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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1884
Page
3
A humorous vignette notes Adolphus trying roller skating ends in embarrassment as he tears about a rink but soon asks for a coat to leave. The item captures a light local moment amid a page crowded with notices and community updates.
Mrs Roter's La Pierre Restaurant serves the best bread and rolls as a promotion. A nice lot of cabbages just received at Guo P Orn's & Co. Bell Bros offers winter wraps for ladies and children at twenty five percent below cost to close.
A Woodshed resident Mrs Farmer in need receives aid from Mr Platte and Mrs Platte to prevent starvation and freezing. Citizens urged to contribute to home missionary relief until Mrs Farmer recovers and can work. Warren churches noted for large but questioned donations, calling for support of local sufferers first.
Congressman Brainerd works for his Erie constituents by introducing a House bill to raise the Erie public building appropriation and another to equalize pay for second class letter carriers with first class. The measure would add 200 dollars per year for Erie carriers with three or more years service and grant paid leave. He also campaigns to restore the Erie land light, essential to lake navigators, and expects success.
Frank Wareham, engineer for the B N Y P R R, died after his engine collided with a freight train on Weiler's siding about three miles below Warren. A Coroner's inquest found the crash caused by the inefficiency of B N Y P R R train crews, notably conductor Edward Howard of train No 69.
The Warren Woman's Christian Temperance Union organizes countywide temperance effort. State Organizer Mrs. Hannah N. Smith of Germantown will send a representative to visit and organize every town in the county. Each county in the state will be visited by different organizers. Towns are urged to prepare to participate.
Our borough votes on Tuesday February 19 to elect Burgess Constable Assessor two Inspectors of Election one Judge of Election two School Directors and three Councilmen unless a new law changes the slate. Citizens should note the voting roles and prepare to participate in the local process.
Mr Barsour of the McKean Miner says six thousand dollars is due on subscriptions and predicts he will collect not more than a sixth of it. The Emporium Press laments dead beats who swindle newspapers and suggests publishing a standing list to deter others.
We have opened a large line of Tea sets at 3.00 and Chamber sets at 2.50 with 35 cent Cake Stands and 2.50 Hanging Lamps. Take advantage of these prices for a chance that may not return. Gro P Orr & Co.
Great sale of dry goods to commence Wednesday afternoon January 30 at D M Gross and Brothers. Auction continues every morning afternoon and evening until the stock is sold out. Now is a chance for a bargain.
Cream puffs are available at La Pierre Restaurant on Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering a convenient treat for diners.
Local amusements note several events at Library Hall and Baptist Church. Plans include Callender's Minstrels on Feb 12, the Planter's Wife starring Emily Rigl and Harry Lacy on Feb 14, and Ellis Family entertainment Feb 7. Rink socials feature elaborate skating and music by Reig's band.
A letter criticizes the Warren Water Works for drawing water directly from the river stream, exposing it to tannery and oil-well runoff. The writer urges the company to switch to filtered or properly sourced supply to restore purity, warning customers may leave if quality does not improve. AQUA.
Mr Smiley of the Franklin Press urges re election of Charles M Shortt to the Assembly. He argues Warren County’s experience and influence will better serve Northwestern Pennsylvania. The note touts Shortt as presentable energetic and efficient and calls for renewing support. Hats and furniture ads follow in the column.
The Allegany lumber company, a new venture backed by Buffalo and Olean capitalists, bought 400000000 feet of standing hemlock in Potter county Pennsylvania. It plans a fifteen mile railroad from the Buffalo New York Philadelphia line at Keating station to access the timber, with a twenty five year clearing effort and a project cost of $100000.
A customer may receive a chance with a purchase of two dollars. C P Henry notes a Black Walnut Bedroom Set valued at 150 dollars to be delivered March 1. The ad also mentions 50 pieces of 22 inch Cashmere and Brocade Dress Goods at 124 cents per yard, 60% wool, and Bradford Steam Laundry service days.
Coroners jury finds nobody to blame for a burning train on the B and K line near Bradford. Meadville railroad buyers plan to organize and start operations February 11. Railroads celebrate semi centennials and announce the Pennsylvania line will rush from Philadelphia to New York in ninety nine minutes over a forty mile per hour winter schedule. A new time folder by the B N Y and P railroad outlines 24 hour timing with specific train passes. Sparks, the B NY P monthly, offers notes on agents officers and connections. Conductor cites middle car as safest during collisions and telescoping risks at bridges and freight impacts.
Artist Mr. Greaves finishes a capi tal portrait of T. H. DeSilver for Mrs. Getz of Philadelphia and works on a likeness of the late R. K. Russell. A State commission for Lieut. Gov. Stone is in progress. The front room addition enhances display space in city style. Mrs. Gara of Erie gains praise for a small portrait in Mackintosh Bonney’s window and for memory-based New Year gifts.
A survey of local happenings notes a Salamanca public library inauguration, Allegheny College enrollment, a Bradford cat show, Corry co operative store plans, and Jno A Wiley re elected colonel of the 16th N G P. The Erie Lutheran church project, natural gas heating for the city, and a gift of two pet deer from E B Grandin are mentioned. Also covered are a Ridgway murder acquittal, Captain Graham’s death, Mercer county threshers union, a village cooking school, and county auditors report showing assets exceed liabilities by 13 314.62 with no liabilities. Corry water works, local business recovery, and judge Medard’s licensing opinion are summarized.
The January field report shows a broad decrease in operations across Bradford Allegany Warren Forest and Venango with a smaller new production except in the lower oil field. The Dale and Smullin wells in Venango and a Baldridge well drive the gain. Overall activity lags December though roads and rigs moved.
