Local Republicans announce several County Commissioner candidates
R A Siggins of Youngsville borough T L Putnam of Pine Grove P N Robinson of Southwest and Crocker of Brokenstraw N Mead of Corydon named as candidates for next election subject to Republican County Convention. Mead's backers urge Corydon township representation due to growing business and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Elk
N. P. Curtis
Conewango
John A. Spetz
Pittsfield
R. A. Siggins
Youngsville Borough
T. L. Putnam
Pine Grove
P. N. Robinson
South West
Crocker
Brokenstraw
N. Mead
Corydon
Mead
Corydon Township
G. A. Walkley
Briggs Presents Candidacy for Regis ter and Recorder
8 H Briggs of Glade announces run for Regis ter and Recorder in the next election, subject to nomination by the Republican County committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Briggs
Glade
Register and Recorder
Republican County Convention
Dunkle Files for District Attorney Nomination
The district announces J. W. Dunkle of Clarendon borough as a candidate for District Attorney in the upcoming election. He seeks the office highlighting public safety and legal reform.
Pelton Enters Race for County Auditor in Freehold
County auditor election announcement names A. E. Pelton of Freehold as a candidate for the next election. Official authorization notes Pelton is seeking the county post with candidacy subject to further requirements.
Pine Grove Candidate Named Jury Commissioner Nominee
The announcement declares G. A. Walkley of Pine Grove as a candidate for Jury Commissioner in the upcoming election.
Library Board Memo Highlights Fundraising for the Library
The piece outlines the Library Board’s appeal to Trustees and the public for support to stabilize the library. It notes benefactors A. T. and Miss Scofield have already given substantial and liberal contributions, with hope others will follow to ensure a sound, secure future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
A. T
Scofield
Justice Mercur III Stricken By Pneumonia Illness
Chief Justice Mercur, aged and severely ill with pneumonia, was taken ill after a dinner at Wallingford with Justice Gordon and others. He deteriorated rapidly, was carried to his son's home, and doctors reported a marked lung disease. A cautious recovery is expected, with weeks required before resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Mercur III
Mercur
Wallingford
Gordon
Trunkey
Sterrett
Shapley
President picks Dill for Philadelphia marshal post
After two years the President ends the Philadelphia district marshalship dispute by selecting Andrew H. Dill from the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Dill, a Wallace or no faction man, is viewed as a vote boost for Philadelphia while Sam Josephs is left out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sam Josephs
Sam Randall
Pennsylvania
Andrew H. Dill
West Branch
Susquehanna
Wallace
Garland Refuses Supreme Court Offer Cites Cabinet Maintenance
Attorney General Garland states he will not accept a Supreme Court judgeship if offered. He asserts the Cabinet will not be devalued or altered by his appointment. The public is urged to be grateful for his continued service and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avtorney
Garland
Supreme Court
President Avoids Press as He Heads to Wilderness
The president withdraws from reporters and travels into remote terrain to seek solitude. He cautions that anger and swearing will not help, and that the fish may not bite if tension rises.
