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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1884
Page
3
Winter winds bring cold air and forecasts of snow as Warren brims with holiday shopping. Local notes cover theater rehearsals, an Amateur Dramatic Association production, church events, new town plans, burglaries, fires, and community notices with names like Rev. W. W. Painter, Mrs. L. B Hoffman, and C. P. Henry.
Bell Bros offers latest neck wear while L. G. Noyes' drug store showcases holiday novelties. Geo. P. Orr & Co. advertises a 10 piece decorated chamber set at 0 AN. A. A. Davis & Co. lists toys dolls games sleds wagons and more.
The ad notes lamps at $2.50 to $3.00 from Gro. P. Orr & Co and 56 piece tea sets for $3.00. It teases holiday gift displays in A Siegel & Sons show window and mentions a $75 music box giveaway to customers. Also references Mrs. W. J. Thomas Glade seeking a house for a small family.
The column covers last week events in Warren including the last Leap Year party at Library Hall, Choral Union concert at Presbyterian church led by Prof McGranahan with Miss Belle McClintock, and next week Roller Masquerade with prizes and music by a Buffalo band. Kate Claxton and the fire fiend visited town with mixed audience responses for two Orphans and Sea of Ice. Bishop McTyeire praises roller skating as wholesome indoor exercise. Buffalo Express reports on a Freedom Kosciusco skating incident with humorous detail.
The Warren Union School announces oral examinations for the coming Friday December 19 starting at 1 30 PM. In the primary grades focus will be reading spelling writing and arithmetic with attention to writing quality via samples from all teachers. In the Academic Department exams occur in the main room and Prof Miller's recitation room with a schedule listing algebra philosophy English literature geometry chemistry rhetoric Latin German.
The Warren gas company installed a Siemens burner before the Savings Bank, praised when lit but noted as difficult to operate at times. The beacon is a fine improvement for dark nights though it is not always needed.
The Mai office will issue an Illustrated Annual for 1885 this week as a Christmas offering. It will be a handsome, artistic book, free to prepaid subscribers and new 1885 subscribers, with arrears copies issued on payment. Advertisers are urged to insert a few more ads before publication.
Hon. Lewis Emery Jr. of Bradford will speak at Library Hall next Friday evening December 19 on his travels in Europe and Asia. He is an able and interesting speaker and the notice urges a full house to show appreciation for such lectures.
Brother Morris recounts a camp near Mill Spring Missouri where J. B. White’s Grandin tract hosts with Hosea Harmon H. P. Kinnear Rev Hall and Chambers Mead. They own or operate large pine lands including 135000 acres by J L Grandin E B Grandin Hunter & Cumings and J B White. Deer turkeys bears wolves and fish are reported though hunting tales mix fact with humor as Kinnear’s turkey mishap and bear chase are recounted.
The Relief Association met in the Council room to report monthly activity. In the first month 202 clothing items donated, 292 in the last month, totaling 494. Disbursements were 97 and 255, totaling 352, leaving 142 on hand. Ten families were aided in month one and 27 in month two. Yesterday 40 bags of wheat buckwheat graham flour and corn meal were donated by Mr A Hertzel. The generous Warren community brings sunshine to many homes during the holidays. Meetings will continue Mondays from 1 o clock PM.
Variety Hall showcases a broad holiday selection with extensive book displays including gift books, juvenile titles, and new printing designs. Also featured are Christmas cards, Bibles, hymnals, cut glass, frames, and other ornaments, inviting the public to inspect the stock.
Nelson Greenland announces his five floor Furniture Store in the Exchange block now features a water powered Elevator to ease movement between floors. He claims the stock is complete and prices are the lowest, offering customers bottom prices with a freeride in town.
A compact page note highlights a music box offer with eight ae, a new hearse on display at the Undertakers Convention, and festive goods from John D. Coulter and Bet Bros. Also promotes Dressing Cases and Silk Handkerchiefs with bundled chances for a $75 music box from L. G. Noyes.
The December term second week disposed cases including Marsh v Stewart and McNitt with plaintiffs awarded 2450 dollars, Garrett v Chase estate verdict for plaintiff 50850 dollars, Ross v Ross divorce plaintiff discontinued, rail line case settled, Marsh estate v Peck continued, Godfrey v Akeley settled, Howe v Rogers Bros damages for wife injury to defendants won, Com v Cook convicted of fornication and bastardy sentenced to 100 dollar fine and 500 dollar security for child maintenance.
A roster of residents with occupations across Triumph, Spring Creek, Warren, Pine Grove, Clarendon, and surrounding areas. Entries include Adams Silas a farmer Bates Byron a laborer Brooks Wm a farmer Booth M S a justice Baxter G H a, Watson a lumberman and others to large groups in Triumph, Sugar Grove, Elk, Columbus, and Deerfield.
The City Crockery Store in Warren announces a year end sale on hall and library hanging lamps toilet sets dinner and tea sets children's toy sets and novelties at 25 to 33 percent below former prices. Limited stock includes polished brass and French bronze lamps and assorted toilet and tea sets with bold price cuts through January 1.
Book and Drug Store stocks Holiday Books Albums Scrap Books Autograph Albums Picture Frames Odor Cases Dressing Cases Cut Glass Bottles Imported Plaques Pocket Books Card Cases Ladies Bags and manicure tools. Ladies toilet articles are a specialty. Compare prices before buying. come in and select early at the same old stand L. G. Noves Druggist and Stationer.
The Warren Agricultural Society holds its annual dinner Saturday December 27 at 12 m sharp in the Warren Hotel with Col Ellsworth on liberal terms. The Farmer's Club and Association annual meeting follows at the Court House for all members and spouses to attend and conduct important business.
