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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1885
Page
2
Following next month’s start, all wishing to wed in this state must appear at the Recorder's office to answer questions on full name, relationship, parents, race, occupation, and parental consent. Widows answering extra items. licenses due fifteen days prior. underage couples require parent or guardian consent. More weddings expected this month.
A Little Rock dispatch reports Attorney General Garland arrived in the city August 31 wearing jean pantaloons with a coat and vest. He then departed to his country seat Homing Hill to host friends, hunt, and fish. The area is described as wild and primitive. He plans to return to Washington around September 15.
Capt H H Cumings chairman of the late Republican County Convention calls a meeting of Republican County Committee members at Ball and Thompson office Warren on Thursday September 10 at 10 am to elect a Chairman appoint Vigilance Committees and transact other business.
Democratic papers accused Col. A. Wilson Norris of embezzlement in Philadelphia. The records show every government dollar passed through his hands was deposited in the sub-treasury awaiting final settlement. His June statement was delayed by Democratic officials in Washington. Next McKean Miner.
Oliver Wenpett Holmes, who turned seven on August 29 in Marblehead Massachusetts, tells a newspaper correspondent that reaching 80 makes one a public benefactor. He notes aging as life’s cheapest benefaction and jokes about Gladstone and Barnum being near his age.
In Iowa the Democrats back high license fees from 600 to 1000 dollars and oppose Prohibition. Republicans favor a fair trial of Prohibition, though success has fallen short of expectations. In Waco Texas local option won, with many parts of the state voting against license as Texas advances temperance.
The Tux Ledger attacks the Republican sheriff candidate as weak while praising Mr. Love as a people favorite. It argues Love will win a majority, with Republicans victorious overall, noting the usual pre election bluff and post election wins.
Chairman Uensel, calling to order in Harrisburg, quipped about skipping prayer, saying last year they were snowed under by 81 000 and that the party is past praying for. The remark drew strong reactions and sparked debate over decorum and religious reference in party proceedings.
Since Grant's death, almost 10 000 ex soldiers sailors and marines have been mustered into the Grand Army of the Republic. Total membership now stands between 450000 and 500000. The late Daniel J Morrill urged workers to live decently and be integral to state and nation.
August saw a public debt reduction of 2.877 million dollars. Mrs. Grant visited General Grant’s tomb with Col. Fred Grant. A temporary Grant tomb at Riverside Park requires about 8,000 dollars. Dakota census rises to about 416,000. Monuments to Grant planned at Galena Illinois and a Perry statue in Newport Rhode Island. An Erie commerce address warns of business failures and crowded markets in the era’s merchant life.
New postal cards differ from the old in appearance though size remains identical. The light brown design features Jefferson's head instead of Liberty goddess and the words United States replace the U. S. monogram. The address side bears the instruction Nothing but the address to be on this side.
Farmers lament low crop prices fearing reduced income, noting Nebraska prices for wheat thirty five cents a bushel, corn thirteen cents, butter six cents a pound, eggs eight cents a dozen, with widespread slumps in other goods. Abundant crops this year contrast with weak markets, likely discouraging young farmers from following Horace Greeley’s advice.
New York inspectors test an electric motor attached to a Ninth Avenue passenger coach with about 30 aboard. The Daft motor starts at Fourteenth Street with no jolt and travels to 34th Street in 23 minutes, then to Fifth Street end in 42 minutes, returning in seven minutes. Schedule time with stops is nine minutes.
Harrissura Pennsylvania Sept 4 A bill claimed to amend the constitution did not achieve the required 101 votes and cannot be acted on The measure would have changed judicial district population from 40 000 to 60 000 It was printed in newspapers for two months and sent to the Governor by mistake causing the state to face a costly blunder
New Orleans dispatch reports W H Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railway increases the American Exposition company subscription from eight thousand to twenty five thousand dollars and authorizes President McConkle to draw ten thousand at sight for installments due. Available exposition space is rapidly filling and Washington territory commissioners seek more than double their prior exhibit space.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Grant and Mrs Sartoris traveled today aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Werra bound for Southampton. The Grants visit, while Mrs Sartoris heads home. Mrs Grant plans to stay in the city for two to three days before heading to Purdy's station. Colonel and Mrs Grant will delay departure for Chicago until their mother leaves.
Washington on Sept 2 reports Undertaker Merritt of the late General Grant has finalized his funeral bill totaling 14162.75 dollars. The figure reflects the range of services rendered for the General’s interment.
A concise tip urges improving digestion with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It claims vigor, appetite, and long term health benefits for invalids, asserting the tonic strengthens the constitution against dyspepsia and a range of ailments when used persistently.
A sweeping critique outlines the collapse in business caused by speculation and corporate power. It warns of bank failures, ruined fortunes, and demoralized markets, urging government action and stronger limits on railroads and monopolies to restore fair enterprise. The speech then counsels graduates to value character and practical training over mere wealth.
A speaker urges graduates to value both practical business training and higher culture, stressing self education, integrity, and courage. He warns against extravagance, speculation, and corrupting politics, insisting citizens must engage honestly at the polls to defend free government and responsible enterprise.
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