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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1890
Page
3
The Warren Mail reports a snowy spell with sleighing and renewed spring talk, plus community items. It covers the Warren Republican Club meeting praising Speaker Reed, candidates seeking nomination, church social events, and local promotions from Davis Drug Store to Goodrich and Fehlman.
Several notable residents and guests visit or return home from travel. Will Messner suffers fever for two weeks. Henry Brace returns from the West. Grace Davis comes home from Smethport. E L Davis and R B Stone visit. C W Stone arrives for a short stay and brother R B Stone visits. H K Miller returns from Jackson Michigan with family to follow next summer. George H Higgins campaigns in Warren. Mrs A C McAlpine returns from New York in improved health. J O Deming visits Mart. W M Lindsey travels East to New York Boston Exeter. Prof August Merck and wife stay in Warren after a trip to California. Mrs H H Cumings attends W R C Convention in Shamokin as delegate. W Lindsey and W Wilbur and Mrs Pickett attend as delegates or alternates.
Warren adopts a common sense policy for tramps. Visitors get a night in the lockup, then work on the streets to repay lodging. The approach attracts about a dozen stayovers each Saturday night, with bread and bologna meals and natural gas warmth. The weekly pounding stone act continues, and critics say lodging and feeding tramps costs the borough more than expected.
Warren will be illuminated by electric light as business men form a new company for the town. Warren, a bustling community, already has stores and streets lit for about two years, and this development signals further prosperity.
Having made arrangements with owners of this territory for Steinway Behr Bros Lohmer Haines Bros and other pianos and continuing the agency for Ivers Pond one of the most pleasing and durable uprights in the market I can offer pianos ranging from 250 to Steinway figures and will be glad to consult with anyone in need of an instrument either by mail or in person Mrs J W Kitchen Warren Pa
A fragment listing household goods and groceries from Goodrich & Fehlman Nesmith & Knupp's and Shapleigh's Sterling Java. It notes Franco American Soups, fruits, and canned vegetables. A farm hand position at Irvine farm in Pleasant township is advertised seeking stock experience.
Two party caucuses convene from 5 to 9 p.m. Republicans meet on Hickory Street in Lund’s former room while Democrats gather in the town building. Nomination hopes center on Constable, Collector, Burgess, and two School Directors. A. D. Wood receives formal urging to run for Burgess and replies showing reluctance but openness to service.
Rev R S Holmes of Warren Pa is invited to Shadyside Presbyterian Church at four thousand dollar salary and a manse. He will dissolve his Warren pastoral relation next April after serving since November 1887. a new church building is anticipated and a church manual will be issued. An election of elders and deacons is set for February 19. Dr Cattell of Philadelphia spoke to raise about $300 for the Board of Ministerial Relief.
Prescriptions carefully compounded and fresh drugs available at Davis' Drug Stores. Headquarters for full cream cheese varieties including Swiss Neufchatel Limburger Pineapple Edam at Nesmith & Knupp's. Merck Drug Store offers Dr Wilbur's Cough and Consumption Cure at 25c and 50c. Wiesbaden preserved fruits in glass from Goodrich & Fehlman.
Lists of jurors drawn for the March term across Traverse and Grand districts. Names include A. J. Armagast Clarendon contractor Andrew Anderson Sheffield laborer M. T. Chase Freehold farmer and many others from Warren, Sugar Grove, Columbus, Pine Grove, and surrounding towns.
A large audience attended the Old-fashioned District School at Library Hall led by the Y.S. M.S. of the Presbyterian church. Students answered roll call as Master Will Yates presided, with items from spelling to declamations and a midday recess musical by Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Noyes. Three committee members later criticized the teacher and dismissed him, ending with auld lang syne and a net harvest for the society.
