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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1887
Page
3
A column mix of notices and local updates. References praise a woman’s influence in all affairs, list economic notes on oil, hotel management, and sale tickets, report a barber opening, relief fund totals, and upcoming church and community events with brief local commentary.
Erie drummers and friends enjoyed a picnic at Erie last Friday. A movement aims to form a Building and Loan Association in Ridgway. Fire destroyed a large barn of Clapp & Co. at Tiona. Meadville glass works to open soon with daily glass capacity. Jamestown Journal named official city paper. Mrs. Electa L. Arnold of Cable Hollow died aged 61, left husband and five children. Kinzua mill fire destroyed Ridgway lumber company mill, partly insured. First reaper and binder used in Forest county on Judge Proper's German Hill farm. The Tionesta Republican expands to 28 columns. Wenk prospering. Supplies sent to Clarendon fire victims. Mr. H. R. Lewis sick after lemon seed, improving. Freehold school repairs bid July 30 for four houses. Fredonia census: 3,157 total, 405 up, 363 more women than men. Lake Chautauqua bustling with visitors. boats renamed as a compliment to community contributors. New Chautauqua Lake road opens Jamestown to Mayville. Edinboro State Normal School term Aug 23 to Nov 25 1887. tuition $16 per term. 873 students last year from 28 counties. Edinboro promotes high standards. Contact Prof. J. A. Cooper for 87 catalogue.
Passed to Rest Mrs Wilhelmina Kirberger died Monday morning July 25 1887 aged nearly 87. Born in Bendorf Germany November 15 1800 she came to this country in 1854 and settled on the Kirberger farm in Glade. She lived with her son Albert after 1864 and had been cared for by him. An illness of the stomach and bowels proved fatal after last Wednesday. She was beloved by all who knew her.
F. J. Grief finishes a handsome two seated carriage for parties in Warren, Pa. The Salamanca Union notes Warren neighbors can now enjoy this fine carriage. Warren carriage makers resent out of town competition and lament the belief that distant goods surpass home production.
The Ledger notes Governor Beaver and Dr Hayes were guests of Mr and Mrs W Stone from Saturday to Tuesday with plans to travel to Erie and Chautauqua Lake. The statement appears disputed as the Ledger claims Warren papers reported their presence, which we believe is incorrect.
An 1912-era listing promotes ready made underwear night dresses skirts gauze vests corsets bustles gloves hosiery and children's caps at the Ladies' Furnishing Store on 3d street opposite M. E. Church Hats Bonnets and Children's Lace Caps offered at cost at G N Parrerson's Acorn Chocolate Drops advertised as finest in the market Goopricu FEHLMAN and Madame Foy's Improved Corsets featured at the Oneida with quick sales and small profits.
Hon Thomas Struthers and A T and Ellie G Scofield donate 10000 to endow Warren library association. An equal sum is sought from the town. Scofields add 5000 Mary M Scofield fund. Struthers offers 4400 if citizens raise 15600 more to 20000 for books. Trustees await action and public response.
L. R. Geer of Corry died July 21 1887 at age 69 after a winter fall that led to creeping paralysis. Born in Warren 1818 he lived in Warren Corry St Petersburg and Bradford before returning to Corry in 1883. Survived by Laura A. Cogswell and four sons. He was an Odd Fellow for thirty years and a Methodist for forty.
Col Hulings issues orders July 21 for the 16th regiment N G P encamping at Mt Gretna Lebanon Aug 6 13. Detachments led by Lieut Grant and Lieut Windsor to report by Aug 3 with non commissioned officers and four privates per company. Camp to supply rations through Aug 9. white pants restricted. absences limited. drum major and bugler appointed.
Dr. Baker acquires Dr. Hazeltine's stake and relocates the practice to the old Axtell lot at 252 Third Street near the Post Office. The new central location will better serve a rapidly growing business, with plans for Hazeltine to build a house and office on his Lot to continue accommodating patients.
Third street livery and feed stable at L A Siggins old stand offers gentle horses for ladies use and special attention to transient custom. Prices reasonable and telephone connections available under manager T W McNerr.
County correspondence notes oil operations calm despite a 174 cent premium. Several new rigs are being built while drilling wells stay scarce. Baseball is the chief sport with a game today between the fats and the leans. Frank Wood of Wood Bro is planning a partnership for a new home with a spacious first floor and four upstairs bedrooms. The M E church foundation is ready for the building.
