Jamestown and region briefs of late 1891 events
Jamestown census shows 16 388 residents a 70 percent rise in a century. Drownings near Rochester and Chautauqua Lake, a Lake Shore worker killed at Silver Creek, and a rattlesnake bite in Clearfield County are noted along with a lightning strike destroying two barns in Busti. A new sugar milk plant proposed at Sherman, and electric streetcar expansion toward Chautauqua Assembly grounds are outlined. A theater wrestling match, a burglary with a chloroformed family, and notable local obituaries complete the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Charles Emerick
Rochester
Grove City
A. H. Bowen
Sorrenzo Martin
Busti
A. S. Moffat
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua
St. Cloud
Minn
Titus Ridgway
Hydetown
Meadville
Frank A. Striffler
Stritter
William Lightner
Clearfield County
Sherman
W. A. Cook
D. I Hall
Kane
O. K. Hall
Frank Hall
Warren
O. D. Coleman
O. B. Lay
Oil City Opera House
Dennis Gallagher
Buffalo
Hugh Leonard
Belfast
N. Y
Gallagher
Leonard
Steward Frank
Henry Stearns
Lowa
Lyford Fenton
Frank
Lakewood
Erie Railroad
IV Ons
A King Friend Red Flag Oil Remedies All Pain
A vintage ad touts Red Flag Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and various ailments claiming rapid relief for man or beast. It also promotes Dr Lee's Liver Regulator as a premier cure for kidney and liver issues with trial bottles offered at L G Noyes & Cos drug store.
Capital and Labor by E A Allen published by Central
E A Allen author of Golden Gems of Life Bible Companion Civilizations and more has completed a 518 page volume Capital and Labor printed by Central Publishing House Cincinnati. It covers farmer, planter and mechanic mutual improvement against monopoly with leaders from eight national groups. Warren agency by MI Conrath offers territory details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Allen
Bible Companion
Central Publishing House
Cincinnati
MI. Conrath
Warren
Crawford
McKean
Morocco
Peruna advertised as malaria cure and health revival
An advertorial promoting Peruna as a universal malaria remedy describes malaria symptoms and claims Peruna clears poison from the system, restores appetite and sleep, and revives the body within weeks. It invites readers to request a free book by mail from The Peruna Medicine Company in Columbus, Ohio. Also includes a critique of tailless shirts and a Chicago Tribune note on dress reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Chicago Tribune
Parent of Insomnia and Stomach Health Link
The article links insomnia to digestive issues, stating nine cases involve the stomach and recommending Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to invigorate digestion. It argues digestions improvements restore brain balance, avoid narcotics, and improve liver and bowel function for better sleep.
Three Harvest Excursions by Burlington Route RR
The Burlington route offers Harvest Excursions on Aug 25 and Sept 15 and 29 leaving Chicago Peoria Quincy St. Louis and returning from St. Paul Omaha St Joseph Kansas City Denver Helena Salt Lake and other points across the Northwest West and Southwest. Rates are very low with tickets at all ticket offices east of the Mississippi River. Through tickets available via many connecting lines. Inquire locally or contact P. S. Eustis in Chicago.
