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Newspaper

Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1890

Page

3

Personal notices from Warren area readers

Purely personal items note Dr. Hill’s eye and ear clinic at the Warren Hotel on Friday Oct 24. Miss Helen Sweeting travels to Nashville to visit her sister. J E Wheeler relocates to Erie with a soap factory venture. S A Baldwin attends state meetings in Milton and Danville. Rt Rev N M Gilbert in Warren to preach. Miss Myrtie Cole resigns P and E R R day telegraph position. Miss May Masterson and Miss Minnie Hegerty named replacements. New arrival at Penn a Gas Co. home. father may face gas price concerns. Henry Hall of Mercer seeks election. former Assembly member and ex-editor. Death of George Lesser from diphtheria. wife and two daughters ill but improving. Percy Lesser ill but recovering.

Helen Sweeting Glade Nashville Tenn A. A. Shattuck J.E. Wheeler Stoneham Erie S. A. Baldwin M. CG. A Warren Milton Danville N. M. Gilbert Minnesota Episcopal Church Myrtie Cole May Masterson Minnie Hegerty Filler Penn’a Gas Co Assembly Mercer Dispatch Ed. J. Lesser George

Advertisements and notices from Warren town

A collage of local ads and notices covers merchants in Warren and Glade offering flour, ribbons, cigars, dry goods, and groceries. It highlights upcoming events, charity meetings, and civic notices. Prominent items include Chas. L. Webster & Co. publishing, B G Gregory stores, and plans for W C T U and Political Equality Club meetings. Harry Kellar the magician is slated to perform at Library Hall with new acts and guests.

Goodrich & Fehlman’s White Cloud B. G. Gregory’s Davis’ Drug Store Hunter & Jarvis Dry Goods B.G. Gregory’s Chas. L. Webster & Co., Publishers East 14Th St New York Lon Lacy B. G. Gregory Political Equality Club Co. I Armory Siegfried J. C. Fox Bradford Eben N. Ford Post W.R.C Corps Post and Sons of Veterans Linpsey E. L. Smith Glade Warren Titusville Corry Erie Franklin Meadville Harry Kellar Library Hall Europe East Jegerdermann Kellar

Denial of Warren Mirror falsehoods over Higgins election claims

In a published denial from Warren PA dated Oct 2 1890 Gro H Higgins rebuts the Warren Mirror report that he attended Mr Ball’s funeral in Forest county on Oct 16 and solicited votes during the service. He swears he was not in Forest county that day and did not attend any funeral.

Higgins Mirror Ball Forest County Warren Warren Mirror East Hickory Gro. H. HiGgins Warren County Geo. H. Higgins County of Forest Mr. Ball Cras A. Peterson

Notice to trade cash for rags and metals at Johnson's Exchange

Rost H Johnson offers to pay cash for clean rags free from rubbish papers and for old rubber shoes and metals during the season. Contact or visit him at his room Johnson's Exchange.

Johnson’s Exchange H. Johnson

Warren County Teachers Institute Opens in Court House

The Warren County Teachers Institute met Monday at 2 PM with about 235 teachers attendance. County Superintendent H M Putnam opened proceedings, Miss Mary Plaisted led song, and Rev J N Fradenburgh offered prayer. Profs Foster and McConnell named vice presidents, Bayle elected secretary, MacGowan welcomed attendees. Lectures on education and boyhood humor followed, with evening address by Henry Hall on The Coming Man. Institute to run Tuesday to Friday with chalk talk and soldier life lectures planned.

Warren County Teachers’ Institute Court House H. M. Putnam Mary Plaisted J. N. Fradenburgh Bayle Glade Foster Columbus McConnell Sheffield W. L. MacGowan Warren Crawford Tidioute Fradenburgh Miss Plaisted

Senatorial Convention Adjourns With Tie Vote at Oil City

The Senatorial Convention met last week at Oil City and adjourned to Warren Monday then to Oil City yesterday afternoon with the same tie vote. Propositions were discussed and conferees decided to submit the matter to the Sheriffs of Armstrong Butler and Lawrence counties for final decision. The sheriffs have agreed to meet at Oil City tonight hoping a nomination will be made.

