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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1889
Page
3
Local notes from Warren describe Thanksgiving mood as Boston Courier poem references, shop notices, births and arrivals, sales on wood, new shoes by C P Northrop, Bargain Store move to Liberty street, and Y M C A meetings, with a brief weekly schedule and church observances.
The column lists numerous local movements and health updates from Warren and surrounding towns. Notables include Mrs. Ed Bell and son returning to Olean New York Al Davis nearly recovered and on the street Miss Josie Siegel returning to New York Hon C W Stone back in Harrisburg Grace Davis visiting Warren Aunt E L Davis wedding trip notes Willard White in town with hat banter Mrs A P Trushel moving to Philadelphia Will C Allan and wife visiting Hickory editor L Rogers elected McKean County Treasurer Country editors and D C Treasurers remarks Mrs L R Freeman departing for Pittsburgh additions to A A Davis Co store Diphtheria scare subsiding local lectures and library events Gen Hart Rantt monument fund drive Warren Hotel changes remains of John A McConnell G A R funeral Consumers Gas Co progress and stock offerings.
A 1889 Warren Pa notice lists names of ladies and gentlemen with uncalled letters at the post office. It warns that all letters not claimed within two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. dated November 13, 1889, by R. A. Love, P. M. Warren.
The session began Monday morning. The Home Mutual Life Association of Pa. vs. W C Rowland resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for 27 dollars and 2 cents. Other cases for the same plaintiff were continued. Mary S Logan vs D Beaty was continued. Tiffany Ewing Co. vs B Morton ended with a verdict for the defendant.
Rev P Doerr preached at the usual hour. Sunday School moved to 2 PM for now. A basket picnic is planned in Union Halls Saturday evening the 16th. Willard White of Boston visited town. Mrs L Mages of Ottawa is staying with Mrs J E Wheeler. John Koebly moved into Schimmelfeng’s former premises. Fred Birchard is recovering from typhoid. A daughter arrived to A R Sanborn’s family on Nov 3. J Norris spent Monday in Kane. Chas Schimmelfeng visited Erie. Lena Ridelsperger of Warren visited Mrs A R Sanporn last week. Community health cited as good.
Under a 1889 law approved by Governor Beaver county commissioners elected hereafter will be paid three dollars and fifty cents per day for days actually worked. They must file an itemized sworn statement of duties from the previous year. Traveling expenses for the poor directors and commissioners are to be paid from the county treasury. The acts may increase demand for the office, per the Wellsboro Agitator.
The text argues rheumatic sufferers should use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters before pain peaks to prevent pain and long term suffering. It claims the remedy eliminates the rheumatic virus from blood, warns rheumatism can threaten the heart, and notes relief for dyspepsia kidney issues malaria and nervousness.
The Teachers Institute starts Monday in Warren with day sessions at the Court House and evening sessions at Library Hall. Notable speakers include Profs. A. B. Miller, R. D. Crawford, Alex Frye, Henry Houck and Mrs. W. D. Hinckley among others. Delegates are urged to prepare by scheduling county school board meetings and electing representatives for the Wednesday Directors session.
The writer reports Pernambuco under military rule amid rioting sparked by a governor’s daughter's elopement with a Black man. He describes Olinda and old Recife landmarks, cheap fruits, a trip along narrow streets, a confessional box episode, and a firsthand note on local perceptions. He also mentions a prank sketch on marble with muriatic acid and a reputation as a chemical expert.
A long list of grand jurors and traverse jurors from Abbott Webster Freehold to Watt Moses Pittsfield for December and the surrounding area, with occupations noted. The final line promotes Ayer's Pills for constipation indigestion headaches liver complaints and purgative use.
The Warren store run by A Weiss advertises overhauled stock of fashionable clothing for men and boys, with Spring suits highlighted and money saving offers. A H Johnson offers cash for rags and old items from his Johnson's Exchange room. Merck Drug Store touts Dr Wilbur's Cough and Consumption Cure. G W Snyper’s green grocery offers shell oysters, clams and fruit plus confectionery cigars and tobacco.
The Standard Oil Company has acquired the Globe Refinery in Pittsburg the Freedom Refinery and the Craig Pipeline to the Washington oil fields. The Globe Refinery ranks among the nation’s largest and has long opposed Standard. Sale terms were not disclosed.
