Corydon Letter from May 6 18 18
The Corydon letter describes local commerce and gossip. It highlights Wesley Martin's portrait boat with Chrystal Photographs including Judge Trenderson’s daughter and Mrs F Leach, and mentions Mrs F Chamberlain a Randolph native now in Cuba. It notes Milliner goods, Corset and Skirt fashions, Rev E F Crane’s arrival in Corydon, church farewell, and Shoeware sale in Allen’s block with an J Young book bindery agent present for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Martin
Hig
Judge Trenderson
Randolph
F. Leach
Prof. Love
Jamestown
Warren
Indian Town
Sugar Run
Kinzua
F. Chamberlain
Cuba
New York City
Corydon
Chamberlai
Mra. Sanderlin
Allen’s Block
Liberty Street
Liberty St
J. Youngs Book Bindery
Titusville
Second St
Temperance Convention highlights in Warren and community notes
The Temperance Centennial Society for students drew two thirds of the Presbyterian Church crowd as youths pledged total abstinence. Women and missions receive praise for work, with calls for male leaders to join. Also noted are home talent readings, a praise for the Emlenton Register, Rankin's sermon on Christianity, ongoing forest fires in Limestone and near Mr. Slater, and Rowland Hose officers elected on May 4 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrist
E. F. Crane
Herkimer
N.Y
Baptist Church
Herkimerews
Crane
Lerkimer
Cer
WH. F. Crane
Warren
Centennial Temperance Society
Presbyterian Church
Lindsey
M. E
Emlenton Register
Miss Crowley
A. A. Davis & Co's
Tidioute
Union
Rankin
Limestone Township
John Slater
Warren Ledger notices and local scenes in brief
A busy Warren page reports stock horse for sale and dry cold weather, local shop ads from A A Davis & Co, pavement improvements, and rising Warren oil district storage needs. It notes Myron Waters returning from the South, a temperance tale from Bradford, and a Pittsburgh Opera House visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Paper and Borders
A &Ina
A. A
Oil district April report shows 279 wells and 1187 barrels daily
The monthly April report lists 279 new wells across oil districts with a combined daily output of 1187 barrels. It notes 38 dry wells, Warren district rigs, and expected May production to rise as more rigs come online, with oil prices steady around 2.35 to 2.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jones
Glade Run
Conover
South Glade
Little Indian Hollow
Trushel, Watters & Co
Glade
J. McGee
Big Indian Hollow
Las
Kirberger Farm
North
Thomas Bell & Co
North Glade
Campbell No. 2
Chittenden
Falconers Dam
Jon Belt & Co
Hggleston
North Rrade
Tipton & Co
Clinton No. 1
Gsmer
Troffman
North Warren
Crall Farm
Pleasant
Ironically Strict Town Ordinance Orders Sidewalk Repairs
The Town Council orders Ignis owners to repair and raise sidewalks along Water Street and adjacent lanes, listing numerous lot numbers and owners, from Watson and Dusis to Waggoner and John O’Hern, with specific walk grades and restorations required on street sections including Water Street North, South, and West, Sixth Street, East Street, Market Street, and nearby alleys. The notice enumerates properties by lot numbers, owner names, and required actions such as raise to grade or repair, covering extensive blocks and multiple side streets throughout the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Horough
Ignis
Water Street
Watson, & Dusis
J . CG. Smith
E. Gowan
Benj. Nesmith
Stone & Noyes
Thos. Schruthers
Essey Fellows
J. Page
J. E
Trauthers, Wells & Co
CO. Waggoner
Jonas Townley
Gol
Hole Honhart
CG. Retterer
Frank Barnhurt
Philip Lauffenburger
P. J. Falconer
J. &. Utter
Ak Geo
Charles Randall
J. Gissulbrecht
Jacob Rieg
New Walk
Acon Berger
W. Parker
Scott
G Stevens
L. Hangon
Jacob Northrop
George Lerring
B. Dalrymple
Hofman
A. . Lacy
Jane Orr
G. A. Armes
G. Engworth
Jerone Davis
Grace
Wmn
M. Lindsey
Bmrs
J. Stalie
Buill
N.E. Lacy
Short Street
John Truby
A. Rirberger
Mary Keller
Market Street
S.J. Pre
W. i Verbuek
Eddy
Arnot
A. d. Davis
Liberty Street
B Nesmith
Irs
E Clemons
Loosack
P Brown
Parker Estate
Kloffman
Gorman Methodist Church
Tazet Street
Hi. Kings
Mra
K. J. ‘Turner
Hh. B. Eldred
Peter Greenland
Nelson Greenland
John Kropp
J. Sonne
George Miller
W. H. Breriy
Shafter
Hazel Street
George Culver
Eaured Street
William Morris
Joan Brown
Clemony Estate
