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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1888

Page

2

Warren area slates for local offices listed

Voters in Warren area are presented with a slate of names for local offices including congress assembly voters and sheriff. Warren Academy trustees candidates P M Garcelon Spring Creek, Sterling Green Kinzua, with D A Arird Warren for prothonotary and clerk of courts.

VOR Congress Lewis ¥. Watson Warren VCR Assembly CG. C. Thompson Henry Fuellhart Tidioute WOR D. A. Arird Warren Academy P. M. Garcelon Spring Creek Sterling Green Kinzua

Insulting Christians and civic duty debated in paper

A heated letter criticizes the Arrow editor for insulting Christians and accuses him of hypocrisy toward temperance aims. It questions Christian voters who back a saloon party and argues against hellish rebukes from a paper that harms Christian causes.

Arrow

Rendition of Venango Warren McKean Convenes for Congress Race

Democratic conferees from Venango Warren and McKean met in Oil City to fill the vacancy left by Geo Maloney Franklin. Warren dropped Rev W A Rankin and McKean Venango unanimously nominated Rankin. Rankin gave a speech calling for a vigorous campaign with speeches glee clubs processions and camp fires on hills and valleys.

Ranking Congress Venango Warren McKean Oil City Geo. Maloney Franklin Cameron Col. Watson W. A. Rankin Maloney

Pay Your Taxes to Vote in General Election

The notice urges voters to pay state or county taxes within two years to be eligible for the November 6 general election. October 6 is the last payment day, and Republicans who have neglected this must act now. Young men who voted last year must pay a poll tax to vote this year.

General Assembly Commonwealth of Pennsylvania A. Love Warren Court of Common Pleas Warren County The United States R. A. Love Sheriff's Office

Subscriptions Open for Low Rates Through Jan 1 1889

Ture Mai offers mail delivery at 25 cents for the period from this week to January 1 1889. The Phila Weekly Press is available at 1 dollar seventy five cents for a full year. Subscribe now for value.

Phila

War Department order favors Democrats in armories jobs

Ongoing criticism arises over a circular directing that Republican employees in armories and arsenals be dismissed while Democratic staff receive preference. The administration is accused of practicing spoils system under Civil Service reform guise, with insiders noting the move as a long-standing pattern exposed by the new directive.

Secretary of War

Illinois Methodist Minister dodges voting clash with Harrison

An Illinois Methodist minister who four years ago voted for St John now plans to back Gen Harrison. A Prohibitionist pressed him about voting as he prays. He replied he would vote as he prays but would not engage in foolish praying this year. Some voters in the area are urged to imitate the minister.

Trey Tell St John Gen. Harrison F. A. Archer Brigg WM. H. Ckel

Minister declines Prohibition nomination for Legislature

Rev. A B Rockhill of the M E Church declines the Northampton county Prohibitionist nomination for the Legislature. He says the Republican party has done more for temperance than any other and cannot support the third party Prohibition movement. He will vote for Harrison and Morton.

A. B. Rockhill M. E. Church Northampton County Harrison Morton

Cabinet reform push funds totaled fifty thousand dollars

The New York Sun notes President Cleveland’s $10,000 check was joined by cabinet members Bayard Whitney Fairchild and Dickinson, each contributing $10,000, totaling $50,000 for civil service reform.

N. Y. Sun Cleveland Messrs. Bayard, Whitney, Fairchild and Dickinson

Burns Seeks Erie Congressional Seat in Hopeless Race

James R. Burns of Erie is named as legatee of Scott for a congressional bid in the Erie district. With Scott absent this year, Burns faces a futile contest against Culbertson, accepting the empty honor of running in a race unlikely to elect a winner.

James R. Burns Erie Scott Burns Culbertson

Kerr Nominated by Democrats for 28th District Congress

James Kerr of Clearfield is nominated by Democrats to run for Congress in the 28th district now represented by Gen Patton who defeated Hall of Elk. The nomination signals a contest to succeed the incumbent.

James Kerr Clearfield Gen. Patton Hall

Prohibition Candidate Wolfe Denies Cleveland Vote

Wolfe, long associated with Prohibition, denies plans to vote directly for Cleveland this year and states he will support Fisk instead. The remark prompts questions about his true political stance and intentions.

Wolfe Prohibition Cleveland Fisk the Hodds

Blaine Addresses Monster Meeting and Midwest Tour

Blaine spoke to a large mass meeting in New York on the 29th and planned to travel west to speak in Michigan Illinois and Indiana amid his campaign schedule.

