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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1887
Page
3
A compact page of local notices and items dated Tuesday November 22 1887. It covers social events school schedules Thanksgiving plans and club meetings along with business notes on oil refining progress building projects and sunlit local commerce. Included are church services fire briefs and community notices from Conewango Royal Arcanum and local firms.
Robert McMullan of Franklin visits Warren while Mrs. D. Cornen and Miss Kate Brecht travel to Boston for music lessons. Nashville brother of Mrs. C. H. Noyes, Mr. Morgan, reviews Warren for several days. North Warren’s N. P. Curtis’s son Frank returns from Dakota. Artist Greaves completes a portrait for Mrs. Kirberger. Irvine Eddy in Denver improves and can hunt. Judge W. D. Brown and family depart for New York for about a week. Collector Cogswell announces a 5 percent tax levy if borough and school taxes remain unpaid by Dec. 22, 1887. J. W. Stearns welcomes a newborn girl. Daddy telephones. Mrs. H. T. Whitney visits Warren and returns to Honesdale. Mrs. J. E. King, Jamie, and Mrs. J. Stanley Harte stay with Judge R. P. King. Dr. King and Mr. Harte expected next Thursday. Arird, County Superintendent, stays busy visiting schools, attends Sugar Grove Institute. Hon. C. O. Bowman of Corry is found dead. age 62, survived by wife and five children. former state legislator and Constitutional Convention delegate. He was active and well-known in the county. attended Court in Warren recently.
G B Williams advertises Adelphia Kitchen at 311 Second St Warren Pa offering dinner for 25 cents Breakfast and supper available to order phrases emphasize best cooked meals in local restaurant scene with attentive service and affordable pricing.
The notice highlights a Keystone Clothing Co offer where six dollars and fifty cents buys an over coat. It appears in a regional insert with Warren Marz and Philadelphia weekly press branding. Subscriptions are advertised at one dollar seventy five cents yearly.
A large crowd attended the M E Church reception in Warren last Thursday evening for Presid ing Elder Bignell and Rev Bray. Highlights included a social hour, choir selections, recitations by Miss Hattie Borchers and Miss Nina Harrington, a Dutch traveler anecdote by C A Peterson, solos by Mrs Hinckley and a duet by Misses Orr and Dalrymple, followed by refreshments. The event fostered warm feelings and religious activity, with parlor furniture loaned by M Holmes and a light note wishing to repay the favor by borrowing again.
A large gathering at Mr and Mrs A J Hazeltine residence brought together Warren Union School teachers and directors clergymen Warren editors their wives bank clerks and friends. Attendees enjoyed elaborate refreshments in a congenial setting and the host emphasized social gatherings brightening daily life. A second pleasant tea hosted by Mrs F Henry followed last Thursday evening.
Mr P A Gilbert with F H Rockwell and Charles Miller has secured choice producing farms in Wood county Ohio He is pleased with the investment and offers to transfer oil interests in the Pennsylvania field to buyers at ruling prices He enjoys Wood county for grease work but tires of the yellow hammers and returns to Warren
The Erie Passenger Department announces a Grand Excursion to California led by Excursion Manager J O Prescott. Departing Paterson New Jersey on Tuesday December 13 the trip travels west through key divisions to Mansfield Ohio. Corry rate 99 35 Jamestown 99 80 first class to San Francisco or Los Angeles with six month return. Pullman Palace Cars included no extra for Denver or Salt Lake City. Circles to Fred Garfield Jamestown NY. Also a bear hunting incident on Fluent Run where Hank Ganoe and John Elliott killed two cubs weighing about 65 pounds. an old bear fled when a jammed shell prevented further shot.
Last week Judge W D Brown presided with Barker and Merritt. Cases tried include Galligan v Bates verdict for plaintiff $59.24, Dunham v Jones verdict for defendant, Garcelon v Nichols verdict for plaintiff $174.23, Irvine v Douglass verdict for defendant, Biddle v Johnson verdict for plaintiff $36.85, Masterson v RR Co verdict for plaintiff $159.75, Pratt v Stoddard defendant confesses judgment for $83 and costs, Burt v Potter defendant confesses judgment for $60 and costs, Bradford National Bank v Grove Sons defendant confesses judgment for $121.73 and costs.
