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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1886
Page
3
A Warren multiple notices column reports autumn customs and events. It notes harvest activities, theater and lecture plans, political reminders, a deer hunting season line, and a carriage accident with injuries but no fatalities. It mentions local clubs, churches, and businesses preparing for fall.
A meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday evening October 19 at 7 30 at the Warren Court House. Speakers include Col A Wilson Norris of Philadelphia Hon John Dalzell of Pittsburgh and Hon H B Miller of Mercer. All are urged to attend.
The venue hosted a varied program with The White Slave and Elis Wheat field promoted for October 13. Pete Baker and P F Baker presented Chris and Lena with strong support, while the Glasgow Era notes Baker’s stage finesse and the comedy drama’s sharp dialogue.
Call on C M Jameson opposite school house Hickory Street for poultry fish and oysters. Tulip or Babbitt s Soap 20 bars for 1 00 and White extra C Sugar 16 pounds for 1 00 at Boss Grocery.
C H Meacham Co represents old US and English insurers while Boss Grocery advertises sugar cured shoulders and breakfast bacon at 10 cents per pound. Casual notes mix brokered insurance history with a local grocery sale.
October Term of court ran briefly from Monday morning to Wednesday noon. Most cases were continued. John Conklin vs Gibson verdict for the plaintiff for $254. Morrison vs Bennett instructed for plaintiffs. motion for a new trial.
A roster of jurors named for November includes Smith Allen a farmer from Columbus Eugene Adams a laborer from South West August Anderson a blacksmith from Pittsfield and many others across Warren county towns with trades from clerk to msgr and banker to tailor all listed with town of residence and occupation.
Matt reports from John Lauffer’s transformed Warren meat market where fresh paint and extensive beef, veal, mutton, pork, and poultry selections line hundreds of hooks. Lauffer touts leading market status while praising Wash Fenton’s beef and fielding orders by phone during a bustling Saturday.
In October the hunting season thrives as Cone reports selling 1,200 lbs of shot since September 1 and loaded shells around the clock. Squirrels are plentiful and grouse are abundant, with tales of birds entering town including a pheasant perched in Mrs. Clemons' yard and crossing to A D Wood's kitchen.
In Corydon on October 11, 1886 Des writes of a huge bass run near Corydon dam with many anglers. Ed Williams and son John caught eighty eight bass while others tallied hundreds. Morning and evening prove best as birds abound and minnows fail to bite.
C. M. Jameson announces a new fish market on Hickory street with cigars and tobacco fruits oysters and more. Fresh fish received each evening and delivery to any part of town offered with fine poultry a specialty opposite Union School House.
Boss Grocery offers 17 lb sugar for 1.00 and water white oil at 10c per gallon. Jameson’s on Hickory Street advertises fresh seafood and oysters. Theodore Messner sells flour at 1.25. Boots and shoes at C. P. Norrup’s remain the headquarters.
Public message recalls Congressman W L Scott voting for free trade and against protection, urging voters to remember the stance at the polls.
County notes report seven games of ball played in Bradford last Sunday with wry comments on Bradford officials. The Bradford baseball club disbanded Tuesday after a successful season, ending nearly $2,000 ahead. A reward is offered for Lickingville murderers. Silvered by local editorials, the piece notes ship reports and agricultural updates.
The Grand Jury's recent actions ended bark dumping in the river and led to fifty layoffs due to lack of space for disposal. John O Rollins completed a notably neat residence with a solid stone front walk. The oil town's once bustling scene has quieted as profits fade and business lags.
County Commissioners Crocker and Putnam and Clerk Cogswell traveled from Warren to Harrisburg for the State Convention held in the Court House, with over fifty counties represented by 113 Commissioners and 31 Clerks. Gov. Pattison spoke briefly, and Commissioner Putnam was named to the General Legislation Committee.
A New Departure, G W Savage announces a photography and tintype gallery in his new Glade building near the east end of the iron bridge. He offers high quality work at unprecedented prices, with a grocery and provisions selection on the lower floor.
