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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1887
Page
3
A newspaper column notes the coming March fourth as a legal holiday and laments the pending adjournment of Congress. The issue mixes local items such as taxes, sales, and society notices with brief community updates and events from Warren.
Senator Allen left for Harrisburg Monday afternoon. Miss Jennie Taylor visits friends in New York City. Ex Senator Lee of Franklin attended court in Warren last week. J B Cable and family left for Wichita on Monday. C W Stone returned from Harrisburg and may travel again. Dr Jeverdy B Stewart arrived from York on law business and will return this week. Eugene Reig and Harry Kitchen returned from Philadelphia after pharmacy study. Shakespeare Club meets at A D Wood's tonight to read Othello Act IV. Mrs F A Chadwick and Mrs C W Thompson with daughter visited relatives in Harrisburg and Baltimore. S A Wetmore has been in Virginia over six weeks building a house on his brother's farm. J W Stearns visited Jamestown for telegraph business. Mr and Mrs George Ball celebrated 20th wedding anniversary by sending $10 to the Relief Association. W C Russell and Orrie Hutchinson welcomed new babies last week. A M Kent and party from Jamestown reached Florida safely and reported fine weather. J H Palmer and family traveled to Philadelphia to consult physicians about Mr Palmer's health. A B Blood and wife took possession of the L A Wetmore house on Market Street. Blood runs lamp black works at Ludlow and Kane and hopes Warren will suit them.
Monday evening February 21 C P Henry was thrown from his buggy after a collision with Ben Shirley's boy near Glade at the Conewango bridge. He sustained a severe head wound and loss of consciousness. Doctors attended, reports say he is not fatally hurt and is more rational by Tuesday morning.
In the first week of Lent at Trinity Memorial Church Warren the program lists Ash Wednesday February 23 at 10:30 with Holy Communion and Preparation for Lent, 7:30 p m Renunciation. February 24 at 10:30 St Matthias Holy Communion. February 25 7:30 p m Meditation. February 27 11 a m Lent and its proper observance and 7 p m What is it to be a Christian. March 1 7:30 p m The First Commandment. March 2 7:30 p m Repentance.
Last week’s session ended with multiple verdicts: Norris v Citizens National Bank verdict for plaintiff. Brown v McElwain et al verdict for plaintiff $272.68. Mooney v McElwain et al verdict for plaintiff $76.32. Waters v Starr verdict for defendant. Thompson v Warren Savings bank garnishee Seekins verdict for defendants. Allen v Keystone Mutual Benefit Association verdict for plaintiff $2100. Scott v Beecher Copeland plaintiff suited. Brasington v Olney jury disagreed and discharged.
The Amy Gordon Opera Company drew a large Elmira audience at Library Hall last night quoting the largest week of business ever by an amusement company in the city. Miss Gordon is praised as a charming singer and actress supported by capable performers and a well trained chorus. The troupe presented comic opera in bright costumes that attracted cultivated patrons despite low prices.
Last Tuesday across towns and boroughs voters produced nine Democratic wins to five Republican seats. A serenade parade followed the results with Geo Orr, Constable Dalrymple, Mirror Smith, Dan Carroll and Rev Rankin among the notable figures. Dalrymple led the procession and the crowd enjoyed speeches and coffee.
Election in Warren as Col W A Krepps presided selecting eight Captains and fifteen Lieutenants from Corry Titusville Oil City Franklin Cooperstown Bradford Ridgway Warren. Hulings won with eighteen votes over Lt Col Parmlee. Also notice of Captain W S Horton re elected and officers named for Co H. Also obituary of Mary M Scofield aged young, death in Feb, with full elegiac obituary and Longfellow quotation.
A Saturday gathering at the Court House drew record attendance as members plan a trip to Titusville farmers next Friday Feb 25 with special round trip rates. Seed procurement orders were taken, W L Scott seeds distributed, and essays on abortion in cows discussed with plans for milk fever talk. Life memberships totaling 131 added, notable donors acknowledged and future lectures arranged.
In an April retail promotion 25 cases of California apricots are listed along with Gooprew FEHLMAN and Gooprich FEHLMAN branding for XXXX Royal Java Coffee described as the King of all Coffees. Ruhlman serves oysters opposite Carver House showcasing the same coffee claim.
Bereaved parents face loss as Miss Mary Scofield is laid to rest. Several ladies placed evergreens and fresh flowers over the casket, which was veiled in white cloth, in a gentle winter burial ceremony.
Warren Borough results list names of burgess council and officials with majorities and pluralities across wards. Voter tallies show Rankin Slater Leffard Mintzer King Hardenburg Arnold and others elected or with significant margins. Localities include Warren Youngsville Clarendon Columbus Conewango Cherry Grove Corydon Deerfield Elk Eldred and more with multiple offices.
County and vicinity lists unpaid taxes totaling 13 452 53 due Venango County. The report includes Obituary notices of Patrick Falconer and a roundup of local officials in Pleasantville Farmington Glade Kinzu me Limestone Mead Pittsfield Pine Grove Pleasant Sugar Grove Sheffield Spring Creek Southwest Triumph Watson and notes on local industry and transportation including a new paper in Pleasantville and proposed rail connections. Also mentions Medina and Erie business items and a Mozart Society concert in Warren with appeals for public support
Advert reads 60 pieces of New Patterns of French Latines in latest shades and designs. Prices 35 cents per yard, now reduced to 15 cents per yard. Abstract includes mention of universal favor and a full line of new American Latines.
A letter discusses Warren Citizens Association formed to encourage manufacturing locally. It urges support for home enterprises to prevent skilled workers like James Nixon from leaving for Wichita. Cautions against Western emigration booms by land speculators and promotes local shops such as Opera Piano at J. K. Weaver's Music Store and Oneida Market.
Bradford voters chose Dempsey as mayor with the GOP ticket split. Meadville elected a Republican mayor and most of the city ticket. Titusville postponed a new schoolhouse for this year to ease crowded rooms. Erie’s Mayoral race saw Democratic John C. Brady win by 400 while Republicans did not nominate a candidate. Mizener, defeated, alleges bribery and fraudulent practices by Brady and attacks party unity among Democrats.
They describe the latest drape style and showcase Nottingham lace curtains draped to enhance windows. Customers are invited to call and view, with prices listed from 2.50 to 3.50 per pair.
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