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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1890
Page
3
Warren notices report social events sales and services including theater plans for Robert Downing at Library Hall, church engagements by Rev Needham, area business promotions at Gregorys and Davis Drug, hotel changes, rail and brick industry developments, and upcoming concerts and weather notes from Warren, Pa.
Al Davis in New York hunting Christmas goods Miss Grace Stone visits her father in Harrisburg Mrs C D Eckles of Cambridgeboro Pa visits her parents in Waterstreet Assessor H S Perry rounds the town Rev Dr Riggs preaches at Presbyterian Church Rev Cheeseman to preach next Sunday Harrisburg Telegraph notes marriage engagement of Hon L Rogers and Miss Sarah C Gratz Milo Harris of Jamestown in Warren about a wagon factory A B Kehr new night shift foreman at Struthers Iron Works Mrs Dr Henry R Terry and Dr Talbot wed in Salamanca and to reside in Edinboro D B Bernard badly injured by two cars at Wetmore recovering Philip Hinkle of Glade not dead as previous report Howard buys Russell House Dr Partridge and family at Judge R Browns awaiting Waters block move Dr Acomb and others in town Masons visit Warren Howard H Hull marries Isabelle Young in Parksville N Y George Higgins defeated for President Judge praise from McKean Miner Secretary Stone gains large plurality Pattison 1650 in four counties Dr Freeman loses part of index finger in vulcanizer accident
The Supreme Court upholds Judge Brown and the prosecution in Commonwealth vs Cassieus M and Edward F Spink. After two trials, the Spinks are punished with imprisonment and a heavy fine for plotting to separate an elder brother from his wife and children by institutionalizing her.
Eight new passenger coaches were added to the D A V P railroad last week, two per train, praised for improved lighting and ventilation. Managers urge the public to ride on Thanksgiving at reduced rates to prove the line is awakening from a long sleep. If Warren had a new daypo our happiness would overflow.
Last week Monday to Friday, Hon. S S Medard of Mercer presided with Merritt and Barker present. Some cases continued. three tried with verdicts for plaintiffs in two cases and partial result in the third. D McDonald vs Jos Beterman verdict for plaintiff. L A Rogers vs Samuel Davidson verdict for plaintiff in 3865.41. R P Smiley vs T J Reynolds verdict in part as shown.
A A Davis Co uses the vacant store room adjoining for a daily exhibition of etchings photos water colors and artotypes this week. Also featured are Beaver Flats for children felts hats and a large range of framed pictures and mouldings at low prices plus plush leather goods and albums closing out at cost by N K Wendelbor.
Gilmore's Twenty Second Regiment Band of New York, led by Mr. P S Gilmore, renowned from the Boston Jubilees, will perform at Library Hall on Saturday at 2 o'clock. Soloist Miss Ida Klein of New York and basso Edward O'Mahoney will join the program, showcasing classical and popular tunes.
A mounted roster lists farmers, merchants, carpenters, lumbermen, and laborers across Conewango, Pleasant, Tidioute, Warren, Eldred, Freehold, Glade, and surrounding towns. The final item promotes Hall's Hair Renewer as a remedy for dandruff and baldness.
Report of the Sugar Grove Union School for the month ending November 14, 1890. Lists pupils with 20 days attended. stars mark those never absent or tardy. Grammar department entries show 44 enrolled and 93 percent attendance. Higher attendance in other departments and notes on cooperation requested. Principal D F Braney signs.
Oil City Blizzard reprints a tissue paper train order inviting Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members to Armory Hall Oil City on November 27 1890 for the second annual ball Thanksgiving Eve. The notice cites music by Colemans orchestra a late dress meal and a post party report with cautions about trains and crossings and a committee signature list.
The State Convention of County Commissioners met in Williamsport last Wednesday and elected officers, including President Daniel Yeakes of Montgomery and a slate of vice presidents and a secretary. Resolutions favored refunds for tax statistics expenses and the 1889 constitutional election costs, with Lancaster named for the next meeting site.
