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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1890
Page
3
Warren readers relay a busy mix of town items including court next week, bids from merchants Goodrich & Fehlman and Hunter & Jarvis, a new meat market opening, and local church pew rentals. Social events, arrivals, and apologies mix with weather notes and Christmas tidings in a lively town column.
Mike Crocker of Brokenstraw, formerly a popular County Commissioner, has been named Mercantile Appraiser by Commissioner Robinson. He will start work this week and the Mat believes he will give good satisfaction.
All letters not called for in two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Norice all members of Lady Warren Degree Lodge No. 209 Daughters of Rebekah are requested to attend the next regular meeting Friday evening January 3 1890 at 8 o'clock sharp for important business Marcus Spautpina N G
Christmas in Warren was a green day with mud and mild temperatures. The old year ended with celebrations and the new year began warm and wet, causing little business and quiet streets. Church programs from last month were observed and the Y M C A kept open house as the weather stayed mild.
Thos E Shea and his strong repertoire company entertain New Castle audiences the week of January 27 with The Corsican Brothers The Shamrock and Rose Escaped from Sing Sing and seven roles by Shea Jewel Sheridan leads the cast. Denman Thompson's read company opens January 14 with The Old Homestead.
T O Suarez of Warren Pa thanks friends and colleagues from W H Picket & Co and veterans, Ladies Relief Corps, and neighbors for support at his wife’s funeral. He notes her friends, burial in flowers, and requests inquiries about a house and lot on High Street and variety of toilet and fancy articles at Gro S Davis' Drug Stores.
Discussion on taxes and surplus as the County Commissioners explain why the 1889 tax rate rose to five mills. They address a $32,000 treasury surplus, county debt, and shifts in expenditures under new law, then consider macadam road costs and methods with detailed cost estimates for stone road construction and maintenance.
Warren County farmers and residents discuss macadamized roads and stone culverts to improve public highways. Speakers cite gravel wear, stone construction, and road machines as solutions while noting the need for trained management and funded road taxes. Election of officers follows the discussion.
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism and touts six bottles cured a decade long case. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine of 20 years. Thousands endorse a cure for liver kidney and blood ailments. One dollar a bottle at Morck Drug Store.
Goodrich and Fehlman advertise Pine Apple Edom Neufchotel Cheese Shrimps lobsters deviled crabs and salmon. C P Northrop sells new styles of shoes. Green Grocery G W Snyper stocks shell oysters clams bulk oysters apples fruit confectionery cigars and tobacco all in one stop.
Mrs Mary Norton Prendergast died in Rochester on December 22 while visiting friends. Born January 21, 1821 in Westfield, she married Alexander T. Prendergast on April 6, 1847. The couple had two children who predeceased them. Funeral services were held at St Luke's Church on December 24. stores closed in mourning.
An advertisement urges wellearned rest and proper digestion. It touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic to reinforce digestion, ease nervousness, and treat ailments from insomnia to rheumatism. Nearby, A Weiss runs Warren County’s finest clothing store offering winter suits and boys wear, with large stock and savings noted. Other items promote mackerel, Franco American soups, and Goodrich & Fehlman goods.
A collage of local notices and sales pitches including sewing machines for cash or easy terms at 112 East Water Street Warren pa by F A Cogsworth. Also listings for Goodrich Fehlman Plum Pudding and lamps. A letter from Victor New York 1887 praises Kemp's Balsam with druggist sales and various hair and patent remedy products from Morris Mullen Allen.
In Oil City on December 31 1889 at Trinity M E Church August Morck Jr Warren and Anna L Chambers wed. In Oberlin on December 26 1889 at bride's mother's home Maude M Cruil and F W Whitcom of Warren officiated. In Brokenstraw on December 28 1889 Darwin Green and Mary E Geiger wed. In Grand Valley December 25 1889 William H Lodge and Hattie E Burger married.
Frederick B. Rice born March 11 1851 in Cincinnati died December 6 1889 at Dunkirk New York aged 38. He worked as draftsman master mechanic superintendent and inventor in several firms and created the Rice Automatic Engine praised for fuel economy and power plant use. He contributed to engineering journals and belonged to professional and Masonic orders. He faced consumption with calm dignity and is praised as a noble man.
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