Warren County Treasurer and Surveyor Candidate Notices
May 1977 notices announce candidates for county offices. J H Spencer, Sugar Grove, seeks Republican nomination for County Treasurer. F M Knapp Farmington and T E Barnes Sheffield named as Treasurer hopefuls. Dr F A Wheelock Freehold named for County Surveyor, all subject to Republican Convention nomination and November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Spencer
Sugar Grove
F. M. Knapp
Farmington
T. E. Barnes
Sheffield
Warren County
F. A. Wheelock
Freehold
Warren County Republican Committee fixes delegates by district
At a June 4 1577 meeting in Warren borough the Warren county Republican Committee set delegate numbers per district based on two delegates per district plus one for every fifty Republican votes or fraction from the 1876 presidential election. Delegates assigned to each district and a county convention date of June 25 1877 at Warren were announced, with vigilance committees asked to summon voters for a delegate election on June 23 1877.
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Republican County Committee
Warren County
Wilbur & Miles
Warren Borough
W. W. Wilbur
W. W. Hague
Willis Benedict
Washington Cotton
Benj. Ellis
Horace Hill
C. L. Chaffee
Youngsville
Columbus
Tidioute
Brokenstraw
Conewango
Corydon
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Atas
Kildred
Freehold
Farmington
Glade
Kinzua
Limestone
Mead
Pine Grove
Pleasant
Pittsfield
Sugar Grove
Spring Creek
Sheffield
Soven Webe
Crecerseverrecserens Senses
Poca Pone Socdosovecsnaravapesee Sn
Sdacascis
Warren
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Allegheny River
Conewango Creek
A. D
Wepa
Harrisburg
Republican State Committee
Henry M. Hoyt
A. Wilson Norns
Democratic meeting in New York scorns reform and tars Tilden
A New York gathering mocks reform, praising Hayes while denouncing Tilden and Hendricks. The piece attacks the Democratic leaders as scheming and unfit, claiming public trust rests with Hayes and Wheeler. Obituary note: Henry 8. Marr dies in Pike County. misgivings about Canal Commissioner races and local politics appear throughout.
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New York
Hendricks
Europe
Tammany Ring
Boss Tweed
Connelly
Sweeney
Field
Gotham
Tilden
High Joint Commission
Hayes
Wheeler
Wilden
Tilden & Co
Jade
Henry
Marr
Pike County
Geo. Darsie
Pollock
Mott
Baird
Darsie
Brigham Young Dares World on Mormon Deception Claim
The speaker cites Brigham Young’s remark that Mormons can outdo any group in deceit and crime. The piece notes skepticism of Young’s assessment and suggests he may be right this time.
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Brigham Young
Brigham
Congressman's Role in Steamer Michigan Commission
The Erie press questions Congressman Watson over efforts to have the U S Steamer Michigan commissioned this season. Reports cite State Treasurer Rawle and Navy Secretary assurances, while observers note political influence and warn against meddling in others' affairs.