Oil City Warren Armstrong Butler Lawrence

Millinery Opening Promises Fine Goods in Warren

After a strong two day opening Kerrener and Co announce full millinery line in Warren. They claim better selection and lower prices than any city, with a New York trained trimmer in their work room. Visit Kerrener and Co at 424 Water Street to be convinced.

Warren New York City

Best 50 Cent Underwear Sale in Warren County

Local ad announces a bargain event featuring 50 cent underwear in Warren County, promoted by retailers Hunter and Jarvis. Shoppers are urged to visit participating stores for reduced prices and limited stock.

Warren, Hunter & Jarvis Warren County Hunter & Jarvis

Fall and Winter Clothing at A Weiss Warren Store

The finest clothing store in Warren county below the Carver House, presided over by A Weiss for years, has been overhauled and refitted with a large stock of serviceable and fashionable clothing. Summer suits and boys' clothes are on hand. customers can save money.

Warren County Carver House A. Weiss Warren

Senator Delamater Favors Tax Relief for Farmers in Harrisburg

Senator Delamater at Doylestown declares farmers pay a disproportionate share of taxes and pledges to seek relief from unjust taxation for farmers in Harrisburg if elected governor urging supporters to send the right men to Harrisburg to protect their interests.

Harrisburg Senator Delamater Doylestown

Arnica & Oil Liniment remedy for stiff joints

Costiveness causes bad breath says Dr Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters. The product promises to remove the cause and prevent the evil at 25 cents. Morris & Mullen, N. C. Allen endorsers.

Morris & Mullen N. C. Allen Henry Baxter

An Open Letter From Warren County Bar

A Warren Ledger article from October 17, 1890 outlines why Warren County bar members refuse to support George H. Higgins for President Judge of the 37th Judicial District. It catalogs signers by party and notes perceived motives, antipathies, and long associations, listing Republicans and Democrats who either practice or once practiced at the bar, with critical portraits of several named attorneys and their actions within party politics.

Warren Ledger Warren County George H. Higgins 37Th Judicial District Higgins Polic S. P. Johnson J. O. Parmlee Johnson, Lindsey & Parmlee Mr. Lindsey Johnson Ball W. D. Grown Donly Forest County Irwin Noyes O. C. Allen Hinckley Cable Messrs Yates Frazine Wiggins C. W. Stone C. C. Thompson J. W. Donkle W. M. Lindsey C. M. Shaw

Open letter attack on Warren County voters candidates

The piece condemns Democrats mugwumps and non practicing lawyers for an open letter claiming judicial knowledge while asserting innocence of charges. It questions why such figures would plead not guilty and accuses them of hostility toward a Republican candidate. The author lists eleven Democrats and critiques their motives and funds.

Warren County Higgins

Republican Letter Attacks Mew Attornevs and Mugwumps

A Warren County Republican letter denounces several mock opponents and lawyers, labeling them mugwumps and attacking fourteen attorneys not active in practice. It questions their influence on Judge Higgins's qualifications and asserts a Republican stance against their control over voter choices. The piece shifts to church governance, noting Methodist Episcopal questions on lay representation and women's voting rights, urging Warren church members to vote on August 19 1890.

Methodist Episcopal Church Friends of Woman’s Rights General Conference Paul Methodist Church Warren Navy

W. C. T. U. Convention Held Across Pennsylvania

Four hundred delegates from most counties attended the Scranton meeting led by Mrs. Mary H. Jones of Pittsburgh. She praised the Blair Educational bill urged social purity, urged limiting cigarette sales to boys under 16, and supported woman suffrage. The secretary reported 1,031 unions with $44,460.90 raised. Warren county elected delegates W V Hazeltine and A B Miller to the National Convention, Bradford to host the next gathering.

