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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1890
Page
3
In Warren's Home Matters column, October imagery, local shopping blurbs, church notices, and ads abound. References include Goodrich & Fehlman flour, Gregory's Bargain Store, Davis' Drug Store, and Teushel & Co. grocery offerings. Mentions of church services, a painter’s portrait at Waren Union School, and a Phillips illustrated show highlight the era's culture and commerce.
District Deputy Grand Master Jame Logan concluded visits in Warren County installing Lottsville lodge. The report cites strong social and financial growth with a membership tally and gains over six months across lodges in Kinzua Villa Youngsville Sheffield and nearby locales.
The Warren Pa Fair Association will lose 3000 this year unless stockholders fund the shortfall electing to issue stock. Silver Creek Gazette notes 1500 would cover bills and premiums if exhibitors are generous as Secretary Stone P W Brown of Lander and others who donated premiums this year. Directors urge subscribers to buy shares to keep a strong county fair annually.
Mrs M Schoenberger of Beaver Dam Wisconsin writes that Dr Thomas Electric Oil has cured her family of coughs colds croup and rheumatism every time it is used, endorsing the remedy highly.
Fifty one inch Gormley and Jeffrey bicycle in good condition for sale at fifty dollars. Call or address Hunter and Jarvis Warren Pennsylvania. Also advertisement notes savings on shoes at B. G. Gregory’s Bargain.
A brief shopper notice highlights a broad range of knitting yarns now available at B G Gregory's with affordable pricing.
Mr. and Mrs. Will McCabe arrived home from Michigan last Saturday. Miss Lora Alden returned from Colorado after absence since last Spring. Mrs. Ellen McDowell is in town on a month’s Washington vacation. Dr. McAlpine nearly recovered and back in business. Mr. Peter Greenland slowly recovering from injuries at Hoffman block. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ensworth home from bridal tour living with F. M. Knapp. Mr. L. A. Robertson of Glade Run tannery died suddenly in Catskill, New York at 66. wealthy. Mrs. T. E. Cook and two children visiting her father at Glade. return soon to Sharp’s Wharf, Virginia. Fred James of the Pittsburg, Shenango & Lake Erie Railroad led survey south of here. Karl Mintzer and George Wetzel of Warren with two damsels crossed into Pennsylvania, wedding ceremony arranged at Jamestown house. Oldest G. A. R. member claim of v. T. Van Vechten questioned. Captain Peter Foster, 96, died in Mountain Park, Iowa. fought in 1812, Mexican and Civil Wars. Miss Susie Thompson, Warren graduate, excels at Wilson College. languages study and Sophomore entry praised.
The county teachers institute presents a week of lectures and lessons at Library Hall and the Court House with Supt. Putnam compiling the schedule. Henry Hall and Corporal Tanner are among the speakers. seats and season tickets are sold at Noyes & Co. The program spans Monday to Friday with varied lectures, lessons in reading arithmetic drawing history US history and moral training, plus school management and patriotism talks. Directors’ session urged with D J Waller present and a call for township delegates.
A public speaking listing outlines multiple campaign events with speakers and venues. Dates run mid to late October across towns including Hazeltine Hollow Ackley Station Tiona Hatch Run Chandler's Valley Pittsfield West Spring Creek North Clarendon East Branch Sutton Corners Irvington Enterprise Russell Garland Dugal Lander Sugar Grove Cherry Grove.
Levi Smith advances on a large brick house on Marker Street opposite court house while Wm Lavery handles bricklaying and John Grindley carpenters work. C W Sersall adds to Water Street house. Pat A B Miller paints Liberty Street residence. Charles Hamm has two houses in progress for Evic and Monroe. August Fiedine plans a new backlot house after tearing down Hodges barn. W H Pickett & Co. dig for a three story brick tin shop and warehouse between Wates and Third streets. Cribbins finishes sewer work on Firh Street and a forthcoming short sewer near the D A V P depot will conclude the year.
After a successful opening, Warren’s millinery shop promises refined work and a full line of trimming materials. The store disparages none, featuring a new trimmer from New York and claiming complete stock to rival any city shop. Locals are invited to visit to be convinced.
The Boston dispatch notes a key change in the Patriotic Sons of America charter, inserting the word white to limit membership to native born whites. A new ritual with a added military degree, uniformed like US Army, is adopted along with altered representation and degree structure. The Ladies Furnishing Store advertises Jersey Vests and stockings alongside Robinson dye stock.
Oranges lemons bananas and assorted fruits in season headline this local grocer's display. Shoppers urged to visit P. and E. Grocery for fresh selections as harvests shift through the month.
