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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1886
Page
3
The Warren Mail recounts local events including sermons at Evangelical and Lutheran churches, fundraisers by the M E Church, and a relief association drive. Also noted are new houses on High street, renovations by Mead & Bro, and visits from residents such as Mrs. Barrett and Dr. Mann. Community clubs, elections, and social events fill the page.
Mr A C Guertin longtime Carver House cook and Miss Ellen A Finster of Rome New York were married by Rev Father De LaRoque at St Josephs church in this mornings mass. The couple left for a western trip and will host friends at 409 High street after March 2. May they live long and prosper.
Politicians may not block Mr. Friday from Burgess nomination but he stocks a new fireside lamp in his Western Pennsylvania crockery shop. The lamp promises brighter light than gas and is ornamental, offered at a low figure with cheap oil, promising no lingering darkness.
The advertisement asks if readers have tried the $1.25 flour available at Theodore Messner's store. It highlights a budget option for baking needs and invites customers to compare value with other brands.
Considerable property trades in Middle Field as owners move to drill. Faye and Lawton sell 60 acres on lot 105 to Shirley and Hackett for 19 000 with 25 barrels daily. Riddlesperger sells 56 acres on lot 80 to Dalrymple and Bro for 138 000 with 25 barrels daily. O Donnell and Thompson move 50 acres on lot 463 to Lammers and Neill with 10 barrels from one well and one eighth royalty. Miller Brothers close 50 acres on lot 463 near Neill lease at 25 per acre and one sixth royalty. Anchor Oil buys 100 acres of lot 284 for 50 per acre and one eighth royalty. Parker brothers sell Fuller farm interests to Peter M. Smith for about 4 500.
At Glade Run the John Moe Williams home burned Sunday night around 11. Fire started near the chimney and the family escaped unharmed. Lower rooms saved though about 300 bushels of potatoes and fruit were lost from the cellar. Tannery workers helped save barns and property. insurance on house and furniture was about 1200 dollars.
The Louisville Times praises Forgiven or Jack o Diamonds detailing strong stage situations including a notable second act. A Monday show featured a near assassination gag when Graham aimed at Jack and a spectator shouted look out, provoking laughter from the audience afterward.
Correction of Auditor's Report in Warren County cites misposted funds between Corydon and Elk Townships along with a February 1586 date. The Adams County Record highlights Frank Stuart, Freehold native, opening a book bindery and offering taxidermy and sign painting services as a versatile craftsman.
A lengthy roster lists burgesses, councils, constables, collectors, assessors, auditors, and judges of election for towns including TIDICUTE CLARENDON YOUNGSVILLE COLUMBUS BROKENSTRAW CHERRY GROVE CONEWANGO COLUMBUS TP CORY DON DEERFIELD ELDRED FARMINGTON FREEHOLD GLADE ELK KINZUA LIMESTONE MEAD PLEASANT PITTSFIELD PINE GROVE SUGAR GROVE SOUTH WEST SPRING CREEK SHEFFIELD TRIUMPH WATSON with names of officials and roles for each locale. The spring vote on election site favored Garcelon's hall over Meyer's hall by 97 to 90.
The Econo mites or Harmonists held their eighty first anniversary reunion at Econo my Beaver county on Monday with a solemn religious feast. About 950 of the once nearly 1,000 members remain as aging followers of founder Father Rapp. The society holds millions in property but vows to continue until one member is left. Jacob Henrici denies plans to dissolve if membership drops to five and suggests the state might use their savings to help Pennsylvania’s debt if death ends the group.
P Samuelson urges members to gather on the last Saturday of February the 27th to double membership, bring seed catalogs, and order seeds and fertilizers as a cooperative carload to cut costs. He cites wholesale prices and aims to show summer results next fall, urging turnout to profit.
The Ledger notes correspondents failed to deliver election returns from surrounding townships and promises a complete report in the next issue. A neighbor mocks the delay, urging that Matz provide the missing details.
The Jamestown Journal notes that the villa named Roselena belongs to Mr. A. M. Kent and is located in Astatula Florida, drawing attention to the residence.
Francis Murphy speaks on temperance in Meadville this week as a new 200 foot dock and buildings are planned at Chautauqua costing 10000 pending weather. Reports cover retirements, burials, a prison sentence, a hijacked burglary tally, and local political infighting.
The Local Institute at Irvington held Friday and Saturday February 12 and 13 drew a large crowd. Supt Arird spoke on Fizzles and a parade of character sketches drew laughs. Music, prayers, and a long list of instructors highlighted the successful event with thanks to Irvineton for hospitality.
Jerry Mellinger of McKeesport and formerly of Butler owns a Grant relic he prizes highly. A newspaper item told how he once gave Grant a drink of water. Grant said anything good enough for a private is good enough for me. Mrs. Grant later sent velvet from his writing desk. He values it highly, saying he would not sell it for $100.
A Buffalo delegation including four council members, the city attorney and city engineer, private citizens, and reporters visited Pittsburg to review city laws on natural gas. They inspected pipelines and visited iron mills and glass houses and will tour Cleveland and Bradford before reporting. The Trinity Memorial Church ladies plan a supper and apron sale at E N Smith’s High Street home Tuesday evening March 2 from six to ten with music and charades.
Fresh items from Feb 20 note school closure until March 23 with new principal C H Donnell and Miss Georgie White. A Knights of Labor lodge meets in Whitney's Hall to discuss local politics amid election tensions and shifting loyalties.
Feb 22 notes delay of Jessee Smith & Son on No. 16 due to oil. daylight-only drilling for the well. Windsor Bros. finish No. 2 with a fair showing and begin No. 3. M B Tiffinny to Nebraska to locate a farm. E G Peirce of Jamestown N Y visits family. F P Hue plans move to Warren. E R Pierce learns of his mother’s Newport RC death. Armagast child ill but recovering. Spy of Atlanta staged by locals at Union Hall. evening meetings begin weekly at 7 30 PM. Ladies Aid and Benevolent Society held a Friday entertainment with music, oratory, cake and coffee. locals praised for braving the weather.
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