Tur President to Visit St Louis on Invitation
The Tur President plans a trip to St Louis after reports he did not grow up with the country. A Washington military pageant failed due to the absence of soldiers and spectators after a black company participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
St. Louis
Washington
Jupee TourMan Declines Ohio Democratic Governor Nomination
Jupee TourMan of Ohio refuses the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor. He says the honor would not be healthy for him and declines to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee TourMan
Ohio
Congress to convene extra session in October
Rumor says an additional congressional session will be called in October. The Marv office advertises low prices for all grades of job printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marv
Revenue districts consolidated in surprise to twenty third district shift
The country learns of a July reform consolidating Pennsylvania revenue districts into a single Twenty third District based in Pittsburg under Col lector Bigler. The Warren Erie route for stamps ends with mail delays and added travel time for cigar makers and brewers, provoking distrust of the savings claim and concern for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Schlaudecker
Pennsylvania
Bedford
Huntingdon
Blair
Pittsburg
Bigler
Dowling
Miller
Erie
Warren
McKean, Elk and Cameron
Washington
Cleveland in Adirondacks for Decoration Day Fishing Trip
President Cleveland left Washington with Mrs. Cleveland and Col. Lamont traveling by Albany to Whitehall and along Lake Champlain to Malone. They reached Paul Smiths and stayed at a rustic cottage near Saranac Lake as part of a mountain drive in the Adirondacks. The note closes with a jab about government running itself in a free country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Adirondacks
Washington
Col. Lamont
New York
Albany
Whitehall
Lake Champlain
Fort Ticonderoga
Plattsburg
Moors’ Station
Canada Line
Ogdensburg
Malone
Paul Smith
Hotel Regis Lake
Saranac Lake
Country
Builders Exchange in Philadelphia backs lockout policy
Sayward of Boston urged Philadelphia Builders' Exchange to adopt Chicago's lockout stance in case of strikes over non union workers. He urged maintaining absolute independence of individuals to work or not and to employ or not, aligning with nonunion labor principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Philadelphia
Chicago Builders’ Exchange
Sayward
Boston
Builders
Chicago
Builders’ Exchange of
Vedder liquor tax bill passes in New York Legislature
New York Legislature adjourned as Vedder Liquor Tax bill cleared the last house with 68 to 56. Republicans supported all affirmative votes, while Democrats largely opposed. The vote split highlights party lines on temperance reform and potential Governor veto implications for tax savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Vedder
News in Brief From the Era of Generals and Garlands
Major Ben Perley Poore died Sunday. Dr. Rochester of Buffalo died May 24 at 64. The Queen of the Sandwich Islands sailed for Europe. Buffalo produces 90 million pounds of soap yearly valued at 3.6 million dollars. The U S Treasury called remaining three percent. Paris opera fire killed fifty and injured forty three. Garfield monument at Cleveland to be completed in about two years. War Governors to reunite in St Louis. Grand Lodge of Good Templars met at Saratoga with wide representation. President refused pardon for fraudulent registration. Dakota leading in schools banks and teachers among states. Western fires cause heavy losses including Lake Linden and Cannon Falls. Grant tomb floral service by Brooklyn and New York posts. The Coronet schooner returned from the 1887 race. Peace medals struck at Philadelphia mint with Cleveland bust. Dairy and Cattle Show coverage by American Agriculturist as premiums awarded.
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Ben Perley Poore
Rochester
Buffalo
Sandwich Islands
Europe
U. S
Cleveland
St. Louis
Grand Lodge of Good Templars of the World
Saratoga
Dakota
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Chicago Journal
West
Lake Linden
Michigan
Cannon Falls
Minnesota
Crystal Falls
Gen. Grant
Riverside Park
U.S. Grant Post
Brooklyn
E. Poe Morgan Post
Alexander Post
New York City
Cowes
Grover
Interior Department
Philadelphia
American Agriculturist Monthly
Temperance Union grows in Chandler Valley area for June 1887
The Chandler Valley Union, started in 1886, has expanded from six to eighteen members and pursues anti license work with hope no bar remains after June 1887. Lecturers Clark and Cornish are praised, while Huminepon County faces a $200 cost to sustain a Supreme Court demurrer over license refusals. Warren County unions are urged to donate $1 each to Mrs. R. B. Westbrook in Huntingdon to cover legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler’s Valley Union
