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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1886
Page
3
Town items report sales announcements Bell Bros Silk sale August 7 and Martin Amber Wheat for sale at Warren Mills. Chautauqua attendance, encampment memories, and civic notes including sidewalk upgrades, jail and police efficiency, and gasometer work. Numerous brief visits and travels by residents, with plant, church, and school updates and a note on local reform of liquor laws.
The August 2 meeting notes minor bills approved including police and lighting costs. An ordinance to build a Seventh street sidewalk from Market to East passed. park seats will be reported next. Foster salary raised to 60. Library Hall license set at 5 yearly. several nuisances sent to Health Committee.
The Heck residence on Water street is ready for plastering. J. Siechrist divided a 100 by 50 foot square and sold lots to W. S. Leffard and Mr. Burgie. Leffard’s frame house is rising on Water street by Cousins Bros. Burgie’s frame house is under contract to Mr. Cook. Wm. Hegerty’s two story house nears completion on High street. The High street home once owned by P. Somers is being repaired under L. Gleason.
The piece praises A Guertin, chef at the Warren hotel, arguing skilled cooks can prepare exquisite meals from any game. It claims a brace of long bills helps him secure an enjoyable supper, and notes that catching birds is easy for those who know how.
Notice announces availability of a store room adjoining G Aariday’s store with rental inquiries directed to Exchange Hotel for application and details.
Wanted to exchange a new piano or organ for a good horse. Enquire of or address Mason and Cogswell agents for pianos and organs and the Domestic sewing machine Warren Pennsylvania.
Notes from C. P. Henry Grocer claim all goods are best quality at lowest prices and promise meat and poultry items in stock at the Oneida store. Advertisement announces a sixty day closing out sale at D. Ripgt Sperger’s store for bargain seekers.
Henry W Morrison died July 28 1886 at about 63 after a year with consumption. He lived along the river, part of the Morrison family long settled in the area between Warren and Salamanca. Arthur McKinney died July 30 near Irvington aged 72, born near his home and a son of pioneer John McKinney. Funeral for Arthur was held Monday from his residence and drew many mourners.
A garbled quotation from a Warren grocer, C. P. Henry, asserts the city market on Hickory Street is the best place to buy meats. The piece mentions Joun Laurier as proprietor.
The Prohibition county convention drew over 100 delegates and equal spectator turnout at the skating rink. Wolfe attended, opposed the resolution to name him as candidate, and pledged readiness if party sentiment favored him at Harrisburg.
The Farmers Club at the Court House held a Saturday session with essays on wheat culture and butter making. Members debated barley profitability, millet trials, grass seed rates, cabbage club root, and crop comparisons for potatoes versus wheat.
The Republicans of the 48th senatorial district appoint O C Allen of Warren to the state senate seat. A Warren County native and lawyer, he enjoys strong local support and is expected to win election with credit, according to McKean Miner.
Estimated expense from the new scalp law puts a yearly burden of $3000 on Indiana taxpayers and Jefferson county residents. The projection highlights the financial impact on local government and citizens alike.
The piece critiques press intrusions into private lives after a rumor about Mr. Norton of Erie, noting the libel suit and high damages. It warns against sensational gossip and urges restraint, arguing newspapers should speak out only when the public is harmed and avoid needless intrusion.
At the fair grounds daily workouts showcase ten trotting and pacing horses. Notable entries include Jake Eysinger’s Billy S and James Roy’s cream pacer, both set for a race on August 10. James Stahl and Francis Henry feature multiple runners like Loyalty, John D, Joe H, Nellie Wolters, and Col West as fans anticipate a big day of racing.
Geo Ball travels to New York to buy fall goods and stock the Warren store with the best inventory yet. All current stock will be sold at low prices to make room for new arrivals, rewarding early callers with bargains. Ball’s thirty years of steady, trusted service is highlighted as the key to his growing Western Pennsylvania trade.
F A Crandpaty resigns as managing editor of the Buffalo Express and Charles F Vanderburgh, editorial writer at the Jamestown Journal, takes the post. Crandall becomes part owner and editor in chief of the Providence Evening Telegram. Both are to be congratulated on their advancement.
The Oneida Market advertises Pearl Mills Flour at $1.25 per sack. The store bills itself as the ne plus ultra of markets and claims to be one of the finest in quality and selection.
This column surveys community notes from Crawford, Erie, and Meadville regions. It covers regimental reunions, education openings, militia reforms, fires, a public flogging incident, Chautauqua Fair plans, oil well statistics, rail line updates, and a proposed petroleum gas venture in Erie, with dates, places, and organizations named.
Samuel Garfield, manager of Rouse Hospital in Youngsville, drilled a fresh water well within feet of the hospital doors after a dry season. A 60 foot depth tapped a cold pure unlimited vein, powering a boiler and donkey pump. He now supplies Mandell & Co. drilling well near the hospital at eight cents per barrel, with about 70 barrels used daily, soon paying for the effort.
From Braprorp Pennsylvania dated May 20 1886 the public is advised that L Matt is a first class piano tuner The May Festival Concert Grand care was highly satisfactory Endorsers include Carl Zerrabn leader Boston Conservatory Martha Dana Shepherd Prof Sawyer Bradford Prof Fuller Bradford and local notices invite orders at C P Northrop shoe store Prior Greenland next to Episcopal Church
Nothing reserved everything goes come early sixty days only to close out stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods. Business is business. D Ridelspersger.
Advertisement notes a first mortgage on prime Warren real estate at six percent interest semi annually with details via box 696 Warren Pa. Also endorses Parker's Tonic as best for liver kidney regulation and clear rosier complexion. Mentions the President's mother-in-law being four years younger.
July 31 reports a reform talk on prohibition by Rev. H G Hall at Thompson hall, local residence updates including Geo Lamar’s new house, a death of D W Henderson near Enterprise, and social notes from Pleasantville and Allegheny Springs. Also lists hotel guests and regional residents visiting.
Ex sheriff Allen lays a spring on adjoining land and channels it to his homestead. Dalrymple and bride visit relatives. Messenger seeks wool business in St Petersburg and plans a fourth annual Allegany trip. Community events include a grand Higgins birthday party with a large, lively turnout and a quilting benefit planned. Also notices of sales at Bell Bros Silk, Remnants, and Bey Bros. offering sharp discounts on silks and dry goods.
The town moves forward with construction and cross walks while few drink in public. Notables include James McKinney ill, Irvine S. Mead returning from Kansas, and A M Belnap planning Missouri departure. Burglars stole pants from J A Jackson but left moneyless. YWCTU to meet at M E Church next Wednesday.
The excursion trip organized by Titusville merchants collapses after a few trials. The regular D A V P line still offers two hours in Titusville, while Warren merchants and local press had warned the plan would fail. The episode ends with a farewell to the excursion with a Latin farewell.
Best flour at 1.25 at TaEopoRE MESSINER'S. C. H. Meacham & Co. show long standing insurance links in the U S and England. C. P. Henry, Grocer, offers money saving groceries. Quick sales and small profits mark the Oneida. A cheeky line notes cavalry needs in Arizona with longer range guns or shorter range Indians.
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