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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1890
Page
3
A brief home matters item reflects on Thanksgiving mood in Washington with a Thanksgiving Day note. It mentions oil closing Tuesday at 72 and questions readers about their readings. It also notes the Y M C A week of prayer and a seasonal reminder about winter habits.
Purely personal items from Warren report Mrs. Geo Rathbun ill with typhoid, visits by A B Riggs preacher from Brooklyn, improving sick list, state convention attendance, sudden death in the area, and a new Warren Brick Company charter. Also notes on trains, burglaries, local business ads, and civic notices with multiple names and places.
Local retailer advertises the best 25 cent hosiery in Warren Harris and Jarvis. The bold claim spotlights affordable stockings likely drawing shoppers to the store for budget fashion basics.
The Relief Association aided thirty families with 516 donated articles and 507 disbursed, nine on hand. Since October 1889 it has received 202.43 dollars, spent 187.35, with 15.08 dollars on hand. Twenty five baskets of provisions brought Merrie Christmas to as many families. Gas company provided eight reduced rate and two free gas assists. A benefactor, George Wetmore, sent ten dollar Merrie Christmas donations for two years, then asked his name be withheld. Urgent requests remain for sickness and dependents. Donations may be sent to officers or Mrs J M Davings, Pres. Relief Association.
Auction set for Saturday November 22 1890 at 1 PM selling three cows one yearling lumber wagon bobsleds double harness Perry mower harrow plow cultivator 75 sap buckets 100 bushels oats cash under 5 dollars else nine months with good endorsed paper. M A Sinner Eaton.
Dennis signs off from Salt River voyage after a political rift aboard the vessel. He rails at Democratic critics and praises Republicans for defending their birthright and principles. The note envisions a two year layover on Salt River and a return after the next election.
The premier Warren county shop under A. Weiss unveils a refitted storefront stocked with a large selection of serviceable and fashionable clothing for all ages. Summer suits and boys’ wear are emphasised as money saving options for shoppers in the area.
The Century Magazine marks twenty years with the November number featuring an illustrated article by Theodore L. De Vinne and a rich display of magazine printing progress. It maintains its high literary and artistic standards despite showcasing extensive illustrations and varied content.
Reduced fares offered by D A V and P rail for Thanksgiving from November 27 to December 1 with tickets to Eastern points, New York to Boston and beyond, and westward routes. Call station at 311 Hazel Street for details. Also donation day announced for Brookville Memorial Home by Woman's Relief Corps on November 18 with Warren W R C collectors ready at Hickory Street site to accept clothing, bedding and groceries.
Oil City plans a Browning Club while Mercer county forms a Farmers Alliance. M A Myers & Co in West Spring Creek Pa sell stock at cost for cash. Saxton ballot law works well in election. Boston Athletic Club record set by E B Bloss in hop skip and jump. Oil strike reported on Watson farm Howe twp could open new fields. C P Bucklin sells dry goods to Patterson Co with archway link. Chautauqua Assembly to emphasize American topics next summer. Vineyards show slim harvest due to snow and mud. Cummins yields seventy tons from twelve acres at about fifty dollars per ton.
The Journal notes a 899 vote plurality for Almon A. Van Dusen over Terrie B. Fisher in Chautauqua County County Judge race. It blames abuse and misrepresentation of Fisher, while expressing respect for his long service and describing the defeat as a straight Democratic win aided by dissatisfied Republicans.
In Mercer County the State Supreme Court denied Geo E Sparrow a writ of mandamus to force a retail liquor license. Judge Medard refused the license citing temperate habits and local conditions. Paxson cautioned on discretionary but not arbitrary decisions, noting petitions and remonstrances weighed in the outcome.
Old friends in Warren county note Loren Blodget transfers nearly 400000 square feet in Washington D C to Edward Collins for 543316 dollars. Blodget relinquishes all claim to his share of the estate after years of family efforts to settle a land dispute dating back over a century.
W L Daruina offers to pay buyers expenses to Erie for factory visit to inspect Colby piano production details. He states his Warren address receives letters weekly and pledges to call if requested to provide particulars.
Nov 10 report from Youngsville recounts campaign aftermath and local happenings. Dr Jacobs ill. Alger improving at home. Piersons back from Western trip. Jacksons settled at Garfield House. Election bets noted with payoffs for Republicans. Mead the Hay Presser faded after results. Lyon home burned Friday. insured. C Agrelius won largest vote for Co. Commissioner in borough history but not elected. Max.
Nov 7 items note visits across towns, church meetings, and residents socializing. Hinsdale of Sugar Grove, J J Willson of Elk guest of father, Mrs Braley ill, Florence Braley returns from Lander, and prayer meetings flourishing. Stanton Brothers busy on Thompson Ru land lumber track.
