Candidates Named for County and State Posts in Warren District
A series of Republican nominations are announced for Congress Assembly and county offices. C W Stone Warren seeks Congress. S M Brainerd Erie and Henry Brace Warren seek Assembly. C M Shortt Sugar Grove seeks Assembly. W J Alexander Warren seeks Register and Recorder. William Jewell Conne ngango and John A Spetz Pittsfield seek County Commissioner. Dr A C Blodgett Youngsville and M Crocker Brokenstraw also seek County Commissioner. W M Cummings Sugar Grove and T L Putnam Pine Grove seek County Commissioner. George H Higgins Warren seeks District Attorney. H J Muse Warren and J W Dunkle Clarendon seek District Attorney. Republican County Convention meets in Warren May 26 at 2 PM. primary elections on the preceding Saturday.
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Brokenstraw
Columbus
Corydon
Conewango
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Cosese
Eldred
Freehold
Farmington
Ci Care
Kinzua
Limestone
Pine Grove
Pleasant
Pittsfield
Sugar Grove
Spring Creek
Seccsensecs Esseees
Sheffield
South West
Triumph
A Watson
Columbus Borough
Clarendon
Tidioute
Warren
Youngsville
Republican Co. Com
W. I. Bacnor
Henry Brace
Assembly
Republican Co
C. M. Shortt
William Jewell
Conenango
John A. Spetz
A. C. Blodgett
W. M. Cummings
T. L. Putnam
Geo. H. Higgins
H. J. Muse
J. W. Dunkle
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Wrightsville
Vreehold
County of
Pennsylvania
H. H. Gifford
C. Messenger
Messenger
Jude Wright
O. ©. Messenger
Philo Wright
Stoney Run
P. Wright
Stony Run Creek
Young
Brokenstraw Creek
Lester Wright
O. P. Tuttle
Stony Run
Youngsville Borough
Brokenstraw Township
State of
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
William Davis
R. A.siggins
R. A. Kinnear
Hule
Oliver P. Tuttle
John Huie
John A. Jackson
New York businessmen praise President Arthur at testifying meeting
A gathering of businessmen in New York to show appreciation for President Arthur portrays him as a cautious discreet ruler. The event underscores renewed confidence in his conservative policy and party loyalty, suggesting added strength for his Chicago bid.
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New York
Arthur
Garfield
Chicago
Philadelphia Medical Society Admits Women Physicians
The State Medical Society rebuked the Philadelphia chapter by admitting women physicians last week with little opposition, despite the subordinate society's previous exclusion. The action signals that women in the profession are here to stay and cannot be barred from practice.
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Philadelphia Medical Society
State Society
New York Man Introduces New Tariff Bill in Assembly
Mr Hewrtt of New York introduced a new tariff bill last week after a defeat of the prior measure. It likely will stay in committee until the next session, as business leaders fear further disturbance and criticize Democratic folly.
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Hewrtt
New York
Grant urged to write memoirs after stock market disaster
The Buffalo Express defends press freedom and criticizes pulpit attacks while suggesting General Grant could publish his own account of the wilderness year on Wall Street. It notes ministers sometimes overstate their breadth and calls for honest storytelling.
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Gen. Grant
Wall Street
The
Buffalo Express
Gavel to Honor All States at Republican National Convention
The convention chairman will use a gavel crafted from wood of every state and territory, including Alaska, to symbolize nationwide unity at the gathering.
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Alaska
Grant Faces Limits in Campaign Against Vicksburg and Richmond
General Grant could handle a campaign against Vicksburg and Richmond, yet the Wall Street campaign proved overwhelming and beyond his capacity to manage effectively.
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Grant
Vicksburg
Richmond
Wall Street
New York Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The New York Legislature adjourned last week sine die, ending its current session without a formal date for reconvening. Lawmakers finished work on pending bills and budget maneuvers as they wrapped up committee activity and floor votes.
