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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
3
Fragrant blossoms, late corn planting, and lilacs in bloom mark a lively Warren County scene. Escape for Picnics, garden progress, and a busy social calendar includes the Pinafore benefit at Library, War ren Opera Company. Local clergy, funerals, and personal notices fill ads and reports.
This week features a rush on parasols and sun shades with an immense new line from O. H. Hunter and Son. Latin parasols sell for 1.25 dollars, worth 1.75, and children's models start at 25 cents. Silk umbrellas are marketed cheaply. A. A. Davis and Co. tout a full wallpaper stock from budget to premium, including remnants.
The programme for the M E church benefit features Miss Winxer and Davies, Sydenham, Lizzie Orr, May and George Lott, Clara White, Minnie Davies, Gertie Dalrympie, and others with piano solos, violin and vocal numbers, a double quartet, a piano duet titled Tripping through the DAISOS, and a social tea with cream and cake after the event. Tickets for the musical are 10 cents and cream and cake 25 cents.
May 24 marked the final use of the old Methodist Church as tearing down begins. A new two story building with Sunday school room parlors and an assembly room is planned under building committee M B Dunham Benjamin Nesmith and A Fisher. They have 11500 subscribed. Aaron Hall is architect. Rev Painter will preach in the Court House next Sundays and thereafter. his sermon last Sunday morning drew praise.
A large county delegation traveled to Philadelphia last week for Supreme Court sessions. The party includes S. P. Johnson and wife, W. M. Lindsey and wife, R. Brown and wife, Chas. Dinsmoor and wife, S. T. Neill and wife, H. Brown and wife, D. J. Ball and wife, C. H. Noyes and J. H. Denny. Others, Mrs. R. K. Russell and Mrs. Ball, visit Rockaway Beech. Case load at issue counts 22, the county’s largest term on record. Printing paper books has been brisk for weeks. The Court is now the county’s last hope.
Warren villagers enjoyed a standout show as Fritz Emmet performed to a full house with standing room, following John T. Raymond’s prior visit. The Jamestown Standard notes the town’s growing reputation as a theater hub on the Conewango and Allegheny.
Wantep-Everybody to know that they can save money by buying Boots and Shoes at Northropr's. We can suit you on a baby carriage, as we have them in stock from a very cheap one to a fine one, and our prices are cheapest for same quality. A. A. Davis & Co. Oty Newsrarsrs-For sale at the Matt office at 40 cents a hundred.
Warren County Republicans plan the county convention at the Court House on Monday June 22 1885 at 1 30 PM with 154 delegates. Primary meetings for delegates take place June 20. Delegates are apportioned by town and borough plus votes from the last presidential election. The committee meeting added 18 delegates from local townships and boroughs.
The Warren Union School hosts its annual exhibition at Library Hall next Thursday at 7 30 pm with doors at 7. Admission 15 cents and reserved seats 25 cents. Parquet and front dress circle seats are on sale at L G Noyes drug store. chorus seats near stage entrance reserved. General tickets available at Mr Noyes. Graduating class exercises occur the following Friday at the same venue. Dr Ryan sermon to graduates at Trinity Memorial Church last Sunday is printed elsewhere. Alumni eighth annual banquet in Academic room next Saturday at 8 pm. invitations issued.
O. H. Hunter and Son advertise a fresh selection of Latines Foulards Cambrics and Lawns in multiple quality bundles. They boast Good Lawns at 5 cents worth 8 and Good Latines at 8 cents worth 12, highlighting value and variety in their latest stock.
A. A. Davis & Co lists more than thirty styles of baby carriages, showcasing a range of designs and features in the catalog.
W. K. Kidder lists brick at six to eight dollars per thousand f.o.b. and drain tile at fourteen dollars per thousand for Corry Pennsylvania. A sample of both is available at the Mail office.
Mrs Green will meet her lady patients at Carver House every Monday from 1 to 8 PM. The notice appears in a local trade section promoting floor oil cloth and related goods from A. A. Davis & Co.
Poem fragment echoes Longfellow with lines about soldiers at rest in the field of the Grounded Arms. It contrasts sleepless battle with a peaceful encampment where no foe nor wound disturbs sleep. The memorial frame honors the fallen and promises memory as guard.
Decoration Day details issued for Warren observances start 8 a m at headquarters under Capt T O Slater to decorate graves in Glade North Warren Yankee bush and nearby cemeteries. A 10 a m salute, 1 p m assembly, 1 50 pm parade to Oakland Cemetery with music, prayers, address by Gen McCreary and benediction. Flags to half mast. Hugh McNeill Post to join as guests. Bridge gratis 9 am to 6 pm. Flowers requested for graves with delivery at City Hall or pickups by committee.
