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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1887
Page
3
Readable items include Christmas shopping notices, church bazaars, readings at Library Hall, theater drama True Irish Hearts, and Macbeth. local politics with tax rate cuts. new time-table and rink openings. community meetings, Ladies Aid, and Temperance Union. Capt. Alexander at home, DA-elect Dunle, and warren Morse barn opening. insurance updates from Equitable Accident Association agent D C Phillips.
Purely personal items note visits and greetings among local residents. Dick Sands and Mrs A J Collins visit Titusville. Miss Mary Schofield from Philadelphia visits Mrs H G Eddy. Ed Scofield and Mrs Scofield sail to Washington. Will Keegan ill at Short street. W L Sessions and wife visit O H Hunter. Mrs S P Johnson returns from Newark. Robt Robinson of Glade Run tannery stays awhile. thanks to fire dept for late fire. Artist Greaves to Harrisburg with portraits of Gov Beaver and A G Kirkpatrick. Ed Dell entertains friends with whist. Walkerman family moves to Jamestown. Mike to take charge of Allen House Dec 1. Hugh Garrett and daughter Lillian visit. L A Dinsmoor starts seven months school at Mathews Run. Emory Waters injured by runaway truck. Judge Trunkey reports exaggerated London treatment. no surgery, slow recovery expected.
A promotional note from Keystone Clothing Co highlights the value of a six dollar and fifty cent overcoat. It outlines fabric, style, and sizing options available to customers seeking affordable outerwear in the current season.
Thanksgiving day traffic and business closed by 11 while families held reunions. At M. E. Church Rev. R. S. Holmes delivered a capital sermon on thankfulness in a large union service. Dr. Ryan led Trinity Church services with a new organ and extra singing. Rev. Doerr preached in German at the Lutheran Church, a cherished custom among older members.
Fire in Mr. Risher’s kitchen causes extensive damage worth over 1000 dollars to clothing, bedding and carpets while the rest of the house suffers from water and smoke. The blast, from a lamp explosion, prompts criticism of fire department discipline and equipment and notes insurance coverage for both property owners. Neighbors offer prompt aid. Mrs. Risher is in delicate health.
Rev. Father Berbigier, 66, assistant to Father De La Roque at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Warren, died suddenly of heart disease last Wednesday around noon in the Catholic school house where youths prepared for Thanksgiving. A native of France and priest for 45 years, he had lived in Warren nine years and was deeply loved by his parish. His funeral drew a large crowd on Friday.
The Presbyterian Church will offer free seats for the evening service to all, inviting outsiders to attend without crowding regular pew occupants. The new pastor Rev Holmes draws crowds with especially interesting sermons, and the notice urges everyone to come. For two weeks a stamped linen sale is advertised at the Ladies' Furnishing Store on Third Street.
At the Court House last Saturday President Lott led an Agricultural Library meeting with a small but engaged turnout. Subscriptions totaled 198.75 with 31.25 from Samuelson, 9.50 from Smith, 32 from Evans, and 126 from Lott and Thompson, and members were urged to forward cash to the Treasurer.
County Teachers Institute in Ridgway. Rochester and Pittsburg shops planned for Bradford. Grand Valley veterans to organize a G A R post. Diphtheria in Erie county. Oil City Tube Works to begin operation. Cambridge mineral springs attract invalids. Kent House at Lakewood to be rebuilt. Deer season in Forest county a failure. Oil City girls form a cooking club. Titusville fair officers reelected for 1888. fair in September. Chautauqua Lake railway extension planned to Westfield. Kane gas well strikes gas at 2521 feet. gas to be sold at 90 cents per stove. Barges and flat-boats valued at $10,000 await water. Booth Barrett receipts in Erie reach 2533 dollars. ticket prices 3 to 1 dollar. Titusville telegrapher Fred McCrum sets record 58 words per minute for 46 minutes. Kane Baptist Church organized. ceremonies aided by clergy from Warren and Townville. Venue change in Mrs. Dinsmoor case to Venango County. jail transfer ordered. Grand Valley church to be dedicated December 11, 1887 with services. Jamestown Institute dates February 1803 or March 1803. Jamestown Commandery Knights Templar to meet December 7. Grand Commander to attend. New saw-mill on Prendergast tract employs many workers. D A V and P R R to ship lumber. Apple industry large in Western New York. major exports to England and Germany.
