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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1890
Page
3
The May 21 1890 Warren page bundles society notices weather notes and local business items. It lists sales promotions real estate moves a burglar alert school site talks and Memorial Day plans plus several short society notices and local travel. The column mixes ads with community happenings.
Elbert Rappleye of the New York Mail and Express left New York City on April 12 to paddle a 15 foot decked paper canoe to the Pacific. He reached Warren on May 17, paddled via Lake Erie and the Chadakoin Boat Club route, and plans to descend the Allegheny to Cairo and follow the Mississippi toward Missoula by Nov 15.
The semi annual meeting at President Mrs J M Davies residence reported total receipts since October 1889 of 202 43 expended 154 54 leaving 47 89 balance. Clothing donated 387 distributed 364 on hand 23. Twenty five Christmas baskets provided by friends aiding 28 families. Penn a Gas Co supplied gas at half rates to eight families. Work created for those needing it and gratitude offered to benefactors and local newspapers.
Court held all last week under Judge Brown with Merritt and Barker. Trials included T. J. Smith v ONeill ejectment verdict for plaintiff. Clark v Whitney verdict for plaintiffs 19. Keagle Gruder v People’s Co op store verdict for defendants. Agrelius v Greene verdict plaintiff 345.61. Davis v Russell verdict for plaintiff land. Agrelius v Dunham verdict defendant. Ellis v Breckwoldt directed verdict for defendants with new trial requested.
The store announces the largest and most complete line of millinery goods in the area with a trimmer from New York City. Prices are low due to right purchasing, and the assortment includes corsets, ribbons, laces, ruching, handkerchiefs, gloves, stamped linens, embroidery silks, jewelry, lace collars and more at Kerrcuer & Co located at 424 Water St.
To all kind friends who aided and sympathized during my illness and for the kindness shown to my family I express sincere thanks praying that God may bless and reward you. Johannes Franzen Pastor Swedish Lutheran Church Warren Pa May 17 1890.
Eben N. Ford Post No 336 names an Executive Committee of five and announces subcommittees for a Memorial Day program in Warren. Appointments include Chief Marshal R H Smith, Day President S H Davis, Finance S M Cogswell, and vario us roles for firing salute flags carriages stand floral evergreen and vocal music. Committees begin duties at once.
The Woman s Relief Corps appoints wreath and floral committees for Memorial Day. Wreath duties led by Mrs Pickett with unnamed helpers meet May 29 at 9 at Town Hall to prepare wreaths. Floral unit led by Mrs Lucy R Brown will assemble bouquets May 29 at 3 and May 30 at 8 for graves. Volunteers urged to donate flowers. music by Mrs Waters. exercises planned at Slater and Stranahan graves. Emma Linpsgy, secretary.
Large attendance at Warren for the Democratic County Convention on May 20 results in nominations for Congress C A Corwen Youngsville Senate M V Y Boyee Grand Valley Assembly Jos Clinton Sheffield President Judge C H Noyes Warren Associate H T Russell Pine Grove Register C H Brown Columbus Commissioners O M Agrelius Youngsville Roger Mooney Mead District Attorney David Schermerhorn Warren Jury Commissioner Randall Geer Glade Auditors James Logan Farmington D C Chapin Brokenstraw Trustee Warren Academy Wam O Neill Glade Delegate votes and adjournment with local endorsements and a post convention notice of goods at Goodrich Fehlman and Gregory.
A sale notice invites purchase of 3 cans each of peas corn tomatoes and string beans plus one dozen items totaling 1 dollar. Items available at P. and E. Grocery and W. A. Messenger & Co in Herztelblock by Conewango bridge.
The Corydon school began a two month term last Monday with Fred Wright as Principal. Altoona Freemasons opened their new temple with a ceremony costing eighty thousand dollars. Mrs. Daniel Grandin of Jamestown New York died May 15 at age 77 after a long residence in Jamestown since 1839. The Baccalaureate sermon at Chamberlain Institute Randolph New York will be delivered by Bishop Vincent on June 8. Republicans of Mercer nominated a full county ticket. Delamater is the preferred candidate with Stone as second choice. Rick Donovan of the La Mont Hotel Kane received one of forty liquor licenses allotted in McKean County. There were sixty seven applicants. Lake Erie trotting circuit meetings set for Meadville Erie Warren Jamestown Bradford Tonawanda and other dates. Erie vs Penns Gas Company: Judge Gunnison sustains demurrer and dismisses the bill with cost to the city. Two Soldier orphans schools to close White Hall Institute May 31 Mt Joy June 30 due to poor conditions. Chester Springs to open for homeless children. Judge Wilson says February 1889 constables served three years. Judge Henderson says three years for 1889. Case likely to go to the State Supreme Court after divergence in lower courts. Brookston reports brisk business. bark peeling season and emigration to hemlocks. oil activity around Donaldson's, near 100 barrel well. Sheffield improves with more business. Henry's Mill fades. Barnes shows renewal of activity.
