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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1886
Page
3
A busy page lists picnics and theater plans, a sheriff report on street crimes, tax and public safety concerns, and social events. Highlights include the Garvey gang inquiry, a marriage notice for Miss Jessie Davis and Dr A C Mc Alpine, a horse shipment, and a Warren Union School closing exercises with diplomas and prize declamations.
A published survey reports varied local business opinions on banning licenses in Warren borough. Residents and shopkeepers—including O H Hunter and George Ball—weigh impact on trade, with many agreeing a local option would hurt business while others see potential gains or no change.
The May 30 celebration in Warren honors soldiers who died for their country. A parade led by Capt S H Davis and Dr Berkstresser, veterans with blacked colors, and annual flowers at Oakland and St Joseph cemeteries marked a day of tribute with large crowds, music from Struthers Hose Band, and an address by Rev W W Painter.
Alumni from Warren High School gathered for a Saturday evening reception for the class of 1986. The event featured literary and musical performances in the Academic room and an elegant banquet at the Carver House with witty remarks and festive reminiscences of “auld lang syne.”
Gleaned from Exchanges reports 20 of 29 applications approved in Somerset county and about 41 granted in McKean county with similar refusals. Maine remains a prohibition state as Saco cites 16 000 yearly prescriptions and Erie WCTU backs a judge advocating no licenses. Amber flour priced at 1 25 a sack at Theo Messner's.
A town opinion piece argues against liquor licenses, citing hotel viability without license and citing business leaders who favor prohibition. It includes testimonials from Hazeltine Jamieson Conarro McKelvy and others plus T. W. Powderly remarks, urging residents to oppose license in Warren.
The Warren community weighs license vs prohibition as June Court approaches. A survey by Warren Mart shows near split opinions on no license. An account from past local option days cites liquor sold quietly and hours governed by ordinance not enforcement. The piece argues stricter enforced licenses may better curb vice than prohibition. Several ads follow including buggies for sale and grooming products.
The seventh annual Cassadaga lake camp meeting opens July 31 and closes August 30. The annual Pennsylvania G A R encampment is set for Gettysburg July 2 through 7. State records show Pennsylvania natural gas companies totaling about 21 million dollars in capital. Lake Chautauqua steamer competition is light with Grandin to sell season tickets at 3 dollars and round trips at 75 cents. Jamestown Short Line Railway Co. forms to connect Junction to Jamestown with links to Mayville and Westfield. Buffalo yachting interest grows as oil boats rise in local builder orders praised by owners.
A reader letter urges county authorities to enforce road taxes, accusing township commissioners of padding roadmaster accounts and canceling duplicates to avoid scrutiny. It contends roadwork suffers as a result and calls for court action against neglectful officials.
A new Lottery Law enacted by the Legislature takes effect June 3. Merchants manufacturers importers or dealers who issue tickets or tokens entitling customers to money or goods face misdemeanor charges and fines from ten to one hundred dollars or up to one year in jail. Also notes a book review praising Lovers Four and Maidens Five a story by Julius Chambers set around Cresson Springs with Mountain House views and railroad access.
The mint condition fountain offers syrups Cream Soda Chocolate Cream Orange Pineapple Vanilla Ambrosia Nectar Grape Raspberry Strawberry Lemon Ginger Sarsaprilla Sherbert Orgent and Tonic with Ginger Ale Moxie and Deep Rock on draught. Peckham Plows best in the world chilled and solid steel for sale at theego Spinner's No 234 Diamond lock.
May 29 saw the death of Mrs. John Atkins at 33 from a burst blood vessel while she comforted a child. Left with five young children, husband Mr. Atkins faces a sudden loss as the community extends sympathy. Funeral planned for Tuesday.
To Farmers and Stock Breeders you may obtain an imported registered horse at affordable rates. See the animal at M. B. Roudebush's boarding stable or Warren Hotel barn on Mondays to Saturdays. Jno. F. Clark & Co advertise the horse and provide full details. The notice also promotes Ruby Light decorative oil at Spinner's Diamond Block and undercuts rivals on rent and goods. The Oneida Market is touted as the ne plus ultra of markets.
In War ren on May 31 1886 Euriel C Dalrymple wed Miss Myrtie C Burlingame at the bride's mother's residence with Rev W W Painter officiating. In Jamestown New York on May 10 1886 Rufus H Freddrick of Warren married Elizabeth Card of Clarendon Pennsylvania per Rev A B Dealey.
Notices record deaths in Pine Grove Sugar Grove and Chandler's Valley with ages: Mary Cole age 95 years 2 months 23 days Abner Wheelock age 89 years 7 months 13 days and Bradley Chandler age 75 years 11 months ? Note: read as obituary clippings with ages and dates.
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