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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1884
Page
3
The page blends a reflective New Year meditation with a rush of local items. Mrs Taylor’s verse opens a diary of hopes while reports cover social events, school staff gifts, a leap year fad, a Tennesseeans concert, post office moves, a farmers club, a masqued ball, and ongoing retail notices.
Notes list residents and visitors including Miss Irene Copeland in Philadelphia, Mrs. Watson and daughter from New York, Mrs. S W Waters in Saginaw, lawyers in Pittsburg, judges and politicians touring courts and social events, and local business figures receiving gifts during Christmas, with several names and places across several states.
Denman Thompson starred in a well received performance in Library Hall last Wednesday. The crowd praised his New England farmer portrayal, the strong supporting cast, and first rate music. The play’s moral drew approval and “Josh” is urged for future viewings.
A handwritten note lists ladies who will receive calls on New Year's Day at H. G. Eddy's and Z. EB. Eddy's, names include Mrs. Eddy, Mrs. Struthers, Philadelphia residents, and misses. ads promote A. M. Rogers' candy factory, Sol Cohn & Co neckwear, SERSALL'S canned goods, Gro. P. Orr & Co chamber sets, Christmas cards at L. G. Norss, new figs dates and raisins, and Variety Hall prescriptions with skilled clerks.
The article reflects on 35 years of the Warren Mart, noting loyal readers and steady renewals. It includes a New Year greeting to longtime subscribers, thanks for payments, obituaries, and a letter from Willson about a continued subscription and aging, plus Dressmaking news and a sale offer on Russian circulars with a 20 percent discount.
Douglas Winthrop grows careless of home and his wife leaves for social life. A gossiping discussion reveals his visits to Mrs. Dunbar to shield the wife’s brother from disgrace. A lawyer urges separation papers, but memories spark a reconciliation as they confront their past and choose not to sign.
Harper's Bazar showcases cut paper patterns and latest New York Paris fashions praised for style fit and easy assembly. Warren Pa dealer Johnson Sixerreip promotes quilts blankets bed spreads and wall paper at discounted prices with wide selections and new book designs from JOHNSON SIEGFRIED.
Silk mufflers silk handkerchiefs and silk suspenders advertised cheaper than ever at Sol Cohn and Co three doors below Carver House. The notice promotes a sale of these silk items and mentions the store location.
Jamestown merchants advertise Estey and Palace Organs as leading country organs. They invite the public to visit Prendergast block on Third Street to see and hear a wide variety of instruments and request catalogues and prices from Forp & Retz.
Gen Kane of McKean county died of pneumonia in Philadelphia on December 26 1882. Born 1823 in Philadelphia he built Kane village and invested in McKean lands. He organized the Bucktail regiment in 1861 and was wounded in battle and brevetted a major general. He promoted regional growth and was widely respected. Splendid Florida Oranges from SERSALLs. Boys suit line at Geo Ball’s store.
Christmas in Warren highlights church events across M E Church Evangelical Presbyterian Trinity Memorial Lutheran and other parishes. Santa Claus appearances by J W Lytle A Conarro Rev A W Ryan Rev P S Allen and Rev Ph Doerr accompany songs recitations and generous Christmas trees leading to a festive morning and evening services with choirs and readers.
Clarion gassy town with two companies. Dec 26 death of Mr. Fullerton Parker of Parker City. Garfield hotels burned Dec 21 with total loss and no insurance. Franklin Press and Citizen to consolidate as Citizen-Press Jan 3. Erie firm French & McKnight failure announced Dec 26. Exchanges suspend for reader rest. Postal Telegraph test between Meadville and New York with Prof. Gillett telephone success. Dec 23 boiler explosion near Allentown kills Geo D Westervelt and Wm McNorton. Foxburg builds $40,000 Episcopal parsonage and church memorials by Fox family. Autopsy of cancer patient caused finger swelling. condition improved later. Dollar bill weight quiz at Parker Oil Exchange shows 29 bills equal a twenty, not 200 to 600 as guessed. Derrick.
In Mead township near Stoneham on December 23 1883 Sarah Mahoney aged about 39 committed suicide by taking poison in coffee. A coroner's inquest in Warren found she died of poison self administered. In Sugar Grove township a young man Samuel Peterson hanged himself last Thursday morning amid suspected love disappointment.
A Christmas morning glimpse of Manville's City Meat Market highlights abundant turkeys and chickens, plus star beef from Crawford county. The writer praises prompt service, pleasant demeanor, and competitive prices, urging readers to try Manville for first-class offerings.
Local merchants announce a holiday goods push featuring toys and novelties, with Johnson and Siegfried offering plain goblets and engraved goblets at special prices, plus cake stands. Gero. P. Orr & Co. touts 3000 yards of velvets and plushes in new shades, and O. H. Hunter and Son introduces Sacquing to match dress fabrics.
Geo Ball advertises custom made suits and latest cloth fashions with call early. McNett & Co. promotes cheaper furniture and a large variety, claiming to carry more goods than two local houses in Warren county. Sot Coun & Co. markets holiday neckwear in special boxes. Acker's Blood Elixir is touted as a cure for eruptions and rheumatism. Dr Day's Liniment praised by Joan Fannin Sr. of Ridgway, Pa.
