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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1887
Page
8
Publishers of this paper may collect all Ledger subscriptions and old accounts up to November 1, 1834 for Morris and July 14, 1885 for W. W. Howard. The arrangement lasts until July 1, 1887, after which unpaid balances go to an attorney. Subscriptions can be settled at the office. bonds issued to assure performance.
The city reports a flurry of developments including new opera houses and immigrant inflows while a rival gas company contest looms. Local figures like General Harrison Allen and actor Johan Raymond are noted among ongoing civic, cultural, and economic efforts.
The Franklin district allocations from the recently concluded Pittsburg conference at Disslers Corners near Frelington name Presiding elder Reverend F. P. Saylor and list moves for Warren, Franklin, Johnstown, Venango and Crawford Circuits along with several mission posts and reverends including T. Bach, W. F. Shannon, J. Smith, J. Esch, G. W. Brown, and M. V. Devaux among others.
A public meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 8 30 at G A BR Hickory street to take further action regarding a new gas company. All who are interested are invited to attend.
Anna Maggie Mitchell renowned as a fixed star of the stage brings the five act drama Lorie or the artist's dream to Library hall on Monday evening April 18. The piece follows Lorie a Swiss belle whose beauty charms artist Rheinhart and leads to a dream vision ending in tragedy. A glowing review praises Miss Mitchell's emotional power in the death scene and the overall tableau.
Transfers listed include Wim Holcomb to Benj Gorman for 1000. Morrison to Joseph B Peden for 450. McKinney administrator to Chas Maolenson and to O D Horn in Pittsford and Pittsfield. Enoch March et al to BLN YL & BP BR RB Co in Kinzua for 2610. Warren county Treasurer to Sallie Henderson for 3617. Lester Wright to Philander Wright for 109. J Breitenstein to Elizabeth Richardson for 30 in Limestone. T T Humes to 3 P Schemerhorn for 2200 in Warren. John W Valentine to L B Wood et al for 3250 in Eldred. Andrew Randall to Emma Newcomer in Pine Grove for 250. Win Duke to Andrew A Fosburg for 512 20 in Elk. Same to Oscar W Erickson for 173 in Eli. Warren county Treasurer to James Mareh for 365 Freehold. O O Andrews to R L Andrews in Pittsfield for 700. Alfred Spetz to Abraham Brown in Pittsfield for 110. Dallas Franklin to W J Howerd in Conewange for 20. Levens to Isabel Levens in Warren for 400. Wim Miles to Sylvina RB Stubblebeam in Pittsfield for 300. Henry Cornish to Fitch Burrows in Spring Creek for 300. Matthew E Rogers to Mrs Helen R Rogers in Conewange for 25. Florence M Jayes to A E McChesney in Deerfield for 31. David M Howard to John Hopkins in Pine Grove for 410 50. Anna Hh Eddy to Hiram G Eddy in Warren for 1.
Henry Orr died in the early hours of Tuesday, one of Warren’s oldest residents and a bachelor. He was an uncle to George P. Orr and S. E. Orr and Richard Orr. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
The resignation of Rev. P. S. Allen was accepted by the Presbytery at its Erie meeting, dissolving his pastoral relation with the First Presbyterian Church of Warren. The Presbytery expressed sincere regret, and Rev. Mr. Rankin paid tribute before the vote. Rev. Mr. Sprague of Meadville was assigned to preach next Sabbath and declare the pulpit vacant. Also advertised pants goods at P Lund & Co 212 Hickory street from $5 to $10 per pair.
In Norte Chaxenpon April 14 the city restaurant on Railroad street gains praise for fresh paint and papering led by Mrs. Julia Haysell. Miss Blanche Tallman visits from Tidioute. Mrs. Mullen expands her dining room. Rhodabergar adds invoiced stock. Town streets show frost upheaval after a harsh winter. The Clarendon band resumes with Shem Ettinger back after months away. Ida Fransworth joins a Samuels clerkship. Constable appointment for Dilberger clarified. John Ulrich had served as night watchman. The M B A hall at the rink opera house hosts a brilliant dance with about one hundred couples, supper by F. H. Cauley. rivals Kane, Tiana, Sheffield and Warren represented. Trout season opens with local anglers eager for streams. J C Goal visits Harrisburg but authorities keep mum on interview. Reverend C H Miller reappointed for another year starting April. The Ang le clock to be exhibited at the rink opera house next week, praised by the Philadelphia Press as a marvel of mechanical skill and rival to the Strasburg clock.
A poem asks if weariness ends with life, whether pain and losses relent, and if a life of conflict yields a brighter crown. The text argues that perfect peace is unlikely and a noble struggle is best, citing chivalry and courage as paths to meaning.
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