An ad urges farmers to subscribe to the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette for $2 yearly. It proclaims the paper as farmers’ friend, promising legislative coverage and trusted market reports for buying and selling in Pittsburg, urging immediate subscription via Mart office.
Warren County voters select candidates for local offices including Prohibition measures and county posts. Notable names cited include Hyatt for Lieutenant Governor Dunn for Secretary Internal Affairs Boulton for Congress McWilliams Register Harmon County Commissioners and Auditors elected, with various party or ticket results and recount-style totals. The fragment lists multiple pairs of candidates and results such as Alden over ONeill and Briggs over all with large numeric tallies.
The writer warns farmers against dealing with traveling agents who push other makes for higher commissions or locate new fields to work. Local dealers stock parts and stand by guarantees, while notes signed for strangers’ goods can surface with altered terms. Patronize home merchants, pay taxes, and avoid signing uncertain documents.
An analysis contrasts rustic cheap bitters with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, praising the branded tonic as a superior remedy. It argues counterfeit preparations fail to rival the stomach tonic’s proven record against malaria dyspepsia nervousness kidney trouble constipation and rheumatic ailments.
Advertises various alcoholic beverages with home delivery options. Six quarts for five dollars or one dollar per quart. Silver Age Rye at one fifty per bottle or twelve for fifteen. Wines domestic and foreign from fifty cents upward. Catalog and price list available from Max Klein, 82 Federal Street, Allegheny, Pa.
Prime butter, fall cream cheese, and fresh eggs are consistently stocked at Clarkson and Parker wide in wholesale and retail channels. The items appear regularly in daily inventory at the store and distribution outlets.
A list of real estate transfers from a 1890 week ending report. A. Foust and wife transfer to J. P. Laving Jr at Brokenstraw for 1000 dollars. P. M. White and wife to J. Hallahan at Warren for 95. J. K. Jones to Mrs. I. Stricker at Tidbute for 900. R. M. Logan et al to J. Doud at Southwest Valley for value. J. Schanz and wife to A. Witz at Glade for 350. S. Spinte and wife to J. L. Wistrand at Brokenstraw for 500. J. J. Nesmith and wife to C. W. Gemmil at Warren for 1800. B. Carr to T. Bines at Mead for 390. D. I. Newbold to M. L. Patch at Brokenstraw for 209. H. J. Muse and wife to C. Swanson at Glade. J. Klinkhammer and wife to A. Morck at Glade for 700. PD. Gross and wife to L. Gross at Freehold for 450. L. Gross to H. Gross at Freehold for 200. George Campbell of Hopkinsville Ky notes Burdock Blood Bitters as best for blood and stomach. office can cheerly and promptly assist.
Fifty one inch Gormley and Jeffrey bicycle in good condition offered at fifty dollars. Call or write Hunter and Jarvis Warren Pa. Also prescriptions carefully compounded and a range of drugs at Geo Davis Drug Store. Try the Mary and the Phila Weekly Press for one dollar seventy five cents.
Theo dore Pfaffin praises the Colby Piano Co. Erie Pa for its style C mahogany piano noting splendid tone and touch. The letter highlights Pfaffin as a seasoned piano salesman and critic with lifelong exposure to first class instruments.
An advertisement from Warren Pa offers Domestic and Wilson sewing machines at low prices. Contact F A Coasts at 112 East Water Street for sales in person or by installment.
Marriage notice from October 30 1890 reports Fred P McKinney of Youngsville Pennsylvania and Miss Josephine Bull of Freehold Pennsylvania wed by J P William Northrop Jr at the Thomas House Busti New York. Davis age 11 years 10 months 2 days noted in Tidioute on October 6 1890.
In Grade November 6 1890 Mary widow of Philip Hinkie deceased aged 64 years.
George Ball promotes fall gentlemen s apparel with Dunlap Stetson Rossmore hats overcoats ties silk handkerchiefs and suitings ready to order at moderate prices urging inspections and visits to view the fashionable line as cooler weather approaches.
Pusuisuers Warren Mall touts Winslow Rand Watson High Life Java and Mocha Coffee as the favorite of connoisseurs. The brand is distributed by Goopricu Frntman in the Popular Grocery House. Also noted are crackers and sweet goods from Holmes Coutts marketed by Goopmen Fratman in New York City.
New York City origin May 18 1890 promotion for Crown Acme Oil described as water white flame safe high fire tested refined oil. Sold only in Warren by Goopricu Feneman, advertised as smoke free and suitable for family use.
A 1890 letter from F Schumaker Milling Co promotes White Cloud Flour as the old reliable brand. It urges citizens of the city to buy the flour exclusively at Popular Grocers, Goorricu & Fentman, noting its unmatched quality.
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