On December 22 Charles Teisher, 46, was found in a tannery feed-hole and died from accidental fall in furnace. Large funeral held Sunday. Christmas tree at the M. E. church gave gifts to Sunday School and others, including a turkey for the pastor. Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Seybolt celebrated December 10 with guests from Meadville and Sullivan County, New York. music and refreshments noted.
Mrs Daniel De Rocher died after a short illness, leaving a grieving husband and children in the town. The bakery industry here has collapsed, with only one shop potentially viable. Ladies’ leap year party invitations go to opera house on January 2, as merchants stock holiday goods amid fine sleighing. Pelham Hague returns from college.
The Jamestown Journal reveals that Rev Mare Emory and G F Weeks of Clifton NL are the same man. Curtis of Sugar Grove took a letter from Weeks to Toledo about a penniless Emory who vanished from Clifton years earlier. Emory allegedly used Weeks’s letter to gain a Congregational pastorate.
Late arrival brings a boy to Ransom Kingsley’s. Miss Sarah Abbey of Kansas City arrives to pursue land claims. Lumbermen utilize scarce snow. a literary society hosts church fundraisers. Seaver Union E A U elects officers and welcomes new members. Baby jumpers demand rises. Garcelon’s hall hosts a Thursday dance. Mrs Chas Donaldson ill. Christmas services planned. several accidents reported including Harley Dunham’s leg injury and Fred Machesney’s mill accident. Grand Valley reports two ministers and two Sabbath Schools. M E Sunday School moved to 3 pm. Christmas observances include a church tree and gift distribution. Mr and Mrs G A Jackson visit from Youngsville. Harry Dunham travels from town. snowfall aids log work. CITIZEN.
The Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co announces a fare reduction effective January 1, 1884. The cut applies to the Philadelphia and Erie division and the main lines including Sunbury to Erie, Lewisburg to Tyrone, Nontadton to Spring Mills, Sunbury to Hazleton and Wilkes Barre, Sunbury to Tomhicken, North and West Branch, Catawissa to Wilkes Barre, and Brockwayville to Ridgway.
In Erie on December 27 two youths George Walker and John Brandt staged a mock duel in Brandt’s jewelry shop. Brandt’s pistol discharged seriously wounding Walker with fractures to the jaw and throat. Another boy Joseph N. Vance was fatally shot Wednesday during a practice at a Dunkirk drug store. Union Agricultural Society of Warren County holds its annual meeting January 8 1884 at Sugar Grove. Also an ad urges relief from stomach pain with Blodgett's Balm.
Charles W Hodges died of heart disease in Baltimore Maryland December 23 1883 at age 27 or 28. His remains were brought to Warren and interred at Oakland Cemetery with funeral at Henry Cobham’s residence. He was beloved kind generous and loyal to family and friends, bearing trials with cheerfulness and devotion to his mother and sisters.
Jacob Keller of the second story rooms at the corner of Second and Liberty streets advertises an immense stock of imported and domestic cloths in Fall and Winter styles. He can tailor dress suits business suits overcoats and pants with low prices and guaranteed fit if paid for.
Readable ad snippets promoting gift ideas and home furniture including fire screens easels easy chairs foot rests desks work baskets music racks lounges rocking horses brackets and more from local stores in the exchange block near the post office. Also notes on clothing books hats and gents furnishings with various bargain mentions and shop names such as Nelson Greenland Gero Ball L. G. Noyes Variety HAL Youman's Stiff Hat Sol Cohn and Co Bairstow's photograph gallery and Sol Cohn.
The Barnes community met on Friday evening December 28 at Mr Hover’s home for a pleasant social with refreshments and singing. The M E church pastor attended the Ladies Aid Society social and supper, and as we left, Mr E Ayling presented us with 27 dollars. We, Rev A A Horton and Mrs V L Horton, express our thanks.
At Harrisburg annual Grangers meeting old officers were re elected. The executive committee will set next year’s meeting place. Reports show strong statewide growth with eleven new granges formed ten reorganized and about 1000 new members added to subordinate granges.
N. K. Wendelboe reminds readers that now is the time to have wallpapering and painting done. He offers a large stock of the finest and latest styles, employs only competent workmen, and promises dispatch and high craftsmanship at his Liberty Street store.
Print neatly and cheaply at the Matz office for invitations and announcements. Call to examine samples. Fancy Night Wrappers advertised by Sol Cohn for special stationery needs.
A compilation of wedding notices from Warren and surrounding areas dated December 1883. Names include Albert F. Leonhart and Amelia Wenzel of Conewango, Michael Sullivan and Libbe Crull of Sugar Grove, Frank Bates and Carrie Cooper of Youngsville, A F Scott and Mary A De Long, Henry Wing and May L Wilcox, Edward A Bagley and Rose C Bannon, Henry G Arthur and Nora E Means, Grant Tate and Ida Dailey, G W Cummings and Janet Lamoney, James H Mozier and May Wellman, among others with locations in Warren, Pittsfield, Busti, Oil City, Kinzua, and Ashville. Ledger please copy.
In Glade on December 22 1883 Christian Haag aged 61 years. In Glade on November 27 1883 Wm Scott aged about 73 years of Brights disease. In Sheffield on December 24 1883 Mary Farnsworth daughter of James Farnsworth aged 18 years 9 months die of heart disease.
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