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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1890
Page
3
A collage of notes from Warren Pa recounts trout season progress, upcoming Republican primaries, church attendances on Easter, local sales and promotions at Nesmith Knupp and Goodrich Fehlman, and community events from plays to civic meetings.
A meeting of the G A R Post and Veteran Legion in Warren decided to erect a County Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The Soldiers Monument Association of Warren County was formed with officers President J T Barker Vice President J O Parmlee Secretary R H Smith Treasurer L T Borchers and an executive committee. The group invited Women’s Relief Corps Sons of Veterans and patriotic citizens to help. Bonds of 5000 for the treasurer were approved. Next meeting May 13 at 2 pm.
Last Thursday evening April 10 Company I held a successful inspection under Major Patterson with Lt Col Parmlee and staff. Fifty one men attended showing good appearance and well kept arms and gear. A military ball followed the drills, with Prof Reig’s orchestra providing music and a well decorated rink drawing many couples.
The Conried Opera Company presents The King's Fool at Library Hall in Warren Adolph Mueller's roman tic opera. First staged in Vienna 1886 the work gained rapid favor and saw runs at thirty five German Theatres. Cast includes Helen Bertram Clara Lavin Retta Selby Lulu Nicolas Ferris Hartman Aldrich Libby Chas Lang Edward S Grant.
April term dispositions include Ida E Northrop vs Eunice P McNett verdict for defendant. O Brasington et al vs J P Hanson et al verdict for defendant. L Bauer vs L Klocker verdict for defendant. Nancy Hoffman et al vs J G Curtis verdict for plaintiff $281.56. Odd Fellows Lodge of Kinzua vs J H King verdict for plaintiff $109.56. W H Truesdell vs Nellie Buchanan verdict for plaintiff. W H Copeland vs Stoneham Tannery Co verdict for plaintiff about $2800.
Harper's Bazar recommends Loomer's molded tailor made cor set. It is offered for sale exclusively at Jno Kertcher's, successor to G N Patterson.
California evaporated peaches pears apricots plums and prunes featured at Nesmith and Knupps with a carload of dairy salt in barrels and sacks just received. The advertisement highlights the store as leading grocers and emphasizes new stock.
Skating is scheduled Saturday evening from seven to nine thirty. Dancing follows from nine thirty to eleven thirty. Tickets cost fifty cents general and fifteen cents for ladies.
At a Warren School Board meeting on April 11 1890 Prof A B Miller announced his resignation effective at term end June 17 after sixteen years of service. Directors praised his leadership and the schools progress and indicated plans for new buildings and a possible successor.
Mrs H J Hunter of South West township died April 5 from blood poisoning. William B Hazeltine, pioneer textile maker in western New York, died April 10 at Jamestown aged 70. William Gifford, Eldred township resident, Warren county, died April 4 and was buried by Grand Valley G A R. Clue in search for missing Lillian Peterson remains unresolved. Bradford ice cream price rise warned by dealers due to warm winter. Fires destroy barns of John Ford and McKee at Pittsfield. stock and houses saved by bucket brigade.
The Patriotic Order Sons of America Camp 479 in Warren will host about fifteen camps on April 30 1890. A parade will visit Union and Glade schools to display American flags, then Library Hall programs include flag presentations to school boards by Mayor James R Kenny and talks by State Organizer Huth and State Secretary Weand. A banquet at the Warren Hotel will cap the day.
A period piece swirls praise for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a humane alternative to violent purgatives. The text claims the Bitters strengthen and regulate the intestines, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and combat malaria nervousness and rheumatism, avoiding convulsions and agony.
At the Erie Presbytery meeting in Titusville, 47 voted for creed revision and 26 against. Rev. Holmes requested dissolving his Warren pastoral relation to join Shady Side church in Pittsburgh. the dissolution was granted and Dr. Patterson to declare the pulpit vacant. Rev. Rankin named Warren church moderator. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society reported growth with 50 auxiliaries and 60 youth bands, 2,664 members, and $5,090.54 raised, supporting three missionaries in Persia, China, and Brazil.
The ad lists Crystalized Cherries Apricots Pine Apples Limes Pears and other items at Goodrich and Fehlman. It also promotes Franco American Soups in tin and glass and highlights lamps and lamp goods offered by Goodrich and Fehlman.
W L Darguina invites buyers wary of middlemen to Erie for a factory tour of Colby pianos. He promises to cover travel expenses and to answer inquiries in Warren where he visits weekly.
Fresh bread and cakes advertised at W. A Messenger & Co in Herztel block near Conewango bridge. Fine layer figs offered by Goodrich & Fehlman along with Pineapple Edam and Neufchâtel cheese selections.
An advertisement text line promotes Gents Furnish ing Goods at B. G. Gregory's Bargain Store. The clipped fragment signals a retail offer likely targeting men's apparel and accessories.
I will pay cash for rags free from rubbish papers etc old rubber shoes and metals during the remainder of the season. Available at my room Johnson's Hactance Rost H Johnson.
A brief notice highlights olive oil salad dressing and olives available at the retailer Goodrich and Fehrman's, signaling a focus on specialty groceries and condiments.
J H E recalls early rafting on the Allegheny and Ohio rivers beginning near Warren. He notes the wooden raft era, tavern life for raft crews, and the rise of lumber industry driven by water power. He describes pilots, crew, wages, and rough living conditions, ending with plans to recount the Ohio trip later.
Rev A G Mills led Easter services after introducing his wife. Druggist A D Hallock buys and upgrades the adjacent building for a new drug store. N F Wright runs a busy steam mill from a large log stock as Swedish minister Renelle is awaited. Donations for Mills planned. Ros eola illness appears with P L Wright as a victim.
Sugar Grove reports James Nutall suffered a light apoplexy on April 14. Four new candidates joined Sugar Grove Grange on April 5, with eight more to be received at the next meeting, bringing total to 70. Mrs Hillman broke her hip. Dr S bury treated it. Easter services at M. E. Church drew large crowds. a concert is planned April 19 at Stillson Hill M. E. Church with Prof. Fenton and chorus, admission 15 cents. Freehold Grange held a busy April 12 meeting with fifteen new membership applications. Col L F Copeland to lecture April 19 at the seminary chapel, admission 25 cents. Ezekiel Gurley improving. Local commerce notes promise spring goods, bargains on suits, pianos, and groceries. Bear Lake and Warren activity detailed.
In Jamestown New York on dates in April 1890 affidavits record six marriage entries. Free man Bean and Mary E Lesser wed. Gilbert Weiler and Libbie Went zel married. Clifford Kelly and Annie Armstrong wed. John Farnell and Hulda Wakander wed. Amos Van Buskirk and Estella Coleman wed.
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