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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1882
Page
3
Thermometer observations reported by Hazeltine and Co at Variety Hall Warren Pennsylvania show readings at 7 AM 12 M 6 PM 10 PM with various values including 65 and 66 and entries for May 2 10 May and IL May.
Home matters note garden urges and orchard signs as ice man activity rises. Church services May 18 and May 21 feature Deluge and Up the Nile to Luxor lectures. Local enterprises expand with Greenlund store reopening and Greenlund Bros. sale. Warren banking rumors spark Bradford gains. arts scene shows Henrys minstrels Hazel Kirke Mascotte reviews. W A Greaves studio displays portraits frames and plaques awaiting orders.
Last Thursday evening at Struther's Iron Works an 77th birthday surprise was organized for Thomas Townley. Superintendent J C Wells summoned him and about eighty workers attended as William McLaren presented a gold banded cane inscribed for Townley's 77th birthday with thanks for his morality and long service.
In town piano tuning services available with orders at Mr A J Daviss drug store. Lorenz Matt manufacturer lists address 814 Main St Buffalo NY. Full suit of clothes offered for five dollars at George Ball Co. Wells Tooth Paste advertised by L G Noyes Druggist. Baby Carriages sold at A A Davis Co.
A Warren correspondent alleged the project fell through due to delays. The Jamestown Journal counters that land has been purchased, deeds signed, funds collected, and Mr Struthers with Mr Sunderland are drafting plans for the building to be announced upon completion.
The Youngstown Press praises Howorths double show and Mirror of Ireland at the Opera House. Dublin Dan James Hearne eclipses peers, with ten specialty acts including Miss Sadie Arecill and Miss Kitty Clifford. New scenery depicts Parnell speech and evictions, moving many spectators.
Personal notes report Postmaster Allen visiting Washington, Mrs. Wilbur traveling to Lewisburg for a funeral, Philip Mead Jr. in critical condition after a stroke, Commissioner G W King praised for sidewalk work, Rev N G Johnson to sail May 20 for Sweden with Thronberg covering, Judge Souther and Henry Catlin leaving Eaton Rapids for rheumatism relief amid slow recovery.
An evening entertainment May 9 at the Hospital for the Insane delighted inmates. Mrs. Bernard Mrs Stranahan prepared the stage and Miss Davis trained performers. Ruth the Moabitess and the Reig orchestra charmed guests as patients applauded each scene.
The Presbyterian church ladies plan a weighing sociable in the lecture room on Friday May 19 to raise funds. Ice cream and cake will be served as attendees are weighed and judged, with proceeds for church benefits. The young hosts promise charm and curiosity, inviting all to attend.
D. M. Gross & Bro. announce a large new stock of carpets and the finest lace curtains in the county. They claim stylish carpets and curtains at lower prices than elsewhere in the country. Also offering school books slates ink and related supplies.
Jake Keller offers a Spring suit in the latest style with a large cloth stock and skilled workmen. He can cut and fit as well as the best and advertises low prices. Call and see on Second Street.
Two veteran groups in Warren have held meetings to organize Decoration Day observances. A central arrangements committee lists members and numerous subcommittees for finance headstones bridge and salute carriages music flags seats invitations badges and floral tributes with extensive names among officers and helpers.
The U S Government furnished headstones for listed deceased soldiers have arrived at the P and E freight depot in care of Major James. Relatives and friends are urged to have the markers placed as soon as possible. Soldiers named include W C Friday Henry Mott Ingalsby H T Jones S A Tuttle Bennsalear Tuttle Darius Titus H M Gray Win Clyne G W Clark H A Thompson W F Snyder J M Boyd Hiram Heaton Major Joseph Matthews H H Brown A H McLean George Smith 13th N Y Art 8 8 Robinson E D McKinney Mathias Leonhart A M Rogers and others.
The Third Semi Annual Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the Baptist Church on May 9. Delegates from Erie Corry Union City North East Waterford Wattsburg Franklin Pleasantville Youngsville Warren attended. reports praised temperance progress and new efforts in Sunday schools and youth outreach. Officers elected include Mrs H Jones Recording Secretary Mrs S M Harrington Cor Secretary Mrs H Cobham Treasurer Miss Minnie Clark Secretary. Floor and table oil cloths advertised by George Ball & Co.
The Warren Telephone Exchange faces criticism for plans to own all wires and charge patrons ten cents per message. Proponents argue the change breaks existing contracts and imposes extortion on business and professional users, challenging managers Stearns and Sco Bel over their control of company interests.
A Cincinnati judge ruled that telephone use crosses private homes and audiences, so profane or improper language is not allowed though provocation is possible. The decision upheld regulations limiting speech on calls and cautioned against illegal suppression of service.
H. V. Goethius of Titusville testifies before a Crawford County Notary that after three days bedridden with rheumatism he found relief from one dose of Wilson's Lightning Remedy. He asserts a full cure from one bottle and believes the remedy meets proprietors' claims.
The Bradford Era reports two U S Circuit Court decisions in Pittsburg favoring oil producers. Doubleday and Roess cases ruled against patent claims on gas pumps and casing heads, saving producers from potential damages near one million dollars. March exports totaled 3 285 million. nine months show 38 207 million, up about 10 million from last year. Operations in Glade trend active with Waters Wetmore Hopewell well flowing 70 barrels in 24 hours. Kentucky Bay County reports a refined petroleum discovery with high fire test, and oil closes Monday at 74 bid.
A Warren newspaper page lists numerous residents and visitors including Anderson, Allanden, Andersson, Bush, Burk, Barlett, Benson, Bangert, Cook, Curtis, Clawson, Calhoun, Dunham, Desor, Edwards, Fuller, Freeman, Gaylor, Hurley, Heise, Ijams, Showers, Jeanson, Jade, Johnson, Wicklan, Shryack, Swanson among others with page notation P 13 and date August 3 1882.
County notes highlight the Commercial Bank opening in Titusville on Monday, a new Methodist church in Youngsville, a fresh flood impact on Tionesta lumber, a planned Titusville paid fire department, and the Hotel Brunswick reconstruction at $10,000. Also covered are toll-gate openings, county meeting plans, and local political hints amid varied regional updates.
County correspondence reports Rev Gilleland’s lecture titled Over the Alps to Italy well attended. Various local items include funerals, business purchases, waterworks expansion, travels, and a singing school. The May 13 lecture How to Live Economically is highlighted.
The Danville Insane Hospital is full of patients and the Pittsburgh court house suffered about thirty thousand dollars in damage from a recent fire. Washington will host the Pennsylvania editorial association on its annual excursion. The Grand Lodge of Red Men reports Pennsylvania membership at fourteen thousand one hundred seventy eight. The Grand Army Encampment at Gettysburg runs July 22 to 29 with extensive preparations. Williamsport locals discuss the elopement of Wm S Watson, West Branch National Bank cashier, and a young woman. his accounts are reported straight though he may have left with around ten thousand dollars. A note on farming history and rentals follows, plus ads for George Ball & Co. suitings and a.A. Davis & Co. bird cages and neckwear.
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