Brace and Bounty Gains Support in County Vote
In Sugar Grove on October 15 1886 the Democratic slate defends the bounty law for foxes and wildcats praising Mr Brace for securing the measure in Harrisburg. They argue the bounty benefits farmers and poultry and note county costs are modest while profits return to taxpayers. They pledge to reelect Brace and oppose a Republican Greenbacker Postmaster candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Warren County
Crawford
Erie
Mr. Brace
Brace
Sugar Grove
W. L. Scott
Loupy McKery
Amos Johnson
George Haupix
A. F. Wilcox
Donald Stuart
D. Dalrymple
Alvin Martin
Jonan McKeEvy
Alford Alger
Janet Bindley
Avex McIntyre
Frank A. Martin
R. Delrymple
Barker for Associate Judge: honorable service and trust
The letter defends Mr. Barker against rumors of a dishonorable discharge. It asserts he served faithfully, was honorably discharged, and is wounded from service. It highlights his G. A. R. membership, Republican support, family legal lineage, and fitness for the bench, urging supporters to vote for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Judge King
New York State
Scott Haven Miners Face Continued Grievance
The Ledger hints no trouble yet miners say conflict grows as grinding owner pressure increases. Workers fear losing jobs and accuse oppression aimed at enriching the owner, with miners described by their ragged condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail
Scott Haven
Ledger
Mar
Scott
Rebels Awarded Office Not Pensioned by Democrats
Democrats claim the soldier issue is resolved yet review shows rebel soldiers appointed by the current administration receive offices while pensions are denied. The text notes these individuals previously fought for the Democrats and express party rewards through placements rather than pensions.
Silent vote by Repullian aids Democrats in Beaver ticket
A Repullian who abstains from the election is described as casting a silent vote against Gen. Beaver and the ticket, thereby aiding the Democratic party in the political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Beaver
Democratic Party
W L Scott Vote Record Urges Free Trade Stance
A reminder highlights that every W L Scott congressional vote favored free trade and opposed protectionism, urging voters to recall the stance at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Scott
Congress
Knights of Labor Embrace White and Black Workers in Richmond Convention
The Knights of Labor promotes labor unity across races and aims to break racial prejudice in the South. Powderly defends inviting a colored delegate to uplift the colored race, noting workers compete regardless of color and that Southern blacks must be educated. He questions why Southern Congressmen opposed colored seating while stressing independence from outside invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Labor
Richmond
F. F. Vs
Powderly
South
Congress
Erie miners rally against Scott as Mackey favored by workers
In Erie last week working men held large meetings where John Jarrett and Miles Humphrey lambasted Congressman Scott over miner treatment. Scott attended and pressed for a hearing while his backers grew boisterous. The workforce seems set to vote for Mackey, believing him wiser for labor.
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Erie
John Jarrett
Miles Humphrey
Scott
Mackey
Webster supports stronger oleomargarine tax in letter
Erie county resident Z L Webster replies to Mackey saying he opposes repeal of the oleomargarine law and would push amendments to raise the tax to protect farming and dairy interests. He argues the current two cent tax aids bogus butter and harms farmers by letting counterfeit products compete with genuine dairy goods. Charles W Mackey signs the reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. L. Webster
Erie County
Mr. Mackey
Scott
Franxkiry
Summit, Erie Co
Congress
Cuas
W. Mackey
Democratic Difficulties Highlight Civil Service Reform Debate
The Indiana Civil Service Reform Association finds President Cleveland’s Civil Service promise overridden by practical evasion and alleges corrupt appointments. The report contrasts with Ohio and Indiana corruption disclosures, notes labor and industry tensions, and reports various society, political figures, and events from 1870s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Reform Association of
Indiana
Association of Maryland
Cleveland
Dispatches
Curtis
Ohio
Democratic Party
W. Y. Triune
Congressman Scott Dodges in Washington and Long Branch
The Ledger criticism alleges Mr. Scott hid from duty in Washington while his oleomargarine bill moved, then fled to Long Branch for leisure. It argues a congressman must stay in session and fulfill promises, likening avoidance to an irresponsible farmhand abandoning work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Long Branch
Ledger
The
Mar
Washington
Congress
Iis
Roosevelt and rivals vie for New York mayoral race
The piece notes Theodore Roosevelt as Republican candidate while Abram Hewitt, Henry George, William Wardwell and others run. Irving Hall backs Hewett and the Committee of 100 endorses Roosevelt. The text laments the city’s political machine and hopes for Roosevelt despite strong opposition.
