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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1886
Page
8
Subscribers whose start date is July 1 1885 must pay the advance rate of 150 by October 1 Money may be paid to Mir FR E Reed or authorized agents or sent by money order The policy prohibits subscription running and no one will be crowded Authorized agents listed with towns and names across the county
Corry visitors Mrs. Lewis Geer and Miss Mainie Hardy call on Warren residents. Dr. Stewart advertises as physician surgeon. New residences on Hickory short and Liberty street loom. Rail depots receive repairs, Warren hotel adds barn space. A streetcar fire injures Miss Katie Desmond, who dies later. Local institutes, fairs, and a big agricultural show at St Grove planned for Sept 14–15. Ledger office connected by phone to county towns.
About 140 members attended the Samneal reunion of the 11th regiment at Corry last Thursday. After exercises in the opera house, they adjourned to the rink for a bountiful repast, with each veteran receiving a hand-tied buttonhole bouquet. Warren veterans praised Corry's people and manners.
The Reis family four members including father, son, and two daughters will perform on Wednesday September 8. The program features selections by noted composers and a grand carriage parade in traditional costumes. Alice Reis, eight, is celebrated as the world’s youngest cornetist. A rare musical treat is promised and patrons are urged to support generously.
Arrangements are nearly complete for a grand organ concert at the Methodist church on September 17. William Waith, organist of Westminster Presbyterian Buffalo, will perform. John W. Little of Erie First Presbyterian and Mrs Eggleston of Erie First Methodist will sing. The event, directed by the church choir, aims to support the new pipe organ while charging admission to fund public entertainment.
According to appointments a ladies meeting was held in the Evangelical church on Monday August 30. Mrs C M Snyder was named temporary chairman and M A B Miller secretary Reverend P B Allen opened with prayer. The group aimed to furnish rooms donated by Mrs Hoffman for the YMCA and to discuss how ladies could help. A organization was formed with Mrs P L S Allen president Mrs W D Brown secretary and Mrs A J Hazeltine treasurer. A financial committee was appointed with W D Hinckley S Faulkman and W J Alexander. The session adjourned until two weeks hence or by call of the president. Mrs A B Micner secretary pro tem.
An 1885 excursion run by the Bathe New York and Pennsylvania railroad offers a trip to the Kanatua Viaduct the world’s tallest at 310 feet. Departures and returns are scheduled with a 12 50 pm arrival and 1 20 pm return. Tickets available at company offices and on the train the day of travel.
White men and Tiffany crossed the river near Corydon last Wednesday when an Indian raft upset. Accusations of intent sparked a clash on the bank, leaving about a dozen Indians and as many whites badly injured in a fierce brawl.
The obituary notes the death on Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock of Homer Jteb Roy. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Roy sr Jr. The funeral was held Friday at 2 o'clock at the residence of James Roy Sr. The family receives condolences from the community.
A special meeting of the Waotaen rieher corps will be held in the rooms of the G ALR post on Friday afternoon September 3. All ladies interested in ALR work are invited to attend. By order of vice president Mrs. W. Owens Winner. Full attendance requested.
The ad offers wholesale prices at a 99 cent store for thirty days including clothing, hampers, picnic ware, work wear, water tops and oil paintings in frames. It promises savings on travel baskets and private goods, with a sale by CC Campbell North Clarendon Vermont.
Readers are offered Webster’s Unabridged Diction with 600000 words and 1400 Whistrations at a special Ledger year subscription price. The notice emphasizes value and accessibility for households seeking a comprehensive reference work.
Fragmentary OCR shows reference to Kopp's Commercial Calculation and price references for a Ledger subscription. Details are unclear, with garbled numbers and incomplete phrases about retail price or monthly costs. The readable fragment mentions 31 and per stove or per month pricing concepts.
The September term opens next Monday with Judge Brown presiding. Indictments include Lorenz Klooker on assault and firearm pointing, Casper Scild for furnishing beer to minors, and multiple cases of larceny, assault and battery, forgery, and illegal acts against revenue and property. Witnesses include D Titus, Ruth M Clark, John Larkin, Byron Lander, Ma tilda W Park, and others as listed in the docket.
