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Butler County
Supreme Court
H. K. Siggins Seeks County Commissioner Nomination
H. K. Siggins of Connellsville township announces candidacy for County Commissioner subject to nomination by the Republican County Convention. The message calls for many voters to support the candidate.
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H. K. Siggins
Conenango Township
State Republican Committee Meets in Harrisburg in March
The Republican State Committee will convene at the Lochiel House in Harrisburg on Wednesday March 27 at noon to select the time and place for the next State Republican Convention. W. P. Wilcox, Chairman, Joan A. Smt, Secretary. Bellefonte, March 12, 1878.
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Republican State Committee
State Republican Committee
Lochiel House
Harrisburg
W. P. Wilcox
Joan A. Smt
Bellefonte
Granite State Election Yields Narrow Republican Victory
The Granite State held a state election last Tuesday with a decisive Republican win. Governor Prescott is re-elected by 1000 to 2000. The Legislature leans Republican with an estimated 202 seats to 141 for Democrats despite Democratic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite State
Bill Chandler
Prescott
Hewitt Attacks Hayes Yet Defends His Title to Presidency
Congressman Hewitt criticized President Hayes in a speech last week but rejected any doubt about Hayes’ title. He argued Hayes holds the title beyond challenge except by the President’s own conscience. If Hayes breaks his pledges, the fault lies in performance, not in title, Hewitt said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Hayes
Electoral Commission
Mixed ticket talk stirs Democrats over Greenbackers
Col Barr urges a Democratic Greenbacker fusion to defeat Republicans. Ex-Senator Chalfant opposes any mix and says he could fix it himself. The piece warns candidates that bargaining for office is prohibited by the new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Barr
Pittsburg
Bill changes Sheriff advertising for sales in Warren area
The Warren based Mr. Stone introduces a bill to let the Court of Common Pleas abolish Sheriff sale advertisements in German papers and allow ads in English papers with more German readers. Other items note a cremation misdemeanor bill, Doorkeeper abolition proposal, counterfeits in New York, and social news about Muss Sherman, Bayard Taylor, and Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stone
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Corry Telegraph
The Price of Gold Declines Amid Silver Debate
The price of gold sinks to one cent, the lowest since 1862, as exports surge since September and the silver question looms large. The Silver Bill’s passage boosts Treasury power to push resumption while Europe watches, with gold demand shifting to banks and hoarded specie.
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N. Y. Tribune
New York
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Senate
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Sherman
Treasury
Washington Tolling Legends Echo through Time
A playful quip notes that Washington, famed for honesty, was joked as tolling bells and bridges, claiming he even tolled a bridge if he had attended a Warren circus. The remark plays on wordplay about tolling bells and bridges as signs of reputation and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WashincTon
Derrick
Warren
Oun State Senate Opposes Tariff Changes by Congress
The Oun State Senate passed resolutions last week almost unanimously opposing tariff changes proposed by Congress. The first new 92 cent dollar was coined at the Philadelphia mint last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oun State Senate
Congress
Philadelphia
Re-elected Mayors and party gains in Maine cities
In Bangor A C Hamlin was re-elected mayor by 1053. both city branches are Republican. Belfast saw a Republican sweep of wards but no mayor elected. Augusta chose a Republican mayor by 342. Democrats gained control in five of seven wards. Biddleford elected Moses as mayor. Republicans won six of seven wards.
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Boston
Bangor
A.C. Hamlin
Belfast
Augusta
Biddleford
Moses
Verdict for General Howard in United States suit
In Washington on March 11 the Criminal Court heard United States action against General O O Howard former Commissioner of Freedmen Refugees and Abandoned Lands over 130464 60 dollars. Defense argued army inquiry exculpated him and funds were with officer G W Balroch. Court instructed verdict for defendant.