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Tur
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Abram
Hewett
Henry George
Wm. P. Wardwell
Irving Hall
Committee of 100
Roosevelt
Prohibition Candidate Wolfe Angers Parties Across Races
The Philadelphia Press condemns Charles S. Wolfe for denouncing the Republican party while seeking votes as a Prohibition candidate for Governor and urging Union County Republicans to back him for the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Wolfe
Union County
Phila. Press
Mutual benefits of a protective tariff praised by producer and buyer
The text argues that producers and consumers both gain from a protective tariff. It claims protection expands labor and wages, grows population, and creates a domestic market, making the interests of producers and consumers truly mutual.
Beaver's Wilkesbarre Welcome Draws 25000 Fans
An ovation greeted Beaver in Wilkesbarre last Tuesday as an estimated 25 000 people flooded the streets. A mascot shaped like a giant horseshoe was presented by the Luzerne County Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gex
Beaver
Wilkesbarre
Luzerne County
Ingersoll Attacks Cleveland Nomination and Oath
Colonel Ingersoll outlines three clear errors by Mr. Cleveland accepting the nomination taking the oath of office and failing to resign He adds that there would be no fourth error if Ingersoll’s suggestion were acted upon
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Ingersoll
Cleveland
Boss Grocery Offers Sugar 17 Lbs At One Dollar
Sugar priced at 17 pounds for one dollar advertised by Boss Grocery. The message promotes low price on sugar with a single item listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Grocery
Soldiers Orphans School System Report Details 1886
Prof E E Higbee's report on the Soldiers Orphans School system shows 2272 orphans in care as of May 31 1886 with 936 admitted in the prior year. On June 1 1886 there were 1342 applications. total admitted since inception 13743. Last year cost 329749.07 dollars. cumulative cost through May 31 1886 8265957.81. Syndicate schools received 37780.17 Chester Springs 29920.80 M'Allisterville 32020.60 Mercer 37645.57, highest to Soldiers Orphans Institute Philadelphia 41310.35.
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E. E. Higbee
Chester Springs
M’allisterville
Mercer
Mt. Joy
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Institute
Philadelphia
Oleomargarine Bill Debate Spars Farmers Vote
Erie Dispatch denounces the push to secure farmer votes via the oleomargarine bill. The editorial argues Morrison bill support by Mr. Scott harms farmers and labor, labeling the tactic political Buncombe and warning Republicans and protectionists against being swayed by the so called oleomargarine nonsense.
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Scott
Morrison
Ferie Dispatch
Atlas subscription offer for Warren county readers
The Mail and Atlas advertises the Mart and the new Family Atlas of the World for $2 in advance. The atlas alone is valued at $2 and is available nowhere else in Warren county at these rates. The notice urges subscribing now, calling it the best possible time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Auction of 83 thoroughbred horses fetches $142,875
Mr P Sorituaro of Jobestown New Jersey sold his famed stable at auction last Friday. The 83 horses brought $142,875 with Iroquois the Derby winner going to Gen W H Jackson of Belle Meade Farm Tennessee for $20,000 the highest price on the list. Pizarro sold for $7,500 the next highest.
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P. Sorituaro
Jobestown
New Jersey
Gen. W. H. Jackson
Belle Meade Farm
Tennesee
Pizarro
Wonderful Cures From Hoyt Co Druggists Rome Ga
Rome druggists report outstanding results from Dr King's New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve over two years. They claim several pronounced consumption cases cured with a few bottles, used with Electric Bitters. Sold by A W Morck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
A. W. Morck
Keystone Clothing Ad Seeks Men’s Fancy Suits
Wants to buy a suit for men in worsted or diagonal fabrics. Keystone Clothing Company advertises a selection for formal wear and dress suits.
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Keystone Clothing Company
Mismanagement and tax relief call from Hewitt on party ruin
Congressman Hewitt of New York, newly selected by Tammany for mayor, criticizes Democratic mismanagement and broken pledges. He urges reducing taxation and freeing raw materials from tariff duties to aid manufacturing, blaming Morrison and Randall and the Speaker for inaction on tariff measures.
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Hewitt
New York
Tammany Democrats
Democratic Party
Chicago
Morrison
Randall
Prohibition’s Mixed Record Across States
The Pittsburg Times notes that prohibition fails in practice in suburbs of Pittsburg where licenses are scarce and liquor is shipped in large quantities. It contrasts prohibition with high license models, cites a physician abandoning prohibition for licensing, and quotes travelers who say liquor is easier to obtain in Iowa than in many states, aligning with Neal Dow’s Maine testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iowa
Union
Kansas
Neal Dow
Maine
Powderly Re-elected Leader of Knights of Labor in 1886
Terence V. Powderly of Scranton elected General Master Workman, Richard Griffiths re-elected General Worthy Foreman, Charles H. Litchman chosen General Secretary, Frederick Turner elected General Treasurer. The assembly amended the constitution to a two year term for officers except the Co operative Board. Membership totals show 729,677 with 702,924 in good standing and 26,753 in arrears as of June 30 1886.
