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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1885
Page
1
A tale set at Christmas contrasts a wealthy girl Ethel with Elsie Hill the woodcutter’s child. Ethel secretly funds charity, disguises kindness as a gift, and learns selflessness while Elsie receives a doll and warmth. The story closes with family forgiveness and a shared holiday spirit.
A nostalgic catalog of Christmas stockings named for each family member. The poem references grandmamma’s wrinkled black stocking, Anet Anna’s blue one from Boston, mam ma’s white cotton, papa’s short worn sock, Miss Kate’s silk embroidery, Willie’s red holey toe sock, Elen’s large woolen sock, and baby socks, with Santa needing to fill them.
A nine year old girl named Ethel admires a winter scene from a merino wrapper window while a poorer neighbor girl named Elsie watches from a hidden covert. Elsie longs for a doll and reflects on Christmas as a legend for rich children, feeling unseen and yearning for warmth.
After breakfast the children Ethel and Elsie were placed in Tony's charge and invited to view a Christmas tree. Tony rode Elsie back on Ethel's sled, and the two girls were described as the happiest in the world on that morning.
A brief dialogue reveals a proposed wedding day exchange where one party questions gift expectations and the other asserts simplicity to avoid being cheated of presents. The exchange uses formal phrasing and hints at social negotiation around gifts and celebration.
The will outlines the Vanderbilt estate with Cornelius and William K. as residuary legatees. The widow receives 200000 yearly plus 500000 principal disposal power, life use of the home and art. Eight children share about 182.4 million in money and securities with specific sums for each, plus annuities, and gifts to Vanderbilt University and public charities.
A Newark outbreak of mad dog attacks prompts public interest in Pasteur’s work. The French scientist treats bite victims with in inoculation, claiming prevention of hydrophobia after exposure. He notes no cure once symptoms appear and cites twenty treated without disease.
The Evangelical Alliance outlines a week of prayer with daily topics from January 3 to January 10. Themes include sermons on Occupy till I come and Let your loins be girded, with emphasis on praise confession family missions and nations.
Bank patrons are urged to complete deposit slips properly to speed service. Officials note tellers spend one to two hours daily correcting slips, a burden affecting both staff and customers.
Prof Barrett of St Lawrence County New York reports no deaths now from pulmonary diseases, contrasting with twenty deaths before Downs Elixir. The remedy is claimed to have constant success for over fifty cases, placing it at the head of cough remedies. Journal line reads Johnson & SizqFrizp.
Local ad notes Dr. Harding's Catarrh cure available at Stewart's Drug Store with a short promotional line.
A long roll of distinguished deaths in 1885 includes William H. Vanderbilt and the late Ulysses S. Grant, Victor Hugo, Baron Von Womteil, Helm, Gordon, Sir Moses Montefiore, Francis Hincks, Lord Houghton, Alfonso of Spain, and many American public figures. The list spans royalty, generals, artists, scientists, and journalists, with names like Grover Cleveland era leaders and notable authors among the departed.
Numerous items on actors and premieres across 19th century venues. Wilkie Collins plans a new novel while Ida Mulle and Mary Anderson headline Boston markets. Edwin Booth and Mantel vie for receipts. Beatrix Hamilton signs for Pauline Harvey operas. Closer to home, John McCullough dies intestate and relics attract curiosity in Philadelphia.
A roundup of diverse notes includes Cleveland gas demand, Rome population, a knighted senator in Chicago, severe Boston weather, Grant era finances, a long New Orleans train, and Thomas Stevens bike world tour episodes. Also mentions Ida ho cup theft joke and Masonic letters joke.
Harper's Magazine for January offers rich illustrations and seasonal articles while Demorest's January issue features serials by Julian Hawthorne and Mrs Alfred Hart, with fashion and home decor. Peterson's January excels with steel engravings and Berlin pattern, plus stories and Damascus illustrations. Godey's January adds Goldsmith themed frontispiece, stories, poetry, and practical fashion guidance.
A Philadelphia man reports chronic catarrh and deafness improved after using Ely's Cream Balm, stating relief came before finishing a second bottle and giving his address as 923 Chestnut Street.
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues local papers are the best investment a town can make. Editors do more for the town than ten men, deserve support not as charity but as sound finance. They maximize benefit even if not brilliant, and align morally on many issues.
A Pittsburg medical doctor advises against tightly buttoned overcoats in cold weather. He says one heavy coat allows moisture from the body to escape and prevent damp inner clothes. Removing the garment leads to colds blamed on weather, not on carelessness.
A brief mention endorses the Mar as an acceptable Christmas present with weekly visits benefiting a recipient in the West. The cost is light and the item serves as a pleasant year round reminder. Try it.
The Mail Office advertises its job printing services with top quality stock and guaranteed low prices. Potential customers are urged to check prices before placing orders.
Demorest's for January notes a stock market upswing with rail shares up 25 to 30 points and bonds 20 points higher, reflecting $8B in rail capitalization. Rising securities values spur spending, boost enterprise, lift wages, and widen employment as confidence grows in a metal and manufacturing driven boom.
An old advertisement extols Parker’s Tonic as the best remedy for coughs colds torpid liver kidney troubles and weak lungs. It urges readers to act before it is too late, warning of imminent health risks if they wait.
A. A. Davis & Co advertises a line of Christmas goods with prices for shoppers. The notice highlights available items and invites customers to learn current price points.
The Warren Union meeting featured devotional exercises and a Bible exposition followed by business. Mrs Wetmore summarized the National Convention and outlined the W C T Us thirty four departments, highlighting the Jail and Prison work and its marvellous results. Rhode Island superintendent Mrs Barney shared moving stories of penitentiary visits and liquor driven crime from refined homes.
Mr. Clark's visit to Chandler's Valley drew well attended meetings with profits, and he hopes for more talks. The Co. Ex. Committee invites county unions to aid. Grade Run Union leads with a worthy contribution. The county will hold one Convention in September. local unions should close in August and report in September to county, then state and national unions.
The Temperance Educational Bill advanced with Mrs. Hunt National Superintendent leading. After petitions and a dramatic House gallery scene, the bill passed 131 to 39, receiving the Governor’s signature and return to the legislature on April 2.
Oysters fresh and nice describe the stock along with a large supply of winter apples cranberries and celery Almeria grapes Jamaica and Florida oranges table raisins and nuts of all kinds available at C W SERSALLs store all items listed for local shoppers in period style.
A man posing as Garret Onderdonk sold Patterson dealers fake fresh country eggs at a low price. Arrested under the food adulteration law, he was fined 50 dollars and costs, paid, and released. He admitted the eggs were artificial, made in Newark with carrot yolk and saffron, in transparent shells.
Johnson and Siegfrried note Arnica and Oil Liniment is popular with women due to its healing soothing effects and non offensive odor.
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