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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1877
Page
3
The Warren Mail reports on a variety of town happenings including an auction of L. Gregry's clothing store by Sheriff Brace, Sundays closed for barber shops, Local entertainment notices, new building activity, and a death from intoxication with death details. The piece also notes candy pulls, oyster suppers, and upcoming community events at churches and associations.
At a meeting in Warren last Friday evening the group elected President Mary E Brown Vice President Hattie Shattuck Secretary Ida Russell Treasurer Nettie Hull and an Executive Committee Sebrina James Alice Parmlee Lillie E Schnur plus Hattie Shattuck Poor Committee Lucy James May Lacy and Sarah McLeod The next meeting is set for Friday evening Nov 16 at Miss Jessie Davis topic business requires full attendance A reception followed with oysters and light fare offered to friends and described with playful gossip and smiles
E. C. Cook offers the finest stock of stationery in Warren with easy viewing of goods. Visit or call to examine the selection and prices.
Uxcramep Letters In Warren Pa Post Office announce uncollected mail for several named individuals dated Saturday Nov 10 1877. Names listed include Arther Bowers James Donovan Wm L Dearth Dewitt Harry Hewitt Emma Mealmant Frank Morris E F Richi ey O L Stanton Kerry Smith and F Sibley. All items not claimed within four weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. O C Allen P M.
Orders left at the store or with his agent will receive prompt attention.
A WAG proposes a witty opening for choirs, claiming that “Lord have mercy on us, miserable singers” is suitable. It adds that the line should instead be “Lord have mercy on the congregation” at times.
A scaffold collapse at the new Catholic Church in Warren on Saturday forenoon November 3 killed Michael Kennedy and De Vogh and seriously injured four others. The wind caused eleven temporarily secured rafters to fall, after workers failed to secure them, with O Neill and Val Meek slightly hurt. Kennedy, about 26 and recently married, and De Vogh died within hours. Kennedy’s funeral drew a large crowd. De Vogh’s body was sent to Meadville.
A Norfolk rail crash on November 1 near Ridgeway killed four crewmen and injured many. Engineer William Collinge and fireman Morris Farrell of the express died, along with freight crew Calvin Shearer and William Stephens. A fifth man, William Gallagher, died the same night. A large funeral service and lodge procession followed for Collinge, described as an English born veteran with thirteen years without an accident.
The Cohan and Budworth Combination presented a highly sensational drama at the Opera House last evening. Noting Mr Cohan as a skilled dancer and actor, Budworth as Ethiopian characters, with Ed Lynch Ida Gardner and Emma Ludlow receiving emphasis. Admission 25 cents. They perform next at Roscoe Hall Warren on Nov 13 and 14. reserved tickets at Wells Noyes Drug Store.
Report of D B Bernard Chief of Police shows total arrests twelve for the month. Drunkenness count five, vagrancy two, fighting two, selling without license two, stealing one. Vagrants applying for lodgings eighty eight. driven from town forty. Fines and costs imposed totaling one hundred thirty nine dollars and ninety eight cents.
A Ledger reporter De Witt is chided for biased election reporting. The piece accuses him of duplicity and of spreading untrue claims about Democrats, defending past officials, and predicting defeat for Mr Barnes. The author urges learning to follow advised fairness.
A Warren borough resident accuses Ex-Sheriff Davis of stuffing ballots to favor Barnes in an election. The letter claims Davis urged not to split tickets, yet split tickets overwhelmingly backed Barnes, reducing Radeker’s expected lead to seven votes. The writer calls for Davis’s resignation amid strong party tensions.
On election night at the Democratic headquarters the mood turned foul as Radeker’s death was deemed an innocent tragedy. The crowd unleashed harsh profanity blaming Swedes Ist National Bank Foundry and renegades within the party. The room filled with anger and a sulfurous stench, forcing a rag burn the next day to reuse the space.
Commentary laments Radeker's defeat in a major contest and notes the rarity of earning a borough figurehead honor. It contrasts expectations with reality, saying he had to fish and cut bait and went without the fish.
RavEker proclaims he will resume his usual business “better off than though he had been called upon to assume the duties of the office.” The Ring faced criticism for forcing him into a position that disadvantaged him while benefiting others.
The notice warns the Sheffield Tannery runners against buying hides in Freehold where locals tan hides themselves, suggesting to avoid that supplier.
Local candidate Radeker attributes his loss to former sheriffs S. H. Davis and S. V. Davis, citing their influence and actions during campaigns and urging voters to focus on current issues.
Oysters at E Wood's are received daily by Quarter Can, offered cheaper than any other dealer in town. The notice emphasizes value and consistent supply to local customers.
Upper Salt River trip Nov 10 1877 ends with mutiny and hanging of Borough Ringsters aboard the steamer Tannery Ring. Captain Ben accuses aristocratic cusses resisting discipline as crew and passengers, while DeWitt Clinton James J P. delivers grim verdicts in a satirical political voice.
The Ledger mocks neighbors who scold Republicans and seeks solid party unity. It defends Barnes against slander about buying delegates, noting Wells was far away and that Wells spoke for Barnes on the Treasurer. The piece urges Republicans to act as a united, marching force rather than dancing to rivals’ tunes.
A brief Ledger item contrasts reactions to humor and solemnity. It notes laughter as a balm and mentions a neighbor's expected solemn stance while expressing gladness for another's ability to laugh.
The note alleges John Bell voted for Barnes, a Republican, and claims 75 Republicans favored Radeker, a Democrat. It accuses the Warren Borough Ring of pressuring independent Democrats, portraying the scene as highly irregular in local politics.
The Ledger shows 75 Sheffield backers did not deliver votes for Barnes as the party’s bread cast on the waters failed to return in ballots. The piece laments ungrateful republics, notes Barnes benefited from a list, and urges keeping it standing free of charge despite the strained outcome.
A compilation of opinions criticizes reform opponents as the whisky party and denounces Democratic duplicity in Warren and surrounding counties. It notes Unionist stances, the rise of petroleum township, local industry shifts, and praise for Ingersoll’s lectures while urging cash payment and robust Republican resolve amid statewide election results.
In Warren county the Democratic ringsters fail to sway the Swedes who remain loyal to their political convictions. The writer praises Swede resilience and compares them to their ancestors under Gustavus Adolphus, noting their Protestant, principled stance. He mocks Benjamin Franklin Pickering and urges him to explain at Squire James' office.
Attendance report from Columbus schools lists room by room pupil rosters. Room 3 under Anna Trantum has 17 present from 40 enrolled. room 2 under Jennie Atherton lists 14 from 30. room 1 under O. J. Gunning lists 13 from 38. Total in school 44, enrolled 108. School books advertised at Variety.
A Warren Dispatch excerpt reports the Warren oil district averages about six hundred barrels daily, including Glade Township and North Warren wells. Except for the State Farm, North Warren underperformed. the district’s total value barely exceeds sunk costs. The North Warren play is described as played out, with few new rigs since last June, while Bradford strikes draw attention away.
A Oil City Derrick correspondent reports the Court of Quarter Sessions appointed Wm. A Mead D. A. Dalrymple and John P. Houser to divide Deerfield township. They will meet at Shaw's Hotel on December 20 to draw the boundary between the two resulting townships. Petitions circulated in August and were widely signed by residents. Under the new plan distant voters travel fourteen miles to cast ballots. In Chautauqua County Republicans swept tickets with Sessions 1869, Parker 782, Williams 326, Hazeltine 1200, Grosvenor 700.
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