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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1886
Page
3
A Warren page mix of local notes covers fashion shifts with spring bonnets, river raft arrivals, church dedications, housing starts on Liberty and Third streets, new businesses, and social moves. It cites officials, residents, and venues like the Scandinavian Church, Ludlow House, and the Library Restaurant.
If you have a picture to frame visit Artist Greaves for low prices. Peter Greenland sells first class furniture from foot-stools to parlor suites. Warren Cigar Works provides a box of choice cigars for private smoking. The Oneida store confirms meat and poultry stock. if not in stock not in season.
That John Langdale's oyster and fruit store is headquarters for all early vegetables and fruit. Goods received daily Lettuce, onions, etc., just received.
With five dollars you can get an eight dollar suit from Geo Bull. A 5 cent cigar called a Bull dog is sold. Geo Ball advertises boy clothes and confirmation suits. C P Northrop sells ventilated rubber boots. The Oneida Market touts itself as the top market.
George Ball offers to provide a good suit of clothes as an Easter gift to boys in need, upon request by the society. The offer targets laboring men and farmers and promotes Sweet Orr pants and overalls. The ad also mentions a wallpaper and decorations stock for spring trade and proclaims Gro. Ball’s as the largest store with best bargains.
A. F. Kent of Jamestown reports from Santa Barbara dated March 10 about a party from Jamestown traveling to Colton and San Francisco. The group includes Mrs. C. W. Eddy and her son, Geo. Basser man, Mayor Adams and family, Col. L. F. Watson, Rev. Mr. Chichester, Lyman Stewart, and F. H. Rockwell with relatives, sharing travel and plans to extend to San Francisco.
The Mozart Concert will be held in Library Hall next Thursday evening, April 1. Conductor Prof. Brierly of Erie leads a strong ensemble including Mrs. Winnie Eggleston Mrs. Geo Carter and Mr. T W Shack lett in solo parts. The home chorus performs five selections with solos by Mrs. C A Waters and Fred Bell. The Mozart Orchestra under Prof Lohse is in excellent condition and expected to satisfy music lovers. Tickets range 25 35 and 50 cents with honorary memberships at 3 or two for 5 valid for rehearsals and all concerts for one year.
A Saturday examination at the High School offered teachers a chance to obtain permanent certificates valid for teaching anywhere in the state. The board of examiners included Prof. Miller chairman O Niel Arird McClintock and Miss Bertha McConkey. Eleven applicants, four men and seven women, took the test. Results will be decided in Harrisburg by higher authority after papers are sent there.
Relief Association summary shows 19 families aided 62 second hand clothing items disbursed 90 cash balance 54.98 last report 9.05 on hand receipts 13.25 expenditures 59.18 donations of flour and groceries received. On March 21 Baptist Sunday school gave 3.73 in cash with sugar coffee and tea. Mrs W D Brown secretary officers acknowledge 25.00 from Episcopal Church collection and 2 per letter from an unknown friend.
The Glade Run W C T U met Saturday evening March 20 1886 and elected officers for the year. President Mrs A E McWilliams, vice presidents Mrs L F Deming and Mrs J Mead, recording secretary Mrs S M Braley, corresponding secretary Mrs E E Jackson, treasurer Mrs J Rollins, superintendent of literature Mrs S Storum, juvenile work superintendent Mrs S Parks, organist Miss Florence Coffin. With a $32 treasury and strong leadership they pledge to continue good work with God’s help. Rec Sec Mrs S M Bratey retained.
The ad highlights new Spring suitings and pantings at George Ball’s shop with promise of first class work and satisfaction. It also touts Langdale's Own Brand as the best 5 cent cigar and notes custom window shade production by A A Davis and Co.
W P Powell of Crawford County lectured to Warren Farmers Club on weather climate soil and breeding. He argued heredity and bloodlines shape animals and humans and urged practical study of stock breeding, citing biblical and historical examples and ending with praise for America and Kentucky. He left lessons for state residents and national soil health.
The largest gathering since the club's organization drew Warren residents as life members and heard talks on barnyard manure and seed matters. Speakers outlined seed offers from Sibley & Co and previews for next meetings while visitors observed the Powell Brothers stallion.
The Executive Committee discussed the next fair at a Saturday forenoon meeting. Committees were formed and preparations begun for the third annual fair to be held September 7 to 10, 1886.
