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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1890
Page
3
Local items note weather chatter about a new world in bloom and a June full of roses. The column lists court cases, business ads, crop prospects, fishing reports, and community notices from Warren and nearby towns, with travels of residents and civic events.
A Mat writer notes extensive construction on Glade and East Warren streets. Mason Emery and John Angwood raise two story frame houses on First street, A B McKain builds a brick residence on Glade avenue, and several others install frames or verandas. Installment plans aid buyers as more two story homes rise along Russell and Prospect streets.
Warren residents are invited to a two day exhibit of etchings engravings watercolors and photos at W A Greaves studio on Monday and Tuesday June 9 and 10 Exhibition and sale arranged with leading New York publishers and importers.
At a Kane May meeting in Thomson House parlors the 27th District conferees nominated Hon. Lewis F. Watson for Congress. Warren McKean and Cameron delegates approved resolutions praising Watson and endorsing McKinley tariff policy, with a plan to readjust county representation in future conferences.
The Class of 90 at Warren School will graduate on June 17 with an expanded music program including Reig's orchestra and an imported soloist. For the first time an admission fee will be charged to manage the crowded hall. The nineteen graduates include eight boys and eleven girls. Robert G. Chapel will deliver the Salutatory and Carl Boeschlin the Valedictory.
Sate Billiard and Pool Tables with fixtures. A Witz Warren Pa. For Rent Good pastures for cows on the Roy farm Glade Apply to Thomas Milk dealer Warren Pa.
Warren Driving Park Association prepares for its second meeting with nearly 100 entries and daily competitive races. The program features top drivers from New York to Pennsylvania in events like the Three Minute Class purse of 400 and trotting divisions with a rich field, signaling strong turnout and honest competition.
Listings show 2:32 class trotting for 400 dollars with multiple drivers and horses including Harry E J Dorn and Rosa Lee. 2:27 pace class includes Captain O Pippin and Emma L. additional 4 year old and under trotting records note purses of 400 dollars and entries from Warren Ishpeming Corry and Tonawanda with names Grenadier Major Adams Jossylin Alma nettle Lady Margaret and Lizzie Shirley.
At a two class harness event, 2:45 trot purse $400 lists T. B. Davis from Williamstown Pa with Alta Patcan and J. Brenner from Buffalo NY with Lady B. Crowley and Outhwaite Ishpening Mich with Honest John. A 2:17 pace purse $400 features Herman Fox from New Haven Conn with Honesty and A Davidson Williamsport with Onie D. W. H. Galbreth Winterset Iowa with Major Wonder.
A list of harness racing entries with purses of 400 for 2:18 and 2:37 classes. Boxed drivers include A Kaul from St Marys Pa driving Pilot Boy and I Maddagh Patterson Pa driving Lena H, plus J Dorn Sandusky Oh with Bastille and Lena H entries. One mile run and repeat purse of 200 features J Knupp Guttenburg N J and Sam Wallon from Altoona Pa among numerous horse names and owners across multiple towns.
The Temple of Fame progress is praised as a novel event. Young ladies dance and a tambourine drill will attract a crowd for a cause. Funds go to Brookville Memorial Home for aging soldiers and spouses, with Mother Goose costumed children adding charm. Community asks for support.
The Good Templars plan an excursion to Niagara Falls on Thursday June 12. Train departs Warren and follows the W N Y P railroad with stop at Kinzua and Corydon, arriving Buffalo at 11 and Falls at 12. Return from Falls at 7 pm. Round trip fare 2.25 with option to stop at Buffalo. Also Bradford trip June 29 via Olean for 1.25 and Thousand Islands excursion July 10.
Strayed from the Nelson Farm in Busti New York on Thursday night May 29 a pair of horses both bright bay black manes and tails weigh about 1300 pounds each ages seven and eight years a liberal reward will be paid for information by the owner Dr D Asx Busti NY.
Memorial Day in Warren featured large crowds and many veterans. Processions formed at 2:30 pm to Oakland Cemetery with bands, posts of the G A R, Sons of Veterans, and relief groups. Rev Fradenburg and Rev Steadman spoke, prayers and songs followed, and graves at Oakland and St Josephs received flowers.
