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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1885
Page
5
A bustling Warren page with ads for A A Davis & Co stove rugs and wall paper, a note on a 25 cent circus, and local notices about postmasters, merchants, and residents. Plus a wary tale of Ella Bennett’s shoplifting, county events, and social updates.
Fred Morck is in New York and the east on a business trip. W R Dawson of Tidioute and P J Swain of Sheffield were in town last Monday. Mr and Mrs J Clinton of Sheffield were in town last Tuesday returning home that evening. Mr and Mrs H G Eddy and daughters and Miss Mary Schofield, visiting, left Wednesday for Philadelphia to attend their grandmother Mrs R Anderson’s funeral. J F Zurn of Texas came to Warren last Saturday to meet his wife, then they visit Erie before returning to Texas.
In Memoriam mourning resolves Pittsfield E A U 881 tendering sympathy to the widow and family of the deceased brother a faithful union worker and father. Charter to be draped for thirty days records to note the loss and notices sent to family and Warren Mail and Saturday Mirror. Com.
The Last Chance Mr Eldred agent for Eldred Bros folding table reports unprecedented success in Warren and vicinity with tables in nearly every home. Some houses contain five to eight. Liberal reductions offered for two or more. Deliveries back in about two weeks. To obtain one, send a postal card to T W Evprep Warren Pa.
Thorough tests show Lucvn's Fluid is unsuited for cleaning silk and worsted goods, kid gloves, and similar fabrics. A list of names follows as recipients and Mrs. W Lot Smith to call.
The September oil report notes 356 wells completed, up 74 from October, with 4,765 barrels produced, up 1,415. Middle field activity at Warren, Cissendon and Tiona rises to 82 wells and 626 barrels, while dry holes total nine. Clarendon and Tiona see rapid progress. 103 wells are now drilling across Warren, Glade, Kinzua, Clarendon and Tiena.
At Laban lodge No 25 K of H a set of resolutions mourns the death of charter member Augustus Mermil. The lodge notes his integrity as treasurer and loyal service, extends sympathy to his family, drapes the charter in mourning for thirty days, and asks local papers to publish the notice and send copies to friends. Committee A S Darrymere J Daxforr A A Davis.
The Equitable Aid Union Enterprise No EE A BU was organized at Enterprise by G W Brown deputy supreme president of the EAU with 70 applicants for charter. Officers named include Robert Anderson chancellor J Pf Watson president Mrs G A Millin vice president H Billy chaplain W B Benedict treasurer W B Benedict accountant C A Millin warden Mrs J A Dykens sentinel T J Shepherd conductor Mrs J T Watson assistant conductor J A Perry trustee J M Lupher W J Proper examining physicians W B Benedict representative to grand union A J Shepherd alternate representative Meeting held each Saturday evening.
Mr W M Noel of this place has a patent for a superb heating gas burner giving more heat with less gas than any other burner. State and County rights or the whole United States for sale. Apply to W M Noel, patentee, for price and further particulars. Warren Pa.
Following the death of E G Wood, the Wood & Thoms firm dissolves, and business will continue under H S Thomas who will handle all accounts for collection. An immediate settlement is requested to save costs, with Warren Louisiana note and dated September 23. The remainder is a partisan political commentary about republicans and church societies.
Bell Brothers invites the public to the store opening featuring a diverse stock of dry goods. The display includes Boucle and cashmere fabrics, wool dresses, fringes, laces, buttons, and a large hosiery and undergarment line. They claim lower prices than competitors and promise attentive service, urging customers to note the opening dates.
Notices report Henrietta Wells of Norfolk Virginia died September 15 1845 after five year illness with her husband Washington B Wells and daughter grieving in Virgina. A later 1966 notice for Hiram E Knapp of Rochester New York aged 20 after typhoid fever and a fatal blood clot details his parents and funeral. The page notes catalog items from A A Davis Co in Warren PA and promotions for window shades bird cages and school books.
In Mead Grostonburg St aged three VYREDENBURG In Farnsworth residence of EM Farnsworth aged 66 years Sept 2 1865 Samuel Sept 24 1985 at the mall Vredenburg.
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