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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1882
Page
2
Attorney General Palmer moves to restrain Western Union from consolidating with competing lines. Hearing set for the 22d, Commonwealth sues in the name of the state, aligning with New York rulings on consolidation and constitutional limits on telegraph monopolies.
Capt. Hall of the Tenth U S Infantry attended the Pennsylvania National Guard encampment at Lewistown and commends the overall discipline and instruction. He notes state supply issues for shoes and underclothes, while praising uniform arms from the regular army. He identifies defects in individual soldier performance and drill discipline.
A correspondent argues that bell-wearing sheep greatly reduces losses and that laws should reward bell-equipped flocks. He claims thirty years without a single loss, while neighbors without bells suffer damages and the tax must cover such costs.
Col. M. S. Quay publicly denied quarrel with Senator Cameron and said they often disagree but do not fight. He believes Republicans will organize the Pennsylvania Senate with Independent Republicans joining. He urged harmony and predicts Stewart and Gen. Beaver on the stump next year for the same ticket as a path to recovery.
The President argues large reductions from customs revenue are feasible but does not favor abandoning the policy of protecting domestic labor. He emphasizes adjusting details to discriminate to aid and protect domestic workers while pursuing tariff reductions.
Clerk of the House reports the party split as 191 Democrats 121 Republicans 6 Readjusters 3 Independent Democrats 3 Independent Republicans with two vacancies held by Updegraf and Herron. The New York World praises Gov Cleveland staff appointments and notes reestablishment of the Inspector of Rifle Practice office.
The Franklin Spectator notes much scrambling for offices in Harrisburg as the Legislature plans to meet on January 2 and Gov elect Pattison is set to be inaugurated January 16. Democrats oppose Pendleton civil service reform, seeking reforms that favor their party. Nelson Greenland relocates to a new store in Exchange Block opposite the Postoffice with a large assortment of fine furniture and excelsior diaries available at A. A Davis & Co.
The Franklin Press notes debate over the earliest ascent of the Allegheny by steam, citing a 1830 Pittsburg Gazette account of the steamboat Allegheny. The boat ascended to the mouth of the Kinzua, about 200 miles from Franklin, with 75 passengers and 25 tons freight on the up trip and more on the down trip.
An Artesian Sulphur Spring on the north branch of Tionesta creek five miles west of North Clarendon station is described as one of the finest sulphur waters seen. The site is 300 yards east of the Bailey schoolhouse and near the old Bucher saw mill. The water is medicinal and pleasant to drink, with potential to become a health resort if grounds and buildings were improved.
Warren residents anticipate opening Variety Hall’s holiday stock praised by Mr. Siegfried who just returned from the East. The store promises a wide array including dolls for girls velocipedes for boys toilet articles patent medicines paints oils stationery wall paper glassware and toys, appealing to all ages.
Leonard Rhone opened the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry session noting over 400 Granges now exist and more than 20 000 members with 1 200 joining in the year. The secretary reports about 2 000 dollars remain in the treasury after expenses.
The Louisville Journal argues the Democratic party’s record favors revenue focused policy. It urges criticizing tariff stance on wisdom and impact, not history, noting 1868 1872 uncertain heralded defeats and 1876 1880 outcomes. It predicts 1884 must avoid 1880 disaster.
Senator Mitch ell will take the chair of the Committee on Pensions as soon as the caucus formulates its report. Mitchell’s pension work is described as laborious and strict in verifying proofs. Potter of Wellsboro will move from the Mississippi River improvement committee to become clerk of the pensions committee.
Great rush to Merck Bro's to hear the wonderful Music Box. Candied Pop Corn only 25c a pound at Sersall's. By buying $1.00 worth of goods of A. A. Davis & Co., you may secure the $40 doll. Indigestion or constipation cured with Zoresa. McNett & Co. ready with Holiday Goods. Parlor Suits and Upholstered China in stock.
A compilation notes a hunter killing a white deer in Potter county and a Berks county woman of eighty one still strong at flax spinning. It reports Lewistown girls jailed for nighttime roaming and financial figures for Pennsylvania treasury receipts and expenditures. A Renovoite skates twenty eight miles to Lock Haven in under three hours. Subscriptions seed a $50,000 start for a National Bank in Renovo, likely delaying opening until next summer. Counties are playfully ranked by traits and a Warren county mystery spurs grave robbing coverage in Philadelphia. In Allegheny county a larceny by bailee case with four year sentence ends in acquittal after a jury verdict.
A. A. Davis & Co. offers miscellaneous books and Christmas cards. Sersall's features Sugar Fruit and Toys plus Catawba and Almeria Grapes. Greenland's advertises fine chamber suits near the Episcopal Church. 99 Cent STORE sells silver plated ware glassware cutlery and dolls. Merck Bros. promotes latest styles in silver jewelry. Hunter's invites shoppers for fall dress goods.
Kriss Kinneie invites Warren County readers to visit A. A. Davis & Co. Book and Variety Store for a holiday display. The note promises a large assortment including the Forty Dollar Doll, dolls, toys, sleds, books, and candy with a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greeting.
Mrs McElroy sister of President Arthur will move into the White House and share New Year days with the President as customary. The town also boasts Sersall's largest candy assortment and a sale offering a wheelbarrow full of candy for 50 cents.
The Canada School Journal notes that pictures aid observation and knowledge, citing Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary which includes over 340 illustrated words. Three thousand illustrations cover terms like beef, boiler, castle, column, eye, horse, mouldings, phrenology, ravelin, ships, steam engine, timbers.
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a big stock of Fair Suitings Overcoatings Pantaloons imported and domestic ready for the latest fall and winter styles. He employs only top workmen and guarantees satisfaction. location upstairs on Second Street near Liberty.
L G Noyes Drugist and Stationer offers books albums writing desks and holiday goods. P Greenland sells furniture cheap for cash near the Episcopal Church Warren Pa. Sersall's advertises finest cream candies and caramels.
A reflective verse describes a quiet upland scene with a crow and robin as twilight fades. The poem says troubled souls return for forgiveness at a midnight Christmas gathering. One gracious presence, the Prince of Peace, enters to bless the birthday of Jesus.
The piece highlights various retailers offering Christmas items from books and notions to furniture and jewelry. It notes A. A. Davis & Co. and others with broad stock, plus discounts at High Street Furniture Store and the Ninety Nine Cent Store. Deals cover clothing, house furnishings, candy, nuts, and child’s apparel.
The ad promotes Babyland as a baby focused magazine at 50 cents yearly with a color picture alphabet serial and sample issues sent on request. It also markets Wide Awake for the whole family at 2.50 yearly or 25 cents per issue, highlighting the November prospectus and December holiday issue with a six color cover and 144 pages.
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