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Washington
Criminal Court
O. O. Howard
Circuit Court
United States
G. W. Balroch
Heavy Snow Storm in Deapwoop Rages Over Black Hills
The heaviest snow storm since white settlement began in the Black Hills started March 7 and lasted to March 12. In Deapwoop the snow stands over five feet on level ground, cutting off mail and telegraph service. Last mail arrived from Cheyenne on the 8th. Mail coaches passengers freight teams are snowbound, with feared suffering and stock losses near the Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Cheyenne
Secretary Sherman's View on Currency Resumption
Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman explains in a March 8 1878 letter that United States notes to be redeemed amount to less than 350 000 000 with over 50 000 000 in Treasury. he argues the Silver Bill broadens the basis of coin resumption, calls anti capital warfare responsible for pauperism, and says the nation is prosperous but needs confidence and a resumption of payment in coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Kelley
Sherman
the Treasury
Ohio
Wishmeton
Kelley
United States
Treasury
John Sherman
Pictorial History of the World by James D. McCabe
National Publishing Company introduces The Pictorial History of the World a comprehensive history of ancient and modern nations. It features life like portraits, causes of prosperity and decay, and a complete Russia Turkey war history with 1260 pages and 650 engravings valued at over $25 000. Sold by subscription with strong agent demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Publishing Company
Philadelphia
James D. McCabe
Russia
Turkey
Europe
New World
National Publishing
Philade'phia
Far West Railways Relieved from Snow Blockade
News notes major events: rail lines freed from snow in the far West. a new fire in Hot Springs Arkansas destroys four wooden buildings with about 15000 dollars loss. Immigration to Kansas surges, labor market weak in California with white men hired at a dollar a day. Hudson River navigation resumes with regular steamboat service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Kansas
California
New York
Albany
Troy
Hudson River
New York City
Congress
James Gordon Bennett
Bennett
Calcutta
India
England
Australia
Rochester
State Line Railroad
Bradford
Salamanca
Internal Revenue Special Tax Notice for 1878
Under Revised Statutes the United States requires every person in business or employment liable for a special tax to obtain and display a stamp, file Form II return, and pay the tax by May 1, 1878. Severe penalties apply for noncompliance or continuing business after April 30, 1878. Apply to E Cowan, Dep. Collector, Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Internal Revenue
United States
E. Cowan
Internal Revenue
Warren
Senator Cameron to wed Miss Sherman in April wedding
A report claims Senator Cameron and Miss Sherman of Cleveland will marry after Lent in April. The groom-to-be is praised as a suitable match while a skeptical colleague who dislikes the Sherman family doubted the tale until meeting Miss Sherman. Also noted is Kate Claxton involved in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Miss Sherman
Cleveland
Ohio
Shermans
Ben Cameron
Sherman
Mary Lightner v Wetmore Libelians divorce case notice
Mary Lightner by her next friend Augustus P Wetmore Libelians versus William P Lightner Respondent. Subpoena in divorce and alias subpoena returned. You are notified to appear at the Court of Common Pleas of Warren county on or before the first Monday of June next to answer the Libellant. Witness my hand and seal at Warren March 15 1878 Henry Brace Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lightner
Augustus P. Wetmore
Libelians
William P. Lightner
Nifa
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Henry Brace
Ennie Lesh
Charles Taylor
Andrew Lesh
Subosna
Court of Comon Pleas
Jane Preston
Solomon Darling
John Preston
Bubnoena
Wihil
Proclamation in Pivorce and Warren court notices
Proclamation in divorce case ENNIE LESH by next friend Charles Taylor against Andrew Lesh requires answer by first Monday in June 1878. Sheriff notice lists April 3 1878 sheriff sale of Webb homestead and related Elk township lands in Warren County with multiple parcels, boundings, improvements, and prior deeds.
Divorce notice for Nary Jane Preston in 1877 case
Libellant Solomon Darling sues John Preston in No 6 December Term 1877 for divorce with Bubnoena and alias subpoena returned. Sheriff Henry Brace serves the respondent John Preston.