A large Bradford opera house gathering welcomed Senator Delamater amid lively exchanges with critics. He denied Emery’s libel charges, defended the Billingsley bill, and argued opposition based on constitutionality and prudence. The evening ended with a banquet and a run to Emporium with Stone and local officials.
Fredonia plans electric light service while Chautauqua county teachers gather at Sinclearville. Gate receipts for the Chautauqua Assembly exceed $50,000. A 41 pound muscalouge from Bemus Point is reported. Obituary notes A N Perrin dies in Rochester. Various local items include Autumn School Arbor Day, grape shipments and regional industry, followed by church dedications and a Jamestown church fire causing substantial loss.
During a New York State performance the Rajah Co play featured Cragin behind a curtain and a startled audience member shouting Look out Cragin's behind that curtain. The scene caused laughter and a quick act finish with actors restoring their appearances using Buckingham's Dye on the whiskers.
A resident denounces Pittsfield Township School Directors for spending 350 on physiology charts bought without taxpayer consultation. Allegations allege bribe offers to former directors and local officials, prompting charges of corrupt influence in a quiet procurement. The note notes cheap, color printed charts and criticizes public transactions and local advertising style. Also lists items for sale and local store ads.
Politics warm as Mr Noyes morning star shines on streets and post office. George H Pierson and wife plan a thirty day Kansas trip starting Tuesday. Yountsville I O O F officers installed. Sidewalk repairs urged by borough authorities. Barbers Nugreen and Phillips closed on Sunday. Mrs L C Arnott injured after a fall, arm sprained and bruised. Mare.
Oct 13 notes crop progress with buckwheat delays due to rain. Reports of injuries from a fall, family visits, and community deaths. Obituaries for Uncle David Steel and Mrs Anna Geer. Local Republican meeting, church and preacher changes, hospital staff shifts, and various town gossip.
The passage describes malaria affecting digestion, secretion, and nerves, causing weakness and loss of appetite. It presents Hosteller's Stomach Bitters as a universal preventive and remedy, claiming thirty five years of use and benefits for liver complaints dyspepsia constipation kidney trouble rheumatism and debility, with wide regional applicability.
Preparations for a series of person ally conducted tours to the Pacific Coast under the Pennsylvania Railroad are progressing. Detailed outlines will be published soon but indicate tours will exceed earlier pleasure trips. Special Pullman trains will run direct to California with experienced tourist agents and chaperons. The first tour departs the East late in January, limited to one hundred persons, with correspondence to Mr J R Wood, General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia. Remarked by R C Joiner. Also a testimonial for Dr Thomes Electric Oil.
Public notice by Sheriff Fuellhart of Warren County announces a general election on the first Tuesday in November, with polling hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at listed districts. Voters elect Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of Internal Affairs, Congress, Senate, Assembly, judges, county officers, and trustees, with designated polling places in Warren, Youngsville, Columbus, Tidioute, Clarendon, Bear Lake and many townships.
Thousands die yearly from croup. Dr Hoxsies Certain Croup Cure claims to conquer the disease and is promoted as essential for wise mothers to keep at home. Available for 50 cents a bottle. Also advertised are wholesale and retail groceries at Clarkson and Parker, and knitting yarns and wool products at The Lapies Fuerisuine Store on Third Street. Arnica and Oil Liniment touted as best for stiff joints from Morris & Mullen and N. C. Allen.
A series of real estate transfers documented in Warren County shows J L Hallock and wife selling to M Lundy for £500 and multiple other conveyances. Transactions include J B Armitage wife to G W Armitage in Spring Creek, C S Baker to A Damon in Spring Creek plus several to Glade Eldred and Youngsville noted with various sums from $1 to $1,500.
Mrs. D. Gross offers sale at her farm on Yankeebush in Conewango on Wednesday October 22. Nine milch cows 13 young cattle about 50 tons of hay plus wagons sleds buggy harness grain seeder mowing machine churns milk vats and other farming utensils. Sale starts 10 am terms cash or six months approved paper with interest. Gents furnishing goods at Warren county store near Carver House under A Weiss offers large stock of clothing for men boys and Summer suits with low prices.
D A V and P R y issues maps showing connections with New York Central West Shore and New York Hamilton railroads, offering direct routes to New York Boston and intermediate points. Tickets soon on sale with baggage checked to destination and good connections at Dunkirk and Buffalo. Further information furnished by C H Kercram supervisor at Dunkirk and C E Batcherver ticket agent at Warren.
Governor James A Beaver issues a writ ordering Henry Fuellhart to hold a special election in Warren County on November 4, 1890 to fill a U S House vacancy caused by the death of Lewis F Watson. Notice and conduct of the election must follow law and be returned as required.
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