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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1886
Page
8
Notice to subscribers whose subscriptions begin July 14 1885 that advance rate of 81.0 must be paid on or before June 1. The notice says subscriptions will not run and urges subscribers to settle promptly. It warns against submitting to delays and asks readers to act to avoid renewal issues.
A roundup of local events and people including visits by Burion Geer and Grace, church sermons by Rev Rankin, Meafdale visitors, plans for a new illuminating works in Alamanca, Erie M E conference in Okville, travel by Fox family to California, Metzgar visit from Irvine, a funeral in Warren, civic church dedications, and forthcoming marriages. Includes notes on business moves, vacations, and errors in the annual fair list.
Flint offers first class goods at low prices as a large diamond block is advertised for sale. An Erie railroad extension to Buffalo is planned for August 20. The year 1855 features a Chautauqua event on August 20 and 21 with speeches from officials including Honorable Brow and Governor Foraker expected to attend.
The Teachers annual institute starts Monday at 4 p.m. in Youngsville Union School, continuing two days. Sessions feature ex-superintendents, reverends, professors, and directors with addresses, lectures, and practical lessons. Announcements invite orders for reduced rail rates via stamped envelopes to County Superintendent C. D. Avild.
A harvest dance will be held at the skating rink in Youngaville on Tuesday Aug lith. Proceeds go to buy a fire engine. Music by ra. Tickets are 31.00 and supper 75 cents per couple at Fairmont house. Everyone is invited. Roture Her els are.
H Hunter & Son announce their annual clearance sale in Warren offering bargains across their stock. The rear showroom will be filled with items for ladies and general merchandise for two weeks from July 12 to July 27, with early stock from Philadelphia auction buys arriving during the sale.
Advertisement offering free medical prognosis from Dr E F Butterfield of Syracuse New York claiming 30 years of experience diagnosing kidney liver bladder heart disease and female weakness with prospects for cure at no expense.
Henry W Morrison longtime resident of this borough and Oakland acres died at sixty three leaving a widow and two children. He was generous and charitable, known for kindness to the needy and the afflicted, and believed in a future life. His memory is honored by friends and family who grieve his loss. The notice also lists other miscellaneous local items and thanks from A. Stewart in Youngsville, Pa, dated August 17, 1886.
The article advertises a new female disease treatment by Dr Mary A Gregg of England, now introduced to the U S with free trial packages for women sending address and stamps, plus a price list and full directions. It also notes a printer's sale offering brewer and job fonts, types and cabinets for sale in bulk.
A Warren Pennsylvania ad details a deep weekly reduction on fabrics including Cheney black gros grain silk and Belci grain silk leftovers. It promotes a large remnant sale with corsets priced at 25 and 42 cents, new goods arriving daily, and a focus on clearing stock. It mentions local merchants and services, with notes on recovery, repairs, and telephone access for news and orders.
A Warren Pennsylvania notice from WR. Waendelboe at 200 Liberty St announces a large consignment of wall paper, shades, cloths, and artist supplies. It promises very low prices and invites customers to visit the store to compare and inspect goods. July 24, 198?
China Painters. Having bought the kiln of Mes. EB. A. Abbott, now prepared to do firing of all kinds of china. Leave orders at 11 cent store, Warren, Mass. Wee 2. Marien, Wing Lee. Dealer in Chinese and Japanese curiosities and fancy articles from every description. Also keeps a nice stack of Te goods, of different kinds. No. 17 Chippen Street Buffalo, N.Y. 42-3101.
MARRIED. THOMAS-MAGUIRE August II at agilers parsonage by Rev L M Boyer Ira Thomas and Miss Mary Maguire both of Titusville Pa. WITZ-LINDAMORE August II in Pleasant Warren Co Pa by Rev Doerr Philip Wits of Warren Pa to Miss Augusta M Lindaware of Buffalo N Y. Tried in the balance and found wanting is the verdict against most of the alleged causes for long troubles. Such a decision has never been given against Dr R V Pierce s Gulden Medical Discovery. On the contrary thousands claim it cures consumption and scrofula when in early stages. Also for fever sores white swellings hip joint disease and blood taints. Sold by druggists.
Good Results in Every Care reports D A Bradford of Chattanooga Tennessee cured of a severe cold with Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg describes recovery from a long leg sore using Electric Bitters and Hicklen’s Arnica Salve. Advertises remedies and local druggists.
Wholesale Buffalo market quotations list dairy and produce prices in Burfida. Beets 20c per doz, Carrots 13c, Lettuce 14-20c per doz, Radish 5c per doz, Green Beans 75c per bu, New Apples 1.50-2.00 per box, Tomatoes 0.75-1.00 per bit, Potatoes 1.00-1.25 per bu, Onions 2.25-2.50 per barrel, Corn 6-10c per doz, Cabbage 2.00-3.00 per 100, Hops 9-12c per lb, Vinegar 4 per gallon, Wheat flour prices varied, Live fowls 9c, various commodities including dried fruits, berries, peaches, plums, and beer and spirits prices also listed.
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