Treasurer's Sale of Unseated Lands in Warren County 1878
Public sale of unseated lands for 1876 and 1877 taxes set for the second Monday of June at Warren Court House. List includes numerous tracts and estates from Deerfield Township and surrounding areas, with entries for Morrison James estate Norton Alonzo Seeley Hiram Tidioute Head Oil Co. and many others. Auction notices outline parcels, owners, and tax arrears leading to outcry to satisfy overdue taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotice
Warren County
Court House
Warren
Deerfield
Morrison, James
Norton
Alonzo
Seeley
Hiram
Tidioute Head Oil Co
Triumph Tract
Brough
Parshall
James
Triumph
McGrew
Mcdonald
Fuelibart
John
Gadsby
Scenescr Lot
Sigvins
WH. K
WH. K., 219 “ ‘Ilson, J
Oo Stella Oil Co
Cone
J. J
Miles & Wheelock
McGee
White
G. P
McGee, Henry
White « Co
Mrs. Mary
Soul & Co
Sager
Eli J
Great American Oil Co
Alien & Thompson
da Vvao
de Grove Run Oil Co
Gordon Run Assoc
Henry
C. P
Ludlow Heirs
Lamb
Labuan
Mrs
N. B
J.T
Metcalf
H. B
de McGuire Run Oil Co
McMullen
Minturn
McGraw
Peter Lot
McGill
McNairer
Miller
A. Nitner
George
Neil
J. Green Oceanic Oil Co
Kortman Owens
S.W. Corner
Gilson
Duncan Estate
East Branch
Pet
Hink
Cook Moses
Benedict & Brown
Tis
Hyde
L. L
Dunham
Fleming Jeff
Uy Thompson & Co
F. A
Jack J
Struigut
Vu Dusenberry & Wheeler
UU Mitchell
F. W
So Sa Fuel Hart
Hall & Lacy
Campbell Wailer
Hilbruner
Buck
Midas Pett Co
Haseltine de Courson
J. List
Brokenstraw
Tay F. Tuttle
Au Anderson
J. FJ &Co
Clark
N. C
Acres
Fisher
Halli & Lacy
Part
A A. C
Frank
Gilford
A. Ww
B. P. Co
Tidione Associates
Mitchell & Bingham
Oleum Co
Hertzel
Hillmore
Fred
MaGee & Crull
Walter Scott Pet
Shuitt
W. G
Mitchell
Great Nat. Petroleum Co
Miller Ty Potter
J. Wr
Dalrymple
C. M
Lombard
L. L. Ex
Irwin
Geo
Great Nat Petroleum Co
Ondon Oi
Su Bates
Homer
Rey Dode
Oakes
Sutton
Jacob
Asd
Sweating
Charles
Almer White & Co
Kinnear, Crocker & Co
Elk Township
South Part
Kingsley
Allen T
Conklin
Townsend
Samuel
Olumbu Borough
Petroleum Co
Hanes, T
Ros Haynes & McNelly
Lot
Burt
For
Henderson
Warren Borough
Brownell
Matthews
Su Fette
Hoffman
L. B
MecGinnett
J. W
Psece
White & Co
Slorridge
SU Thomas
Sol Palmer
Cowell
Pit
Alexander Frank
Ockwell Bros
Gemmill
Wambple
Aker
Iyil
Wample
Lavina
Geiss
Pidioute Borough Oil Co. NW. C. Cripen
Burbank
Alexander’s Heirs
Roy
Davis
Sehnur
L & Thompson
Headly
J. A
Fen
Jones
Isaiah
Duke
Rho Furlong
John Ox
Duke & Richardson
Ludiow
Haines
Planing Mill & Lot
Marriner
Parks, Mio
Rockwell Bros
ODA
Bu Tipton, S
Crocker & Critchlow
Io Meceem Bros
Lo So Critchlow
Rhinehart
Collins, Mrs. Ex
Ds Gdell Jdo
Patnies White & Co
Hogstrom
Holt
Morris
Clemons
Bean
Jesse
House & Lot
Dow
Mertz
J. D
Pine Grove Township
Knapp
Llot
Marsh
Lsu
Tuttle Heirs
Headley
Reynolds
Towle
J. P
Morrison
Wesley
Horace N. W. C
Bonesteel
Io Peck
David
Stoolfire
Irvine
Peter
Widalfield
Chase
Haskins
Columbus
Allien & Harrison
Pleasant Township
Hook
Orrin
Penson
Byron
Yates & Dewey
E. c
Thomas
Asa
Kilburn
A. BR
East Part
Golz
Johnson
Melvin
Ae Smith
Pau
I Alconer
Luadlow
Sweet
Ludlow
Bily Colegrove
Ziba
Brokaw
Ou Walton
Sian
Corydon
Cornplanter Falls
Islan
Kinzua Oil Co
Lored
Valentine Eso
Brown
S. Q
Om Brooks
McCullough
M. M
Akerman A. L
Goss
A. M
Lo Marsh
J. G
Carpenter
Cherry Grove
Akerman
A. L
Wim
Isl
Lluidekooper
Liz
Dellamunter
