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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1889
Page
3
Community notes from Warren highlight Arbor Day observances, business updates, and civic happenings. G A R flag at half mast for Gen Hartranft’s death, local merchants advertise goods, and school events draw readers. The Relief Association names officers for the coming year.
Mrs C H Noyes shows slight improvement while Carrie Mabb visits Jamestown in Warren. Many locals feature in health, travel, and public life with remarks on dignitaries and community events including a note on Warren fair success and Next year plans.
Benjamin Nesmith longtime Warren resident died Sunday morning October 20 after a life of activity from harnessmaking to lumber and oil ventures. He helped organize Warren Savings Bank and served as its first vice president. He leaves a large family and several siblings. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at his home.
Warren Pa shoppers are urged to buy at G N Patrerson on Front Street where the store claims the largest millinery stock and lowest cash prices due to large sales. It advertises two trimmers and up-to-date styles, inviting customers to inspect goods and enjoy low prices.
The Boston Post notes Mme. Janauschek's final Warren appearance as Meg Merrilies at Library Hall this Wednesday. The reviewer praises her blend of grandeur grotesque tragedy and subtlety, calling the portrayal powerful and exquisitely human in quiet moments and superhuman at peaks.
The annual election to choose five Board of Directors for three years will be held at the Y M C A rooms on Monday evening November 4 1889 from 7 to 9 30. Expiring terms belong to Francis Henry A Hertzel E T Hazeltine A J Hazeltine and C Smith. Re nominated are the above plus Prof A B Miller and new nominees Jos C Fox W W Freeman Geo F Henry and W J Smith. Active members only may vote.
Over 100 dissolving views on a 20 foot square canvas will depict the Johnstown flood, lit by a 2000 candle power light. Prof. W D Smith explains the scenes at Library Hall Friday evening Oct 25 under the Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary. Admission 15 25 and 35 cents. The Newark News reports the Johnstown Flood Co. offered a fine entertainment Monday night with thrilling views and a first class lecture.
A Jamestown Erie Corry and Warren committee met Penn a Gas Co President Hays in Warren to urge 1887 rates and no use restrictions with five inch pressure and No 3 mixer. Hays stood firm saying rates are set and gas will be metered next year. unresolved talk may boost wood and coal sales and shed customers for the gas firm.
Burgess and Town Council seek a preliminary and permanent injunction against Penn a Gas Co to stop turning off gas or severing connections until final hearing. They demand payment at the agreed rates from a 1886 contract that set five years of gas pricing in Warren and vicinity, challenged by the rate increases this fall.
A Times opinion argues Pittsburg and nearby towns waste gas at unsustainable rates. It urges reform to reduce consumption and heat usage, noting past coal and current gas waste, and warns the water resources cannot cover such drain. It calls for wiser appliance use and conservation.
In Warren and other towns women react to the gas question declaring they will abandon coal or wood as fuel. A Warren housekeeper reveals she told her husband to attend meetings but will also leave when gas is removed. The issue affects households relying on cook stoves and gas furnaces and stirs civic involvement.
Dry wood brings $1.50 per cord with some blocks selling at $2 while coal orders for Mr. Thomas run at $5 to $5.50 per ton. He expects to meet demand as calls come in.
A Walter Buhl & Co representative from Detroit will showcase a large seal garments and furs line on Thursday and Friday October 24 and 25. Despite a 483 percent rise in seals, orders are offered at seasonally low prices with delivery options and payment on delivery, potentially saving buyers 35 to 50 dollars. A stock valued 15 000 to 20 000 will be shown, with options to measure and have garments delivered in one to two weeks.
The Warren Woapen Ware Works offers top cash for logs or bolts of Pine, Cucumber, Whitewood and Basswood. Pine lengths 11 13 14 20 22 26 28 inches, knot free second growth must be 6 inches diameter or more. Cucumber Whitewood Basswood 17 and 28 inches long, 8 inches diameter minimum.
The October 21 1889 Warren council adjourned meeting heard Borough Attorney Schnur report that borough authorities cannot rescind permission given to Warren Light and Heat Co now Pennsylvania Gas Co to lay pipes. He cites 1885 gas regulation act and Pittsburg case as support. Burgess Morex Jr signed off with clerk present.
The Warren Public Library shelves newest purchases across FICTION JUVENILE MISCELLANEOUS and CHAUTAUQUA BOOKS with titles by Ensor Timsol Besant James Jameson and many others. Notable authors include Laura Ensor Max O Rell W Goss and Mary J. Serrano, along with works by Henry James and Charles Dickens era writers. Public notice lists hundreds of volumes spanning biographies travel and literature ready for circulation.
