20 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1885
Page
1
Warren County Agricultural Association meets in Warren at the Court House on the last Saturday of each month at 1 P.M. President is Chas Lott, Secretary A S Dalrymple, Treasurer W B Acocks. All farmers are invited to attend.
The Board of Trade Warren announces its regular monthly meeting on the second Friday of each month at 8 P.M. in the Council room. Officers listed include President Rev W A Rankin First Vice President Geo P Orr Second Vice President George Ball Secretary Willis Cowan Treasurer A Hertzel and directors Fred Morck A Mintzer S M Cogswell C W Stone A J Davis A Kir berger Jas Nixon P J Bayer T W McNett.
Temperance gatherings are held on the first and third Thursdays at 3 PM in the Presbyterian Church lecture room. A Bible reading takes place on the second Thursday at 3 PM in the Baptist Church. A Mother’s meeting is scheduled for the fourth Thursday at 3 PM in the M E Church.
A dense roster lists town officials and public roles including Burgess C C Thompson S M Cogswell F M Knapp Joseph Walkerman 38 H Davis J C Sei christ August Merck Jr Robert Mackay Winschour A A Davis Clerk F A Cogswell Surveyor Geo C Hamilton School Directors Rev W A Rankin C C Thompson Charles Dinsmoor M Silk J M Siegfried A J Hazeltine Assessor G H Ames Justices of the Peace Geo O Cornelius H Schnur Constable FE Walker Chief FR Dept C H Smith 1st Assistant AG Kehr 2d Assistant W C Allen Notaries Public D I Ball H B Brown Dinsmoor O F Hoffman Ozro Nesmith W D Hinckley
A list of district and county officers presented for Warren and surrounding towns includes positions such as Congressman W L Scott Erie PA State Senator J W Lee Franklin PA Assembly Kenry Brace Warren PA President Judge W D Brown Warren PA Associate Judges P W Brown Farmington PA R P King Warren PA Sheriff K A Allen Warren PA Prothonotary Jos A Weible Warren PA Register and Recorder W S Alexander Warren PA Treasurer C H McAuley Warren PA County Commissioners M Crocker Youngsville PA T L Putnam Russell PA Joseph Clinton Sheffield PA Surveyor D F A Wheelock Lottsville PA Coroner Dr J L Burroughs Sugar Grove PA District Attorney G H Higgins Warren Co Auditors N P Curtis Conewango WA Martin Elk F K Fay Farmington County Supt C D Arird Youngsville.
Rail timetable fragment lists arrivals and departures between Philadelphia and Erie with trains named Erie Ace Sheffield Ace Warren Exp and Oil Express. Times include 7:45 am 7:30 am 9:10 am 10:08 am 12:06 pm 3:12 pm 4:55 pm 5:35 pm and notes Kane Acc. 5 as a last entry.
A partial timetable fragment shows train times for express routes with morning and afternoon departures. Entries mention Sunday services and multiple express designations, indicating a rail schedule snapshot.
A local notice lists multiple parishes with pastors and service times. Mernopist Presbyterian Lutheran Evangelical and Scandinavian churches each show 11 AM and 7:30 PM services, Sabbath School around 9:30 to 12:30, and midweek gatherings. Catholic mass times include daily 5 AM and 10:30 AM with evening vespers at 7:30 PM.
A wee brown maid sits on the doorstep winding a rusty clock with a key. The speaker reflects on time as a slow old man and the hopes that the child will grow to chase time, leaving youth behind while life fills with joys, duties, and tears.
In June in London two titled men, Harry St Albans of the Guards and Horace Austen, argue over Miss Isabel Carlton. Their friend Barksly bets five hundred pounds on Isabel, claiming she has no heart, with a three to six month window. The wager ends abruptly as danger interrupts in St James's Street.
In St James's Street, Captain St Albans pushes past horses to halt a charging hansom and save General Carlton from being run down. The grateful general, Isabel Carlton, and Lucy Meredith acknowledge his bravery as Austen and the others prepare for dinner.
