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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1887
Page
2
8 H Briggs of Glade announces candidacy for Regis ter and Recorder at the next election subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
County Auditor race announcements name A. F E Pelton of Freehold and F. L. Thayer of Sugar Grove as candidates for the next election subject to Republican nomination.
G. A. Walkley of Pine Grove is announced as a candidate for Jury Commissioner in the upcoming election, subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention.
Tioga judge Williams traveled to Warren amid talk of a Supreme Court nomination due to Judge Mercur’s illness. If Philadelphia gains the judgeship, the State Treasurer post may shift to the West with Henry Brace rising. Observers note Williams’s long Common Pleas tenure, strong legal ability, and fit for the state’s top court.
An IRS expert tells the Boston Journal that merging revenue districts will not save the government a dollar and will discommode many people, a conclusion the interviewer says matches expectations.
Tur Philadelphia Times urges an extra legislative session to correct the revenue blunder at a cost of no less than 175000 dollars. The Press argues lawmakers should not be paid for such work, a stance the Times notes may not fit their business model.
One Republican postmaster and two Republican postmistresses stay in Missouri offices as critics fault the President for slow actions against corrupt officials. The remark hints at political tension over reform and party loyalty.
The senator asserts that the President’s missteps stem from Mugwump influence while noting some men blame women for political faults. The remark frames gender as a factor in political accountability.
The illustrated tale Waverland grows in reader interest and is slated to finish in two more installments. Back issues from the series start can be provided upon request.
A rallying drive grows against Sunday base ball playing in major cities. Advocate argues there never should be Sunday games and calls for unified action to stop them.
Former Senator Wallace of Pennsylvania is complimented by the President with an appointment as a visitor to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The Randall faction responds with heightened unease.
The Philadelphia Record urges individual restraint with the claim that every man should be his own prohibitionist, framing it as a personal duty rather than broad policy.
Samurel Pasco a Democrat wins Senate seat from Florida replacing Jones in a surprising election result. Beaver vetoes bill funding the Capitol repairs leaving projects in limbo.
The article reports a defective general revenue bill not signed by Senate presiding officer before submission to Gov Beaver. Officials conclude the error forces revenue reductions and possible veto use, delaying debt reduction and altering Capitol repairs.
The governor vetoed four bills including a $40,000 relief grant to the State Agricultural Society a $5,000 grant for the Williams Grove Grangers picnic and a $10,000 appropriation for the American Exhibition in London He approved measures to arm state posts and camps with state owned equipment restrict child labor ages to 12 or older support forest culture limit real estate lien periods cover county assessment expenses and settle military claims with a $15 000 appropriation
Representative Brace of this county helped lift the State appropriation for common schools from 1 million to 1.5 million and backed a six month school term. The bill passed the Legislature and awaits the Governor’s approval, prompting locals to support Brace for State Treasurer.
A historical note questions the removal of J Tilden Jr from office amid political shifts in New York districts and ponders the lasting impact of the famed Tilden influence on the administration.
Gaudaur of St Louis defeats Han Lan who had been boss of the car, finishing three miles behind Gaudaur to become the champion of America.
The President announced a pending selection for the Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Woods. He has not yet chosen among several applicants and will announce the decision later.
The Erie County Prohibition Convention will be held in Erie on Tuesday June 14 at 10 a.m. The meeting aims to organize support and coordinate local actions for prohibition efforts. Local officials and residents are invited to attend.
Jupae Mercur died Monday morning at 9 50. The notice promotes Old Government Java Coffee imported from Dutch Government sales in Holland sold in one pound cartons. It claims reliability and quality and invites consumers to buy.
The report lauds the Oneida Market as among the finest in the area noting its wide selection and quality service. Local shoppers are described as benefiting from its consistent offerings and reliable pricing.
William A Wheeler former Vice President of the United States died at his Malone New York home last Saturday at age 68 after years of poor health. Born in Malone on June 30 1819 he was a lawyer and long time public servant including Assemblyman State Senator Senate President Constitutional Convention President and multiple Congress terms. Known as an honest capable and modest statesman his retirement followed his 1876 vice presidency.
The speech asserts that President Cleveland gained office by crimes against the electoral system and reaffirms Republican ideals. Sherman contrasts Union and Confederate lines, credits the party with ending slavery, and argues the two major issues remain unsettled, urging support for Republican policy and unity.
