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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1883
Page
3
The Warren Mail notes community news including weather, events, lectures, theaters, and local business ads. Mentions Ostentatious politics, German relief donations, new telephone lines, and residents such as Miss Annie Warner Senator Hall and wife, Dr Reverdy B Stewart, and others with brief personal notes.
The cheapest and best lot for a fine dwelling in the city is offered for sale by H G Eppy. It highlights value and prime location, appealing to prospective buyers seeking quality urban land.
Warren hopes to attract two new factories by raising 3000 in bonuses from citizens. A boot and shoe factory could hire 20 to 50 workers, with John Manley directing the project. Another venture may build boilers radiators and machine shop under Walter S Payne who seeks local land and shop offers.
The Ledger notes Democracy strength rises when united in Warren, yet warns of weak Republican resolve. It cites Mr Waters not wanting to run and Mr Orr choosing to canvass, while questioning governance as Burgess elections stall for five years.
The notice lists Imported Cigars at L. G. Noys drug store and claims McNett & Co offer the most complete Chamber Suite line in the market. It invites teaching talent to State Normal School with a Spring term starting March 27 and mentions suggestive circulars on application. Also notes parlor and chamber suites at low prices at a furniture store across from the Postoffice and signs off with N. Greenlund.
The committee of construction says last week’s figures were too high and the lockup should cost no more than 3000 dollars when finished in a substantial manner. Work paused due to unprofitability in cold weather, as securing a room in the Town Hall would cost half as much. If Town Hall is repurposed, the lockup sits under a council room, further lowering cost, and the design aims for a good local location despite public opposition.
Otto Marker of Warren found a $100 bill dropped near the Oil Exchange and Carver House. After locating the owner, he returned the note and received $5 as thanks. The owner praised Marker as an honest man and a dependable carpenter on Laurel Street.
The Warren Oil Exchange voted unanimously to relocate to Kirberger and Merck's rooms in the new river block, ready before May. They secure two adjoining store rooms with telegraph, wash, cloak rooms and closets, water, and heating for 850 dollars a year for two years, with an option for two more years at 1000 dollars annually. The spaces measure 44 by 80 feet and 35 by 44 feet respectively, creating a large, pleasant exchange area.
The Ledger noted large audiences for Rev. P B Allen, praising his appeal as a preacher. He recently received a fine gold watch from unnamed Mr and Mrs in a timely testimonial of their regard for their pastor.
Card of Thanks from Glade Run Sabbath school expresses sincere gratitude to Mrs. Frank Long and helpers for a concert and donation benefiting the Sunday school organ fund. Page notices advertise fine chamber suites and furniture at Greenland's near the Episcopal Church, and McNett & Co. boasting twelve walnut and ash chamber suit styles. Wells' Tooth Paste advertised by L. G. Noyes, Druggist.
Official returns present a long roster of townships and boroughs naming elected officers including burgesses councilmen school directors constables judges of election inspectors assessors auditors and treasurers across Clarendon Youngsville Columbus Brokenstraw Conewango Corydon Limestone Mead Elk Farmington Freehold Limestone Mead and other townships with vote tallies and positions such as Burgess J W Dunkle J P Orr and numerous councilors directors and clerks across multiple communities. The document preserves a formal roll of candidates and offices from Warren borough through adjacent locales.
A compiled roster of township commissioners constables and tax officials including Sugar Grove Southwest Yuak Spring Creek Triumph Watson and associated school directors assessors auditors and clerks. The long list names dozens of local officials such as Charles Lynn James Sumner John Chambers Charles Norbeck Frank Martin Charles Morton and W H Stright among others.
Waynesburg dispatch reports Mount Morris oil excitement continues as A C Robinson of Philadelphia calls the field rich and likely to be thoroughly tested next summer. Cherry Grove wells see many pulled, others thinning, while shots increase remaining capacity. A plank road right of way from Gusher City to Vandergrift road is approved, four and a third miles, with seven and a third miles to the Cooper tract.
Ridgway Democrat notes mail on the P and E now stops at Emporium Junction for meals and Kane and Renovo are skipped. Rail experts blame hot journals for delays and urge hollow axles and better car couplers. The B N Y P Co owns Chautauqua Lake steamers Jamestown Mayville J A Burch W B Shattuc and Griffith with William S Baldwin named manager of the lake steamer line.
In Jamestown New York the spring election decided whether licenses to sell liquor would be granted or denied by electing a license or no license commissioner. After two years of no license success the license party won by 827 votes out of 1800. Liquor can be regulated by law but stopping it entirely via legislation is difficult.
