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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1884
Page
3
The Warren Moi urges subscribers in arrears to pay and renew for another year. Readers know we seldom issue dunning notices. We have begun sending statements for outstanding subscriptions printing and advertising and urge prompt payment to avoid formal bills. Small amounts sustain our income, so please settle promptly.
A dense column lists repairs, meetings, races, openings, and personal notes from Warren. It covers street lamps, bridge work, frame houses, new factories, auctions, and society events plus a long roster of residents visiting, traveling, or connected to local businesses and institutions.
Rev J M Thoburn preached to crowded Western M E Church congregations last Sunday. He sails November 1 aboard City of Rome for Calcutta India to become pastor of the English M E Church there. His uncle founded the church and has long ministered and published a large church periodical. Crowds praised his ministry and bid him God speed.
The piece notes Warren Democrats mock victory expectations in Ohio and plan to rally for local candidates. It contrasts past and present bluster with a focus on preserving Scott’s vote, while referencing figures like Mark Tapley as a cautionary voice. The ad column promotes O. H. Hunter & Son dry goods and other local services in Warren.
Philadelphia’s Gen. Harry Bing ham will address a Wednesday evening gathering at the Court House and is described as an able speaker who deserves a large audience. Friday evening Capt. Mackey is scheduled to speak in Sugar Grove.
Warren Fire Department completed its annual inspection last Tuesday. Inspectors including Burgess Geo P Orr and Chief C H Smith reviewed Exchange Hook and Ladder, Niagara Hose No 1, and Watson Hose No 2, noting uniforms and appearance. They urged painting, criticized hose carts, and urged two two wheeled carts. Silsby steamer was tested, and a lunch was served by company friends.
A roster of jurors for the upcoming November court is published with names, occupations, and home towns. The list includes farmers, merchants, blacksmiths, laborers, carpenters, and others from Columbus, Warren, Conewango, Sugar Grove, Freehold, Triumph, Glade, Cherry Grove, Eldred, Corydon, Warren, Clarendon, and surrounding areas.
Mr. Mackey responds to accusations of fraudulent nomination and delegate bribery reported by the Evening Herald. He declares no payments were made to any delegates at Warren or to anyone influencing the convention that chose his nomination. He labels the Herald’s charges as false and asserts Republicans control their own nomination.
The Opera House managers lost about 500 dollars on the Abbott engagement. The Era notes the costly venture will deter such attractions in Bradford for some time. It mocks the discrimination against Warren and says efforts to keep companies away from Warren are not very successful.
The Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania met in Philadelphia last week and will remain in session for over a month. The body includes churches from Pennsylvania and West Virginia and serves as a delegate assembly.
Two hundred fifty jerseys opened in diverse colors and sizes with new styles. Rugs offered in great variety. A. A. Davis & Co shows an elegant line of Dada Window Shades. Gap helps fill decayed teeth while Teaberry promises white teeth and lovable smiles. NorTHROP's invites everyone to save money on boots and shoes.
The Warren County W C T U adopts a constitution detailing name, officers, executive committee, duties, auxiliaries, dues, and annual meeting rules. It sets dues at 25 cents per member and a 5 cent per capita county assessment, with amendments by two thirds vote at an annual meeting. Adopted October 4, 1884 in Warren.
The letter complains of The Ledger’s strong language against temperance lecturer Mr. McConnell while endorsing reform candidate Grover Cleveland. It argues for consistency, noting the need for moral conduct in both reform candidates and lecturers, and questions applying judgment to one while excusing the other.
The Erie session of the M. E. Conference committee on morals adopts a sober report urging citizens to oppose candidates whose election would harm family life and social order. The document stresses personal responsibility and the moral duty of Americans to resist corrupt leadership.
Mrs. Foster discusses the Ohio Republican victory and Prohibition politics. She cites non partisan support, notes the 323,000 votes for the prohibitory amendment, and emphasizes that temperance groups should remain nonpartisan while individuals may differ. She predicts St. John’s defeat in November.
A. A. Davis and Co advertise the best line of wall paper and ceiling decorations in Warren. The 99 cent Music and Variety Store showcases violins guitars flutes flagettes fifes accordions harmonicas and many more musical items. Also offered are school and blank books at A A Davis and Co.
Salamanca celebrates a new $20,000 school house while Olean runs a $25,000 yearly budget. Renovo plans a brick opera house. Franklin forms a Belva Lockwood club. Crawford county jail holds no prisoners as of now.
A promotional notice touts Mrs McGlashan who claims to restore hair on glossy bald heads within three months to a year. It describes scalp disease, follicle health, and a range of cures including memory, eyesight, headaches, catarrh, and coughs, with a limited town visit at Carver House room 25 this week.
A dispatch from October 14 reports the Christy oil well in Butler county as the greatest gusher yet, flowing 6 000 barrels per day until 5 PM then slightly over 5 000. The Philips well rose after drilling but slowed to 90 barrels per hour, with Christy peaking at 254 barrels in one hour.
A dated notice from Warren Pennsylvania lists names of residents with unclaimed letters at the Warren Post Office. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within thirty days. signature of O. C. Allen postmaster and date October 18, 1884. Advertising note for The American Steam Laundry claims finer work than Troy with goods sent Tuesday and returned Friday.
In Youngsville Oct 20 residents report a large anticipated Democratic mass meeting with crowded seating. Community notes list visitors, local school progress under Prof Arird, and social events. Other items mention Mrs Thatcher visiting Michigan and various local visits and outfits in Warren and surrounding areas.
Warren resident Thos Walsh, a practical sewer builder, guarantees no trouble when finished and has nearly completed the Beech and Laurel street sewers for inspection. Furnishing Goods at Geo Ball's. Warrep December 1877 Scribner's Magazine vol 5 offered with liberal price at Matt office.
A fragmentary financial ticker shows several figures including highs lows and closes with percentages. The data includes values like 698g 6934 6734 6874 and 62 percent mottled by inconsistent spacing. No clear company or date context is provided.
In Warren on Oct 14 1884 H A Thompson married Minnie C Thompson both of North Clarendon. Also Charles B Marsh wed Elnora Hartness of Kinzua Pa and James Rea wed Elizabeth Seymour Hague of Tidioute in a Presbyterian ceremony led by Rev P S Allen and Rev Dr Hague.
Mrs. Mudge died Oct. 4 1884 at her son E W Mudges residence Spring Creek aged 88 years 1 month Born Aug 29 1796 Otsego County New York moved to Erie County Pennsylvania in 1832 and lived in Erie and Warren counties for over fifty years
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