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Burlington
Chicago
Peoria
Quincy
St. Louis
St. Paul
Omaha
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Denver
Helena
Salt Lake
North West
Mississippi River
P. S. Eustis
Gen’l. Pass
Eighth Annual Reunion of Northwestern G A R Club
The Northwestern Association of the G A R held its eighth annual reunion at Franklin with about 5,000 veterans from Erie Crawford Clarion Butler Mercer Lawrence Forest Elk Armstrong Warren and McKean counties. A grand dinner was served and camp fires took place in the courthouse and opera house. Prominent attendees included ex Governor Curtin Secretary Thomas J Stewart General McCreary of Erie Major Montooth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Association
Franklin
Erie
Crawford
Clarion
Butler
Mercer
Lawrence
Forest
Elk
Armstrong
Warren
McKean
Court House
Opera House
Curtin
Thomas J. Stewart
McCreary
Summer Sun Warns of Disturbances and Whiskey Prices
Astronomers report many sunspots this summer fueling predictions of storms though weather forecasts remain uncertain. Klein’s Silver Age and Duquesne rye whiskies rise in popularity with prices 31.50 and 1.25 per quart. Other whiskey brands Gibson Fince Guckenheimer and Overholt offered at 1.09 per quart or six quarts for 45.00. Klein’s Blackberry brandy 100 per quart. Mail order catalog and price list available from Max Eleln Allegheny PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Duquesne
Gibson
Fince
Guckenheimer
Max Eleln
Federal St
Allegheny
Voice Culture Instruction Arrives in Warren, Aug 24
Mr. Edmund Myer of New York City will arrive in Warren on Monday Aug 24 and begin voice culture lessons Tuesday morning at Mrs. Jane Orrs on Market Street. He comes independent of any society with mutual benefits for all pupils and home singers seek public encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Myer
New York City
Warren
Jane Orr
Market Street
Myer
Secret of Success Promoted by Morris and MaHen
Local druggists Morris and MaHen tout perseverance as key to success while offering a wide range of perfumeries cosmetics medicines and chemicals. They urge those with palpitations breathlessness weak spells or heart or lung symptoms to try Dr Miles Heart Cure before it’s too late. Also advertised is Dr Miles Restorative Nervice free testimonials and a Grinnell Independent blames McKinleyism for high livestock prices benefiting farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & MaHen
Miles
Last of the Season to the Thousand Islands
A bargain river excursion from Warren to the Thousand Islands circuit via W N Y & P R R and connecting lines. August 28 departure with day time run to Alexandria Bay aboard the St Lawrence steamship, hotel rates from 1.50 to 8.00 per day, double berth 2.00, round trip fare five dollars, seven to ten day return options, special sleeping cars and through coaches, space to be reserved in advance.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Rochester
New York Central
Hudson River R. R
Syracuse
Rome
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Clayton
St.Lawrence
Alexandria Bay
Round Island
Thousand Island Park
Nobby Island
Pullman Island
Livingston
Warren
B. Newton
Islands
Ely's Cream Balm Relief Prompts Longtime Sufferer to Praise
A 90 year catarrh sufferer reports immediate relief from headaches throat soreness and sleep loss after using Ely's Cream Balm. A New York reviewer calls the balm valuable and notes a Franklin Pennsylvania user also approved it. Farmers in Washington County sell wool two cents per pound cheaper than last year despite McKinley law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
R. G. Vassar
Warren St
New York
Els
A. Lovell
Franklin, Pa
Washington County
A Fatal Mistake by Doctors on Heart Disease
Dr Franklin Affles, Indian specialist, argues in his book Heart Disease that stomach ailments cause nervous heart trouble. Morris and Stullens offer Dr Miles Heart Cure, claimed top in sales, plus Nervine for headaches and fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Affles
Morris & Stullens
Miles
Warren merchants tout sudden flood of new goods
The advertisement proclaims a heavy purchase spree with numerous new goods bought at great sacrifice. It claims season advancement by importers and asserts local ladies and surrounding areas can use good goods at a bargain price and will recognize the value.
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Warren
Luxury fabrics offered at sale prices this season
Extraordinary values in 124 cts extra quality Scotch Zephyr goods sold this season at 25c. Two thousand yards India Cashmere in black and colored grounds with hand painted clover and flower designs at 15c. Also 2000 yards Pan-Gee suitings with exquisite colorings and China silk effects, previously 35c, now offered at 15c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Woollen Dress Goods at Bargain Prices
A sale listing offers 50 pieces of all wool French plaids and stripes at 65 cents per yard and 54 inch Camel's Hair patterns at 10 dollars each. Also priced are dress patterns at 85 cents and high class novelties embroidered and tufted, previously sold up to 30 dollars.
Graduation Dress Descriptions at Value Prices
Silk crepe de chine and India silks offered in pink turquoise lavender Cleopatra red and other hues. Lace ribbons gloves and matching accessories advertised with cream cashmere camel hair surges albatross and veiling fabrics for a refined graduation ensemble.