Buck Taylor a leading figure in Buffalo Bill's show in London suffered a fractured thigh after a vicious horse accident last week. He is progressing favorably but will be unable to ride for three to four months. Many Americans visited the hospital to inquire about him including Minister Phelps and Mr White from the legation.
The New York World reports James G. Blaine plans a year abroad with Mrs Blaine and two daughters. They will sail on the Ems then tour Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, and the Mediterranean while denying health motives or links to Gladstone. Blaine declines political talk.
A poem extols insurance as a divine, universal aid that protects homes and livelihoods. It links life insurance to preventing widows and orphans from ruin, ensuring daily needs, schooling, and stability after a breadwinner’s death. The verse argues insurance preserves families through tragedy and supports dependents.
The letter from Wm. A. Turner of Russell Pa describes a winter in Riverside and Ontario California. He praises the climate, extensive irrigation, and three miles of Magnolia and palm lined avenues. Turner notes dramatic landscape views, growing vineyards and orchards, and Ontario’s rapid development led by Geo with a $30,000 investment.
The notice promotes the Mart and the new Family Atlas of the World at a low advance price of $2. It claims the Atlas alone is worth $2 and asserts availability only through their rates in Warren County. Now is presented as the best time to subscribe.
The note announces Wide Awake entering its 25th volume and features a promising June issue. It describes the monthly library as complete and abundant. Subscriptions run 240 dollars a year, with 20 cents for a sample copy and 5 cents for a sample copy.
Call and see the best in the world at J. K. Weavers Music Store. Full stock of Taber Organs and White Sewing Machines, wide assortment of new music, albums, instruction books, needles and parts for sewing machines. Machines repaired at moderate prices.
Proprietors A. W. Morcx offer a satisfaction guarantee on every Arnica Oil Liniment bottle sold. If not satisfied, customers may receive a full refund.
Ordinary coffee brands have roughly doubled in price over the past year amid a short crop in Brazil and severe damage to the maturing crop in the East Indies, signaling further continued price pressure ahead.
C H Meacham and Co represent historic insurers in the United States and England. The text notes their long-standing industry presence and ties to major carriers, reflecting a pedigree in transatlantic risk management.
Local retailer P NorTHROP promotes new spring styles and urges customers to call for best goods at low prices, claiming unbeatable value.
A promotional note asserts that Downs' Elixir, branded as a cure with the phrase a stitch in time saves consumption, will save lives. The advertiser A. W. Morcx promotes the remedy with the unusual maxim and a claim of effectiveness.
A short devotional verse attributed to Helen Hunt Jackson reflects surrender to divine will. The speaker repeats Not as I will while darkness feels safer than light, trusting the One who loved first and best has gone before and continues to guide and bless all unrest.
Notes cover public debt trimming, a May Decoration Day stance, a dinner invitation for Buffalo Bill, Haddock murder trials, Mexican Pension act claims, Key West yellow fever, cargo car sizes, Prohibitory law tweaks by Maine, Hamlin's age, Hanlan vs Gaudaur boat race, coffee price rise, Cameron presidential talk, Hale's suit over race seating, pineapple eating tips, Chicago lockout impact, Grant monument drive, Richmond Decoration and Memorial Day observances, Ohio oil field talk, and fence liability cases in Delaware and New Jersey.
Mental fatigue from daily work harms nervous and physical health. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised for renewing brain and nerve energy, boosting vitality, and countering fever rheumatism dyspepsia constipation and kidney and uterine weakness. Physicians endorse it as a medicated stimulant and remedy.
Spring Creek reports no license application allowing two unions to host a fine dinner for G A R members honoring patriot kinsfolk. County notes mention a licensing complaint and a welcome visit by County President Maria C Wetmore. Warren Union plans Baptist Church prayer meetings June 7 8 and 9 from 9 to 10 AM. ladies invited.
Scribner's Magazine opens with a semi historical essay on Napoleon by John C. Ropes and features portraits. Lippincott's June issue presents The Whistling Buoy a sea tale by Charles Barnard with adventure. Other pieces include a physician's view of exercise, Cornell social life essays, and poetry by Pratt Dodge Peterson. The American Magazine highlights a frontier article The Last Remnant and Olivia Delaplaine continuing tale.
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