The regular June 2 1890 meeting of Warren Town Council notes attendance, minutes approval, sewer pipe bids, water facilities concerns, nuisance cleanup, sewer connections, and budget transfers. Committees report on police, fire, street railing, and payments to various vendors prior to adjournment.
Ad boasts largest and most complete line of millinery goods in the area with low prices. A New York City trimmer is on staff to create the latest hats. Also advertises corsets, ribbons, laces, handkerchiefs, gloves, embroidery, and jewelry. Located 424 Water St Kerreuer & Co. also markets groceries at Trushel & Co's Glade and fresh bakery goods at W. A. Messenger & Co.
Warren County prepares for the Eleventh Census with twenty two enumeration districts and veteran soldiers among listed enumerators. The June census will visit every house collecting data on names ages birthplaces occupations literacy languages and home ownership with provisions for special inquiries on disabilities prisons and deceased residents. An order directs enumerators to note refusals on sensitive items and pursue legal action if needed.
The article notes Smethport’s census enumerator is Miss Mary E Sartwell and mentions regional education and industry updates. It covers Clarion State Normal School adding a business department, May oil data from The Derrick, financial issues at Jamestown News, and leadership changes at Titusville’s Hotel Brunswick. It also previews the Sixth International Sunday-school Convention in Pittsburgh with delegates and credentials details.
Mitchell and Knapp move to Judge Wetmore's building on Second Street beside Penn a Gas Co. Their ground floor office offers convenient pleasant rooms and prompt attention for all fire insurance losses. They solicit calls for low rates.
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to cure dyspepsia and restore digestive health advancing from stomach woes to full body tone. It claims long testimonial support over thirty years and notes Bitters aids digestion, bile balance, and epigastric nerve tone. It also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for pain relief in earache toothache sore throat swollen neck and cold-related inflammation.
The Keystone Clothing Co advertises to clear entire stock at below cost with men and boys wear, furnishing goods, hats, and more. Bargains include a $3.90 men’s suit, $6.50 wool suits, $7–$12 top coats, $3.50 boys’ suits, and hats at one third off. Piano agency offers Steinway and Ivers & Pond uprights from $250, with Mrs. J. W. Kirchen reachable in Warren, Pa.
Local merchants advertise sewing machines and Groceries in Warren Pennsylvania. Trushel and Co promote country stores near Ironbridge Glade. The June Wide Awake features a frontispiece by E H Garrett and stories by Annie Bronson King Georgiana Washington and Herbert D Ward with illustrations by Alexander Black. Subscriptions priced at $2.40 yearly.
Scribner's Magazine for June presents Stanley's sole periodical article, a graphic thirty-two page narrative on his Emin Pasha relief expedition. The issue includes Harold Frederic's near-final serial "Jerry" and "In the Valley" along with discussions in Point of View on travel habits antipathies defective sense genius and ethics.
The Warren area’s leading furnishing shop near Carver House, run by A Weiss for years, has a refreshed layout and the largest stock of serviceable fashionable clothing. Summer suits, boys’ clothes, and money-saving offers are highlighted. Also advertised are Arnica Oil Liniment, Crown Acme Oil, Dr Wilbur’s Cough and Consumption Care, and Dr Henry Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters claiming satisfaction guarantees.
A list of deed changes records transfers of property in Pittsfield, Mead, Cherry Grove and surrounding towns. Purchasers include A L Woodin, C P Wheelock, H F Higgins, Great National Petroleum Co, S Hassett, J B Allen, C E Brooks, F C Camp and others with varying sums from 1 to 6,000 dollars.
June updates from Farmington area include visits by Miss Mabel C. Clark and other guests, market and Granger days at Lander, a funeral at Stillson Hill Cemetery, improvements to sidewalks, and a Philomel Society youth music group. Local shop advertises a new spring line with deep discounts on boys suits and other clothing.
Public notice touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs and colds. It claims widespread local success and urges readers to ask friends about it. Advertises large bottles 50c and 1 dollar at druggists with a free sample bottle offer.
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