City and vicinity notes and local items
Miscellaneous items from the city and surrounding towns include a new carpet room ad by Bel Brothers, concerns about summer resorts and Chautauqua attendance, the eleventh Chautauqua assembly opening, and ongoing gas street work. Reports cover a fatal boiler explosion in Shamburg, civic hiring, public events, and various local incidents including a roof restoration, fair preparations, a Texas letter, store improvements, and notable town mischiefs and disputes.
Personal notices from Warren area social scene
Mrs. David Grindlay rests at Chautauqua Lake while Miss Minnie Metzgar visits the East. Several locals, including Miss Fiora Walker and Burgess G. P. Orr, travel, host visitors, or plan trips. Invitations announced for West Richards and Lucie Clark’s wedding. many residents plan visits to Jamestown and Lake Superior regions.
Suspect Bottle Swap In Tidioute Barn Case
On Tuesday a man named Cummings of Tidioute was observed with a suspicious bottle in his coat. He and Jockey Clemmons entered Hardenburg's barn, emerged with the bottle moved between them, and Cummings admitted it contained alcohol bought for Clemmons. Cummings was bound over to appear in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty St
Texas
W. G. Smith
Conewango Township
F. RB
Scott
Taylor
Foster
North Clarendon
Utter
Lacy
Lewis Bimber
Tidioute
Mitchell Strelitz
Keystone Clothing House
Streitz
Mother Hubbard
Nolans
Siegels
Justice Office
Cummings
Hardenburg
Jockey Clemmons
Commings
Clemmons
Eqnire Cornelius
Struthers Hose excursion to Gowanda Glen a success
Last Saturday the Struthers Hose excursion to Gowanda Glen drew a large crowd, with weather favorable and receipts exceeding expenditures. About seventy five couples enjoyed dancing and sightseeing at the scenic glen on the B G S W R R line, then returned to Warren satisfied with the day and thanking railway staff for courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Hose
Gowanda Glen
Buffalo
Gowanda
Glen
Messrs. Barnhart
Barnes
Wyman
Warren
Struthers Hose Company
Sulphur Springs Pleasure and Health Resort News
Sulphur Springs thrives as a refuge with over sixty dining guests on Sunday. Visitors include N D Kennedy and families from Warren. Mrs Kirberger and Mrs Boyer stay at cottages near the spring. Local notables and travelers praise the resort while hope remains for future entertainments and continued healthful visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Hill
Warren
N. D. Kennedy
J. A. O. Dell
Mr. O. H. Hunter
W. H. Manville
Geo. M. Titus
G. L. Lawrence
Youngsville
J. John Sill
Wm. D. Hague
Tidioute
P. J. Boyer
Augusta Kirberger
Lidicute
N. W. Lowell
Erie
Funeral of Mrs Dunham in Grand Valley
The funeral of Mrs. M. E. Dunham of Grand Valley and formerly Ada Jackson, 22, 19 days, was held at her father G. A. Jackson’s home in Youngsville. She died Aug 1 after a sudden illness. She was a popular Christian young woman, to be married next Aug 26. The piece notes community sorrow and questions why such a promising life ends so young. The column adds an anecdote about a Carver House incident and mentions Rick Donovan’s wound reopening with companions in Buffalo for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Dunham
Grand Valley
Ada TE. Jackson
G. A. Jackson
Carver House
Rick Donovan
Mike Silk
Dr. Stranahan
Buffalo
Spiritualist Camp at Lilly Dale Draws Large Crowd
A report from Lilly Dale details a northbound D A R R train bringing crowds to Cassadaga Lake for spiritualist meetings. The article praises the grounds, new amphitheatre seating 1500, and notes packed morning services led by Lyman C Howe with music by Prof. Damon. It highlights orderly conduct, diverse speakers including Mrs. R. S. Lillie, and public tests by E. W. Emerson. Fare is $1 round trip from Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A
Lilly Dale
Cassadaga
Lyman C. Howe
Damon
Dunkirk
N. Y
Lillie
E. W. Emerson
Cagsadaga
Warren
Fingers Off at Nixon's Planning Mill
