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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1887
Page
8
Decoration day events loom as a strong Warren scene with inspections, refinery projects, new gas and oil activity, a major Allegany fire loss, a sawmill blaze, river transport deals, railroad and street notes, social visits and a thriving local theater with Helene Adell company performing at Library hall.
Senecaf Burgess aged 64 died last night of paralysis. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow from the family residence 7 Charles street Omaha. He was a longtime Warren business figure, liveryman and grocer, who built the building now held by the First National Bank, later faced financial trouble, moved west, ran a hotel, and settled in Omaha where his son Jack and two sons in law live. His wife Julia's sorrow deepened the family’s grief as health troubled him in recent summers. The widow may return to Warren.
Samuel Garfield formerly superintendent of Rouse hospital at Youngsville has become steward at North Warren hospital for the insane. John Aiken of Brokenstraw township was appointed superintendent of Rouse hospital by the county commissioners.
After 10 pm the Jamestown charter amendment to bond for fuel gas cleared the senate with a two thirds vote requirement. Citizens celebrated with bonfires and a brass band leading a long procession, despite heavy rain dampening what was to be a grand jubilee.
The notice highlights Alegheny Springs near Irvington drawing visitors from the region. It mentions hotel proprietors B C Roberts & Son aiming for pleasant stays and potential new cottages. The rest lists ads for wallpaper from A A Davis Co, school books, watches and jewelry repairs by Wyman & Davis, a five year old brood mare for sale via Ed Clemons Warren Pa, bird cages by A A Davis Co, and additional ad lines.
Fheir Altitude presents a list of P and E railroad stations with elevations from 1,633 to 1,682 feet, followed by Lake Erie depot references. Real estate transfers from May 19 to May 25 include deeds in Glade, Conewongo, Sugar Grove, Spring Creek, Kinzua, Eldred, Grand Valley, Cherry Grove, and more with prices up to 126,000 dollars. The page also advertises life and fire insurance, health tonics, window shades, millinery services, and Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption.
Spring and summer demand change in home decor. N K Wendelboe specializes in wall paper, decorations, window shades, oils, frames and signs. He offers estimates, uses skilled workmen, and maintains a large stock at 209 Liberty Street Warren. A. A. Davis & Co frame pictures to order and M Jackson & Sros offer menswear at North Clarendon.
Married notices from Warren and nearby towns list George Davis and Isa belle Hertzel of Warren. Weldon Weaver and Bessie L Slye of Youngsville. Isaac A Means and Eva Elrod. Nelson J Safford and Grace G Johnson. Died notices include Addie Irene Pelton, 17, Lottsville. Seneca Burgess, 66, Omaha. Funeral details given for Burgess.
The dealer cuts deep on silk and fabric after declaring an excess stock of thirty five hundred yards. Flat discounts include Black Silk at 1.05 with rivals at 1.35, 275 yards of Job in Gainet Black Silks at 1.25, 22 inch Black Sarah at 0.87 1 21, 30 inch Black Rhadame at 1.10, 20 inch Rhadame at 1.09, Latino 30 inch at 0.206 per yard, 500 yards 27 inch Seersucker at 0.085, 500 yards 27 inch Crinkles at 0.10, 800 yards 17 inch Printed Pongees at 0.095, and 400 yards 27 inch Check Nainsooks at 0.07 with unspecified remaining stock.
Rome druggists tout Dr Kings New Discovery and Electric Bitters with strong claims of curing consumption in multiple cases. Paris Texas resident recovers from near death after using the remedy and pills. Darbyn Prophylactic Fluid advertised for catarrh hay fever and related ailments with gargle use for throat inflammation.
This fragment notes a May 13 1987 event at Bell Bro's where a weekly talk is announced. It references a Friday gathering and promises a forthcoming discussion. The readable portion hints at a local or recurring feature but lacks further details.
Domestic Department promotes a wide range of fabrics including Windsor Foulard Cambries at 8 cents per yard, Fine Chambra Ginghams at 10 cents, Crown Latinos at 15 cents, New Prints, Unbleached Muslin at 7 cents, and 36 inch Colored Dress Goods at 10 to 16-25 cents. They claim savings of ten percent versus competitors.
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