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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1885
Page
7
The issue lists varied local items including A A Davis & Co. school supplies distribution, Jewish New Year timings, business moves in Columbus, and a Free Methodist church dedication in Farnsworth on the 20th. Also notes court actions, burglaries, a fostered coal price, and upcoming Sugar Grove agricultural fair dates September 15 to 18 with emphasis on farming showings and community turnout.
A. T. Smith born January 25 1863 in Wayne County Pa died September 3 1885 in Tiona after slipping beneath a log train while employed by Clap Company. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery with funeral services in Clap and Co. hall conducted by Rev A A Hall. The loss weighed heavily on his widowed mother and his lone brother.
Patrick Hassett, once with Struthers Wells & Co., drowned in Lake Erie this Wednesday. Henry P. Hunter begins selling new goods from New York at favorable prices. The Cornplanter Indian church near Garoplanter is finished and set for dedication on November 1. Contributions from Warren residents and Rev W. Al Mankin aid completion. A party celebrated Joe Briley’s 23rd wedding anniversary with gifts. Mrs Braley is Mrs A B McKain’s sister. Lieutenant F M M Knap and Sargent O J Gunning depart for Bradford to join the inter state Cresmore contest with a Pennsylvania National Guard team auction.
Charley Schwing is home on a short vacation. Miss Alice O Donnell of Clarendon visits Mrs D D Reed. Miss Fannie Brayton of Youngsville was at the Pair last Thursday. Mr and Mrs M M Abbott of Mississippi visit M Waters Esq. Ed Giesselbrecht returned home from two months in France. G G McKee a prominent Youngs town merchant was in town. Fred Bell becomes bookkeeper at 2 B Wood Co Grand Valley. Sam Lord, Sugar Grove Union Agricultural Society secretary, in town this week. Adlen Patterson of Dunkin has been the she Warr. Mr and Mrs Philip Giesselbrecht leave for Europe next Tuesday for winter with relatives. Geo M Parmice attended the funeral of Major Aaron Stafford in Waterville N Y last Tuesday. Dr S Fisher and family of Olean stopped in Warren on way to Allegheny Spring. Union school closed Thursday and Friday so teachers and children could visit the fair. Mrs A Ruhlman and two daughters, in Chicago and the West four or five weeks, returned home last week pleased with the West and with home.
Freight train No 60 struck a man on the Wemlock bridge. The mangled body hung between ties and was moved to the tool room. An inquest jury convened by Justice Schnur later that day with Burgess Thompson Dr Berkstresser and others. Identity could not be confirmed. a few Swedes named Cloff but gave no name. Body committed to undertaker P Greenlund. Left arm and leg were severely injured.
Sept 9 report from North Warren describes day one of the fair on Sept 8. crowds crowded the road to the grounds despite heavy rain. drummers and trumpeters disrupted traffic, tickets and horses caused chaos at the gate, and managers promised fair handling. amid the confusion, accidents and property damage were noted while attendees sought hitching space and order. Also announced are local marriage and obituaries notices for Emil Bechrist and Mary Yaegle of Warren, and collected death notices including Charles Jackson of Philadelphia.
Bell Bros reports a grand sale week with stock reduced for a fair week running Tuesday September 8 to Friday September 21. Highlights include low prices on carpets aqua Brussels body Brussels yarns laces flannels and yarns plus a free souvenir for purchases of ALU or more. Bert Bros emphasizes bargains to clear stock and attract customers.
Mr BG Wood of Wood and Thomas suffered probable fatal injuries after an accidental fall down cellar stairs. Flo lay unconscious with nose and ear bleeding. Dr Baker reports likely skull fracture. Friday morning shows no chance of recovery as inflammation worsens and death is expected hourly.
Several from this township have items at the fair. John Allen has notices for a factory opening. A new roof and walk are being added to the hotel. W Y Hodgs has John the painter at work on his house. Miss Hamson of Laoia is visiting. Mr and Mrs Wm Pamuilton stay with Dr D A Lowes. Teachers inspection occurred Saturday. The elm tree is very large. Vertical best prize went to a pupil. The cheese factory east of here has closed due to lack of patrons. Ackley creamery is prosperous. Allegations against billiard parlor managers for minors playing. Ohn Carr is in town briefly. Local boys bag black squirrels. E A U Union hosts entertainments at meetings. Next Tuesday peaches and cream served. Hay Fever remedy ad touts Crib Balm with a testimonial from Duhamel Clark.
Lander Sept 9 The Sabbath School picnic to Cauutsuqua on Saturday Sept 9th was a success despite a rainy morning. Afternoon sunshine brought ample amusement with children enjoying the roller coaster. The drawing for Thompson's store prize went to CL Ward en.
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