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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1895
Page
2
For County Auditor W J Alexander of Warren and for Trustee Warren Academy Myron Dunham of South West are named as candidates or appointees in the local election material.
The issue promotes Warren's upcoming centennial celebration with headlines urging statewide participation and noting a published program. It also reports Mint Bureau results for 1904 gold and 1894 silver production, highlighting $181,510,100 gold in 1904 and projections of $200,000,000, with Africa and Australia leading gains and silver bullion value at $105,318,135.
A Bradford Telegraph writer notes very gratifying exports to the United States and a tariff that quintupled Bradford trade, while wage workers in the U S face adverse effects. The piece also covers Pennsylvania party convention plans, Hancock’s grave remains, and local memorial arrangements.
Governor Hastings has signed the measure abolishing days of grace on all notes drafts checks and other evidences of indebtedness It does not affect existing obligations but applies to all future instruments and the public will adjust to the change. Republicans in Pennsylvania hope to attend the Republican National Convention if held in Pittsburgh and approve the move to the city. Lord Rosebery resigns in England and Lord Salisbury is to form a ministry with Parliament elections expected in July.
A soaking storm Thursday and Friday revived hopes for crops though the hay crop was late. Boston faces a liquor sale restriction affecting women. Several thousand firemen are expected to take part in the State convention tournament in Reading in October.
The Cleveland convention is praised for unity on the silver issue, with delegates seen as opening the 1896 campaign. The Gazette says the National Convention is the party’s authority, while opponents are demoralized by recent losses and economic troubles, forecasting Republican prosperity next year.
Gov Hastings signed a batch of new laws including shielding physicians from civil testimony by patients communications, protecting berries from trespass, adjusting lien rules against decedents, expanding county supply duties, abolishing grace on notes and holidays, revising Erie road provisions, updating marriage licenses, boosting public health protection, clarifying typewriting status, and provisioning 17500 dollars for the State Dairy and Food Commissioner for two years through May 31, 1895.
The Cleveland Herald reports that Republican League delegates from Kansas to New York unite for a tariff restoration. They condemn Democratic tariff reform since 1887 and say agricultural westerns now back protection despite past beliefs.
From all parts of the United States the best advice indicates a rising tide of trade and industry. The volume of business lags 1892 overall but exceeds it in key sectors. Two powerful forces drive the upturn: favorable crop news and replenishment of stocks exhausted for two years.
The Kiel canal joining the Baltic and North Seas opened last Thursday. It spans 61 miles with a depth of 20 feet at ebb tide and a width of 229 feet, widening to 428 feet in places for large ships. Embankments are stone lined six feet below surface and the project cost 39 million dollars.
Senator Quay aims to lead the State Committee facing Governor Hastings and allies backing Chairman Gilkeson who is Hastings’ protégé. The piece suggests upheaval may benefit the party and hints at a potential reshuffling.
A short sermon urges moderation and refusal of alcohol without endorsing Prohibition zeal. It argues no drinker can get drunk unless they drink, framing abstinence as practical and level headed. The piece emphasizes personal choice over sweeping bans.
Queen Victoria marks the fifty eighth year of her reign on June 20, longest in English history and longer than any European ruler of the current century.
The next Republican State Convention will be held in Harrisburg on August 28. The State Committee endorses Harrisburg as the convention city, noting it as the convention city of the state.
A Boston wheelman received a three week sentence in the house of correction for striking a child. He pled to the accident and vowed to be more careful in the future.
The Chicago Journal argues kicking Gov Altgeld is pointless as he has faced repeated criticism and remains firm. It notes the country’s corn industry and expresses optimism for a strong corn crop this year.
The Republican Club of Cleveland presents a contrasting address to the people, praising Republican records and leaders, contrasting them with the Democrats. It affirms loyalty to party principles, supports industrial growth, and defends a conservative platform while urging unity and a fair ballot for African Americans. The Patton resolution counters prior party platform claims and questions delegations’ authority.
In Demo crest's July issue a vivid feature on life aboard the school ship St Marys shows boys trained as alert sailors with balanced work and play. A second piece on Colonial Philadelphia adds quaint facts and old landmark illustrations.
The Nickel Plate Road offers special low rates for National Educational Association events in Denver Colorado from July 5 to 12. The line promotes superb passenger service and excellent dining cars with agent information available.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. The Great South American Kidney Cure reportedly calms pain in the urinary passages for all genders and relieves water retention almost immediately. Sold by Noyes Drug Store in Warren.
A vintage ad claims De Witt’s Colic and Cholera Cure eases traveler's ailments caused by water and diet changes. It asserts the medicine always cures severe complaints, endorsed by F. H. Ixson.
A description lauds Celoron as the finest summer resort in the United States with special D. A. V. P. R. R. rates for July 4 including a special return train. Advertising also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cooling burn remedy and healer for skin eruptions and piles praised by F. H. Dixson.
