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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1886
Page
3
Warren Wisconsin period page collects holiday ads and civic notes. Items include gas and oil prices, sleighing and weather, Christmas candy, jewelry, groceries, and local business promotions. Public meetings include Woman’s Foreign Mission Society and YMCA. council decisions cover street lamps, police requests, and train safety.
Dr A W Ryan rector of the Episcopal Church in Warren preaches a third annual sermon from St John urging fuller participation at worship and noting steady growth in membership income and activity. He cites communicants rising from about 100 to 225, church societies performing well, and a treasurer's report reflecting funds raised over three years in Warren Clarendon and Youngsville, while calling for renewed effort and unity.
In contrast to any cloak and wrap offerings brought to Warren there is a large stock at Hunter and Son. The store guarantees satisfaction and invites all to view bargains and prices within reach. Also promotes Photograph Albums at Morck's Drug Store via A A Davis & Co.
Barrett’s Richelieu drawing mixed reviews but praised for clear voice, straight acting and refined portrayal. The piece compares him to Booth, notes absence of ad captandum tricks, and credits Library Hall for presenting a first class performance. It also previews next Friday’s Czeka with Miss Marie Prescott and cites positive notices from the Chicago News and Derrick.
Bar rett opened the new opera house at DuBois last Saturday evening. The notes of praise and attendance signal a bright cultural addition to the town.
Bradford reports brisk lumber trade in Elk County and a pending electrical supply expansion in Jamestown New York. Local fines for snow shoveling, a deep gas well near Fredonia, and transport updates include 800 lumber boats on the Clarion. Conductor Harrison and engineer Brewer freed on bail. Titusville gas supply debate continues. Community notices cover the Wilbur Opera Company delay, Union Thanksgiving service remarks, and a Curtin portrait display in Erie.
J L and E B Grandin return from the West. A new Wheedale mail station on the D A W Y P road above Selkirk. Scandia Post Office established at Summit Corners Elk township with Chas Forsburg as Postmaster. Saybrook Post Office at Sheffield township with Alfred White Postmaster. A New Year dance at Hale House Corydon Dec 31 1886 with Dennison’s orchestra. Horn property east of Spring Creek sold to Buffalo firm. a large saw mill to be built, boosting lumber jobs. William Pike, 77, pioneer of Sugar Grove, died Sunday. funeral Tuesday at Stilson Hill. Daniel Arnawine killed at Cornplanter logging camp. 63, survived by wife and three children. Remains sent to Titusville. Also mentions oysters, fruit, frames, and a local boot dealer in Warren.
Local retailer touts their $10 corkscrew suits as equal in quality to others selling for $15 elsewhere. The claim emphasizes substantial savings without compromising style or fabric.
The piece questions how long gas will last as households enjoy modern fires. Claredon faces gas supply worries with some wells failing while Pennsylvan ia Gas Company reports big wells still strong. Company President Hays cites ample drilling territory and steady output to reassure readers.
Mr Struthers proposes selling lots to buyers who will choose their own house designs and prices. After building several inexpensive homes on his Glade farm last year, he found uniform plans unsatisfactory. The idea offers laboring men longer, affordable payment terms and a chance to tailor homes to their means amid Glade’s rapid growth.
The City Crockery Store at 412 Water Street Warren Pennsylvania offers Polished Brass 14 inch shade Library Hanging Lamps $2.00 New Square Shape Decorated 56 piece Tea Sets $3.50 121 piece Dinner Sets $15.00 10 piece Toilet Sets $2.00 and 12 piece Sets $5.00 with prices valid until January 1 Also features Novel ties Art Glass Fancy Pottery Vases Lamps Bronzes Silverware Mirrors Japanese goods Sconces Cut Glass and more plus oysters by Lars VUasen CW Ruhlman and picture frames Easels Whisk Broom Holders and other items in an extensive display.
Keystone Clothing Co advertises a full line of Fall Cloths and invites customers to leave their measure for tailoring services. The notice emphasizes ready stock and custom fitting options through the store.
J M Devinny in the Diamond block below the Warren Hotel offers top shell oysters. He has engaged French cook J Guertin to prepare them in all styles to suit customers. Call for oysters fine and fresh.
Santa Claus announces he will set up headquarters at Merck Brothers Jewelry Store in Warren Pennsylvania for Christmas season events and greeting hours.
Store advertises elegant bargains on white wool blankets priced from $1 up. Prompt shoppers to grab them quickly as limited stock is emphasized.
Everyone is invited to call and view a selection of new and elegant Holiday Presents suitable for all ages at Av Marck Brother's Jewelry Store. Also, F R Berierer in Hall Block Front Street offers first class suits made to order in the best style at lower prices.
Ninety day sale at Adelphia Kitchen 111 Second Street Warren Pa offers best cooked dinners for 25 cents daily 12 M to 3 PM with extensive meat produce and canned goods listed for order including beef lamb pork potatoes turnips and more plus oysters pies beverages and assorted groceries all at 111 Second Street opposite First National Bank Warren Pa December 1 1886 G B Williams
The Jamestown Journal recalls the old settler dinner and Log House dedication at Marvin Park during the 1886 fair. A Sept centennial pamphlet will preserve this history as Dr. G W Hazeltine discusses Jamestown’s early days and Judge Marvin adds remarks. Also listed are Kinzua School pupils with perfect attendance.
Dr Hyre promotes magnetism as nature's remedy for all diseases and reports strong success. He will stay in Warren until December 23 at the Carver House area while local businesses advertise meats oysters suits and various goods from Goodrich and Fehlman to Keystone Clothing. The notices also list miscellaneous ads for clothing, cases, and holiday items.
Local shop A. Davis & Co. markets a fine sign line for the holiday season as shoppers seek festive novelties and decorative items.
The store announces new holiday stock and regular offerings with special attractions aimed at gifts.店
Bell Brothers announces a new lineup of stamped linens including Pongee and Japanese silks in table scarfs tidies throws and more at yard prices. The store features black lace fichues collars ruching linen handkerchiefs mufflers umbrellas and embroidered handkerchiefs with the Helvetia Gloria umbrella highlighted. Also offered are damask table linen napkins Turkish reds and related gift items.
Local retailer promotes heavy markdowns on all wool dress goods including diagonals serges sebastopolds cashmeres canvas cloths gilberts suitings tricots and more. Fall importations of high class combinations and plain novelties also offered at large reductions to attract shoppers and secure brisk sales.
The store touts Black Silks at $1 and $1.50, featuring the Regetta and Royal Standard brands. It highlights $1 colored silks matching market values of $1.25, and explains its large silk stock supports growing Dry Goods demand. A good silk dress is praised for Christmas.
The cloak and shawl department highlights competitive pricing and style as the main selling points. Racks range from 1.50 to 10 dollars, wraps from 5 to 75 dollars, and plush sacques with seal loops priced at 18 25 28 and 40 dollars, all guaranteed.
A local retailer promotes SEAL SKIN SACQUES and furs from a major fur house with a wide display at importer prices. The message highlights carpets, rugs, oil cloths, and draperies as large Christmas gift lines and invites the public to visit the Carpet room, extending season’s greetings and thanks.
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