Pennsylvania Berks Carbon Clarion Greene Lebanon Monroe Northumberland Pike Snyder Somerset Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Scranton Mary H. Jones Pittsburg Blair W. V. Hazeltine A. B. Miller Warren County Bradford

Census tally: Pennsylvania population 5 248 574 in 1890

The census bureau reports Pennsylvania’s population at 5 248 574 in 1890, up from 4 282 891 in 1830, a decade rise of 965 683 or 22.55 percent. District figures show county changes, with totals for the tenth district at 391 019, up from 361 340 in 1880, an 8.21 percent increase.

Washington Census Bureau Pennsylvania Butler Col.y Union City Walton Buhge Ccn Crawford Forest Lawrence Mercer

Fancy Art Materials and Fabric Stock at Kertcusr Co

Our line includes Ribbons Silks Plushes Embroidery Silks Plush Ornaments Fringes Fancy Cords Tinsels Scrims Linens Bolting Cloth Canvas and 85 Germantown Yarn shades. New stamped linens patterns and full sawdust pin cushion sizes arrive. Ladies may request Tailor Made Corsets exclusive to Kertcusr Co.

Germantown Kertcusr & Co Water St

McKean County Notes Highlight Local Events

Neighborhood notes report Teachers' Institute in Smethport, Kushequa new town near Kane on Kinzua Creek, Kane hosting five night lecture course, and Warren offering lectures nightly. Obituary for Jacob Horton of Sugar Grove died Oct 11 in Gowanda, New York. Corry plans a new national bank with $200,000 capital led by Culberteen, Girard, Battles, and Stark. Venango County to redeem $20,000 in bonds, placing debt-free status with five counties. Chantauqua apple crop described as fair with uneven yields. Chandler's Valley Republicans praised at schoolhouse meeting with speakers Riley, Allen, Wilbur, and Higgins. Teachers' Institute adjourned during Emporium visit of Senator Delamater. school marms praised by speakers.

Teachers’ Institute of McKean County Smethport Kushequa Kane Kinzua Creek Warren Jacob Horton Sugar Grove Gowanda N. Y Corry Culberteen Girard R. 8 Battles Martin Stark Venango County Chantauqua County Chandler’s Valley Messrs Riley Allen Wilbur Higgins Teachers’ Institute Senator Delamater Emporium

Sugar Grove Union School Attendance Report Oct 10 1890

Report from Sugar Grove Union School for the month ending October 10 1890 lists pupils in attendance twenty days or more for rooms 4 and primary. It records total enrollment and attendance percentages by room and notes cooperation of patrons with teachers to secure punctuality. Names include Scott Stuart Maurice McLean Fred Fidler Vera Allen Clyde Swanson John B Dallas Clarence Skinner Merlin Hinsdale Hattie Stoolfire Lena Abro Nettie Langdon Lilla Holt Myrtle Johnson Julia Fidler Anna Langdon Lillie Healy Blanche Mix Kittie Denningan May Darling Laura Mix Mary Martin Lucy Barret Willie Young Bertha Mix Belle Haggerty Kennie Denigan Rosa Healey Frank Gage Arthur Tubbs Percy Woodin Carl Benedict Harry Barrett Ralph Bridget Daniel Mattison Mary Hamilton Margie Ellis Alicia Dallas Katie Haupin George Wheelock Mary Carpenter Maud Healey Jimmie Haupin.

