State officials named for county offices
State Treasurer Wm. B. Hart of Dauphin, Register and Recorder 8. H. Briggs of Glade, District Attorney J. W. Dunkle of Clarendon, County Commissioners M. Crocker of Brokenstraw, Phil N. Robinson of South West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. B. Hart
Dauphin
Register and Recorder
H. Briggs
Glade
J. W. Dunkle
Clarendon
M. Crocker
Brokenstraw
Phil
N. Robinson
South West
Renewal offer for Mai and Philadelphia ress papers
The notice promotes a one year subscription at $1.75 in advance for all subscribers old or new. The Press is described as a large first class Republican journal delivering detailed general and political news. The Matt promises full local news coverage for Warren County readers to informed voters. Liberal terms for local clubs. The best time to start is now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Philadelphia
United States
Matt
Warren County
Campaign Subscription Offer for 25 Cents
A political appeal promotes the Max newspaper with a three month rate of 25 cents, valid until January 1, 1888, claiming a solid Republican paper delivering all the news and encouraging immediate subscriptions.
Extraordinary 1887 Offer From American Agriculturist
A bold subscription pitch offers The Mail, The American Agriculturist for fifteen months, the Encyclopaedia of Natural History, and engravings for three dollars. Includes post paid delivery and specimen pages upon request, with mailing address at 751 Broadway New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Agriculturist
Ison Wale
Sompeneranrer
Vesnies
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Garfield
Sebaahes
Broadway
New York
Cyclopedia of Natural History
Eligibility to Vote for Unregistered Individuals under Tax and Residency Proof
The text outlines requirements for unregistered voters to prove eligibility. A claimant must present a qualified local voter as a voucher, swear residency in the division for two months before the election, and attest to U.S. citizenship, state residency, and tax payment. Naturalized citizens must specify court details. affidavits are kept by the Election Board. If approved, the voter is added to taxables or age lists accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Election Board
New York Stands on Saratoga Convention Votes
The N Y Sun notes the Saratoga Convention was not for Cleveland and cannot be misrepresented. The World polled 335 delegates with 160 for Cleveland 43 for Hill 128 noncommittal and others scattered. The Labor vote average exceeds 50,000 while Prohibition falls short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Saratoga
Cleveland
Hill
Sun
Prohibition Party Faces Liquor Leagues Across Regions
The article notes a split within Tus Maiv politics as liquor groups organize nationwide to defeat the Prohibition party and oppose the Republican stance on temperance. It questions why the Prohibition third party would aid its opponents and criticizes leadership as impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Prohibition Party
Arrow
Republican Party
Friends of Temperance
Up the Hill Chapter Two Read by Celia Sanford
The second chapter of an engaging story titled Up the Hill by Celia Sanford is presented this week. The familiar serial continues with warm family appeal and inviting reader attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Sanford
Republican Vote Emphasized As Essential This Year
The message urges Republicans to vote this year with the claim that any stay-at-home Republican aids Democrats. It frames political participation as crucial for future elections and labels non-voters as assisting the opposing party.
Democrats Aim to Carry State Despite Republican Inactivity
In a political footnote the Democrats press to win statewide control amid GOP inaction while challengers urge voters to act and shape the election landscape across key regions.