If you have anything in the Uphol stering line that needs hing done and if you wish the same done in a first class manner by a professional at a slight cost call on the undersigned and he will be pleased to serve you Parlor furniture lounges etc made to order or repaired Latest samples in drapery and furniture coverings No. 218 Hick ory street opposite Carver House 28s4t M. C. Homes, Prop.
Store advertises freshly decorated showroom with full furniture stock and low prices. Owner Peter Greenland invites all customers to stop by. Located next to the Episcopal Church.
Oct 8 report from Corydon outlines busy development with rail freight strain and new projects. Strachan builds a 75 by 20 foot apron on Corydon dam costing about $2000 and seeks fifty workers at $1.75 daily as milling and timber plans loom nearby. Local merchants pledge confidence, with P. B. Canfield noting bright prospects and subscriptions to the MAIL and Philadelphia Press at $1.75 per year.
state round up notes Greenville apples priced at 10 cents per bushel Potter county bonds paid off ending debt Eleven new G A R Posts formed in state since July Grand Army parade in Pittsburg draws 5000 veterans Punxsutawney fire causes 165000 loss insured for 100000 Naturalization of Charles Lee in Armstrong county Franklin county supervisors convicted for dangerous road condition Pattison places Cur tin desk paper weight inkstand and pen rack in Capitol building Kerfoot memorial building in planning Episcopal diocese convention steps Diocesan actions Supreme Court voids store order system under 1881 act as it prevented contracts Best white flour 125 at Pearl Mills Flour Theodore Messner 125 a sack Local boot and shoe dealer claims better goods for same money and matching quotes
Oct 8 Grand Valley reports drilling easing with contractors ordered to halt until higher oil prices return. Booming winter plans include more dances, new dry goods and grocery success, and a growing local infrastructure boom with post office boxes, paved streets, water works and imminent gas lighting.
Thomas Slone arrived in Pine Grove in 1813 from Central New York and married Jane Portman in 1814. A lumberman and hotel keeper above Russellburg, he played a notable role in local affairs and faced legal suits. He died Oct. 3 at 97 after a long, healthy life.
Louis Rosenzweig of Erie sued Lake Shore Railroad for injuries after being ejected from the Chicago limited express near Cleveland. He offered an ordinary ticket then paid a fare and was removed, later suffering paralysis. Jury awarded 48,750 dollars. judgment now about 53,000 dollars. Supreme Court voids rules allowing employees to eject passengers in dangerous spots and upholds validity of unrestricted tickets on passenger trains.
J L Pierce proprietor Warren Steam Dyeing Scouring and Laundry at 221 Second St announces readiness to do all work in first class shape. Employs only first class workmen and guarantees quality with no charge if not up to standard. Goods sent by mail stage or express receive careful immediate attention. Pierce pays carrying charges on packages over five dollars. Correspondence solicited.
Local merchants promote a fall clothing line at Keystone Clothing Co and upholstery items at Prior Greenland's. William Spinner’s Diamond Block sells Peckham Plows in chilled and solid steel. The Oneida Market touts fine products, Mantel Beds at Jameson’s Market, and C P Norrrop guarantees satisfaction on boots and shoes.
In Warren and Jamestown New York and nearby Pennsylvania towns multiple weddings occurred in late 1886. Couples include M C Holmes with Maggie Ronne of Warren. Swan Pearson with Ida Carlson of Warren. Cyrus Wright with Roxy Woodard of Columbus. Lysander Blood with Nina Thompson of Grand Valley. George J Cuney of Youngsville to Julia Habel of Sulphur Springs.
Unclear OCR shows scattered numbers like 396,079 18 70 100,000 00 11 321 52 57,851 42 29 824 1,081 12 12,450 00 4,562 37. Without readable labels or context the item cannot be fully interpreted.
The Bell Bros advertise a grand opening legacy of value with a large fall assortment. Dress goods include 44 inch serges at 95 cents and 38 inch tricots at 50 cents. Black silks, velvets, cloaks, wools, blankets, and carpets are highlighted with low prices and a claim of nationwide price parity.
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