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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1876
Page
3
Local page teems with January diversions and February events. Talks of sleighing, Valentine preparations, and a two night Roscoe Hall soiree rehearse around 1776 era costumes, a Warren centennial celebration planning, committees, and invitations for ladies and gentlemen to appear in 1776 attire at February 22 and 23 events.
Mr. Philip Gruver to occupy the new store beside Lane and Nesmiths in a few weeks. Boon Mead and Mrs. Mead plan winter South travel likely Arkansas and New Orleans. James Cable admitted to Warren county bar on Jan 20 1876 after a creditable exam. R W Dalrymple moves Ludlow House addition to vacant lot corner Second and East. retires from hotel about March. Dr G C McDermott preparing to found eye and ear institute in Williamsport. Capt J H Mitchell promoted to Philadelphia headquarters. Willis A Mitchell to fill his Warren post. A J Spencer visiting from Howard Springs Tenn announces fine climate and growing area with land for sale. noted as radical Republican and temperance advocate. Rat pit spectacle in Warren ends with rat killed after hour long contest between lawyer and doctor offices.
Mr J N Pattison of New York, a noted composer and pianist, presented a refined concert with analyses of Handel Beethoven Liszt Chopin and Gottschalk at Roscoe Hall last Saturday. His rendition of Home Sweet Home closed a memorable program. He may return to Warren soon. Stincine Scenario notes a singing school by A Conarro and F Held in the Musical Association room next Wednesday evening. Over sixty scholars attended last week and more will join. Ripeway reports a Ridgway court with Judge Wetmore presiding. attendees included C B Curtis Henry Lowther Erie and C W Stone Orris Hall Warren.
January 22 saw a lively shooting contest in Russellburg with 12 to 15 marksmen and about 15 to 20 rounds per shooter. S Burgess led with six centers and a remarkable eight-shot string, while L Jones, E Jones, Ed Dean and others posted high scores as shooters urged restoring standard ranges for better skill and entertainment.
The community discusses nominations for borough officers due on February fifteenth. Positions include Burgess three Councilmen and several elected officials. Names mentioned: Justice Dinsmoor retiring, E Beeman D M Williams D W C James John Sill for Justice of Peace, Ward for Constable, and Geo Ott as Democrat candidate for Constable.
The annual statement of our County Auditors appears in the May issue a carefully prepared exhibit of county matters. Auditors are competent accountants who investigated other county officers’ doings and present a satisfactory statement with practical suggestions. The piece suggests County Commissioners manage affairs discreetly. A Warren man has started a match factory near Warren via the D A V and PR.
The notice advertises a broad stock of mouldings for frames and pictures at Will Smith's with a promise of low prices. It also promotes a large range of ladies cloaks in new stylish designs at Huntster's store, described as very attractive and affordable.
Rescue Fire Company plans its annual ball on Feb 11 while Sugar Grove Library lists officers. Reports recount Joseph Evans’s probable fatal wagon accident near Mead and a Cobham resident courting a River Division brakeman. Local lodges select leaders and a long obituary notes Deacon Vates Pond’s life. Editorials discuss municipal race prospects, tax revenue shifts, and religious revival as Erie area society eyes Oct 1876 fairs and postmaster salaries across oil towns.
A Readings of Rev F C H Lampe at the Library Lecture course drew praise for the preacher's strong voice and delivery. Local musicians and a Parisian clothier Jacob Keller were highlighted, with notes on new lodge formation in Eps. Mary Neversink and a list of new goods and shop ads from Hunter and Witt SITH's in Irvineton, 1876.
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