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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1889
Page
3
The Warren Mail chronicled a lively spring scene with precious market prices, garden notes, and community notices. It reports Milk shakes from local shops, a circus opening May 16, and various church meetings, public events, renovations, and upcoming entertainments in Warren including Miss Sarah Rounds on May 20.
Adjutant General Hastings orders cavalry and artillery to gather at Mt Gretna this year. The Second Brigade, N P., showed strong strength in the New York parade. Gen Wiley reports 2672 total with 16th Regiment at 323 men. Capt G C Hamilton tours Fifth Regiment N G P in Bellefonte. Gov Beaver’s old home. Gen Wiley notes better NY armories and pride in militia. President Harrison and Gen Sheridan praised the Pennsylvania Guard for readiness. Sgt Gunning and Corp Weagraff of Co I Warren received gold and silver badges at Mt Gretna. Sherman lauds the Pennsylvania Guard as a compact, field-ready force.
The Matt office promotes its top quality job stock and printing services in Warren County. Foreman W. B. Vail of Geneva New York is highlighted as a superior, efficient job printer. It invites business men to call for a trial.
General See’s of the Church Temperance Society of New York Robert Graham speaks at Library Hall on Wednesday evening May 15 1889 on True Temperance Reform. The talk contrasts anti amendment views with Prohibition arguments and outlines coffee houses as temperance centers with reading rooms lecture halls and services. The New York Tribune praised Graham’s temperance work.
The Enterprise praises Walter L. Main's International Shows as popular and crowd pulling, reporting two performances last Thursday with a crowded tent and full houses. The Warren engagement is set for Thursday May 16, and observers note features not seen in Barnum's. Furnished lodging is offered at Mrs W H Newell's on Royal Street near the iron bridge.
Falling hair may be prevented, brushy hair made soft, and a renewed growth of the hair stimulated by the use of Ayer's Hair Vigor.
The Return Judges met in Warren on May 6 to certify primaries for county offices. Nutting leads in total votes. Sandstrom named as nominee for County Surveyor. Leroy Strong chosen for that post. The Warren County Committee elected J W Dunkle as chairman and W E Rice as secretary.
For Sale. One 15 h. p. engine, one 18 h. p. boiler, one saw patent shingle machine two saws, one bolter and sapper, one drag saw. All in good repair and cheap. Address F. H. Concklyn, 24a2t Warren, Pa.
Over 60 people were moved from their homes yesterday to seek a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad claims it aids bad blood, liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and complexion. Call on any druggist today for a free sample, with a large size package priced at 50 cents.
An advertisement titled A Chance to Make Money claims a salary with expenses paid is available for job seekers, noting no prior experience is required and inviting readers to apply for the position.
Resolutions express deep sympathy for the family of Warren County Waerens Bro Wm L Phelps a faithful member. The charter to be draped in mourning for thirty days. records to show the notice and copies sent to Warren Ledger and Arrow for publication. Committee signs: Connely Dalrymple Steetz.
Davis Drug Store advertises a selection of domestic and imported cigars from top brands. Customers can shop a curated range of premium cigars at the downtown outlet with emphasis on quality and variety.
David B Whitehill of North Clarendon recently received a patent for a gauge cock. The Erie mayor battles hoodlums while parents scold, amid reports of boys’ mischief. Twenty five rafts depart Tionesta creek for lower markets as shipments tighten. A freight train wreck near Garland fatally injuries brakeman Edward Root. A sarcophagus will honor late Justice Trunkey in Franklin Cemetery. Stilson Hill school notes April attendance and annual report. Derrick oil data show April wells 415 with 6 287 barrels, up drilling and active rigs, amid widespread drilling.
Willie Pike survived a strychnine dose after Dr Seabury responded early. Miss Marion Blodget died April 26. William Jones shows little improvement amid a lingering fever. Prof Earl Hill suffers nervous prostration. Willie E Hill died April 19 from injuries during running and jumping. Funeral held April 26 at 12 m with ministers officiating. Robert Waters improving. A sugar party at Samuel Bull’s on April 26 raised 15 dollars for Rev Brady. Rev Thomas Warner spoke at the M E Church on the prohibition amendment, urging district speakers and a W C T U vigilance committee to carry the town for the amendment. End Homer.
