Edinboro notes fill pages with school and store news
Edinboro items report circulars from the Normal school and Mr Samuels opening a new dry goods store in the Hoffman block. Local society includes visits, a church sermon by Prof Luccock, a Y M C A chapter, and obituaries. The column cites births, illnesses, and community notices across Warren Corry and Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Samuels
Normal School
Edinboro
Samuel
Hugh McMullen
Bradford
B. Nesmith
Geo. Titus
Elias Morningstar
Warren
Alex Cameron
York State
Frank Ethridge
I. Samuels
8. Sandborn
Belfast
N.Y
W. H. Smid
Boon
Merck Drug Store
S. HB. Cogswell
East Water Street
A. A. Cooper
Flora Haus
Forry
Godfrey Taas
High Street
Diphaheria
Burton Geer
Big Bend
Goodrich & Pehlmann
H. T. Baker
H. P. Munter
Wisconsin
Luccock
Allegheny College
Meadville
Methodist Church
Hoffman Block
Bear Lake
M. E
Y. AL
Harriet B. McPherson
Justice McPherson
Boston
Mass
Jamestown Gas Company
Friendship
Anna Trantum
Warren Union School
Columbus
Berta Thomas
Democratic County Committee
Wolfman Block
Morek
Cel. AC
Maville
Supreme Court of
State of
Welsh Turway Wedding Report From Warren Pa
A Warren couple married at the Tumphrey house during a supper served by Justice Bain. Groom Allen, 30, widower, wed Lizzie Roach, 23, a brunette described as self possessed. Post ceremony, the groom bought cigars for witnesses before the couple departed east by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Justice Bain
Walde Tur Allen
Lizzie Roach
Warren Lyceum Forms Debating Society in Warren
The Warren Lyceum met on Wednesday November 2 at the American Commercial College to organize a debating society. Members debated Lafayette versus Washington with Washington winning on judges’ verdict. Officers include W. Y. N. Yate as president and J. A. Schofield as treasurer, with a 25 member limit and weekly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Lyceum
American Commercial College
Warren
Boword
Lafayette
Was
Abas
A. Peterson
D. M. Schemmerhorn
Allen W. Morningstar
P. V.schemmerhorn
L. J. Irwin
Ju. A. Schofield
Washington
M. V. Wheeler
Win. Watson
Wid. Knupp
Lyceum
Lecge
Inshington
Suf PY
Mne
W. Y. N. Yate
GB. Munnseere Irwin
Joseph A. Schofield
J. M.schemmerhorn
Allen W. Morin
V. Schemmeerhorn
Wim. J. Kaupp
Homer Putnam
M. V W. Wheeler
Chas. A. Peter- Winn
E. Rice
Win
Swanson becomes A F Swanson & Co firm name change
A. F. Swanson, longtime Warren merchant, merges with a porter to form A. F. Swanson & Co. The transition prompts thanks to customers for past favors and asks continued support for the new firm, promising efficiency in all dealings. Nearby notices report relief aid donations and local business offerings in Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younesville
A. F. Swanson
A. F. Swanson & Co
Auditors report on Dunkle shortage sparks political row
In a contested note from Irving Johnson and fellow directors, the auditors report cites a shortage of six to seven hundred dollars tied to Dunkle. Directors urge clarity, defend Dunkle’s integrity, and insist the board address the issue publicly before the election while avoiding speculation. The letter references a Thursday meeting and a later note urging removal of a signed endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkle
Gray
Board of Directors
Mr. Dunkle
Bradley
Dunkie
Waugaman
Irving Johnson
John Steck
R. L. Shuyert
Paul Kratzer
Air
Norta Onsarenvoy
Briggs Tamely Defended in Local Letter Card
In a Mirror card dated November 8, 1887, D. D. Reep, chairman of the Democratic County Committee, defends J. H. Briggs amid allegations by J. H. Weible. The piece asserts Briggs sought higher pay, Weible’s ledgers, and a public dispute over salary and overpayments, including an offer to work for 3700 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lriggs
Abdavit Unker
Warren Ledger
Mirror
Eleet Briggs
Judge King
Briggs
