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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1890
Page
3
The Warren column notes mixed warm and cold spells, oil region chatter in Sheffield, local shop promos, society notices, and upcoming meetings. It mentions the West Warren W C T U gathering, Fair Association plans, and local business ads highlighting flour, shoes, and groceries.
Warren notes show B A Lynpe and Son Co paying cash for farmer's cake tallow to Truth Soap Works. The brief entry records a transaction between local supplier and manufacturer on a Tuesday in the period.
Mrs. J. W. Kitchen of Warren Pa announces agency rights for Steinway Behr Bros Lohmer Haines and Ivers Pond pianos across the territory. Prices range from 250 dollars upward with consultations by mail or in person.
D. M. Davis advertises for a capable stock caretaker at the Irvine farm in Pleasant township. Goodrich & Fehlman also offer Franco American Soups and Mushrooms and French Peas in glass and tin for sale.
Voters flocked to the polls amid damp conditions as Democrats and allied candidates faced a strong showing for Burgess and Council, with Wood elected Burgess by 255, O'Donnell Councilman by 136, Dalrymple Constable by 259, Amann over Cogswell by 335, and various races for directors and auditors. Returns from county areas to follow next week.
County and neighborhood features note Edinboro Normal School habits of application and local student societies at Clarion State Normal School. Meantime Meadv ille monument contract is let with $5,000 goal and 27 foot height. A deer hunt near Kiantone ends with a chase and a shot in Busti.
Information for Teachers announces a March 29 exam in the Union School building Warren PA starting at 9 am for Permanent and Provisional certificates. Applicants must have filled applications and bring Professional Certificates. Provisional certificates expire with the regular yearly exams. Higbee Memorial Fund contributions will be published with school and teacher names.
Warren theatergoers will see English comedienne Miss Victoria Vokes in a grand double bill next Tuesday evening: Now the Good For Nothing and Checkmate. She is praised as one of the clever Vokes sisters with vivacious acting and singing and noted for acrobatic humor and demure harmless turns.
The shop below the Carver House, run by A. Weiss for many years, offers the largest stock of serviceable and fashionable clothing in Warren. Winter suits and boys' clothes are in stock with the promise to save customers money. Bear in mind.
Ice will be sold by weight for the coming season and an price increase takes effect on March first. E. Clemens advertises Choice Apple Butter at Nesmith & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch reports the Economite Society marking its eighty fifth anniversary in Economy Pennsylvania on February 15. Sixteen new members joined including families. Converts vow celibacy. husbands and wives cannot remain related. The society has under fifty members mostly aged around eighty. Its wealth is put at 25 to 35 million dollars in railroad stocks gas property and farming lands.
The Buffalo Express shows marked improvement over the year with stronger market and Washington reports. The agricultural department is led by a renowned local scientific farmer, and the paper emphasizes brightness and reliability. The daily price is 104 dollars per year.
Rose and Cracker Jars featured among a large stock of samples at Goodrich and Fehlman. The Mart office offers the latest and best selections for invitations and programs in 2011.
Last week Congressman Watson recommended Mr. Evans for Post Master of Tidioute, with President Harrison appointing him promptly. Evans, a 35 year resident, is praised as an enterprising, Republican worker who helped shape the town during its oil boom and served as Cashier and Book- keeper at the P.S. Bank before its suspension. His selection is celebrated by neighbors and party colleagues who recall his long public service and loyalty to the Republican cause. Miss Jones is favored to remain as Deputy.
An observer ridicules persistent complainers who demand more offices. A Republican is told of a man who held the best county post for nine years, saving about 25600, highlighting perceived fairness and idiosyncratic complaints in local politics.
The era of renewed vitality follows a severe illness credited to Electric Bitters. Many praise the tonic for kidney, liver, and stomach issues, claiming relief and restored strength. Sold at 50c and 1 per bottle by Merck drug store. Also Crosby Invalid Bed offered by N. Greenland at 331 Exchange Block.
High water caused damage in Beaver and nearby counties. Mrs. M Newton of Everson Pa gave birth to four girls, all healthy and with mother, father in good condition. A seven and a half foot writ was in Chester county sheriff’s possession. Third Division Ninth Army Corps reunion set for March 25 in Harrisburg with excursion tickets arranged by Capt Isaac B Brown. Mt Gretna encampment next summer to include all US Army departments per Gen Schofield. Colemans clearing 200 additional acres for a grand display. Pennsylvania law bans lottery ads and newspaper promotion of lotteries. Ex State Treasurer Henry Rawle wed the widow of Peter Herdic in Williamsport on Feb 11. Crude petroleum used to lubricate lumber slides in Williamsport. Gen Coburn warns forests may be exhausted in six years.
