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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1876
Page
3
A local notice urges residents to vote next Tuesday and emphasizes casting an early ballot while warning against excessive voting. The brief reflects general political turnout guidance and upcoming civic reminders from Warren, Pennsylvania.
A fragment from a 1876 Warren Pennsylvania page comments on political tactics, election bravado, and party loyalties. It references Republican vigilance, Democratic insinuations, the Ledger newspaper’s bluster, and a shout for Johnson's Cyclopedia as a public library aid. It also notes a court decision regarding County Commissioner and lists unclaimed letters at Warren Post Office with a December school opening.
The ticket lists electors pledged to Hayes and Wheeler. If elected they will meet to cast votes for Hayes and Wheeler, assuming every patriot does his duty to secure a majority.
A roster of notable figures appears, including Benjamin Harris Brewster John W. Chalfant John Welsh Henry Disston Christian J. Hoffman Charles Thompson Jones Edwin H. Fitler Joseph W. Barnard Benjamin Smith Jacob Knabb John B. Warfel Joseph Thomas Arno Pardee Lewis Pughe Edward Silliman William Calder Miles L. Tracy S W Starkweather Daniel J. Morrell Jeremiah Lyons William Hay William Cameron J B Donley Daniel O’Neill William Neeb Andrew Berger Samuel M. Jackson James Westerman W W Wilbur.
The Ledger cites a Sept. 12 1860 editorial accusing Andrew G Curtin of shifting loyalties from Whig to Know Nothing to Republican and of deceiving voters. It denounces Curtin’s stance on Germans Irish and his ties to Know Nothingism while mocking the People’s Party label in a preface to upcoming Warren political drama.
The Dispatch reports Democrats circulated the Republican ticket with Dalrymple replacing Waters and misprinting Stone as C. W. Stone and Lindsey as W. M. Lindsey. They argue voters should stick to the straight Republican ticket. A Warren Democrat vows to back Tilton to vindicate Beecher, amid drinks and reform talk.
An invitation urges customers to inspect the Morning Glory Churn at McNett & Son's furniture rooms, claiming it yields more butter from the same cream than any rival churn. Also promotes viewing "Little Nell and her Grandfather" at Will Smith's Gallery.
Democats accuse opponents of dirty tricks and a sworn suit by a supposed business partner alleging misappropriation of funds. Supporters defend Henry Brace as upright and pledge to rally behind him amid late campaign controversy.
Voters are urged to support Capt Knight for Assembly citing soldier service. Lindsey, a private in Capt Stiles’s company and the 145th regiment under Col Brown, fought at Antietam and later urged service members. His tenure as County Superintendent is praised, and he is described as honest, devoted to education, and a capable representative for Harrisburg.
In Pine Grove on October 25 1876 a Republican voter criticizes Democratic Sheriff candidate Brace and endorses Mr. Chase. The letter cites past votes on soldier voting negro suffrage and Lincoln remarks, arguing Chase’s liberalism hides old anti Republican stances while Brace fought to preserve the Union. Independent signs off.
Geo Ball Co adds jobbing trade to its retail department selling clothing, furnishings, hats, gloves, hosiery and neckwear to dealers as cheap as New York wholesalers with reasonable terms for responsible buyers. Will Smith offers low prices on mouldings for mot toes and pictures. J F Wells Co promotes drugs, medicine, paints and remedies. Dr Rice’s instant tooth ache cure and Rice’s cures sold by J F Wells & Co Warren Pa. A fine stock of chromes and framed pictures at Will Smith's.
The article laments Warren Democracy’s weak show for Curtin’s visit. A turnout of a few locals plus two hacks and a band failed to muster support as Curtin’s speech drew a thin crowd. Taxes and reform are blamed for Warren Borough’s troubles while Curtin and Scott fail to stir the sleepy audience.
In Enterprise Pennsylvania on October 28 1876 observers report a heated political mood with Republicans raising a 182 foot hickory pole and Hayes and Tilden flags displayed beside each other while the Tilden banner appears ragged. Fall examinations led by Superintendent Thompson aim to raise teaching standards as local public schools show about sixty six pupils in attendance. The I C G T Lodge grows and new wells are drilled in Colorado and nearby areas.
The Bradford New Era notes oil fields in McKean and Cattaraugus counties expanding with a daily output seen near two thousand barrels by year end. September totals reach 49 758 barrels from about 225 wells averaging seven and a half barrels each, with no broad decline except in small leases. Waters praised for honesty and ability. voters urged to support him. Ge o Ball & Co offers custom suits at No 7 Keystone block.
Corrected by Warren Mills and C P Henry, the list names flour types white and amber wheat in barrels and sacks, corn meal, chop feed, bran and middlings, oats, corn, potatoes, beans, onions, butter, and other notes. The fragment describes storage or inventory terms without clear event context.
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