The state notes a Carnegie plan to build a Pittsburg public library costing 750000 while other items report New York onward moves, Jonesboro Elocution lessons, and local oil country notes. Sugar Grove charges and Drake well relics feature among brief items with civic and business notes.
500 cards of rock chestnut or oak stave bolts 24 inches long. Cash on delivery. J W Agrelius Youngsville Pa. A A Davis Co selling C L S C Books at $4.50 per set.
Meadville Gazette urges Warren and Crawford counties to unite for ex Lieutenant Governor Stone in the next election, noting strong statewide support but slow local endorsement and urging a unanimous western backing. The notice also promotes Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers to prevent gray beard appearance.
The mill reports a daily capacity of 10000 feet of lumber and invites applications addressed to J. W. Agrelius in Youngsville Pennsylvania.
Wanted two million feet of round Hemlock timber to be delivered in the spring. Address S C Williams 96061 East Liverpool Ohio. For Sarx billiard and pool tables with fixtures. A Wirz Warren Pa livery stable keepers should always keep Arnica and Oil Liniment in the stable. Arnica and Oil Liniment is equally good for man and beast. 25 and 50 cents per bottle Morris and Mullen N C Allen
A fifteen year business notes continued focus on Fire Life and Accident Insurance for patrons. The note mentions Brown Sequard's Elixir of Life and its claimed efficacy as a condition for ongoing operation.
In a Pa. notice dated Oct. 23, 1889, a list of names including Armsen Therese Faler Maggie Cornwright Miss Kepler Ida Corrigan Lizzie Mcconnell Barbrie and others is published. All letters not called for within two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. R. A. Love, P. M. Warren.
Corrected weekly prices list shows apples butter beans pork cheese eggs hams lard onions potatoes and more. Items include sugar coffee tea flour molasses syrup rice corn meal rye timothy and clover seeds with per unit rates and several unspecified entries.
News from Cleveland and New York on October 19 reports mixed movement in flour, grain, and provisions. Prices listed for flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, and live stock show several declines and steadier rates across regional markets.
The Warren and West Warren Unions meet this week and Miss Myrta Cole hosts at 3 p m. Mrs. Fairchild presides. The National Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets November 7 to 11 in Battery D Chicago with a grand program. The piece defends calm national sessions and critiques a rival temperance paper.
A Warren County delegate recalls a morning convention in a familiar town. The 8:30 opening drew crowded seating of 700, with women in smart hats filling the church. The author locates Warren County in the front row by merit rather than appearance, noting the dry county status influenced seating.
A playful poke under the right rib can provoke profanity if the liver is out of order. Sallow countenance and furred tongue signal digestive and bowel troubles, with soreness near the ribs and right shoulder blade. The remedy urged is Hostetter's stomach bitters for biliousness and numerous ailments.
The store promotes selling 100 suits in under three weeks with $8 to $12 options and boys suits from $1.50, Corduroy suits for 5 to 12 years at $2. Corduroy suits. Merchants claim fair dealing and invite customers to try on, promising to keep goods in stock at 336 Main Street.
George Ball of 338 and 340 Water Street Warren Pennsylvania touts a large winter sale on overcoats, suits, underwear, gloves, and hats. He claims low prices due to bulk buying and invites inspections to prove business intent. The ad markets Windsor shirts, coats, jackets, and children’s wear with quick measure services.
The Leading Fashionable Clothier Tailor Hatter and Furnisher at 338 and 340 Water Street Warren Pa proclaims itself the oldest established house in Warren, dating back to 1856.
Largest selection of cloaks wraps and new markets in the county with plush coats at 19 dollars and dress flannels priced 25c 38c and 44c. Our goods are best makes and cheapest on examination with variety and lowest prices over a Warren counter. New novelties at 50c worth 65c.
The list records numerous transfers and payments including John A. Jackson to C. R. Henry Mead for 11500 dollars and Warren County treasurer to C. W. Stone Pittsfield for 22.89 dollars. Other notable moves include Frank Hagburg to Charles A Young Elk 400 dollars and S. S. Bullis to W. S. Weed Corydon 1 to 2500 dollars.
Fannie E Dunham born Adrian New York March 2 1861 died October 4 1889 wife of George H Dunham Warren Pennsylvania. She left a son who died in infancy and a daughter who lived two months. Survived by husband two brothers and many relatives. Her life marked by industry kindness and faith in God. Remains buried Oakland Cemetery Warren after service at home. Com. Downs Elixir advert follows at end.
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