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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1886
Page
1
Warren County Agricultural Association meets in Warren at Court House on the last Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. President, Chas. Lott. secretary, Willis Cowan. treasurer, W.B. Acocks. All farmers invited to attend.
Poem reflects a seeker’s retreat from daily life into quiet with God. It speaks of pain, sorrow, and the blessing of the cross, noting the soul’s growth in secluded fellowship and the remembered Father’s smile. The verse thanks God for stillness, hidden paths, and the Gethsemane-like experience.
Fragmentary schedule lists arrivals and departures across lines including Erie, Kane, Oil Express, and Express services. Mentions Warren, Dunkirk, and Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg routes with various times in EST.
The document names Burgess Albert W Morck and lists town council members F M Knapp Joseph Walkerman August Morck Jr Robert Mackay Wm Schnur A A Davis C Smith Pa Bayer J W Crawford Clerk C H Meacham Surveyor Geo C Haminton School Directors Rev W A Rankin C C Thompson Chas Dinsmoor J M Siegfried A J Hazeltine ee Langworthy Assessor G H Ames Justices of the Peace Geo O Cornelius R Schnur Constable A Dalrymple Chief Fire Dept Fred E Windsor 1st Assistant Will Allan 2d Assistant Al J Spinner H E Brown Notaries Public D I Ball C Dinsmoor O F Hoffman Ozro Nesmith W D Hinckley
A compiled roster names Congressmen, state and county officials serving Warren County and surrounding areas. It lists positions from Congressman W L Scott to County Superintendent C D Arird with multiple judges, clerks, auditors, and department heads across Warren, Youngsville, Farmington, Sugar Grove, and adjacent towns.
On and after June 14 1884 railway pouches operating with schedules from 7 45 A M to 9 00 A M and various routes including Corry Erie Bradford Dunkirk Sugar Grove Lander Germany Pa and Kane are listed with times and destinations. The postmaster is barred from delaying any pouch beyond its time and all pouches close 95 minutes before listed times. S. Alden P M P & E road to Kane V V & P road to Titus to Oil City.
A trimmed index enumerates 44 Warren County post offices by township including Brokenstraw Youngsville Irvine Matthews Run Cherry Grove Corydon Cornplanter North Warren Columbus Tidioute Parthenia Grand Valley Eagle East Branch Sanford Germany Freehold Lottsville Bear Lake Lander Kinzua Stonebank North Clarendon Tiona Russell Ackley Pittsfield Garland Torpedo Dugal Sugar Grove Chandler Valley Sheffield Barnes Spring Creek West Spring Creek Scofield Enterprise Fagundus McGraw Galen Slater Cobham Warren C H Clarendon
Details include Methodist Protestant Anglican Scandinavian and Catholic services with times. Methodist Protestant and Anglican hold 11 AM and 7 PM services with Sabbath school. Scandinavian services 10 AM and 7 PM. Catholic masses 8 AM morning mass on weekdays with catechism at 2:30 PM and vespers at 7:30 PM.
Listings for Laban Lodge No. 52 K of H Norfolk lodge groups with meeting nights and venues. Details cover North Star Lodge 241 AYM Occidential HRA Chapter 235 Warren Commandery 63 K T Warren Lodge 339 IOOF and Carroll Lodge 102 AO of U W Warren Lodge 481 K of P Conewango Lodge 251 ICGT Warren Council R T of T Resert Blum Lodge 249 DOH with meeting evenings at various halls and blocks.
The Cheyenne Leader recounts how Colonel Stanley rode beside Stuart at Yellow Tavern and was fatally wounded, later surviving in hospitals in Richmond. After recovery he served again, later migrating to Brazil and California with his faithful nurse Mammy by his side until death.
A New York Evening Post account describes dogfish as highly dangerous to fishermen. They travel in large schools to prey on mackerel and nets, injuring handlers and drowning at least one fisherman off Nantucket. Dogfish measure about two to three feet near the harbor.
An interview with a veteran steeple climber describes his ascent of a church spire as crowds watched. He explains fear management, the call of the work, and his near falls including a seventy foot tumble, injuries, and renewed commitment to the perilous craft.