Admirers of Mme Janish will hear her in Princess Andrea at Library Hall on April 2. Debuting at 15 in Vienna’s Imperial Burg Theatre, she became a favorite of the Emperor and court. She later came to the United States invited by Sardou and Christine Nilsson and has since established herself as a refined talented actress.
Monday evening next, April 5, the Standard Dramatic Company starts a week of drama at Library Hall. The company is praised nationwide as the strongest to offer a week of standard plays. A list of pieces will appear in the advertising columns. Belle Cole Concert drew a small crowd, but critics missed lectures and concerts to elevate taste. Mme. Cole, Miss Edna Day, Messrs. Wilbur Gunn and P J Averill performed well, with harp by James Blamphin. Peck's Bad Boy failed to satisfy at 75 cents for a 10 cent show.
A compact Mantel Bed occupies fifteen inches when folded and transforms into a mantel. Available at PrierR Greenland's with a $50 reward for any failure to meet ad promises. Also advertised are Orinda cigars at 10 cents and Postal cigars at 5 cents.
Franklin plans a grand revival camp meeting aiming to hire Sam Jones and Sam Small the noted Southern revivalists. The town also negotiates with Francis Murphy for the event. In another note a study rental by Artist Greaves offers rent credited toward a frame purchase.
A pianist named Kennedy was removed from a D A V and P train between Fentonville and Frewsburg after he refused to surrender his ticket. Conductor Nelson and the brakemen were arrested for assault. Witnesses say Kennedy forced the crew to physically carry him from the car.
The public is urged to examine ads for Mr. George Ball whose store is the largest in the region. He pledges bottom prices and strict adherence to all promises, inviting customers to view the mammoth shop and its spring stock. A. A. Davis & Co. are receiving baby carriages.
The article notes an amateur talent production in Youngsville scheduled for Monday evening, April 4, with Major McClintock and Postmaster General Vilas mentioned in a historical context. It also records local tidbits from Clarendon and Stoneham, including a remarkable Leghorn hen egg and theater plans by Zack Weaver.
P Beissecker announces relocation of his boot and shoe shop to the basement of the new Hoffman block in Warren. He invites former patrons and new customers to visit, promising neat workmanship and careful order fulfillment.
Look Look Ladies announces a large line of boys and childrens suits from $2.50. Childs blouse suit $1.50 each. Indigo Blue flannel suit $1.75. Store redecoration complete with stocked furniture. Prior Greenland beside Episcopal Church. Postal 5 cent cigars. Window shades available at A A Davis & Co.
A newspaper notices a claim that a contaminating element from indigestion causes rheumatism and calcifies joints. It lauds Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as effective and superior to poisons, promotes other cures, and ends with unrelated ads for frame mouldings and a cheap wool hat.
The Chautauqua Lake Assembly opens July 1 with Dr. John Hall as principal lecturer for ten days. A Teacher's Retreat runs July 10 31, School of Languages July 10 August 21, Missionary Conference July 13 August 3, and the Thirteenth Annual Assembly August 3 24. August 18 marks the class of 86 commence. A new Chautauqua at Lakewood or Griffiths Point is planned with Swing and Townsend. Long Point site pushes for cycling races and a large hotel to rival Eastern resorts.
The Der rick of Saturday last notes a new town on lot 304 named Swamp Lodge with a town company including C. W. Stone A. J. Hazeltine of Warren and Dr Geo Preston of Kane in charge of sales. Twenty lots sold at one dollar per foot, sizes 25x100 to 25x75. Hazelwood sits atop the Kane summit on the railroad side and a plank road to Thyng well is planned. Dr Preston reports twenty men at work and a three week finish target.
C. Smira announces public sale days featuring shop worn or recent goods offered at prices varying from cost downward. Items are described as still stylish and suitable for wear, with the event advertised at the Golden Horse Shoe.
George Ball announces a closeout sale of a small line of heavy suits and overcoats below cost to make room for larger Spring stock arriving daily.
Robert Gilmore, a Warren County pioneer, died March 23, 1886, in Limestone Township at age 73 years, 3 months, and 10 days from heart disease after a fall while hitching his horse. Funeral by Rev. M. V. DeVana at McKain cemetery. Two children survive. his death is mourned by many.
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