New Year Greetings and Local Updates from Warren
The Warren Mail notes a January thaw, church repairs, and a busy civic scene. Bank reports strength, milk prices rise seasonally, and a leap year party plus a children’s masquerade entertain the town.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1886
Page
3
Notable Moves and Appointments in Warren Area
Judge Scofield and family traveled to Washington for a week. J W Wetmore of Erie earned a fire escape patent. A M Kent and spouse depart for Florida January 8. F P James of Mercer visited. Miss Alice Parmlee joined him home. Sheriff Love moved to jail residence. ex Sheriff Allen to Freehold farm. Thomas Conway returned from two years in Russia oil fields. M V Van Etten and wife of Ridgway reported busy building there. S P Sherman named Mercantile Appraiser for 1886. County auditors Curtis, Martin and Fay at court house settling county accounts. J W Stearns received a Christmas desk from NY and PA Telephone Co. M Pardee of Citizens National Bank ill with lung disease. Q N Payne named General Manager National Transit Gas Dept and Northwestern Gas Co with office in Oil City. Masonic Grand Lodge officers installed December 2 included Rev Henry S Getz and C C Thompson. John Thomas and wife mourn death of their only son Jan 3 buried in Jamestown Cemetery today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield
Washington
J. W. Wetmore
Erie
A. M. Kent
Florida
Jamestown
F. P. James
Mercer
Alice Parmlee
Love
Allen
Freehold
Thomas Conway
Russia
M. V. van Etten
Ridgway
S. P. Sherman
Kinzua
N. P. Curtis
W. O. Martin
F. E. Fay
Court House
J. W. Stearns
New York and Pennsylvania Telephone Company
M. Pardee
Citizens National Bank
N. Payne
Titusville
National Transit Gas Department
Northwestern Gas Co
Oil City
Masonic Grand Lodge
Henry S. Getz
Philadelphia
C. C
Borough Election Preview and Named Candidates
February 16 sets the Borough election with roles for Justice of the Peace Constable Burgess three Councilmen two School Directors a Collector of taxes an Assessor an Election Judge and two Inspectors. Incumbents Cornelius Thompson Dalrymple Davis Cogswell Seichrist Rankin Silk receive praise as candidates ponder re election. Ventilated rubber boots and presents draw shopper attention at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. O. Cornelius
C. C. Thompson
Dalrymple
H. Davis
M. Cogswell
J. C. Seichrist
W. A. Rankin
M. Silk
Thompson
Orr
Cornelius
Walker
Messrs
Davis
Cogswell
Seichrist
Rankin
Silk
Warren Audiences Enjoy Fedora and Othello As Stage Week Ends
At Library Hall patrons await next week as Haverly's Minstrels on Jan 12 and Her Atone ment Company on Jan 13. Warren’s audience praised Fedora by Fanny Davenport and Company, last Wednesday, calling the acting the best seen in Warren. Mr. Sheridan performed Othello to a fair house, delivering merit even without full mastership of Shakespeare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverly
Warren
Fanny Davenport
Sheridan
Fair House
Irving
Booth
Shakespeare
Shakespear
Young Ladies Society Hosts Fine New Year Reception in Warren
A society of young ladies in Warren held a New Year reception at Mr Cope lands home with many callers and lively merriment. The event featured a cordial open house with guests, verse of welcome, and notices of other gatherings at A J Davises and Mrs Boon Meads while older folks observed the custom more quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
May L. Rockwell
Hattie Borchers
Kate M. Copeland
Grace M. Stone
Kittie Brecht
Gertrude King
Annie Stone
Lucy M. Williams
Annie R. Copeland
Anna Rockwell
Maude Crull
Marie Beecher
Nellie Crull
Alice P. Wood
Resolutions of Respect for George E Ott Warren High School Alums
Under direction of the Alumni of Warren High School the Executive Committee drafted resolutions to honor late George E Ott, Warren High Class of 1882. The note expresses sorrow for his sudden loss, commends his faithfulness and capability, and sends sympathy to his bereaved parents. Signed by C A Peterson May L Rockwell Mary Ohern W F Mess ner Alice B Irvine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren High School