G. B. Williams hosts friends at Adelphia Kitchen 327 Water St Warren Pa on Monday December 1 1890 from 3 to 5 pm. Hosiery 25 cent best in Warren sold by Honter and Jarvis.
Dr Hoxsies Disks are praised as the supreme remedy for vocalists strengthening and clearing the voice. They are said to cure hoarseness laryngitis and cough and are priced at 26 cents.
The Carver House area in Warren hosts A. Weiss's longablished store now overhauled with a large stock of serviceable and fashionable clothing. Summer suits and boys' clothes are on hand with a claim to saving customers money. Bear this in mind.
Classified notice listing Do mestic and Wilson sewing machines for sale by F A CogsweLt Warren Pa with address 112 East Water Street Also ad for Trusher Co grocery near the iron bridge Glade Warren County promising clean stores polite service and complete stock plus a shoes bargain at B G Gregory’s store offering big savings on footwear
New stock includes dress goods blankets quilts underwear hosiery and toilet sets at one cost by N K Wendellboe. Readable fragments indicate a general dry goods listing from a period store ad highlighting priced items and a proprietor name.
Neighborhood notes report Corry’s new bank opening in January 1891. The item also catalogs local deaths, marriages, and civic updates from Crawford and surrounding counties, including Odd Fellows lodges, street railway plans, and road conditions.
A long list records conveyances with names such as M Sunday, C Haupin, W F Dalrymple, P M Smith, G R Wetmore, F Henry, and many others. Amounts range from 25 to 16,000 dollars, detailing transfers to banks, firms, and individuals across Freehold, Glade, Warren, Mead, Triumph, and El dred, among other places. An ad promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil and Burduck Blood Bitters as cures for cold hoarseness and kidney issues.
Barn NY dispatch reports three farmers killed by bulls last week as spectators recall a dehorning show. George C Wentworth led a Jersey bull to water when gored in the side. George Carter was fatally attacked by a young bull. John Carroll thrown over a fence and died from a broken neck.
County notes report good attendance at chapel meetings with several students professing faith in Christ. Mrs A Martin returns from Rome N Y in improving health. Wesley Phelps and family visit from St Catherines Ont to D Stuart's. John Stuart at Warren for court. Hattie Waters visits with Rachel Spence at Dagall. Mr and Mrs Nathan Baley of Freehold visit Waters. Mrs C J Gaunt spends week in Warren. Dora Patchen ill with typhoid. David Hazeltine near mill completion and plans to start saw. Stillwater Band Concert only lightly attended. Sterling Comedy Co. performs Thurs Fri Sat under Sugar Grove Band. hall well filled and audience pleased. Chas Jaquay returns from Butler oil field. Homer.
The piece contrasts a historic pirate imagery with modern adulteration of health products. It warns against cheap bitters and substitutes for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, noting that inferior formulations fail while genuine remedies persist against melania, dyspepsia, nervousness, kidney troubles, constipation and rheumatic ailments across continents.
An eight page weekly paper promotes subscriptions to the Farm and Fireside with offers for the Matt and the Weekly Commercial Gazette and a $1 to $2 annual price. Local ads mention groceries, toiletries, and a Crown Acme Oil, plus Thanksgiving travel discounts and ticketing from D A V and P lines via 311 Hazel Street with agents Ketreuam and Bacueter.
Thompson Hill notes a week of visits and calls with Rev H S Thomas preaching to a large stormy crowd, Linn King visiting Chandler's Valley, and Miss Lillie Lounsberry hosting a German cousin. John J Mahan and Mattie Wright marry at Marshtown, Jo sephine Peterson of Lander dies at 23, and A W Fletcher travels to North Clarendon to tend his ailing mother. Miss Mabel Clark visits Troy.
A Warren County notice promotes 50 cent underwear from Hunter and Jarvis and a wide knitting yarn selection at B. G. Gregory with no high prices. Trushel & Co. advertise complete grocery offerings and invite calls for service.