The Derrick notes opposition to McKim becoming Postmaster but reports a Blizzard endorsement calling him an excellent appointment. It cites his nearly ten years in railway service and a public hearing with Congressman Watson, and concludes McKim’s selection is the best possible amid seven applicants.
Testimonial from W. E. Scoville endorses an Ohio Steel Range as the standard of its class for attractiveness features and saleability. D. Coxit nus ferried to Warren by Wm Spinner. Local shops Nesmith & Knupp advertise dairy salt cheese and groceries while Davis Drug Store offers drugs and cigars with Goodrich Fehlman promoting evaporated fruits.
J P Miller seen on streets. Mrs A W Peterson died suddenly last Wednesday. 3000 logs placed at hay saw mill now owned by Geo Hillman including a 12 by 5 foot oak. Curtis mill logged 500 logs. a few at Clark's. M E Church meetings grow. eight rise for prayers. Rev O J Gage contending with grip. Ricker sick but improving. Miss Berel Ferguson critically ill with Dr Page in attendance. Donation at Rev W Cadman amounted to 38 dollars. John F Nuttall loses mare to lung inflammation. Prof Fenton teaching singing at Stillson Hill. Will Dalton confined with grip. John Frank seen with friends. Blodget Co preparing for stock inventory. Chas Jaquay loses fine mare to lockjaw after nail in foot. Public school attendance strong this term. Supt Putnam pleased with work. Miss Russell and Winnie Stoolfire resume studies at Union. 140 scholars in attendance. Directors and patrons satisfied with Prof Morehead's team. Donation party at Gordon Brookmire home raises 18 dollars for Rev Elkins. Mr and Mrs Chas McIntosh welcome a son Homer.
In memory of A M Smith died January 29 1890 charter member of Lottsville Lodge I O O F No 631. The committee notes his staunch fraternal acts sobriety kindness and service to family and neighbors. Resolutions enter on lodge minutes copies to family and local papers. Signed by W R Carr C A Wheelock C W Batey and D F A Waeestock Noble Grand. Fine Layer Raisins at Goodrich and Fehlman’s.
Transactions from multiple towns list transfers including Emerson to O Donnell in Kinzua for 875 dollars and O Donnell to Tarbox in Mead for 31 000 dollars. Other entries show Webber to Jones and to Webber in Columbus and Conewango deals ranging from 1 371 65 to 5 000 dollars.
An essay on nervousness cites Hosleters Bitters as a remedy for nerve weakness and related ailments. Pittsburgh steelman Andrew Carnegie donates 300000 to Allegheny for a Free Library and offers 1 million to Pittsburgh with a 40000 annual support condition. Reverend Holmes to preach at city event.
A Blue Mound Kansas pastor says Dr Kings New Discovery cured his lung disease after five bottles and a 26 pound weight gain. Arthur Love of Love's Funny Folks confirms its efficacy for consumption and endorses free trials at Merck drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
An old advertisement proclaims the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay, guarantees satisfaction or money refunded, priced at 25 cents per box and sold at Viorck drug store.
Mrs Margaret H Shortt was born in Scotland March 8 1814 and died February 5 1890 in Youngsville Warren County Pennsylvania. She came to America at fourteen, lived in Erie County then Warren and finally Youngsville. Her husband Archibald Shortt died in 1873 after a railroad accident. They had seven children and sixteen grandchildren. A devout mother with simple life and strong faith in Jesus. T W b.
An advertisement touts a “Golden Specific” that can be hidden in tea or coffee to cure alcoholism. It claims rapid, permanent results for moderate drinkers and alcoholics without harm, promising guaranteed cures and inviting readers to request a circular from the Golden Specific Co. at 185 Race Street, Cincinnati.
The rush on druggists remains steady as many seek Kemp's Balsam for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and consumption. Advertised as the standard family remedy with a guarantee and satisfaction, it is sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a trial size free.
Advertisements note Do mestic and Wilson Sewing Machines for sale cheap with cash or easy terms. Prospective buyers urged to visit 112 East Water Street Warren PA. Also listings for Dr Wilbur's Cough and Consumption Cure at Merck Drug Store and Wiesbaden preserved fruits at Goodrich and Fehlman.
A nostalgic line emphasizes Castoria from childhood to motherhood. Nesmith & Knupp promote olives by the pint to gallon and lead in canned goods. Richardson & Robbin advertise Plum Pudding and Boned Chicken and Turkey. Goodrich & Shapleigh and Sterling Coffee touted alongside Nesmith & Knupp products.
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