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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1895
Page
2
The gold find in Oklahoma causes a craze as veins tested over forty miles reveal richer yields higher up. Men abandon land claims and homes, rushing to the claimed site, while thousands may end up poor yet rich in experience.
Erie county Republicans named C. J. Brown for County Treasurer J. A. Steinmetz for Coroner and G. Sid. Beavis for Poor Director at a Saturday meeting. Delegates praised Gov. Hastings endorsed S. A. Davenport for Circuit Court Judge and B. J. Haywood for State Treasurer and formed a committee for condolences on I. B. Gara’s death.
Government returns from across the country indicate a much smaller frost loss than feared. The peach crop will be immense in New Jersey Delaware Connecticut Maryland and the Southern States. Apple conditions exceed 184 despite limited apples and cherries locally with adequate supplies for shipment.
Report of a bicyclists parade in New York last Saturday noting women wearing bloomers but opting for skirts over them. The popular look remained a short skirt with leggings or thick stockings, while many chose modest coverings over bloomers.
The article notes Standard Oil Company’s rapid expansion as it allegedly gobbled up three independent rivals within two weeks, reflecting its growing strength and enterprising tactics in the oil industry.
Western and southern bankers oppose free silver. Texas and Mississippi associations reject unlimited coinage without international agreement, predicting silver monometalism. Illinois bankers favor bi metal use under proper conditions. Georgia bankers warn free coinage would ruin property and workers, deem parity measures futile.
The Tidioute News questions the North Warren asylum visit by last week’s Grand Jury, led by J. K. Weaver, amid claims of a junket and a dinner snub. It accuses the jury of improper visits and a harsh critique of Dr. Curwen at the State Hospital, urging restraint and apology.
The Buffalo Courier reports 1894 tobacco tax receipts reaching 28.6 million dollars, with U S consumption about 334 million pounds. If all residents used tobacco equally, each person would ingest nearly five pounds annually, though many consume far more than others.
Mary Philbrook becomes the state's first and only woman lawyer after an eighteen month struggle with the Supreme Court and Legislature to obtain permission. She passes all bar exams and receives honors despite the lengthy fight.
A New York paper declares the horse must yield to metal and steam or electricity. Locomotives, streetcars, and bicycles replace horse transport, signaling changing times. The author notes horses lose work as science introduces new means to move goods and people.
Judge J F W White rebuked the June term Grand Jury for ignoring bills and delaying proceedings. He warned that the body is costly and unnecessary if it cannot produce true bills, noting 38 true bills and six ignored among 44 presented as court adjourned.
A mixed collage notes whisky trust illegality, a Nebraska ex treasurer fined, Senator Quad urged to address remonstrances, Cameron pushes silver in Pennsylvania, Alabama murder conviction, newspaper editing parallels ball games, English maids resist rescue, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birthday, State Board of Agriculture to fade away, a giant cake exhibit in Buffalo, and Olney’s promotion fueling trust sympathy.
A collection of aphorisms noted for wit and social observation. The quotes touch on gossip, marriage, imagination, medical skill, and church dynamics reflecting humor and moral commentary of the era.
Frank Austin of Meadville oversees local affairs during the June Quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church with Presiding Elder Humason. Gust Johnson and Charley Hultquist attend Ridgway's Swedish Benefit Society grand convention. ice cream sales begin Saturdays at Austin's block. Local fires, building upgrades, hydrant painting, and social events fill the week as residents travel, marry, and prepare for July 4th celebrations.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers two Northbound tours with visits to Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Quebec Montreal Ausable Chasm Lakes Champlain and George Saratoga and Hudson Highlands Departures on July 16 and August 20 priced at 100 round trip from major eastern cities. An itinerary can be obtained from the PRR tourist department in New York or Philadelphia.
Promises a nicotine habit cure with No-to-bac to brace nerves and restore vigor. Positive treatment or money back. Sold by druggists or mailed. Address The Sterling Remedy Co Chicago office 45 Randolph St New York 10 Spruce St. For sale by Siegfried & Co Warren.
Warren based D A V P R R announces summer excursion fares from June 1 to Sept 30 1895 for Jamestown Celeron Lily Dale and lake points. Season tickets allow return by Oct 15 at varying prices. One day and day specific tickets available on Wednesdays Sundays Saturdays with set prices. GEO H DANIELS General Passenger Agent.
Mrs James Wade died Monday morning June 10 after a several weeks illness. The funeral was at the U B Church Tuesday afternoon. A large delegation attended the Pomona Grange meeting at Lottsville. The Children’s day services at the U B Church were well attended. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Benjamin Ellis next Wednesday. The Young People plan a party at James Falconer’s Friday. An effort is under way to revive the Equitable Aid here.
The June 17 market report lists money on call easy at 1 percent, prime mercantile paper at 2 3 32 percent, sterling at 4.8044 4.5944 for demand and 4.5854 4.88 4 for 60 days, posted at 4.89 4.90, commercial bills 4.8744 4.1734, Pacific Railroads at $1.20 per share in 1895 terms, silver certificates 63 446 cents, silver 66 547 cents, Mexican 53 4 cents, new government bonds at 1.2234 and old at 1.18.
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