Riddelsperger offers a broad range of imported and domestic fabrics plus hats and children's winter caps. He stocks men’s furnishings and is sole dealer for Cluett collars and cuffs. Exclusive agent for Monarch shirts noted for full sizing and fit.
The ad copy lists pure ecru silk handkerchiefs for fifty cents, a church and Sunday school discount on books and holiday goods, new ladies fancy handbags from BE Bros, an overstock sale by A A Davis & Co, and Fenner's Improved Cough Honey promising relief in one hour.
Meadville organizes a school of music while oil regions report railroad work, church fundraising, and hotel development plans. Ohio and New York connections appear in church dedication, Hulings Hall gift, and Wetmore Hotel. State tax receipts, a Youngsville masquerade, and Republican club activity in Tidioute are cited along with bold oil field value increases in Butler County and surrounding farms.
A holiday gift guide highlights Merck Brothers immense stock with diamonds watches rings and silverware at low prices. Free show daily and evening invites readers to visit early to browse and admire the wares.
Elegant line of Black and Colored Silks highlighted for Christmas gifts at Bet Bros. Customers urged to browse a refined selection suitable for holiday presents and gatherings.
A New Year’s Ball will be held at Fentonville House in Fentonville New York on Thursday evening January 1, 1885. All are cordially invited. Music by Johnson’s Orchestra. W F Moore proprietor invites attendees to the event.
Co. P. Henry plans a cash only grocery model starting January 1 1885 to cut prices. He lists leading items such as amber flour 80c per sack best amber flour 1.47 per sack granulated sugar 15 lbs per 1 and sugar varieties 16 to 19 lbs per 1, claiming bargains await at C. P. Henry's.
J I Sanford returns from Erie while H F Marshall heads to New Jersey. N Mead rents his house to Thomas of Washington D C who plans moving here. Orr Babcock recovers enough to visit town. Two men in the cooler marked two dollars each for attempting to paint the town. Crandall’s boat capsized near McKinnys mill. two drillers saved him from drowning. J D Mead leases his bakery to Cottrell of Warren who will bake soon. Temperance social at Whitneys hindered by bad weather. another gathering set for next Friday. R D Ransom teaching at Russell visits family. Preparations for a cantata and roller masquerade ball with skating and Johnson’s orchestra on December 25.
G M Hunter buys a new horse to replace a lost one. Zewers Sons start a portable saw mill, ready soon. Ley Oil Co completes a well expected to yield fair production. L W Siggins runs a busy rink near Moran's store. Ed Coleman sells many cutters, contributing to a bustling local economy. Tramps are common, and a suspect from Tionesta, Al Coyle, caused trouble at the Spencer House.
In Wrightsville on December six a quarterly meeting is reported and village growth noted. Residents relocated include Thomas Yates and his mother to D Chase's house, a widow to Peter Young's, and Miss Edna Tuttle back from Youngsville. The Wrights form a pail factory partnership and schooling shows about 45 attending.
A December Tuesday evening event at Freys Hall drew about 30 couples with Duttons orchestra providing music. A New York Central mail train incident damaged Equitable Aid papers but left people unhurt. Yates and Smith stock showed boots likely needed. Bear Lake dance attendees included numerous locals. Prof G P Robertson closed his penmanship class with a prize for top improver Miss M Nellie Sutliff judged by Port Damon.
Between twenty five and thirty breeders met at the Humphrey House in Jamestown on December 8 to form the Chautauqua County Short Horn Breeders Association. Officers elected include President Jay Spencer and Vice President Alonzo Halliday with a committee to draft a constitution and laws. A January meeting at the same location was set, and Warren county breeders may join. The group aims to establish an equitable price scale and attract more buyers from abroad.
Sheriff Allen with Samuel Garfield and James Brown transported five boarders captured last week to the penitentiary via Erie, landing in Allegheny City Wednesday noon. detainees include George Jenne serving 11 years 6 months and others: James McLaughlin 3 years 9 months Pat Dowd 3 years 9 months Smith Williams 2 years 3 months H F Kerr 1 year 6 months.
Advertisements promote refunds from L G Noyes for ineffective Elixir, Clarke clothing and furnishing sales at Geo Ball, plush goods at L G Noyes drug store, Coolihan fruit and oyster deals on Second Street, Christmas books and sets at L G Noyes, Bell Bros neck wear arrivals, and groceries at low prices. Strong emphasis on bargains and seasonal gifts Usual local merchant names and venues appear.
Arrangements for reduced rates on a list of newspapers and magazines for one year in advance. Subscriptions can be sent to any post office free of postage. Money must accompany the order and changes or complaints go to the periodicals, not the Mart. Sample copies available.
The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Pennsylvania will meet in Pittsburg on the second Tuesday in January. The State Grange gathered in Harrisburg with about 200 delegates, reporting sixteen new Granges formed, receipts 5597, expenditures 5150, 1060 initiations and 380 working granges. A Philadelphia Times letter from a school girl criticizes sending the Liberty Bell to the New Orleans exhibition, calling the bell a symbol misused while millions lack political representation.
In Syracuse New York on December 10 1884 H L Taft of Warren wed Kittie Culver of Syracuse. In Corry December 11 1884 Elmer E Mudge of Spring Creek married Cora E Allen of Clymer New York.
In Glade on December 12, 1884, Mrs Gott leib Haag aged 23 died. In Fagundus on November 26, 1854, Mrs Hannah M. Tucker wife of John Tucker died in her 61st year.
Local retailer announces large purchases from jobbing houses and marks down remaining stock. Dress goods cashmeres flannels and linens see substantial price cuts with new novelties and a broad supply of domes tics towels tablecloths napkins and gloves. Be sure to visit before buying elsewhere.
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