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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1888
Page
3
The itemized notices cover local entertainments sales religious events and social gatherings in Warren with references to Library Hall Langdale's seeds and oysters, upcoming plays The World at Library Hall, church sacraments and sermons, a M E Church concert, and multiple social receptions at residents' homes.
D Shear visited New York for new goods. Editor Fletcher of the Sugar Grove News was in town. Mrs A M Horton editor of our W C T U column is ill. Alec Shaw is recovering on crutches. C E Brown of Columbus attended Monday. Mrs J O Parmlee visited her sick mother in Columbus. Miss Rose Kopf travels to Pittsburgh for millinery instruction. Mrs J H Kelly of Warren visited Oil City. Miss 8 E Morris of Cattaraugus county N Y visited her brother B F Morris. W J Davis Youngsville postmaster was in town. A P Wetmore of Midland Va. greeted old friends in Warren. H P Hunter returned from New York. Dr Ryan led services at Episcopal Church. Mrs C A Waters goes to Cassadaga to teach painting two weeks. Ed C Knupp and wife went to Philadelphia. Knupp to work with Forepaugh's circus as advertising agent. David Beaty of Glade sick but hopes for better days. Sheriff Love returned from Edenburg with brother Charlie, whose leg near the hip was amputated by Dr Baker due to fever sores. Mrs Weatherby sick with a cold but improving. Mission box mittens and aid to the poor will suffer if she cannot knit 120 pairs. James D Hutchinson arrives from Colorado after burial of relatives. notes snow absence there.
At 10 am Monday Judge Brown and Associates Barker and Merritt presided. The Grand Jury was sworn in and instructed, then began work on indictments. Several new constables took oaths, and H Lilley of North Warren replaced Mr Critchlow as Tipstaff. In the afternoon the trial of Henry Baldensperger for injuries to young Brazington last fall began and continues.
Mr Keckler in charge of the new Railroad to Sugar Grove reports he has returned from New York and Philadelphia. He is confident the road will be built and that work will start as soon as weather allows. Citizens urged to keep children off the tracks until construction begins.
The Carver House area shop led by A Weiss offers a rebuilt premises with a large stock of fashionable and serviceable clothing for men and boys. The advert promises savings on overcoats winter underwear and warm garments, urging readers to remember the store as the place to buy.
A New Year promotion invites shoppers to begin the year by buying groceries at C. R. Harry's. The ad promises value and savings for customers starting early in January.
The War ren Shakespeare Club held its anniversary meeting at Judge Wetmore’s last Tuesday evening with pleasant decorations and exercises. Artist Mr. Bairstow photographed the event using a new magnesium light process, producing a near instantaneous flash and a bright, clear image in a dark room.
A large Philadelphia gathering last week aims to raise Pennsylvania s share of a million dollar relief fund for Presbyterian ministers. John Wanamaker presided Gov Beaver spoke. The century of Presbyterianism shows dramatic growth from 16 presbyteries 184 ministers 435 congregations to 380 presbyteries 833 ministers 11212 congregations and 992305 communicants. Philadelphia alone targets 150000. The drive totals 32000 raised. Trenton 3000 assessed 7300 raised. Other cities pledge nobly as Warren Church cited.
The World event is set for next Friday night at Patterson's store with stamped pillow shams priced at a quarter each. The notice highlights a sales promotion and venue details.
A rumor claims Sugar Grove Association will hold a fall fair on their grounds, but sources state the Union Agricultural Society decided to sell buildings and sheds at auction next Saturday. Still, residents hope Warren hosts a top regional fair next fall with support from all groups.
In 1882 P T Barnum recounts a Sunday at Church of the Messiah where Rev Robert Collyer spotted him in a back pew and invited him to move up to a family pew. The preacher noted Barnum’s generosity with seats in his circus and sought to repay the favor in a church setting.
Advertisement inviting all to call on L G Noyes to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. Promises cure and relief of chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and consumption, priced at 50 cents and one dollar at Dr Oldshue, 6e Grant Street, Persever, Pa.