A new Pennsylvania railroad depot at Harrisburg begins operations costing 60 000 dollars. Clinton county elects Republicans for sheriff and treasurer while officials in Luzerne and Schuylkill face legal actions. The Philadelphia refinery sale to Standard Oil totals 300 000 dollars. Diphtheria deaths rise in New Castle with 125 bereaved families expected. A monument for John McCullough in Philadelphia is planned at 8000 dollars. Farmers lose 50 000 to 75 000 in Berks and nearby counties over Bohemian Oats investments.
R S Hartley of Smith Hill stock farm Pittsfield town ships exhibited Jerseys at four fairs this year and won many red ribbons and $241 in prizes. He explains success comes from keeping up with farming advances, starting small, and building a registered lineage to trace generations through a registry. The piece argues thoroughbreds outpace scrubs in fairs despite higher initial cost.
Shoppers warned that waiting until the last hours often yields all items sold and unhappy recipients. Merck Bros. jewelry store urges selecting desirable and appropriate presents in advance with a wide assortment and prudent prices to lay aside for Christmas.
New oranges figs lemons dates and Gold and Silver Shirts Earl and Wil son Dollars Stetson Hats advertised at Gero BALLs. Make no mistake seek bargains go at once to Hunter and Jarvis 326 Water Street. We are the only house with a resident buyer to take advantage of New York and Boston bargains. Warren Main and Philadelphia Weekly Press keeps you booked on all local news. Only 1.75 a year.
An act passed last winter and approved by Gov. Beaver on June 6 1887 regulates taxes on unseated lands. Starting June 1 1888 owners must pay taxes within the year or face 6 percent interest from January 1 of the following year until paid, with lands sold as provided by law. No interest applies to taxes of 1886 and 1887.
A local storefront advertises a large supply of high quality items including figs raisins nuts mince meat citrus fruits grapes apples popcorn oysters canned goods honey maple syrup and assorted confections. The seller claims to be a headquarters for these goods and markets Florida Jamada oranges and various grape varieties from multiple regions.
The Warren store beneath the Carver House under A Weiss has been refitted and now offers a large stock of fashionable and serviceable clothing for men and boys. New overcoats winter underwear and warm wear are available with savings promised. Bear this in mind.
James Roy announces a public auction at his Glade Township Warren County Pennsylvania farm on December 7 1887. The sale features four horses one mare and colt yearling colt and more stock including twenty plus Durham cattle two lumber wagons harnesses buggies implements and farming gear. Terms cash under ten dollars at one year on approved paper six percent interest. Highest bidder takes the goods.
Haskell Silk Co offers silks with a six month guarantee against breakage and shifts. They promise prices 20 percent below competitors for Nos. 1 through 4 lines and advertise wholesale savings, samples, and a broad stock including silks, wool underwear, cashmere, flannels, novelty plaids, umbrellas, and winter cloaks.
All persons owing the undersigned are requested to call and make settlement at once and save costs. All accounts not settled by Jan. 1, 1888, will be left for collection. We are daily adding names to our subscription list because we give the Philadelphia Weekly Press and the Mail for $1.75, payable in advance.
Today Warren shoppers can scoop deep discounts on black silks including gros grain heavy and Otto man pieces, Trico tine, Rhodzimeh, and special Sarah and Mer velieux options. Dress goods include 30 in Tricot at 23c, double fold checks at 39c, stitched back kid gloves at 59c, plus an array of tullies, bibs, and fur trims. Heapquarters for cloaks and wraps offers no old stock.
A Warren Pa newspaper ad lists discounted yearly subscriptions for major national papers and magazines including the New York Tribune Times Herald and Harper's. Rates show both single and combined prices with postage-free delivery to subscribers paying in advance. The notice ends with a local eatery promo for Adelphia Kitchen run by G. B. Williams offering meals at 25 cents.
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