Mx. Blaine New York Michigan Ilinois Indiana

Republican Tariff Bill Moves Toward Senate Report

The Republican tariff bill has reached the Senate Committee and may be reported soon. It proposes repealing the tobacco tax totaling 25 million, the fruit brandy tax 1.5 million, and alcohol used in the arts 18 million, with a 50 percent sugar duty cut totaling 28 million. Total revenue reduction targets about 75 million, with possible adjustments in full Committee. Other options include full tobacco tax repeal or partial, sugar duty repeal up to 56 million or 28 million with 50 percent cuts, and alcohol tax changes. metal duties show little change, iron and steel duties unified, wool and lumber remain taxed.”

Senate Committee Senate

G A R Commander-in-Chief Warner Calls Unity in Cirular Letter

Major William Warner, new Commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issues Circular Letter No 1 urging all Department Commanders and posts to touch elbows and keep step. He seeks an earnest year of active work, pledging fraternity charity and loyalty as a common platform. Comrades’ political and religious opinions are to be respected and protected.

William Warner Grand Army of the Republic

Uncomfortable Bed Curtin Opposes Cleveland Tariff Plan

Former Governor Curtin, once a Whig and Republican, now criticizes President Cleveland's tariff proposal. He rejects Free Trade as harmful to labor and industry, insisting on a protective tariff. Curtin notes his discomfort with Democratic leadership and adherence to state loyalty.

Curtin Democracy Keystone Cleveland

Arkansas Court Rules Cider Is Alcoholic Beverage

The court holds that cider is an alcoholic beverage derived from apple juice fermentation and cannot be sold in states prohibiting sale of alcohol. It notes cider alcohol content ranges from five to ten percent, higher than most ale and beer, and thus falls under liquor statutes.

Fue uUnitieu UvuUrl Arkansas

How They Fool Us Senate report at Fortress Monroe

Senator Beck prepares the Democratic tariff bill report at Fortress Monroe. Parsee Moore, an English importers’ agent in the United States, assists and is likely the real author. The piece warns the Democrats may push further than the Mills bill, urging voters not to be fooled again by a shrewd specialist.

Beck Fortress Monroe Parsee Moore United States Moore

No Crusade Debate on Free Trade Sparks Tribune Critique

The Los Angeles Tribune quotes Mr. Cleveland saying no crusade for Free Trade and mocks the Mills bill. It notes only $70,000,000 of American goods on the free list and nearly 200 U S industries facing competition with cheap foreign labor, likening it to stealing hens.

The Los Angeles Tribune Cleveland

Selections Nears Brook Rally With Mackey and Lee

Chairman Quay has secured Capt. C. W. Mackey and J. W. Lee of this district for stump speeches in New York. They are seasoned campaigners and staunch supporters of Republican measures and men. Expect larger majorities as they speak.

Quay C. W. Mackey J. W. Lee New York

Agriculture yields set records across crops this year

This year’s agricultural products will be worth at least 10 million dollars more than last year at current prices. The corn crop leads with about 2,015,000 bushels, an increase of over 550,000 bushels, outweighing any losses in wheat and cotton yields. Oats and hay also show record yields, with potatoes performing well.

President funds doubt removed over $10000 campaign check

A check for 10000 dollars drawn on Riggs & Co blank forms was presented to Charles J. Canda. The report states the president did contribute to the campaign fund, and the earlier doubt about the donation has been cleared. Charles J. Canda is the recipient of the check.

Atl Riggs & Co Charles J. Canda

Question at Issue Ep Mam on Northern and Southern supremacy

The piece argues the central question is whether Northern humanitarian policy or Southern aristocratic, slaveholding principles will prevail. It contends Northern policy seeks worker independence and uplift, while Southern policy favors domination and class privilege, with current federal favoritism toward the North under President Cleveland. It questions temperance advocates risking capital to push their standard amid political fear of losing gains.

Cleveland

How it was Done in the Dakota Republican Convention

The Aberdeen Republican recounts the Dakota Republican Convention where General Allen from the North lost the delegate contest to the South, praising Col Geary and noting the North’s discipline. Key figures include Pettigrew Edgerton King Moody Gifford Campbell Ward Hughes Bentley Geary and Cass County’s delegation. Allen remains chairman, lauded for firmness and fair handling.

Dakota Gen. Allen Aberdeen Republican Warren County Watertown Moody Edgerton Pettigrew Gifford Kanouse King Grigsby Campbell Central Dakota South Dakota North Col Geary Cass Col. Geary Geo. Ward Grand Forks Hughes Bentley Bismarck Root Barnes Mathews Haggert Green Dodge Cass County Territorial Committee

Jamestown Meeting Highlights Col Watson as Favored Third Term T: Jamestown meeting highlights Col Watson as favored third term

Gov. Fora ker of Ohio spoke at a Jamestown outdoor gathering last week with many Warren county Republicans in attendance. Col. L. F. Watson of Warren was among the listeners and is described as a two term former congressman and a strong favorite to win a third. The Jamestown News lauds his qualifications and district service.

