Rambling Town Opinion on Erie Gas Monopoly Battle
A local writer defends past claims on the Hoffman matter and blasts the Pennsylvania gas company for high rates in Erie. He urges competition, cites Jamestown and Findley precedents, and advocates forming a mutual or borough gas venture to save costs while warning against Standard Oil influence. The piece reports Board of Trade talks, cemetery statistics, a proposed Warren street railway, and calls for public action to protect industry and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Franklin Evening News
Board of Trade
Columbia
Eric
Warren
Jamestown
Sunday Sun
Standard
Standard Oil Company
Corry
People’s Company
Ludlow
Pennsylvania
Clarendon
Findley
Ohio
Struthers, Wells & Co
Pennsylvania Company
Franklin
Columbia Gas Company
Unhung Villain Arrested in Buggery Case Near Warren
Thomas Carley, a 20 year old man from Steamburg, enticed a seven year old boy named Loffthai into a barn and committed buggery threatening death if told. He fled toward Salamanca but was tracked to Pope's Hollow near Frewsburg and then taken to Warren by Officer Magee. Carley awaits trial in Warren. He has a brother in prison for raping an elderly woman at Busti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carley
Glade Run
Steamburg
Loffthai
Carley
Salamanca
Warren
Magee
Pope's Hollow
Frewsburg
Oliver Waite
States Prison
Busti
N. Y
A Queer Marriage in Frewsburg Tale of Elope and Mystery
A Jamestown Sun report describes a marriage at Frewsburg where two young men and a young woman staged questions to disguise a wedding. The groom’s companion answered for him as the outsider stirred interest before all rode separate trains. Neil D. Parks, once a law student in Jamestown, is linked to the romance. J K Weaver advertises the county’s largest stock of musical instruments and sewing machines with cash or credit options at 218 Water Street Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Glade Avenue
South Street
Witer Street
Conewango Bridge
Carver
Glade
Market Street
Cunenango Bridge
Jamestown Sun
Frewsburg
Esquire Frew
Neil D. Parks
Office
Cook, Fisher & Wade
Jamestown
J. K. Weaver
Water ‘Street
OPENING OF THE RINK OPERA HOUSE IN NORRA CLARENVOX
Norra Clarenvox reports the rink opera house to open next week with Fred R. Wren's New York company presenting nightly shows at 10, 20 and 80 cents. Schedule includes Distrust of Picnics Mothers in Law Two Orphans May Blossoms Rip Van Winkle and Under the Gaslight with the house expected to fill nightly. A birthday surprise for J.C. Goal is also described along with local social and minor news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Openiag
Rink Opera House
Norra Clarenvox
Fred R. Wren
New York Star Company
May Blossoms
Rip van Winkle
Warren Gas Light President Denies Pennsylvania Ties
In an interview J G Wells president of Warren gas light company rejects any link with Pennsylvania fuel gas company. He states he has never owned any interest nor received funds from them and names treasurer A H McKelvy and secretary S J Franklin as also not connected.
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Wells
Warren
J. G. Wells
Warren Gas Light Company
Pennsylvania Fuel Gas Company
Welle
A. H. McKelvy
S J. Franklin
Itian
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Clemons in Warren
Mrs. Elizabeth Clemons died suddenly at her residence on the corner of High and Hickory streets Tuesday night at age 70. Born in England, she married Thomas Clemons in 1836 and was a respected pioneer woman and devoted mother with eight surviving children. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 o'clock.
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J.C. Goal
Goal & Weaver
Goal Bros
L. Merritt
Z. T. Weaver
W. H. Sandborn
L. Merrit
Hngh Munroe
Rink Opera House
Goxl
Goal
S. Sandborn
Belfast
R. Gray
Funk
Ohio
Hugo Monroe
Franklin
Z.T. Weaver
Kane
A. W. Storey
J. C. Russell
Pierze
Warren
A. C. McAlpine
John Galaway
Jamestown
N.Y
J. C. Goal
Main Street
W. H. Midgley
Pittsburg
W. J. Sandborn
Elizabeth Clemons
Clemons
High
Hickory Streets
Miss Allie
England
Thomas Clenens
Ede Clemons
Allie
Frank Clemons
Prohibition Debate Cites Bible Passages in Temperance Fight
A letter argues against prohibition by citing Ecclesiastes and Luke, contending Jesus drank wine and urging sympathy with Christ’s teachings. It questions modern temperance zeal and notes a Titusville Herald temperance lecture by Mrs Henry, asserting the aim is to exalt Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Eprras
John the Baptist
Jesus
Christ
Titusville
Mis. Henry
Horrific Dedham Bridge Collapse Kills Dozens in Boston Rail Disaster
A Boston and Providence rail bridge near Dedham collapsed dumping seven passenger cars into a frozen embankment. Thirty two killed and about seventy wounded or seriously injured as fire crews and Roslindale chemical engine rushed to rescue victims. Disturbing scenes described include torn clothing, two girls clinging in death, and a headless body among wreckage.
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Boston
Boston and Providence Railroad
Dedham
Norfolk County
Roslindale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoffman Matter
Warrenboro
People’s Association
Oakland Cemetery
N. Dietch
Odd Fellows of
Mr. Struthers
George Yogel
David McNett
John F. Davis
C. L. Hessell
North Clarendon
Edward Caldwell
Dunkirk
Ledger
Liberty
Waterloo
Caldwell
Wyman & Davis
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