George E. Ott
C. A. Peterson
May L. Rockwell
Mary O’hern
W. F. Messner
Alice B. Irvine
Applicants for West Point cadetship gather in Erie
Applicants for the West Point cadetship must meet in Erie on Tuesday January 12 at 10 30 a m at the High School building. Bring pens pencils erasers and a knife. The examination will be written and finish with an evening session. James R Burns chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Erie
James R. Burns
Vase for free from Theodore Messner
A terse ad offers a beautiful vase at no cost from Theodore Messner. The note then advertises Sate a sale of buggies and phaetons by H J Dreyer, claiming top materials and workmanship at low prices, with AMIESON mentioned in the closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Dreyer
Amieson
First Annual Western Pennsylvania Poultry Show At Warren
The Western Pennsylvania Poultry and Pet Stock Association held a three day show at Roscoe Hall Warren on December 30 31 and January 1. A large display of stock and premiums returned by exhibitors highlighted the event with officers Harry Ungerer President and J R Wells Secretary. many prize winners across breeds including Garfield Wetmore Slater Barry and Lafferty with numerous breeding pens and chicks. The association plans a bigger display at the next County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Warren
Roscoe Hall
Harry Ungerer
J. R. Wells
Messrs
Garfield
Slater
Albert
Thomas Wetmore
Ralph Stone
Willie Copeland
Samuel Garfield
E. S. Hickmont
A. S. Wetmore
B. F. Slater
Wetmore
S. Garfield
W. G. Barry
H. Knapp
Houdans
A. S Wetmore
Plymouth Rocks
Allen
Hirkmont
Rick Donovan
Hickmont
Hamburgs
Doc. Luce
Aylesbury Ducks
S. S. Bantams
Golden Seabrights
James Long
J. Hughes
Silkie Cock
Henry Morrison
Chicks
N. H. Kidder
Kirberger
Borough Council Proceedings Open January Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of Burgess and Town Council held Monday evening, Jan. 4. Committees reported only bills. Gas Committee suggested placing a lamp at Fifth and Chestnut. A Riley claim for work on borough lot in Oakland Cemetery was settled for 50. Complaints about a nuisance near Fifth and Liberty were to be abated. District Attorney noted a Fifth street obstruction near Hickory and Poplar to be presented to the Grand Jury if not removed. Railing along the road deemed necessary by residents. Burgess reported December license receipts of 45. An amendment to borough ordinances was referred for advisory report. Niagara Hose Co. requested 100 for 1885. bridge committee to inspect creek bridge. building committee to get extra chairs. An order for 1000 to pay 1885 bond and interest less state tax was approved. Each committee to inventory public property, especially town building. Bills paid included taxes, sewer plugs, poor relief, water charges, glass, gravel, basins, gas lighting, police, hydrants, engineer, street work, and telephones. Gaslight Co. and A Carroll bills referred to committees with settlement power. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess and
Burgess Thompson
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Riley
Oakland Cemetery
Fifth
Liberty Streets
Health Com
Fifth Street
Hickory
Poplar
Grand Jury
Wm. Schnur
Atty. Rice
Warren
Messrs. Knapp
Walkerman
A. A. Davis
Boroughetty
Niagara Hose Co
Creek Bridge
T. Tunstall
A. Morck, Jr
Water Co
J. Rowland
Glass, &C
L. B. Hoffman
Thos. Walsh
P. Beglar
J. C. Utter
Police
P.d
Bayer
Dasessresnnessian
S. G. Ward
Gaslight Co
A. Carroll
Baxter Mandrake Bitters Praised in Advertisement
Crowds praise Baxter's Mandrake Bitters with strong endorsements. Bottle price listed at twenty five cents from Johnson and Siegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Siegfried
Bartender Waits For Acan To Load Before Firing
A bartender follows a strict protocol and delays firing until a acan is fully loaded, ensuring a controlled deactivation before action.
