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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1890
Page
3
The June 25 issue lists social pleas and local doings in Warren. It notes hay crops, grocery ads, watermelons, flower houses, a three span bridge, and a call for census participation. It also covers school staff, a temperance union meeting, a dry goods sale, a new depot possibility, and a naval cadet examination announcement.
Multiple brief personal mentions describe visitors and travels of residents in Warren area towns. Names include Miss Cody Ridgway Miss Arline Arnett Miss Hopkins Miss Grace and Miss Anna Stone Rev P Doerr and family Dinsmoor and Yale student Loren Dinsmoor L D Wetmore and others. Also noted are gatherings at Pittsburg Worcester and New Haven and plans for Europe and trips to Chautauqua.
A Friday night blaze at the Glade Filtering Works or Holmes oil refinery damaged the wax works and several ancillary buildings. Losses range from 20000 to 25000 dollars with 15546 dollars insured. Stills and filters were saved thanks to workers, and rebuilding is planned soon.
Mrs Harriet Hinman, 71, living with her daughter on East Water street, fell down stairs around 9 PM last Thursday and died shortly after. The coroner declared no inquest necessary. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the house with Rev P Doerr officiating.
Advertisements highlight White Cloud Flour at Goodrich and Fehlman and fresh family groceries at Trushel and Co, signaling active local commerce.
The article critiques allowing Warren’s fire engine to respond beyond borough limits during a local hill reservoir shutdown. It argues such calls strain town resources, burden taxpayers, and should be limited to borough needs unless exceptional cases demand aid. It cites Glade City’s growth, shared risk, and calls for prudent policy.
Military and civic parade begins at City Hall 1 30 sharp with open air concert by Northwestern Orchestra Meadville. Contests include running races sack race greased pole diving balloon ascension and a ball in Rink. Ed Wetmore Hose Company hosts Fourth Annual Ball at the Rink with Reig's Full Orchestra.
In Warren county the court refused all seventeen liquor licenses at a session led by Judge W D Brown with Associates Merritt and Barker. The ruling follows a 1887-1867 legal standard requiring proven public accommodation needs and a test of petitions and remonstrances, with the June 19 1890 decision denying Thomas W Arird for license No 6.
The Breeze notes Johnsonburg residents prefer the original name over Quay and the push to rename the post office has failed. The piece also mentions Jamestown New York streets damaged by rain, no sewers under study, Clarion summer school opening August 5 for four weeks, and local organizational notes.
Glade area notes diverse refinery activity including Holmes Glade Filtering Works once largest prior to a fire. Cornplanter plans expansion employing seventeen workers, plus A Knabb Co. barrel works with fourteen staff. Muir Refining Co. has thirty workers including pipeline lay. A new fourth refinery is under construction near the Point trestle by Pittsburg interests. Also reports family news and local building updates.
Mrs Geo H Higgins of Warren suffered a paralytic stroke while out with her husband near Stonesham last Sunday. She was taken to a nearby house, a doctor summoned, and later returned home in an easy wagon. Attendants included Doctors Veredy Stewart Baker Dunn from Tunville.
Mrs. Jemima G Hull known in Warren died suddenly in Erie on Sunday June 22 around 5 PM after a hospital visit for a tumor operation. Undertaker P Greenland conveyed the body to Warren and interment followed at Oakland Cemetery with short grave service by Rev Fradenburgh. age about 55.
The article surveys the 1890 Chautauqua grounds and announces Dr Duncan’s improvements, a new water plant, and an ambitious season. It highlights George E. Vincent’s role, 147 planned lectures and events, and a schedule from July 1 to August 25 featuring sermons, Bible study, literature, science, and music with hundreds of lecturers and performers.
June 19 report notes a Swede named Anderson killed by falling tree near Johnnycake station. Burial planned at Corydon cemetery. Congressman Watson, a lumberman, pushes for mail service along Corydon to Bradford route with stops at Broder Stickney Ostrander and Tomes. Fourth of July celebration hoped for with Speaker J W Dunkle addressing and fireworks display.
