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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1876
Page
3
In Warren during 1875 social events, church activities, and library affairs are chronicled. Leap year parties, town bells, dances, and receptions mark the season alongside civic items like the Warren Library Association’s annual meeting and financial report.
About sixty young ladies and girls attended a May day themed home entertainment week before last. De nelia Wilder acted as May Queen with Katy Copeland as Fairy Queen. A sequence of salutes and pageant roles showcased talents from singing to poetry. The hall was filled and the audience pleased by clear, well-delivered remarks reflecting Mrs Bernard's teaching system.
The Warren Odd Fellows surprised longtime member and officer Mr E P King with a ceremony Thursday evening. About forty to fifty lodge members gathered by the Park to present him with Passed Grand's Regalia from Philadelphia as a token of esteem for his faithful service and brotherly qualities.
Warren resident Deacon Norman Snyder died Sunday in his 64th year after a relapse from a cold and fever. A longtime Baptist Church member since 1840, he was its oldest active member. Funeral at the Baptist Church Tuesday at 11 o'clock, with procession leaving the house at 10.
A four day music convention is set for Sugar Grove starting Tuesday January 18 under Prof M E Peck of Jamestown. The session ends with a grand concert Friday evening January 21. Attendees are hosted free of charge by Sugar Grove residents. Full course admission is 1.60 with single tickets at 25 cents. Also Will Smith offers cheap mouldings for shoe and picture frames.
The old resident recalls a warm first of January 1876 with open doors and cheerful visitors. Ladies hosted at dozens of homes from Wetmore to Scofield while gents called widely. numerous names listed show a lively social scene. Notably no one offered liquor to guests, a rare commendation for the day.
In a Dec 28 1875 letter from Spring Creek residents describe a merry Christmas despite mud and cold. Congregational Church tree gifts for Sabbath school and family presents share joy. Methodist Church hosted Rev T Burrows sermon and a tea party for Sabbath school. Spring Creek Literary Society held a high quality meeting. Temperance talk grows, with a possible total abstinence society forming soon. Also noted Miss Ellen Hennessy born blind in Cork Ireland and now in this city gains eyesight after Dr Dunigan treatments and reads and writes, bringing happiness.
The piece recalls Hatches in Glade and Orren Hook's Glade Run hosting old fashioned rifle target shoots. Veterans like Rast Hatch Joe Hatch Sager Burgess Waters Mead and others tuned sights again and posted multiple centers per round. The events drew both veteran and younger shooters, with patrons praising accurate sighting and the return of spirited marksmanship.
At the Warren chapter gathering the Women’s Christian Temperance Union elected President Mrs E B Lindsey and multiple vice presidents to lead. Officers include Recording Secretary Mrs S P Johnson and Treasurer Mrs G L Friday. an executive committee was named.
Letter from Erie dated January 5 1876 describes a bright centennial day with parades by McLane Guards Sheridan Guards marines and sailors of the U S Steamer Michigan. It notes a heated school funding dispute with Bishop Mullen and Crandall sparring in the Gazette and Catholics meeting at St Marys school to draft resolutions. The writer urges support for public schools and Republican party backing while summarizing local news about city officials and Centennial travel.
A grand Westfield ceremony unites Miss Virginia Spencer daughter of Dr. John Spencer to merchant J H Towle. The Presbyterian church hosted the elegant service with Rev. Green and Rev. Herron assisting. Guests from Buffalo Warren Dunkirk and Westfield attended as the bride wore pale cream brocaded silk and received fine gifts including government bonds.
A large gathering at Hon. G. W. Scofield’s home on December 11 1875 organized a Centennial Tea party for February 22 1876 to support the Centennial Exposition fund. Mrs R Brown chaired with Ela Scofield as secretary officers elected include President Mrs G W Scofield and several vice presidents and a treasurer. A relics and curiosities department was formed led by Mrs A M Kent and two others.
Notice reports the death of Rev. C. L. Hequembourg, former Presbyterian pastor in Warren, Nebraska born 1811, died Dec 23 1875 at Fort McPherson aged 64. The obituary notes his service as army chaplain, past service in New York towns, and his admired character. Fort McPherson officers publish resolutions condoling the loss and offering sympathy to his family.
At Phelps Medical and Surgical Institute Corry Pa a notice mentions coats and fabrics sold by Hunter's with prices in cents. O McDaniels provides water proofs beaver cloths furs shawls balmoral styles all new cheap at Hunters.
Will Smith, photographer, urges friends and customers to place orders now to ensure timely completion for Christmas. Also notes Little Nell and her Grandfather exhibit at Will Smith's Gallery. Ladies are advised to shop for rubbers at Hunter's. Hunter's offers factory flannels and cassimeres. C. McDaniels announces new Fall and Winter cloth stock just received.
A period advertisement urges readers to visit Hazeltine & Allen to celebrate the New Year with cheap drugs and assorted goods. It touts panaceas for pain, inks, paper, perfumes, cigars, and gifts for holidays and birthdays, promising quality, complete stock, and low prices to attract patrons.
A Corry jeweler asserts possession of a clock allegedly made in the year 1411. The item is described amid a stream of local notices and advertisements mentioning Olean, Erie and surrounding towns.
In Frewsburg and Warren and Tidioute and Youngsville weddings are recorded. Daniel A. Phillips to Mary E. Lyon both of Farmington Pa. Cyrus Barber to Mary Martin both of Warren. William C Averill to Enfretta J Gilmore both of Limestone. Louis McKinney to Nancy Mead both of Youngsville.
In Kinana on December 23 1875 Flora daughter of Nathan and Phoebe Gibson died of scarlet fever aged 10. In Kinaua on December 20 1875 Critt Marsh died of scarlet fever aged 5, and on December 22 Rufus Marsh aged 9, on December 23 Nellie Marsh aged 18, children of Critt and Melissa Marsh.
An advertisement lists Bright Plug Tobaccos along with dark plug and fine cut tobaccos and many brands such as Gold Drop Daisy Pearl Rebecca Bucknor Forget-me-not Yacht Club Bird's Eye Dog Tail White Puff Maccoboy and Rappee Jars. All items are shown with various package sizes and prices and a call to examine the tobaccos and prices.
Manufactured by G L Friday Warren Pa this cleaning powder boasts hard water softening grease removal and soap saving power. It offers sample packages free and notes retail prices and dealer samples to boost customer trials.
The note touts vegetables grown near the preserving factory and canned at peak freshness. Fruits are preserved in heavy syrup using white sugar for ready use. It lists tomatoes corn succotash peaches prunes yellow preserved hibers white cherries pitted Bartlett pears and currant jelly, inviting trial and claiming best and cheapest in the market.
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