Gemmell
W.S. Parmilee
Laurel Street
D. W. Brodhead
M. Spaulding
Union Street
J. Steadman
Third Street
M. Waters
Robert Dennison
HR. B. Stewart
M. Miles
Henry
Bandah
Maria Merrill
le ‘Axtell
John Sill
A. A. Talbot
G. Hall
G. Lavy
Holman
Mooar
O. Hall
John Honhiart
R. Gregoriel
Peter Garvey
Thomas Townley
Martin Cribbing
A. Brown
Second Street
W.C. Rowland
L. F. Morris
Mary Crosby
Philip Gruber, Jr
E. Barnes
L. F. Watson
B. Hoffman
W. H. Verback
Wm. Grindley
Fresbyterian Church
A. Fisher
High Street
North Side
Thomas Clemons
J. Brown
B. Dunham
J. ¥. Benson
Thomas Kocler
Cowan
FP. McPlergon
Miss
T. Daggett
James McMullen
L. Towle
James Steadman
Nathan Delaney
Godfrey Hans
E Jacob Spinner
Jacob Sutter
Chestnut Strat
Patrick Meehan
C. Killian
Daniel Foley
C.H. Royes
Burgess
Rueus P. Kiva
Clerx
Warren
Dr King's New Discovery touted as cure all lungs diseases
The ad claims Dr King s New Discovery cures consumption and many chest and throat diseases with a world wide reputation. It notes free trial bottles and a one dollar size sold by A W Merck Co Warren Pa. It also lists court suit for rent, a death by hanging in Venango County, and promotes Dr Bulls Baby Syrup as safe for babies, free from morphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Merck & Co
Warren, Pa
Greue
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N.Y
Bethlehem
N. Y
Mareh
Jom
Seyler
Remedy advertisement touts Mandrake and Worm Powders
An old advertisement promoting Schenck's Mandrake Pills and Green's AuravaT Flower claims to cure liver disorders dyspepsia and bowel issues. It cites rapid relief from headaches and bilious attacks and urges travelers to take boxes. Includes testimonial from Titusville and notes price and availability at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Nossion House
Ongent
Tisapoostan
E. K. Thompson
Titusville
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Corydon Letter
Rowland Hose
John Rowland
Fred AW. Howard
James Kitchen
F. R. Scott
Charles H. Smith
Emery C. Cook
F. B. Jones
Will Hall
A. Irvine
Will Howard
Chas. H. Smith
Will Spaulding
Warrren Ledger
Waiisw
L. B. Wood
Davis & Co’s
Telegraph
Myron Waters
Citizens’ National Bank
A. A. Davis & Co’s
BR. B. Steward
Carver House
Frazeltine & Davis’ Drug Store
Revere
Metalgar
Eliot Kidder
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren Pipe Line Company i
Warren Oil District
A. A. Pavis & Co
I. A. Jamieson
Water St
mayen+ GREENLAND Bros
Guesnland Bros
Petengilis
Friends of the Lupeer
Warren Lepcer
Warren County
Pittsburgh Opera House
Roscoe Hall
Slim House
Loox
Lonsdale
Huser & Sox
Bradford
OIL News
Wetmore
Martin Schaffer
George H. Leonhart
Boroagh
Murphy
A. Kirberger
George Cogswell
Geo H. Leonhart
Gy i
Schwing
Philip Bagler
Wim, Watt
Sarah Back
Derepurou
Chester Park
Hin Martin
Stephen Carver
George Herzing
Delrymiple
Lewis Werle
de Poplar Street
West Side
Jos
Boyd
Orvis Hall
Hoffman
B.A. Randall
Poplar Street
Episcopal Church
C. Allen
Timothy Foley
Daniel Kirwin
L. L. Lowry
Mr. White
Mrs. M. Spinner
Woodbury James
M. W. tHull
Fla
Randal
G. Dennison
TJ. Taft
U Certain
Lewis
Dr. King
Connely and
Acocks
W. A. Hallenbeck
Tingo
Liuru
Pioneer
Venango County
Rebecca Michael
J. S. Stillwagon
Stillwagon
New London
Mercer County
Willis Dunwoody
Dixmont
Mr. Stullwagon
Able Kingdom
Glenn
Crittenton
76Th Ave
Hill
Mayo
Leonard
Limestone, Catt. Co
Calvin Leonard
Wooood
Court of Common Pleas
Imiz
Glade Township
Pennsylvania
Elisher Jackson
Chauncy
Levit W. Clark
Henry Brace
Bennett
White
Geo. Culver
Mays Bt
Dinsmoor
Tennessee
Cumberland County
D. W.C. James
Mare
THE
Popular Cash Clothing House
Hertzel & Mesmith
Opp
Suspension Bridge
Cash Clothing House
Michael Ball
Warren, Penn’a
GEO. Ball & CO
Keystone
A. A. Davis & Go
Aver
Warren Sayings Bank
LF Ancy
Davis & 5 CO
Wotice
Epp
Mary Teook
Glace
Wolverbeck
Rawdomly
Colminbngsborough
Ds. Vantassel
Cohunbup
Waren
Warren, Apel
Thomas Ryan
Thoute, Pa
Shonopon
Hue
Brokenstraw
Tombson
I. W. Agrelius & Co
Youngsville, Pa
Nihe
Youngsyie
Avery
Hirge Garde Bitble
Mill Streck
Wilbur
Peyno
Arren
James Roy
Conewango Township
Philip Stegrist
Treaxvree
Conewanga Township
Pebtor
Chatrfield County
John Weller
John Thamag
Nlcurlis
Wid Pew
BOF
Meas
John Fuomas
Old Exchange Building
Wendleroe & Johnston
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