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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1890
Page
3
A wedding scene unfolds with the groom offering a fee to the preacher. The preacher quickly replies he will take three dollars upfront. Nearby items note local ads, street repairs, building plans, and upcoming elections with various residents and tradesmen listed.
On May 1 at Library Hall a Warren talent troupe presents Nevada or the Lost Mine a romantic drama benefiting the C M B A The tale follows an old miner crushed by a mine collapse who, after memory loss, is restored when a friend discovers his lost mine The show promises strong performances ahead of May 13 to feature Little Lord Fauntleroy with Ada Fleming and Alberta Keen in the lead roles Clara Kellogg with a singers’ concert and opera segment including Il Trovatore.
Next Saturday evening from 7 to 9 skating and 9 to 11 30 dancing at the roller rink. Admission priced at 50 cents for gentlemen and 15 cents for ladies. Reig's full orchestra will play for the dance and Ensworth's full brass band will perform for the skating.
E Clemens announces 400 tons of clear ice on hand for Warren and Glade customers, with daily ice wagon service from now. When depleted, he will import from Canada and leave orders at Ruh lman’s Store. The Buffalo Sunday Express is praised for brightness and reliability over rivals.
Dr Hill will be at the Warren Hotel Friday May 2 to examine eyes and ears. J M Clapp and family sail for Europe May 24 for several months. Dr McAlpine and wife depart for Buffalo and Canada for a two week vacation. Ivy Club Oil City plans a reception for August Carl Merck Jr and wife of Warren next Friday at club parlors. George Jackson, Warren dentist, has joined Dr Coombs in practice. Mrs M Beecher and daughter Mamie went to Philadelphia for Mamie’s health. improving. Rev J Q A Curry and family arrived from Youngstown to occupy Warren Evangelical Church parsonage. Rev Curry’s work pleases the congregation. Rev Edward Bryan to supply Presbyterian pulpit until a pastor is installed. he preached two sermons.
Warren hosts Patriotic Order Sons of America activities after an unconditional surrender. Washington Camp 479 handles arrangements for a parade at 2 p.m. with formation on Second street, visiting Warren and Glade schoolhouses to display flags, followed by Library Hall concerts and a Warren Hotel banquet. The article also notes the Order’s 1889 year statistics and growth, with 503 Camps active by 1890.
The Pittsburg Dispatch road expedition led by L. E. Stoffel arrived Meadville on Tuesday noon to inspect public roads. The crew, with a photographer and pilot, traveled through Beaver, Washington, Greene, Butler, Mercer and Venango counties en route to Corry, noting Greene County's limestone ease contrasts with its poor roads and Warren County's disappointing condition.
A letter argues most Warren residents oppose licensed saloons yet miss social venues after closures. The writer proposes opening an opposition club room or substitute space where men, especially the young, can gather for company rather than drink, noting home stays as a baseline but urging action.
The Chautauquan for May lists 3,799 graduates in the class of 1889, totaling 21,921 across eight classes. Foreign graduates are unusually numerous this year, with counts rising from prior years and noting additions from the Japanese and British Columbian circles. A girl’s gold bracelet was found on Poplar Street, and local grocery ads promote Schumacher’s flour and Goodrich goods.
The 71st anniversary of the Odd Fellows in the United States was celebrated with a program at Odd Fellows Hall in Warren featuring readings, addresses by Charles Dinsmoor and Rev. Albert W. Ryan, musical performances, and a dessert banquet. Warren Commandery No. 63, K T held officer installations and a subsequent banquet with talks by several Sir Knights and clergy, plus a gold cross presentation to Past Commander G. L. Friday.
A cellar blaze at Garfield's Hotel in Youngsville Tuesday afternoon around 3 o clock was contained before transport steamers and hoses could reach the scene. Quick efforts by the bucket brigade kept the building from destruction.
A Warren advertisement touts spring wonders and fashion options for a young man with cash. It lists local stores Geo Ball’s Siegel & Sons Jacob Keller Woodard & Lesser or J K Ronne as suit sources and notes hats spring overcoats and neckties. The ad promotes late-eight horses and ponies harnesses sleighs carts for sale with four to six months on approved notes. It also claims piano and organ sales at about half price due to collection difficulties.
A very damp rain kept attendance low at the Warren County Farmers Club meeting held last Saturday at the court house. After President Acocks opened the meeting, numerous officers and speakers addressed issues from road construction and tax concerns to dehorning cattle and agricultural improvements across Warren county and neighboring towns.
In a Senate vote on the Washington appropriation bill the discussion over asphalt paving reached Warren. An amendment to raise the price from 2.00 to 2.50 per square yard was adopted after debate. Critics argued asphalt wears poorly under heavy traffic and suggested Belgian block for durability, while others blamed cheap construction for rapid deterioration. A rival view urged open competition to improve quality and curb monopoly. The piece notes asphalt block as smoother and lasting nearly as long as standard asphalt, though not as durable as granite block, and adds local ads for Dr Wilbur's remedy and various goods.
Warren PA tailor WOOPARP & LASSER announce a full line of spring clothing offered at fixed low margins. They claim genuine value with $2 to $15 items sold at the exact price, promising honest value and no deceptive bargains. C P Northrop showcases the Korrect shoe shape for men and Burt's shoes for ladies, with latest styles on display near Warren Savings Bank.
An old advertisement style note recalls Castoria used for babies children and mothers alike. It also promotes shoe offerings at B. G. Gregory's Bargain Store and C. P. Northrop's latest styles for ladies and gentlemen.
April 26 report notes a successful Stillson Hill concert that drew a smaller crowd but delighted attendees. The event sparked plans to organize a music class and hold one evening weekly all summer. Local figures and residents are mentioned, with community efforts urged to support future lecture courses and local commerce.
In Jamestown New York on April 19 1889 Nels Nelson of Warren wed Kate Hansen of Warren. The ceremony was conducted by Rev O F Lindstrum.
An old fashioned purge is blamed for health harm while Hostetter Stomach Bitters is praised as a wholesome, effective remedy. It allegedly strengthens the intestines and promotes activity and regularity, while also benefiting the liver and kidneys and aiding malaria, nervousness, and rheumatism. Also ads for Nesmith Knupp groceries, dairy salt, Gregory's furnishings, Davis Drug cigars, and apprentice positions at Jno Kertcher.
In 1885 I cut wood on a stream in Iowa. Thawing ice forced wet work causing rheumatic pains and swelling. two bottles of St Jacobs Oil cured me by December. Notice to sell rags and scrap, Johnson's Exchange. Praise for the Colby Piano Co. testimonial from Theo dore Pfaffin. Advertisements for Lane's Family Medicine offering trials and claims of curing blood, liver, and kidney issues.
Readable fragments show unit prices for apples beans evaporated apples onions potatoes and other produce. Terms indicate per bushel per pound and per dozen measures with pork cheese hams shoulders and eggs listed among commodities.
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