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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1891
Page
5
Community items report meetings of the Farmers Club and Political Equality club, church services by Rev. Youngson and Bar W King, Memorial day floral committee, weather notes, a Kane railroad case ruling, and court actions. The New Brick Works near Warren describe process, capacity, and local growth with multiple farms supplying clay.
The article describes a church service led by Reverend Rankin with others assisting, a well attended ceremony in a church setting, and entertainment with music. It notes removal of Company I from Roscoe Ball, conversion for a gym and attractions, plus a Decoration Day dinner offer by Woodard and Lessers with Y M C A Presbyterian volunteers serving refreshments.
Social notices report Miss Millie Germer visiting Mrs. Windsor and several calls in Irvington and Warren. The Children's Aid Society outlines aims and officers, urges help, and highlights a state law favoring foster care over almshouses. Also noted are a new oil company formation in Rouseville with Warren links, plus a May 20, 1891 post office list of letters.
General Order No 4 directs comrades to assemble in full uniform at the Post room on Sunday May 24 1891 at 2 30 p m for divine services at the Episcopal church Adjutant Rh H Suira commands Borcusis Joe Baker offers first class house moving and repairs from Chandlers Valley Pa with short notice
A fragmentary ad notes 86 inch all wood novelties priced at 75 cents per yard and 50 inch genuine Seatel fabrics at 1.50 retail value. It mentions sale yard items, imported Scotch textiles, and a spring jacket line, with emphasis on seasonality and precautionary shopping. The wording is garbled but indicates discount pricing, new lines, and fashion items for this week.
A fragmented OCR entry lists carpets and matting with varying prices and patterns. Mentions China Matting at a rate of 200 a year, plus other price references and product notes amid scattered dealer terms.
In a local sale catalog the emphasis rests on lace curtains including Irish Point Guipure Tamboure Brussels Net Swiss and similar fabrics. Curtain poles and brass fixtures are offered at 18c.
W H Pigkett & 60 announce a new warehouse spanning 836 by 120 feet across four stories. Basements stock sewer pipe brick nails shoes iron pipe and related goods. first floor holds iron steel, nails, rope and tools. second floor features plows, seeders and farming implements. third floor houses a 10,500 square foot shop with about thirty workers, shipping to eight states and offering plumbing, heating and sheet metal work. The firm markets Pickett and Perfect Axes, belting, lubricants, injectors, and more at competitive prices.
The ad boasts over 35 years serving customers, stressing courtesy and fair pricing. It highlights durable goods for men and children, from clothing to accessories, with mentions of straw hats, shirts, neckwear, silk umbrellas, and other items offered at low, competitive prices.
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