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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1886
Page
8
Notice to subscribers whose start date is July 14 1885 that advance rate of $1.50 must be paid by June 1. F E Reed will visit every town to collect or money orders may be sent. A rule prohibits extending subscriptions and lists local agents by town.
The Ledger reports Warren residents traveling to Chautauqua Lake and Buffalo races. Local leaders plan a four day fair with free suspension bridge access. Several townspeople relocate stores, rebuild, and plan reunions while churches report growing preacher counts. A July death and sheriff sale loom as newspapers face industry decline.
During a heavy thunderstorm last week two cows owned by A R Dalrymple of Yankee Bush were killed instantly by lightning under a tree. A young son finished milking and moved away about 25 feet when the strike occurred. another son milking nearby was stunned but unhurt. John Hoyt died at his son's home July 3 after long illness. he leaves six children and survives a right-spirited Sheffield citizen.
At the farmers club meeting Mr Evans discussed barley and millet culture and cabbage club foot prevention. The next meeting will cover whether the potato crop is more profitable than wheat, with Samuelson to read on the manufacture of latter and Time. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of North Warren celebrated its second anniversary with a chapel program, a social at Mr and Mrs Berry’s, and a rousing election address by Rev Hall and Rev Hunt, closing with benediction.
The fair association presses to make the event the most attractive yet. Prizes and exhibits expand, with cattle judging slated 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for spectator access. Daily features include tacos, Indian display, races, balloon ascension, and a brass band tournament with about twenty five bands competing for a purse of 4500. Bazarion trains will run from various points in the state and New York.
A popular excursion under the Buffalo New York and Philadelphia railroad company will run to Niagara Falls via Warren and Torridon Falls on Thursday. The train departs New York Central Depot at 1 p.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at company offices the day before and on the train the day of travel.
The Chautauqua County Agricultural Society will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary with events on August 31 to September 2 and 8. Activities include article preparation for exhibit day, ball games, foot races, girl sprint events, walking matches, balloon ascensions by Professor Hunt, horse races, a baby show, speeches by prominent men, and more balloon feats.
The common council met Monday evening with all members present except Moreh. Reports from committees were filed and approved including police, sewer, lighting, and street work bills. The Pennsylvanian Gas Co was granted a permit to build a meter on the river bank at Beech Street foot. The library hall license was cut to five dollars for the season and park seating discussed for next meeting. Several sewer projects, tax notices, and a dog tax enforcement note were addressed. Teachers’ Examination for 1885 in Warren County was announced with dates for various towns and locations.
HL Hunter & Son announce a two week clearance sale starting July 12 in Warren. The store showroom and stock area are filled with bargains aimed at women shoppers. Special consignments from Philadelphia auctions will be announced as they arrive.
At its first regular meeting after anniversaries the North Warren W C T C passed resolutions thanking Mr Eugene Ford for a painting and Rev C C Hunt for decor and assistance. Resolutions to be recorded in minutes, copies sent to both men, and published in Warren papers. Also notes piano tuner recommendation and church pastor call.
Gro Bair, opposite oil exchange, Warren Pa, announces a grand clearance sale to move a large stock of ready made clothing, hats, underwear, wall paper, oil cloths, and artists materials. He guarantees lowest prices, invites all residents to visit, and plans to travel to New York to procure new stock soon.
An English physician Dr Mary A Gregg introduces a remedy for Indies disease now offered in the U S with a free trial pack to women who mail their address and stamps. The notice promises a positive cure for female diseases, with full directions and future pricing. Also adverts on old prints, typesetting equipment, clairvoyant diagnosis, discount goods, and assorted wares from Buffalo and Syracuse merchants.
Bell Bros announces a one day sale on August 7 featuring silks at deep discounts. No. 2 to No. 5 brocade and black gross grain silks are reduced from regular prices. special numbers priced at 1.10 and 1.40. Remnants and corsets offered at 25 and 42 cents. New goods arrive daily with further reductions on all stock for the day. Local ads note trusses, baby carriages, and other items, plus a borough sidewalk ordinance notice.
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