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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1884
Page
5
The week brought frost concerns on apples and warm growth for crops. Strawberries arrive in Mary land and Virginia markets. a Fourth celebration shift to agricultural fair is announced. local incidents include a bakery fire, a snake show, arrests for street ball, and a dry goods clerk’s quip about stars.
The June Term began last Monday with Hon. W. D. Brown presiding. Cages disposed of include verdicts and indictments up to press time. Notable cases feature Lyons for selling liquor without license and Kyler for felonious attempt to murder. Several defendants faced continued or not reached verdicts, including Riwa, Cramer, Frisbee, Barrett, Jenne, Hardy, Robertson, Frankenstein, Lynn, Bimber, Ramsey, Major, McLaughlin, Slater, and Wilson.
Jacob Spinner's daughter is dangerously ill with lung fever on High Street. W H Webber and Wm Reese of Franklin visited the Lepeyr office last Friday. Mrs Wm Shortt of Youngsville visits Miss Grindlay on Hickory Street. Rev Mr McKeever of Wilmington will preach at the Baptist Church next Sunday. Mr A Houghnot of Farmington served as juryman this week. Will Talbott of this place plans to marry Miss McNair of Sheffield next Wednesday at the bride's mother's residence. Mr Book McGee buys O C Allen residence for seven thousand dollars and trades his East Street home. Mrs Rachel Kinnear of Youngsville dies at 78 after dropsy following an injury last summer. her husband is about 76. The Episcopal ladies arrange for J E Kane of New York to present Naiad Queen in about two weeks. famed for its scenic effects. David Shear mourns the loss of their nine months old baby, buried in Eric per Jewish custom. A lamenting verse follows. A small pleasure steamer launched on the river. Attention ladies and dressmakers to new curting method taught by H E B Campbell, state agent, at Mrs M Miles corner Hast and Third Streets. Sick-headache cured by Shedd's Little Mandrake Pills, sold by Johnson & Siegfried. A special silk sale at Hunters.
Regular meeting notes list roll call and minutes. Sewer bid time extended, Beech street pipe reduced to twenty inch pending council approval. Borough borrows eight thousand dollars at four percent to take up overdue bonds. Water committee reports fountain installation and water-company dispute. Second street paving pending owner consent. market and jamestown road sidewalk and street numbering discussed. Fire bell, band stand removal, and vendors fee ordinance proposed. Bills paid. Warren Union School term closes with strong exhibition and notable graduates.
Butter sold in Jamestown last Wednesday June 4 at 16 cents with A J Davis of the Warren market paying JKc. Market appears to be dealing slowly as farmers hold for better prices. Also new display of fancy parasols with lace edges and lined umbrellas for sun and rain available at O Kunter & Son.
Memorial Day events in Warren under Even N. Ford Post No. 838 ALA featured a snow late start, a 2 PM parade led by the Warren Cornet Band and Maj. D. W. Ortrine, and a cemetery service conducted by Rev. L. M. Boyer. The day closed with flowers provided by Mrs. L. B. Hoffman, Mrs. C. W. King, and Mrs. W. W. Wilbur for decorating soldiers’ graves.
The Pension Office in Washington has commissioned a Board of Examining Surgeons at this place. The panel includes Drs. W. Y. Hazeltine J. L. Bartholomew and D. Y. Stranahan. Meetings occur on Wednesdays and the first session at City Hall examined a number of pension claimants.
Advertisement offering decorated pieces for gilding or freighting by an experienced firm with free packing. G. L. Finpay invites inquiries at the City Crockery Store. New white goods and embroideries arrive at HHunters Son’s store in large variety.
Bucklen’s Arriva Salve advertised as best salve for cuts, burns, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, eczema, tetter, chilblains, corns, skin eruptions and piles. money-back guaranteed. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by A. W. Morck in New Ginghams and other fabrics at Hunter’s.
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