Advertisement notes a Spring delivery demand for two million feet of Round Hemlock Timber addressed to 8. C. Williams, 9061 East Liverpool Ohio. Also promotes Davis Drug Store cigars, C. P. Northrop shoes and custom framing services.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Dickson Manufacturing Co showcases a 54 foot diameter gun metal wheel weighing 200 tons with a 29 ton shaft designed by E D Levitt Jr. for the Calumet and Heele Mining Co. It will lift mine refuse with four foot wings, moving sand and water to cover an acre each day. Fifteen freight cars needed for shipment. Total cost $100000.
Property trades across Warren and nearby towns list buyers and amounts led by Robt Patrick to J T Estep and multiple deeds to Deerfield Glade Warren Sheffield and Eldred. Notable items include McKelvy to National Oil Co for 3500 and Dinsmoor Cable sale for 15009. Also a Hall’s Hair Renewer ad and children’s shoes sale mention.
A Pennsylvania state suit awarded the commonwealth forty thousand dollars from Credit Mobilier for taxes. The report details regional tax data, bank counts, and local civic notes including new depots, a Clarion Normal School hall project, and rail timekeeping plans.
Scattered results show Dr J A Love five votes for Coroner and BF Morris eighteen votes for Warren Academy Trustee. Recapitulation lists Boyer over Bigler 1162 Nutting over McIntyre Gibbs 1121 Peirce over Davies 2407 Hunter over Hertzel 2338 Strong over
Warren Pa merchants George Ball promotes low prices and large stock for fall and winter wear. He highlights overcoats suits gloves underwear shirts and hats with claims of bulk buying and aggressive pricing at 338 and 340 Water St.
The Century will print Joseph Jeffersons Autobiography in a new volume with illustrations and portraits. The issue will cover his early stage days and the creation of Rip Van Winkle, plus anecdotes from his family in a multi generation acting lineage. Notable contributors include Amelia Barr Frank Stockton Mark Twain and H H Boyesen. Subscriptions are four dollars per year and begin with November featuring Marks Twain A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
Promises a large stock of cloaks wraps and dress goods with low prices. Schools to inspect items include plush coats at 19.00, dress flannels 25 to 75 cents, new novelties at 50 cents, and muslin underwear at 25 cents. Claims best makes and lowest prices in Warren counter trade. Includes hosiery line with Smith and Angel Fast Dye Hosiery guaranteed.
The ad proclaims Sol Cohn & Co at 336 Main Street selling over 100 suits at 8 to 12 dollars with prices for boys suits from 1.50 and up. Corduroy boys suits for ages 5 to 12 priced at 2 dollars. It touts custom tailoring and a guaranteed trade.
Wanted now to purchase 500 cords of rock chestnut or oak stave bolts 24 inches long with cash on delivery. J. W. Agrelius, Youngsville, Pa. Also prescriptions carefully compounded and fresh drugs of all descriptions at Geo. W. Davis' Drug Store.
At Jamestown New York on November 5 1889 Lucius Smith and Eila Ulrich both of North Clarendon Pennsylvania were united in marriage by Reverend D L McCrea.
Mary Philipina Lenhart died in Warren on November 9 1889 at age 3 years 5 months 16 days after brief illness. Edith May Jemison died in Warren on November 11 1889 at age 3 weeks 4 days, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Jemison.
The Leading Fashionable Clothier, Tailor, Hatter and Furnisher advertises its location at 838 and 340 Water Street Wear ren Warren. Established in 1856, it claims to be the oldest store in Warren.
The Ohio Farmer, a national leading agricultural journal, is offered for the remainder of this year and all of next for only one dollar. With over sixty five thousand subscribers nationwide and extensive advertising, it delivers a large, reliable weekly 16 pages 64 columns, 52 issues per year. Specimen copy and Premium List free upon request from Cleveland Ohio.
Saw mill for sale complete with capacity to saw up to 10 000 feet of lumber per day. Interested parties apply to J W Agrelius in Youngsville Pennsylvania. 4stf
In business for fifteen years the firm pledges continuation in Fire Life and Accident Insurance for patrons into the millennial period should Brown-Sequard’s Elixir prove effective. Morris & Mullen advertise Arnica and Oil Liniment for horses and humans at 25 and 50 cents. A lost promissory note for 120 dollars to C. F. Bridenbaker payable at Warren Savings Bank was reported lost on Liberty Street Saturday November 2, with notice forbidding any use.
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