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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1888
Page
2
The Warren Mail advertises a renewal deal for main paper and the Philadelphia Weekly Press at 1.75 in advance for subscribers, old or new. It promotes the papers as leading Republican sources with detailed national and local news and urges readers to join local clubs now.
Our Legislature opens next Tuesday Jan 1 1889 with both houses solidly Republican and ready for immediate organization. Senator Grady of Philadelphia is favored for President of the Senate while Errett of Pittsburg challenges Cochran of Lancaster for Clerk. Allen chairs the state committee guiding caucus strategy and a meeting is set at his rooms Saturday. Henry R Boyer is likely to be re elected Speaker with John W Morrison of Pittsburg as Clerk. Gov Beaver’s message will follow organization, likely after the paper goes to print.
The U S Attorney for the District of Indiana resigns amid criticism as President appoints Leon O Bailey of Indiana to a post. He faces doubt over confirmation by a Republican Senate. Bailey sparked controversy with the dollar a day claim against Gen Harrison and involvement in Republican Labor party tactics.
J N Matthews editor owner of the Buffalo Express dies last Thursday evening from Brights disease. Born 1828 in Bungay England he came to Buffalo at 18 and became a leading editor. He started the Sunday Express and the Lightning Express and elevated local journalism and politics. His son Geo E Matthews will likely continue the business.
The Republican League Executive Committee met in New York on December 19 with President Foster in the chair. Delegates were mostly by proxy as they fixed February 28 and March 1 for the National Convention in Baltimore to enable members nationwide to attend President Harrison's inauguration. A committee was appointed to coordinate the League's inaugural participation.
During a recent conference with Gen. Brittan chairman of the Inauguration Committee the President elect requested that survivors of his old regiment the Seventeenth Indiana serve as his escort in the Washington inauguration procession.
A Washington correspondent notes Congressman Scott has disappeared from the current session and has not appeared on the house floor. No inquiries or requests for his whereabouts have been made.
Pastor Doerr of Warren Lutheran Church provides weekly notices of deaths and marriages within his congregation. The practice is appreciated as a helpful courtesy to the community.
A convention of miners was in session at Pittsburg last week to discuss best means for enforcing the 79 cent rate and to compel W. L. Scott and other operators, currently paying 74 cents, to comply.
The Philadelphia Weekly Press now runs ten pages and is offered at $1.75 with the Main. Readers are assured of abundant engaging reading at a strong value.
The tale will wrap up in two forthcoming issues after this week. The boys praise the story as splendid and engaging.
A reflective piece urges paying debts and honoring family in 1889, defending happiness and firm resolutions. It contrasts personal duty with social politics, arguing against suppressing Black voters and urging education, respect, and elevation of rights to prevent a “Solid South” crisis. The author cites Harrison’s pledge to be president for all.
A Philadelphia Press communication from a prominent Friends member recounts the lack of justice for colored people in Southern courts. He cites two Georgia trials, one in Florida, and mobbing after voicing opinions, noting white killings of colored men with few if any convictions. He cites Sherman era grievances and urges attention to southern mistreatment.
Dr J C Ayer & Co of Lowell Mass presents a bound 1889 almanac volume highlighting editions in multiple languages and regions. The polyglot pamphlet showcases the firm’s vast global business and is sold at drug stores.
The public document will be available to the Legislature and a limited supply will go to teachers and libraries. Prepared by Dr Warren State Orinthologist the work is in high demand and a second edition is likely. Moopy the evangelist continues to work in Victoria British Columbia.
Morck Bros advertise the finest stock of watches silverware and novelties for Christmas with low prices and urged shoppers to call early and often. John Langdale promotes choice fruits and vegetables at his shop.
Readers choosing a year of city daily papers are urged to select the Pittsburg Dispatch for its expenses, enterprise, and judgment. The 1889 lineup includes absorbing novels by noted authors, Amos Cummings Washington letters, enhanced dispatch correspondence, and richer market reports with accuracy for farmers merchants and consumers. The Dispatch reports record circulation with Sunday issues averaging over 44,000 copies.
