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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1882
Page
3
The column compiles local updates from Warren and surrounding towns: weather notes about a cool May, social happenings, church lectures, and announcements of visits, exhibitions, and prominent residents. It mentions the Bradford Steam Laundry ad, O. H. Hunter and Son specials, and a May 17 Lafayette College meet where E. D. Wetmore won the one mile.
Opperman's and Smith's Oil maps for sale at A A Davis and Co. All Wool Suits latest styles for 86 at Gro Baru and Co. Nobby neck wear at George Ball and Co. All grades of Wall Paper at A A Davis and Co.
Mrs. C. W. King of Duke Centre recently bought the Carver House from Mr. Waters and took possession last Tuesday. She previously ran a top hotel in the lower oil country and comes with strong local reputation. Mr. Johnson serves as her chief assistant and is favored by oil men for his hospitable management.
The executive committee set to arrange the annual meeting in June postponed it due to numerous preventing factors. They will announce the new date in September. L. M. Guerenann, President.
At Roscoe Hall on Thursday June 1 C H W Smith presented the Boston Double Troupe with two Topsies two Marks two donkeys and six bloodhounds. The Express of May 25 notes Uncle Tom's Cabin closed at St James Hall before a crowded house and a well attended matinee. Miss Daisie Markoe appeared for the first time and the company finished a successful engagement for the era.
P J Trushel has purchased Hutter’s riverbank bakery and opened an ice cream saloon in the same building. An experienced man is engaged to run the new venture. Cream available in large and small quantities to parties across town. Call on Trushel.
Local merchants advertise new stock of Dress Silks and Summer Silks from O Hi Hunter & Son and George Ball & Co. Promotions tout large assortments including Melton Spring Overcoats and full suits for five dollars. Also listed are Wells' Tooth Paste by L G Noyss, Baby Carriages from A A Davis & Co and a vast stock of Blank Books, with bird cages and other goods in display.
Decoration Day observance in Warren drew many visitors and veterans to Oakland Cemetery. A procession led by the Warren Cornet Band, prayers and addresses followed, and graves were decorated. Republican County Convention met at Warren Court House May 29 1882 electing officers and nominating candidates including Willis Benedict for State Senate and J A Weible for Prothonotary. The paper notes the delay of publication by one day.
Cornelius and Strong surveyors report Garfield in Cherry Grove township Warren county Pa rapidly developing on Larson and Nelson farms near Mystery. Lots sell from eight to twenty dollars per front foot mainly on Main street as Bradford men invest and builders rush shops houses. Travel from Clarendon Sheffield increases with a new narrow gauge line due in two months. About 1400 visitors toured the Mystery well last week amid crowded hotels and high livery rates.
The class of '82 at Warren High School holds closing exercises Thursday evening in the school hall with music by Academic room pupils and essays by the class. Rev Mr Thoburn and Hon C W Stone to address after diplomas. Twenty three graduates receive certificates to the incoming class. An exhibition follows Friday evening with fifteen cent admission. Vendors advertise all wool suits at six dollars, white lead paints from L G Noyes, and plumbing supplies from W H Simpson Co opposite Variety Hall.
D M Gross and Bro expand stock with a large assortment of new style carpets and the finest lace curtains in the county. For stylish carpets or lace curtains at low prices, visit the store at 2 Sint 4.
Advertises a Spring suit service by Jake Keller with a large stock of cloths and skilled workmen. Promises cutting and fitting at low prices and invites readers to call and see.
Chamber and parlor suits from the most expensive to the cheapest offered at McNeity & Co on Hickory Street Warren Pa. George Ball & Co claims the finest and largest assortment of Suitings in the country. Leave your measure and secure early choice. Confectionery at A A Davis & Co, always fresh and delicious.
A long list of names remains uncalled for at the Warren Pennsylvania post office. Letters unclaimed within four weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Postmaster O C Allen signs the notice with Kingsley Rose and Rose Lewis also listed.