Scott Stuart Maurice McLean Fred Fidler Geo. Abbott Vera Allen Clyde Swanson John B. Dallas Clarence Skinner Merlin Hinsdale Hattie Stoolfire Lena Abro Nettie Langdon Lilla V. Holt Myrtle Johnson D. F. Bravery May Darling Laura Mix Mary Martin Lucy Barret Lial Post Willie Young Bertha Mix Belle Haggerty Kennie Denigan Rosa Healey Frank Gage Buancur Larne Intermediite Derr Willie Shortt Jimmie Young Alden McDonald Anna McDonald Lelia Benedict Alicia Dallas Katie Haupin Georgie Wheelock Mary Carpenter Maud Healey Jimmie Haupin Frank Rexrorp

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Offered By Dry Goods Store

New Dress Goods New Blankets Quilts and Underwear Hosiery featured at Al Hunter and Jarvis Dry Goods Store. The advertisement promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a specific for colds and coughs for every family.

Ayer al Hunter & Jarvis Hunter & Jarvis Dry Goods

Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Oct 18 1890

Real estate transfers listed for the week ending October 18 1890 include many conveyances among residents in Eldred Brokenstraw Tidioute and Warren County with prices from 1 to 1200 dollars. Notable entries cover transfers to J L Grandin M Neyhar W Slater and M Bassett among others plus multiple parcels in Spring Creek Bear Lake and Triumph. The Lapis Furnishing Store advertises clothing and stockings and promotes its job printing services at the main office.

R. Clark R. Cooper Eldred C. A. Mowrer M. A. Davis Brokenstraw S. Grandin J. L. Grandin M. J. Neyhar J. T. Mowris W. Slater Watson W. W. Whitehill R.A. Kinnear W. B. Phillips Same J. C Compenter Refining Co. Mead J. O. Richardson Freehold FB. Vaness Wm. Huntley W. Huns

Markets News From New York and Midwest Trading Centers

The report covers commodity prices in New York Cleveland and Chicago for flour, grain, and provisions with notes on exchange rates and government bonds. It lists flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, and livestock prices with various month and delivery specifics and market conditions.

Cleveland Minnesota CuErgese New York Ohio Potaro‘s

Let Every Voter Hear Honest Issues Discussed at Meetings

A public notice lists multiple election forums across towns from October 22 to October 25. Speakers include Dr. W. L. Riley, F. M. Knapp, Esq., J. W. Dunkle, Esq., Hon. C. C. Allen, Gen. Osborne, and others. Wilbur notes substitutions, with Mr. Stone to speak at Sugar Grove and Lottsville before Nov. 4.

Sugar Grove W. Stone C. C. Allen C. C. Thompson W. W. Wilbur Wilbur Osborne Stone Russell and Lander Lottsville

County correspondence from Sugar Grove and nearby towns

Sugar Grove reports Mrs Mickelson returning from New York with millinery. Oil parties lease land near Dugall with plans to drill if more acreage can be leased near Mr Sheldon. Miss Rachael Spence teaches at Dugall and visits Miss Hattie Waters. Mrs Adolph Bull dies after long illness. funeral at Stillson Hill M E Church. Republican meeting at Mathews Run school house with speeches by Arird, Dunkle and Colvin. In HoMeER Pittsfield, Miss Kennend visit Krantz family. Rogers & Co rebuild saw mill destroyed by fire. Schools receive Graham and Billings Physiology charts and new teaching apparatus. Republican meeting in Whitney's Hall last Saturday with Arird, Dunkle, Thompson and Colvin. ticket appears to gain ground as election nears.

Mickelson New York City Bradford Dugall Sheldon Rachael Spence Hattie Waters Adolph Bull M. E. Church Stillson Hill Rev. Crosby Mathew’s Run School House D.A. Arird J. W. Dunkle G. E. Colvin Homeer Kennend John Krantz Rogers & Co County Institute Graham & Billings Physiology Whitney’s Hall Messrs Arird Dunkle Thompson Colvin Warren N.S

Farmington Creamery Fire Causes Heavy Loss and Local Notes

Fire consumed the Farmington creamery owned by James Curie on Oct 10, damaging machinery and most furniture. Sparks from the smokestack caused the blaze, with losses reportedly heavy but insured. The column also notes visits, church discourse, a local election crowd, and community remarks from the Observer.