A Philadelphia Times article notes the high production costs of leading magazines. Illustrations for Century and Harper's cost about 5,000 dollars monthly, Scribner's spending heavily on engravings, and Christmas issues totaling around 7,000 dollars each for seventy pictures. Article pages cost 25 dollars on average, sometimes 100 dollars, with fixed monthly charges for art and literary content reaching 8,000 to 10,000 dollars.
The Cleveland Leader criticized Congressman Springers plan to admit territories. It would force Dakota voters to split on division and then on constitutions before admission, granting only one Representative to Dakota though two are due. It argues a Republican Congress would grant easier terms and faster admission.
Senator Cooper, while at the National Editorial Association meeting in San Antonio, reports the cost a Republican must pay to vote in one Georgia town. A white man voted for Harrison, the lone Republican to dare, and was convicted for his temerity.
Morcx Bro's advertises new sale items including music boxes canes and the latest novelties in silverware and jewelry. Local shop page highlights decorative pieces and gift items available now.
A Rome dispatch decries as false a claim the Pope refused to bless relics sent by Irish priests. Other notes report 5315 divorces in France last year and two golden anniversaries. Actor revolt against foreign imports gains support from Edwin Booth and others. Comedian Charles S. Rogers dies in Fort Wayne. Petroleum use spreads in Detroit with coal-saving tests. Michigan Grange backs local option. Wedding tours trend as secret honeymoons gain popularity. Toledo refinery advances Lima oil refining. Illinois physician licensing overturned for advertising.
Frances E Willard explains Pennsylvania WCTU structure and the relation of local unions to state and national bodies. She notes no coercion and urges steadiness, citing 1884 precedent and requests delegates to vote by personal conviction at the national convention. The Pennsylvania WCTU's 1887 resolves affirm nonaction on party lines regarding the Prohibitory Constitutional Amendment.
An elderly Army officer in Harrisburg argues the plan to form a new order from Grand Army of the Republic members will fail in Pennsylvania. He notes mixed party representation in recent Pennsylvania Department leadership and rejects politics entering the Grand Army proceedings. He says the organization remains strong despite losses.
Scribners Magazine enters 1889 with promise of greater variety in art literature criticism railways electricity and fishing content. Illustrations remain rich and improving as more than 25 000 new readers joined in the past six months and the outlook stays encouraging.
The 1889 edition of Hostetter's Almanac, a medical annual, is ready and free from druggists and country dealers across the United States and beyond. It blends health advice with entertaining reading, calendar data, and accurate astronomical calculations, with an anticipated record edition. Hostetter & Co., Pittsburg, Pa., will mail copies on request with a stamped envelope.
An advertisement promotes furs including bear, monkey, opossum, seal, martin, lynx, fox, nutria, and hare. Available in muffs boas and trimmings, with custom orders if no matching item is in stock.
The Place to Buy Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods offers an extensive stock under A Weiss. After a recent overhaul the shop displays fashionable Spring suits and boys clothing galore in Warren. Save money by visiting this longtime local store.
Christmas shoppers are invited to John Langdale for a selection of fruits candy and oysters. The ad highlights festive treats and urge timely visiting for holiday supplies.
An advertisement for affordable house and business numbering services by C. RowLane at the shop over Ketterer’s store emphasizes accurate street and property markers for customers seeking orderly addresses.
The pamphlet asserts Arnica and Oil Lini ment is popular with women for its healing soothing effects and its odor described as not offensive. It notes this favorable reception alongside claims by Morris and Mullen.
Real estate transfers reported for Warren and surrounding townships. Transfers include Geo W Crouch by sheriff to A M Kinsman Sugar Grove for 150 dollars, numerous deeds to Eldred Warren and Pine Grove, Chas Reed estate to Lorinda M Chase, and Adams Horner and other parties with values from 1 to 5000 dollars. Several transfers list couples as grantors or grantees with varied properties and locations such as Eldred Kinzua Warren Mead Pearled regions.
G B Williams announces a sales event cataloging yarns and worsteds and a large food lineup for a daily Best Cookrop Dinner at 25 cents from Monday Nov 26 12 to 2 pm. He lists meats produce canned goods seafood and beverages with prices and ordering notes.
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