Congressional Plan for Erie Crawford District Nominations
A joint Corry committee in the Erie and Crawford district endorsed a direct popular vote plan for nominating candidates. They dismissed three methods and urged equal access for all candidates across counties Venango Warren McKean and Cameron. They stressed majority rule and timely district-wide agreement among leading Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie and
Crawford
Corry
Venango
Warren
McKean
Cameron
Crawford County Judgeship Race Sparks Lawyer Support Shifts
The Crawford County race for president judge splits observers with Judge Church seeking re election as a Democrat and Republican challenger Henderson gaining bar support. The Titusville paper opposes Church citing recent reversals as a factor. bar members favor Henderson hoping for a better record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Church
Henderson
Titusville
Galbraith
Erie County
Supreme Court
Taylor
Venango County
Judge Brown
Warren County
Judge Church
Crawford Journal
Brown
Civil Service Reform Under Fire as Spoils System Grows
Editorial argues President Cleveland has expanded the spoils system despite claiming Civil Service reform. It accuses him of removing Republicans for party gain, labeling long-time public servants incompetent or dishonest, and questions the reform’s sincerity and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Civil Service Reform
Cleveland Randell Fight in State Convention
Randall defied President Cleveland after a letter tried to bar certain government employees from supporting him. He vowed to expose the President’s methods and carry the war into Africa. Scott and Singerly aligned as the Convention backed Randall, denying Cleveland full machine support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland-Randall
Randall
Cleveland
Africa
Scott
Singerly
Pennsylvania
Congressman Scott Presents 10000 Havana Cigars to President Cleveland
The report says Congressman Scott delivered 10 000 Havana cigars to President Cleveland. It asks if this gesture signals the Democratic endorsement Scott hopes to secure at the convention, implying the move may be doomed or dismissed as mere show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tury
Scott
Cleveland
Prohibition Fails in Democratic Areas After East Tennessee Vote
East Tennessee supported Prohibition by about 20 000 votes while Democratic regions defeated it. The old sumptuary legislation carried the day in those areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
The Party That Keeps Pledges Gains Trust
A proverb notes that trust follows from vow-keeping in politics. It emphasizes integrity and consistency in fulfilling commitments as the hallmark of a reliable party.
Obstruction Experiment Performed by Blind Institution Leader
Mr Harri son of the New York Institution for the Blind describes a test where a blind boy walking toward him encounters an unseen obstruction when the observer raises a hand near the boy’s face. The boy jerks away, confirming awareness without direct contact. The experiment has been repeated successfully in many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harrison
New York Institution For the Blind
Benign specific for liver disorders touted in 19th century ad
The text extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for biliousness and liver trouble. It claims quick, thorough relief from nausea headaches and digestive symptoms, and also promotes kidney bladder health and convalescence. It further calls it a grand remedy for fever and ague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Visiting Card Styles Printed At Main Office
The Main office prints new visiting card styles in neat, modern formats. Finely printed designs emphasize clarity and professional presentation for quick identification and branding.
Liquor interests unite with Democrats to target Republicans
A Philadelphia Press analysis says Pennsylvania's organized liquor element plans to enter politics with a unity aimed at defeating the Republican State ticket and influencing local races. Brewers in Harrisburg pledge funds to back Democrats, seeking repeal of Sunday laws and High License, with implications for next year’s statewide campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
State Liquor League
Democratic Campaign
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Valley Views and Obits in County Correspondence
Oct 1 notes beauty in the valley as visitors arrive including Mrs Horace Boardman and family. Obituary for Otto Steinburg, Swedish-born father of prominent musician Mrs Damon. Funeral in Columbus, with Masonic honors for 28 year old William Loveland from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Boardman
Gertie Maguire
Pittsfield
Rachel Gifford
Westfield
Chauncey Messenger
Jack Frost
Otto Steinburg
Sweden
Damon
Columbus
Charlie Stuart
Youngsville
P. L. Wright
New York
May Wright
West
N. F. Wright
William Loveland
England
Long Branch
N. J
Geo. Yates
Clarksville
Fairn
Manual Education in Jamestown Schools
The Jamestown Democrat notes nearly seven years of S. G. Love leading manual education for boys and girls. It details sewing, knitting, printing, cooking, tool use, and paper folding across primary to shop rooms, with Kellogg & Co. releasing a volume explaining Jamestown methods under Love and Misses Mary and Vesta Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Democrat
S. G. Love
Institute
Jamestown
E. L. Kellogg & Co
New York
Mary Willard
Vesta Willard
Public Debt Fall Noted and Wide Range of Late News
September public debt reduction stood at 14247969 dollars. Prohibition amendment in Tennessee reportedly defeated by about 10000 votes. Blaine travels among Swiss lakes and heads to Paris. John C Fremont at 74 remains vigorous. Apple crop failures but cider production remains adequate. Long-lived ex senators listed as Simon Cameron James Bradbury Jefferson Davis Hannibal Hamlin. Jenny Lind reportedly stricken with partial paralysis and near 68. Rockefeller buys 800 acres in Westchester for grand Hudson River residence. August immigrant total 37308 with Germany England Wales Ireland Sweden Norway Russia Scotland Italy leading origins. California real estate bubble anticipated to burst within months. deferred payments projected at 45000000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Blaine
Swiss Lakes
Paris
John C. Fremont
Rocky Mountains
New el Dorado
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
James Bradbury
Maine
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Hannibal Hamlin
Vienna
Jenny Lind
America
Rockefeller
Standard Oil King
Westchester County
N. Y
Hudson
Germany
England
Wales
Ireland
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Scotland
Italy
California
San Diego
Sacramento
Bell Defeat in Patent Case Shocks Telephony Field
In a Boston federal ruling Judge Colt sustained a demurrer to the United States suit seeking cancellation of two Bell Telephone Company patents. The decision dismisses the bill as a matter of law, with an appeal likely to reach the Supreme Court.
