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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1883
Page
3
The report notes district wide alarms with bells rung in increasing taps. District 1 issues a general alarm with one bell tap repeated. District 2 issues a general alarm with two taps repeated. District 3 issues a general alarm with three taps repeated.
The document enumerates elected and appointed officials including Burgess Geo P Orr Aldermen council members A Conarro and others, school directors led by R P King, an assessor John Heible, justices of the peace Geo O Cornelius and R Schuur, constables E Walker, and notaries D J Ball C H Noyes H J Brown and others.
The document names state and county offices including State Senator J. W. Lee and Assembly C. M. Shortt with Warren and surrounding towns credited for roles such as President Judge W. J. Brown and Sheriff E. A. Allen. Other positions include Prothonotary Dios A. Weible, Treasurer M. Knapp, County Commissioners Benj Ellis and others, Surveyor D. K. Wheelock, Coroner J. J. Burroughs, District Attorney Wm Swanson, Auditors N. P. Curtis L. Putnam and A. S. Dalrymple, and County Supt. C. D. Arird.
The notice lists weekly service times for multiple denominations including Presbyterian Metronopist Baptist Lutheran Evangelical Scandinavian and Catholic parishes. Each entry names the pastor and gives morning and evening service hours with Sunday School times.
Local fraternal groups announce meeting schedules across Amory and Warren. EBEN N Forp Post No. 336 and Warren Lodge of I O O F hold weekly or biweekly sessions in various halls. K of P, D O H, A Y M, and other orders list regular Thursday or Monday meetings with venue details and times. officials invite visitors.
For a few days only Plain Goblets 75 cents per dozen Engraved Goblets 1 dollar per dozen Solid stem Cake Stands 35 cents to reduce stock Gero P Orr & Co offer 2000 yards Velvets Plushes Velveteens in new shades at prices to suit buyers Colors to match dress goods O H Hunter & Son introduced Saequing line
Patterns that mirror latest designs in New York and Paris fashion gain popularity for elegant style and perfect fit. Johnson & Sizerrero agents note Geo. Ball makes to order handsome suits at astonishing prices. Also new soft and stiff hats displayed. call early to see the latest cloths and styles.
A customer is invited to leave his measurements for a suit at Sol Cohn and Co Keystone clothiers. The notice emphasizes precise sizing and timely fitting services.
Jacob Keller offers a large stock of imported and domestic cloths in fall and winter styles. He outfits dress suits business suits fine overcoats and neat pants with options to fit. Located on the second floor corner of Second and Liberty streets.
Sure cure advertised for kidney and bladder troubles. For sale at M. Mead's.
Local items report vote calls and political talk plus arrivals and openings. The Allegheny rafting stage looms as the 65th Buffalo rifle team is due Thursday or Friday. New livery barns, Exchange block completion, and post office rental news appear alongside sales at Ridelsperger and Baltzinger restaurants. Memorial services for Luther, dancing schools, insurance agency changes, and social visits fill a page of community briefs.
Box paper fine line. Send your collars and cuffs to American Steam Laundry. Warren office at A. A. Davis & Co.'s. Goods called for and received.
Black and Colored Silks offered at deep discounts after Gainet Silk purchases. 19 inch gros grain at 66 cents, 20 inch at 94 cents, 21 inch at 1.19, plus 21 inch Cashmere Black Silk. Full line of colored silks Ottomans Velvets and more bought at least 50 percent under value. Opposite the suspension bridge.
An observer tallies crates and baskets of peaches sold this season totaling 576 crates and 148 baskets, plus 256 crates of pears and 45 bushels not in crates, suggesting Warren could rival larger fruit markets.
A. M. Kent from Corry sails with seven carpenters and laborers to central Florida to erect a handsome dwelling. He ships window frames doors and other parts from Corry. Major Stevens and a Jamestown carpenter Wolcott join the party. The home stands near Eustis just south of Lake Harris. Kent plans to return north after completion to move his family to orange groves for winter.
The Grand Trunk has introduced the largest locomotive in America built in Portland Maine. It features 22 inch cylinders seven foot driving wheels and a sixty ton weight. September earnings of the Buffalo New York and Philadelphia Railroad show a net increase of 9812 75 over last year. Trains between Buffalo and Pittsburgh on the B N Y P line now run through Oil City solid via the Valley road.
Postal notice lists residents with unclaimed letters in Warren Pa including Alphonse Hurst James Breed Helen Brown Charles Crawford Miles L I Carlson Hilma Mextran John Charistre A T Marshall O Dunham L K Olson Severina Dill Chas Porter Celia Forsberg J M Peterson Hans Flynn Christofer Pinkerton John Grant D L Page V Green Deila Rust Geo Harmes Margret Rumbaugh G W Hauerd Mrs Rust Geo B Henry Jell Toressnyt Heim Lydia Utegg F W Johnson Jennie Werver H K Johnson Carl Wilston Mark Lindelad Klara Whaley Susan A caller urged to quote advertising date before letters are sent to Dead Letter Office.
Four men aged 30, 30, 21 and unknown from Erie and Kane vanished after crossing the bay in a sail and clinker boat. The sail boat was found bottom up with Eyster’s gun and satchel. the clinker bow was stove near the light house. Eyster's body was recovered Saturday afternoon, leaving wives and children behind. Russell was a noted lakeman. Eyster formerly lived in Ridgway.
Sugar Grove Pa November 3 1883. In response to Ledger article on D W Buel candidate for County Treasurer the letter alleges Buel enlisted 1864 from Sugar Grove Township for money refused township bonds and took a note of Mrs Frederick Miles for 1000 to cover bounty and that his father boasted he voted Democratic while others fear McAuley bail can be secured locally with Citizens support.
Read headquarters counsel Warren Pennsylvania November 1 1883 urges voters to back Republican slate including Livsey Niles McAuley Wheelock and Alden. Warns extra session cost five hundred thousand dollars and calls for mobilizing every Republican to ensure turnout and victory on election day.
Jamestown reports several burglaries tied to city airs and a note on a successful Teachers Institute in Youngsville. A Tuesday marriage unites C A Slone of Jamestown with Minnie Acox of Corry at the bride's grandmother's home in Corry.
At Mrs. P. H. McConnell's house a local Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle group organized Corydon C U C with Mrs. P. McConnell as president. F J Morrison elected Greek teacher, later forced to American literature, about $7 yearly cost, annual 50 cent fee, 76 page monthly magazine, and broad reach including Canada England and beyond.
The October field report notes 27 more wells than September but a drop of 319 barrels in new production. October output totals 4 381 barrels from 320 wells versus 4 700 barrels from 293 wells in September. Drilling remains heavy in aging fields where returns are limited.
Henry Ward Beecher argues wealth should not be hoarded but used to enrich communities with libraries parks and beauty. He stresses self denial as path to prosperity and contrasts frugality across groups while defending personal enjoyment of one’s house and possessions.
The Warren Ledger editorials accuse McAuley of faults and alleged deputy ties to S H Evans while defending Buel. The letter argues the Ledger spreads bias to influence the election and urges Republicans to vote straight party lines.
A patent issued Sept 27 1883 describes a five foot high cylindrical cask with 250 300 planting holes around its body for berries and a central perforated irrigation pipe. The device rests on a mobile base and can rotate to balance sunlight and heat, enabling early berries on a small ground area. N Dingman Warren Pa is listed as the agent and rights holder with sale of tanks and land rights.
The notice promotes the quality and quantity of made up clothing and the Finest suits available to order at 801 Cohn & Co clothiers tailors and hatters.
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