Col Watson Wins McKean Cameron Oil City and Venango
A Smethport dispatch dated May 13 reports Col Watson carried McKean County on the second ballot 40 to 28 and won in Cameron County with power to choose conferees. He carried every Oil City ward but one and three other Venango districts, offsetting Senator Lees vote in Warren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
Col. Watson
McKean County
Cameron County
Oil City
Venango
Lee
Warren County
Lindsey Defeated for President Judge Over License Question
The Mirror notes the loss of Hon W M Lindsey for President Judge stemmed from the license issue rather than unpopularity or fitness. Opponent Higgins was a clear license backer while Lindsey offered only a general pledge to dispense justice impartially. Voters in Warren County gave an 860 majority against license last June, reflecting broader reasons beyond the license stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Lindsey
Higgins
Lindsey
Warren County
The
Mirror
Democratic central organ laments PA defeats
In Harrisburg the Democratic central organ voices despair over party defeats in Pennsylvania. It attributes the failure to a lack of a leader at the head of the ticket who can inspire the masses with faith in the pure democracy of that standard bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Singer Sewing Machine Factory in New Jersey
Fire devastates the Singer Sewing Machine Factory in New Jersey with a loss estimated at 1 million dollars. The incident prompts reflection on the value of sewing machine production and the potential for expanded business for sewing machine manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
New Jersey
Linpsey Advised to Sell After Botched Job and Loss
Mr Linpsey fought hard but faced constant hindrance from the doodle organ’s endorsement which is described as deadly. He now has a surplus of junk and the satisfaction that his hired men bungled the work. He is urged to unload if a buyer can be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linpsey
Five or Six Seek Becomes Beck Seat in Kentucky Legislature
The body of the late Senator Beck had barely left the undertaker when five or six patriots surged for his seat in the Kentucky Legislature. Speaker Carlisle led early but is probably the least suitable to take the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Kentucky
Carlisle
Tax Mirror and the primaries lesson in politics
The piece argues the Tax Mirror should learn from primary results or risk being foolish. It notes those it attacked pursued a kiting while those it doomed were defeated. It states the best path is for the people to manage their affairs and cites voting on the Morrill pension bill with all Republican votes in Congress in favor and seventy one Democrats against, including Carlisle Breckinridge Mills McCreary Bland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carlisle
Breckinridge
Mills
McCreary
Bland
Mirror Dazed by Result Claims Republican Paper Priced High
The piece says the Mirror is dazed and disfigured and cannot explain the method. It asserts the paper is Republican by principle, but hints the motive is cash or a large payoff.
Cleveland-Dana-Crawford Controversy Sparks Mock Debate
The Cleveland-Dana-Crawford controversy is described as undignified for a country district fight. The piece notes a lack of proper witnesses and mocks Grover for his untimely remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Debating the Tariff Bill Opens With McKinley Speech
Mr. McKinley opened the tariff bill debate on the seventh, delivering two hours of eloquent remarks that drew frequent applause from Republicans. Mr. Mills of Texas replied with a two and a half hour Democratic argument. The week-long session continued with section-by-section discussion, hoping relief by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Mills
Texas
Kilkenny fight for Randall successor in 3d district
Philadelphia Democratic battle for the 3d district nominating four candidates with possible independents. Assemblyman Few, a vocal Democrat, backs the Randall faith to lively rally the crowd and challenge the anticipated regular nominee. Republicans hope to win the district as Senator Quay moves to block any Free Trade challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Randall
Assemblyman
Few
Quay
Senator Hiscock Pushes Grant Land Purchase Bill
Senator Hiscock of New York introduces a bill authorizing the President to buy Mount McGregor in New York for use as a home for soldiers and sailors with consumption. The 1000 acre estate where General Grant died would be appraised by three President appointed commissioners, with a maximum price of 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiscock
N. Y
Senate
United States
Mount McGregor
Grant
Erie Dispatch Salutes Secretary Stone in Political Commentary
The Erie Dispatch praises Secretary Stone and notes that without Senator Delamater in the field this year Stone would have carried Erie city and county easily. It suggests Erie Republicans hope to back him for the Governorship or U S Senator in the future, praising his eminent abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Dispatch
Stone
Delamater
Erie
United States
Queer telegraph exchange from Georgia woman
A colored woman in Brunswick dictated a message to her son Susie Louisiana Thomas asking Are you dead Answer to your loving mother The reply Not dead but alive Will let you know when I die The piece raises questions about white government workers and literacy as a Washington woman insisted a message be written plainly for a poorly educated friend Fact highlights a curious telegraph exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Susie Louisiana Thomas
Georgia
Washington
Mirror muddles politics claim despite Republican label
The Mirror asserts Republican alignment but its actions contradict that stance and injure its candidates in consequence. The remark notes the discrepancy between stated stance and deeds and warns of adverse outcomes.