Farmington James Curie Mary Thompson Cable Hollow A. Thompson Sylvester Clark Freehold M. A. H. Hinsdale Merlin Suzar Grove D. Porter Polly Clark Gerry Thomas Gouldwa Florence B. Braley Warren Jeanette Sollinger Fort Smith, Ark Cora A. King North Warren M. B. Sparks Buffalo W. W. Logan D.I. Ball G. N. Frazine Mr. Higgins Geo. H. Higgins

Shaken Out of Gear by Malaria’s Toll and Remedies

Describes malaria symptoms and systemic impact including digestion, secretion, and sleep disruption. Claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an antidote and preventive for malarial regions in the Americas and isthmian zones. Mentions local merchants B. G. Gregory's Bargain Store and Downs' Elixir with brief notes on their products and history.

South South America Guatemala Panama Transmarine

Pittsburg Exposition Showcases Max Klein Liquor House

The Pittsburg Exposition opens with a highlight on Max Klein, wholesale liquor merchant. His display features a complete distillery with Silver Age Rye, Pennsylvanian whiskies, imported and domestic wines, brandies and cordials. The stand promotes purity, fair prices, and Direct orders to Max Klein at 82 Federal St Allegheny Pa.

Pittsburg Exposition Max Klein Federal St Allegheny

Voting Qualifications and Election Provisions in 1890 Warren

The notice outlines male voting requirements under the 8th article of the new Constitution including US citizenship, state residency, and tax payment. It details disqualifications for officeholders, the mode of voting by tickets, ballot labeling, and certification of election returns. It prescribes poll hours, ballot rules, and return procedures, signed by Sheriff Henry Fuellhart in Warren on October 7, 1890.

United States Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly Assembly Congress Lalso Warren Prothonotary Court of Common Pleas Warren County Henry Fuellhart Sheriff

Clarkson Parker's Offers Prime Butter and Eggs Daily

Clarkson and Parker's keeps Prime Butter Fall Cream Cheese and Fresh Eggs in stock for wholesale and retail customers, highlighting constant availability.

Clarkson & Parker's

Lapies Furnisuina Store Offers Knit Fabrics and Yarns

Midnight Germantown Zephyrs advertise German knitting and worsted yarns including Spanish Saxony Angora ice wool Shetland wool and Floss for sale at The Lapies Furnisuina Store on Third Street.

Germantown Zephyrs Saxony Lapies Furnisuina Third Street

Dr Hoxsies Disks for Colds and Sore Throat

An early 20th century advertisement notes Dr Hoxsies Disks for colds and sore throat. Children tease for them. when taken they laugh. Contain no opium in any form. Sold by druggists at 25 cents.

Marriages in Warren and Frewsburg 1890

In Warren Pa October 16 1890 at the Ludlow House Rev W A Rankin joined Boon Magee and Sallie M Agnew both of Warren. In Frewsburg N Y October 10 1890 Rev M J Englund united Pergustus Lindquist of Ackley Warren County Pa and Brita Maria Gustafson Anderson of Gouldtown Pa. Near Bear Lake Pa October 8 1890 at the residence of the officiating clergyman Rev George Wellman Mr Myron Cook and Miss Cora Wellman were married.

Macer—Agnew Warren, Pa Ludlow House W. A. Rankin Boon Magee Sallie M. Agnew Warren Carver House Edward Bryan J. Percy King S. Nettie King Lindquist—Anderson Frewsburg N. Y M. J. Englund Pergustus Lindquist Ackley Warren County Brita Mariah Gustafson Anderson Gouldtown Cook —Wellman Bear Lake George Wellman Myron Cook Cora Wellman

Special Election Writ From Pennsylvania Governor

Governor James A. Beaver issues a writ to Warren County High Sheriff Henry Fuellhart for a special election on November 4 to fill a vacancy in the U S House of Representatives caused by the death of Lewis F. Watson. The document, dated September 24, 189, bears the Great Seal.