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Watson
Washington
Erie
Michigan
The
Gazette
Rawle
Observer
Erie Harbor
Russia
Turkey
U. S
Henry Rawle
Secretary of the Navy
Col. Watson
State Sportsmen Meet At Syracuse June 18
Press Association circular invites attendance at the State Association of Sportsmen meeting in Syracuse starting June 18 for a week. Beach Show of Dogs and fish exhibition to be held in the State armory with dogs valued at $1000 and more and imported entries. Cash prizes exceed $1000. total event value over $6000. Rifle, fly casting events with 75 dollar prize, and full program described with contact details for D H Bruce C R Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association of
Syracuse
State Association of Sportsmen
New York
State Armory
D. H. Bruce
The
Journal
G. Lapham
the Courier
Moses Summers
Standard
C. R. Wright
N. Y
Presbyterians split over Sunday paper issue at Sewickly church
The Sewickly Presbyterian church refused to discipline a member who helped publish a Sunday newspaper and appealed up the church hierarchy. The Assembly ruled that voluntary involvement in Sunday newspaper publication violates church law and church membership. Disciplinary action may follow for contumacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickly Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
Pittsburg
Allegheny Presbytery
Sewickly
Synod of
Irre
Law of God
Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
New York Attorney General Rules Out Tweed Release
On the thirteenth, Attorney General Fairchild sent Tweed’s lawyer a note denying that Tweed could provide testimony to justify release. Disappointed, Tweed and allies accuse the AG of bad faith and plan steps to confess judgment in cases from city, county, or state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
New York
Tweed
Wm. M. Tweed
Trains Collide Near Point of Rocks Killing Five
An accident on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Point of Rocks last week killed five people and wounded about twenty. A large Frederick party rode an excursion train. Suits for damages will be filed immediately against the company for about 260000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Rocks
Baltimore & Ohio
Frederick
Tilden Urged to Hedge Resources for Democratic Fight
The Philadelphia Times opines that if Tilden "husbands his resources" he can stay strong for a dynamic Democratic race in IS&A, signaling a test of rivals. The paper adds a sharp aside suggesting a harsher insult: he should "husband" some man's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bens. Warman, Esq
The
Erie Observer
Whitman
Tilden
Hendricks
Philadelphia Times
St. Louis
Erie Cazelle Opposes State Fair in Fall
The Erie Cazelle voices opposition to hosting the State Agricultural Fair in the city next fall. The remark underscores a skeptical view of farming and local agricultural events.
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Erie Cazelle
Senator Conklin Heads to Europe for Rest and Recreation
Senator Conklin travels to Europe for a period of rest and recreation. No specific dates or destinations are disclosed. The trip appears to be personal in nature rather than official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Conklin
Europe
Erie harbor charges flagged as corruption probe
The Erie harbor affair faces scrutiny with accusations of extravagance and dishonesty in government appropriations. U.S. detectives Benson and Perkins are investigating payroll irregularities and inflated costs for lumber stone and dredging. The public awaits findings while praising Secretary Sherman's fiscal leadership and credit restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie Harbor
the Gazette
U.S
Benson
Perkins
Honors to General Grant in London Freedom Stamp
Ex President Ulysses S Grant received the freedom of the city of London at Guild Hall. About 8 000 guests including government members and merchants attended. Grant appeared with the Lord Mayor, subscribed his name, and thanked the crowd after a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
Lightning Lines rail rivalries speed up long trips
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad unveiled a fast Chicago to New York train leaving 4 45 p m and arriving 7 p m next day, 26 hours 15 minutes, beating the fast mail by 4 15. The Pennsylvania Central counters with a flyer on its shorter route about 717 miles in just over 20 hours, with similar arrival time. Trains rely on fewer stops, aiming for speed and safety while expanding rapid transit possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania Central
Derby notes and Ascot crowd cheer great races
English sports report describes W. H. Vanderbilt praising the Derby crowds of about 300000. At Ascot Lennon dated June 12 covers a storm cooling conditions, Royalty in attendance, Glen Arthur winning the Prince of Wales stakes with Thane colt second, Sleipner third, and Chypre taking the Ascot stakes as a 4 to 1 favorite by a half length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Vanderbilt
England
Atlantic
Lennon
Prince and Princess of Wales
General Grant
Petroleum exports surge worldwide in first half American oil gains
The Titusville Courier notes U S petroleum exports to China, the East Indies, Australia, Brazil, Cuba, the Dutch East Indies, Haiti, Venezuela, Peru, Chili and Trieste rise sharply by mid June. Exports in mixed cargoes appear twice as large this year, underscoring growing global demand.
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New York
China
East Indies
Australia
Brazil
Cuba
Dutch East Indies
Haiti
Venezuela
Peru
Chili
Trieste
Titusville
Flag Anniversary Observances Across Cities
On June 20 the hundredth anniversary of adopting the flag was marked in New York by banners over national and city buildings. Washington businesses joined government commemorations, and Boston lit salutes as stars and stripes flew over common areas.
