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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1887
Page
3
Local items include oil prices at 69c, theater and club announcements, millinery openings, and social gatherings. Notices cover phantom party, Mozart Society, and various residents’ travels, arrests, and marriages with multiple named individuals and places such as Warren, Erie, Norfolk, and Minneapolis. Older community updates reflect society, business openings, and civic events in Warren and surrounding towns.
Hunter and Jarvis advertise SpectaL opening with a full range of new season furs and fur trimmings for ladies and children. They tout Northseason selections including hare, raccoon, beaver, lynx, skunk, squirrel, fox, opossum and monkey, and a Black Hare muff set priced at 75 cents, worth today $1.75, claiming Warren’s only display at that price.
In West End on High Street near the pail factory, Allegheny Mills nears opening. Owned by veteran miller George Kolfrat, with son George W. and son-in-law Elmer Henderson managing, the two story 48 by 30 foot building includes an engine house. Powered by a 60 hp boiler and 50 hp engine from Struthers Iron Works, it features three sets of stones and modern bolters from John T. Noye & Co. A buckwheat machine from Spring Creek adds diversity. The mill will produce feed, flour, and general milling services, promising notable farmer support and local industry.
The ad promotes A Weiss as manager of a long established Warren clothing shop below the Carver House. It boasts a recently refitted premises with a large stock of serviceable and fashionable garments including overcoats and boys warm clothing, promising savings for customers.
In the American Field of October 15 a series of articles by Lieut. J. M. T. Partello of the United States army will depict sports on the frontier with graphic illustrations. Partello is a well known writer and the articles are promised to be vivid and well treated. American Publishing Co., Chicago and New York offices.
Gooprew and FEHLMAN offer Wilson's Crystal Wafer items and Old Government Java Coffee imported from Holland. Gero. BALL's sells Gold and Silver Shirts Earl and Wilson Collars Stetson Hats. Livery stable on Third Street by L A Siggins for ladies use with transient customers. Five cent cigars teased at Gooprich and Fruitman.
Review of Bishop Whitaker’s Reno girls school plan funded by a $10,000 gift from Miss Wolfe of New York, with another $10,000 raised by the bishop. Miss Kate Sill served as principal, guiding the school from its October 12, 1876 start with fifty pupils and five teachers. she died in 1880. A stained glass window honors her memory in the schoolroom.
The Eighty Third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers held its annual reunion in Saegertown on Tuesday. The town displayed floral arches and flags as funds for a monument reached 2000 dollars, with state aid included. Officers elected: President Walter W. Thompson. Vice Presidents M. J. Olds and Charles Warner. Treasurer A. B. Edson. Secretary M. V. Gifford. Corresponding Secretary N. B. Hofford. Poet and Historian J. C. Harris. Executive Committee members include P. Grace, D.C. McCoy, A. J. McKee, E. L. Aas, and D. S. Cutler.
Patterson's hosts a millinery opening Wednesday and Thursday October 12 and 13 featuring pattern bonnets hats and the latest novelties in trimmings. Grace and Marie plush velvets silks ribbons new combinations in fancy feathers and tips with all new shapes in hats bonnets frames and more.
This week the Bradford paper presents a refined appearance and notes its status as a trusted oil industry authority aiding Pennsylvania field development. It promotes subscriptions at 15 cents weekly or $7 yearly and mentions local business notices for Satz and Meacham & Co. signaling old insurance house representation.
Judge W D Brown presided Merritt and Barker as cases total verdicts for defendants in Steadman Cadwal lader Seekins Morse and Miles Beecher while plaintiff wins in Rollins. Chas Porter to pay fines and maintenance to Alice Spence with jail until compliance.
Opinion of the Court handed down last Thursday in Warren borough. The Court notes petitions by business people seeking an early license hearing before December sessions. It explains licensing decisions hinge on evidence and local sentiment, not judges’ opinions, and that a fixed hearing time will be set promptly.
A roster of individuals with occupations and residences including Pittsfield Freehold Mead Mead Warren Farmington Sugar Grove Sugar Creek Conewango Kinzua Brokenstraw and Pleasant. Entries include farmers laborers merchants carpenters and others with towns such as Warren Eldred South West Freehold and Meadowbrook represented.
Reuben R Thrull of Rutland Vermont, aged 83, is described as the world’s oldest practicing attorney and recently attended the Rutland county Court. The National League pennant race results are noted with Detroit leading Philadelphia and Chicago and New York, Boston trailing.
