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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
3
The Warren Mail announces Jerome L. Cogswell and Irvine F. Cousins as candidates for Collector of Warren borough in the February 19 election. The notice appears in the February 13, 1889 issue.
The article urges selecting strong candidates for Warren borough offices to manage over a million dollars of property like a private business. It emphasizes impartiality, business qualifications, and integrity over personal connections or factional ties, urging voters to consider fitness and character.
Last week in February court with Judge Brown and Associates Merritt and Barker presiding. Jurors tried A White v G W Crouch Jr verdict for plaintiff $549.77 and T J Reynolds v J L McWilliams verdict for plaintiff $1 153.55. Eliza J Zeigler v D T Van Vechten trespass continued at cost. Multiple insurance cases settled or verdicts for plaintiff including Albert Harris v Penn a Fire Ins Co $530.30 and E J Hall v W S Weed Co $333.14. John Jones v Springfield Fire Ins Co verdict for plaintiff $500. Mrs Ida Ingham v E A Weagraff verdict for plaintiff $58. Monday two Holt v Vollmer cases acted. one for defendant, one for plaintiff $54.50. Tue J A Weible v Magee & King verdict for defendants. Mary Conner v Jefferson Morrison tried with verdict to be given today. One case remains. court may end today.
Mrs. C. W. Stone returns from Harrisburg. Mrs. Blanche Boyce visits Buffalo with friends. Capt. W. J. Alexander sends Georgia Tennessee papers from the South. Messrs Davis Parmlee depart Warren for Hot Springs Arkansas for about a month. Rev. Dr. Crane preaches at the Baptist Church. Senator Allen and Captain Taggart to serve on the Grand Jury in Scranton for the March term. Delegates to State G E meeting leave for Erie. Mrs. Lucius Rogers weighs health concerns. Alson Rogers’ daughter Annie remains seriously ill. Meadville hosts State Dairymen’s Association meeting with Lott and Hartley attending. C. C. Thompson returns from Harrisburg with Reps Wher ry and Dickinson. departs for State Capital. E M Guthrie moves to Los Angeles to join law firm. Guthrie Jr. leaves Titusville to be mourned by the community.
The community mourns the loss of Samuel Thompson of Farmington and Kezia P. Rogers of Warren. Thompson came to the county circa 1832 and built a prosperous farm on Thompson Hill. he leaves a wife and four sons. Rogers, widow of Alson Rogers, leaves seven children and several siblings, with services held at her Market Street home.
Classified ad items include two desks two bookcases chairs sofa and other office furniture plus a safe. Inquiries at 418 Third street Warren Pa. Also shell oysters clams Crescent Heel Plates for overshoes sold by C P Norrurop in Warren County.
Advertising note promotes subscription for Campren beauty hour to educate children in the Bible. Mentions M P Caldwell as agent and Baxter s Mandrake Bitters praised by users. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle from Morris and Mullen.
Chautauqua county reports 21 students at Cornell. The Foster murder trial cost the county about $15 000. Scarlet fever and diphtheria cause school closures in Bradford and North Clarendon. Cornplanter Tent in Kinzua hosts a dance on Feb 22 at Benson's Hall. Farmington resident Thompkins Loucks dies suddenly in Union City. Foster guilty of murder in Mayville and sent to Auburn prison. Meadville’s Pennsylvania Glass Works burns, loss about $35 000. Maple sugar made before winter. January sugar called a luxury. A Wilsons Mills wedding unites Samuel Proper 84 and Hannah Wilson 74. Bear Lake residents urged to develop lake as a summer resort. Corry struggles with postoffice status and city amenities. Warren offers services and sleighing.
The body of Hubert V. McDowell arrived in Warren from Washington accompanied by his wife and Capt. S. H. Davis. He died Sunday morning February 10 of consumption. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Episcopal Church under Eben N. Ford Post G A R. He served over three years in Co H 10th Pennsylvania Reserves and belonged to Kit Carson Post No 2 Washington D C.
Readers compare Warren’s status as a borough to a city in debate over municipal governance. They argue boroughs avoid legal chaos from failed state laws and prefer a clearly defined, first class borough ahead of a troubled city structure.
Lewis Brown, Tax Collector, questions the published exonerations and commissions for Freehold township in Warren County Pa. He states exonerations were $5 not $222.65 and that discounts $60.68 and collecting commission $52.17 yield $117.85, revealing a $104.80 error in the report and asks for public explanation.