Jamestown Gov. Foraker Ohio Warren County Col. Watson Col L. F. Watson Warren Congress Pennsylvania

High tariffs and protectionism voice from T. V. Powderly

Powderly declares himself a staunch protectionist and American labor ally. He opposes tariff reductions and urges a nationwide tariff wall so high that no foreign goods can enter, arguing for protection from coast to coast.

Republican Torchlight Parade Draws Thirty Thousand in Pennsylvan ia

In a statewide wave of mass meetings the city hosted a monster torchlight parade with about 30,000 participants. A mass meeting followed at the Academy of Music with addresses by Senator Joseph R. Hawley of Connecticut and Congressman Dingley of Maine among others.

Penna Puntaperruia Academy of Music Joseph R. Hawley Connecticut Dingley Maine

Two Ways to Relieve the Bowels in Health

The piece contrasts two remedies for bowel relief. It endorses Hostetters Bitters as a nonviolent but thorough option that restores a regular body habit, clears the intestinal canal, and benefits liver and kidney function while mitigating rheumatic pains gout and malaria tendencies.

Africa and Oil Liniment Best Remedy for Stiff Joints

An old advertisement asserts Africa and Oil Liniment as the best remedy for stiff joints attributed to L G Noyes. The claim presents a period style medical remedy endorsement without modern medical context.

Africa L. G. Noyes

Political jabs and court orders in early news

A collage of political polemics and public notices from 19th century press includes barbs at Democratic press, praise for Gen Harrison, and sharp quips about voting patterns. It notes Y M C A Pennsylvania meet in Allentown October 11 to 14, a castor oil bet in Washburn, and Governor Beaver’s pardon of Milton Weston. It also mentions civil service reform and a Supreme Court justice’s quiet retort about his library.

Pennsylvania Allentown Washburn N. Y Milton Weston S. V. Benet Ordance Springfield Rock Island New York West Troy Philadelphia Bernicia Cleveland Herald Gray Supreme Court Washington Boston Herald

Bucktails Reunite in Bradford and Plan Gettysburg Memorial

About 100 Bucktails from across the region gathered in Bradford for a war reunion with touching scenes as veterans relived battles. They voted to erect a memorial building at Gettysburg with a room to preserve relics from the Companies. The article also recounts how the unit earned the name Bucktails from Col Kane and Capt Blanchard after a deer tail insignia story.

Bradford Gettysburg T. W. Borchers McKean County James Blair Tibets House Blanchard Smethport Col. Kane Sackett’s Mills Lock Haven Harrisburg

St Nicholas October issue highlights wide range of children’s content

The October number of St Nicholas marks the 36th volume and 18th year with rich departments and many illustrations. It features Emma Lazarus portrait frontispiece, Richard Jeffries on An English Deer Park, Theodore Roosevelt Frontier Types, George Kennan on the Siberian Exile system, and plans of campaign. Includes Our National Military System, stories, poems, and a Wide Awake story Shut-Ins by Elia Peattie, plus Kate Gannett Well on the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Prospectus for 1889 announces serials by Trobridge and Sidney. Annual price is $2.40. specimen five cents.

Emma Lazarus New York Richard Jeffries Alfred Parsons Bryan Hook Theodore Roosevelt Remington George Kennan Elia Peattie Kate Gannett Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Trobridge David Vane David Crane Margaret Sidney Susan Coolidge Charles R. Talbot D. Lothrop Company Boston

Randolph Fair a Big Success Aboard by Local Editor

The Randolph New York fair was a big success with the editor of this paper noting attendance on Tuesday. The piece ends with a playful jab wishing the editor had also attended the Warren fair to boost its success.

Randolph, N. Y Bear Lake Warren Fair

Call and buy your oil cloths at A A Davis and Co

Local retailer A A Davis and Co advertises oil cloths for kitchen and table use. The note urges customers to call for purchases and orders.

A.A. Davis & Co

Introducing Italian Queens in Warren County Beekeeping

W. J. Davis of Youngsville Pa recounts the shift from black to Italian bees since 1866, noting improved stock through queen introduction. He describes practical methods for introducing Italian queens, benefits like higher profits, and the longevity of queens versus workers, with historical context and farmer-focused comparisons.

Warren County Richard Colvin Baltimore Langstroth Chester Jersey W. J. Davis Youngsville

Republican meetings sweep county last week in scattered towns

Last week in Sugar Grove Clarendon Dugall Scandia Glade Run Kinzua and Cherry Grove Republicans held rallies formed clubs and raised poles. Speakers included Hon. W M Lindsey W W Wilbur C A Peterson Rev W L Riley and others with Warren Glee Club singing and large enthusiastic turnouts. An upcoming Oct 10 Bear Lake event features banquet and pole raising with speakers O C Allen C C Thompson W E Rice and John Hancock inviting all.

