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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1885
Page
3
The Boston Courier notes the year turning to 1886 with resolutions and cheer. It reports winter weather, theater and music events at Library Hall, deer hunting, court sessions, a stallion loss, a poultry show, a living frog in rock, church lectures, water and gas plans, borough election divisions, and early Christmas shopping ahead of the holidays.
Regular meeting of Burgess and Town Council Dec. 7. Minutes read and approved. Committees reported ok with minor notes. Bridge painting delayed till spring. Petition for street lamp referred to Gas Committee. Canvassers permitted under conditions. Licenses collected totaled 55.50. Bills ordered paid for police, lamps, hardware, street work, and sewer pipe. Struthers Fertilizer news reports idle plant to be fired up after lease. Christmas cards advertised by A A Davis & Co.
Will J McConnell leads Brookville temperance revival as Wheelock and wife depart for Harrisburg. Warren Mayor visits Philadelphia. J D Harris of Kinzua greets friends. Elders installed at Presbyterian. Mr Wells of Struthers Wells confined by brain trouble. Lt Gov Stone visits. Debating doctor McDermott eyes in Cincinnati Inquirer praised. Postmaster McLaughlin at North Warren, Gen. Harrison Allen leaves Dakota for Fargo. M Carpenter departs Tionesta for Lincoln Kansas. local views recall 1865 barrel flood and photographer Carpenter’s career.
The Warren Ledger argues for cheaper fuel but urges careful action and warns against rushed plans to build a new gas line. It recalls a historic public bond episode, questions current rate methods, and stresses concrete, measurable billing via meters. It notes skepticism about promised profits and urges patience until facts govern decisions.
The daughters nieces and granddaughters of Benjamin and Aunt Ruth will host a Quaker themed reception at Friend Rockwell's house on Third Street Thursday evening December 10. Proceeds benefit Trinity Memorial Church with a six to ten o'clock supper and period entertainment for Friends and others. Oysters fruits and vegetables will be featured from Joan Langdale's store. The Meadville Steam Laundry advertises its superior service with Sam T. Messner as agent at 334 Water Street.
At library hall this Tuesday evening an able troupe offers a production with scenery, music and costumes. Sara Jewett plays Pauline and H A Thomas is Dr Ceneri. Ralph Delmore joins as Ma cari, Bessie Cameron resumes Mary Vaughn, and Arthur Forest portrays Gilbert Vaughn the blind hero.
Preaching at Good Templars Hall Barnes next Sunday at 4 PM. Titusville Loan Exhibition nets about $600 for the public library. Bears and deer abundant in Warren, Forest, and McKean counties. Edinboro State Normal School reports 203 students. senior class 63. Supt. Stone of Bradford schools arrested for mildly chastising a pupil. comment says he ought to lick the old man. An unknown burglar captured in Corry after shotgun assistance. seriously injured and refuses to identify himself. Independent refiners consider piping line from Warren field to supply works. Postmaster applicants in Tidioute: W. R. Dawson, James Walker, Chas. Benner. vacancy on the 20th. all Democrats. Point Chautauqua Trustees vow to block a new railroad between hotel and lake. $5,000 pledged to oppose. line likely to run behind the hotel. November oil totals: Wells drilled 359, up vs October. rigs up 256, down 16. new production 4,202 barrels. wells completed 384, down 18. 51 dry wells, Cogley field 9, Venango county 9. Meadville Opera House opening dates Dec 15–16. Lawrence Barrett company to present Francisca da Rimini. Yorick's Love and David Garrick likely second night.
The Mendelssohn Quintette Club plans its third Warren appearance next Wednesday evening with Edith Edwards as vocalist. Edwards, a Lewiston native, is praised for a rare, sympathetic soprano and strong voice suited to concert works and ballads.
A Friday night theatre outing features a murder tale where the wrong man is blamed. Burr Oaks escapes and returns to learn the crime was a delusion. David M. Murray stars with Annie Barclay as Margie. strong support and handsome sets drew hearty applause.
Nearly 3 000 rinks operate across the United States and Canada with music on select nights. South Boston hosts a Chinese polo team and notes rapid rink growth in the South. Cleveland, Buffalo, and Elmira boast multiple rinks as private skating parties and candy matinees entice youngsters.
The Warner House fire sent guests fleeing as flames trapped them on upper floors. The Emporium Press notes the town's lack of water works and a formal fire department, citing prior losses and urging timely protection upgrades.
