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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1885
Page
5
A historical farming note details a fire heated hot bed built along a hillside. It describes dimensions, brick arch, iron hinges, water heating pan, and a central flue with brick work and a brick chimney. The piece also mentions other agrarian tips and a directory advertisement with a history feature by Warren County’s historian.
Anthony Mintzer announces a new store in the Diamond block below Warren Hotel offering groceries and provisions at prices far lower than any Warren house. He claims cash purchases, lighter expenses, and invites customers to test his claims with a complete stock including crockery, with cash prices to farmers paid.
Gnnesse & Laurier of Warren announce readiness to perform all carriage and wagon work and offer three neat easy running wagons. They are sole manufacturers for Warren county of Jackson's Patent Harrow, prized as best in the world, located at Market Street Shop four. Warren, April.
For sale one engine and boiler drilling tools 200 feet casing a stave mill all in good condition very cheap Also oil land leaseable Apply to C Lestler Carpet Weaver Glade I hereby acknowledge receipt of two thousand dollars widow and orphans benefit certificate issued by Laban Lodge No 52 Knights of Honor Warren Pa to my late husband Thomas Clayton and I thank the Lodge for prompt payment Mrs Mary Crayton Warren Pa April 28
An ambitious Warren County directory aims to print every resident including their name business and street address in plain print. It pledges accuracy completeness and conscientious compilation covering every hamlet such as Otts Station and the city of Warren.
Notice from Wx Spinner announcing removal of hardware store and tin shop to Diamond Block across the street from the former location. New rooms described as large and convenient for country and Glade customers. tin and job work rated A No. 1 with prompt attention. dated Warren Pa February 3. Additionally, brief product notices and a theater mention about Marie Rose in Carmen with Carl Rosa in London. references to Shilohs Porous Plaster and Magnetic Balm sold by local druggists.
A compilation of endorsements and notices extols Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a superior tonic and blood nourisher for men women and children. Included are professional testimonials from Wy. B. Sprague and references to medical societies, plus assorted local ads and health remedies.
Col. Geo. Woodford, well known temperance speaker, will begin a series of meetings in Warren on May 14 under the W C T U. A county convention will be held during the campaign. Supportive quotes from Toledo Bee and others praise his eloquence and effectiveness. Warren W C T U notes and local endorsements are included.
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburgh Indiana credits Electric Bitters with saving his leg after eight years of a non healing wound. Doctors warned amputation or bone scraping, but three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. Sold by A W Morck at fifty cents per bottle and twenty five cents per box.
Allegheny Springs near Irvington Warren county Pa is a popular resort, with a fine hotel hot and cold baths on site and about forty cottages. Proprietors Garfield and Dunham plan a first rate quiet destination with carriages and scenic drives to Irvington and Youngsville.
Guests may secure comfortable accommodations at the Hotel with reasonable rates. No liquor on premises. A carriage connects with all trains at Irvington and telephones link to surrounding towns. Dr Earl M Pratt resident physician studied chronic diseases and the restorative power of mineral water. For details address GarrienD & Damian Allegheny Springs Trvineton Warren County Ps
Mrs. Sarah Summers, among Warren County's oldest residents, died April 16 at her daughter Mrs J M Jackson's home in Conewango, aged 85. Born October 22 1799 in Florida town Montgomery County New York, she married Langford Summers in 1815 and moved to Farmington about 53 years ago. She had nine children, four surviving, and was a longtime member of the M E church.
In Tidistute on April 23 the borough thaws under sunny skies while water mains digs disrupt streets. The Y W C T U Reading Room grows, inviting temperance groups to donate reading materials. A soldiers' monument plan advances amid opinion debates. Kreiner and Rowley’s skating rink dispute eases toward a truce. M P Getchell departs to Kangus City for Western Oil, Dr. Shugert buys three local properties, and Eva McConky with Hattie Van Keuren search for arbutus, failing along Limestone roads.
Retail summary promotes new week arrivals with dress fabrics parasols laces ribbons cloaks shawls embroideries handkerchiefs gloves hosiery and more. Highlights includes chambray gingham 8 000 yards at 63 cents per yard standard prints 4 cents yard unbleached muslin 6 cents yard hosiery 25 cents pair solid colors 25 cents per pair silk rose 1 50 to 2 00 per pair and a Brocade Velvet streets wrap 7 50. Also notes reopening of parasols and new lines with claims of aggressive pricing and Western Pennsylvania trade aims. Hood's Sarsaparilla referenced for health ad included.
Burgess and Town Council present receipts and expenditures for the year 1895 with a statement of collectors duplicates, assets and indebtedness. Totals include funds from taxes fines and licenses, various city projects, and a sinking fund. Liabilities list five bonds, two other bonds, and outstanding orders, with auditors certifying the accuracy of the report.
At a meeting of the Burgess and Town Council held April 6 1855 an ordinance was adopted requiring owners of property on the east side of Market street and the Jamestown road from Sixth Street to the borough line to construct a five foot wide brick stone or plank sidewalk. The sidewalk must be completed and accepted by the Burgess and Town Council before the first day of June next. G. C. Thompson Burgess K. P. King Clerk
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