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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1887
Page
3
Local page notes a tested steamer and hose, a Warren schools annual statement, berry season and trade dollars, and a Sugar Grove picnic by the White Cross League. Reports cover New House construction, a pipe organ at the Episcopal church, and Children’s Day festivities with recitations and songs.
Judge L. D. Wetmore returns from Virginia. Miss Fanny Ross of Jamestown visits Postmaster Alden. Mrs. Will Keegan visits Lyons, N Y. Mrs. M. D. Hall of Newark visits Judge Johnson. Ed Ensworth and wife and Mrs. F. M. Knapp return from Kansas. Judge Johnson rushes to Ohio for a brother’s funeral. Milo Harris of Jamestown returns home after visiting town. Maggie and Kittie Wilder of Meadville stay with Dr. J. Danforth. Mrs. Hannah Seaman and son visit friends in Cleveland. Mrs. G. C. Hamilton visits Mrs. Wiley. George homesick. Mrs. A. W. Ryan and children set for Michigan. doctor to follow. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Cook and son return from Old Virginia to summer with E. T. Hazeltine in Glade. Miss Whitaker, missionary, expected at Presbyterian prayer meeting. Robert Appleton takes charge of Russell’s drug store in Glade. Harry Kitchen moves to former place. S E Walker reappointed Deputy Internal Revenue in Warren division. dealers should address him at Warren. Mrs. Jane Orr attends Good Templar’s Convention in Carlisle and visits Gettysburg. Geo. P. Orr goes on the road as salesman for Thompson Fry & Co. Warren’s next fair preparations. Charles A. Peterson, Esq., hangs out his shingle with Brown & Stone. Swedish language skill noted as legal asset.
The Warren Driving Park Association announces races on July 4 and 5 with total purses of 725 dollars. July 4 features 2:50 trotting 125, 2:38 trotting 125, and a one mile free to all repeat 150. July 5 offers 3:00 trotting 125, free to all trot 150, and a half mile free to all repeat 100. Contact J T Shirley, J Eysinger, and M Walkerman for details.
Readable ad snippet notes weekly promotions for dress goods and silks on Wednesdays, linens on Thursdays, and remnants across all departments on Fridays and Saturdays at Av Huarter's.
Notices advertise low rate numbering by W C Rowann and a meat market on Hickory Street run by Joan Laurer. C P NorthRor touts Spring styles with a promise of best value. Old Government Java Coffee sold by C H Meacham & Co from Dutch government sales. Oneida Market described as one of the finest.
The Warren Shakespeare Club held its fourth annual entertainment at Hon. R. Brown's residence with a full turnout. Hostess Mrs. R. Brown led the reception committee, Rev. A. W. Ryan gave an address on Shakespeare, A. D. Wood read The Taming of the Shrew, Miss Arnett performed from Henry V, and guests enjoyed readings, music, and refreshments before a social farewell.
The Warren County Republican Convention met June 20 1887 at the Court House Warren electors returned judges and delegates under the new system. Brig. Gunning and Pelton led as Auditors nominees, Robinson Crocker and Putnam highly contended for County Commissioner, with Wiggins Myers Maynes and others named as delegates and officers.
The Bayano railroad offers an excursion to Bradford and the Kinzua Viaduct on Sunday the 26th. Fare to Bradford and return is 1 and 1.50 dollars. The Warren 10:20 a.m. departure goes to Kinzua for a 28 mile ride in regular coaches and observation cars then to Bradford for a 12:30 noon arrival. A 2 p.m. train to the viaduct departs, with return from the bridge at 5 p.m. Tickets on sale the 25th and on day of travel.
Last Saturday night a freight train on the P E R R ran over John W McGuinnett a driller employed by Armagast Stoneham at Pittsfield station He died within an hour He passed through Youngsville on his way to his Cole Hill farm near Pittsfield A broken whiskey bottle was found near the body Justice Dalrymple presided at the inquest He leaves a wife and a grown daughter He was a member of Chase Post G A R Titusville
O H Hunter of O H Hunter & Son dry goods retires August 15 after forty one years of steady service. The business passes to younger partner H P Hunter with an as yet unnamed new partner. The elder hunter is esteemed for enterprise discretion and honesty and will be fondly remembered in the community.
Soldiers and heirs with pension claims or increases may meet J B Conover of Soule Co Washington DC at Carver House Warren Pa on June 23 24 and 25 for free advice. Bring discharges and all case papers for review.
A new law repeals the 1885 act providing bounties for foxes minks hawks owls and weasels and cuts wolf premiums. County Commissioners may pay ten dollars for each wolf two dollars for each wildcat on affidavit before a county justice of the peace. Pelt display optional. Ears must be cut and burned in the presence of the killer and a county elector. The justice receives twenty five cents from county funds.
C. P. Northrop promotes the latest shoe styles with prompt service and low prices. Pacific Mutual Accident Insurance highlights assets over 1,500,000 with C. H. Meacham & Co. as agents. North Warren Woolen Mills offer wool buying and carding and spinning. Oneida store touts quick sales and small profits under C. P. Northrop.
Advertising breathes confidence in Acorn Chocolate Drops as the finest market choice. The note from Henry Johnson's Arnica Oil Liniment touts a blend of oils with Arnica for healing, claiming curative properties for both people and animals with each bottle guaranteed by A. W. Morcx.
Rost. H. Johnson advertises cash for clean rags and old rubber shoes during the summer. Items to be brought to his room at Johnson's Exchange.