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New York
Primary meetings set for May 24 and county convention May 26
The article urges all Republicans to attend the May 24 primary meetings and May 26 county convention to select delegates for county and district races. It emphasizes personal responsibility, unity, and careful choice, highlighting support for specific candidates such as Mr. Brainerd for Erie, Mr. Mackey for Venango, and Mr. Stone for Warren, while calling for harmony to ensure party and country safety.
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Congress
Erie Co
Brainerd
Pennsylvania
Growth of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Philadelphia
At the General Conference in Philadelphia last week Bishop Harris read the bishops address summarizing four years of church work. The church counts 99 annual conferences 14 missions 11349 traveling preachers 12026 local preachers 1769534 members and probationers with 582... accessions. In 1883 there were 18741 churches 9815 parsonages valued at 79288055. Four bishops were elected Rev Wm X Ninde Rev J M Walden Rev Willard F Mallalieu and Rev Charles Henry Fowler.
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M. E. General Conference
Philadelphia
Harris
General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. X. Ninde
D. D
J. M. Walden
Willard F. Mallalieu
Charles
Methodist Church
Walden
Methodist Book Concern
Cincinnati
Bishop Mallalieu
West
Vincent of
Cremation Advocate Dr Gross Voices Strong Support
The cremation of Dr. Gross sparks renewed debate. He argued cremation is a beautiful art after death, condemning burial as repulsive and warning of ground pollution from decomposing bodies, urging people to overcome prejudice.
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Gross
Erie Republicans oppose district nominating plan
The Erie Gazette laments the clumsy arrangement for Congressional nominations in the district. The piece argues the current plan, started by W. W. Reed to please Erie Republicans, removes county lines but offers no advantage and should be discarded after this trial.
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Warren Matt
Warren
Erie County
Erie Gazette
Gazette
W. W. Reed
Erie
Government oversight urged for banks to protect depositors
The author argues that national banks have solid security for note holders but deposits need better protection. The piece calls on the Government to require bank officers to obey the law, asserting that stricter oversight would reduce failures and the resulting disasters for depositors.
A. A. Davis & Co. Announces Stylish Wallpaper
Call and see our fashionable wallpaper selection offered by A. A. Davis & Co. Explore patterns, textures, and colors to refresh interiors with quality wall coverings.
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A. A. Davis & Co
An Appeal for Erie in Congressional Nomination
An Erie County appeal urges Warren County voters to back Brainerd for Congress, arguing Erie’s past support for Republican leaders warrants reciprocal backing. The letter notes Brainerd’s first term and invokes Erie’s unique claim since the Civil War, asking Warren County to ratify Erie’s choice.
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Erie
Stone
Warren County
Congress
Brainerd
Erie Co
S. P. Johnson
G. W.scofield
L. D. Wetmore
L. F. Watson
C. B. Curtis
Warren
Warren Co
Trurn
Worthy Candidates. Warren County Delegates Voted
In the lead up to the county convention on the 26th the published Republican candidate list shows strong entries. William Jewell of North Warren stands out for integrity and business sense, though the caucus delegates may decide. The May 12, 1884 letter from Srus Pen at North Warren endorses the slate.
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Warren Co
William Jewell
North Warren
Warren County
Squire
Srus
Briff
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Warren
Glade Township
Pennsylvania
Charles Knapp
Auso
W. W. Hodges
D. D. Hall
South West
County of
State of
Holland Land Company
John Sturgess
Salmon Saxton
J. G. Stearns
Peter Zelie
John Wales
Enterprise
Eldred
Brewer and Company
John Brenn
Margaret Brenn
Samuel W. Stewart
A. Allen
Honor to Whom Honor Belongs
O C Bancock reports visiting the Rouse farm in Youngs ville on May 12 1874 to observe inmates care and welfare. He commends Mr Garfield and wife for their attention noting efficient use of space and resources and questions whether future officers will maintain the estate as a home for the unfortunate.