County correspondence from Stoneham reports quiet conditions, returning summer visitors, and several local injuries mending. a new reading society forms, Miss Lilly Fisk teaches at Wood’s Mills, and the Oneida Market is praised as one of the finest. Families and businesses, including the Stoneham Tannery, are active with repairs and poultry shows anticipated in Warren.
The record outlines the rise of the YMCA in Pennsylvania with 85 associations reporting, 838, as well as secretaries, gymnasiums, endowments, and total building values. It notes 13,598 members, 8,003 active members, 2,565 committee members, and various educational and religious activities, plus headquarters in Warren and a local advert for underwear and garments.
Edinboro school earns praise for student effort and success. Erie Fair Association facing a $450 shortfall but promises to pay all claims. Chautauqua Steamboat trips halted for season. Damon family joins Jennie Calef tour. Samuel S Taylor dies from fall at a chestnut tree in Jamestown. American Steam Laundry in Bradford destroyed by fire $12,000 loss $6,000 insurance. Garland P and E R R shanty burned. minor loss. Miss Lucy M Horton named North East Postmaster to replace drowned father Isaac Horton. Jamestown to host large Republican mass meeting Oct 15 with Col Fred Grant Hiscock and Warner Miller. Five leather stock destroyed at Ludlow tannery dry house. insured. First National Bank of Corry weighs 30 percent assessment. Jamestown stockholders likely to cover majority. Clark and Warren refinery to be sold. bank to reorganize with new officers.
Around the state reports the Buck Tail Regiment survivors plan their first reunion in Williamsport on October 20 and 21. Autumn School Arbor Day urged by Supt. Higbee with teachers and superintendents urged to observe properly. The Pittsburg G A R parade drew over 8,000 veterans with Gov. Beaver present. Supreme Court ruling calls oil options gambling and void in a McKean county case seeking 3000 from Mrs Harm. Justice Gordon cites illegality and disposes the claim.
An advertisement hawks a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers rashes fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 25 cents per box.
I will pay cash for rags free from rubbish papers old rubber shoes and metals during the remainder of the season. Can be found at my room Johnson's Exchange Rozt H Johnson. Houses and places of business correctly numbered at low rates by C Rowland shop over Ketterer's store.
The afternoon session on Friday September 30 opened with singing scripture reading and prayer. Officers were elected with Mrs L D Wetmore as President and Mrs Ball as Delegate to the National Convention. Reports from department superintendents covered narcotics hygiene press influence Sabbath observance and more. The convention adjourned to hear Dr Mary Allen on Social Purity, followed by resolutions praising abstinence, Sabbath observance, school visits and constitutional amendments.
A bold invitation to visit a mammoth Warren County store showcasing a beautiful line of dry goods and carpets. The ad promises goods are not only visually appealing but affordable with special emphasis on silks velvets and plushes to attract shoppers.
Five silk bargains headline the display with Gros Grain pure dye Faille Francaise Rhadama Perfection Silk and Pean de Suade offered as special values. Prices and sizes not listed but customers urged to inspect stocks today.
Velvet and plush fabrics lead this season with Plain, Morie, Striped Morie, Mottled, and Plaid plushes. Variety of colors offered for trims and combinations.
Rich assortment of plain goods and mixtures in every kind and combination. Includes checks stripes and plaids. Beautiful combination suits priced from five dollars to twenty five dollars.
A retail notice touts stylish broad cloths, dress trimmings, and braids including Jets and Gimps. It promotes Centimeri kid gloves and cashmere gloves at 25 and 50 cents, urging customers not to miss the stock or risk a 25 percent loss.
Stamped goods all new and cheaper than ever offered. Carpets drapery rugs lace curtains are fresh stock.
We highlight a prominent stock of cloaks that appeals to every lady. Ask to be shown to our cloak room and view the latest selections available.
Warren notices for five marriages on Oct 4 5 1887 list George DeS Getz of Philadelphia marrying Josephine E Smith of Warren Hauer Wills on Oct 4 August J Hauer and Emma Wills Warren Hutter Echner in Warren Oct 5 August Hutter Louisa Echner Park Killaly Boonville Utica bride Millie Killaly Reichert Clark Oct 6 Tidioute Kansas City Marie Clark in Episcopal Church with G Adam Reichert of Kansas City
Mrs Reuben Dalrymple dies in Sugar Grove on October 5 1887 aged 54. Peter Greenlund undertaker and embalmer located at 214 Hickory Street Warren to handle arrangements.
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