Early morning fire destroyed M W Irvine's large barn, about 96 feet long with half new this season. About fifty tons of hay, two wagons, and farm implements were burned. Insurance covered about $1,000. Nearby residents report drought relief and ongoing harvest activity.
In Stoneham July 25, showers improve vegetation. Rev. Miller preached in Union Hall. Postmaster Schimelfeng and family spent Sunday out of town. A. McCuney rents Parsons place. Gus Carlson occupies it. Mrs. Fisk and daughter in Ridelsperger house. B. Moffit adds an ell. Infant of T. H. Bines improves. Willard White’s family in town. Nellie White visiting. E. B. Fisk in Erie. Hagerty covered station duties. P. G. Wheeler promoting Miss Holly’s book amid success. BE. R. Pierce directs repairs on Chautauqua Lake steamers. McCune sons report rattlesnake catch. Berry crop light. John Logan overseeing Willard White stock. Beer kegs arrive. townsfolk note they cheer but do not intoxicate. John Nelson welcomes a daughter born Sunday night.
July 21 report notes rapid reconstruction aided by Warren and other communities. Relief lumber helps renters build own homes, with relief committee ensuring eligibility. Burgess Bradly and Council praised for efforts. Dr. Russell and the Postmaster plan a double building for drug store and post office. M E Church project under way, Farnsworth rail depot handles mail, and Goal & Weaver near occupancy. Cider trade thrives in absence of licensed bars. furniture from ark-era shipments arrives. Sam.
The article notes Rev J Akers lies dangerously ill with kidney disease at his Bradford street residence. It suggests his illness followed riding home in wet clothes after baptizing in a river near Onoville. Doctors Baker and Day from Salamanca attend him. counsel is expected tonight. It also lists several summer visitors in town and local remarks.
Mrs A C Axtell returns from Fostoria Ohio with May Shutt Grace Birchfield and Lena Birchfield visiting J W Black for a few weeks. Rainbow festival at M D Whitney’s. M E Aid Society gains 30 dollars. Cyrus Thomas of the Smithsonian returns to Youngsville. The Youngsville band reorganizes. Multiple residents and visitors referenced including the Meads Crum Taft and Kinzua connections.
Oat harvest starts in Lottsville as haying nears end. Elmer Church adds a house extension. A forest fire in Lawson woods was fought hard and subdued. Ed Sweetland and Katie Wright of Freehold married on the 20th by Justice Gunning. Co. I Warren men visit Corry for target practice with Co. A. Bordwell Hill and Gunning post high scores. Uno closes with town wishes and local notes.
A perceptive note from Erie foresees a possible big boom, though not guaranteed. The city has grown from five to thirty-five thousand people since earlier decades, with thriving commercial houses and manufacturing establishments, while harbor benefits remain unfulfilled. The writer urges Erie to build on its solid base, enjoy safe living away from fires and epidemics, and remain a premier Lake Erie resort amid mid summer rest and nature’s moral uplift. Copious showers and a hot spell mark the period, with courts, a fraternal convention, and many picnics keeping Erie lively as Presque Isle Bay offers plentiful leisure.
County Commission opened bids from four Youngsville physicians to serve as Hospital Physician for the year. Jacobs bid 69 dollars, Diefendorf 49, Devinney 35, Blodget 24, with total medical attendance and medicine last year totaling 276.87 dollars from four providers.
Clarendon keeps rebuilding as chief occupation with over 40 new buildings last month and more added this week. Work begins on M E and Evangelical society structures and a Presbyterian church is planned. Some victims allegedly sold relief items for cash and plan to move, drawing local ire.
Chief Windsor of Warren Fire Department receives 100 dollars from O W Beaty and brothers for protecting Beaty wells and tanks during the forest fire after the Clarendon conflagration. Supt Reynolds of the P and E road sends 30 dollars to each of the Watsons Struthers and Hoffman Hooks fire companies for saving depot and railroad property.
Corydon residents celebrate welcome rain that revived the dry town. A river incident saw DeForest Gening's son nearly drown but survive after Ira Williams pulled him from the water. A rattlesnake encounter during a river bath led to its capture and display in town. Grooming maidens flocked to the river, with many returning home drenched and laughing.