Russian artist Vassili Vereschagin recounts memories of Gen. Skobeleff from Turkestan days. He notes Skobeleff’s courage exceeded only by his superstition, detailing exploits and quirks such as charging Turcomans alone for fun, fearing an overturned salt-stand, and swimming a horse across the Danube, yet avoiding rooms with three lit candles.
A California saw mill worker was struck in the throat by a steel piece that cut his windpipe. He coughed up the object and is reported to be doing well.
The article argues success in floriculture hinges on proper plant care rather than high expenditure. It notes many buyers spend heavily on rare specimens but neglect them, while a bed of geraniums petunias lantanas and other easy plants, well cared for, outperforms high maintenance rarities.
A snapshot of scattered notes touches on gold prices in Buenos Aires, wheat acreage in India, beef shipments from Fort Worth, and political shifts in Arkansas. Other items include a 2,300 foot tunnel in Bridgeport for waterworks, color dyed cattails in Boston, and a 250 year old Curtis house demolition in West Roxbury.
A year after Tippecanoe the Rat Terrier died, the writer recalls his charm and tricks. Tip learned to dance, aided cows and chickens on commands, guarded the home, and even visited a country church to delight Sunday school children. His friend Joe carried his grave and the boys buried him in a chosen spot.
A promotional notice markets Warren Mart and the Weekly Press of Philadelphia as a combined family reading package for $1.75 in advance. The Press is described as an eight page Republican weekly with market reports, farm section, women and youth features and a strong local content package. The Warren Mart supplies home and local news, making the duo a complete general reading matter for families in Warren County.
73 year old Mrs Phoebe Chesley of Peterson Clay County Iowa reports kidney trouble and lameness for years. After using Electric Bitters she claims all pain is gone and she can do housework again. Bottle 50c at A W Morck’s Drug Store.
Business men are reminded that the mail office provides premier facilities for all kinds of job printing. They use top stock and guarantee low prices for quality work. Obtain prices before placing orders.
J L Pierce proprietor of Warren Steam Dyeing Scouring and Laundry announces readiness to handle all work in first class shape. Employs only first class workmen and guarantees quality or no charge. Goods sent by mail stage or express receive careful attention. Pierce will pay carrying charges on packages over five dollars. Correspondence solicited.
The florist of Williamsport Pa Harry Chaapel advertises a good Warren reputation as an honorable dealer of choice plants and flowers at low rates He fills orders for bulbs for planting and winter flowering plants All in want of cut flowers bouquets and house decorations should try him Send for his latest catalogue.
A reading from a Warren County Temperance section reports the opening of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Minneapolis. Miss Willard welcomed British delegates led by Margaret Bright Lucas with a ceremonial greeting and God Save the Queen. Delegates from Britain Canada and the Sandwich Islands attend as the Casino Opera House hosts opening sessions and harmony between North and South is highlighted.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a small sugar coated remedy for constipation. It claims the pellets are pleasant, safe, and effective for sedentary individuals and contrast them with old large drastic pills abandoned by sensible people.
A physician near here touts Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic to cleanse blood regulate functions and restore nerves. He also sells Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey and Dr Fenner's Golden Relief for cough pain or burns through local dealers and druggists.
A low cost way to beautify winter homes uses morning glory vines. Plant three to four seeds in each pot, keep soil moist, and provide support as they climb frames by a sunny south window. Other climbers may be used, but morning glory is easiest and most reliable.
To test its curative powers for coughs colds and lung ailments Dr Kings New Discovery is being given away for a limited time at A W Mercks Drug Store. Call for a trial bottle free with large bottles priced at 1.00.
The Mantel Bed is showcased as a space saving furniture novelty that folds into a mantel when not in use. It claims to occupy only about fifteen inches of room and offers an elegant display option.
Old newspaper ad touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Promises cure or money refunded with satisfaction guaranteed and 25 cent price per box sold by A. W. Morck.
A Keystone Clothing Store display highlights a great variety of children's suits, offering options for young wearers with different sizes and styles. The feature emphasizes affordability and range to appeal to families shopping for school and dress occassions.
The notice promotes the Mart and the new Family Atlas of the World available for $2 in advance. It claims the atlas alone is worth $2 and cannot be bought elsewhere in Warren county at lower rates. It urges readers to subscribe now.
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