Oil operations in December and year end review 1885
The Derrick reports 252 drilling wells 249 rigs 329 new wells 3 447 new production 36 dry holes in December with declines from November. It covers fields defined like Thorn creek Cogley Washington county Martinsburg Pontius pool Red Valley and Kane district and notes Bradford Macksburg output declines. Nine year totals show 2 681 wells completed 42 378 barrels new production with 350 failures and cluster development mainly in Butler county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn Creek
Cogley
Washington County
Martinsburg
Pontius
Red Valley
Kinzua
Kane
Bradford
Macksburg
Butler County
Og Ae Dr’g. T’tl. Com
Butler
C.sresenee Svereee
Warren and Tate
Allegany
Diverse Pennsylvania Notes From Dispatch Early 1900s
The Dispatch reports varied items including Green county farmers owning carp ponds, Philadelphia hosting thirty three National Banks, Monongahela miners returning to work, John DuBois planning a 60 by 140 foot opera house, Pennsylvania's four living ex governors, Wayne county grand jurors pre court, a Susquehanna county practice, Highway Commissioner Bigelow on gas and salt's effect on coal fires, and Pittsburgers expanding gas knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Monongahela River
Wayne County
Susquehanna
Bigelow
State Board of Agriculture Explained at Titusville Institute
Col Cogswell presented Thomas Edge's article on the State Board of Agriculture. Three classes of officials exist with a 5000-dollar annual appropriation for travel, institutes, and office expenses, funded by a tax on farms. The board serves as a rallying point for agricultural interests and has aided fertilizer and pleuro pneumonia laws that saved and protected the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Cogswell
Thomas J. Edge
State Board of Agriculture
Titusville
Senate
Birthday surprise for Mrs Messenger with music by local groups
Friday marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs W H Messenger when neighbors and friends surprised her in the evening. The event featured fine vocal music from a male quartet and additional splendid music by the North Warren Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Messenger
North Warren
Justice of the Peace Offices Supply Bounty Forms
Justices of the Peace may obtain at the office of the Mayor the proper blanks for applying for scalp and pelt bounties under the new state law. All other legal blanks of the latest approved forms are kept on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Mai
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Restored Color
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as restoring black or brown hair that has prematurely grayed or faded. It claims to cleanse dandruff and prevent further hair loss, urging readers not to surrender their hair without trying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
County and Vicinity News Roundup
Corry hosts True Blue for the 39th time in 13 years as S B Gail, Corry journalist, dies at 58. Erie Council rejects Standard Oil gas competition. Corydon residents praise new landlord Jos Hale and hotel operations. Corry Flour Mills burn at New Year’s, loss $25,000 with $23,000 insurance to rebuild. Aunt Sally Green dies at 104. Tionesta Valley extends James City line to Kane oil field. Spring Creek line may reach Clarion river. Chandler’s Valley’s L H Darling buys Geo M Burroughs drugstore. Marg Davis runs store during move. Corry’s suspension bridge opens. Warren debates a free county bridge. E A U unions expand. seven new locals organized, 43–112 members, B. initiates 300 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
S. B. Gail
Erie
Standard Oil Company
Corydon
Jos. Hale
Sally Green
James Warren
Fairview
Erie Gazette
Tionesta Valley Railroad Company
James City
Kane
Sheffield Junction
Spring Creek
Clarion River
L. H. Darling
Chandler’s Valley
Geo. M. Burroughs
Marg
Davis
Oil City
Warren
McKean Co
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
Mr. B
Ventilation by small window crack praised for air flow
A Titusville Citizen letter from Westrep N Y dated Dec 20 1885 explains an simple ventilation method. Raise a window sash three to six inches insert a wooden panel to create a crack that forces cold air to the ceiling and then down to the floor. The author notes extensive use in New England winters and urges homes and schools to adopt the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Westrep
N. Y
New England
Age and output of famed writers through the ages
The piece lists historical literary figures and their lifespans from Bancroft to Johnson, noting that many produced notable work well past age eighty. It contrasts younger minds like Shelley and Sidney with the long careers of writers who died in their forties to seventies, highlighting longevity and timing in literary achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bancroft
Bryant
Carlyle
Wordsworth
Goethe
Hallam
John Gower
Young
Night Thoughts
Longfellow
Emerson
Holmes
Cowper
Hume
Scott
Coleridge
Southey
Prescott
Campbell
DeFoe
Butler
Wilson
Chaucer
Swift
Caxton and
Fox
Locke
Richardson
Robertson
Tom Moore
Irving and Whately
Samuel Johnson
Spencer
Goldsmith
Joseph Addison
Hooker
Fielding
Thompson
Revival meetings at M E Church begin tomorrow
A notice lists revival meetings at the M E Church starting tomorrow. Social notes mention Mr and Mrs Lewis Kinnear’s silver wedding celebrated last Wednesday evening and multiple local visits and events through the week. A rumor claims a citizen was knocked down and robbed by tramps between here and Irvington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Lewis Kinnear
Henry Brace
Warren
Irvington
Chas
Stuart
West
L. B. Baker
Minnie Thacher
Corry
Harrington
Buffalo
James Shortt
Henry
Co. G. Herrick
Local notes from Warren and Faith Stoneham
A January social at P. L. Wright’s earns praise and mentions visitors from Warren. Band plans, new drummer, and preparations for Jan 22 entertainment are noted. Several residents travel, visit, or move, and local industry updates include wells and a new blacksmith. Japan education reform and Brazil slavery decline are contrasted with US illiteracy concerns.
