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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1884
Page
5
A collection of short city news items from Jamestown area records a mix of local incidents. Hydrants and a deer in town draw attention, a farm wagon accident prompts brief reflection, and political talk references next Tuesday elections amid weather and street lighting remarks.
Miss May Stoddard of Busti N Y plans to stay through winter to study music. A B McKain Son sell out their grocery business this week to Philip Beyer. Marion Longdenburg formerly of this city and Bradford teacher attends Fredonia State Normal School. Rev L M Beyer hosts an Evangelical meeting at Mead school Yankee bush with many inquirers daily. W W Howard of the New York Times visits hoping to deer hunt but snow fails. Howard authored a book due soon and promises great earnings.
The Warren Relief Association formed by local ladies seeks to systematize aid for the town’s poor. An appeal invites willing donors to entrust funds or gifts for distribution. The donation room operates Mondays 1 to 5 pm with a Friday afternoon session, and contributions may be sent to Mrs. A. J. Hazeltine or Mrs. R. P. Rixa or via the P. O. to their care.
Joseph N. Deitz proprietor operates upstairs in the Geiserbrecht block with foreman Robert Walkerman, a veteran of eastern shops. The firm uses top tobacco and aims to grow from six workers as demand rises, joining Warren’s rapid cigar production scene.
Scattered items report farm work on several properties around Warren including Sigging on Glahomore Co and Reig on Glade with several No 3 finishes. A temperance critique targets John Brown and Will J McConnell, while social events and Speer’s Port Grape Wine are noted.
A masked man reportedly entered multiple Water Street houses between Sixth and Seventh Streets in late August and September. Neighbors noted the intruder, who wore a black mask, but no thefts were confirmed. Mrs Ferry challenged him as he stood like a statue, then fled. others saw him flee or be chased away by occupants. Local residents recall a similar figure seen at Mrs Myers and Mrs Kirberger homes.
A historic catalog of patent medicines and household products touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for wounds and skin eruptions, Rough on Rats and Coughs versions, Wells’ Health Renewer for vitality, Buchu-paiba kidney cures, and other tonics. It features various prices, testimonials, and quirky claims, reflecting early 20th century ads.
Rev IL EH Fairall editor of the Toca Methodist in its 1888 November issue claims Ely's Cream Basin cures catarrh through a thorough treatment. He notes ministers suffer head and throat troubles and endorses the product as non liquid non-nasal application. October 17.
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