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United States
New York City
Washington
Boston
Fire destroys Jacobus & Minick and Bakewell printing works
A Friday morning blaze gutted the PurrspurG facility causing $125000 in damage. The fire consumed the Jacobus and Minick manufactory and the Bakewell and Mathews printing office with extensive services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purrspurg
Jacobus & Minick
Bakewell & Mathews
Various Small News Bits From Across The Nation
A mixed column notes Tom Thumb in California, tadpole notes on toads and potatoes, Mark Twain spending summers in Elmira, and 687 prisoners in the Western Penitentiary. It mentions York county strawberries, Sunday closings for Pittsburg cigar stores, Vesuvius activity, and a quip about newsboy trousers. Also covers squirrels, Hayes politics, marriages, sculpture, Paris green for pests, and industrial reach into Canada and Russia. A flagman rule in Wilmington, a Titusville gathering, Saratoga bustle, watch winding woes, Daniel Drew’s NY residence, crude versus refined oil men, a Pittsburg rowing race, John D Lee papers, church bonnet rules, lettuce transplanting, Longstreet’s Hayes stance, Turkish ranks, the Detroit steamer fire, Moody on orthodoxy, Voorhees at a Hendricks banquet, and railway wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
California
Mark Twain
Elmira
Western Penitentiary
York County
Pittsburg
Vesuvius
President Hayes
Norristown Herald
Thackery
C. D. Brooks
Canada
Russia
Wilmington
Del
Lake Erie Universalist Association
Titusville
Saratoga
Puck
Helmbold
Daniel Drew
New York
Derrick
Morris
John D Lee
Brigham Young
Mountain Meadows
Washington
Washington Dept Reform Cuts Jobs to Save Money
The old method aimed to employ many workers, the new aims to use as few as possible. The shift decreases Washington’s population but saves the government a substantial sum, as noted in a Louisville Commercial reflection.
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Washington
Danube
Louisville
Monument to Navy Dead Erected at Capitol's Foot
A grand statue honoring naval fallen from the Civil War rises at the eastern end of Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol grounds. Italian marble, forty feet high, depicts History with America weeping, Victory with wreath, and Peace with olive branches and pruning hooks.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Washington
America
History
Victory
Neptune
Mars
Capitol
Peace
Baltimore
Jackson
Scott
McPherson
Lincoln
City Hall
Ast Capitol Street
Lincoln Square
Rawlins
State Department
Farragut
Vinnie Ream
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Warren Mail
Republican CO. Convention
W. Y
Sherman
Republic
Philadelphia
John Sherman
the Treasury
Chase
Treasury Department
Morron
Oregon
Cronin
Minnesota
Longstreet
South
Fevik
Muschir
Serdar Ekrim
R. N. Rice
Detroit and
Cleveland
Detroit
Mr. Moody
Brodhead
Genral Frank Blair
D. W. Voorhees
Indianapolis
Brotherhood
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Hartford, Providence and Fishkill
Smethwort
Hatch
A. B. Armstrong
Baron von Backhofen
German Agricultural Gazette
Miles
Lame Deer
Iron Star
Union Agricultural Society of
D. B. Jagger
Sec’y
G. C. McDermott, M. D
P. Gruber, JR
Gruber, JR
Warren, Pa
S. Burgess
Vy "Holesale
Greenland
Valley
High Street
Front Street
Episcopal Church
Cele
Pennsylvania
Parmlee & Henry
Chicago Tribune
Oglesby
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
A. 3. Hazeltd
B. Nesmith
O. H. Hunter
P. Falconer
A. J. Hazeltine
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
James Clark
Albert Kirberger
Artenchool House
Hickory Street
Wilkhhn. PA
W. CG
Rowland Warren
Warren and
J. C. Caspar
Water St
G. P. Rowell & Co
Hiereas
Ellen
James Dalles Tidiouse
Winchester
Morris’ Gun Shop
Veal
G. W. Morris
Corner Hickory & Third Sts
Gcrand
Popular Cash Clothing House
Hertzel & Nesmith’s
Suspension Bridge
Cash Clothing House
West
Michael Ball
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
J. If. Wells
L. G. Noyes
G. Reiff
Fisher Block
Carver House
FTER
R. B. Stewart
Hall
Dee
Isiu
DR. J. Sager
WM. A. Greaves
Ortrait
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Heighhouse & Brother
Suspension Bridge Toll House
P. O
Imam
Highhouse & Bro
ATE OF
Terry Et c., &c
Water Street
Tronhart
Zitat
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