June reports strong business and heavy railroad travel as hay crop prospects look excellent. Corporal H C Weagraff drills at 200 500 and 600 yards scoring 29 32 and 25 of 35. D G Blackman advances a drug store project and adds to a medical building. Leroy Strong returns from Kirk county oil field and Elliott Kidder promotes painting in Kinzuaites. Veneer works operate full tilt with many orders.
The Children’s Aid Society of Warren County urges local families to host Tribune Fresh Air Fund children for a fortnight in July or August. The fund placed nearly 11,000 children last year, and Warren hopes many families will respond. Name requests and ages should be left with Mrs. A. H. McKelvy at 404 Liberty Street by July 4, under the supervision of Mrs. W. A. Haut, President.
Prescriptions carefully compounded and fresh drugs of all descriptions at Gao Davis' Drug Store. Later, bottle of Arnica and Oil Liniment sold is warranted by the proprietors to give satisfaction or money refunded Morris and Mullen Allen.
Alderman M L Blair of Scranton 5th ward on November 9 1883 touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil for sprains burns cuts and rheumatism claiming cures. He adds Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for poor drainage causing sickness and bad blood and organ strain.
Miss Grace M Stone delivered a moving Valedictory praising work for women and Keystone State schools while forecasting Pennsylvania as a national leader. Miss Anna Stone presented a humorous class gift event with toy presents and witty remarks to each classmate, drawing applause from all.
June 21 report from Thompson Hill Farmington notes the first meeting of the Sons of Veterans Club at Lander on May 30 with 13 members enrolled. Harry Robinson presided, H A Briggs was secretary, and officers elected include Captain Robinson and Lieutenants Brown and Briggs. Members eyed future growth and a Decoration Day parade with a G A R band.
Wooparp & Lesser announce a new spring stock at very low margins. They promise full value with every dollar, offering boy’s suits and garments across prices from two to fifteen dollars, all priced to clear. Located opposite Warren Savings Bank, Warren, Pa.
A Warren Pennsylvania dealer announces arrangements with owners for Steinway Behr Bros Lohmer and other pianos and continues agency for Vers & Pond uprights. Instruments range from 250 dollars to Steinway figures with consultation by mail or in person offered by Mrs J W Kitchen.
Word from Warren racing circles notes Corry hosts races July 2 3 4 with White Stockings Palo Alto and Guy among noted trotters. Auction totals top 1 500 000 in two months while Ontario the jumping horse sets a seven foot height. Colt breeding offers surge with Axtell fees rising. Warren entries shine at Jamestown and Corry plans bring in local stock and riders.
June 21 social visits include George Burroughs and J. W. Wiggins in town, with remarks on Mrs. Rice and Chas Dennigan. Commencement at the Seminary draws patrons and former students like Judge Merritt. Farms report blight and low fruit, oats rust, hay abundant yet cheap. Sheep work by J. A. Martin and R. Haupin. wool and sheep data shared. Rev. Dewitt Carpenter visits and preaches. community music at Stillson Hill. Homestay at Homer notes farmer markets, rising prices, and a call to protect farmers. a disruptive liquor incident near Sugar Grove. prohibition remains contested. Pete
Orders issued for the National Guard division encampment at Mt. Gretna Lebanon county on Saturday July 19 with a salute for each State. Batteries and cavalry detach to form provisional battalions under senior officers. Camping parties to depart July 17 to prepare.
Clarkson & Parker's advertises Prime Butter Fall Cream Cheese and Fresh Eggs available wholesale and retail with constant on hand stock.
A 19th century ad extols Kemp's Balsam for coughs and colds with bright bottle visuals and sample offers. It promotes Dr Wilbur's Cough and Consumption Cure at low prices and invites readers to Merck Drug Store and other local shops for groceries and toiletries.
Trushel and Co operate a leading Warren county country store near Glade iron bridge offering a complete line of groceries and nations. The business emphasizes variety and rural self provisioning for local residents.
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