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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1886
Page
3
Warren news item notes Haverly's Minstrels tonight, sleighing melt, and holiday trade gains. Ads welcome Confectioner Rogers, Merck stores, and A. Ruhilman rooms. Community events include a GA R post officers election, W.C.T.U. meeting, churches lecturing, and a Trinity Memorial Church bazar with oyster supper.
Col L F Copeland of Harrisburg Pa delivered the second Commercial College lecture in Library Hall on snobs and snobbery. Despite little advertising, he spoke for two hours with humor and eloquence, noting snobbery spans all professions and praising self made Americans. A February 14 1887 Warren return is announced, with Eli Perkins to follow on December 21.
C P Northrop advertises holiday goods for the million with bargains in boots and shoes urging immediate purchase. C P Henry, grocer, says he can duplicate all quotas from other dealers.
The Warren Union Circle held a Milton themed gathering in Mrs. L. D. Wetmore’s parlors last Thursday. Members read Milton quotations, a duet performed, songs, recitations, and essays on Milton with Paradise Lost and Life of Milton readings. Refreshments followed a social time.
Warren county poultry raisers announce a larger show than last winter with entries from Pittsburg New Castle Meadville Titusville Jamestown and others. The event runs December 28 29 30 31 with premium books this week and Ornithology officials Harry Ungerer President Albert L Wetmore Secretary urge readers to attend.
J M Devinny of the Diamond block near the Warren Hotel offers the best shell oysters. He has engaged J Guertin, a French cook, to prepare them in all styles to suit customers. Call for fresh oysters.
Everyone is invited to view the complete assortment of new and elegant holiday presents for all ages. The store offers picture frames in a great variety and makes frames to order along with elegant toilette sets.
In Warren County the Grand Jury returned indictments against Glade township road commissioners for neglecting road repairs and against Conemango township officials for similar failure. Several trials occurred with guilty verdicts and fines. The Grand Jury also reported eleven true bills and three not true bills after inspecting hospitals and jails, noting improvements and recommending prison-bar upgrades.
Haverly's Minstrels tonight. Dr. Stranahan visited Mercer briefly. Dr. C. C. Hill and wife returned to Leverings C last week. Alton R. Dalrymple and family from St. Paul visiting Mrs. Russell. Mrs. Bernard recovering and attending school. Mrs. W. W. Howard departs for New York as Little Women business noted. Uncle Benj Mead, of Conenango, age 90, still active. Mrs. G. R. Star recovering from ankle sprain. O. H. Hunter returns from New York with holiday stock. John E. Owens the longtime comedian to exit stage life. Dr. Ryan held Episcopal services in Kinzua and Youngsville. Rev. Henry Mitchell preached in Tidioute. F. W. Bradley, Chase Bros nursery stock agent, soliciting spring orders. resides Bradford. C. P. Northrop. Raw, fried, and stewed oysters at Ruhlman’s new room opposite Carver House. Ladies’ and Gent’s Dressing Cases, by Ma. Manan UUUr UaBES, CLL.
Mrs. C Ingersoll Gara of Erie presents a holiday poem titled Naughaught the Indian deacon with illustrations by Mrs Gara. The book reproduces a facsimile photo engraving by Moss & Co and is offered for sale at Noyes' Book Store for 1.50 dollars.
Warren County Agricultural Association plans a regular meeting next Saturday December 18 at 1 p m at the Court House if in session. A Titusville Agricultural Association delegation will join in a joint discussion on improving farmer club results along with several essays and a Bender veterinary lecture. Membership is life only one dollar with no dues or fines and all are welcome.
To the People of Warren and Vicinity we announce twenty years in the undertaking trade now as a special business with a large stock and greater assortment of funeral furniture than any two houses in Warren county We guarantee prices as low as any other house Personal attention on all funeral occasions Office open day and night T W McNert Manager
Dr Hyre the magnetic healer will end his sessions at the Carver House on December 23. The afflicted are urged to seek his care without delay.
Augustin Daly presents A Night Off at Library Hall next Wednesday December 15. Portland Free Press lauds a full house and strong cast led by Ernest Bartram Helen Leigh Kate Carlyon Clarence Harvey and E R Marsden with stylish costumes and fresh, wholesome humor.
County notes praise for Mike Crocker the County Commissioner who attends court in Warren. Deaths include Chauncy Smith at 77 and Mrs Smith. J B Phillips 79 fractured leg from a horse kick. Peter McKinney ill near death. 47 new members joined Brokenstraw Valley Union No 37. Ethel Arird dies at age 3 from intermittent fever. funeral Sunday.
Lumbermen harvest about 80 000 feet of logs daily as Horn Bros and Andrews stock mills. O D Horn returns from illness with Dr Davies attending. Alec Snider plans to marry soon and town schools close before Christmas. John Lindaw injures foot loading for Flora Bros. Throat and lung illness rising. Dr Gowdy busy. Teats thriving in harness trade. M E church repaired. debt cleared. Ross did painting. Joe McCoy bags deer over 200 pounds. Mrs Baker passes away. funeral at M F E church. Revival meetings under Rev Hall at M E church with strong effort.