A method describes packing silver by cutting a circular slit in a card or straw board envelope sized strip and inserting the coin. Paper is pasted on both sides to secure the money and keep it in place.
Local notice advertises inexpensive old papers available for purchase at the Matt office. The item list and prices are briefly described with emphasis on affordability and accessibility for readers seeking archival material.
Warren County notes report Benj Ellis rebuilding his Chandlers Valley hotel. Chandlers Valley Oil Co votes to pump the well for a longer test. A. Akin from Spring Creek travels to Corry and is injured by Harry Martin. Portrait of W Th Shortt by Miss Mattie Shortt at Sugar Grove Savings Bank. Pension grants for Hiram P Thurber with back pay. Remains of Dr Cephas Blodget buried at Falconer. G A R inspection at Tidioute followed by a post reunion with old Co F flag preservation.
Local notes report E W Thompson father of Thompson Bros erecting a handsome High street house with Nourse and Goodwell carpenters. Methodist church foundation advancing under John Early. Thompson Bros plan a hall enlargement with parlor and check room. A O U W leases Dann building upper story for three years. James Thom to Kansas on 25th for year. Wells work at Gibbs lot: No 7 produces eight barrels, No 8 down 150 feet, No 9 not yet pumped, No 10 rig rising. Wood & Co expanding operations. Band to host July 4th basket picnic at Sayers Grove following recent hop success.
S H Evans reports growth of the Tidioute herd with the arrival from A Reesor’s Inisfallen herd of the light cream fawn Diana Pogis a pure St Lambert heifer born April 10 1885 bred in Canada. Diana Pogis has noted butter records and bloodlines to Mary Anne of St Lambert Valancy E Fuller owner of Hamilton Ontario has refused 27000 for her as the greatest cow alive.
The land along highways belongs to adjacent landowners with the public having only a passing right. Farmers may use road surface objects only as long as public passage is not interfered. Trespass liability arises from blocking, grazing, or damaging the roadside and any injuries to travelers.
C P Northrop offers the new style in shoes for ladies, men and children with prices as low as the cheapest. Downs Elixir claims to outlive every other cough remedy as the best. A W Morcx.
Out of fifty one persons on board the burned steamer Champlain on Lake Michigan, twenty seven are known to have been saved.
A for sale notice states Wilsons Crystal Wafer shaped delicacy available from Gooprich and Fehlman. The vendors invite inquiries for purchase and delivery details.
A Crawford county man preserves 1885 apples in his cellar. Wm H Kidder’s tile and brick factory near Corry was robbed of belting shafting and pumps. G A R aims to form county groups with Eldred meeting on June 29. Bark peelers scarce fetch fifty dollars monthly in Kane. Hoffman strikes gas at Ludlow and Edinboro Normal School graduates June 30 with seventy scholars. Bayano to operate Chautauqua boats after failure of contract. Grand Union met in Bradford with Warren as next site. Mortgage foreclosures on B N Y P railroads in Buffalo with seven million bond issue sales Sept 15 in Pittsburgh. Erie receives state funds for Home of the Friendless Hamot Hospital and Soldiers Home. Seth Todd Perley charged with fraudulent pension claims, bound over for July term. Erie lawyer Samuel L Gilson drowned in Erie bay while fishing. body recovered.
A wide digest of state happenings mentions Philadelphia Fourth celebrations, Freeport real estate shifts, and the State Convention of Undertakers meeting in Harrisburg then Philadelphia. Upcoming events include the State Teachers Association gathering July 5–7 in Clearfield and a Gettysburg encampment in 1888.
Sugar Grove notes a double wedding Dwight Crouch and Miss Dennison, Rev Child and Miss Blakesly, and a school graduation. A large M E church event honors children with readings and a Scripture allegory. Mrs Brookmire dies after a buggy fall. funeral held. town remembers fifty years of residency. Commencement, haying plans, and local assignments update community activity and upcoming events.
Large assortment of Latines French design at 123c Real French Latines latest patterns 35c worth 40c Wide Batiste Cloths handsome at 124c Combination Zephyrs at 16 and 25c Crinkle Seersuckers 5c to 25c American Gingham Chev iots Toil du Nords White Goods in checks plaids Lace Stripe India Linens Victoria Lawns corded effects, Figured Lawns 3 to 5c per yard Figured Organdies at 124c
A beautiful line of skirting embroideries on fine India linens with narrow matching edges. Desirable for white dresses and selling fast. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 dollars per yard.
Remnants of white goods from 1 to 5 yards and Latines Ginghams and similar fabrics from 2 to 10 yards, plus Linen, wool dress goods, velvets, plain and fancy silks, and colored silks. Accumulated during the busy spring trade, these goods will be sold at exactly one-half price to move them quickly.
Consumers unfamiliar with our Drapery and Carpet Departments would be surprised by the immense stock and the very low prices available, inviting comparison shopping and in-store visits for home furnishings.
The ad extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as restoring mental energy and vitality from daily fatigue. It claims benefits against fever and age, rheumatism, dyspepsia, constipation, and kidney and uterine weakness, noting physicians endorse it as a stimulant. At J K Weaver's Music Store, Opera Piano and Organs, sewing machines, music supplies, and repair services are advertised.
Advertises weekly promotions with Linen day each Thursday and extra bargains on Silks and Worsted Dress Goods each Wednesday in June. Promises greatly reduced prices on table linens towels napkins and linen crash and guarantees prices cannot be duplicated. Encourages shoppers to favor their own interests.
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