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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1877
Page
3
The Marren Mail from April 3 1877 reports in brief form on court and license matters, post cards to be issued May 1, and weather chatter. It notes arrests, church baptisms and Easter services, bank openings, and a boiler explosion near Lucinda with casualties and repairs planned.
Judge Josiah Hall of Warren died Sunday morning April 1 1877 aged 82 years. A prominent and wealthy citizen, he came to Warren about 1817 and was the first lawyer admitted to the Warren bar in 1823. He long chaired as Associate Judge in 1832 and served in the Assembly in 1836. A leading Democrat with extensive lumber and business interests, his funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from his residence.
Wells at Waters and Co on Vickery farm flow about twenty barrels daily. Nearby Hertzel Co and Wetmore Co near Carver farm expected to go down soon. North Warren saw a fire after gas and oil spouted from Berry drill at 450 feet injuring Oscar Rose. Chadwick lot well flowed multiple times and Thompson and Dunn wells reach 1000 feet with gas but little oil. More rigs rise as drilling continues.
The committee lists expenses for printing, hall use and lecturer fees with amounts. Gratitude is expressed to lecturers, Warren Savings Bank staff, Main and Ledger editors, the School Board and Mr Thomas Graham for their kindness. Additional notes include West Point visitor appointment for Hon J C McCalmont and temperance speech by Hon W C Plumer. A lost money notice from Geo O Cornelius invites description and payment.
Warren Pa March 30 1877 Dr A Fisner recommends Messrs Wendelboe Johnston painters grainers and paper hangers as superior workers in their line. He notes they do their work in the best manner and offer moderate prices. Specimens of painting and graining visible in his Liberty street house.
State seeks buyers for a Remington sewing machine now available at a bargain. Inquire at this office for details and purchase terms.
A Sugar Grove letter defends Presbyterians and refutes accusations by “Vidi” about socials, opera hall use, and a hotel. It asserts the opera house hosted many respectable events, denies conspiracies, defends Mr. Clark’s character, and criticizes misinformation about conditions and licensing. The writer cites local opinions and calls for action against alleged misrepresentations.
An old newspaper notice advertises oysters served daily at Eli Dunn’s Restaurant opposite the Carver House with all styles and meals at all hours. It also promotes the Mall office printing wedding invitations and announcements, and Will Smith’s cheap mouldings for motes and pictures.
The Morning Glory Churn is pitched by Mounnoiano and FELLERS as a superior butter maker claiming more butter from the same cream than competing churns. Agents promote the device in McNett & Son's furniture rooms.
A long obituary honors a man born May 11 1796 in Mifflin County Pennsylvania who died March 14 1577. He helped found Warren County with the Frews and Marshes, served as County Commissioner in 1852 and 1855, and lived a life of honesty and charity.
The committee of Younasville Lodge No. 500 I O O F records thanks for a March 23 1877 visit to Warren Lodge No. 3839 and the March 27 1877 invitation to hear G F Borie Grand Master of the I C O F. They praise the eloquent address by Borie the Warren Lodge reception the Carver House collation and the charity spirit shown. They endorse the Grand Master’s view of Odd Fellowship as a moral social life awakening institution and thank D Thayer supervisor of the P A V P railroad and Warren station staff for extra accommodations and courtesies.
A M Kent has contracted A J Dobbins to run the Kent House for the coming season. Dobbins, famed as a capable landlord, previously managed Lakeview House and Mc Henry House at Meadville. The Kent House expects a busy summer with an anticipated Homeopathic Association reunion drawing over three hundred physicians, plus a new dock extending four hundred feet.
Spring Creek Lodge reports 33 members since March 16. About 18 000 Erie county signatures on the Murphy pledge. Thompson of Westfield N Y pleaded guilty to fraud for Ashtabula disaster victims, sentenced to one year in Erie county jail. Titusville to gain a Recorder's Court with non cap limit of 400. Jamestown hosts a Baptist church Corn Social menu featuring corn dishes. Mrs Hazeltine wife of Judge Hazeline of Jamestown dies aged about 75. Youngsville Union School closes winter term. Prof H D Patton to Jersey Shore Eclectic InstituteApr 2. peers predict bright future for him.
Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption promises cure of a cough in half the time of other medicines by addressing root causes and healing affected parts. It claims to help hoarseness chronic cough bronchitis and throat and lung ailments with no harm to children. Trial bottles are free and regular size is one dollar. sold by A W Morck Co Warren Pa.
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