Next Saturday evening February 15 the Young Ladies Trinity Guild presents a Library Hall concert with Ariel Ladies Quartet and whistler Ella M Chamberlin. The Ariel Quartet on its fifth annual tour has earned broad praise and frequent encores. Chamberlin performs popular ballads and selections from Erminie and Verdi. Tickets at Noyes Drug Store from Thursday for 75 50 and 25 cents.
The case of H W Pickett Admer versus Pacific Mutual Life Ins Co on the life of John Moore ended with a plaintiff verdict of 5000 and will advance to the Supreme Court as a test case. David Wright versus Barlow & Turney yielded a plaintiff verdict of 142 60. Margaret Buchwold versus I A Whitney awarded plaintiff 40. H C Griggs versus W L Cable Admr verdict for defendant. Last week’s court closed Thursday and this week ends today with several cases settled or continued. Judge Morrison of Smethport presided yesterday and left for home afterward.
The article traces the 1867 origin of the Patrons of Husbandry or National Grange, noting O H Kelley’s idea to unite northern and southern agriculturists, Miss Carrie A Hall’s influence, and the establishment of Fredonia Grange No 1 in 1868. It highlights key figures A E Dodge and George D Hinckley, Grange No 2 in Brocton, Chautauqua Pomona Grange as a leading banner, and wide growth across New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington with over 2 000 members in the state and 204 granges in Washington.
The Gar land Institute schedules a Saturday March 1 Teachers Institute from 9 A M with devotional exercises welcome address class drill language lesson paper talk and recitation in the morning session. Afternoon topics include physiology busy work recitation talk and essay with a general discussion on the social factor loco parentis and news education. Music will intersperse and attendance is invited by all lovers of education.
Mr S H Evans of Tidioute spoke at the Franklin Farmers Institute on dehorning cattle. His talk praised Dr Fugate’s patent dehorning machine, which removes horns at forty head per hour and treats wounds. Evans cites success with his Jersey bull Prince of St Helier and plans to repeat the address in New Castle and at the State Board meeting.
General Inspector Louis A. Waters reports the Second Brigade corps numbers for 1888 and 1889. It lists Field and Staff with 2 sharpshooters and 4 marksmen, plus the Fifth Regiment 82 and 260, Tenth 39 and 214, Fourteenth 45 and 210, Fifteenth 12, Sixteenth 105 and 167, Eighteenth 19 and 214, Battery B 1 and 15, Sheridan troop 3 and 32. Total sharp shooters and marksmen at end of 1888 was 921. 1889 gain 654. grand total 1,575. Sixteenth regiment leads in sharpshooters.
Mrs Curtain of Plainfield Indiana was treated a month for lung sickness by her doctor who said consumption was hopeless. A druggist recommended Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. After ten bottles she recovered fully. Free trial bottles available at Merck drug store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
A new Irish play by a fine Irish company arrives at Library Hall next Friday evening February 14. The New York Times lauds the production for wit song bagpipes dance and pathos. Dan McCarthy stars with Gus Reynolds praised as a top character actor and Jey Nolds cited for an immense performance.
James Sands of Irvington dies suddenly. John Mead, Pittsfield township, dies at 75. G A R delegates to Shamokin convention Feb 11 12 13. Gov. Beaver reappoints W H Engle as state librarian with higher salary. Corry mayor removes signs and awnings from sidewalks. Warren to do same. Clarion State Normal opens April 1. Jamestown post office changes hands. Partridge leaving after 20 years. Bear Lake shooting injures Cassius Parkhurst. Leroy Beales suspect. Glycerine blast near Pleasantville damages town. Hazeltine pleads guilty. judge suspends sentence. Transfers of Post Office staff and agents noted. Mercer man seeks live skunks. Jamestown NY wedding of Miss Mary E Warner and Robert N Marvin.