Classified items include a 51 inch Gormley and Jeffrey bicycle offered at 50 dollars, contact Hunters and Jarvis in Warren Pennsylvania. Also an assortment of prescriptions and medicines from Gro8 Davis' Drug Store with various liquor and elixir products advertised, plus mail order price lists from MAX KLEIN of Allegheny Pennsylvania.
Harper's Bazar for home and fashion publishes weekly with fashion plates, pattern sheets, and home arts content. Agnes B. Ormsbee writes on The House Comfortable, Juliet Carson on Sanitary Living, and Theodore Child on Woman in Art and History. Walter Besant and Thomas Hardy contribute serial stories.
Harper and Brothers offer per year Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly and Harper's Young People with postage free to states Canada and Mexico. Bound volumes of Harper's Bazar for three years back can be mailed or shipped free of expense if freight stays under a dollar per volume. Cloth cases available for binding sent by mail for one dollar each. Remittances by postoffice money order or draft. Newspapers may not copy this notice without express order. New York.
Harper's Weekly has not failed to justify its title as a journal of civilization. It enlarges usefulness and standards of art and literature, covers all phases of world progress, and records notable events, persons, and achievements. Special supplements will be literary and descriptive, continuing praise from press and public.
Harper’s periodicals including Harper’s Bazar Harper’s Weekly Harper’s Magazine and Harper’s Young People offer postage free to subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico. Bound volumes of Harper’s Weekly available at over one dollar per volume with binding and mail postpaid. Remittances to be sent by post office. Harper & Brothers New York.
The 1891 Harper's Magazine will continue Theodore Child South America series and Southern California pieces by Charles Dudley Warner. New items include a Craddock novel, W M Thackery drawings, a George Du Maurier illustrated novel, a Howells novelette, and London papers by Walter Besant. The magazine promises illustrated papers, varied articles, and distinguished short stories and poems.
Harper and Brothers announce postage free subscriptions within the United States Canada and Mexico. They offer bound volumes mailed postpaid at 5.00 per volume cloth cases 50 cents each and an index to volumes 70 inclusive from June 1850 to June 1855 priced at 4.00. A prospectus notes subscription start times and June December issue numbering.
Harper's Young People starts its twelfth volume on November 4 1890 presenting a rich weekly program for youths. It features serials Campmates A Story of the Plains by Kirk Munroe Men of Iron a romance by Howard Pyle Flying Hill Farm by Sophie Swett The Moon Prince by R K Munro kitrick and Yellowtop by Annie Bron son King plus short stories and science history travel adventure games and sports with hundreds of high quality illustrations.
Geo Ball promotes men's fall apparel including hats from Dunlap Stetson Rossmore and other styles. Highlights coats, ties, silk handkerchiefs and ready to wear suits with fall prices and made to measure options. Emphasizes inspecting the new line for cooler weather and seasonal changes.
Boston patrons hear praise for High Life Java and Mocha Coffee as the favorite of connoisseurs. The Winslow Rand Wilson brand is listed among other fine coffees at Goopmen and FreaLtMan Popular Grocery House, dated May 16, 1890.
The notice announces Holmes & Coutts informing Warren residents that their line of Fancy and Staple Crackers and Sweet Goods including Sea Foam Salt Wafers Macaroons Bismark Sugar Wafers Roquefort Rose Biscuit Moss Rose and various flavors are only sold by Goopmen and Four-Man in New York City on May 17 1890.
In New York City dated May 18, 1890, Warren Matt introduces Crown Acme Oil claiming it is the only refined oil that does not smoke the chimney water white in color and safe for family use. It is sold in Warren by Goopricu and Frenurman.
A 1890 notice from The F. Schumaker Milling Co at Axton Oregon urging residents to buy their White Cloud Flour, praising the brand as old reliable and listing Popular Grocers, Goor men & Feutman as the sole sellers.
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