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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1886
Page
8
A Warren newspaper lists numerous local items from March with social visits, sales pitches, theater ads, and community notices. Highlights include marriage licenses issued, clergy exchanges, a noted art gallery visit, various store promos, a lamp giveaway, a theater show, and relief donations totaling several dollars for local families.
The Warren County Agricultural Association held a Saturday afternoon session at the Court House. Essays by B F Morris and S H Evans were read and praised. publication of both essays in Warren papers requested. John Clark discussed horses. seed purchasing urged. plaster purchases planned. Next meeting set for March 27. Warren population estimates place adults around 1825 and total population near 5300, with Glade and North Warren not included and about ten thousand depend on the Warren post office for mail.
Mr J K Ronne Liberty street merchant tailor returns from New York with a large elegant stock of spring styles. Prices reduced to the lowest figure. Styles new and handsome with a guarantee of a perfect fit. Inspect stock and prices. Liberty street near the post office. Ladies invited. A A Davis & Co offers a complete line of artist materials.
Harrison and Gourlay present the farce Skipped by the Light of the Moon in Warren with Powle and Warmingtons Company led by the Lennox brothers. The Meadville audience praised the lively, funny show and the strong cast including Miss Dollie Therston and Miss Hattie Geary.
The Episcopal church ladies hosted a turkey supper and entertainment at E. N. Smith’s High street home last Tuesday. The program featured music, recitations, charades, and a piano solo by Mrs. Overholt, a reading by Mrs. Bartholomew, and Madge McCalmont’s recitation The Gossiping Neighbor, raising about $65 for the society.
The Peoples Gas Company bought twenty four acres of gas land from Hoffman and Co. for 36200. The deal indicates plans to supply gas soon with pipe arrangements under way. Cheaper gas is the objective.
The Han family thanks friends for their liberal donation on February 24 and to Mrs Loranda McKinney for the use of her large home aiding a recent event. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Han, Youngsville Pa, March 1, 1886.
Residents of Bear Lake have pursued a borough charter to fund improvements including school upgrades sidewalks and street repairs. The movement shows commendable enterprise and action toward local governance. Other items note local ads marriages and business notices including a funeral service by Arren Undertaking and Embalming Co. agent Monett Hickory Street.
A financial statement audited by appointed librarians covers the Warren Library Association from its board’s formation to January 1, 1886. It lists receipts totaling 3 860 14 from subscriptions, room rents, entertainments, and bonds, with numerous disbursements for hall running costs, building additions, furniture, insurance, taxes, repairs, printing, and miscellaneous items. Auditors F B Laxeworthy and A J Hargouse confirm the figures as correct.
Warren boards and citizens push to attract manufacturing. Mr Wing of Detroit sought to start a factory at the Exchange hotel with $20,000 capital, most subscribed. Warren officials, though, have yet to secure a firm commitment as Wing contemplates leaving. Local supporters urge action to seize the opportunity and spur employment.
On March 1, 1886 W C Allan late deputy sheriff transfers general agency and all insurance business to John Sill & Co. Office location: Exchange block over Oil Exchange. Doug Sill signs. A A Davis & Co reports spring wallpaper stock is most complete.
Garland Pa March 4 1886 notice states that Thys Harrington Jins left home and abandoned support and that 78 T will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her after this date. The notice asks others not to harbor or trust her on his account.
An old health note argues the liver is not a blood purifier but aids digestion, while the kidneys purify blood. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as protective for both organs, urging spring use to prevent illness and doctor bills. It notes spring changes in bile and urges timely treatment to maintain health.
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