The Burgess and Town Council met March 5 to dispose of the past year’s business. New members Hazeltine, Moore, Keller, and Werle joined the circle. Committees were appointed on Streets, Sewers, Public Buildings, and other wards. Clerk Meacham resigned. Geo. B. Smith elected Clerk, salary set at 125. Hazeltine named Treasurer, Schnur Borough Attorney, Bayer Assistant Burgess. A sewer project on East Street was authorized at 2000, with pipe purchases to be made soon. Tax rates and Fire Police deferred.
County and vicinity notes report a signal service station at Erie to be discontinued April 1 for lack of funds. Fire at Bemus Point destroyed Chautauqua Lake Hotel Garfield House and a grocery with little insurance. Salamanca fire torched Opera House Postoffice and other buildings, loss about 75000 with 35000 insured. Sugar Grove hotel taken by Charles Ricker. guests promised homey welcome. Insurance business moved to Elton E. Eddy & Co. United Lumber to establish HQ at Olean with 200 jobs. County Commissioners praise War ren and McKean Poor House systems and plan a future local facility. Gas well connections broke, repair led to river line defect. new cross-river line to be installed. Local school visit planned by State Superintendent Higbee and others in Tidioute.
County correspondence from Chandler's Valley reports the election over and quiet. Oil work by Chandler's Valley Oil Co. is winding down with uncertain results of oil. F. L. Darling and J. P. Johnson purchase Clark & Co. store and plan a full setup. Freda Segerdahl paints a firm sign for Haltvery Thayer & Haupin. Schools closed with commendable exercises last Thursday. F. A. Segerdahl owns a large stock of furniture, offering wide valley offerings.
Mrs David Deming is very sick A H Olmstead and D C Kennedy of Corry formed a new Grange at Farmington last Saturday with 54 charter members Spring Creek Grange welcomed new members The Mother Goose comedy seeks funds to buy a bell for the Union school at West Spring Creek Charlie Morton has a large log stack at his mill at Station Donation Grange hall rally drew a small crowd due to the storm Henry Fuellhart of Tidioute toured the town and aims to run for Sheriff Oil drilling may start 500 feet deeper on Mr Tucker’s farm if no oil is found
Pittsburg reports a Volapuk class of thirty students and Mercer county clubs without licenses. Butler plans a soldiers monument costing 15 000 to 25 000 dollars in the Square before the Court House. The One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers contracted a 1300 dollar Gettysburg regimental monument with a Philadelphia firm. Logs from a yellow poplar near Deer Creek scale 4061 feet plus a 1000 foot hollow butt bringing total to 5061 feet. The Board of Pardons may rehear Milton Weston the Chicago millionaire sentenced for manslaughter, likely at the next meeting on the 20th. King of Clarion’s death sentence changed to life imprisonment. Peter Herdic of Williamsport died in New York on March 2, aged about 66. he fell on ice seven weeks ago, later paralyzed and died. Herdic left a million to wife and three children and was the lumber boom originator and the Herdic cab inventor.
Limestone records report William Garber Jr. of Beaver Falls died after a week of typhoid fever. The sorrowing family receives heartfelt sympathy as his wife and child are visiting. The note also mentions local illnesses, a new office for Curtis, and plans among Limestone youths regarding matrimony and the new Justice.
Warren residents heard Rev Shannon of Warren speak at Irvine Church on Wednesday evening. Maggie Gillespie returned from an Eastern trip. Rick Donovan of Kane greeted many friends Thursday. Mrs D G Olney fell on ice Thursday evening. Dr Baker of Warren treated her Friday morning. Illness and sore throat are common as doctors stay busy. A school pupil challenged Prof Bartz, then compliant, and the smart youth was sent to his seat.
