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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1887
Page
3
The Warren Mail lists Easter notes and civic items including theater lines, library events, and shop features. It records local hearings, inquests, school superintendent candidates, road and sidewalk repairs, charity offerings, and mentions town people like George Ball and C. P. Northrop with spring sales and new styles. The note on trout season and weather shifts closes the digest.
Dr. J J Knapp of Kinzua visited on Saturday. C Smith traveled to Akron to see his sons. Mrs A B Kinney of Geneva N Y guests of C F L Kinnear. District Attorney Higgins ill but improving. Will Allen returns from Oxford Naval School Maryland for a few days. Mrs W T Davidson of Augusta Ga visiting her mother Mrs S A Wetmore. C E Bell in New York and returns with bargains. Mrs H Allen and daughter of Fargo Dak are staying with S J Pages. Mr C P Henry condition steady. Mr Palmer and Mr Morck noted. Miss May Stoddard in town with sister Mrs H E Davis en route to Oberlin for music graduation. Miss Grace Stone, Secretary Stone’s daughter, is visiting Warren. Miss Stone returned home last Friday. Mark W Jamieson and wife learn of Miss Minnie Creary’s sudden Chicago death by telegraph. They left Warren westbound. Minnie Creary was previously in Warren and well remembered.
Erie County Commissioners examined John Haas after Mrs Haas claimed bruises and ragged clothing. Dr Curwen and Dr Woods presented differing views with Curwen defending care and noting clothing changes. The exchange questioned hospital treatment methods and faultfinding by local papers.
The sermon and service schedule for the final week of Lent at Trinity Memorial Church led by Rev. A W Ryan includes The Events of Holy Week Maundy Thursday Holy Communion The Power of Weakness Good Friday Meditation Easter Even Holy Communion Baptism Easter Resurrection and related services with an Easter Monday vestry election and Sunday school.
Lin Rowland showcased a three year old imported Clydesdale weighing 1635 pounds last Saturday. G. H. Dunham's Phil Fortune drew notice as a superior roadster specimen. Warren shows better stock. Farmers find raising good colts or calves costs no more than scrubs and invest accordingly.
Retail ad promises unbeatable prices on new spring goods from C P Noptaropr inviting customers to call and visit for best value.
A large crowd attended the Gilmore Band concert at Library Hall last Tuesday evening. The program featured woodwind and brass sections, with standout solo performances by Fred Lax on flute and Miss Fritch, while the audience repeatedly recalled the performers, and the review praises the band as a welcome return to Warren.
Jonun Laurier, proprietor, runs the best place in Warren for suits of meats at the city market on Hickory street.
Thomas Carley a young man jailed for an alleged offense against a boy died by hanging in his cell Friday night April 1. Deputy Gregory found the body Saturday before 7 am and an inquest led to a verdict that he died voluntarily by strangulation. burial arrangements and officials involved noted.
The benefit of Will H Turner is set for next Thursday night at Chanfrau's with the troupe and the old favorite Kit the Arkansas Traveler. Turner has many friends in Warren and the company is expected to draw liberal patronage. Also notes the Gilmore Concert incident where a disruptive gallery patron was arrested and removed, and calls for responsible attendance by youngsters in the gallery.
Borough set the year tax levy at 7 mills with 4 for borough 2 for road and police. Dr. Baker reappointed Health Physician at 50 dollars yearly. Peter Sonne elected to do street sprinkling 5 votes Emil Amann 2 votes Peter Holmes 1. Water committee to consult Water Company about the horse trough. Burgess Rankin reported 48 dollars in March licenses. Fire department officers were reaffirmed. A police pay deduction approved for Taylor and Means. Collector Ames exonerated on 88.59 tax duplicates. Committee formed for market and weekly borough cash items noted.
Miss Maggie Madigan a domestic at Mr Shaw s boarding house Market Street attempted suicide by taking two large doses of Rough on Rats Her parents live in Pine Grove Dr Whitcomb treated her and she was out of danger Monday though suffering severe aftereffects She described frequent thoughts of self harm and is considered odd and peculiar.