County Commissioners Crocker Put nam and Clinton visited Westfield to view the Henry R. Rouse monument project. Rouse’s remains moved to a large lot bought by the board, with the monument ready but a shipment break delaying final erection for a few weeks. Total cost about $900 for lot and monument, the statue built in Quincy Massachusetts.
A broad array of furniture and household items is showcased at N Greenland Exchange block. Find willow work chairs and rockers, brass tables, marble tops, leather rockers, chaffoniers, book-cases, folding-beds, and chamber sets in walnut mahogany and oak. Prices very low. visit to see.
A Meadville Tribune notice confirms the death of Capt H J Howe at his Erie home on December 2. The letter from 8 G Warp honors Howe as a steadfast officer of the 10th Reserves and recalls his intent to attend the Warren reunion, prevented by ill health.
The City Crockery Store at 412 Water St Warren Pa advertises Polished Brass 14 inch shade Library Lamps at $2.00 New Square Shape Decorated Tea Sets 56 pieces for $3.50 121 piece Dinner Sets $15.00 10 piece Toilet Sets $2.50 12 piece Sets $5.00. Prices good until Jan 1 An elegant assortment includes Novel ties Art Glass Pottery Vases Lamps Bronzes Silverware Mirrors Japanese goods Sconces Cut Glass and more.
Readable ad listing ladies bags and pocket books with quality goods on sale along with men’s and women’s pants priced from one to four dollars at the F. R. Retterer's store on Front Street.
The Bradford Era reports Cheney & Co drilled a Richardson lands test well near Sugar Run that initially seemed dry but now yields about ten barrels per day. Morse & Collins No. 5 on Weedlands found a 25 foot shell at 975 feet, possibly above the Kinzua formation, with decisions expected that day. Other wells, rigs, and sandings are progressing on White lands and along Willis Run. Parish services, new church plans, local politics, social events, and infrastructure notes fill the day’s local scene.
In Irvington Mrs Margaret Finn mother of Mrs J M David of Warren died aged 68. Baldensperger Magdalena wife of Jacob Baldensperger died in Glade at 53 with seven children left to mourn. Smith Chauncy of Youngsville died at 76 after a long career as banker and merchant, survived by four daughters. his funeral in Youngsville drew a large crowd.
A Jamestown area newsletter item notes scarlet fever cases in Erie and local schooling moves, plus Franklin adds music in public schools. Also mentions a $1000 Durham bull purchase by A M Kent, a Rev Zachary Eddy bereavement in Atlanta, Christmas balls in Tiona and Lane's Hall, deer park near Trout Run, and Chautauqua Lake railroad work.
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In Warren on December 9 1886 Frank Calkins and Sadie Little both of Pittsfield wed by Justice Cornelius. In Jamestown New York on December 6 1886 Fred Dick and Sara Holtenreed both of Warren were married by Rev Dr Townsend.
Williams offers a ninety day sale at 111 Second Street Warren Pa serving 25 cents for a full dinner from noon to 3 PM. Readily available items include 3 fat cattle 6 lambs 1000 pounds pork 100 bushels potatoes 50 turnips 50 carrots 40 beets 14 onions 4 beans 40 Hubbard squashes 10 barrels sauerkraut 40 gallons canned tomatoes cabbage and beans 90 dozen celery 1 barrel pickles piccalilla red cabbage pickles tomato catsup Worcester sauce bread butter pies puddings and coffee Oysters and many prepared plates listed with prices. Also oysters raw or stewed 20 cents per plate soup 5 cents per plate pork and beans 10 cents per plate etc. Remember 111 Second Street opposite First National Bank Warren Pa December 1 1886 G B Williams The Honey Drop Sugar Corn and Succotash by P J Bayer and Holter Goods at Morx's
Store announces new articles tied to regular stock and specially adapted for holiday gifts. Readers are invited to explore selections designed to suit gift buyers while maintaining existing product lines.
Bell Brothers announces a wide selection of stamped Pongee and Japanese silks for table scarfs tidies and throws sold by the yard at below cost. The display includes stamped linens black lace fiches collars ruching and a large range of linen handkerchiefs mufflers and embroidered handkerchiefs including a new Chinese Grass design. Umbrellas Damask linens and gifts for Christmas are featured with the Helvetia Gloria line noted for durable finish and lower prices.
Local shop announces deep markdowns on all wool dress goods including diagonals serges cashmeres canvas cloths Gilbert's suitings and more. Fall importations of high class combinations and plain novelties also offered at substantial price cuts to appeal to shoppers and make attractive gifts for ladies.
Our stock features Black Silks at 1.00 and 1.50 with famous Regetta and Royal Standard brands. Colored Silks at 1.00 compare with market leaders at 1.25. We stock a vast silks range to meet rising trade, with reliable brands proven to customers. A good silk dress makes a fine Christmas gift.
The Cloak and Shawl department emphasizes pricing and selection over advertising rivals. It highlights rackets from 1.50 to 10, wraps 5 to 75, and plush sacques with seal loops 18, 25, 28, and 40 dollars, with these prices guaranteed.
A local fur house promotes sealskin sacques and a large fur line at importers prices. It highlights carpets drapery oil cloths and related home goods as Christmas gift options and invites patrons to visit the carpet room and shop. The notice closes with season’s greetings.
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