A Warren Pa postoffice notice lists names of letters remaining unclaimed and due to be sent to the Dead Letter Office after thirty days. The dated notice invites call for letters and requests callers provide the advertising date. names include Anderson Fredrick Andros Cliv Bryson Bailey James and several others. It also advertises Teaberry tooth and breath products and holiday goods arriving at McNett Co with parlor suits and fine china in stock.
The article discusses public road upkeep and bridge construction funded by townships. It weighs whether the old Conewango covered bridge site or High street should receive a new bridge, noting the flood-damaged site and the long-standing public thoroughfare.
Local commentary argues for rebuilding the Conewango bridge at the old site citing cost and travel impacts. It notes Second street would add distance and warns of legal delays, urging restoration at the existing location to serve Warren’s merchants and Glade residents.
County notes report Franklin will construct a new city building at a cost of 10000 dollars. Erie voters last Tuesday chose Philip A. Becker as Mayor and reelects Isaac Colegrove and James A. Broder. The First National Bank of Conneautville sees its charter expire but a new charter is granted. C M Reed of Erie bought a 10000 mare named Farce to tour this summer. A Corry woman notes her husband’s early romantic days could lead to wealth if he works as hard now.
The Philadelphia city hall project has tallied eight million dollars. In Huntington a wedding linked John Brown to Lizzie Brown with Rev. Brown officiating at Burgess Brown’s home where Henry Brown served as best man. A Williamsport church uses a silent supper to raise funds with fees for talking or laughing. In New Castle a church organ dispute unfolds as a local church debates its use. A two and a half year old girl Nellie Zahniser has a large family including mother, grandmother, grandfather, two great grandmothers, one great grandfather, and a great-great-grandmother.
Large attendance at the quarterly meeting with Minister Holt and Elder McCreary. The E A U Society flourishes and has improved their new hall. Neighbors tired of farm life as H Phillips and W J Jenkins rent farms to move to Jamestown. February 19, 1885. Com.
The two week flood washed out the upper abutment of the big bridge and took the Spring run bridge. The Stony run foot bridge is tiny loss. J Smallman’s dam injured by high water. Low lands submerged with water in many cellars. A O Cowles from Southern Minnesota visited with news of his nephew buried at Ashville. He is with his brother at Lottsville and plans to return to Minnesota soon. Feb 17, 1883. Fara.
George Somers and H Phelps the blacksmith and wagonmakers move into the former James Sands shop. George Poppleton has a sprained arm and George Leonhart sprained his ankle on Sunday evening. A child of Martin Peterson is ill at Irvine House. A runaway and a fight marked last Thursday. Kolfrat’s new house narrowly escaped fire. A pane of glass was removed and oil carried to the garret before alarm from a passing engine. February 24 1883 ABC.
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a large stock of spring suitings overcoatings and pantaloons imported and domestic. He offers latest fall and winter styles with workmanship by the best hands and warrants satisfaction. Located upstairs on Second Street near Liberty.
Rutledge's Monthly announces a March contest offering a $20 gold prize for identifying the Bible's longest verse by March 10 1885. If multiple correct answers are received the prize is split. Entries require 20 cents silver and will publish winner details in April's issue along with more rewards.
It is described as a clear hair restorer that removes dandruff, restores gray hair to its natural color, and promotes new growth without harming health. It changes light or faded hair to glossy brown in days, with a warranty on each bottle. Smith Kline & Co. and Hall & Ruckel are listed as agents in New York.
Carpets Best Body Brussels in new Spring patterns at the low price of $1.25 per yd. Also new Spring Patterns of Tapestries and Borders in Hartfords and Lowells. All wool Ingrains Hemp Carpets Napier Cocoa Straw Mattings Linoleums Oil Cloths Rugs Mats Crumb Cloths Druggett at very Low Prices.
Newest designs in pattern Lace Curtains Nottingham Laces and cream ecru white rep and silk materials suited for Lambrequins with novelty fringes fixtures Hollands and Oil Shades in many colors and the celebrated Hartshorn Spring Roller.
A classified notice advertises a full line of bleached and unbleached Turkey Red and Fancy Table Linens and Napkins, Damask, Turkish and bath towels, crash birdseye linens, bedspreads and comfortables, plus Muslins, Sheetings, Ginghams, Prints, and Dress Goods from popular brands.
Over 2 000 remnants accumulated this season include silks satins brocades linens laces and ribbons offered at fair original prices by the shop.
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