Warren News Briefs Highlight Local Appointments And Visits
Willie Andrews joins First National Bank in Warren. John Gray substitutes at the Carver house for Boney Marah. Rev. W A Rankin to speak on Home for Friendless Children at Presbyterian church. Anna Berkstresser, daughter of Dr J K Berkstresser, remains seriously ill but slightly better. E Chaffee of Madison, Ohio, with wife, visiting Youngsville. Chaffee visited Warren. Miss Daggett heads to New York and Philadelphia for master millinery openings to select spring goods. Sheriff Barker and Prothonotary Bachelor of Lock Haven, Clinton County, in town to escort an ill person to Warren hospital.
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Willie Andrews
First National Bank
Warren
John Gray
Carver House
Boney Marah
W. A. Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Anna Berkstresser
Httle
J. K. Berkstresser
E. Chaffee
Pittsfield
Madison
Ohio
Youngsville
Mgr. Chaffee
Warren Ligt
I. S. Barker
Geo. Bachelor
Jaock Haven
Clinton County
Warren Hospital
Oil well explosion harms Brown brothers in Baldensperger area
Saturday morning at No 4 Hertzel and Nesmith well in Baldensperger tari Stoneham district a gas eruption blew the engine house apart. Andrew Brown and John Rieg escaped severe burns with aid from nearby residents. Calvin Brown and James Brown were badly burned but are recovering at home under medical care. The accident distressed the community, marked the first major oil region disaster, and many local friends offered support as the injured show signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Nesmith
Baldensperger Tari
Stoneham
Warren
Andrew Brown
James Brown
Calvin
John Rie
Hoon McGee
MaGe
Glade
Dolar Rieg
Hubbard Brothers
Philadelphia
Frank 8
Dobbins
Japan
Surprise Gold Cane Gift From Employees at Wooden Ware Works
Last Friday in April 1881 Mr J A Jamieson, founder of several ventures, was surprised at his workplace when about fifty employees gathered and presented a gold headed cane. The inscription credits Jamieson with good wages and fair treatment, marking strong worker harmony following a prior Christmas gift of turkeys. The cane, purchased in Philadelphia by PF Wyman, symbolized loyalty from Warren W Co employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esa. Jamieson
Jamieson
Mr. Jamieson
Frank Chevalier
Phildelphia
Wyman
Ma. Jamisson
George Holland
Roscoe Mall
Leonard Grover
Mr. Lleland
Lord Dundreary
Mace
Mr. Sothern
Dundreary
Holland
Sothern
Brother Sam
Wolland
Oil Town Rises Amid Rain and New Buildings at Clarendon
Weather keeps roads rough but business stays brisk as Luling No 2 well is drilled and towed oil, with No 1 nearby reported dry. Drilling continues on multiple leases while new shops and boarding houses fill Stoneham and Clarendon streets, prompting talk of a borough.
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Union Oil
Tig
Eliason & McCracken
Windsor
Clarendon
Stoneham
Warren Co. Hardware Co
Tribute to Melancthon Miles Long Obituary in Warren Journal
A lengthy obituary recounts the life of Melancthon Miles, 51, of Warren, detailing his birth in Sugar Grove, farming and lumber work, law study and partnership with Wilbur, and a public career as Justice of the Peace and County Commissioner. It notes his courage, public service, and that his death on April 1 followed illness and a relapse. The piece praises his character, laments political defeats, and records his will leaving property to his widow. Funeral services and burial details are provided.
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Happy Yellow
Melotyre
Roy Corners
Quaker Hill
Lord’s Vineyard
Milo Adams
Johnson
Tii Lane
J. Grovener
Finy
Wood
Sherwood Briggs
Clark
Venewan
Lapeer
Martin Luther
Church
Greece
Rome
Ep. Langer
Weaver
Happy Hollow
Everet Johnson
May Everett
Merritt
Lev. Weaver
Don
Warren
Melancthon Miles
David Miles
Sugar Grove
Farmington Township
W. W. Wilbur
Wilbur & Miles
M. Miles
Jis
Miles
W. A. Rankin
Pittsburgh detectives arrest Harrop and others in Braddocka robbery case
Detectives Geary of Pittsburgh and Kribbs of Clarion arrested W. H. Harrop of Braddocka, W. L. Jackson and Jacob Ort of East Brady, part of a gang tied to a robbery of Mr. Gonnor. They appeared before Esquire McGreggor, bound over for trial, and jailed in Clarion after bail was defaulted. Details include toll-keeper observations near Brady’s Bend bridge, with two suspects aged about 23 and Jackson married. Additional notes mention work on a narrow gauge road Parker to Foxburg, engine and boiler dealers Miller & Gaskill, a whisky distillery raid in Clarion county ending in arrest of Wilson Sweitzer, and a horse thief J. C. Riddle in Clearfield. Spring weather lifts business for dry goods and milliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledgar
Geary
Pittsburgh
Kribbs
Clarion
W. H. Harrop
Braddocka
W.L Jackson
Jacob Ort
East Brady
Mr. Gonnor
Esquire McGreggor
Parker
Foxburg