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Marx
Rouse Farm
O. C. Bancock
Younasvile
Political canvass hopes dashed by county financier
In the county, prospects for a fair congressional canvass fade after a well known local political figure, rich and active, throws substantial funds into supporting a candidate. The piece urges caution in future investments and notes that buying opposition votes is wasteful compared to funding supporters.
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Eps. Mart
Congress
Ae Triumph
Ocean freight rates sustain high demand for refined
The New York Paint and Drug Reporter notes continued strong demand for refined products as ocean freight rates remain low. Shippers show keen market interest amid limited foreign supplies, with about 130,000 barrels and 70 Abel test changing hands at 8 cents for delivery this week and into early next month. Crude, naphtha, and residuum see steady activity, while refined stock at seven principal continental ports grows vs last year.
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Ocean Freight Room
New York
Far East
Advertisement ethic for business men in newspapers
The passage urges readers not to skip ads and argues that active advertisers prosper by moving stock quickly. It claims advertising signals business modernity, benefits buyers who trade with advertisers, and that non-advertising firms lag, offering little new stock.
Motion to censures Britain debated in Commons
On the eighteenth, a motion to censure the British Government was debated in the House of Commons. The treatment of Gen. Gordon was described as an undying disgrace and dishonor to England. The government carried the division by a 28 vote majority.
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House of Commons
Gordon
England
Lawrence Barrett Seen As Interesting Yet Not Great Actor
English critics rate Lawrence Barrett as an intriguing performer but stop short of calling him a great actor.
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Lawrence Barrett
Banner Furniture Co Promises Finest Ware in Warren
Clipper Roller Skates at Vanirty HA. The largest assortment and the finest made furniture ever offered to the people of Warren at the Banner Furniture store, McNer r & Co. We frame pictures to order. A. A. Davis & Co. Wendlebee makes window shades to order. See our stock of cabinet frames. A. A. Davis & Co.
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Vanirty HA
Warren
Banner
MecNerr & Co
A. A. Davis & Co
Wendlebee
Joseph
Antolin German
Custer City
Notable society notes and obituaries mix in Chicago and London
The column reports Nasby signing a teetotal pledge and McCormick’s wealth after his father’s reap er invention. It notes Eta Wheeler the poetess, legal actions in Forest County, and deaths of Japann P. Benjamin, Cartes O Conor, Truman Smith, and others. It covers public unrest in Cincinnati, visits by Henry Irvine to England, and cremations at Le Moyne. It questions objectionable cremation practices.
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Nasby
C. H. McCormick
McCormick
Chicago
Eta Wheeer
Valley of Babyland
Jupee AcuEson
U. S
John Sliney
Forest County
P. Benjamin
U.S
Paris
England
Grant
Richmond
Cincinnati
Berner
Cartes O’conor
Nantucket
New York
Henry Irvine
House of Commons
Gladstone
Truman Smith
Stamford
Conn
United States
Congress
Senate
Gen. Taylor
John M. Clayton
le Moyne Crematory
Washington Pa
Gross
Gazam
Philadelphia
Woodland Cemetery
Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway held its fifteenth annual stockholders meeting in Cleveland on May 7 1884. Nearly all of the 50 million capital stock was represented. The 1883 report shows 1339 miles operated with 266 second track and 544 side track totaling 2150 miles. Net earnings reached 7,511,803 up nearly 5 percent from 1882. Directors elected for three years include Cornelius Vanderbilt Darius Mills Rasselas Brown and William L. Scott. Frederick W. Vanderbilt replaced Augustus Schell deceased. Four quarterly dividends of 2 percent each totaling 8 percent were paid.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co
Cleveland
Chicago
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Darius O. Mills
New York
Rasselas Brown
Warren
William L. Scott
Erie
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Augustus Schell
Human Spot in Vanderbilt as Grant Cleared Debt
New York May 10 Gen Grant sought a 150000 loan from William H Vanderbilt to aid Ward Grant in Marine Bank difficulties. The bank failed Tuesday, Grant explained little Wednesday, Vanderbilt sought repayment and released deeds, promising repayment when ready and bidding him farewell.
