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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1885
Page
2
Grover Cleveland proclaims Thursday November 26 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. He urges suspension of secular business, assembly in worship, and prayers of gratitude for national peace, prosperity, and deliverance from peril. He calls for family reunions, social bonds, charity to the poor, and remembrance of Divine gifts.
Mr Quay visited Pittsburg last week en route to Chicago and held a reception in Marshal Rutans office with numerous politicians. Asked if he was a candidate to succeed Senator Mitchell, he said he was not and that no one has authority to claim otherwise. He stated five appointments as State Treasurer could be made but would keep the current force if they are worthy. no vacancies unless for cause.
The Philadelphia Times believes Mr. Gowan will not be elected president at the Reading Railroad annual meeting in January. Foreclosure actions will be pushed to swift termination, with the road sold and the company reorganized to favor the Pennsylvania Railroad. Vanderbilt aims to accomplish these changes and will spare no effort.
Several Philadelphia posts were filled last week. Postmaster Huidekoper, long serving for five years and four months, was displaced by Democratic boss Harrity. John M. Campbell became Surveyor and Wm. D. Hendricks took the Shipping Commissioner role. Civil Service Reform seems bypassed as political maneuvering continues.
L. B. Jones of Richmond Va was fined one cent and jailed one hour for sending a challenge to fight a duel. This marks the second postwar punishment under Virginia duel laws. The note also states Prof Langston, a colored man, has become president of the Colored Normal Collegiate Institute.
The Pennsylvania Hotel and Saloon-Keeper's Journal notes the Hotel and Saloon-Keeper's Union plans an organized drive to back the Democratic candidate for next Legislature and Governor. It urges temperance supporters to vote strategically for the candidate favored by liquor interests.
Joan Hirepte Mircaert, a Republican, won election as U.S. Senator from Oregon on the 18th. Some Democrats shifted support to him to favor a candidate other than Ex Attorney General Williams. Mitchell served one term as senator, hailed from Pennsylvania, and noted for high ability and respected character in the Northwest.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Gov. Parrison ridicules the push for an extra legislative session. He previously urged a session but found no satisfactory results and now does not want another.
The report of Gen. Sheridan shows the U S Army has 2,124 officers to 24,705 enlisted men or about one officer to eleven and a half men. To many officers or not enough men we should meekly remark.
The president reportedly greeted 184 people in seven minutes last week, shattering all prior handshaking records. Officials say the rapid sequence set a new pace for public meet and greet moments. A crowd celebrated the quick, orderly form of the event at the gathering.
The note explains that the date printed after the name on the paper reflects the time paid, and including the year signals advance payment.
A Maine story about a young man supposedly revived or transformed by medical students is challenged as a moonshine claim. The piece weighs medical students' role and skepticism surrounding the dramatic account.
Report from the era notes Gen Fremont in deteriorated health and near abject poverty, a situation seen as unjust for a man of his stature. The account frames concern over his welfare and calls attention to the incongruity of his condition.
The Galveston fire is expected to cause losses surpassing one million dollars beyond insurance coverage. The disaster impacts multiple properties and highlights the severity of the blaze. Local officials assess the extent as recovery operations continue.
An itemable notice promotes Library Restaurant offering a weekly table board of four dollars and fifty cents. It touts the venue as a handsome and convenient place for meals.
A Titusville Herald correspondent argues that common schools should focus on thorough mastery of rudiments for all pupils. Real education starts when learners finish basics, building practical knowledge rather than cramming broad but shallow curricula.
A speaker likens Dave Hill to Bill Tweed as Republicans reveal Hill as a Tweed disciple. The piece depicts party loyalties and voter reactions in New York amid accusations of wholesale buying of Democrats at $2.50. The narrator claims alignment with Hill and the Democratic path forward.
Full-length steel engraving of Gen Grant issued by Geo Stinson & Co of Portland Maine. After Anderson's famed photo from when Grant was in vigor, shows his sturdy manly strength. Publishers seek agents for new publications offering profitable work. those who write receive free full particulars.
A historical, affectionate argot about sharing news with the press. It promotes keeping good items to publish, hoarding money and malice, and urging people to note where news can be found. The tone imitates a lively civic editorial voice.
Jupee Vincent of the Supreme Court of New Mexico travels to Washington to present his case after removal without hearing in his defence, aiming to stop the President from confirming a successor. The N Y Sun notes the need for fairness and questions where Garland would be today under harsher treatment.
Cremation is expanding with a Lancaster crematory in use forty to fifty times, and new facilities planned for Long Island New York Philadelphia Boston Rochester Buffalo Chicago and other cities. Also advertised free by mail two cent stamp booklets including the Housenote Receipt Book and Houss oLp Prer by D Lothrop Co with authors Marion Harland Mrs Diaz Susan Power.
An autopsy of tragedian McCullough performed by Navy doctors found the brain affected by blood vessel disease caused by blood poisoning.
The Tuer Methodist Conference completes its annual session in New York City with total yearly appropriations of 1 150 000. A grand missionary meeting is planned for December 17 at the Academy of Music.
It is stated that Lynchburg Virginia pays more tobacco revenue into the U.S. treasury from a single article than any New England state pays from all its production.
A compact selection of home and field games for boys and girls is the HousEHeLp GAME Book mailed free for two two cent stamps by D. Lothrop Co Boston. The cheapest yet.
The Philadelphia Weekly Press outlines a home circle amusements section devoted to parlor games, outdoor sports, sociable entertainments, singing and dancing games, memory and skill games, with guides for amusement committees and youth clubs, published weekly.
The Pittsburg Times cites Pennsylvania country papers outside major cities as improving in quality and value over the past twelve years. These rural and county-seat publications are urged to act as fearless sentinels and exponents of public opinion, using their leadership to inform and mold state sentiment for the public good.
A brisk look at Secretary Endicott and the War Department amid Massachusetts politics and cabinet dining habits. It notes Endicott's influence in the Saltonstall case, Pendleton's former New York hospitality, and the varied entertaining styles of other cabinet members. It also sketches Washington residences, social curiosities, and brief miscellany about public figures and events.
In Honesdale Pennsylvania a woman named Cullen asked Erie ticket agent Harry Foster for the lowest fare for herself and her eleven children to Warren. Seven ages were given as three nine and seven and five. Foster sought guidance and credentials then arranged a half rate pass for the group after verifying the family details.
A Pillsburg Times summary notes the Pennsylvania State saloonkeepers circle foresees a high license fee passage. It urges cooperation with public sentiment for licensure reform, arguing higher licenses curb disreputable venues, raise public revenue, and ease taxpayer burden.
Samuel Peterson and Nels Poulson dissolve the firm Peterson and Poulton. From Warren Pennsylvania, Peterson will conduct Warren operations and collect and pay debts. from Round Hill Virginia, Poulson will conduct Round Hill operations and collect and pay debts. Dated Warren Pa November 23 1885.
By virtue of a writ Levari Facias from Warren County Court of Common Pleas a sale is set for December 7 1885 at 2 PM at the Warren Court House. The land lies in Sugar Grove Township Warren County Pennsylvania described as the second part of Israel Case real estate containing 37 acres more or less with improvements. The property is to be sold as Hosea Harmon’s property with notices to Emmet D Rowley Terre Tenant for the benefit of H Wiggins executors and others.
Two public vendues set for December 7 1885 in Warren County Pennsylvania including the half interest in a 55 acre Triumph Township parcel conveyed to D S and P D Thompson and the Pittsfield tract of about 14 1 2 acres with a steam saw mill and shop on it. Sheriff E A Allen directs the sales for the cases of C A Vaneps and J I Colegrove.
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