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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1890
Page
3
Community items describe orchard and street improvements in Warren and Glade, openings of Library Hall season, road and pavement talk, a Thousand Islands excursion, insurance payouts after a death, a bicycle race, and police activity including arrest of liquor seller Jack Pratt.
Editor Wenk reports on visits and movements of locals and visitors. Mrs Hall and daughter travel to Butler. Mrs Schnur joins Warrenites at Chautauqua. Rev Ledyard to preach in Warren. Mrs Hare and Silk visit Oil City. George H Jackson returns home to study dentistry. Rev Mueller elected Warren Lutheran pastor. Henry Gross returns to Pittsburgh after vacation. Alice Magee plans to open a Warren law office. Camp of the P O S A organized at Garland. McKinney and Cobham attend State Camp in Pittsburgh. ladies return from Allegheny Springs with rattles and snake hide. Doer preaches farewell sermons. large crowd attends farewell in Stoneham hall.
The August 6 1890 condensed statement shows Warren Savings Bank with twelve staff led by President A J Hazeltine. Deposits exceed 1.28 million, up over 231 thousand in a year, while total resources reach 1.569 million including loans discounts bonds cash and other assets. Liabilities show 100 thousand capital, 11,639 surplus earnings, and 1.283 million in deposits with 24,441 due to banks.
Fire at 6 45 Tuesday evening destroyed the Clarendon tannery of F H Rockwell & Co starting from a bark mill explosion. The main building and valuable machinery and leather were lost. Firemen and workers fought the blaze for hours. Loss estimated at 60000 dollars with partial insurance by Mitchell & Knapp.
A long roster of guests registers at Hotel Allegheny Springs including Collins Talbott Annie Olsen M C Talbott W A Talbott and many others with locations from Pleasantville Tidioute Sugar Grove and New York City among entries. The list includes multiple families and individuals such as J W Jenkins Mrs C W Stone and children C L Grandin and G R Jordan with spouses and companions.
The editor notesJacob Keller the old reliable cutter and tailor is closing out his spring and summer cloths for suits and trousers at very low prices. Goods must be sold to make room for fall and winter stock. Call at once for bargains upstairs at the corner of Second and Liberty streets.
A motivational note from the Oil City Blizzard urges relentless effort and personal accountability. It dismisses passivity and promises reward for determined work while warning against waiting for easy opportunities.
Notice to taxpayers announces weekly collection hours at Leonhart sons harness shop Saturdays 2 to 6 pm and August dates 21 22 23 28 29 30 1890. Tax discounts apply for early payments before Sept 1 5 percent off. After Sept 1 and before Jan 1 1891 tax at par value. From Jan 1 1891 adds 5 percent. Warren Pa July 15 1890.
The Warren fair directors announce plans for a faster trotters race likely 2 27 class and a Firemen's Hose Tournament with 225 in prizes. Teams from Watson Hose Co. and invited rivals prepare to compete while ballooning, dehorning demonstrations, and Grange participation are slated. Governor’s Day canceled. Senator Delamater to visit before election.
A letter urges Grange members in Youngsville to avoid political activity and not to nominate candidates. It defends the Grange’s nonpartisan purpose, praises farmers and lawmakers, and warns that internal division will hamper agricultural progress and endanger the organization.
Of Interest to Grangers. Ep Main reports Warren county Grangers who met at Youngsville Aug 7 seek the writer of a previous communication. They are told to visit Chandler's Valley where thirty Valley Grange members can provide the information. Chandler's Valley Pa Aug 11 1890.
The piece notes that farmers’ wives and daughters often stretch scarce funds to buy a new organ carpet or family portraits. It highlights how butter money and egg money fund household improvements while the husband may complain, illustrating quiet household saving.
Warns that inactivity of the kidneys leads to Bright's disease and diabetes and warns of bladder problems. Promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a diuretic that stimulates renal organs without irritation, strengthens kidneys and bladder, aids nerves and other organs, and helps prevent fever constipation and rheumatism.
The great encampment of American farmers at Mt Gretna Park Lebanon County Pa spans Aug 16 to 23 Visitors can buy excursion tickets from the Pennsylvania Railroad valid for return through Aug 24 at a single round trip fare from main line and branch stations
A farmer seeks a young married man with a small family for steady annual work at Wetmore Station. Wife can attend to milk and butter. Good house and ample gas provided. Apply to Tuomas Keelor, Wetmore Station, McKean Co., Pa.
Trushel and Co promotes their complete grocery line and invites customers to call. Crown Acme Oil is also mentioned as a business reference.