Bradford Era reports four wells completed in Sheffield last Tuesday with two dry. Elcho Oil Co on 195 is at 2030 feet with no signs of sand gas or oil. Horton Crary on 196 at 2020 feet remains dry. Clapp No 3 on 169 reached pay streak Friday starting near 60 barrels per hour and is a strong gas omen. Deer Lick No 1 on 169 tapped sand but drilling halted. owner believes the well could be largest yet. Deer Lick plank road finished four miles. Deer Lick hotel near completion. Grandin Hague house a popular resort. Horton Crary work on boarding house begins. large pool likely, though Friday dry holes will pause southwest drilling.
A woman near death from consumption credits a scrap of wrapping paper with information about Dr. King's New Discovery. She uses the sample then larger bottles, recovering to robust health, now weighing 140 pounds. A mail request offers fuller details and trial bottles at Morck drug store in Fort Smith.
Complete product blurb describes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corn and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box and available at Morck drug store.
Fred Hallen and Joe Hart appear Tuesday Feb 18 at Library Hall in the musical comedy Later On. The New York World notes the lively reception of all participants and especially Hart’s globe trotting Nellie Bly encore, drawing an enthusiastic audience and requests for more.
Shopping note offers dresses made without trying on by sending waist measurements. Sample orders filled on short notice. Hats bonnets and coats sent on approval. Circular dress available from Miss L Amer at No 806 Buttonwood St Philadelphia Nesmith Knupps sells olives by pint quart or gallon.
A 19th century advertisement exhorts readers to combat nervousness and chronic weakness with Hosterst Stomach Bitters. It claims the tonic strengthens the nerves, alleviates supersensitiveness, and cures ailments invited by chronic weakness. It also touts benefits for biliousness and kidney troubles.
Obituary sketch detailing Dr. James Catlin born in Sugar Grove, his early farming life, education at Jamestown Academy and Allegheny College, and a career in hydropathy with sanitariums in Mercer and Dansville. It covers his reformist work for temperance and abolition, Underground Railroad actions, advocacy for equal rights,Legal amendments, and his death after a long life of public service.
February reports from county correspondents note health changes and visits. Winger returns from Florida improved. Augusta Riggs seen after long illness. Rev. Goodrich sick. Tim Gibney on the sick list. Mrs. Jones of Clarendon visits. Lessig in Warren on business. Meley called away sick. Farnsworth of Garfield travels to Warren. A late train causes Mrs. Farnsworth to miss connection. she falls ill and dies. burial in Warren. McQueen narrowly escapes death from a derrick fall. With Ross.
An old advertisement line extols Castoria for infants children and mothers, noting repeated use from babyhood through motherhood and into grandparent years as a familiar medicinal brand.
The list records numerous property transfers across towns including Youngsville Pine Grove Deerfield Clarendon Kinzua Mead and Warren with buyers such as Siggins Lockwood Fox Dunn Dunn Meads and Wood and sums from 5 to 15000 dollars. Many entries name heirs guardians and spouses conveying parcels to firms and individuals in a public notice style.
Audit recount shows Jerome L. Cogswell collector balance and itemized receipts from licenses police fines and rents totaling 17 527 88 with 13 920 72 contra balances. Auditors J H Denny F E K Hertzell Charles A Peterson certify accuracy as of January 20 1890.
In Jamestown New York on February 3 1890 Fred L Kirberger of Warren and Miss Maria J Kline of Tiona were married by Reverend G Weis kotten.
Nelson Greenlund is named as an undertaker and embalmer located at 331 Exchange Block next to Exchange Hotel in Warren Pennsylvania.
The rush on druggists continues as many call for Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung cures. The standard family remedy guarantees satisfaction with prices 50c and 1, and a trial size is free.
An advertisement claims a product called Golden Specific can be added to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge to cure alcoholism. It asserts thousands have been cured, with no harm, and offers a circular from the Golden Specific Co. at 185 Race Street, Cincinnati.
Local ad features Do mestic and Wilson sewing machines for sale by F. A. Coaswell at 112 East Water Street Warren Pa with cash or easy payment options. Also mentions N H Downs Elixir and Goodrich & Fehlman fruit products with various items advertised in the same notice.
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