Teachers of the Present Day in a Franklin News View
The Franklin News laments the disappearance of the old fashioned schoolteacher. It notes teachers now wear fashionable attire with pomp hair styles and hats while the traditional female matron is scarce. The piece contrasts modern educators with caricatured old time figures and mentions historical changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin News
No Boon That Science Has Conferred
The article extols Hoster hater's Stomach Bitters as superior to quinine for malaria and fevers. It claims the tonic cleanses stomach liver and bowels, improves appetite and sleep, expels rheumatic humors, and enriches poor circulation caused by mal assimilation, suitable for frail constitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tropics
New Year Clearance Sale Opens January 4 in All Departments
A longtime retailer announces a New Year sale beginning Monday January 4 1886 to reduce stock across silks dress goods and wraps. Discounts include 40 percent on winter fashions and special pricing on black silks cashmeres and shawls with patterns sold by the pattern and assorted lots for $2.50 and $5.00. The aim is inventory reduction and customer benefit with no prices duplicated after the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belding Bro
Remedy for Piles Offered by Carl Flindt in Warren
Persons troubled with piles are urged to call Carl Flindt at his barber shop on Hickory Street opposite Carver House. The ad promises cure or great relief without pain and notes his good standing in Warren with inquiries answered satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Flindt
Flindt
Warren
Hickory Street
Carver House
Wedding and Ball Invitations Stock At Mail Office
Just received stock at the mail office includes Linen Hem stitch paper and cards with latest designs. Call soon before the assortment is broken. Clause Spreckels, known as the sugar king of the world, enjoys an annual income of five million dollars from his Sandwich island plantation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clause Spreckels
Sandwich Island
Birth Announcements From Warren Listings
In Warren on January 1 1886 Mrs Willis Cowan welcomed a daughter weighing ten pounds. In Warren on December 30 1885 Mrs P J Bayer gave birth to a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan
Warren
Willis Cowan
Bayer
P. J. Bayer
Marriages in Warren and vicinity December 1885
A list of local nuptials with date and officiant details includes Henry Fessler and Elizabeth Ann Best in Warren on December 24, Calvin S. Johnson and Myrtie M. Johnson in Farmington on December 16, and Willard L. Frisbie with Sadie A. Struble in Clarendon on December 27. Additional unions include W. N. Sammel and Jennie West in Lander on December 23 and O. H. Stright with Luella Alverson in Titusville on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessler—Best
Warren
L. M. Boyer
Henry Fessler
Elizabeth Ann Best
Clarendon
Sammel—West
Lander
Bride
E. D. Hammond
W. N. Sammel
North Clarendon
Jennie West
Sammel
New Castle, Pa
Mr. Sammel
Johnson—Johnson
Farmington
Isaac Johnson
A. I. Kaye
Calvin S. Johnson
Clinton
Wis
Myrtie M. Johnson
Farmington, Stright
Alverson
Titusville
J. Allen Maxwell
O. H. Stright
Pittsfield
Luella Alverson
Prices adjusted weekly by Warren Mills Co list
Prices corrected weekly only by Warren Mills Co. Per barrel in sacks. Per sack 72 18 cents Flour in barrels 25 cents extra. Above prices subject to changes in grain markets and market range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mills Co
Market Prices Charged by Warren Dealers
A fragment lists commodity prices including butter 40, eggs 23 per dozen, pork, lard, onions, potatoes, and dried apples with various unit measures. It references sugar coffee tea molasses and kerosene oil, marking a general price table from Warren dealers.
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Warren
Sacaed Dent Caves
Y. Hyson
Japan
Rio
Java
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