Sam Martin lost three fingers from his left hand while trimming a narrow board at Nixon's planning mill. He was near the Joint er or Buzz Edger when his hand slipped into the machine, injuring him severely. Doctors Stewart dressed the wounds and chloroform was used during treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Martin
Nixon
Stewart
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Hair Regrowth and Color
An ad claims Parker's Hair Balsam stops hair loss, restores color, and makes hair long and glossy. It markets itself as a dressing, not a dye, and highlights cleanliness and purity. The notice ends with a product price line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Council Proceedings: Regular meeting and committee actions
The Warren city council held its regular session with nine members present. Minutes approved, a petition to reduce licensing fees for entertainments for the Warren Library was laid over, and sewer work across Market Street was approved. Bills were paid or referred to committees. an additional policeman, Robert Foster of North Clarendon, was hired at $50 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Grr
Davis
Walkerman
Sechrist
Eddy
Cogswell
Morck
Bell and Borchers
Warren Library
Alden
Market Street
J. R. Bowers
Joseph Walkerman
L. McCaulin
Peter Meis
Coun Warren Lu
Hi. Go. Sas
Philip Begler
Luthburn
Bil
Jn Morck
Dr. Poor
G.W. Scofield
Borchers
D. Eysinger
Hivery
Rowland & Greenland
G. Waid
Beecher
Copeland
Schellhammer de Les Fountain
Thos. Walsh
J.C. Utter
Policv
Wm. Pedioe
Warren Gas Light Company
Geo. Tarjman
A. A. Pinney & Co
William Lavery
Christian Kaberly
Robert Foster
North Clarendon
Warren County Institute Teachers Meet in Tidioute Aug 25
The annual Institute of Warren County will convene in Tidioute on Monday August 25 at 2 PM for a five day session. Superintendent H S Jones Prof G A Langley and Prof G B Little will conduct day sessions with drawing lessons starting Tuesday morning. Evening programs feature addresses lectures and music by local educators and guests with a temperance session Friday morning. C D Arimp County Superintendent urges attendance for teachers and directors. Dr Graves Heart Regulator advertised for heart disease nervousness and sleeplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Warren County
Tidioute
H. S. Jones
G. A. Langley
G. EB. Little
Capt. Cummings
Tidioute School
Langley
Little
Belle McClintock
Meadville
A. B. Miller
Warren
Wallace Bruce
Wells Health Renewer and Rough on Rats Advertisements
A mixed page of patent medicine and household remedies lists Wells Health Renewer claims including curing dyspepsia and nervous weakness, Rough on Rats extermination offers for rodents, Rough on Coughs for throat ailments, and Buchu paiba for urinary issues. The fragmentary ad copy mentions testimonials and multiple 19th century products priced around 15 cents to $1, with references to mothers and hints of sexual debility cures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bel Bros
Shamburg
T. Higbee
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua Lake
Brace
Warren and
Glade
Allen Block
O. C
David Grindlay
Minnie Metzgar
Fiora Walker
Butler
Thos. Bell
Sheriff Allen
Capt. Alexander
M. B. Dunham
Colorado
McConnell
Rose Loomas
F. H. Loomas
Mary O. King
Clymer
N.Y
Hiram King and Family
Batavia
King
George Bellows
New York
Eunice Parmlee
Wellington
Jane Orr
J. A. Whitney
Pittsfield
J. A. Lawrence
Corry
West Richards
Lucie Clark
F. Henry
West
Albert Morck
Jamestown
Robi Taggart
Hiram Andrews
Lis
Harry Isaac
New York City
Alf Love
Titusville
Alf
J. B. Carver
Pond
Towle
Clifton
Rome
Geo. Ames
Benjamin Nesmith
Albert Kirberger
Lake Superior
Kirberger
Dunkleburger
Nevada
E. T. F. Valentine
L. Chambers
Russellburg
M. H. Cogswell
Archie Johnson
Fair Grounds
Youngsville, PA
Cassadaga Lake
Benning
eAtoad Manufacturing Co
Pope Jee
Council Proceedings
Dr. Graves
Swan
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