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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1890
Page
3
Warren notes cover social events church choirs and school hires with updates on sidewalk repairs, renovations, and upcoming entertainments. Mentions include gatherings by the P. O. S. of A. and the Farmer's Club, Jamison Concerts at Library Hall, and a Glade City sidewalk plea. Also notes licenses, baptisms, and local residents visiting or moving.
Dr A W Ryan delivered a sermon at Warren M E Church as Warren Union School marked its commencement. Nineteen graduates were honored at Library Hall on June 17, the largest class in the Academic department’s history. Alumni plan a reception and banquet on June 19.
Warren Lodge I O O F observed Memorial Day on Tuesday June 17 with 120 visiting brothers and the Lady Warren Degree Lodge in carriages. They marched to Oakland Cemetery around the Odd Fellows lot, sang an ode, and heard a prayer and address by Chaplain J N Fradenburgh before rain ended the ceremony. Thirty nine graves were decorated with wreaths and flags. Judge R P King chaired the committee. the procession returned to town.
Fresh, first-class groceries sold by experienced men at as low prices as possible. Delivery available to Warren or Glade. A trial over solicited.
The Warren Driving Park Association reported strong attendance and cash receipts after its second weekend of races at the fair grounds. Weather disruptions moved two days of events to Friday and Saturday, with D. W. Beaty as president and D. H. Siggins praised as a top driver replacing Major Wonder’s crooked-acting earlier heat. Races featured multiple classes including pace and trot, half mile runs, and four year old events, with notable entrants from Warren, Jamestown, Clarion, Patterson, Ishpening, and other towns.
Supreme Court ruling affirms that a widow is not a legal heir when a deceased leaves a surviving daughter and guardian. The decision affects many A O U W and assessment policies, likely prompting rewording of certificates to specify spousal participation.
About 20 delegates to the Grand Union of the Equitable Aid Union of Pennsylvania met in Pittsburg. The report notes a 3,000 attendance increase over last year, bringing total state membership to 12,000. Offi cers elected include Grand President W. M. Lindsey, Grand Vice President Mrs. E. A. Johnston, Secretary J. T. Irwin, Treasurer James F. Stewart, Trustee T. O. Hazen, Supreme Representatives H. J. Gamble and Dr. T. C. McCullough. Next annual meeting set for Titusville.
Local notice advertises fresh bread and cakes available at W. A. Messenger & Co. in Herztel block near Conewango bridge, inviting customers to visit for daily offerings.
Mrs M Schoenberger of Beaver Dam Wisconsin writes that Dr Thomas Electric Oil treats coughs colds croup and rheumatism with consistent cures. The note appears in an advertisement alongside Elegant Perfumes at Davis Drug Store Core.
Jamestown N Y hosts a racing week on the new Dexterville track and local clubs see growth. Masons plan a Jamestown temple while a Pennsylvanian matrimonial market report stirs rumor. Hail stones shock Oil City. a former brewery site is demolished. Edinboro and Erie summer schools invite teachers with affordable tuition and strong program options.
The itemized notes cover the International Sunday School Convention at Pittsburg June 23 to 27, visits by President Harrison and officials to Mt Gretna, a fatal gas explosion near Dunbar affecting 32 miners, and various state topics. Reports include marriage counts, Sons of Veterans encampments with 198 officers and 170 camps, DuBois chosen for 1891 meetings, camp John F. Hartranft at Mt Gretna, and camp ceremonies. Also notes on Pennsylvania Railroad Sabbath practices, a Wellsboro State Board of Agriculture meeting with road macadam debates and taxation figures showing railroad taxes could yield $15,000,000 versus the current $1,000,000.
A 71st birthday surprise at John McWilliams home in Glade drew neighbors and friends for music and greetings. Mrs. McWilliams hosted a delicious collation, while a poem from a lifelong friend reflected on time, memory, and lasting happiness. Trushel & Co. of Warren County promote groceries near the iron bridge, Glade.
Fredonia New York celebrated June 11 with the laying of the Village Hall cornerstone in a Masonic ceremony attended by Buffalo and Chautauqua Masons. Judge Barker gave an eloquent address and Hon Franklin Barritt spoke. The brick and stone hall, fronting Temple and Church streets, will be 174 by 64 feet with a 120 foot tower. The three story building will house a large public hall for 800, council and post office rooms, and a town meeting room. Architect E A Curtis of Fredonia designed it. expected cost about 35000 dollars excluding land.
The Forest Grove Presbyterian Church at Chartiers Pennsylvania built debt free by oil wealth sold to Standard Oil for 92000 dollars. A pastor nicknamed mascot Beacom led the drilling with wells yielding a daily royalty and a captioned inscription praised God for blessings. The piece notes balloon ascensions and a county fair with livestock shows to follow.
An ad-style essay extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion and digestive ills. It claims the tonic restores epigastric tone, aids digestion, purifies juices, and expels bile, while also noting relief from malaria kidney complaints nervousness rheumatism and neuralgia. It also offers a money back guarantee on Arnica & Oil Liniment.
Commencement week at the Seminary features former graduates joining current students for the Alumni anniversary on Tuesday. Ten graduates this year divide evenly between Academic and Musical departments. Meanwhile Mrs. John Stuart died Sunday, June 8, surprising the community. funeral conducted by Rev. R. J. White. Local prices note Wool 25-33c lb Butter 11c Eggs 14c. A heavy rainstorm last Thursday damaged roads and crops, bridges washed away. Dr. Smith and wife and Charles Kay and wife visiting. Ten couples wed June 14 at Panama Rocks. Children’s Day observed at M E Church on Sunday June 15 with flowers and well-attended services. Homer.
A Farmington column reports on Miss Florence Braley hosting music and mentions family ties to local figures. Obituary notes Mrs. Rosina Revees of Minnesota died of apoplexy at 57, with husband and three sons left. relatives include W. M. Lindsey of Warren and Richard Lindsey of Russell. Various social visits, travel, and a failed Dutch Hill oil well are noted among residents and visitors.
Sellout sale after building sale promises major bargains on mens, youths, and children's clothing. Stock includes suits, overcoats, trousers, hats, and accessories with aggressive price cuts and one third off hats. Also piano advertising from local dealers and agents with price ranges from 250 dollars up to Steinway brands. Mrs J W Kitchen Warren Pa.
A local ad notes a stock of Domestic and Wilson Sewing Machines offered cheap for cash or easy installments. Contact F. A. Cogswett at 112 East Water Street, Warren, Pa. Also mentions Dr Wilbur’s Cough and Consumption Care at Morck Drug Store and Dr Henry Baxter’s Mandrake Bitters to treat costiveness and prevent related diseases.
Week ending June 14 1890 records show transfers from O Haskins and wife to J M Crandall in Pittsfield for 200 dollars and multiple deeds to J L McKinney and others in Mead Warren and Conewango totaling thousands. Local ads announce Wooparp Lasser selling spring goods at steep discounts with a guarantee of full value and a 100 percent return on money left.
A Sunday trip via W N Y P railway departs Warren at 9 55 with 1 25 fare, 30 minutes at Rock City and three hours at Bradford, return from Bradford at 5 PM. Also notes Miss Alice Magee’s bar admission spurring female legal study plans by Miss Florence M Cook and urges caution on firearms after local shooting incidents.
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