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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1889
Page
8
Patchwork of ads and notices in a Warren pa column mention Silk gloves at Patterson s and other goods plus local names. Plans show Johnstown sufferers relief drives and community events from June to mid month including churches, schools, and a Childrens Day program with raffles and entertainments.
John Moore a contractor and driller and resident of Glade went down a well to fix a valve. Mary Denzer and later George Rodman entered the shaft to aid and both were affected by the gas. Moore died from suffocation while Rodman and Denzer survived. Moore leaves a wife and several children. He had just taken out a $5,000 life policy. Funeral held at his daughter's home yesterday.
A flood relief benefit is announced with five percent of all sales donated to flood sufferers. Special bargains on dress goods carpets and home items are offered next Monday. Samugrs Bros. also notes a business change for George B. Williams Adelphia Kitchen plans moving to the former Exchange hotel space. Races at Warren track begin next Wednesday with 67 entries listed in the publication.
A funeral notice from Warren Assembly No 7379 Knights of Labor mourns Brother William Breden Wilson with sympathies to his family. The page also advertises Halls Catarrh Cure, testimonials for Cheney, West Truax and others, and Ely's Cream Balm with user reviews and medicinal claims.
Brown Carrie Marsh Brown wife of Sherman B R Brown and daughter of W S and Rosayille P Marsh aged 20 years and 5 months Jones in Sugar Grove Mr Wm W Jones aged about 60 years (May 21 and May 25 1889) obituary notices listing names ages and birthplaces
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