aphorism from Loth argues that virtue requires action and stagnation implies regression, urging movement and effort as moral discipline.
A sunbeam on a mission descends to earth without question and rides the light to a snowdrift. It finds a white flake and quickly alights. Its warmth melts the snowflake as the beam gently kisses its white wings.
A sermon excerpt by Rev. W. J. Yates and A. J. Zeph reflects on living in the world with faith. It urges entering society while avoiding worldly snares and emphasizes seeking divine approval over human praise. The piece centers on trust in the unseen and steadfast service to the Master.
The third International League convention is planned for next year in Toronto. It will be the largest Methodist gathering ever, inviting all branches including Methodist Episcopal, Church South, and Canadian Methodist. Toronto’s Christian character and League growth, from nothing to 1.5 million members in seven years, support a strong turnout and fundraising by chapters to send delegates.
An American observer notes royal seating at Queen Victoria’s royal wedding procession and a British explanation of regal etiquette. The passage contrasts worldly honor with the promise to believers that overcomers may sit with Christ on His throne in a shared royal status.
The piece argues that escape from temptations comes not from arguments but from steadfast divine guidance. It urges relying on God’s word as the adamant barrier, practicing godly determination, and valuing character over wealth or appearance to achieve lasting contentment and soul liberty.
God gives capacity and man builds character. No man can dream himself into goodness or change circumstances alone. He can use circumstances to forge his character.
The state committee gains aid from a Union League committee led by C Stuart Patterson to educate voters with sound money literature. The Manufacturers' Club discussed taking a stand on the Chicago platform, with President Converse open to a meeting if members demand it.
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