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Richmont
Terence V. Powderly
Scranton
Knights of Labor
Richard Griffiths
Chicago
Worthy
Charles H. Litchman
Marblehead
Mass
Frederick Turner
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Co-operative Board
Turner
Blaine predicts Prohibition clash over vote in Pennsylvania
Boston report quotes Blaine on the Prohibition party causing havoc and aiming to destroy the Republican party in Pennsylvania. He notes the GOP plank calling for submission of the Prohibition question to a popular vote, recalling Maine’s 1858 approach as a model.
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Boston
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Maine
Prohibition
Pledge of a Salve Curing Piles Offered for 25 Cents
An old advertisement proclaims the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and various skin eruptions, guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It promises to cure piles or the purchaser pays nothing, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morck
Manner of Voting Act Regulating Pennsylvania Elections 1867
The act governs voting by tickets in all general and local elections across Pennsylvania. It defines ballot classifications for Judges, State officers, and County officers and details officer eligibility, duties, and procedures for vacancies and attendance. Provisions specify times for returning certificates to the Prothonotary in Warren and mandate public inspection of returns. ends with The Fence Law.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I. R. A. Love
Warren
Auditor General
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Congress
Pennsylvania
Erie
Venango
Warren Co
Warren C
Warren Academy
Senate
House of Representatives
Assembly
Norice
Justices of the Peace
United States
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Sheriff Sale of Warren County Property in 1886
Public auction in Warren Pa on November 8 1886 exposes to sale the defendant John Kiester’s stake in multiple tracts in Brokenstraw township Warren County. The parcels total about 41 3 4 acres plus two other tracts 43 1 4 acres and 200 acres, bounded by Dunns Eddy Allegheny river Archibalds land Kingsley York Rowley and Crippen. Sale proceeds to satisfy John M Thompson's claim via writ of Fieri Facias.
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Columbus Township
Warren Co
Corry
Spring Creek Township
Spring Creek Station
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren
Brokenstraw
Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
Dunn’s Eddy
Robert Thompson, Jr
Thompson
Joseph Adlum, Jr
Dunn
Joseph Archibald
Archibald
Kingsley
M. C. York
Levi Rowley
A Crippen
John Kiester
John M. Thompson
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A. Wilson Norris
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C. C. Allen
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J.T. Barker
Bear Lake
George F. Yates
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F. W. Whitcomb
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Lottsville
Henry P. Hunter
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San Francisco
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Chambersburg
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England
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Queen Victoria
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S. C
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Millocke
Bertha Ricci
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Addie Plunkett
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der F Prediger
McCaull Opera Comique Company
Francis Gaillard
Charles Plunkett
Harry MacDonough
Mountjoy Walker
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Robert UO. Jenkins
Louis Shrader
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Herman Perlet
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P. B. Wright
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W.W. Hodges
Russell, Warren Co
Warren, Pa
GOD Save the Commonwealth
Youngsville
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Geo. Cady
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Borough of
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Warreborough
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Francis Bates
Sheffield
A. H. Barnes
South West
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Struthers Hose
P. S. Wade
J. W. Casey
Anchor Oil Co
Jessie Wetmore
Harry Buss
Minnie Wetmore
Same
John Schoellkopf
Wm. White
J. Page
Warren Gas Light Co
Nat'l] Bank of Warren
J. A Cadwallader
M. Beecher
Jos. Clinton
Joseph Conklin
Adams, Moulton & Co
Jno. T. Shirley and Wife
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C. H. Glattan
Wm. Page
Smith & Moore
O. C. Allen & Co
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H. G. Lapham
D. A. Arird
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Prothy
R. A. Love
Sheriff's Office
Etters
John Larson
Comenango
W. D. Hinckley
Etta Woodcock
A. T. White
Warren County Common Pleas
George H. Woodcock
A. Love
Mars A. Ettinger
Libellant
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R. A. Love, Sheriff
Robt
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Sheriff's
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Alaska
Co. O.D
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Iulustrated
Boggs &Buhl
Federal St
Allegheny, PA
Warren Savings Bank
L F. Watson
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A.J. Hazeltine
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L. F. Watson
H. Hunter
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M. B. Dunham
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the Hat Department
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Youman
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UMOUY
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Jacob Keller
Corner
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