Mount Olivet Commandery departs Erie on Monday May 26 for the Knights Templar conclave at Lock Haven. A large party will join the Massassauga band and Shriners from Lulu Temple Philadelphia will participate. Events include a 10 30 parade Tuesday, grand stand, a Tuesday evening dress reception, officers election Wednesday at 10 00 and installation at 2 30, with Mountain Orchestra Altoona and St Pauls choir. St Albans Philadelphia to perform drill. Warren Knights join Erie Commandery.
S B Newton sues for the Niagara Falls Sketch book with a glimpse of Chautauqua Lake. Excursion agent W N Y amp P R R Buffalo NY promotes the booklet as a travel aid. Free copies available from agent Leffard at P amp E depot Warren PA to applicants who request one.
Under the University Extension and Home Culture Society of Chicago and Harvard plan, a union examination for admission to several colleges will be held June 7 at 9 A M in Mrs Bernard's Warren room. A $50 prize for the best entrance paper. Also exams for first and second honors in languages, math, sciences, history, medicine, music, theology, etc., modeled on the University of London. Results and honor certificates published in society reports. For full information contact Treasurer F Harkins 147 Throop St Chicago Il.
Having made arrangements with owners of this territory for Steinway Behr Bros Lohmer Haines Bros and other pianos and continuing the agency for Ivers Pond one of the most pleasing and durable uprights in the market can offer pianos ranging from 250 to Steinway figures and will be glad to consult with any one in need of an instrument either by mail or in person Mrs J W Kirchen Warren Pa
An eclectic mix of shop notices highlights Davis' Drug Store at Yassaugav Gap and C. P. Northropf's latest shoes for women and men. Crown Acme Oil and Goodrich & Fehlman's Fine Layer Figs are pitched beside Trushel & Co.'s country grocery, with Downs' Elixir praised for preventive health. Morris & Mullen and N. C Allen also listed among the merchants.
May 16 reports Mrs. White of Stonehar and Mrs. Peirce of Warren, mother and sister of Willard White esq., visiting Allegheny Springs. Dr. F B Darling and H C Crowell of Westfield enjoy the retreat. Mrs A Cameron of Kinzua and Mrs Henry Howard of N Clarendon are guests. Miss M H Henry of Akron inquiries. CG R Jordan of N Clarendon dined at the hotel.
May 14 reports Mrs. Clark returning home after two years in Jamestown to care for her mother. Braley Putnam family attend brother’s funeral in West Spring Creek. Miss Lounsbury returns to Germany. Mrs Nick Muntz returns from visit near Warren. Mrs Sextus King in poor health with her mother at Lander. Local saw mill owned by Thompson and Ruland praised for quality. A few youths hold a gathering at E E Thompson’s. Farmers near completion of sowing. Miss Florence Braley visits Wattsburg. May 17 notes John Nuttall at his ill father James Nuttall, Wheelock in Warren, John Still seeking a house. 90 students at the Seminary. Marve Curtis starts his saw mill. Jacksons from Florida spend summer at Sugar Grove. George Ward plans improvements for his Herford herd. Arlea Bullock recovering but able to work. Darling & Strickland add hardware lines. Sugar Grove Grange gains nine new members with dinner. Rev O J Gage holds third quarterly meeting in S G Circuit at Dougall’s. Robert Haupin in Warren.
Eden Lodge of Tidioute led a 25 strong visit to Youngsville for an eight-candidate initiation. Dr. A C McGill captained the visiting team as Youngsville bands escorted them from the depot to supper at Samuel Garfield's hotel. A five hour degree ceremony, banquet, and music followed before the visitors returned home.
The piece urges health and readiness as spring arrives and warns against liquor deception. It promotes Max Klein at 82 Federal Street Allegheny PA as a reliable source for Silver Age Rye and Pennsylvania Rye with clear price points and a request for his full catalogue.
Full line Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods at B. G. Gregory's Bargain. Go to the Merck Drug Store for Dr. Wilbur's Cough and Consumption Care Prices 24c and 50c. Mushrooms and French Peas in glass and tin Goodrich and Fehlman. Fine Layer Raisins at Goodrich and Fehlman New Crop Citron Lemon and Orange Peel. Never neglect a constipated condition of the bowels or serious results surely follow Burdock Blood Bitters is the remedy.
A. Weiss runs a remodeled Warren store below Carver House with a large stock of serviceable and fashionable clothing for men and boys. Highlights include Summer suits and a full line of children's shoes at NorrHror's, plus Goodrich & Fehlman groceries at Trushel & Co's Glade. Save money by shopping this model store.
Census style roster lists names and trades for residents in towns including Sugar Grove Brokenstraw Glade Mead Corydon Triumph Sheffield Wilcox Farmington Tidioute Pine Grove and Eldred with roles from farmers and laborers to merchants and oil producers. The long enumerates reflect community occupations and local business ties.
A local retailer announces an entire new line of spring clothing at extremely low margins to clear inventory. The stock ranges from medium to top grades and includes boys suits priced at 2.00, 3.00, up to 15.00, with values clearly slashed to attract inspection and purchases.
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