A long list of workers, tradesmen, farmers, and officials from Farmington, Warren, Sugar Grove, and surrounding areas. Contains names, occupations, and hometowns such as Ayers John laborer Spring Creek, Olmstead W A farmer Eldred, and Ward 8 G street commissioner Warren, among many others across multiple weekly sections.
C. W. Sersall offers a holiday assortment featuring Layer Figs Finest M E brand Raisins New Desert Nuts Mince Meat varieties Florida Jamada oranges California Almeria and Domestic Grapes Apples Pop Corn Oysters Confectionery canned goods Honey and Maple Syrup. A headquarters for these goods.
The finest Warren clothing shop under A Weiss offers an overhauled stock of fashionable men’s clothing and boy’s winter wear. Large stock, budget prices on coats underwear and warm garments. Bear this in mind.
John Langdale's Headquarters for C. H. Meacham & Co. presents as a listing for long established insurers in the United States and England. The notice highlights historic firms and regional representation, indicating a durable presence in the insurance market.
Edinboro notes list fifteen teachers at the Normal School. Turkeys drop to 9 cents in Oil City, 15 16 in Warren. Governors of Pennsylvania since 1790 include eleven lawyers and various professions. current count shows six living. Jamestown Fenton Guards prepare new armory after election of Capt. Smith. devotional and community events noted. Shingle industry expands in Warren County with large daily output. local theater reviews mention Booth and Barrett in Julius Caesar in Erie.
During the next thirty days we expect hundreds of buyers in the Cloak Department. The largest season’s business in our trade awaits with jackets plush lacques dainty short wraps foreign jackets and cloaks Newmarkets raglans and more. Prices within reach and early selections advised. Hunter & Jarvis.
The Warren County W C T U presents the corrected copy of resolutions adopted at the convention. It thanks Heavenly Father for health, honors county officers and judges, pledges unity and prompt response, promotes Sabbath observance, and supports scientific temperance in schools. It opposes high license and urges study and discussion of temperance and prohibition, praising community leaders, pastors, and local hospitality.
The Warren to Westfield railroad survey now extends to Mayville after tracing a Goose Creek route from Panama. Key figures include T T Keckeler overseeing Philadelphia and New York party interests, with Geo P Orr starting right of way acquisitions on November 21. The piece also touts the Sunday Express as a leading paper and promotes local fashion at Gro Bay's.
Haskell Silk Co guarantees silks not to break or crack with a 17 month refund policy and promises 20 percent lower prices than competitors. They sell Nos. 1 to 4 silks at set prices with stated values and invite samples. Also advertise men’s overcoats, underwear, and a sharp breech-loading rifle deal, plus fall and winter underwear arrivals.
The Wrightsville area mourns the death of merchant Oscar C Messenger whose long illness and sudden action led to his passing. A founder of the town’s admired store, he faced financial setbacks after a New Orleans fire and a later small-scale enterprise failed to restore his former energy. His family receives wide sympathy as funeral services were held November 18 at the local church with Rev. White officiating. Brother A F Messenger of Corry identified the body and brought it home. Other notes mention local business updates and shop promotions.
Nov 18 notes Rev Fraizer of Cleveland will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning at the Station and again in the afternoon at West Spring Creek. The town reports school openings, a furnished Grange hall with eight dozen chairs a good organ and secretary desk rented by the E A U for a year. Local business updates and election reflections end with various home repairs and travels.
Inspiring note on life insurance as a safeguard for families follows a fiery report. Barnum and Bailey’s main Bridgeport Circus building burned last Sunday night with horses birds and many animals inside. Thirty elephants escaped unharmed. total loss about 700000 with only 100000 insured. Chariot sheds were saved. One watchman remains missing as flames allegedly started from an exploded lantern in the hay loft.
Nov 17 report notes R G Mead, famed house mover, relocating the Slater house behind the Episcopal church to improve street appearance. Frank Davis adds to his residence while Prof Fell reports Union School progress. J W Agrelius, merchant and lumberman, reports strong lumber business at Mead run mill producing both hemlock and hardwood. Leroy Blossom dies at age three from measles with remains sent to Tidicute for interment.
Resolutions of respect announce the death of Mrs. Maryetta Briggs beloved sister of Crescent Council 67 R T of T Russell Pa The temperance cause loses a faithful advocate and our council one of its most active members The charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the deceased’s family Warren newspapers and Jamestown Journal for publication and a record entry will be made
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