Grand Army parade and political news across the nation
Reports detail Grand Army of the Republic events in Indianapolis and St. Louis with large processions. Other items include Judge Rea elected Commander in Chief, civic milestones, labor disputes, ship and rail developments, militia calls in Texas, and national political conventions in Massachusetts and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cleve
Yeaten Say
State House
St. Louis
Str. Louis
John P. Rea
Minneapolis
Grand Army
Rea
Slocum
New York
Anthony
Kansas
Grier
Scattering
Warner
Anthony and
Nelson Cole
Missouri
John C. Linahan
New Hampshire
Lawrence Donahue
Ae Anderson
Prohibition Defeated in Tennessee in Narrow Vote
Tennessee voters appear to have defeated the proposed prohibition amendment though final results may take days. Returns from remote areas trickle in while officials tally the state wide outcome amid contest over the measure.
An Ivy Spray in St. Nicholas October issue
In the October St. Nicholas, a charming opening by Miss Alcott titled An Ivy Spray unfolds. The birmless tale follows a brave girl who dances her way to happiness, reflecting hopeful notes for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Insurance Shields Homes. A Plan for Avert Loss
A poem extols life and property insurance as a divine benefit protecting families from sudden disaster. It argues insurance eases the cost of death or accident by preserving homes for widows and orphans, providing stability for a wife and children through an insurance fund.
Grain prices and flour offerings announced
Advertisement lists white wheat, Conewango snow flour and corn meal bolted chop feed bran oats and other grain products with prices and notes that prices vary with grain markets.
Singing Willow Tit Willow Ballad Fragment
A coastal vignette recites a playful verse in which a narrator consoles a maiden by the shore and offers to take her to a theater performance. The dialogue references East Lynne and Ada Gray as the imagined spectacle, ending with the maiden’s cautious acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Gray
East Lynne
Gulf
State News Briefs from York County and Beyond
A Pennsylvania act imposes a thirty day imprisonment and a $20 fine on election officers and assessors who drink while performing duties. Barbed wire fences without neighbor consent may not be used for boundary markers, or owners face liability for injuries to stock. A Washington Greene county border anomaly shows a couple living split across counties. A Sun day school workers convention will meet in Harrisburg October 11 12 13 opened by Governor Beaver. Couriers will carry delegates at reduced rail rates. York County preserves veterans from the War of 1812 with two survivors aged about 90s. Supreme Court sits in Pittsburgh with Justice Williams taking his seat. Alice Gilbert of Chambersburg pleaded guilty to profanity and paid a $3.50 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Kimball
Elgin
Lil
Concord
New Hampshire
Lynchburg
Virginia
Barrett
New York
General Pryor
Supreme Court
Gadbout
Quebec
Bunch
Illinois
T. B. Sims
Memphis
Tennessee
Standard Oil Gang
Buffalo
Connellsville
Philadelphia
Peru
Indiana
J. Robbins
Robbins
New York Supreme Court
Jake Sharp
Sing Sing
Court of Appeals
Michigan City Company
Oceanic Steamship Company
Santa Fe Railroad
San Diego
Liverpool
Sydney
Rowan County
Kentucky
Tolliver
G. O. Barnes
Carolina P. Guelph
Queen Victoria
Joan Brown
Montreal
McGarigie
Baxter
Kilbarry
Ireland
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa River