In February 52 wells were completed, yielding 649 barrels at month end with 17 dry holes, compared with 57 wells and 879 barrels and 19 dry holes last month. The new work segment closed with 72 drilling wells and 36 rigs, eight more wells and seven more rigs than January. Notable activity occurred near Kinzua Village with Hubbard & Co and others expanding productive area, while Elk county saw two wells drilling and Tiona progress slowly on lot 109 amid a speculative push in Cherry Grove township.
Jamestown reports that the Fenton Guards are settled in the Warner block with a drill hall 80 by 110 feet and dedicated rooms. A $1,500 furnishing funded the assembly rooms by the family of the late Gov. Reuben E. Fenton. Lt R. E. Fenton presented a portrait of his father by W. A. Greaves. The unit is highly popular and plans a grand ball for Gov. Hill after Easter.
At a meeting dated February 11, South West E A U No 510 adopted resolutions mourning brother Ruez Bills. They express deep sympathy to his parents and friends, request minutes entry, a family copy, and local publication. Committee members sign. The piece also notes praise for the March Wide Awake, and a Christian Union essay on physical health stressing sound body and soul.
The Spring term of the State Normal School Clarion Pennsylvania will open on March 27, 1888. You can always get fresh and pure goods at C R Henry's grocery. Spring styles of cloths just received Gro Batu The Clothier.
Advertises Manley's Bitters as a remedy for pleurisy and pneumonia, claiming it reduces inflammation and soreness, cleanses the stomach, tones the liver, and relieves the kidneys. Sold by J. J. Nesmith and Russell's Palace Drug Store. 6m2t.
W C Rowhamp offers accurate address numbering for houses and businesses. Visit shop over Ketterer’s store to obtain correctly numbered properties and ensure proper indexing.
The Senior Class at State Normal School Clarion Pennsylvania can pay all expenses for one school year of 42 weeks including board tuition furnished room heat and light for 50 dollars to twenty eight dollars six cents.
Bell Gros introduces 100 new styles including tailored jackets Bell shaped sleeves and popular designs with prices from 2.78 to 8.00. Woodford’s 4-4 all wool plaid suitings 60 cents to 75 cents per yard Henrietta silks linens and chiffons in Spring shades plus plushes velvets and new India silks and surahs. Bell Bros agents for Haskell Black Silks.
The piece extols inspiration and insurance as divine aid, arguing life, fire, and accident coverage protects families from sudden loss. It promotes policies from established companies with large capital, offering broad, approved forms through John Sill and Freeep E. Sill, with an office above the telegraph in Exchange Block. It urges Republicans to subscribe to the Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press for $1.76.
Warren Union hosts weekly meetings at the Presbyterian Church with a March 8 Mother’s gathering. Reports from County organizer Mrs. Lorr highlight active temperance work in Fagundus Tiona and Saybrook, with newly elected officers and weekly meetings. Erie County’s Mrs. J A Taylor lauds remonstrance rights under license law, urging citizens to unite for prohibition and defend homes from the liquor traffic.
An 19th century tone extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and related ailments. It claims relief from flatulence, heartburn, insomnia, constipation, biliousness, muscular debility, malaria, and rheumatism, promising renewed vigor and grateful testimonials.
In Warren on February 23 Phillip Hook of Freemont New York married Salina Gruber of Warren by Rev P Doerr. At Panama New York February 8 Edward M Lowe wed Alice M McKelvy both of Lottsville Warren County Pa. In Jamestown February 25 Wm G Jones of Russell Pa married Fladilla Knapp of Glade Pa at the Humphrey House by Rev A C Ellis.
Johnson child of Mr and Mrs David Johnson Stoneham Pa died March 4 1888 age 8 months 14 days Daisy only child of Charles and Estella Fritz Columbus Pa Feb 26 1888 Daisy age 16 plus years beloved by family and friends died of diphtheria after brief illness she met death calmly and peacefully and expressions of affection from community included Ledger and Arrow note and an unrelated local ad for rag and metal collection at Johnsons Exchange Bosr H Jonson
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