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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1881
Page
5
A bustling Jamestown page highlights a Christmas burst of local events, including Christmas trees, church bazaars, postmaster nominations, a burglary at J W Agrelius & Co, and generous holiday commerce. It notes civic plans, society gatherings, marriage news, religious gatherings, and literary publications, with reflections on local industry and press conduct.
Titusville flour and feed man Ar John Eason visits, Fannie and Lillie Watson travel, Fentonville Effie Bennett holidaying, Ed Knapp praises Lepcer boys, Lav Davis teaches singers in Union School, Darling couple to celebrate fifth anniversary Jan 2 1882, Colonel Watson home for daughter’s wedding, Mrs Patterson Lacy injured by wagon fall, Rev J M Thoburn delivers memorable sermon, B B Weber of Salamanca visits Ledger, Judge I Hiller farms and sells buckwheat honey, Chas P Northrop to leave Warren Post Office January 1, Annie Olney briefly employed, Nettie Hull now officer.
Boston Novelty Troupe brings holiday entertainment to City Tail with a large audience applauding. The show features Baughman and Hume rifle shots, Carlo and Ricardo on double bars, Pauline Ames as singer dancer, Flynn and Eason for comic acts, Irish Wil flashes, and Ned Larner known for his hearty humor.
Mr and Mrs James Cramer of Farmington were in town shopping for Christmas when a crazed driver bumped their buggy near Judge Wetmore place and caused their horse to bolt. Mrs Cramer suffered a broken left arm and hip bruising, taken to Drs Baker Hazeltine for treatment. She lies in suffering at her sister’s on Jackson Run road. Concert plans: Emma Beebe Caldwell of Hamilton Canada expected to perform in Warren early January. Caldwell billed as Canadian Queen of Song. Rochester Herald praises her singing ability. Time and place to be announced.
A Brokenstraw resident who collected rent for Willson Siggins farm in Younzsville faced an altercation after an agent allegedly made improper advances toward a woman in the house. The husband and a son restrained the agent, who reached home badly hurt. A warrant was issued but not served as the doctor attended the injured man. The wife sought legal counsel in Warren, and the affair may go to court. Also noted is Stoneham School pupils list for December 14, 1881 with teacher Ebien Cooxey.
The page showcases A A Davis Co and associates promoting toys, stationery, books, wall paper, confectionery, frames, and fine goods. Also features Greenland Bros undertakers and Osgoodby safety products, plus Walker Bros remedies and new books by Holmes Roe and Carlton.
Fevers affect several residents with varying severity. Wom�n A. Greaves suffers typhoid while Roman Schuur relapses into a serious condition after partial recovery. Charles Lusk and Miss Allie Clemong are improving. Dwight Cowan recovers from relapse and can sit up briefly. The fever remains steady, not increasing.
The forecast mentions warm rainy weather with deep mud. Earlier in the week the skies were sunny and warm. The text suggests Christmas may be green with rain showers and mild temperatures.
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