Warren Pa. Business Cards and Old Chronicle Notes
A dense listing of Warren area attorneys and professional cards appears, alongside reflections on Warren’s 35 years of growth and the history of local newspapers. The piece recalls early presses, burned Exchange buildings, and the evolution of journalism in the county, followed by a biographical sketch of explorer Henry Morton Stanley and his Africa campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur & Schnur
Law
Warren
Front Street
Zopesa praised by customers and doctors in Union NY notice
A Union New York notice from December 12 1881 reports Zorssa Cramcar Co endorsing Zopesa as selling beyond expectations. After trial bottles sold buyers receive a larger size and report relief from long standing dyspepsia. Doctors are beginning to prescribe it. HA. L. Warrsey, Deeggist.
Kinzua Flourishes with Factories Oil Wells and Trout
The Salamanca Union ex cursively reports on Kinzua Pa noting Sheldon’s handle factory operates at full capacity with first class goods. George W Pettit formerly of Ellicottville recently turned out 1753 handles in a day. The town shows flourishing prospects with oil wells count and promising fields nearby. Trout fishing nearby attracts anglers, and the editor plans a future visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamanca Union
Warren County
Kinzua
Sheldon
J. H. Williams
Williams
Randolph
George W. Pettit
Ellicottville
Kinwua
Bradford First Murder Shocks City at Bear Driver’s Grief
Major Ashton, a Bradford resident and bear handler, was killed on Pig Island by George Gordon, who fled before police caught him. Gordon, from Ridgway, was jailed after lynching fears. Ashton’s funeral was paid by the local colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Qak Ui
Major Ashton
Pig Island
George Gordon
Ridgway
Ashton
Gorden
Smith & Wesson
Gordon Tred
Ashtons
Goulston Street
Smethport
Owego
Pradford Sunday News
Hensel in City Ahead of Tensel Tile Campaign
State Chairman Hensel visited the city yesterday and will stay for business tomorrow. He sees the ticket as strong and predicts Democrats can win. He said money for the campaign is readily available and defended relations with the Administration as pleasant. He opposed the sweeping convention resolution and denied antagonism to Governor Pattison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensel
Tle
Sioek
W Ning
Iensel
Pattison
Democratic Party
Philadelphia Record
Defaulter Suspected in Roscommon County Losses
Aug 27 news reports strong evidence that A A Atherton Roscommon county treasurer has vanished with 18090 26000 to the village 5000 to Gerrish township and 31800 to Harvey Emery plus smaller amounts to others. Atherton’s whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derroit
A. A. Atherton
Roscommen County
Tie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Holemshoro
New Bruggwick
Hall
Trenton
Bible Calms Delirious Steamboat Passenger on Sound
A frightened passenger on a crowded steamboat begged for a Bible. A attendant brought the book to him. He laid it on his chest and cried that devils could not get over it, then grew calm as he stared at the Bible. The Congregationalist cites this as travel lore on the Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amexa
Saxonburg founder Roebling funds and feats in brief
A Pittsburgh Dispatch correspondent recalls Saxonburg in Butler County founded by John A. Roebling. It notes his move from Muhlhausen to America in 1831, early struggles, and the town’s German character. Roebling pioneered American wire rope cable work, built major bridges, and established plants in Trenton. His son completed the Brooklyn Bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Saxonburg
John A. Roebling
America
Muhlhausen
Thuringia
Hoebling
Roebling
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Tie
Old Country
Allegheny
Monongahela
Justus Riedel
Trenton
Pittsburgh Disnetor
Chautauqua County Fair Promises Record Show at Jamestown
The 47th annual Italy and Cattle show of the Chautauqua County Agricultural Society runs September 4 to 7 in Jamestown. Expect a doubled horses and stock display, expanded trotting and running races with larger purses, a grand glass ball shooting tournament, Siegeling races, and innovative features like an on wheels industrial exhibit. A great baby show and 20 cent special premiums are also planned to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovcrs
Italy
Chant. Co. Agricultural Society
Jamestown
Toam
Rich California Bride Delights Saratoga With Dog Darling
A stylish California bride on her wedding tour, A. W. Rich, stays at the Grand Union in Saratoga. She strolls on the hotel piazza with her prized black and tan dog Darling, a $400 wedding present. The dog wears a bespoke emerald and pearl collar valued at $3,000 with 22,000 earrings. A servant tends the pet when the mistress is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Rich
California
Saratoga
Grand Union
Presidential fish story at Yellowstone camping site
A presidential camp moves to Yellowstone Lake due to forage shortages. The party catches a trout, reels it on the hook, and cooks it on site. Mud geysers nearby fashion familiar formations while hot springs of varying temperatures glow nearby with clear water and flowers growing beside them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Lake
Murder of Five Children by Father in Walthemstow
Tingland reports a grim case where William Gouldstone a 26 year old blacksmith in Walthemstow killed five children. He struck the newborn twins and drowned the other three in a cistern after claiming he would be hanged. He kissed his wife after confessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingland
William Gouldstone
Walthemstow
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ORR & Dunkle
Attorneys At Law
Warren, Pa
Scofield Block
N. M. Onn
J. W. Dunele
Ee Ir
W. G. Trunkey
Fice
Qosmer
Dale & Freeman
Scofield
Aere A N. Af
ORR
Attornis V-At-Law
Clarendon
Attice
Waxelbaum Lock
William Sward Nson
Johnson's Exchange Building
Ait Ee Ne
Osmer
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Judge Scofield
Liberty Street
Osuer
Davil, A. Freeman
P. V. Murray
Morek & Co
J. 3. Davies
Baptisl Church
Hoppian
Second Street
Warren Savings Bank
Eegence Brown & Stone
First National Bank
E. Brown
C. W. Stone
H. E. Brown
Wetmore, Noyes & Hinckley
Exchange
D. Hinckley
Christian Smith
Golden Horse
Hirst National Bank
Mull
Ander First National Bank
Tee
J.D. Danforth
Variety Hall
Ball & Thompson
Lew, Offce
D. Thompson
Dist
Griffin Reno
Roseoo Ffatl
Water Street
Tod Tr
Preston
Homeopathic Phiician
Third
Liberty Streets
Bell's
High Street
Revordy B. Stewart
Bear Hicko
Richard B. Stewart
Qnice
A.J. Davis
Second
Liberty Shests
Europhan Hotel
J. B. Waughs
Mai Street
Corry
Ford Post
G. Alr
Wh. Schnur
Tu. A
Knights OF Pythias
Warren Lode
K.of H. Hall
Geg I. Leonhart
C. C. Haver C. Auspane
Dieteh
Giessalurech
Block, Waren
Warren Mail
Mail
E. Cowan
J. W. Fletcher
Gen. Taylor
Ramage
Franklin
Washington
The
Standard
S. J. Goodrich
Monitor
Cole
J. T. McPherson
Register and Recorder
H. P. Kinnear
McPherson
L. T. Parmlee
C. W. Rathbun
Erastus Barnes
Rathoun
L. L. Deming
Barnes
Chas McGill
Walker
L. Wetmore
J. F. McPherson
Thos. Clemons
James Freeman
Dan Horn
John Bill
Bucket Brigade
Taylor & Arnett
L. Ax
Leoner
Goodrich & Wilson
Theophilus Wilson
Goodrich
Wilson
John Daily
W. C. James
Chas. Dinsmoor
W. J. Clemons
Dinsmoor
Clemons
Morris
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