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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1886
Page
8
The Ledger publishers may collect all subscriptions due, excluding amounts owed to Morris before November 1 1884 and W W Howard from that date to July 14 1885. Settlements at the office in fall 1887. Subscriptions unpaid by July 15 1887 will be referred to an attorney for collection. Bonds given to ensure faithful performance. Subscribers urged to cooperate.
Local notes reveal Kane will become a borough and hold its first election February 16. Other items include new Meadville Republican weekly plan and various holiday goods at local stores, plus society events and community notices from Warren and surrounding towns.
Louiz Riddlesperger operates in Lima Ohio Hd Connaro visits friends in Philadelphia Mr and Mrs W J Richards visit in Cleveland Frank Metzgar wife and daughter Minnie visit in Buffalo Dr Barthoomew ill at residence Third Street Mrs H L Barthelome returned home from Minneapolis Prof A B Miller visiting friends and relatives in Binghamton Tom Robinson and Cris Knoel Erie spend New Years in Warren Miss Grice Stone and Kate Copeland visiting Philadelphia and New York Charley Miller left for PensacolaFlorida to seek license operations A Schofield and Mrs Mary Schofield visit Philadelphia Mr Harry Timmons of Jamestown visits sister Mrs George Vollmer Warren Mr and Mrs W G Trunkey from Warren on holiday visit to relatives C Corine formerly of Smiths shoe store now Cleveland passed Christmas in Warren Conductor Richards back on duty Ed F Attridge Erie visiting relatives and friends in Warren Anna Jackson Warren visiting sister Mrs L J Hopkins Tony and John O'Donnell recently completed 2300 barrels at Findlay visiting Warren Nellie Horvon visiting Elmira NY B F Morris and wife Warren guests of Mr and Mrs B Hubley Timesta Democrat thanks Glade Run union for Christmas gift Kate McWilliams See's W C T U The Poultry Show in Armory hall features 240 entries from out of town judges G G Brown expert scorer and J E Harris Stoneham exhibits dirigus chickens said to be finest for a small place.
The Ledger office now offers lithograph engraving and letter press work with guaranteed quality. Estimates provided for envelopes, letter heads, bill heads, check books and more. Russell and Gugswell run a rink with music twice weekly and good ice drawing many beginners daily.
J. K. Weaver’s Music Store at 210 Water St Warren offers a selection of provinces organs and a sewing machine. The ad promises the best goods for the least money in the city and urges shoppers not to forget it.
The 16th regiment N G VP detachment will leave about the 15th of next month to Harrisburg to attend the governor elect inauguration. Beaver Cuff boxes collar boxes and work boxes are advertised for the holidays by L G Noyes tailor. A W Merck druggist touts biannual holiday stock and perfumeries. The best standard oysters in Warren are sold by A Rublman.
North Clarendon reports a Christmas fire at Timmins oil refinery igniting the filtering house and barrel house. Firemen kept damage to two buildings with losses around 4000 dollars, insured for 2750, and the works will be rebuilt. Also notes a new hose house, rink entertainment, and local holiday happenings and shop notices.
A New Year 1887 verse by Fannie Irvine opens this item, followed by a long list of local marriage notices and obituaries. Entries include STRICKLAND-DAVIS at Youngsville, many December 1886 events, and several Warren county deaths such as HERRIDON and ENGLISH.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla is an invariable remedy for rheumatism, curing severe cases by correcting blood acidity and enriching the vital fluid. It urges sufferers to give the remedy a fair trial, claiming remarkable cures.
Newmarkets listed at 300 dollars or 3.00 in local currency with 8750 units and 10 pounds. Bonacle Astrachan Plush and Cloth Wraps discounted 40 percent. Plush Lacque at 16 from 25. Remaining 3500 Plushes at 26.00 and 4500 gray items at 31.00.
A January sale advertises a stock of cloaks offered at prices guaranteed to guarantee the sale. Shoppers are urged not to miss the inducements and to take advantage of the January discounts.
The text advertises January large sales with no profit for the company and profit for customers. It promises substantial discounts on Perisian Dress patterns and suits, reductions on dress goods, and savings on silk dresses. It claims to carry only guaranteed top silk makes and presents a rare opportunity to buy.
The notice states a steady advance in cotton goods prices with all domestics now costing about 15 percent more than six weeks ago. It notes that prices have not yet been increased by the seller, who has decided to limit further changes.
Retail notes indicate a plan to discount items to reduce existing stock ahead of an upcoming inventory count. Store managers aim to accelerate sales through promotions and reduced pricing to clear categories with high on hand levels.
Unbleached factory price reports show bids at five and six cents with a higher range from six and a half to seven cents, indicating market activity. The notices preserve price levels and include context of competing offers and daily fluctuations.
Advertises Globe Brand bleached muslin at 8 cents a yard, 61 2 and 7 cents priced options. Describes cotton as finer firmer and better value than rival prints at 7 cents. Mentions best poet Cocheco Pacific indorsers at 41 2 cents. Urges buyers to be on hand for January bargains.
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