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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1873
Page
3
Crowds packed the Warren streets for Dan Rice's greatest show, despite rain and mud. The article notes drunkenness, a brief altercation, and praise for the circus as a local favorite with candy peddlers and wax works drawing attention. It mentions the Suspension Bridge flood damage, Minstrels in Roscoe Hall, a pickpocket episode, and local lodging and farming notes.
Ephor Mam notes a store break at John Cooney’s in Trinseron with glass cut, goods stolen including eggs. A man was arrested near the Oil Creek R R, bound over for trial, later sent to Warren. Cooney’s loss described as considerable. Local Option law pass noted amid town life and railroad updates.
The Erie and Western Transportation Company will operate steamers from Buffalo and Erie to Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee and Chicago with ships India China Japan Philadelphia Merchant Alaska Winslow Thomas A Scott Gordon Campbell and Arizona among the fleet. The Annie Young pastor Rev S J M Eaton of Franklin parish marked 25 years of service and health. Pratt Gail Co buy Corry Republican introducing Liberal roots with a new platform and editorials in the New Era.
Vicn. E. H. Wilcox of Erie County presented a gold headed cane carved from timber of the ship Lawrence to Auditor General Allen. Allen thanked Wilcox in Harrisburg in a brief, appreciative address.
The Wallace Sisters Jennie Minnie and Mand lead a 25-artist bill with full orchestra and brass, at Roscoe Hall on Monday April 28. Tickets available from A Ruhlman News Depot. The show features the Field of the Cloth of Gold burlesque and The Terrible Thinker with other acts.
Treasury examiner in Washington identifies $100000 in U S bonds and $30000 in railroad bonds among assets sought to be destroyed after the death of Thomas F Anderson cashier of the Lamberton Bank at Franklin. Cash amount pending balance of books.
Senator Fenton came to town last Thursday to float the river on a raft once used by him during his Allegheny Conewango days. He rode as cabin passenger with Mr Crowly, not as fleet commander as before. The mill pond bridge was damaged by high water and workmen repaired it. The Allegheny Valley Railroad reports 1872 net earnings of $960,682, up $127,621 from 1871. Youngsville now has a 17 piece Cornet Band under Mr Gross.
The Detroit Free Press lauds Agnes Wallace returning to stage with a selected troupe led by Sam B Villa. The bill includes Green Grocer with Betsey Baker and Clorinda burlesque featuring Villa. Wallace as Prince Poppetti charms with song and dance. Maj Titus reports smallpox waning at his farm near Trvineton.
Aldridge and Van Fleet advertise musical instruments and instruction books while Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Co exhibit with Otto Huber's Jewelry Store. A new improved Grover & Baker model features equal lock stitch on both sides and a thread waxing device eliminating knots and rough thread. An adjustable treadle promises easier operation, boosting appeal among customers and expanding demand. Corbin, the agent, facilitates in store demonstrations at Otto Huber's.
Trains halted on the Dunkirk line by high water and landslides began regular service again early last week. A new road will be strengthened to prevent future disruptions, a test of its resilience showing satisfactory results.
Leonhart continues to sell beer while no other tavern or saloon may offer whisky and beer by law. The June expiry threatens availability as licenses for Scott House and Ludlow House lapse.
Olean on the river was completely flooded in the late freshet isolating the town from the outside world except by boat. The Times reports this freshet as the largest since the 1865 flood.
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