General Assembly Commonwealth of Pennsylvania I. H. Fuellhart Warren Henry Fuellhart Lewis F. Watson Fifty First Congress Venango McKean Cameron House of Representatives Congress of the United States Tueverone James A. Beaver United States Commonwealth Henry Fueilhart Harrisburg

Winslow Rand and Wilson advertise High Life Java and Mocha

High Life Java and Mocha Coffee praised as the favorite of connoisseurs by Warren Mait for the Goopricu Frntman establishment in Boston Massachusetts. The ad notes Winslow Rand and Wilson as the brand promoters and lists their many fine coffees.

Boston Mass Pasitioners Warren Mait Winslow, Rand & Watson High Life Goopricu & Frntman Winslow, Rand & Wilson

Fancy and Staple Crackers Advertised by Gooprica & Fratman

In New York City on May 17 1890 Holmes and Coutts inform Warren residents that their line of crackers and sweet goods including Sea Foam Salt Wafers Macaroons Bismark Sugar Wafers Roquefort Rose Biscuit Moss Rose and other flavors are sold exclusively by Gooprica & Fratman. The notice lists products and asserts exclusive sale rights.

New York City Pastisuers Warren Matr Warren Gooprica & Frat- Man Holmes & Coutts

Crown Acme Oil Promoted by Warren Makers

New York City May 18 1890 advertisement for Crown Acme Oil claims it is a water white refined oil that does not smoke chimneys and has high fire test standards. Sold only in Warren by Goopricu Feucman.

New York City Pususners Warren Warren Goopricu & Feucman

White Cloud Flour marketed by Popular Grocers in Akron

A letter from The F Schumaker Milling Co of Akron dated May 20 1890 asks residents to buy White Cloud Flour from Popular Grocers Gooprich & Fentman describing it as the old reliable brand with no equal.

Akron Warren Mat Gooprich & Fentman F. Schumaker Milling CO

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Dr. Hill Warren Hotel Home Matters Delsarte A. G. Snyder W.C.T. U Presbyterian Church Trushel & Co Bb. G. Gregory’s Kerrener & Co A. Wuiss M. L. Blair George Campbell Hopkinsville, Ky Matz Trushel & Co’s Goodrich & Fehrman’s Neighborhood Notes Sugar Grove Union School F. P. Robinson Lapis Furnishine City Burrer Western Creamery Chicago Toledo Irvington W. L. Riley F. M. Knapp, Esq D. A. Arird Enterprise O. GC. Allen J. W. Dunkle, Esq Geo. E. Colvin Russell W. W. Wilbur, Esq Garland Hon F. M. Knapp Henry Brace Lander C.C. Thompson Gee. E. Colvin Cherry Grove Pittsfield Thompson Hill Ironbridge New England Internal Register and Recorder, &c Warren Academy Said Boro Clarendon J. T. Barker Youngsville John Siggins Samuel Garfield Olney Geo. Cady Columbus Borough C. A. Blakeslee Conewango F. A. Bloudin Corydon Joseph McCollister Said Township Deerfield Shaw’s Hotel Tidioute Borough Elk Lounsberry Sterling Green Adam Cameron Limestone Ralston Hill Said Mead Pleasant Balltown River Roads Pine Grove Hodges & Ackley Libertype Hill J. L. Acocks Pittsfield Village Sugar Grove House Benjamin Ellis Spring Creek Francis Bates A. H. Barnes South West Justice of the Peace Legislative Executive Judiciary Department Chiildren Itcher Gastotia Diamond Block WM. H. Zuern Jacob Keller WM. Spinner Oneida Valley Ames A. Beaver Charles W. Stone The Jan E Casine Variety Hall Gormley & Jeffrey Humee & Jarvis Tur Lapres Furnisaina Acme Oil Co Goodrich & Fehlman
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