Maine Congressman Seeks Commerce Act Change on Liquor Sales
Congressman Bovaretue of Maine proposes amending the Inter State Commerce act to block any sale of intoxicating liquor across states in conflict with local laws. The measure aims to preclude Supreme Court challenges in Iowa cases by enforcing state liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovaretue
Maine
Supreme Court
Iowa
Local letter writers press for home endorsement
Tar Mirror Ajax and other kickers criticized the Mai for praising Senator Allen. They demanded home endorsement and received it last Saturday, clearly and plainly, prompting questions about sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Mirror
Ajax
Mai
Senator Allen
Main Compared to County Papers in Local News Quality
The Main offers robust coverage of city events, business, and civic issues with steady local reporting. County papers often provide broader rural context, more community briefs, and dense notice sections, but may have lighter city-focus and fewer investigative pieces.
Ohio Attorney General seeks to dissolve Standard Oil charter
The Ohio AG files quo warranto to dissolve Standard Oil's charter alleging it joined a foreign trust. The case pits the Ohio company against the Standard Oil Trust, a New York corporation, in a high stakes fight over prestige and potential broader state actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Standard Oil Trust
Ohio Company
New York
Buffalo Express
Congress Candidate L. F. Watson for Second Term
Cameron Press salutes Representative L. F. Watson as a fit choice for another term, noting his efficient and faithful service. The county is urged to vote for Watson to continue representing constituent interests in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
L. F. Watson
Cameron Press
American Tract Society Holds Annual NY Meeting
The American Tract Society met in New York on the seventh with General Howard presiding. The treasurer reported year receipts of 322268.70 and a year end balance of 6899.79. William Strong elected President, Major General Howard Vice President, T W J Wylie and Joshua L Bailey honorary Vice Presidents, John T Anderson to join the Board of Managers succeeding the late Judge Von Vorst.
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The
American Tract Society
New York
General Howard
William Strong
Howard
T. W. J. Wylie
Joshua L. Bailey
Philadelphia
John T. Anderson
von Vorst
Diverse Postings From 1890 Public Notices And News
Public debt reduced in April by 7 636 901. Prohibition State Convention at Harrisburg July 15 16 1890. Austrian interest rises in American trotter racing. Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention in Scranton July 2. Charles Emory Smith arrives in St Petersburg. American Life Insurance Co of Philadelphia suspends liabilities 2 250 000. Blaine invites marriage of Margaret Isabella to Walter Damrosch on 17th instant. Fire destroys Montreal insane asylum. 1 780 inmates. 150 burned. loss 1 500 009 with 500 000 insured. Emperor William bans the word cigar in Germany naming slemmstengel. Thirteen pacers run a mile in 2 15 or better. breeding split trotting versus pacing. J R Farington buys trotting stock in Pennsylvania. Springfield Republican praises Janvier续 The Aztec Treasure House. Diet and health quotes from physicians. Opposing note on Appomattox anniversary. Philadelphia papers cited for news. President Harrison plans no Deer Park summer. children to seaside resorts before summer trip.