A gentleman who attended Andrew Jackson's 1829 inauguration recalls staying five days in Washington with a $9 hotel bill that included cigars candles and wood. The tale notes the bill later sold for $50 and given to charity and predicts Harrison's 1841 visit will cost more than $9 a day, reflecting rising prices.
S Burt offers a stock of fresh and salt water fish at 400 Hickory Street and invites customers to call.
Dire apprehension of calamitous events is allayed by Fire Life and Accident Insurance from the old reliable agency of Joan Situ and Son Exchange Block Warren Pa.
An advertisement urges Republicans to buy the Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press for 1.75 dollars claiming a rupture cure by Dr. J.B Mayer at 831 Arch Street Philadelphia with guaranteed fast relief and no operation. Free advice and circular available.
County correspondence from Corydon notes seven funerals since New Year, including a youth Camel and a child Backus, with multiple deaths and illnesses. Mrs. M. H. Wilcox dies. burial performed by Rev. Todd. Other items include a new S S organization at M E Church, a school organ fund drive, a baby girl born to Charles Marsh, and local social news. Ice harvest planned. various townsfolk mentioned with health and travel updates.
Turner and Son plan to rebuild their mill amid insurance dispute claims of policy technicalities. A large gathering met at W. W. Hodges residence Friday evening. Revival meetings draw attention at United Brethren Church in Ackley Hollow with Rev. White from Sugar Grove visiting last week. Martindales stock logs and timber for basket and box factory while lumbering improves sleighing. Samuel Thompson of Thompson Hill Farmington Tp dies after long illness. funeral held with many neighbors in attendance. Rob't Parrish & Co. rush grain mill business supplying meal flour feed at low prices. Republicans to meet at Hodges Ackley Hall Thursday at 2 PM to nominate township candidates.
Friday and Saturday events in Sugar Grove feature visits from old army comrades, a medical update on Robert Waters, a revival by Rev. Murray, and a January birthday party at Geo Wright’s home. A February 1 donation event at A B Dakin’s host house drew 100 attendees with speeches, music, recitations, and a long program including original songs by John Frank and others. Receipts total 32 dollars.
A local notice advertises versatile job printing services offered by Marz Orsica at low prices, promising neat, quality work for various print needs.
Stoneham news notes A. McCurry and family have moved to Wardwell where Mr McCurry will drill wells. Residents express regret at their departure. J Warren Johnson, Cus-
About a foot of snow delights lumbermen as mills stock up and logs flow to M. A. Myers’ handle factory. A 14 pound girl was born at John Myers. Spring Creek meetings convert about 70. A Grange hall dance last Friday was well enjoyed. Fred Kingsley of Titusville visits. Miss Rose Foreman travels to Randolph New York. Roads are badly drifted in places. Dom Pepro.
The temperance department notes the mothers meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be in the Presbyterian Church lecture room Thursday at 3 oclock. A large attendance is requested.
The essay argues for a constitutional temperance amendment in Pennsylvania and draws on Maine, Kansas, and other states to illustrate economic and moral arguments. It cites tax impacts, revenue per capita, and enforcement records, urging readers to weigh constitutional reform against existing laws and political figures.
The piece argues for broad personal liberty in thought and conduct, warning against law making to control private vice. It distinguishes morality from law, notes that most people avoid becoming criminals by restraint, and cautions against majority rule overruling individual rights. It cites Mill and Fugitive Slave examples and critiques Prohibitionist aims.
The item notes Mercer county granting three liquor licenses in Greenville and four in Sharon with rest of county dry. It recalls 1873 election margins on licenses, inspections by Judge Rockefeller, and Catholic Church views on prohibition. It retells Stephen Kelly’s official burial status and a mistaken wartime grave inscription linked to a canteen loss.
A long list shows transfers and property dealings in Mead Warren and surrounding towns with sums ranging from 11 to 24 250 dollars. The piece ends with an advertisement praising Hepotetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for chills fevers bilious ailments and related complaints.
The Place to Buy Clothing and Gents Furnishings under A Weiss at the Carver House area boasts an overhauled shop with a broad stock of serviceable and fashionable clothing. Spring suits and boys clothes are on hand with a claim to save money. Bear this in mind.
The advertisement notes that N. H. Downs is deceased but his remedy for coughs and colds remains favored by the public. It states the elixir continues to be promoted by Morris & Mullen and has endured for over twenty five years beyond Downs’ death.
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