Perry D Clark and G L Friday defend a Third street burglary attempt at dawn. Officer Lacy wounds and chases intruders two men slip away after drilling the safe. Friday returns, finds the safe opened but no capture. residents alarmed by July 4th pops. City officials urged to provide more support for officers.
Louis Rosenzweig of Erie was ejected near Cleveland for using a round trip Erie to Cleveland ticket on a Lake Shore express. Refused full fare and local ticket. he fell into a track excavation in darkness, suffered paralysis, and won a $48,750 verdict after two trials. Case headed to the Supreme Court.
The Dispatch reports with regret the death of Thomas McKean editor of the Gazette who died at 1 30 this morning from apoplexy. He came from Meadville to Erie years ago to lead the Gazette and was well known in Erie and Erie county. He was about 60, leaves a widow and two sons Allen and W G McKean and three daughters Anna living in Erie and others in the West. A large circle of friends mourn his loss. May 24.
A small turnout at the Warren County Agricultural Association monthly meeting at the Court House heard Rev. W. W. Painter discuss the common interests of mankind and the farmer's role in society. The group, led by President Lott, elected Painter an honorary member, heard essays on Jersey stock and farming life, and tackled a “Question Box” on topics from Canada thistles to moon planting.
A Warren retailer announces a week long sale offering 250 Crochet and Marseilles Bed Spreads at near-cost, plus about 200 Corsets at 35 cents. Stock includes varied quality spreads and a large lot of hosiery, with new goods arriving daily and urging customers to visit.
John Jobs an elderly Spring Creek resident dies at 91 on May 12. Decoration Day observances are planned by James P. Younie Post in Sugar Grove. Levi Patch of Youngsville loses three fingers in a shingle mill accident. A benefit show True Blue will be held at McDonald's Hall May 29 and 30 for the post. The Cornplanter Church will be dedicated in late June with $150 needed to clear debt. Postmaster-designate J. M. Martin to take over soon. new post office room near Alvin Martin’s store. Col. Cobham Post of Tidioute attends local church service. Decoration Day service at the cemetery 2 p.m. Soldiers' Monument will be presented and dedicated. Local Democrats upset by Greenbacker postmaster appointment. Republicans mock the situation. intra-party disputes noted.
Chautauqua Lake season opens amid long standing local notes. New York Legislature bans net fishing in Lake Chautauqua. Gen Fairchild, ex governor of Wisconsin, hosted in Jamestown. Equitable Aid Union of Pennsylvania to meet June 2. Pettit eye salve dies at 82. Guy's Mills home to many seniors. Jamestown Gas Co to launch 500 candle power electric plant using Edison lamps. Bank failure at Dunkirk sparks charity fund inquiries. Franklin women oppose M E Church convention over Prohibition ties. L C Conroe found guilty of forging a note, sentenced to sixteen months. No liquor licenses issued locally. Receiver appointed for B N Y P R R with focus on earning capacity. Rail line earnings up about 50 thousand in quarter ending March 31. Orrin Sperry bond plan debated at Mayville meeting. 18 supervisors oppose, 7 support.
The Relief Association met on May 18 at 4 p m with Mrs. R P King presiding. Twelve articles of clothing were received and 34 disbursed, three cords of wood given, nine families assisted, funds exhausted with about 10 debt. Benevolent help included groceries from Mrs Jane Orr and others, with butter flour buckwheat and more. Mrs J M Daviss, secretary, reports illness among families continues.
The annual gathering of the Third Brigade, N. G. P., will start July 25 in Lebanon and run for one week. Arnica and Oil Liniment advertised as a quick rheumatism cure, sold by Johnson & Siegfried in Warren, Pa.
A long exhortation urges young readers to live by the verse Unto whom much is given, much is required, embracing self denial, hard work, and moral culture. It contrasts three ideals culture, science, and religion, endorsing the ethical religious path led by Christ as the supreme guide, and calling for patient effort, virtuous living, and service to country and humanity.
May 23 report notes sickness of Wm H Clark ending temperance work and Dr. Baker from Youngsville attending. An old Swede named Petter son, staying with Christian Johnson on Mrs Biddles' farm, fainted crossing a stream and died after lingering. Fritz seen in Warren. Wm Shaughnessy expands home improvements. Rev Davies to lead Lord's Supper at Irvin e church. Ault and Poppleton back to duty after illness, Uncle Joe Trask leads road work with his navy crew.
In Warren on May 20 1885 at the Lutheran parsonage Rev P Doerr united George J Spade and Augusta Carlson both of Warren Pa in marriage. In Tidioute on May 21 1885 Rev J C Oliver joined John C Colt and Eva M Hadley both of Tidioute in marriage.
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