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Blaine
Margaret Isabella
Walter Damrosch
Montreal
William
Germany
J. R. Farington
Louisville
Miller & Sibley
Franklin
Springfield Republican
Thomas A. Janvier
Harper’s Weekly
Harper & Brothers
Local Warren county notes and pan American views
A May letter from Warren counts three stores, four blacksmiths, two mills, three churches, and a first class hotel, with a lively P H ball and debates warming politics. It reports a sick wife, the Darling Johnson firm becoming Darling & Son, and includes Fred A Hazeltine's letter comparing U S and South American trade, plus a Buenos Aires La Nacion essay on Pan American relations and US influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
P. of H
P. L. Brook
Darling & Johnson
Johnson
S. S. Darling
Darling & Son
Town trade changes mark spring opening in May
May 9 notes Philander Wright retires after 26 years in general merchandise. Albert Wright and Glen Wright run the store and post office at Main and Mechanic. Peter Young returns after six years away. Mrs P Wright hosts her sister from Jamestown. Local farming moves and political talk fill the town as several residents relocate or seek office. The funeral of Jackson W. Smith on April 30 ends with a note on his life and death. Manifred Barton loses three fingers at N F Wright’s steam mill and is under care.
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Philander Wright
Albert Wright
Mechanic Streets
Glen Wright
Peter Young
P. Wright
Jones
Jamestown
Webb Abbott
Lottsville
E. A. Allen
Charles Inwood
Mr. Allen
Columbus
Charlie Young
John Nelson
Jackson W. Smith
A. G. Mills
Smith
Paris Green
Miles Smith
Edward Smallman
Bradford
Mrs. Clark
Sherman
N. Y
Mr. Smith
Manifred Barton
N. F. Wright
McKee
Chautauqua Assembly Promises Notable Speakers and Music
The article previews Chautauqua programs with speakers like Bishop Newman Edward Bellamy Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Freeman Palmer. It notes August 16 Gen Fisk speaks on school protection and highlights music acts by Madame Abbie Carrington William H. Sherwood H A Moore and Isadora B Smith plus choirs and conservatory study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosvelt
W. A. Dancan
H. L. Wayland
W. C. P. Breckenridge
J. A. Broaders
Wm. Harper
N.S. Ralison
Leland Powers
Gen. Fisk
Fisk
W. H. Green
Princeton College
Grange Day
Luce
Michigan
Thoburn
India
Alice Freeman Palmer
Wellesly College
Chautauqua
Abbie Carrington
Chicago
America
William H. Sherwood
H. A. Moore
Isadora B. Smith
N. E. Conservatory
Palmer
Ellis
Public sale of railroad company rights in 1890 Warren County
Fieri facias issued by Warren County Court of Common Pleas directs public vendue at Warren Court House on June 2, 1890 at 2 PM. The sale covers the corporate rights of the Clarion Mahoning and Pittsburgh Railroad Company from North Warren through Glade, Stoneham, Clarendon, Tiona, Sheffield to Brookville and Punxsutawney, across multiple counties to Pittsburgh. Conducted to satisfy Ester Lead SALE writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Sugar Grove
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Jas. D. Stuart
H. Harmon
Thomas Cady
J. K. Marsh
Joseph Eeeles
Chandler’s Valley
D. C. Hodges
Charles Warden
W. Jane Warden
Jane Miles
Henry Fuellbart
Court House
Beu
Clarion, Mahoning and
Pittsburg Railroad Company
North Warren
Glade
Stoneham
Clarendon
Tiona
Sheffield
Forest County
Clarion River
Brookville
Punxsutawney
Jefferson County
Plumville
West Lebanon
Clarksburgh
Saltsburg
Indiana County
Armstrong County
Elderton
Westmorland County
New Salem
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Clarion, Mahoning & Pittseae Railroad Company
Hester
Benson
State Road
M. D. Nourse
Flora H. Nourse
Wilburt Northrop
Henry Fuellhart
Busti
John Anderson
E. D. Rowley
