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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1885
Page
5
A scanned page lists merchants offering corsets books and school supplies at A A Davis Co, visiting boards, tea promotions, and late 19th century goods. It notes electoral supervision by Major Brown, a balloon ascension by Prof Hunt, and various local personalities visiting or preparing sales, exhibitions, and improvements in Warren.
Auditor E A Fay visited town last Tuesday. Henry Brawn left for LeRoy New York for a short vacation. Miss Danglia Wilder returned from Buffalo. Geo R Rigdon came back from a two week East trip. John Griffith of Kane greeted friends in Warren. Ellis Simcox of Enterprise visited the Lepeer. Hon Alfred Short of Forth East visited Warren. Elisha Kane and A H Lolgate of Kane Pa were in Warren. Mrs Hays of Franklin Pa mother of F P Hays staying. Miss Nora Davis went to Franklin to visit. Darius Mead Esq of Youngsville called at the Lecker office. Will Cotton from Fredonia was a guest of Mr and Mrs C H Meacham. Rev A W Ryan of Episcopal church expected back from vacation. Philip Heibel left for Troy for a position in the opera house orchestra. M D Hall of New Jersey visiting with his wife, daughter of S P Johnson. Dr A C Atstell of Youngsville visited Leparr office. Miss Kay Friend returned to Buffalo. J D Shutt president of Northern Bank Covington Ky visiting Orris J Shutt’s family. Miss Sarah Hubley of Erie returned home after two weeks with Mrs B F Morris. C E McKinney of Irvington Democratic candidate for sheriff greeted by county acquaintances.
Albert Morrison died last Tuesday after a period of serious illness at the residence of Mr. Metz gar in Irvington. The funeral was held from the father in law Mr. George Stearns home with the Masonic order North Star Lodge of War rey in attendance. Members of the savings bank staff and many friends joined the ceremony.
Officer Foster reports a stretch of disorder with suspects, arrests, and threats. A young man peddling knives vanished before Shannon could be found. Kennett threatened his wife and faced bonds. Latlin and a country lad were jailed. the rural boy released next day. Other skirmishes include Billy Hopewell’s garden clash and Levee’s assault case settled with $40. Two youths fought on the street. O Leary’s blow drew the police. Campaign speeches and temperance activism follow, with ministers and locals listed as speakers amid debate on church political action.
Bell Bros announces a one week special sale of dress goods towels table linen and silks with discounts from 30 to 50 percent plus bargains on linens towels and sateens. The note promises large stock reductions before fall and urges customers to attend the sale beginning Monday August 24 and ending Saturday August 29 under Burr Bros.
Mr and Mrs Victor Kizpose, poor yet proud parents, pleaded for aid at the director's office last Saturday as their emaciated child died waiting for relief. The couple concealed their own dire condition, and were prevented from harming themselves.
A Prohibition County Committee meeting was held in Warren this Monday to organize local prohibition efforts and coordinate forthcoming actions.
The Oil Market advanced to $1.05 amid recent strength as reports on the Gordon well at Little Washington suggested large flow. Prices rallied to above $1.02 in New York and closed near the day’s peak with a nervous market tone and potential rapid gains if Gordon proves sizeable. Also noted were a town fire alert at Foley residence, a short hose reach, and a dramatic demonstration by Harden Star firefighters of New York grenades at Carver house. Mentioned are D Foley, Wetmore’s soap factory, Misses Myers and Porter, L.G. Noyes, and Acker’s English Hermedy medicine promotional claims.
The OL Rescues parade featured Philip Begler and Burgess Thompson as speakers. The 1859 organization disbanded in 1868, but a non-duty group persisted. A long list details participating members with ages, plus a roster of those alive but absent and a names of officers and staff.
A glycerine explosion at Roberts & Son's plant in Bolivar Run near Tarport levelled the works this morning. Acids ignited causing a fire as workers escaped. About 30,000 pounds of glycerine were in stock. Tarport was severely shaken and many buildings were damaged with several injured.
Notorious gambler James McKeogh ran a gambling house straddling the state line between McKean and Culturrangus counties. He shifted tables to half in New York and half in Pennsylvania, eluding authorities for a time before surrendering in New York court and paying a fine. He then reinforced the Pennsylvania side and reopened on the New York side, planning to slip back if pursued. Lawyers seek a fresh tactic to pursue him. See new photograph albums at A. A. Davis & Co. Lt
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