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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1885
Page
3
The Warren Mail notes April 14 1885 with poems and items on arbutus blossoms and a busy season. It mentions concerts, river activity, an oil land sale, Mayor council sidewalks, Arbor Day, a firemen parade, and local trades from bakers to gun stores.
The Warren Library notes donations from the Board of Control and urges more gifts. It recalls that even worn or odd magazines are useful and highlights a pattern of rising circulation, including a peak of 70 books drawn on April 4.
Notice advertises sale of two town lots on the corner of Second and East streets. Inquiries to Miss Jennie Davis with P O box 704 Warren Pa. 31m3. Also promotes NorTHROP boots and shoes savings. Describes a valuable pine timber tract in Columbus Township for sale and directs inquiries to C F Hoffman Warren Pa.
Snapshot of regional social notes lists Artist Greaves’s Kansas City trip Judge Wetmore’s return from the South Miss Susie Cramer of Girard guest of J C Fox Dr Reverdy B Stewart left for Baltimore visiting Mrs Keeler and Mrs Sill in Cincinnati residents and visitors from Warren New Orleans trip for Starretts Westfield rail survey and local civic appointments Ed Guthrie elected Titusville city clerk and Warren officials praised for selections death of Mrs Patterson in Dunkirk list of notable residents and movements in April.
The Presbytery of Erie meets in Warren at the Presbyterian Church with sessions Tuesday evening Wednesday and Thursday. Rev J C Oliver of Tidioute will deliver the opening sermon. About 100 delegates from sixty three churches attend the proceedings which are open to the public.
The Erie Presbytery plans its tenth annual meeting in the Lecture room beginning Tuesday evening at 7 30 and running through Wednesday night. The program includes addresses by Mrs. J P Jefferson and Rev Arthur T Pierson among reports, offerings, elections, and youth activities.
About 35 to 40 Appropriation Committee members from Harrisburg, with Mr. Brace and Mr. Baker, arrived in Warren. They toured the Insane Hospital, dined with Dr. Curwen, and learned about oil wells and gas fuel from local producers. They returned to Harrisburg Saturday evening. Wendlebee window shades to order.
Retrospective notes mark twenty years since Grant’s victory at Appomattox and Lincoln’s assassination. The piece reflects on wartime celebrations, the changed nation, and the aging hero Grant while praising Lincoln’s leadership and enduring memory. It contrasts triumph with mortality and honors both presidents.
Court nears decision in Elizabeth Sager guardian for Cobham Bolton Sager against John Gallo way Anchor Oil Co and National Transit Co. Judge Taylor presiding. Key questions involve English will with use to heirs and partition of Cobham Park and oil lands, plus whether the old law preserves the oldest male heir's rights. nonsuit granted to move case toward Supreme Court. other cases Parshall vs Coe and Andrews vs Andrews yield mixed verdicts.
The council notes last year's business, discusses street lamp issues, a $37.50 borough reduction, sewer contract on Fifth street to Thomas Walsh at fifteen cents per foot plus $2 per catch basin, and thanks from the Relief Association. A bridge vote, precinct split petitions, health records ordinance, and audit committee named. Council adjourned to April 20. Dr. Harding's Catarrh cure at Stewart's DrugStore.
A May roster lists jurors from multiple towns including Sugar Grove Pine Grove Deerfield and Warren. Names cover farmers laborers carpenters blacksmiths merchants and constables with residences in Columbus Freehold Deerfield Farmington and others.
The Northcott Combination will give a concert at Library Hall on April 15 with ticket prices of 25 35 and 50 cents. Mrs Ernst Thiele impressed with Mountain Lad and Scotch Fantasia while W Northcott wowed with Thema and Var and What Shall the Harvest Be The Smyrna Record hails Mme Janauschek and company for a strong Saturday show with notable jewels costumes and an attentive audience.
The Mail Office receives new stock of wedding and ball invitations featuring Linen Hem stitch paper and cards in latest designs. Call soon to secure the assortment before it sells out.
Anthony Mintzer declares plans to open a groceries and provisions shop in the Diamond block below Warren Hotel. He promises prices far lower than any local rival, cash-bought stock, and high payments to farmers. He invites friends to test the claim.