Sugar Grove McDonald’s Hall W. M. Lindsey W. W. Wilbur Clarendon Warren Glee Club Rice Yates Dunkle Dugall Pittsfield Scandia Elk Township Wilbur C. A. Peterson W. L. Riley Glade Run Glee Club Messrs Higgins Thompson Peterson Kinzua Knapp Republican Glee Club Messrs. Schofield Sandstrom Cherry Grove Donly and McCalmont Bear Lake O. C. Allen C. C. Thompson W. E. Rice Warren John Hancock, Esq Panama N.Y Hustlers

Warren county Gents clothing store and mill ad notes

Buckwheat Huller and Refiner enabled Dunskerhast Blane 19s3t DUCA W UUVEL 2 hvut Kourrat Henderson Proprs Allegheny Mills Warren Pa Gents Furnishing Goods at Warren Warren store below Carver House run by A Weiss overhauled with large stock of serviceable fashionable clothing Spring suits Boys clothes save you money Bear wae in mind Dr Henry Baxters Mandrake Bitters cost 25 cents Rupture Cure by Dr J B Mayer 831 re St Philadelphia no operation, thousands cured Advice free circular available.

Warren County Carver House A. Weiss Warren J.B Mayer Phila

Temperance Convention at Russell Focuses on Work and Faith

The D A V and P R R train brought W C T U members to Russell where they organized a convention session at the church. Mrs L D Wetmore was reelected president. reports showed strong county progress, funds raised, and broad support, with praise for Mrs Leavitt’s world outreach and local hospitality.

Warren County Russell William Kate Johnny March Corry L. D. Wetmore Cor. Sec’y Duck Henry Kingdom of Christ Mother Johnson Tidioute Sugar Grove Warren State Union Signal Breckenridge W. V. Hazeltine

Reed House Erie Changes Hands Under Coleman Co

The Reed House at Erie is now operated by W B Coleman and Co with Mr Coleman bringing over twenty years of hotel experience from New York and other eastern cities. The hotel is one of the largest and most pleasant in Western Pennsylvania. Daily rates are 2, 2.50, and 3 dollars with 2 dollar rates on upper floors. beds, table, and attendance remain first class. The new management aims to provide a homey, clean, comfortable stay at moderate prices.

Reed House Erie W. B. Coleman & Co Coleman New York City Penna

Morris and Mullen Form Drug Store Partnership

Announcement reports J B Mullen joining Morris in the Morck Drug Store to form Morris and Mullen. The note praises Mullen as reliable and well known in the oil region, promises best cigar brands, and advertises Downs Elixir and new footwear at local stores Northrop's and Vassar-Boot.

J. B. Mullen Morck Morris & Mullen Mullen Merck Drug Store Key West Northrop

Real Estate Transfers Record From Local Sheriff Sales

Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances across Kinzua Bear Lake Mead Sugar Grove South West and surrounding towns. Transfers include Sheriff mediated deeds and private sales with sums ranging from 50 to 22 502 dollars for properties in Mead and surrounding communities, involving numerous couples and individuals.

Green J. C. Fuller Kinzua Adelbert Blanchard H.C. Hawkins James W. Hawkins Bear Lake W. M. Wilson Olaf Benson Pine Grove David Harris J. H. Hunter South West B. F. Morris A. H. McKelvy Mead J. A. Waterhouse Wm. Keegan Mary Peterson Magnus Hultberg Sugar Grove Magnus Hultburg Charles A. Erickson Victor A. Gustafson C. H. Reno Esther Reno Spring Creek O. P. Loveland Same Thos. Hackett A. J. Thompson Amos York Laura Morrison Brokenstraw G. W. Shutt F. D. Morrison Samuel Fertig J. H. Nichols Rosetta Cooper Eldred Mad Alger Fred. Wright Henry McConnell Frank Loomis Pittsfield Sam’s Hill Caroline Hill Victoria M. Walker Minerva B. Griswold Pleasant

A Big Yarn Stock At Patterson's Store

Patterson's advertises a wide yarn selection including Columbia Germantown Midnight Germantown Starlight Knitting Worsted German Knitting Worsted Saxony Shetland Wool Flora Fairy Zephyr Sonora Yarn Ice Mohair Wool Reliance Yarn Pompadour Wool Cashmere Yarns Spanish Yarn Eiderdown Wool and Zephyrs in 2 4 and 8 fold varieties.

Patterson’s Columbia Germantown Midnight Germantown Starlight Saxony

Prices paid by Warren dealers list commodities

Prices paid by Warren dealers for various goods including apples, butter, beans, pork, cheese, eggs, hams, lard, onions, potatoes, flour, sugar, coffee, tea, corn meal, rice, timothy and clover seed, salt, kerosene, and oil. The fragmentary OCR shows multiple product names and units with no clear dates or totals.

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