Sandberg
Daniel Estate
Vt Oy Joe i
Barrell, Nelson
Ldo
Rice
Adams
Ots . Co
Los Oost
Jewell H
Huidekoper
Jame
Lis Zanes
Rogers Oil Co
Wim. Rogers Oil Co
Henderson J. Heirs
Henderson J. ML
Itid
Heirs
Dalr Yimple, Wim. F
Cs Lue Und
Callum Clingham
Ullam
T Rouse
Watson
Bush
Ludlow H’s
Langwovy
Oss Johnson
Su Wilkinson
J. Estate
Hopkins
Ross
Simeon
Sylvester & Co
Gray
Ford
J. C
Fiotfman, L. B
Parker & Irkirk
Wood L
Great Nail Pet. Co
Carpenter O
Vesey
Sterrett & Co
Lepe James
N.Y. Pipe Co
Wm.bb
Kate B
Freehold Townshi
Harmon, Hosea & Co
T McGrew
Mead
Dariius
Lesper Jobin
Dewey
Eli
Erkins
Woodard
Uo Gray
Wml i
Kateb
D-wey
Leland
Farmington Township
OO Gray
B. i Kateb
Price
Wwetmore
Waters
S.heirs
Strickland
Sugar Grove Township
Oreston
Aylesworth
Sugar Grove
Glade Township
Oil Co
Nelson
Payne
Abbott
Lown
Swanson
L. F
Spring Creek
Vickery
M.S
Jennings
J. B
Vere
N. EL
Gregg
Williams Estate
N. Ie
Barlow
Jabes
Lehigh & Wyoming
John Pray
Ey Wright
Uae
Falconer Pass
Garland Oil Co
Baker
A. North Side Hoot
Barrow
Hosmer Run Oil
Co. Ts
Tsian Wey
North Side
Iyi
Hall
Orris
National Petroleum Co
Hosmer Run Oil Co
Parks
May
Walker
Aaron
Jamieson
H. A
Southwich
Morton
Ob Smith
Dean
Lester
Welman
Wy Jamieson, A
East Half
Lacy & Co
Wood
G. H
Y. E. A. Brooke
Brooke & Henry
D. Mead
Falconer
GU ‘Weed
G.hoo
South West Township
Mateness
Or Hook
Dixson & Waraweil
Brewer & Co
Charles A
Galligan
Huidekoper & Co
Reed & Bennett
Crescent City Oil Co
Ls Ny
Bryden, Thomas
Superior Oil Co
A. Ames
Nesmith
Ames
JO Od
Joseph
Iit
So Ranch Pet Co
Ballister
Smith
J. M
Tatbilt
Ash
Sherman
Bates
van Vieck
H. x
Bronson
A. H
Ty Wi
Limestone Township
Clark Silas
Ila
Hyman
Isaac
Jack
Ames & Co
Wilson,Newberry&Wats
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L. A. Rogers
Sherrad King
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H. A. Stone
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Barnet. Proper
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Webb
James KK. Weeb
Recorder's Office
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J. K. Webb
John Patterson
Patterson
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Michael Smith
C. C. Allen
J. K. Ronne
Allen
Warren, PA
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Luhimian’s
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Asanae
Johnson & CO
Sangor, Maine
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Pithole
Ruland
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Schreiber & Ballard
J. Salem Qil Co
Trow
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Tram Wilson
Dr. John
Owens Wallace
Hopeweil Et al
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Myron
Culbertson Watson
Pattick Up
Long Wheelock & Green
Weaver
Woodworth & Co
J, Spangler
Eavers
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Bro
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J.s.wilson Green
Myers Et al
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M. Gorman Grandin
Tipton & Jennings
Fisher & Rawlston
D.S
Mungsvill
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T. KE. Bat
Warre
Nes
Adium BF
Adium Spangler
D. Seott
J, Kellar McNair
R. Falconer
St S
B. Clark
Old Exchange
Wendelboe
J. N. Schnur & Son
C. R. Schnur
J. N. Schnur
Keystone Block
3. N.schnur
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