Miss Parsons of Erie visits here while Miss Fannie Cooney of Warren posts spends Sunday with her parents. Train dispatcher T J Brew of Erie visits friends. Omas Green’s family occupy their cottage at the ae Stanley Geary from Cincinnati visits relatives. Theresa Nelson returns from New Wilmington. Elof Nelson plans Sweden visit. Charles Gillespie vacationing away. Mrs Almon Babcock visits with the Somers. Ellery McKinney hurt oil field worker from Elk County. Children’s Day observed by M E Church with a well arranged altar and capable children led by Superintendent Somers.
June 24 notes report an ice cream social next Thursday at J C Daviss for Rev Gage, preaching at U B Church next Sunday, visits by Anna Parker and Rosa Jones, Edith Van Wagner home, Henry Brooks busy with a new house, Fred Ericksons trip to Chandlers Valley, and a Swede Lutheran picnic on July Fourth at Frank Hagles grove with lemonade and ice cream for all.
June 25 item notes Youngsville Lodge No. 500 I O O F preparing to observe Memorial Day on Wednesday July 16 with all members and related orders urged to participate. The piece also lists visits and travel notes of local residents including Miss Klahr Mead Miss Maud Muller Miss Elizabeth King and others with brief family and local business mentions. Andrew A Lawson reports cattle killed by lightning on his farm north of town.
June 24 memorial service praised the Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah for elevating lives. Rev Gage spoke of their influence and church attendance was strong. Edith Tuttle Schnell and three children returned to Youngsville after a week with Mrs A Tuttle. Glen J Wright visited Jamestown. Harry Wright Price recently returned from travels. Clyde L Wright and family went to Chautauqua for the season. Epworth League held gatherings with a small social. Albert Martin of Pittsburg visited on his wheel with his son Carl. C A McKinney and family visited Mrs A Tuttle. Guy McKinney and two children stayed.
June 25 Irene Samuelson died between eight and nine oclock Friday evening. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM at the U B church and drew one of the largest crowds for such an occasion in the area. Seminary students from Sugargrove have returned home as the term ended last week. A July 2 literary entertainment and supper at Darling s hall is planned to benefit Rev O J Gage. The Sugar Grove Youngsville telephone line is now complete. Rev T Bennehoff his wife and daughter of Pleasantville visited Rev Gage last Tuesday. Rev Gage attends the District Sunday School convention at Conewango NY this week.
Gas motor carriages are already in use in European cities and may be introduced soon here. A Long Island firm makes the engines and the operating cost is expected to be as low as three cents per hour, per reports from the Brooklyn Citizen.
ScRIBNER'S MAGAZINE July issue features Duncan Edwards on Life at the Athletic Clubs and Robert Grant in The Art of Living answering What is the good American to do with himself or herself in the summer. The articles reflect early summer interests and athletic and lifestyle themes.
At Peekskill New York J A Scriven a city manufacturer bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy and sent for two more bottles after it helped his cough. The druggist Morris and Mullen sells 25 and 50 cent bottles.
An advertisement asserts that De Witt's Coke and Cholera Cure swiftly cures diarrhoea and restores the system to natural condition. It claims to be the best available and offers it for sale by F H Dixson.
Beginning Sunday May 19, Nickel Plate Road through trains will have a colored porter stationed to attend cars and ensure clean conditions for passengers and crews on the trip.
An extensive catalog of local businesses across Warren, listing names and addresses by category including banks, bakeries, barbers, bicycle shops, clothing, drugs, dry goods, furniture, groceries, hardware, hotels, harness, insurance, newspapers, medicines, photography, plumbing, restaurants, law and planing mills, shoemakers, undertakers, veneering, wagon makers and wall paper. The compilation names firms on Water, Hickory, Liberty, 2d street, East Side, Island, Royal street and other blocks, with bank and hotel entries notable.
Week ending June 22 1895 records transfers: T Struthers estate to P J Trushell Warren 1850. P J Trushel and wife to Martin Peterson Warren 825. Henrietta Eddy to Maria W Sill Warren 1. I F Andrews to W J Hartrup Triumph 40. H L Phillips et al to Phebe A Dalrymple Conewango 100. Eric Johnson to Annie C Johnson Elk 350. Wm J Giltinan and wife to John Francis Vail Elk 1200. T Struthers to Fred Alzingre Warren 300. Geo H Paine and wife to E C Shawkey Glade 1200. Nat Loan and Invest Co to same Glade 2800. Franklin Amy and wife to Nettie Amy Spring Creek 250. Nettie A Nives et al to James W Demmon Pine Grove 136.
Warren plans to offer Jamestown Celeron Lily Dale and other regional round trips with season tickets good to Oct 15 for 1.25 to 1.70 depending on destination. One day and day-specific tickets 85 cents. Also special Fourth of July excursions from Nickel Plate Road within 200 miles at one fare round trip good July 5.
The advertisement promotes No-to-bac as a harmless cure to quit tobacco, claiming it strengthens nerves, removes nicotine poisons, and increases vigor with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists or by mail from The Neue Remedy Co. Chicago and New York offices, with Siegfried & Co. in Warren also listing the product.
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