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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1888
Page
3
Sabbath services at 10:30 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Sabbath School at 12:04 noon. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Choir rehearsal Wednesday evening from six thirty to nine. Rev. W. J. Arney, Pastor.
M. E. Church holds services Sundays at 10 30 AM and 7 PM with Sunday School at 12 noon and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 30 PM led by Rev. C W Foulke. Kane Lodge No 566 F and A M meets first and third Wednesdays monthly. Thomas H Ryan W M and Richard W Smith secretary listed.
The Kane Kane Post items recount the week of prayer and the approach of 1888 with weather notes and humor. It notes Christmas and New Year’s Sunday, mentions eclipses, sleighing, a fatal hanging in Mt Jewett, fires at Port Allegany and Kane, and social events like a Pompelon club banquet. It lists letters at Kane post office and local advertisements, with scenes of holiday bustle and community life in Bradford, Smethport, and surrounding towns.
A Leaper subscription offer combines Century Magazine and St Nicholas with the annual Leaper. Regular prices total 8.50 for all three. Advance payment of 1.80 gives options to include both Century and St Nicholas for 6.00, Century for 3.50, or St Nicholas for 2.50, starting with the November issue.
The Altoona Tribune records Mrs Catherine Neaton wife of James Heaton proprietor of the St Lawrence Hotel died after a four week illness from lung and kidney disease. Born in Ireland she was 68. She leaves three children Mrs James Murray Pittsburgh Mrs J Re Eustace Freedom Blair County and Thomas Heaton Altoona. Funeral Monday at 9 am at St Johns Catholic Church with interment in St Johns Cemetery.
The Port And Maine firm George Stinson & Co promotes a home based agent opportunity across the country. No experience needed, women can join, and trials cost nothing. They promise simple directions and grand success with earnings from spare time. Full details will be sent to applicants.
Kane notes recount local visits and travel by residents from Smethport Union City Warren and St Marys. mention of J H Gillis taking over a billiard parlor, Mrs Matthews improving, and a Kane trip for schooling. includes church organization details and Sabbath school setup with officers named.
Programme entries list readings and recitations by Bryant Whittier and Poe. The Circle will meet at Mrs. R. W. Smith residence on Monday Jan 9. Annual Kane Board of Trade meeting set for Griffiths Hall Tuesday Jan 10 at 7 oclock with officer reports and election.
Mrs Pharlie Chesley Peterson Clay Co Iowa aged 75 says kidney trouble and lameness plagued her for years yet Electric Bitters freed her from pain and soreness and she can do her own housework. She urges others to try a bottle at J D Magowan's drug store selling for 50 cents and one dollar.
Careful observation shows nearly half sickness in fall winter and spring from neglect of olds. Dr James Compound Tar Syrup is not a patent medicine but a favorite prescription for dangerous throat and lung troubles. It soothes irritated tubes, reduces inflammation, and equals any prescription known by doctors. At J W Griffith & Co's facility.
Thompson Brothers and Co announce the opening of a hardware store in Mt Jewett Pennsylvania. They invite inspection of stock and prices and thank customers for support. The note is dated November 3 1887 and is signed Your obedient servants Tompson Bros Co.
Public notice states that I have secured the insane for the Erie steam laundry. All orders left with people will receive prompt attention. Also mentions City Bakery offerings of fresh bread and pies plus light flour and a campaign message.
The M. E. Sunday school held its Christmas tree exercises with a decorated tree and a sequence of prayers, recitations, readings, and songs led by Miss Kinkead, Mr. Moffitt, Miss Jennie Gribb, Miss Donachy, and Annie Davis. Superintendent James presented $60 in new books to the school followed by candy and nut distributions.
P T Barnum writes a lively new tale for The New York Family Story Paper about an American boy named Yom sent to India to capture wild animals for his show. The narrative follows hair raising escapes as the boy seeks substitutes after Bridgeport’s recent fire. The weekly paper is sold at newsstands.
On Sunday last the M. B. Sunday school elected officers for 1888. Superintendent H J James, Assistant Superintendent O B Lay, Secretary Nettie Staples, Treasurer M W Moffitt, Librarian Arthur Staples, Assistant Librarian Mr Graves, Organist Carrie Staples, Assistant Organist Hattie Van Tassel, horiste qnunlley C W Joulke.
Fragmentary classified notices from Kane Pa area include farm for sale near Kane, questions about local stores and addresses, and ad bursts for garments, shoes and sewing machines. Several business names appear such as Griffiths James & Co and Blymiller's meat market with bakery mentions and weekend sale times.
Worcester and Webster’s Dictionaries with Dictionary Holders are offered as prizes for essays answering why to use a Dictionary Holder. Full details available from La Verne S. Noyes, 9 and 101 W. Monroe St., Chicago, maker of Dictionary Holders. inquire at your local bookstore.
An advertisement proclaims a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with money back guarantee. It markets seven vegetable remedies by Dennis including Blood Liver and Kidney Cure Panacea and Balm of Gilead Salve priced 25 cents to 1 dollar, sold at Kane and Jo Jo drug stores.
The Thomson House hosted a grand holiday reception on December 28 drawing Western Pennsylvania elites. Black's Orchestra energized dancing from 9:30 pm to 3:30 am, followed by a substantial repast. Host Mr. O'Brien coordinated a flawless event with active guest reception and floor committees.
The Kane Leader headlines change and typographical upgrades mark a livelier weekly paper. Critics praise its improved reading matter, home printing milestone, and eight column page enlargement as signs of continued success.
Davis and Reese closed out their stock last week. The sleighing is fine and people enjoy it. Charley Lannon has taken a wife. Presbyterian services are held in the Mission House every two weeks. Mrs. W. L. Farquharson was called to Buffalo by her brother's death. Six fever cases at Campbell's mill with two deaths. Two men assaulted Phanavy last Saturday night. a bystander intervened and the assailants surrendered. A doctor reported Kanayy in critical condition. The assailants may face river travel as punishment. Pesen and Jupy.
Rev and Mrs C W Fovnke express gratitude for an elegant upholstered rocking chair as a Christmas gift and extend wishes for lasting cheer. They note deep appreciation for the support during illness and after the death of their baby, Cunus L Renninger and Tripposta Erenninger. The final line advertises City Bread as the best place for fresh bread.
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