John Firth
M. Kimball
David L. Blodget
Martha E. Blodget
Sheriff's Office
Warren, Pa
Pine Grove Township
Conewango Creek
Said Township
Guy C. Irvine
Jamestown
Robert Campbell
Campbell
Daniel Jones
Jones
Thos. Stone
Conewango
James Irvine
Register of Wills
Register
Galbraith Irvine
D. W. Beaty
Sheriff’s Office
Warren County Sheriff Sale Notices From 1890
Public notices announce two sheriff sales in Warren County Pennsylvania on June 2 1890. Adelbert Reeves is named in the Sugar Grove lands case against G W Crouch with Henry Fuellhart as sheriff. A second lot 42 in Glade Township on a Stephen Carver plot lists F F Coby as owner with Helping Hand Building and Loan Association as plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Glade Township
State of
Pennsylvania
F. F. Coby
Dand Building and Loan Association
Henry Fuellaart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Charles W.stone
Lewis F. Watson
Orren C. Allen
Geo. H. Higgins
Critt Marsh
Kinzua
S. H. Briggs
Phil N. Robinson
South West
John A. Akins
Brokenstraw
J.w.dunkle
A. L. Harrington
Pittsfield
H. Ken, Lyon
Ss. C. Graham
Eldred
Warren Academy
Isaac 8, Alden
Voice OF the People
McKean
Cameron
Watson
Cameron Counties
Erie County
Thompson
Mr. Marsh
Mr Briggs
Messrs. Robinson
Akins
Dunkle
Messrs. Harrington
Lyon
Graham
Alden
Henry K. Boyer
Col. Livsey
B. G. Gregory’s
Castoria
J. C. Anderson
Peshtigo
Wis
Burdock
California
Nesmith & Knupp’s
A Goodrich & Fehlman’s
News and Notes
Scranton
Charles Emory Smith
Russia
St. Petersburg
American Life Insurance Co
Appomatox
Somerville Journal
South America
Fred A. Hazeltine
E. T. Hazeltine
Fararr
River Plate
la Nacion
Buenos Aires
Pan American Congress
Argentine Republic
Yankees
Harrison
Europe
North America
France
Spain
Spanish America
Wrightsville
Faitu
Goodric & Fehlman
Wilson
East Water Street
F. A. CoGswEtt
Wiesbaden
Goodrich & Fehlman’s
Mason & Hamlin
Boston
Organ & Piano Co
A. Rogers
Wee T Bea
O'Donnell
BAYER
WM. Hegerty
Sewer Committee
REED
Warren Real Estate
Waters’ Block
Thos. Farnsworth
Jerry L. Young
Stillman K. Young
H. J. Muse
Hannah E. Allen
Wm. W. Shippee
Admr
Cynthia A. Shippee
A. Ballard
G. R. Estey
Jacob C. Fuller
Chas. H. Collins
L. H. Pratt
Clement P. Curtis
Ransom Curtis
D. M. Martin
Louesa Johnson
Irvine
William Irvine
John Irvine
H. Briggs
Register’s
Sugar Grove Township
Adelbert Reeves
G. W. Crouch
Jas, Catlin
W. A. Alexander
Clara Louise Kellogg
London
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Donizetti
Carrie Morse
Sig
Carlo Spigaroli
William H. Lee
Charles E. Pratt
Noyes
George Ball
Dunlap Hat Agency
Uere
McGinty
A. D. Wood, Burgess
Josrim A. ScHoriey
Mead Township
Schimmelfeng
TREAS
R. Moorey
Col
Taves
Rouse Road Fund
Mead
S.K. McKalip
P. J. Kelly
Roger Mooney
J. D. Young
Norrce
Henry Fuellhabret
Siegel
Knox
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Olldom
Savyt Milts
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
A.J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
Geo. B. Ensworth
Cashier
M. B. Dunham
A J. Hazeltine
L. A. Presa
Wee B. Wood
Rw. Stone
O . W. Beaty
Kosewene Cit
Middle
New England
Olumbia Nursery Company
M&jy
Rochester
N.Y
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Coats
Third Street
Liberty
Warren, la
A. A. Davis & CO
LG Noyes
Kopf & Henry
Main St
Kopf & Henry’s
First National Bank
Warren PA
L. D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
England
Ireland
Scotland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Seeen Antwerp
Hamburg
Brementavre
Gothenburg
Christiania
Copenhagen
P. & E. Railroad
DODDS
Foster, M.lburn & Co
Buffalo
Geo. S Davis
Second
Siegfried & Co
2D Sts
Md&jl
Chase Brothers Company
Rocuester, N. Y
Pitcher’s Castorla
WM. Spinner
Diamond Block
P. Greenland
Episcopal Church
Reammoth Furniture
P, Greenlund
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