Pembroke
Ontario
Matagorda County
Tex
Houston
Thistle
Atlantic
Great Britain
America
Cowes
Paris
Massachusetts Republicans
Boston
Oliver Ames
J. Q. A. Brackett
H. B. Pierce
W. Beard
C. R. Ladd
A. J. Waterman
Saratoga
New York City
Tammany Hall
County
Irving Hall
Atic
Hill
Cleveland
Charles E. Tabor
Edward Wemple
L. J. Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Gilmore
Wilke
Elliston
Toledo
Ohio
George Ripplemaker
Ripplemaker
Minneapolis
Enterprise
Texas
Ballinger
Ees
Indiana “White
Bolden
Indiana Kuklux
Edward Burgess
Volunteer
Aff
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Washington
Green
Greene
Harrisburg
Beaver
William Cowan
Lower Chanceford
Robert Ramsay
Beach Bottom
York County
Pittsburg
Justice Williams
Tioga County
Reaver
Rew Advertisements by Virtue of Warren Orphans Court
Under the Orphans Court decree dated September 1887 O C Allen surviving administrator advertises two parcels for sale in Warren County Pennsylvania. The first is a 1.5 acre Conewango Township lot with a large frame dwelling and barn bounded by public roads and Curtis estate and John Chatten. The second is an undivided one half of 50 acres in Glade Township bounded by tract Nos 5533 5534 and No 5965. Sale to occur at 10 o clock October 25 1887 on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan’s Court
Warren County
Conewango Township
Warren Co
Curtis
John Chatten
Glade Township
O. C . Babcock
Court House
Borough of
Warren
Brokenstraw Township
W. A. Irvine
Titus
Crippen
Priscilla York
Co. G. Babcock
G. A. Jackson
O. C. Babcock
D. R. Henderson
Bullock Oil Company
Hast Oil Creek Company
Bailey & Joy
Henderson Farm
George Burt
John Urley
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Met
Henry W. Williams
Tioga
O. J. Gunning
Freehold
A. E. Pelton
WM. Jewell
Conewango
Wrightsville
BELL
Colt
American Bell Telephone Company
A. Graham Bell
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Shepley
Tucson
Ant
San Carlos
Florence
A. J. Smith
Logan Post
Springfield
Mass
Department of Missouri
President
Exchange
John Sill
Fred E.ssill
Warre
General Produce Market
Goodrich & Fehlman
Y. Hyson
Japan
Rio
Java
N. C
Sills Co
Alice Gilbert
Chambersburg
Ee Hall
Wagner & Reis
John L. Kerr
Night
L. G. Noyes
Chas. A. Watkins
Isabel
Madam Vine
Noyes’ Drug Store
West End
R. Ward
West Water Street
Tam
Carpenter
E. P. Carpenter Co
Brattleboro
D. G. Curtis
Sterling, Packard and
Alleger
Ludlow
O. C. Allen
S. T. Allen
Mary
D. A. Gardner
Warren, Pa
R. A. Love
Penna Agricultural Works
A. B. Farquhar & Son
York
J.K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Postoffice
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Janforth
Variety Hall
George Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Advertising Bureau
Roel
Chas. R. Henry
Second ST
Cery
Henry’s
Morck Bro
August Morck
Optician
Struthers
Warr
Struthers, Wells &C
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
James Broder
Bradford
Bradford and
Allegany
Grterm
Philip Bysecker
IAS
Hoffman Block
Market Street
Ludlow House
John T. Hill
W. White
Conewango Foundry
Warren, Penn
Cloak and Suit
Newmarkets
Raglans
P. O
Exposition Park
Allegheny
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Christian Smith
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
M. Waters
P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
W. D. Brown
A. Hertzel
Geo
N. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Transatds
U. S
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Liberty
Warren,La
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