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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1875
Page
3
The Warren Mail staff grouses about missing a paper next week unless an extra issue is issued. They joke about escaping the compositor's grind and mention a Library course lecture titled a remarkable production. They express reluctance to deliver copy while hoping for a pleasant New Year start.
Local notices preview New Year calls and travel, hospital and church actions, dances, and charity events. Warren community items include Dr. Stewart moving offices, a public dance at Harugari Hall, I A A B and Helping Hand Building Association events, a Musical Association Orchestra reception, and the Trinity Memorial Church benefit cantata at Roscoe Hall.
A poetic excerpt urging the passage of time from old to new. It calls for ringing out hypocrisy strife poverty and disease while ringing in truth peace and virtuous leadership as a hopeful future dawns. The verse envisions nobler manners and universal goodwill.
Ushered in Friday afternoon by a supper for Presbyterian scholars. A full attendance and a pleasant time. Saturday services across Evangelical Lutheran and Episcopal churches. A large Christmas tree at the Episcopal Church adorned by the young ladies with wax candles and presents. Rev H S Getz delivering a Christmas address. Methodist service and a Presbyterian Christmas sermon by Rev Rankin noted.
The Warren Methodist Episcopal Sunday School officers and members announce the departure of their Superintendent Frederick Hooker Esq. after five years of service. They express loyal love, praise his conduct as principal and lawyer, offer prayers for his success, and extend regrets to his wife Mary Hooker while hoping for his future in Denver if he settles there.
The second Library course lecture by Chas. H. Noyes, Esq. at Union Hall titled Crusaders in Council received high praise for original thought and logical reasoning. Attendees commended the speaker’s ability and clear conclusions on temperance, noting the fine writing and credit to both him and his organization.
Zack Gemmill & Co announces plans to produce gas from petroleum under J. H. Bowman direction and to furnish forty street lamps at 15 dollars each for the town. The council reviews the proposition as lamps installed by private enterprise prove useful in dark nights. The firm also deals in coal at low prices.
The Sugar Grove Union Musical Association elected Dr. J. L. Burroughs as President F. D. Wheelock as Treasurer and Samuel Lord as Musical Director. Residents plan a public library and reading room with a circulating subscription. A meeting is set for next Thursday evening December 30 at the M E Church Bear Mare. John McWilliams of Glade sold his tame bear to J J Kibler of Titusville. The bear weighed over 200 pounds and was to be sold for Titusville market after being killed. A display of Chromes Photographic Views Frames Mouldings and fittings is advertised at low prices at William Smith’s. For collars cuffs bows and neckties see C McDaniels Water-Proofs and Beaver Cloths Furs Shawls Balmorals at Hunters.
The Erie Southern Railway project gains momentum with local support led by W. A. Galbraith, aiding unemployed workers. A Cinderella entertainment nets $320.98 for aid to the poor, while Rev. T. H. Hilliard schedules lectures on England. Officials review Erie Water Works bonds amid calls to prosecute fraud, and a Burdett Organ Band concert at the Opera House draws full attendance. Also noted are the Corry cigar claim, brewery details, high school exhibition, and local crime events.
Christmas in Youngsville highlights a well attended IOOF tree with costly gifts. Rev Wa Riley’s sermon and a press printer ink bottle uplift spirits as revival meetings continue and sixteen join the church as probationers. A Garland family mourns the loss of a child to scarlet fever, while a second death occurs in the same family. The Good Templars plan a Holly Tree Inn on January 1 offering hot drinks to deter drinking.
An essay urges parents teachers and the community to invest in boys education temperance Bible study and productive leisure. It highlights schools Sabbath classes Go in Warren and philanthropic efforts to keep boys from ruin, praising local supporters, funds, and proposed entertainments.
A note from Mrs. E. Brown thanks Russellburg ladies for a surprise party gift of a quiz and edible treats. An accompanying list shows postal names W W Beardsley Edwin Davis Charlie Fuller John Mead Jerome Mc Clellen John McGoldrick C H Tiler Rev Robert Vigeon John Warner. Dead letters notice follows.
A letter from Pomona Granate describes a small town on two rail lines with one hotel and several shops, noting frequent high waters and a hopeful edge for revival. The Deerfield Grange meeting on Dec 16 1875 elected officers, with the next session set for Jan 13 1876 in Lottsville. The U B Church at Chandlers Valley will be dedicated Jan 7 1876 with Bishop J Weaver presiding and a ministry invitation issued.
In Jamestown New York on December 21 1875 amid a ceremony conducted by Rev. T L Flood David Holt and Alice M Brasington both of Glade were joined in marriage.
Rebecca led with six points, Buckner added five and three, while Forget-me-not and Gleaner Eldorado contributed to a high scoring matchup. The summary highlights key scorers and team names without detailed play-by-play.
A terse classified note announces a full stack of new goods available at HonNTER's store inviting customers to call in for viewing. The terse item mentions new arrivals and retail availability without specifics.
Retail notice states C McDaniels has received a full stock of fall and winter goods. The ads promote new arrivals and ongoing stock. Local shoppers are invited to inspect the selection and prices.
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