Local papers report ongoing Warren to Jamestown railroad survey plans. Chief Engineer will map the route via Busti and Jamestown, estimate construction costs, and determine Jamestown’s share, with updates to a citizen committee chaired by Dr. H P Hall.
Watts Friars N Y April 3 1885 defends Watts Flats and Panama route for railroad against Orin Stoddard Busti critique. Argues shorter direct path to Mayville costs and grades, avoids winter snow drifts, and better serves Chautauqua resort. Claims higher local traffic at Watts Flats and warns Sugar Grove fights to block Jamestown link.
Secretary Jefferson presents the Presbyterian Sunday School quarterly figures ending March 31 1885. The school lists 323 total members with 289 scholars and 47 adult 21 intermediate communicants. Average quarterly attendance spans officers 5 teachers 23 scholars 182 total 210. Collections amount to 53.97 or 4.15 per Sabbath and two cents per member.
Bell Brothers announces a three day grand opening sale in Warren Pa with displays across many departments from Dress goods to Hosiery. Special offers include Warner's Corsets at 50 cents on the dollar and a carpet sale running through the event. Ladies from near and far receive a present and personal attention to ensure shopping comfort.
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a vast stock of imported and domestic cloths ready to be made into suits. He guarantees a good fit with skilled workmen and the latest styles. Rooms on Second Street near Liberty, second story.
A long April deep freeze hits Western New York and nearby regions with two and a half feet of solid ice. The report notes harsh winter effects on farmers, maple sugar backwardness, and beehives killed by cold. Nearby towns show growth and closures, with mentions of Corry’s losing manufactories and new towns like Cleveland City.
The Warren Board of Trade met in the Council room last Friday for its annual session and elected officers for the coming year. President Rev. W. A. Rankin leads with Geo P. Orr as first vice president and George Ball as second vice president. Willis Cowan is secretary, A Hertzel treasurer, and directors include Morck Mintzer Cogswell Davis Stone Kirberger Nixon Bayer and McNett. The group also decided to hire a butter buyer for seven months starting May 1 and adjourned to the second Friday in May.
The Erie report notes a harsh winter harming fruits along the lakeshore. Peaches are believed destroyed, tender branches frozen, apples possibly injured, while raspberries and blackberries survive. Strawberries suffered heavy losses where fields were exposed to winter.
A private Florida letter cited by the Titusville Herald quotes E T Hall from Sanford complaining of fleas and locals who lie about Florida and land profits. He asks to be kept from ever moving there and mentions J L Cousins Co Kane Pa offering a Climax Incubator pamphlet.
A brief note indicates the main office offers job printing as a specialty service. Distinct entities or dates are not provided. The item highlights a service focus rather than a changing event.
The article reports Adjt Gen Guthrie defending Pennsylvania National Guard charges as political. He notes the damage by troops was under $100 while expended over $100000, blaming jealousy from Washington and Virginia troops and civic groups for the uproar, and criticizes other troops for no complaints.
Senator Boggs introduces a bill governing petroleum storage and transport. It caps storage charges at 4 cents per barrel or 42 gallons for up to 15 days and sets monthly rates by price per barrel. Violations trigger treble damages, plus fines for individuals and possible franchise forfeiture on Supreme Court conviction.
The following named Justices of the Peace elected last February filed their acceptances at the Prothonotary's office and will receive commissions Columbus Bar D A Dewey Corydon Orange Hammond Farmington W S Livermore Pleasant Geo W Smith Grand Valley W H Maultby Deerfield D H McKean Brokenstraw W G Shannon Cherry Grove A Kresge Pine Grove W Vnde ee Sheffield R C Wright Pittsfield A T White Mead John A Wood James Anderton
The Flyer, Corry's new afternoon paper from Flyer Publishing Company, edited by Wm. C. Plumb, aims to be a profitable venture built on honesty and clear principles. It states it will be Republican in sympathy but not part of any political machine or partisan for revenue. It pledges neutrality toward both criminals and opportunistic politicians regardless of status.
In Pine Grove War Ren Co Pa March 29 1885 at the Parsonage Rev J Q Pratt unites Aldain E Niver and Maggie A Learns both of Pine Grove in marriage.
The Mail Office promotes its job printing services with superior stock and low prices. It urges customers to compare prices before placing orders.
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