Frewsburg resident Thomas Holiday a merchant elopes with Mrs Persall wife of Charles Persall who works in Buffalo. Mrs Persall writes to her father claiming fatigue with Persall. she leaves behind a daughter but takes a little boy. Holiday abandons wife and child and overdraws his bank account. Both families described as good. No prior suspicion of improper intimacy.
Oil production at Mystery well remains brisk with tanks holding about 4,450 barrels and daily output near 1,000 barrels though estimates vary. The Warren Pipe Line Co plans to extend from Clarendon to Murphy well and other sites, while Union Oil avoids mixing with Clarendon crude. A new railroad and telephone line are slated to boost operations as Garfield town rises and the oil rush continues toward Forest county before winter.
A Titusville Herald correspondent reports that the Allegany oil field near Ricurrea N Y has peaked and activity drops as many drillers migrate to Garfield for fresh prospects. Locals expect Garfield to supply new work as Allegany’s production stalls, with experts doubting further expansion there.
The Cleveland Herald cautions that Warren county Pennsylvania faces an oil rush danger as wells gush daily. Prices plunge while barrels rise to 1400 a day, triggering fear among owners and oil men who flee to telegraph offices. Historic wells like Funk 1861, Phillips Tarr farm, and Empire on McElhenney tract illustrate rampaging output and market turmoil before Standard Oil stabilizes.
All wool suits in latest styles offered at six dollars each by Gero Baty & Co. Also McNett & Co. advertise walls paper and Warren’s largest furniture stock at bottom prices on Hickory Street.
The new Clarendon bank with T. B. Flisher as President and T. B. Farrell as Vice President opens last week while W. B. Foster serves as Cashier. Garfield gains a Joliet line with Ed Coates as operator and a growing telegraph business. Jas A Wood & Co start a steam saw mill on lot 622 Cherry Grove near the plank road, promising sizable output. The Richburg Echo notes Jamestown visitors climbed a derrick, drawing comment from locals. Mead township houses the worst roads in Warren county, oil operators complain road commissioners neglect work, though Clarendon roads improve. roads toward Tiona and Stoneham require immediate attention.
The Buffalo Express reports a completed preliminary survey to the Tionesta and ongoing construction from North Clarendon to Garfield. The line crosses Farnsworth Run and reaches summit stations. Garfield lies on the ridge top with a spur ending near the new oil town. Contractor P H Towel employs 302 men, with ballasting to begin next week and rails to be laid by July 20.
The roof of Economy Oil Co. charcoal shed burned yesterday but was quickly extinguished by two hose teams with little damage. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Turner at the Universalist church last Thursday with Rev. Gilliesand officiating. Eddie Boyer died of croup yesterday. Rev. M. Flood led the house funeral, burial at McGraw Center. Local residents Ben Hopewell and Jas Neil were seen in town, with T. U. S. Alumni to meet next Wednesday. Lawn tennis arrives as boom hits Tidioute May 27, 1582.
Grand Valley community reports visitors from Cassadaga and Tidioute, school progress under Miss Susie Clark, and Miss Grace Pierce teaching Center school. Whaley’s lumber and upcoming mill, Sayre farm changes, new grist mill, stage line from Sheffield, bark peeling by pigeon hunters, travel to New York, and a construction accident yielding a thumb loss are noted. Mrs. Nomer Horton improves after illness. D M Howard enhances Williams House business. May 27 1552 Gleaner.
Ground Out by Our Own Musician summarizes several May social events hosted by Ludlow ladies at Mrs Eldred Mrs Caswell and Mrs D Curtis. Local notes include Miss Gusta Turner returning to Youngsville Miss McEwen taking school duties, and California departure of Miss Townley. Also reported are brook trout sales to JF Eddy and logging at H & Co mill with substantial clear lumber yields.
The P. and E. work train is not up here as often as before. Jim completed his garden renovation. Andy Hall of Rochester is visiting, allegedly attacking Bates.
Loans and discounts include overdrafts and U S bonds to secure circular. Other stocks and bonds. due from approved reserve ages and from other National and State banks. Real estate, furniture and fixtures. Checks and other cash items. Bills of other banks. Fractional currency nickels and cents. Legal Tender Note redemption fund.
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