J. H. Donley
J. H. Briggs
Weible
Donly
Prothonotary's Office
Mr. Donley
Prothonotary’s
Donley
Ain
Arird
Jash Has Probably Been Applied In This Case So Severely That Mr. Arird
D. D. Reep
Dem. Co. Com
Unclear plea for political support in county campaign
Fragmentary letter asks supporters to keep Briggs in and around the court for twenty years, claims illness kept him from canvassing, and urges Republicans to back his continued service. Mentions Gevorce Davis and local county figures in a period voice. The text is damaged and lacks clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Gevorce
Davis
Sand
Briggs
Farmers' Club Meeting Divides Prizes at Warren Court House
The regular Warren county farmers association met at the court house with C Lott presiding. A library funds report sought one more month to finish. A committee awarded five dollar prizes for best grain fruits and roots, praising many exhibits and noting April displays exceeded county fair quality. The meeting ended by highlighting a lively display and calling it the most interesting yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Christie
Flora Bell
Butler
High Street
Good Templars
Robert B. Pathson Democratic Club
Warren
D. W. GC. James
Schmueble
Pleasant
Bethesada Water
Waukesha
Wis. N
Wil Ki Son Couney
Pittsburg
Chas. J. Fox
San Diego California
Yourgeville
Fox
Youngsville
Win. Roney
Las
Mead and Davis
Boston
Port Allegheny
Olean
We. B. Stuart
Frank A. Stone
Jamestown
San Francisco
Stauart
Farmers’ Club
Warren County Farmers, Association
Court House
C. Lott
Library of Agricultural Works
Warren Library Association
Ong
W. A Taylor
H. Evans
B. F. Morris
P. P. Jenkins
Farmington
Chas. Wiltish
A. Head
Philip Leichrist
Knupp
Mr. Leichrist
Mr Lott
Atv
J. 7. Mack
Peter Smith
David Loucks
Prince Edward
P.O. Crocker
Center County
Martin Boeschlin
Aboara Exhibit at M IE Church Friday Evening
The text announces a Friday event at the M IE church detailing exhibits on Buenos Ayres trade practices and burial customs. It promises a display titled Saledera and calcium light demonstrations by Airs. Clemons. Tickets cost 25 cents at Davis' drug store with a children's entertainment at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Argentine Republic
M. IE
Buenos Ayres
Saledera
Clemons
Special Notice for Lloyds Family Medicine Use
If you have rheumatism sick or nervous headache malaria chills and fevers or scrofula use Dr Lloyds family medicine sold on a guarantee by all druggists Warren Pa This wartime era ad promotes a guaranteed remedy available through local druggists in Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lloyd's Family
Warren
M. R
A. Witz
L. G. Noves
Dr. Lloyd's Family Medicing
Married Notices Imply Local Nuptials in 1887
Two marriage notices from North Warren and Youngsville report unions in October 1887. Francis A. Blandin and Iva A. White wed in North Warren by Rev. J. Garnett on October 26. Jonas P. Johnson and Augusta Engson wed in Youngsville by Wiggins on October 28.
Silk remnant sale drives discounts at big countdown event
A retailer invites all to a silk sale featuring Cheneys and Beldings Black Gros Grain Silks, Rhadame and Rhadames, Gainet Silks, and French Faille Francaise at deep cuts from former prices. Short ends and remnants of 8 to 10 yards offered, with substantial reductions across 21 to 22 inch widths and multiple colors.
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the Ledger
Jarren, Pa
Republican
A. Iuhlman
S. i
Bittfield
Brokenstraw
Pittsfield
Breckenridge
Georgia White
Alysia
Janette Wilson
W.S. Barts
Geneiss Suckett
Maggie Day
Dora Jackson
Hattie Shutt
Mr. Todd
I. W. W. Pell
Cure
Miss Bird Carson
Ease
Froresce
Mail
Arrow
Dinsinger
Dinsmoor
Woolford
L. G. Noyes
Onvex
Riz Rine
Hare, Rac
Beaver
Lynx
Squirel, Fox
Opossum
Price
Hunter & Jarvis
Bell Bros
Ed Faille Francaise
Bell Brothers
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