The week ending May 4 1889 reports numerous real estate transfers across Warren Conewango Mead Kinzua Glade Pleasant Brokenstraw and Corydon. Transactions include Fehlman to Boberg 900 Evans to Warden 500 White to Son 1 Great American Oil to Wood 12690 and multiple deeds involving Dinsmoor White and others with sums from 1 to 10000.
Charles H. Noyes argues against a constitutional prohibition amendment, citing the dangers of changing the constitution, harming liberty, and undermining law. He emphasizes personal responsibility, fact-based policy, and the need to cultivate public sentiment over legal edicts to curb saloons and liquor consumption.
May 6 report from Sugar Grove notes Rev J Hill leaving for York Pa to attend the General Conference of the M B Church. Prof Earl Hill improving and near ready. Sugar Grove Grange adds six members, mainly women. Treasurer vote counts Jones 85 Wheelock 32 Nutting 11. Darius Faulkerson to lead temperance meetings this week with Miss Varnum speaker. Rev P Bignell preached at Stillson's May 5 on Faith and Works from James 2 26. collection $10. Miss Varnum of New York lectured nightly on Amendment work at the chapel with strong oratory. She urged the anti amendment cause, praising vigorous public presentation. Seminary youth and brass band provided music for a week of instruction and entertainment, leading toward June 18. On May 1 at the Wright homestead Miss Belle Wright and Mr Henry Lawson wed. Rev E Smith officiated before about 100 guests and a lavish supper. Guests stayed overnight, couple to reside in town with a furnished house. Homer.
May 6 Lottsville reports brisk building and repairs with new houses and shops rising. Notables include J Gunning and others expanding ponds with carp breeding, Judge Harker praised as wing shot, and Will Brookmire visiting with photography gear aiding school groups. Socials and visits abound as Spring enhances town life.
The St Saviour's Episcopal Church at Youngsville was dedicated on Thursday May 2 with ceremonies led by Bishop Cortland Whitehead and a large gathering from Warren Youngsville and nearby. Ten were confirmed bringing total communicants to 37. The church, debt free with furniture valued over 5000 dollars, has grown rapidly and was praised for its active rector Rev W T Schepeler.
A poetic conceit likens Earth to a living being with storms for breath and rivers as veins, followed by an attributional signature from Enoch R. Morrison. The fragment ends with an adish tone, promoting hair dye and drugstore offerings.
The Philadelphia Times and Pittsburgh Post report a decisive defeat for the Prohibitory Amendment in Massachusetts and the New England states. High license shows declines in drunkenness and crime, while a Boston merchant backs local option and high license over prohibition, citing officials with access to clubs and the futility of strict bans.
The attempt to place a declaration in favor of prohibition in the Massachusetts Constitution has failed. The piece notes that thoughtful arguments against a preemptive prohibition show voters favor more gradual, lawful methods. It argues sober citizens support steady, lawful steps over quick sensational action. Springfield, Mass. Republican.
In Warren on Monday May 6 Susan Ann Siechrist aged 58 dies of catarrhal pneumonia with funeral May 12 at 2 pm. She leaves a husband a son and two daughters. Enoch R Morrison dies at Sugar Run Warren Co in his 77th year after nervous prostration. born 1812 in Pleasant Co and son of Samuel and Eleanor Morrison. He traveled, studied, invented, wrote poetry and married Miss Mary A Guthrie. survived by son B P Morrison. Mary E Shearman notes Morrison life and death. obituary ends with tribute to a refined Christian gentleman.
Mr. Clemons furnishes ice to all parts of town at reasonable prices. He offers fine, pure ice and accepts orders at A Ruhlman's store or with the wagon. Arnica and Oil Liniment combines curative oils with Arnica for man and animal use. Each bottle is sold.
An adera promoting Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters claims nervousness stems from stomach weakness and that the tonic restores digestion, strengthens the nerves, reduces headaches and tremors, and alleviates dyspepsia biliousness rheumatism constipation and kidney complaints.
Professor Goldwin Smith attacks Prohibitionists for denying compensation to hotel and tavern keepers whose trade was once licensed and reputable. He argues suppression of their trade should not bar just compensation, and condemns pulpit and platform stirring passion against tavern keepers while churches accept profits from liquor.
The speaker argues against inserting a prohibition on intoxicating liquors in the constitution. They contend that constitutions should enshrine stable, fundamental principles, not await popular majorities on unsettled issues. Citing national and state examples, the author warns this move degrades the founders’ legacy and misuses constitutional design.
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