Gero P Orr & Co advertises a major price cut on Amber Flour after a wheat decline. Flour reduced 35 cents a sack and 1.25 a barrel, with a sale continuing until further notice. Cash price 1.35 a sack, guaranteed even and uniform. Bakers prefer it. stock up while cheap.
A dispute at United Presbyterian Church in New Castle risks splitting the congregation with roughly half supporting placing an organ and half opposing it. The controversy centers on whether to install the instrument within the church building.
Blodgett's Balm is advertised as a powerful remedy for sudden and acute diseases including summer complaint earache toothache lameness and inflammation in both humans and animals. It is sold by all druggists for 25 and 50 cents.
For years I used various remedies but none compare with Dr Day's Liniment. Joan Fannin Sr from Ridgway Pa shares this testimonial of relief and satisfaction.
County notes describe road making by caldron kettles as popular this winter. E A U Lodge opens February 12 at seven for a public debate on prohibiting intoxicating beverages. J H Houghnot sells his store interest to James Thompson as the new firm prepares to stock anew. Leyi Phillips ill with neuralgia. E G Wilcox welcomes twins a boy and a girl. Ell buys cigars and candy for them.
Jan 31 report outlines three factories including car handle and hub plants with the hub set to start next week. Bark loading at the depot, J L Conner opens flour and feed store, and solid school progress praised by teachers with three rooms led by Firth Allen and Jackson. Local lodging by Clendening Hale praised, Dew Drop wells show 8 to 12 barrel early output. John Smith runs depot motor line, and Royal Templars of Temperance lodge forms with about twenty charter members.
Jan 26 reports twenty teams active in logging. Mr and Mrs David Curtis spend winter in Connecticut. Miss Dora Roberts visits aunt Mrs J G Curtis. Dora Chambers returns from six weeks in Washington. Roberts and Chambers plan visit to Warren Chambers and friends in Smethport Pa. G W Campbell recovering from a foot injury. James Cobbett dies after prolonged illness. Our school under Dr Gilbert thriving. Gypsies have taken full possession, to locals’ disgust. Bluejay.
A New Orleans Times and Democrat correspondent praises West Point Mississippi calling it a post bellum boomtown with rapid growth. From about 1,000 population after the war to near 3,000, it forms a busy trade hub spanning fifty miles with a bank and several large firms. The town awaits the C and A railroad completion to gain coal ore access and become a major rail link to New Orleans Chicago and St Louis, with Nashville future prospects.
A vivid ad highlights Latin Sarah and Brocaded Silks twenty four inches wide for weddings operas and parties at Bell Bros with attractive prices. It also promotes Cente meri Kid Gloves Masquetaire goods Mrs. Roter's bakery candy and nuts Geo Ball custom tailoring and Marsh Roller Skates exclusive to Johnson Siegfried Warren plus Dr Day's Stomach and Nerve Tonic as a general restorative.
List of unclaimed letters at Warren Post Office Warren County Pennsylvania includes Lowrie Love Martin Murphy and many others. Letters must be claimed within thirty days or sent to the Dead Letter Office. Also includes notice of a sale of china ware by Geo P Orr & Co as quiet trade continues after holidays.
High Rock Spring Water touted as a cathartic and alterative superior for dyspepsia constipation torpid liver and liver and stomach diseases. Usual dose is one glass before breakfast. Sold by first class druggists. Address orders to High Rock See Company Saratoga Springs N Y. Sold by L G Noyes Warren Pa.
The wedding at the Scandinavian parsonage on January 23, 1884 united Charles Gustaffson of Glade and Marie Peters of Glade in marriage by Rev. N G Johnson. Elmer A. Wright of Diamond Venango Co Pa wed Flora M. McKean of Deerfield Warren Co Pa on January 24, 1884 per W H Hoover.
Obituaries list multiple deaths including Joseph Parkyn in Glade aged 76, Martin Hertzel in Jefferson at 34 years, Thomas Barlow in Sugar Grove 65, Fred Bull in Freehold 14, Mrs. J Bartlett in Youngsville about 45, Daniel Johnson in Warren 88, and Glen Roy Phillips in Spring Creek aged 1 year 3 months. The Phillips entry adds a poetic tribute about a brief earthly life.
The report surveys Pennsylvania topics from coal miner counts and a Foxburg bridge sale to a National Guard encampment and urban life. It notes Pittsburg firemen life insurance plans, window glass labor settlements, Lafayette Building and Loan odds, and Gov. Pattison’s asylum visit. Also covers blue laws, pardons statistics, Philadelphia mortality from lung disease, and historic Pike county flooring from 1724.
The annual report by Hon. John A Lemon shows total state receipts of 6 775 430 19 with items including land sales 5159 99 corporation stock tax 2 089 032 03 gross receipts tax 837 556 08 bank stock tax 365 468 56 net earnings tax 99 126 18 gross premiums tax 39 635 20 loans tax 143 369 95 personal property tax 374 819 47 writs deeds etc tax 108 009 89 collateral inheritances tax 604 764 65 foreign insurance tax 225 660 13 tavern licenses 489 935 53 retailers licenses 315 123 76 brewers licenses 11 960 39 wholesale liquor licenses 30 572 56 conscience money 13 75 Expenditures total 6 708 690 22 with detailed department costs including Senate 139 171 41 House 390 137 27 Judiciary 530 378 53 printing 85 227 44 and other items totaling reforms and public works. boundary monument commission 12 000 and fish commission 10 000. Warren Insane Hospital 33 750
Continued from last week detailing watch case production. Instructions urge sending a 2 cent stamp to Keystone Watch Case Factories in Philadelphia for an illustrated pamphlet on James Boss and Keystone watch cases. To be continued.
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