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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1886
Page
3
A bustling local page notes Burns verses, theatre listings, and varied ads. It covers Kate Claxton performances, upcoming lectures, charitable balls, and a busy market scene with groceries, jewelry, and winter goods, plus reports on hunting, weather, and community notices.
Thanksgiving day was widely observed with union services at the Evangelical Church led by Rev. Bignell and assisted by Revs. Boyer Allen Coulston Rankin and Johnson. Members from multiple denominations attended as German and Episcopal services drew fair crowds with extra music. Local businesses closed after 11 and Governor's Sunday passed quietly.
Santa Claus announces headquarters at Merck Brother's Jewelry Store in Warren for Merry Christmas. L G Noyers touts cheap boots and shoes at Boston Shoe Store. C P Northrop offers oysters at Ruhlman’s room opposite Carver House.
A brief visit notes Capt. Seigfried's display of new and beautiful holiday items. The shop features toilet sets perfume bottles albums mirrors leather goods writing desks plush and brass goods latest books toys and more inviting customers to shop early and often before the rush.
W. A. Mitchell and Theodore Messner have bought out Knapp and Cable's insurance business and take possession January 1, 1887. Mitchell brings years of experience and will handle outside work while Messner handles office duties. They expect substantial business due to numerous important companies insured.
J M Devinny in the Diamond block near the Warren Hotel offers the best Shell Oysters and has hired J Guertin a French cook to prepare them in all styles. Call for fresh oysters today.
O H Hunover and Son advertise elegant bargains on white blankets over several days with prices from one dollar upward. Sale emphasizes quick grabs and limited quantities as a local promotional note.
The Philadelphia Times notes Norristown, population 18 000, may claim city status though it remains a borough since 1812. Local sentiment aside, peers in Warren with 4000 residents already use city designation.
A letter from R. C. Beecher describes a lengthy voyage from New York to San Francisco via Aspinwall and Panama in 1886. He details Aspinwall, Panama, and coastal cities like Panama, Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur, Acapulco, Mazatlan, and San Diego, noting climates, customs, people, and sights, including volcanoes, the canal project, and transport life, with reflections on health and companionship. The narrative preserves travel scenes, interactions with locals and soldiers, and the challenging voyage across the Pacific to California.
Kate Claxton tonight. J W Wetmore of Erie spent Thanksgiving in Warren. Walter Horton of Sheffield in town Friday. Alex Wallace from Pittsburg visiting. Mr and Mrs James Wiggins returned from Sugar Grove. Miss May Rockwell home from Rochester for Thanksgiving. Sersall goes to New York for Christmas goods. Judge W D Brown and wife to Philadelphia. Judge presiding in Williamsport this week. Miss Mary E Doerr home from Edinboro. Will Palmer from Washington helping his father at State Hospital. Mrs Thomas Keelor and daughters leave for Philadelphia for two weeks. David W Beatty at Grand Valley looking after oil interests and planning drilling. Myron Sanford dies suddenly of pneumonia aged 62. wife Susan M Lawrence survives with one son. Harry Metzgar celebrates 16th birthday at the Revere House. Will McLaren returns from two weeks in Pittsburgh. E B Frew's brokerage business praised. Ledger correspondent notes George F Yates selling stock at cost to prepare for County Treasurer role. Yates praised as upright and popular.
A Franklin based building and loan association is organized. Widespread local items note gas drilling progress at Fredonia, a new saw mill at Torpedo, a planned county seat bid by Cassadaga, depot construction at Irvington, and various accidents and community events in nearby towns.
Large turnout at Warren county Farm ers Club at Court House after noon last Saturday due to Dr Bender who spoke about bone diseases in horses and cattle using skeletons to illustrate. He denounced fraudulent cures and invited a challenge to any local horse doctor.
Tonight the Kate Claxton Company presents The Two Orphans with special scenery and a strong cast. The New York Times praises its lasting appeal and Miss Claxton’s portrayal of Louise. Seats sold from morning at Noyes drug store with prices 1.75 1.50 and reserved 1.25.
Ruhlman offers oysters in all styles at his oyster room located opposite the Carver House, inviting patrons to enjoy a full range of oyster dishes and related items.
L G Noggs promotes cash buying at the Boston Shoe Store Diamond Block offering Boots Shoes and Rubbers with emphasis on cash value and savings.
The Warren Marz and the Weekly Press of Philadelphia, leading American family paper, offer eight page Republican weekly with markets, farm and women departments, stories, and home news. Delivered to any address in advance for $1.75 postage free, claimed as unmatched nationwide.
Dr Hyre, a magnetic healer, remains in Warren another week amid reported remarkable cures. He treated Mrs G Bourne of Brockport NY, who after a severe accident recovered in one treatment, with full restoration in a week. Consultation free, office at Carver House, closes December 6. Holiday presents showcased at Marck Brorier's Jewelry Store.
Merchant Tailoring announces a full line of Fall Cloths at Keystone Clothing Co. and invites measurements. Bell Bros promotes a grand silk sale, claiming a thorough stock review and price reductions as they launch an old time sale event.
A local seller outlines a limited time sale featuring Royal Standard silks at steep reductions. Highlights include 21 inch silks at 85 cents, 19 to 21 inch Gros Grain ranges, Black Silks at under half price, and Rhadsmelt varieties discounted to 1.05 to 1.35 per yard. Major reductions apply to 2,000 plus yards with no price repeats.
Frewsburg New York Warren residents C E Schuler and Lottie Woodard wed on November 26 1886. Stoneham Massachusetts Gust A Carlson and Hulda Gustafson married November 24 1886. Glade Warren County Pennsylvania George Widmaier and Barbara Follett wed November 25 1886. Elk November 17 1886 James M Clendenning and Minnie A Roper married at the bride’s parents home.
Rachel Rogers wife of Amos H Rogers formerly of Warren died suddenly in Olean on November 28 1886 aged about 39 leaving two young children and a daughter from a former marriage Mrs Charles H Smith of Warren. Funeral will be held this Tuesday at 2 o'clock from Mr Smiths High street residence.
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