A Swede named John Lawson employed at Wetmore farm North Warren drives home wheat then crashes into a barn near Wood street. Backing the wagon trams his body injuring the abdomen and severing a blood vessel causing fatal internal hemorrhage after three hours of agony. Neighbors, then doctors Preston and Bartholomew, attended. Rev. W G Jonson provided spiritual consolation.
Consciousness remained until moments before death. He was about 23 and unmarried. A brother in Farmington township is the only known relative in the area. Sir Cha Lott and Judge Wetmore praise his excellent character. The deceased was buried in Farmington township Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Andy Monroe remains intermittently ill at Howard Thompson’s residence in Warren. Local residents Jerry Baish, Charles and Samuel McNett enjoyed a river excursion toward Tidioute. Mrs. L. E. McNett and Mr. W. G. Jeffery joined family life in Erie before settling in Warren. Garfield businessman Charles Thomas sought earthquake talk. locals teased with a leather joke near Jerry Baish’s shop. Ledger emerges as local news leader after Herald’s death. Various residents pursue education, travel, or business, including Lida Scott, Nellie Wisner, and Dr. J. W. Heath’s Renova project.
The marriage of Samuel J. Martin to Cora Booth and Thomas Weakley as bridesmaid, with a large early evening gathering and festivities. The interior was trimmed with evergreens and guests enjoyed merriment well into the night. It notes a second wedding of George M. Heintz to Mrs Julia Lautter with bridesmaids, groomsmen, and an orchestra, guests, and a reception by caterer William. couple plan to reside in Warren after Chicago.
Gartold residents rejoice at a gold discovery one mile from town on the Pickett Lane. James Donnally drilled the fourth sand and found a gouy firia rock about 160 feet below the third. pumpings show ore from the sand rock. A specimen sent to Philadelphia yielded 38 per cent pure gold. Owners plan to form a stock company to develop and determine the extent while keeping the find quiet.
A young father, John Walls, entered Jaume Nixon's phacing mill Monday afternoon and touched what he believed was a tubing saw but was a common bug saw. His hand was severely cut and nearly severed at the palm, with no deputation needed.
Two day regatta organized by the club of the mitch ues tilation of amatet emen takes place at Long Point on Lake under the auspice of the citizens of Jovertown on Tuesday and Wednesday September 7 and 8. Entries include chiby from Hillsdale Michigan Hamilton Georgia Toronto Ontario New York City Boston Massachusetts Albany New York Troy and other points. A series of events and closely contested races is noted with greatly reduced railroad rates offered.
Sam, after purchasing Mrs. E. A. Abbott’s kiln, offers firing of all china types. Leave orders at the 99 cent store in Warren. Mrs. Wa. GH. Maries.
Wing Lee offers Chinese and Japanese curiosities and teas at No 17 Chippewa st Battle Creek. Bargains at M Jackson Bros Main St North Clarendon hats and caps. Bird cages at Wm Spinner Diamond Block Warren Pa. Electric steam washer best in world at low prices from Spinner. Gents shirts woolens and underwear offered by ML Jackson & Brus Main St North Clarendon at striking prices.
A local notice outlines the meeting of the board of the Beattie Municipal district at Beatty, focusing on the purchase resolution of stock or property. The agenda lists officers including a president and secretary-treasurer, with details limited by the damaged text.
The undersigned Eugenio presents that Arthur Brokutshaw of Peete Township is deceased. Heir or creditors must show claims or demand against the estate and make immediate payment to the undersigned to settle debts due from the estate.
A fragmented testimonial declares Hood sarsaparilla as a remarkable remedy and praises Electric Bitters for curing ailments and boosting vitality. It touts quick sales and claims major health benefits while urging readers to buy from vendors at low prices, noting a fifty cent bottle.
Mrs Springer of Mechanicsburg Va writes of lung fever and weakness. She praises Dr Kani New Paseevery for Constanplii and health restoration, claiming a dollar bottle aided recovery. She urges readers to try the remedy.
An old advertising snippet touts gentle relief from bilious headaches and constipation using a plant based remedy called Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pills. It claims rapid aid without harsh side effects and emphasizes kitchen prepared, vegetable ingredients.
A fragment urges use of Parker's Hair Balsam to treat scalp disease and itching. It claims the product cures itching, stops hair loss, and restores softness and color, presenting it as the ideal remedy for the described condition.
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