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Wm. H. Vanderbilt
New York
Gen. Grant
William H. Vanderbilt
Ward & Grant
Marine Bank
Vanderbilt
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Warren Mail
Puesday
E.S. Osborne
Luzerne County
C. W. Stone
Republican District Convention
S. M. Brainerd
W. J. Alexander
Orphans Court
Republican,Co
M. Crocker
Republican County Convention
M. _E. Church
Harrisburg
Col
Fred. Grant
Ward
Lake Shore Railway
American Steam Laundry
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Saratoga High Rock
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Johnson & Siegfried
G. P. Orr & Co.’s Grocery
WEACE
Vere
Warren, Pa
A. J. Davis
R. P. King
Laurel Street
High Street
Beech Street
G.C. Hamilton
L. T. Borchers
J. H. Eddy
H. Davis
Sewer Committee
A. Mintzer & Co
A. Mintzer
John C. Weiler
Wetmore, Noyes & Hinckley
Tunstall
R. T. Tunstall
L. F. Dreyer
First National Bank
J.H. Eddy
Reeger
TYNHE
Warren C.O
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremenavre
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
M. Beecher
Cashier
S$ Sawyer
Union Cassimere
Grand Army
Gent
Yeoman
Crockery
China
Water St
G.L
Warren Savings Bank
Arren, PA
L. ¥. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
E.G. Wood
M.B. Dunhaw
Jas, Clark, Jr
Keystone Clothing Company
SOL. Cohn & CO
Carver House
Struthers
Iron Works
Struthers, Wells & CO
Court of Quarter Sessions
J. Albro Marsh
Russellburg
W. P. Shaw
W. D. Buecklin
N. N. Hanchett
Frank Metzgar
C. W. King
George H. Leonhart
William Reese
J. W. Heath
T. Weaver
Carl Pudenz
James M. Magee
A. Gregory
Charles Shaw
Murphy
Reuben Flick
Sheffield P
Jacob Wiggins
Warren Davis
David Wiggins
T. P. Hill
Dennis McNamara
John Logan
Mead
John Siflin
J.N. Deitch
O. Wagner
John Lauffer
John Schmutz
Michael Fitzgerald
Dennis J. Sullivan
M. J. Ryan
P. J. Swain
W.G. Noblet
Lower
J. Richards
William Hathaway
Garland
James C. Davidson
H. Walton
J. A. Brennan
W. H. Brennan
Clarendona
M. Mead
Warren Borough
W. H. Crowell
North Clarendon
J.A. Weible
COAL
William Swanson
Christine Swanson
Jas. O. Parmler
C, T. A. Warren
Hiram
Rowland & Greenland
Hickory St
E. A. Allen
Frank O’connor
Edward Reid
First National Bank of Warren
EF. A. Allen
Citizens National Bank
M. Waters
A. G. Hertzel
P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
W. K. Brown
A. Hertzel
G. N. Parmlee
Heriff
Kirie Co
Court House
Towit
M. Vanarnum
James Upton
Thomas C. Rockhill
Peter McKinney
Emily Page
H. J. Huidekoper
Orange Noble
L. H. Hall
Noble & Hall
FE. A. Allen
Court of of Common Pleas
County
H. P. Stevens
Main Street
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D. ©. Blair
Blair
Ruby Stevens
Daniel Whelan
Ezra Cooper
Herife
Farmington Township
Jackson Run
John Lindsey
Lindsey
A.J. Spencer
Peter Johnson
Jackson Run Road
Henry Chase
Mimball
Cassen
Hal, Warren, Pa
Sheriff's Office
Harriett. James and Gicholson
James
Norice
le Claire & Herrick
Brighton
N. Y
Rochester
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
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