North Warren Chronicle tidbits and local notes
A bustling weekly column from North Warren covers court dealings, road matters, and community events. It notes a moving house on rollers, Prohibition paper subscriptions, a charity dinner, Christmas plans at Sugar Grove Seminary, and local tales of gardens, mills, and residents with brief sketches of names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Warrex
North Warren
Conenango
Glade Townships
Martin
Warre
Mirror
Ledger
Warren
Snowden
Bridge
Nero
Stanton
Yankeebuah Hill
Lamm
Spring Creek
Warren County
Exchange Hotel
Charles Lott
Bender
Zack
Cowen
Mail
Messrap Bates & Beatty
Judge Johnson
Jackson Road
Titusville
Eddy
The Merrick Well Disaster and Affects at Four Beak
The narrative recounts the 1861 Merrick well explosion near the Reserve in Walsburg County. Henry Rouse and companions faced a gas blast that killed worker Mr. Skinner and burned many, including Rouse and a young man who died returning to aid others. The fire burned above ground, tanks and oil barrels burned, while rescuers attempted to escape. Eventually containment came after days, with oil production declining as market prices and logistics complicated reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Dames Buchanan
Hou Me
Wis
Vie
Owas
Sueure
Wardworth
Walsburg
Wile County
Merrick
Mr. Merrick
H. BR. Rouse
W. B. Benedict
Rouse
Benedict
Wadsworth
Hades
Skinner
Erie County
Mr. Rouse
My Jease
Mr. Skinner
George Kent
Mr. Glass
Thos. Page
Gardner
Jud Manon
Happy Jack
Elmira
Sault
Niagara Falls
Merric
TWO LIVES SACRIFICED Bu Pa Devemeer !
A domestic tragedy in the Western city section ends with Christian Fy Schan killing his daughter Minnie and fatally wounding Annie after interceding to stop his wife. He tries suicide and clashes with Officer Higgins. a determined crowd gathers as he is taken to jail. Eleven year old son Harry pleads to spare him. A second note adds skeptical commentary on local gas firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Warren
Turnig
PL & KE
George Lite
Brakaman
Russell
Stranahan
Cora Shepard
West Monterey
Emma Hogan
Jack McGuire
Bradford
8. Sandborn
Belfast
Ting
W. H. Sandborn
Funk
Walter
Findly
Taggart
Christian Fy Schan
Minnie
Annie
Elis
Patrohuan Higeins
Schan
Shan
Higgins
Scham
Little Harry
Skipped Out Bridegroom Leaves Town in Town Rumor
A lively sensation arose when a young man employed at the wylum planned to marry a well regarded local lady. He departed to arrange a home for his bride, but rumors say he has decamped leaving small bills and a heartbroken girl behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonitu Wakren
Warren County Industry Report Shows Slow Growth and Capital Drain
The 1880-81 internal revenue figures reveal Warren County’s limited industrial base with tanneries, iron works, lumber, and wooden ware lacking scale. Major employers include Struthers iron works and L.P. Borehard Co, while banks hold large deposits unused locally. The piece notes high capital but weak local investment, urging owners to divert funds to Warren ventures to boost population and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers’ Iron Works
Phe
State Statistica Department
Rita i I
L.P. Borehard & Co
Warren
John McNaird& Go
Sledield
Brows Bros de Co
Guowrges
McNair & Co
Brown Bros. & Co
Thompson
Horslock
A& Dd
Sider
H. A. Jamieson
Philadelphia
Fordes
Secretary of Internal AG Fairs
Jamestown
Judge Wetmure
Virginia
California
Flere
Tlanover
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Miss Pless
Elery
N. Y
John Swain
Raymond
Columbo
Fueth
Hay
Under & Co
al. Winchester
Eypur
George Davis
Myers
Nichols
Nichols Place
Charles Ren
Myers Vincient
Lismond
UO. D. Horn
Clark
Henry
Sheffield Junction
Andrews
Robert Birch
Sugar Grove
M. E
Wm. Jones
J. White
M. i
Lindsey
Commercial Department
Sugar Grove Seminary
Severn Coyle
Centerville
Blanche Jewett
Grace Jowett
Custer City
Seagol
Hill
Gertie Curtiss
White
Adams
Warren Fletcher
J. Fulgerson
MW. E. Church
McDonald's Hall
G. A. Veen
E. Thornton
Jewett
Blanche
Grace
Mire
White Sil
Pleasantville
Dison
Miss Brice
Cleveland
North Clarendom
McGuire & Lockwood
McGraws Mill Pond
C. H. Stright
Garland
B.S. Page
Chautauqua Circle
C. A. Bur Tows Reas Ptl
Brown
Jeeves
Hartley
J. No Wentworth
Jd. W. Henry
A. Anderson
Jim
Henry Ro Rowse
Ted Tuling
Penteytyania Gas Company
Freeme
Clarendon Mutual Association
Pennsylvania
Clarendon Company
Warren “People’s
Troi
P. & HK. Railroad Company
North Clarendon
Adama
Erie
Williamsport
County Industries
Portis
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