Messrs
Clark
Cornish
Huminepon County
Supreme Court
Warren County
Pennsylvania
R. B. Westbrook
Huntingdon
Women’s War Union committee reports on school science efforts
A committee of ladies from the War ren Union visited schools to assess progress of scientific instruction. The latest meeting praised efforts as rooms showed advancement toward teaching the harms of strong drink. New light was found on including this topic in youth education. Committee members: Mrs. S. T. Neill and Mrs. A. H. McKelvy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Union
S. T. Neill
A. H. McKelvy
Fishing tale and local notes from Brokenstraw Valley
J R Babcock fished on Chautauqua last week and saw one fish in another man's basket. A new telephone line is installed through the valley. Miss Messenger of Wrightsville visits weekly to give music lessons. U S York has been housebound for a week with a severe attack of rehumanism. BripGEt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw Valley
J. R. Babcock
Chautauqua
Miss Messenger
Wrightsville
U.S. York
Bripget
Temperance debate and community updates in local notes
The town sees two spirited camps in temperance work as Miss Jackson returns from Lakewood and Darius Jackson lies ill at home in Clarendon. Clare Siggins visits from Bradford while Miss Addie Davis is named Episcopal organist. The select school thrives under Miss Thacher with Mabel Ross visiting, as M E church ladies aid society powers a quilt sale upcoming. Market remains steady in the candidate line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jackson
Lakewood
Darius Jackson
Clarendon
Clare Siggins
Bradford
Addie Davis
Episcopal Church
Thacher
Mabel Ross
Pittsfield
M. E. Church
Missionary Fund Drive at Stillson Hill Church
On May 22 Chaplin McCabe led a M. E. Church mission drive seeking one million dollars for 1887. Rev J P Burns preached fervently and the congregation gave $18.00. The Sabbath school, led by Perry Covey, reports about 40 in attendance. A new Sabbath school was organized on the State road with Rev E Chase as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Chaplin McCabe
Stillson Hill
J. P. Burns
Jesus
Perry Covey
State Road
E. Chase
Supreme Court Rules Driven Well Patent Valid
The Supreme Court sustains Nelson W. Green’s driven well patent ending a long fight. It reverses lower courts, ruling no anticipation or public use invalidates the patent. About 50,000 wells in Indiana and many more in Iowa and nationwide involve royalties of ten dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Nelson W. Green
United States
Iowa
Shiras
Love
Nelson
Green
Independence
Ind
Circuit Court
Indiana
Gresham
McDonald
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ohio
Colonel Green
Decoration Day plans and local chatter in Spring Creek
May notes in Spring Creek report Decoration day arrangements, a strong fruit crop outlook, busy farming, and growing meadow health. Willow Dale creamery processes about 6 000 pounds of milk daily with high butter quality. Community news covers a Logan anniversary, tannery bark shortages, mill moves, and a New York City stable fire loss approaching a million dollars and nearly 1 000 horses burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
C. C. Woodruff
Wisconsin
P. M. Garcelon
Yager
New Meadows
Willow Dale
G. D. Bates
Kane
Tyler & Co
M. A. Myers
John Logan
J. Martin
Hopkins
E. B. Whaley
New York City
Merry Hampton Wins English Derby Narrowly
Merry Hampton won the English Derby on May 25 defeating the favored Barron and its backers or bettors. The result surprised bettors as Barron had been the betting favorite before the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Hampton
Barron
Keystone Kernels and State News From 1887
The State Teachers' Association meets in Clearfield July 5 6 7 1887. Clearfield county grows with railroad development as resources expand. The new high license liquor law takes effect July 1 with no licenses under old laws after June 30. Judge White of Indiana County asserts the right to appoint Grand Jury foremen in the future. Latest Horseshoe Bend accident reports say eight killed and six injured four died on scene and others later succumbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Clearfield
Clearfield County
White
Indiana County
Horseshoe Bend
Pennsylvania Railroad
Knights Templar Parade Drenched After Philadelphia Return
The Warren Commandery led the Fourth Division back from Philadelphia with Knights in rain soaked regalia. Ladies assisted dripping Sir Knights as water soaked plumes and belts. a lavish Temple reception followed. Pittsburg was chosen as next year’s meeting place.