The excursion, managed by the Buffalo and Philadelphia Rail Road Co, departs July 28, 1887 from Tionesta at 6 30 am with stops at Hickory Tidioute Irvington Warren Kinzua Sugar Run Corydon to Niagara Falls arriving 1 pm and returning from New York Central depot by 8 pm. Seven hours at the Falls. Tickets on sale two days before and on the train day of trip. 8 B Newton excursion agent.
Pure Liquors agent for H V Claus Erie Pa offers prompt wholesale in foreign and domestic liquors wines and more J N Bauman Warren Pa advertises Old Government Java Coffee in one pound cartons guaranteed first class Buy nothing but Old Government Java Coffee Consumers urged to try it The Pacific Mutual Accident Insurance Company with assets over 1 500 000 represented by C H Meacham Co agents The Whalebone Molded Corset sold at G N Patterson's Downs Elixir promises quick relief for hacking coughs with money back warranty
A man in Oil City fatally shoots his wife and gravely wounds his son after a quarrel. The father is killed by a police officer during the arrest attempt, the son dies, and Officer James is seriously wounded. The killer’s insanity defense is noted. funeral services were held for mother and son.
Notices record multiple wedding ceremonies in Warren and nearby towns in July 1887. Couples include J H Kelly and Emma E Benzino in Franklin. Ed Sweetland and Katie Wright in Lottsville. Charles A Samuelson and Ida Brodeen in Warren. Sam Lindgren and Agnes Johnson in Warren. Alfred Carlson and Sofia Erickson in Warren. all officiated by local clergy.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Kirberger aged nearly 87 dies in Warren after illness with funeral July 27 at 4 P M from Albert Kirberger residence. Charles Schwing of Warren dies aged 50 years 10 months 73 days. Lewis R. Geer dies in Corry Pennsylvania aged 69. G A Acocks dies in Bethlehem Dakota aged 4 years 7 months 17 days.
Nelson Greenlund an Undertaker and Embalmer of 331 Exchange block Warren Pa died leaving services to be announced by his firm next to Exchange Hotel Warren Pa.
Merchants launch a dramatic sale promising 25 to 50 percent off entire stock with selected prices: 2,000 yards prints at 2c, 1,000 yards lawns at 2c, indigo blue 54c, 3,000 yards ginghams 6c, damask table linens and towels deep discounts, aiming to clear stock and attract shoppers.
Sale advertises remnants of French Satines for 25c. Best French Satines and styles priced at 35c. Best American satines offered at 12c and 20c to 25c regular. Balance of crinkles discounted from 15c to 10c.
Balance of stock of Etamines at 9c. 200 yards of India linens at 64c. 100 yards carded piques 83c. 200 yards tinted India linens, price 74c, limited to 12 yards. 500 yards checkered organ dies, reduced from 25 to 16c.
Ladies gauze vests 19c gent shirts 2lc. 50c ves at 38c. All underwear reduced. Children's seamless ribbed hose size 5 to 8 22c. Cheap hosiery 5 8 10c. Ladies fancy cotton hose 32c. black lisle 42c. Muslin underwear must be closed out regardless of cost.
Local store in Warren offers deep discounts on silks and gros grains. 350 yards of colored Sarah silks 20 inches wide at 55c, 374 yard summer silks at 25c, Radzmeirs reduced from 1.50 to 95c, Belding Bros black gros grains 75 yds from 1.25 to 85c, garnet gros grains 75 yds 673c, with extensive reductions across color and black silks. A grand opportunity to buy your silk dress.
A catalog advertises fabric reductions with 36 inch Tricots and Jamestown Serges deeply cut from 50c to 423 cts and 19c respectively. Gilbert’s 36 inch checks drop from 75c to 473c while Pacific half wool Cashmeres fall to 93c from 124c. Bulk 1,000 yards 36 inch Serges cut from 15c to 8c. French Novelty Dress Patterns halved in price as the promotion touts a surefire sales success.
A local advertisement urges customers to visit next week for a ten day sale to clear out the entire parasol stock and related fashion items. The message promises an elegant line and declares never letting prices fall before the fourth, inviting buyers seeking bargains on laces embroideries ribbons gloves collars and more.
Our stock is large and we plan to cut it by at least one third. Gents Large Linen Handkerchiefs offered at 2c each with fancy bordered styles at 3 5 7 10 15 and 25c. Attracting feature of the sale with prices pegged to sell quickly. Early call advised for best bargains.
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