Pickett &60 New Warehouse Opens with Vast Stock and Shop
W H Pickett &60 announces relocation to a huge new warehouse measuring 36 by 120 feet with four stories. The basement stocks sewer and stove pipe, brick, nails, shoes, and various piping. the first floor holds 125 tons of iron and steel, wire nails, belting, rope, tools, and hardware. the second floor features plows, drills, mowing machines, rakes, woodwork, and paints. The third floor houses a 10,500 square foot shop with about thirty workers producing plumbing, heating, roofing, gas fitting, sheet metal, and tinwork. The main stores carry a full hardware line, axes, belting, oil well supplies, lubricants, and related items, all at right prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Wrought Steel
Syracuse Oliver
Gowanda
Gale
Pickett
Jackets and Blazers Cleared at Meyer Jonasson Sale
Local clearing sale offers over 200 jackets and blazers at less than half price. Hurry to view the stock. deal ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer, Jonasson & Co
Bargain Hosiery and Underwear Deals
HOSTERY and UNDERWEAR offered at 15 cents a pair. Ladies and Children's Fast Black Ribbed cotton hose priced at 10 cents each. Ladies Ribbed Vests promoted as superior to regular 25 cent items. Silk and Lisle Underwear and Hosiery advertised as best bargains ever offered.
Special Bargains In Car Pets At Discounted Prices
Special bargains in car pets and fabrics with stitched Wilton Back Velvets at 85c, Body Brussels at 31c, tapestry Brussels pieces, and grand reductions on Ingrain carpets. Limited quantities offered at lower prices than standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Brussels
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James K. Polk
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Millerstown
Vuser
Richards
Oil City
Thomas R. Cowell
M. F. Scheide
Pasquale Madalane
Lake Shore
Silver Creek
W. J. Scott
Newport
Davi
Rheu
Tom
Jack Sprat
Merry King Cole
Gotham
Lord Fauntleroy
Pierce
Whipple
Cattaraugus County
Little Valley
Assembly
Fancher
Terry
Vinton
Vreeland
Salamanca
James G. Johnson
Randolph
Alfred Spring
Veterans AT
Grinnell
British America
Thousand Islands
Tesh Ee
W.h.pigkett
Business Directory
D. J. A. Partridge
New Waters
Berty Street
First National Bank
B. Brown
H. E. Brow
7Areen Hotel
E. C. Kmupp
Liberty and
Water Streets
Warren, Penn’a
Yee
E. W. Seely
Prop
Court
Schermerhorn
Scofield
Hazeltine Building
Liberty Street
Werren
ST. Neill
New Exchange Block
Leonhart Bros
BA & Thompson
Attorneys AT Law
Beatty Block
A. A. Davis & Co
J. Ball
DL. Ball
C. Thompson
Peng, Cable & Peterson, Attorneys AT Law
Water Street
Hunter & Son
Chas. Dinsmoor
Jas. Cable
Chas
A. Peterson
W. A. Graves
Hall Block
Episcopal Church
Jhe Revere
Frank Metzgar
P.&ge
D.A.V
WY. &P.R.R
Trinch Toom
W. G. Trunkey
J. HE. Donly
Donly & Trunkey
Attorneys-at-Law
Qffice
Judge
K. Yates
Warren Savings Bank
L. G. Noyes & Co
D. J. A. Love
Schaeffer
Hickory Street
Third Street
Hast
Pass Hutter Wholesales Bakery
Warren, Pa
G Smith
Second Street
Golden Horse Shoe
W. Freeman
A. McAlpine
Third St
M.E. Church
Jackson Boehler
Cousing Bros
Danforth
W. Corner
Second
Liberty Streets
Airstow
Kodak
Geo
Ball’s
Penn’a
W.H. Pickett& CO
Fehlman Brothers
Boston
Mass
Warren Ledger
Winston, Rand & Watson
Java
Goodrich & Fehlin
Winslow
Trand & Watson
Poone
Ronnefort
Goodrich & Feldman
Holmes & Coutis
Crown Acme OU
Acme Oil CO
Akron
Gr Ae
Goodrich & Fehrman
TM Achr Milling Co
Furlman Brothers
Nelson Greenland
Pitcher’s Castorla
E. C. Knowles & Son
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