The Philadelphia Press reports Judge Trunkey's ruling that Chief Burgesses lack authority to recover fines under borough ordinances. Only a commissioned Justice of the Peace can collect such penalties, ending decades of Burgess practice. The ruling cites the 1851 General Borough Act and Commonwealth vs Thompson, Warren County.
Hon E L Davis and wife celebrated their silver wedding at home by the river on December 2. About 200 relatives and neighbors attended a social evening of sociability and merriment. The host joked he would not have a golden wedding, while guests admired silver and glassware and enjoyed elegant refreshments.
C Northrop offers the ventilated rubber boots as the best in the world. Langdale’s Own Brand smoke advertised. Curtice Brothers jelly arrives, 8 cents per pound, sold by C W Sersall. Library Restaurant table board set at $4.50 per week in a neat, convenient establishment.
A retail ad claims it costs little to make children happy with items at the store. It emphasizes affordable toys and goods aimed at family shoppers seeking value.
The Corry Telegraph marks its 21st birthday with reflections on births deaths marriages fortunes and business in Corry. Readers note how fortunes rise and fall with time and how residents old and new have shaped the town since its founding. A testimonial from C J Corbin of Philadelphia praises Ely s Cream Balm curing chronic catarrh.
December notes report Geo Dickinson occasionally on street duty. Hardenburg promoted from Conductor to Superintendent of the T V A R and Mills from Freight Conductor to Passenger Conductor. E M Clapp & Co. debut powerful new engine. Wesner moves into a house near the school. Mrs Gailord's school term closes. Mud remains the main topic.
Dec 5 note reports Mrs Noblit sick with rheumatism and Rev Mr Webster conducting meetings in the Union church. No vacant houses and all boarding houses full. I O G T leads this week with E A U in second place. X
Dec 5 reports the council buying ladders for fire use and a lamp upgrade in front of the meat market. J W Agrelius plans to merge two drug stores, while portable lamp posts sell well. Local folks address gas hopes, home construction, visits, a variety hall idea, school openings, tax work, hog raids, and a revival. A bird shot injures Mr Anderson. snow improves travel. cider ends. minors barred from a billiard parlor. Local church activity and seminary representation noted.
Christmas ahead lifts business as O C Messenger sells groceries in his block and a snake exhibit draws shoppers with a five dollar lamp prize. Thanksgiving offerings raised 12 dollars for J P Burns while Taft plans a Kentucky return. Local education and moves include M Mead teaching primary Nov 30 and O J Gunning slated to teach upper room in Dec. FAITH.
The notice highlights weekly prices for seafood and produce with a focus on affordable options. It notes items like oysters and a selection of fruits and vegetables offered at promotional rates.
Warren Lodge No. 481 Knights of Pythias adopts resolutions mourning the death of P. C. John Fuellhart, praising his charity and lodge service, extending sympathy to his widow and family, and ordering records and notices sent to newspapers. Also contains unrelated local ads and testimonials about Down's Elixir and fruit store specials.
Bey Bros invites friends to view its mammoth assortment of novelties and staple goods for Christmas. The store touts silk and wool patterns, neckwear, gloves, plush novelties, silk mittens, satin fans, handbags, and babies wear including plush sacques and cashmere robes. The cloak and shawl department features fur trimming and seal skin sacques at special prices as stock is reduced this month. One Le Bon Ton dress cutting system is given away for every $10 purchased until December 25.
Notices list several nuptials with couples and locations: Silvis Bennett in Sheffield on November 28. Bennett Rawson in Fentonville December 2. Mead Davis in Des Moines November 10. Lyon Madison in Forest County November 29. Each entry names the groom and bride, officiant or location, and the setting.
Henry Babcock died at North Warren December 6 1885 aged 71 years 3 months. Funeral at the church in North Warren on Wednesday at 10 AM.
The notice states they have spared no expense to offer the finest and most elegant stock for holiday trade in Pennsylvania. It claims to have any article desired and will obtain hard-to-find items, even by sending messengers to India, inviting all to visit and view their Art Museum without pressure to buy.
An extensive catalog touts the region’s largest and most complete selection of gems. It features pure stones both loose and mounted in fashionable styles, inviting buyers to explore a dazzling array.
We lead this section of the country claiming Gorham and Whiting name brands with free engraving. The display promises many new features, all described as works of art, inviting readers to visit and view. Seasonal greetings close the message.
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