On Wednesday evening last week at the bride's home Miss Laura Horton and Mr Louis Hinkle were united in wedlock with the Rev Negley officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony as the Cornet Band played a stirring serenade. The Ridgway Democrat extends best wishes for conjugal felicity to the newlyweds. Mr Hinkle is noted as a Warren boy.
The newly erected Church of the Evangelical Association at West Hickory Forest county will be dedicated Sunday April 17. Prominent ministers will attend with services starting Saturday evening April 16. All are invited to attend. M V DeVaux Pastor F P Sartor P E
The groceries and fixtures of Geo. P. Orr & Co are offered for sale with easy payments. The room will be available to rent after April 15, 1887, inquiries to James H. Eddy. C. P. Northrop displays new styles.
County and vicinity notices report dull business in Bradford oil tool shops and closing Meadville act. Obituaries note Patrick Conklin of Clarendon and Dr. Robert Faulkner of Erie. Kane Kane, or Jamestown items. Steamboats Vincent and Cornell leased for Jamestown Mayville route. 278 liquor applications in Erie. fire losses. cattle weight record. politics and education updates.
County correspondence notes a push for new sidewalks in the village amid its lumber trade. Miss Nellie Morris of Cambridge is visiting. A temperance meeting is planned at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. Little Mary McCrea is ill with Dr Gowdy in attendance. The oil well at Torpedo reportedly yields about five barrels daily. The Hotchkin Concert Co. and Bell Ringers perform in Andrews Hall Wednesday. The nine member Band forms, and Geo Richards moves to a new lot near E D Horn’s. Horse insurance offered by C H Meacham & Co. in Warren.
The new National Guard bill passed both houses and awaits the Governor. Capt. Thomas R. Cowell of Oil City was elected Major of the 16th regiment. Company I elections chose Lt. Col. Parmlee, Fred E. Windsor as Second and First Lieutenant, with Sgt W P Mitchell as Second Lieutenant. Generals and staff appointments for the brigade are listed with several named officers.
A cranky blend of marriage advice from Meadville Gazette warning Pennsylvanians versus New York practices, plus local ads for Opera Piano at J K Weaver’s, Taber organs, Meacham & Co insurance, old papers, oysters at Ruhlman, and Oneida Market promos. It also promotes insurance as a modern safety net with JOHN SILL, and references Exchange Block offices.
April 2 notices report inclement weather at a sugar social raising about B15. Rev Atkins’ ill son improving. Aid Society to meet soon at Mrs Jennie Stewart s. Bishop Dixon preached two valued sermons at U B Church. Dr J L Burroughs visiting. Jennie Olds surprised with gifts including a photo album. Mrs J W Gage visiting old Corry home. Mrs A D Frank hosted mother visit. Lydia Langdon funeral held March 26 at Joseph Langdon residence. Spring Creek updates note April 2 events and May Creamery plans. Shirk leaving for new fields. L Stanley building Spartansburg Creamery. Willow Dale Creamery slated May 1. Miss Jennie Mudge to Wrightsville for term. Dom Pepro.
Bell Bros advertises 26 pieces of 36 inch ware diagonals in all colors at 10 cents a yard with 50 new styles on counters this week. 24 inch wide fabrics at 25c, 40 inch Cassimer dress goods at 65c, all wool camel hair effects 44 inch wide at 1.20 per yard in spring shades, marketed as fashionable and affordable.
GIMPS beaded trimmings are highly sought this spring in black and colors. The shop highlights careful selection of desirable pretty pieces offered at affordable prices.
Spring Hosiery is arriving freely and a choice line of grays and solid colors full regular at 25 cents sells rapidly. The Jersey and Balbrigan vests are on display in attractive styles.
Our stock is larger than ever in this department and shoppers can save from 16 to 25 percent by purchasing these goods here.
This week new store presents a grand opening with a wide range of dress fabrics, silks, and cashmeres at deep discounts. Special deals include 60c to 1.50 suiting, 4c fancy bits, 12c dress goods, 18c jumbo towels, 12 1 2c linen towels, 34 napkins for 1.65, 500 stitched border handkerchiefs at 2c, corsets at 25c, and a full line of hosiery and calicoes at notably reduced prices.
A small but well assorted line of ingrain carpets has been opened with prices much lower than usual, aiming to attract budget minded shoppers.
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