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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1875
Page
3
A brisk page of Warren items notes court this week and New Year observances. Local merchants advertise new goods, and the Warren Musical Association plans to lease the bell for a New Year’s Eve hop. Substantial notices cover school certificates, business moves, and a forthcoming Teachers Institute with a newspaper run.
Hunter's invites you to view a full stock of new goods with a call to visit. C McDaniels handles collars cuffs bows and neckties and offers custom suits. John Ronne is listed as a cutter for made to measure outfits.
The Library Committee launched a series of Home Lectures last Friday evening led by Prof. Miller principal of Warren Union School. A fair audience applauded his thoughtful talk on the helps and hindrances of human life and were urged to attend future sessions for instruction or amusement. Count Sutherland announced the next lecturer December 21st and other talks at the Teachers Institute were promised.
McCALL'S Washing Powder is praised for brightening clothes and saving labor and soap. It is advertised to remove grease from carpets clothing floors paint varnish tin and glassware and is for sale by grocers and druggists generally.
A letter from Spring Creek dated November 28, 1875, notes the Congregationalists repaired their church and welcomed Rev. Bond. The Methodists praise their new church and an upcoming horse shed, while Grangers hosted a village feast, signaling community prosperity. More notes promised later.
The Lander Cornet Band held a November 27 1875 meeting at Houghnot s Hall to elect officers and reorganize under J E Houghnot. Officers named are A Clark President J E Houghnot Vice President Henry Smith Secretary and Treasurer. Members listed include J E Houghnot leader A Clark J E Marsh W W Slone A J Sumner H Smith J C Halton O Kingsley C A Strickland Geo Livermore Benj Franklin L Strickland and others. Weeks House Jamestown New York advertises lodging and dining with B B Hawks managing and Weeksy Bros proprietors.
The State Hospital for the Insane at Warren reports progress despite no new appropriation. Builders finish the main boiler stack, quarry stone, and prep superstructure while brick work and lumber purchases proceed. Commissioners seek 350000 dollars to roof and heat the main building for fall 1877 readiness.
An article from Warren argues prevention over rescue in temperance, urging Sabbath schools to teach about alcohol, pledge youths to abstinence, and integrate temperance into curricula. It cites Mrs. Wittenmeyer and the National Temperance Society while listing usable temperance books and a proposed Union Sunday School concert.
Genuine and imitation seal caps priced from 2.75 to 22.00 each newly received by C. McDaniels. A. A. Davis & Co offers games including Bamboogle Election and Rastile. Water proofs, beaver cloths, furs, shawls, balmorals, and cheap goods at Hunters. Factory flannels and cassimeres available at Hunter's. Custom shift garments offered by C. McDaniels with measurement taken. Underwear for ladies and gentlemen featured.
A historical notice lists Rebecca as a wholesale agent for Fine Cut Tobaccos with 6s and Buckner handling 5s and 3s. The entry also mentions Forget-me-not at 6s and references Greaner in connection with tobacco sales.
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