The 111th regiment P V plans its 111th reunion at North East on Sept 18. Wood Brothers buy J P Mericle’s Grand Valley grocery as he moves to Jamestown NY. Thomas R Cowell of Oil City retires from clothing business due to ill health. Ackley Station Postmaster W S Bennett is removed. William B Hale named successor. Jamestown club fails in school director race. Mrs M L Fenton loses by over 300 votes. Samuel and Diantha Brown descendants hold fourth annual Grand Valley reunion Sept 3. about 130 attended last year. A farmer near Corry runs a “hen dairy” charging two cents above market price for stamped eggs. Edinboro instructors urge focus and regular study. circulars available. Tidioute schools open Sept 8 with teachers listed. George Dunham buys 60 acres of Jesse Johnson’s home stead and plans three wells. Corry Fish Hatchery stocks Tidioute with 36,000 trout fry, but dies from heat delay. In Oil City, St Joseph’s church cornerstone laid for an $80,000 Cathedral Gothic church. Mrs E C Knapp and Mrs Mortimer visit Warren in town. Horse dealings: E B Le cswath sells horses to D Dillon of Warren. W A Rankin welcomes 17 new members to Irvington Presbyterian Church. Rev J Bell from Meadville aiding growth. Chautauqua resorts crowded. Lakewood hotels refuse guests. Greenhurst draws crowds opposite. The Grand at Chautauqua overwhelmed. Mayville hotels busy with visitors.
The seventeenth annual interstate Grangers picnic will be held at Williams Grove, Cumberland County, from August 25 to 30. The gathering draws husbandmen from the Union with prominent agrarians and notable national figures. Pennsylvania Railroad tickets go on sale August 23 to 29 for round trips from East Liberty to Bryn Mawr and extending to Lutherville and Erie Canandaigua, valid return September 1, 1890.
A promotional notice extols Klein's Silver Age Rye and other liquors as cures and stimulants. It claims doctors reinforce usage in city hospitals and praises Max Klein of 82 Federal St Allegheny Pa for leading his line with low prices and high quality. The ad invites readers to request a price list.
Arrangements with owners of this territory allow Steinway Behr Bros Lohmer Haines Bros and others to be offered with Vers & Pond uprights a durable line. Pianos range from $250 up to Steinway figures and consultation is available by mail or in person Mrs J W Kitchen Warren Pa
An advertisement style piece recalls Castoria used across generations from infancy to motherhood. The narrative traces continued reliance on Castoria as a comforting remedy for children and a family staple across ages.
A traveler surveys Cordoba Argentina from its churches to its observatory and markets. He praises the city’s mass attendance and colonial fortifications while noting economic woes, irrigation needs, and a shift in power toward Buenos Aires. He observes Cordoba’s Moorish stonework, social habits, and the tense politics between provinces, calling it a city of churches and a second-rate learned capital.
Local notices advertise fresh bread and cakes at W A Messenger Co in Herztel block near Conewango bridge. Merck Drug Store promotes Dr Wilbur’s Cough and Consumption Care priced 25 and 50 cents. A portable boiler and engine are for sale in good condition with inquiries at the Mat office.
A group of neighbors gathered at Erastus Barnes's home to celebrate his 79th birthday. Barnes, in good health, planned to share anecdotes at a later time and noted nearby oil production bringing prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes expect to visit Allegheny Springs within the week.
Thompson Hill Farmington Ava notes guest Rev Thomas of Gould town with Sylvester Clark on Sunday. Mrs Raynor returned home Sunday. J W King and wife Morrison Run visited friends here recently. Dr E J Cowden of North Warren summoned to Frank Langworthy’s Monday for Mrs Langworthy in critical bee sting condition. She slowly recovers. H B Muntz visited friends in Kinzua Monday. Miss Lillie M Lounsbury returns home from Germany after weeks away. Mrs Angeline Thompson traveled to Cassadaga Friday for a few days.
The State Grange leader Leonard Rhone faces backlash for distributing a Pattison governor ticket circular. Farmers like S Powell Childs and R H Thomas oppose his stance, while Delamater and Hess gain support from other Grangers. Local merchants advertise clothing stores and groceries in Warren county.
Classified notice announces sale of domestic and Wilson sewing machines at 112 East Water Street Warren Pennsylvania. Seller F A Cogsweltl invites buyers to compare prices before purchasing elsewhere. Also mentions fruit goods from P and E Grocery and promotes Downs Elixir cold remedy by Morris and Mullen and N C Allen.
On July 31, 1890 in Tidioute, Rev. Father Lavery united Mr. Chas. H. Given of Bradford Pennsylvania and Miss Hannah J. Christie of Tidioute in marriage.
In Warren on August 11 Hattie May Ritzenthaler daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ritzenthaler aged 1 year 5 days. In North Warren on August 6 Michael Lessier after 8 years of mental affliction aged 73. In Warren on August 8 Marshal Ferdinand son of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson after two weeks illness from diphtheria aged 5 years 9 days. In Kinzua Pa August 5 Algena Marie wife of Daniel Fogle of Mill Village in 34th year. In Tidioute on August 1 Annie M Slater daughter of W J and O J Slater aged 16 years 7 months 16 days.
Series of property and deed transfers listed with buyers and sellers in towns such as Youngsville Warren Conewango and Sheffield. Amounts range from 1 to 5500 dollars with several real estate valuations and consents noted. Names include Casey Daggett Wetmore Cornelius Rood Powell and Morck among others.
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