Allegheny R. B
Destoy
Clarion River
Sweitzer
U. S. Com
Neil
Horton
Foster
J. C. Riddle
Clearfield
Measured debate over school superintendent salary
Mead township correspondence accuses Superintendent Thompson of salary excess while Sugar Grove supporters push for lower pay. The writer, aligned with Mr. Gunning, urges trustees to use only state funds, warns high tax and teacher losses, and hopes the elected official will protect education funds with director support. A Swear Grove School District sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ep. Lepega
Mead Township
Thompson
Mead Tp
Gunning
Local Springfield School Opens Term with 1396 Attendees
The spring term began on April 4 with strong attendance at the grammar and primary schools led by A. R. Read and staff including Miss Alzada Haupin, his wife, and Miss Jonnie Squire. 1396 scholars attended both schools with a 90 percent attendance rate. Funds from dramatic entertainments bought a 28 inch bell for daily calls to class, and further gifts improved supplies. The community supports education though visits remain sparse. Electric Bitters advertised as a health tonic for women at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Read
Alzada Haupin
Jonnie Squire
Misges Minerva Decker
Carrie Meund
Temple of Instruction
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Powell & Co
New York
N. Bates
Park Row
Times
Meadville
New England
Stern
N.M
Baltimore
Washington
Vituaville
South
Lander
Kintun
Cornplanter
Corydon
Onoville
Steamburg
N. Y
Germany
Iore
Igh
Geo. Ball , Co
America
Geo. Ball & Co
Oscoophy & Co
Geo. Bull& Co
Williand
Nanticoke
Dunkirk
Reenland Bros
Oil City
Beechford Sundey
Orier
Geo. Ball & Co. Ie
D. M. Gross & Bro
Knox, Dunlap, Stittson and
Liveper
Gee, Ball & Co
Greenland Bros
Jarerail
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
Metlaur
de Forest Weld
D. MM. Gross & Lio
Ene
Brio
Bradford
Absteiners
Jamestown Journey
Norice
Derrick
Geo
Walter
Adams Express Co
Balto
Mad
L—Jones
Jones
Scroggins
EB. K. Thompson
Titusvillo
Saul
Mary Ann
Carter
Fl U. Joliagon
Mottaur
Goo, Ball & Co
Harragart Hall
Water Street
Wm. Messner
Son
M. Grow & Bro
Wa. G. Osaooony & Co
Gee, Ball
Burlington
DeSilver Weld
J. P. Marston
Baptist
Geo. L. Friday
Moen
John Kieg
Nlgin
James and
H. A. Jamieson
Capt. J. 7
I. 3. Brown
Bradford OU Company
A. A. Taylor Leach
Sumuarb City
Thomas Tate
W. I. Stowell
Imirm
Stowell
John PB. Vincent
Erie
W. G. Chapman
GD. D. Hamlin
J. ¢. Sturgeon
Gov. Stove
Juego R. Brown
M. F. Mlliott
Fradford Lira
Garriage
Keobly
Island Carriage Works
A. W. Merck & Co
Stme
Dr. Thomas
Warren Oil Fields
Russellsburg
Incinitry
Garland
Melancthon
Andrews & Hill
S. P. Goudy
Levi Pierce
Abe Griffin
C. S. Morris
Aiken
Geo. Humber
Robert McKinney
Benjamin & Lillis
Cleveland
Messrs
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Blanberry
Rouse Hospital
A. J. Davis
D. Grundet
Pleasant Township
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad
Union City
Douglas Jerola
A.J. Davis
Shiloh
A. J. Davin
Fredonia Independent Watch Company
Womed
T. 8. Hubbard
H. D. Howard
O. R. Burchard
W. H. Smith
C. M. Howard
Howard Bros
Hubbard
C. L. Webster
D. Fairbanks
Burchard
D. J. Barker
Borough of
Aeres
Parmur & Terry
Wanrsen
J. Rassell Manning
M. D
V. S
Parker City
Connor
Clarion County
Nhereat
the County Superintendency
Ayer
Thomas
McKean County
Buffalo Coal Company
Sre
MeKcan and
Buffalo Railroad
Garland Schools
Leadville, Inc
Connors
Leadville
G.O.D
A. Jd. Davis
Easton
Maud Chunk
Wa. G. Osaoopar & Co
Knox
Geo, Ball & Co
Brother the Tittle Ones
Maloney
Erle
Jonathan Walker
Norristown
Johnson—Everett
Pine Grove
L. FP. Merritt
Evert Johnson
Greenland Bro
Dobbing
Yokohama
Geil
Drest Hubbard Bros
Chestaug Street
Aphils
Buchilen
Arnica
A. W. Morck & Co
Mebdyl Opeieata
Charles TL. Stumard
Pine Grove Township
the Orphan's Court
County of
State of
Nichols Forbes
James A. Kelly
William Uodges
Oren Palmer
Engle Engi Ling
Tobias van Shes
William Stodges
James A Kelly
Stannard
Smith Palmer
Sea Court
Spencer
Hiram A. Cosier
Mary Ed
M. Wirdwell
Henry Fogles
John E. King
Joseph M. Wardwell
Albert KR. Martisn
James Kelsay
Miursh Pierce
Willkint Megsoer
Charles W. Head
Charies Green
Newcomb & Walker
J. KE. Hadley
Henry Trace
Willian Kincade
Montgomery Karnsworth
W. A. Younle
M. Underhill
John Gwin
C. M. Underhill
We Mary
Docrstader
Edward Steward
Mary J. Damon
Borough of Columbus
Aaron P. Dewers
James B. Ross
Theodore Chase
Mary
Dockstader
Martin Kopf
John G. Utter
John M. Brown
D. A.V
PR. Co
Alma Brown Insight
D. AL Via
R. Co
S L. Newbold
Stiusville & Battido
Perrill
Joseph Langdon
Michael Keef
M. Ho Butler
W_G
Shannon
Polly A
Kinnear
John F. McPherson Jr
A. While
Proty
Warren, Pa
Watchinson
A.W. Wright & CO
Front Streets
Tre
Trist
Paris
London
Vermont Farm Machine CO
Bellows Falls
United States
Geo.ball&co
F. O. Pierce & Co
Southern
Gulf States
H. A. Jamieson & CO
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