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Knights Templar
Philadelphia
Warren Commandery
Warren
Pittsburg
Notices of Admin Accounts In Warren County Orphans Court
The Register of Warren County publishes that administrators and executors have filed final and partial administration accounts for estates including Walker Uhl Spencer Spencer Ryan McCollister and Blodget. The Orphans Court will review on June 6 at 2 PM in Warren Pa. Officials W J Alexander and R A Love note dates May 7 and May 14 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
John Japes
W. J. Walker
Sextus Keller
Michael Uhl
Charles H. Spencer
Dalesa Spencer
E. M. Church
Frank Spencer
Charles Spencer
Nora Ryan
P. F. Ryan
John Williams
Daniel Root
Maria A. McCollister
A. C. Blodget
Cyrepus Blodget
W. J. Alexander
Register. Register
Warren
Notice of Administration and Sheriff Sale in Warren PA
Administrator's Notice for the estate of C. P. Henry in Warren County directs debts and claims be settled. Sheriff Love announces a public vendue at the Warren Court House on June 6 1887 to sell land in Tidioute Borough described as lots one two and part of three with a house and stable, for Luther Green and W P Shaw at the suit of Mary A Arters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Harris & McIntyre
P. B. Canfield
Canfield
John P. Ferrim
J. B. Ferrim
Lecree
C. P. Henry
Warren
Scott Streets
Main Street
H. Evans
Evans
Scott Street
Luther Green
W. P. Shaw
Mary A. Arters
R. A. Love
Warren, Pa
Wm. Siggins
P. & E. Railroad
S. W. Siggins
William Siggins
Nathaniel Siggins
Pees
L. M. Casey
Helpng Hand Building and Loan Association
Sheriff's Office
Court of Common Pleas
Warren Co
Borough of
Columbus
John Walton
Judson E. Day
Baker’s Hill Corners
Thomas Blanchard
M. Moore
Baker’s Hill
F. W. Skinner
Blanchard
Ira Baker
John EK. Carrier
F.W. Skinner
B. N. Carrier
Lewis Baker
Wesley A. Moore
Erastus Ford
F. Wellington Skinner
G. B. Webber
P. Falconer
Towit
Thomas Haslett
Depot Street
Wm. H. Clark
Recorder’s Office
Elping Hand Building and Loan Association
Triumph Township
County of
State of
Grandin Green
Allen
Triumph Oil Company
Eas Bank For Savings
A. Love
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The
Warren Mail
J. W. Dunkle
Clarendon Borough
A. E. Pelton
Freehold
Library Affairs
Temperance
Youngsville
Sugar Grove
N. Y
Hazeltine
Mandeville
S. G. Stuart
Chandler’s
Keystone
Warren Borough
C. W. King
Geo. H. Leonicb
Hal Buss
Frank Metzgar
E. T. F. Valentine
M. Mead
John Schmutz
Geo. B. Williams
Dennis J. Sullivan
Chas
E. M. Schwing
Wm. Grindley
T. J. Willoughby
K. Campbell
Carl Pudenz
T. J. Mahoney
F. H. Cauley
Campbell
James O. Allen
C. H. Gregory
A. P. Garfield
Frank Williams
N.L
Wm. Hathaway
Grand Valley
John Gerow
Kinzua
James C. Davidson
T. W. Dempsey
A. T. Banks
Russell
Eben Dean
Charles Ricker
Sheffield
Joseph Clinton
Charles Shaw
P. F. Bogert
L. E. Branch
Joseph Hale
Irvine
John C. Nuttall
TIONA
Albert Pierce
Hotellicense
Garfield
John Farnsworth
D. H. Baker
James McMurtrie
D. A. Arird
Proth’y. Prothy
Sheriff's
Geo. N. Parmlee
Boggs &Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Sheriff’s Office
Martin
McKain
Liberty St
Keystone Clothing Company
Phil Fortune
Warren, Youngsville, Sugar Grove, Jamestown, Frewsburs
Russellburg
Sheriff’s
A. W. Morek
A. A. Davis & CO
Wareen, PA
First National Bank
L. D. Wetmore
M. Beecher
Cashier
England
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Liberty
Warren, la
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
M. Waters
S. P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
8. V. Davis
W.D. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo
N. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Transatcs
U.S
Clemons
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