The Mail Office introduces Handsome and Stylish stock of wedding and ball invitations with Linen Hem stitch paper and cards. Call soon before the assortment is broken. Also notes Parker's Hair Balsam praised by Findley Ohio druggist J H Decker for stopping hair loss restoring color and promoting growth.
The November issues of Petersons Magazine and Demorest's Monthly showcase steel engravings and abundant illustrations. Godeys Lady's Book presents a Thanksgiving themed number with poetry by Mary Bradley and a new serial by Helen Mathers, plus detailed fashion notes on trims, fabrics, and hats.
The Independent recounts the Chautauqua salute as born from a deaf and mute lecturer at Chautauqua who used sign language and pantomime. Spectators clapped with handkerchiefs after Vincent’s hint, allowing the audience to express appreciation without sound. The gesture became a lasting tribute to public speakers.
The contractor and surveyors finished the east side survey and will map the west side next. Local directors say landowners along the lake show growing support, with west shore farmers volunteering to grade and grant right of way, while east shore owners are more reluctant. The company has not decided which shoreline to build on. James town Journal.
A Warren County widow in Warren Pennsylvania responds to an old Colonel Conan “valentine” appeal to find a strong, loyal man to share life in a new western land. She hopes a widow’s letter to box 594 will connect with a compassionate partner for better or worse and greener pastures.
A ninety foot high six and a half foot diameter prick factory chimney was moved with six men and two horses over 100 feet and safely deposited on a new foundation. The move is described by Scientific American as one of the most difficult transfers of heavy structures yet attempted.
Professor Dunnington explains that crayon drawings can become permanent when done on unsized mania paper and treated with a preparation of one part Damar varnish to twenty five parts turpentine.
The history of Downs' Elixir is identified with New England's past fifty years, noted for curing coughs and colds. Johnson & Siegfried are linked to the product.
The article describes a spectacular bridge 17 miles from Bradford with a total length of 2062 feet and a 308 foot rise above a creek bed. It notes the lattice girder design, 32 foot main span, twenty spans of 61 feet, twenty spans of 38 feet 6 inches, and truss heights and spacing. It proclaims the structure the highest railroad bridge in the world, surpassing Niagara and other famous spans, and mentions iron and masonry quantities used in construction.
Senator Cullom explains he avoids speaking at fairs. He recalls a Lincoln fair where horses drew the crowd and his speech fell silent as spectators moved to watch the races. He asserts governors and senators belong on the podium at fairs by tying blue ribbons instead.
The Provincial Bank of Buenos Ayres discounts the Bank of Montreal, revealing capital of 38 million dollars and deposits totaling 67 million dollars, surpassing the western world’s largest financial concern.
The Secretary of War orders a guard to remain at General Grant’s tomb in Riverside Park until January 1, 1886. The Garfield tomb guard in Cleveland will be removed, after having stood since Garfield’s death due to President Arthur’s reluctance to issue the order.
A sale of 27 head of registered Jersey cattle at Madison Square Garden drew nearly two hundred buyers. Notable bids included a bull calf from Black Prince of Linden at 3000 dollars and Oxford Kite at 3250 dollars. Other top lots included Fill Pail Second at 1000 and Black Prince of Linden bull at 1750. Johnson and Siegfried.
A century of progress has not produced a remedy equal to Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and hay fever. It is not a liquid or a snuff but can be applied safely with the finger. It gives immediate relief and cures the worst cases.
The Mail Job Office offers complete printing services with presses and a full range of type paper cards and envelopes. It guarantees satisfaction and low prices and keeps blank forms on hand or prints to order. Readers are asked to send brief newsy communications with author identification.
A historical note highlights the popularity of Modified Mother Hubbards for infants and the rising cost of baby outfits from 150 to 500 dollars. It notes twins in New Jersey, large colored baby populations in the South, favorite baby toys like empty cotton spools, and a shift away from long clothes as babies gain freer movement. Music shops report high sales of simple baby songs such as Peek-a-Boo.
A Boston Globe report notes drummers' cheerful faces signaling better times. One drummer says business is improving in places previously dull and trade is picking up everywhere.
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