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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1884
Page
3
Local brief notes include Good Friday services at Trinity Memorial Church led by Rev. A. W. Ryan, schoolroom crowding, and Easter plans. Also listed are social updates on residents traveling, engagements, job moves, and small business notices in Warren, with stray ads and society items.
Emma Abbotts Grand Opera Company brings celebrated artists to Warren for a performance of Maritana next Saturday. The cast includes Zelda Seguin Sig Fabrina Walter Allen William Broderick and Sig Tagliapietra with a full orchestra and strong chorus. Seats go on sale Wednesday morning at Library Hall with prices 1.50 1.25 1.00 and 75 cents.
Local catalog notes 10 cent cans of tomatoes corn beans and peas at Tuscaporne Messier’s. Oranges 15 and 20 cents per dozen. Lemons a cent each at Gero P Orr & Co. Framing and custom wallpaper from A A Davis & Co. La Pierre Restaurant promoted for fresh pies.
The Antiquities committee asks anyone with items at least 100 years old to mail them to Mrs. C. W. Stone promptly. The advertising committee plans a six day exhibition newspaper, led by Mr. Ott Pettit, to be circulated in nearby towns. Oranges sold at 15 to 20 cents per dozen. Gro. P. Orr & Co offers a large range of baby carriages at various prices. A. A. Davis & Co seeks a woman for general housework and baby care, contact Mrs. J. A. Hann at High and Market streets near the court house.
The Warren Board of Trade met in Council rooms last Wednesday evening with Rev. W. A. Rankin presiding. A nine-director slate was elected including Rankin as president and A. Hertzel as treasurer. Quorum lowered to ten, committees named, and plans discussed for a county fair next fall. next meeting set for Friday April 11 at 8 p.m.
The oil country papers issue a March report noting bearish market impact as producers accept that high prices may fall. The Derrick highlights 483 rigs at work, fewer wells drilled, 37 greater total wells, 265 wells completed, 4126 barrels new production, 175 more dry holes, a two barrel drop in average new-well output, with Allegheny and lower fields easing while Warren and Bradford rise.
An assorted list highlights fishing tackle and lines at A. A bargain on oranges and lemons with dozen prices, Theodore Messner offers fresh fruit. The Banner Furniture Store by McNert & Co proclaims a large assortment of fine furniture. A remedy ad promotes Acker's English Remedy for cold or cough, sold by Johnson & Siegfried.
The Presbytery of Erie convenes in Oil City on Tuesday at 7:30 PM with Rev Dr Hunter delivering the opening sermon. Warren church representatives and the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will participate. Warren delegates are Miss Hettie Hall and Mrs P S Allen. Church pews will be rented May 1 at 2 PM, with back rent callers urged to settle via G N Parmlee Esq. Easter services are urged for next Sunday morning.
Geo W Bain Kentucky temperance orator lectures Sunday 13 at 3 PM in Baptist Church under Woman's Christian Temperance Union Warren. He also speaks Sunday evening in Court House and Monday evening in Library Hall on Boys and girls nice and naughty. Admission 25 cents to defray expenses.
Geo. Orr & Co. plans to distribute a large quantity of pumpkin seeds to Warren county farmers. Next fall prizes in farm implements will be awarded for the largest and smallest pumpkins grown from the seed, encouraging growers to plant now for a plentiful pumpkin harvest.
A narrow Easter card line showcases delicate artistry by A A with subtle colors and careful lettering. The brief note hints at seasonal sentiment and local taste for handmade greetings.
A lively Tuesday morning note summarises Watson Hose Co. presentation of a Civil War drama in Library Hall last night. The cast included Charles Carrington and George Carrington with a large female tableaux, directed by Mrs. Wilbur, drawing a strong audience and good earnings.
A grim scene unfolds as a household cleans rooms and disposes with a tense sense of foreboding. The husband, wife, and child move through chores while a doctor visits at night. A jury declares death by own action from torment tied to the cleaning.
The Iron and Oil League met in Youngstown and decided against admitting Warren and Akron clubs. Cleveland reserve team plans May 13 and 14 games, with many dates possible. James Blackmore of Pittsburgh arrives to organize a Warren nine, aiming to draw local financial support and field a strong team.
A letter criticizes lax enforcement of decorum at Library Hall during performances. It urges stern gallery supervision to curb disruptive behavior such as loud talking, stamping, and drunken disturbances. The writer proposes carpeting aisles and immediate ejections to restore order.
The Warren County Agricultural Society held a well attended session on March 29 at the Court House. Secretary B F Morris resigned and A S Dalrymple was elected to his position. G C Irvine A F Dalrymple and B F Morris were named to confer with Warren Board of Trade about a county fair.
Opening Day offers thousands of dollars in stock described as the prettiest yet brought to Warren. The ads tout calico, ginghams, sears buckskin nuances, linens, towels, embroideries, Hosiery and silks with prices across yardage and items, claiming large drives and novelties in dress goods.
A legal notice announces a Warren convention of School Directors on May 6 1884 at Union School Hall to elect a County Superintendent. The notice states Tuesday 1 P M as the time and notes Supt Arird as a candidate for re election, praising his competence and activity.
Dr. Baker of Cleveland will be at the office of Drs. Hazeltine and Baker in Warren on Monday April 14 to treat diseases of the eye and ear. Local ads note window shades made to order by ALA. Davis & Co and sale items at The West store room in Struthers Library Building. Acker's Blood Elixir is advertised as a cure.
Sharon merchants organize to curb unlawful peddling and huckstering in Sharon and nearby areas. They plan licensing and legal action to protect town welfare. The issue is raised amid broader ads for Timothy Clover Seed, Marm roller skates, shellfish markets, box paper, and furniture discounts from A A Davis & Co and MecNett & Co in Warren county.
Carroll Lodge No 192 A O A W mourns the death of Wm Swanson a longtime member. The resolutions praise his ready aid to the needy and fidelity in and out of the lodge. The charter will be draped in mourning for one month and the resolutions entered in minutes and published in Warren newspapers with a copy to the family.
Postal notice lists unclaimed mail for Warren Co Pennsylvania at the Warren office with names such as Mrs Mary Lee Allen Ida Larson Silma Avird J D McQuillan J Adams Adelbert Morgan and many others. Addressees are urged to call within thirty days or letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. D C Allen postmaster note dated April 5 1884. A A Davis & Co advertise wall decor goods line renewed.
Wedding notices from Jamestown Warren and Farmington list the marriages of A W Knapp and Eliza A Blowers in Jamestown on March 27. Daniel Ostrom and Katherine Aquilina Johnson in Warren on March 30. G M Bowen and Anna M Cooper in Farmington on April 2. Anna K Nelson and Miss Aiken in Busti on March 27. Grant Putnam and Mary McKein in Farmington on April 2.
In Farmington Pennsylvania on March 26 1884 Delbert Mix youngest son of A R and Sally A Mix died of pneumonia aged 1 year 20 days. In Corydon on March 30 1884 Nelson Crooks Jr died of lung fever aged 2 years 6 months.
A fragmented catalog of prices and items from dealers including corn meal flour oats bran sugar tea molasses and kerosene. Entries show per bushel per barrel per gallon rates with marks such as 25¢ extra and varying price points by sack or jar.
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