Warren Mail spring notes and local events in 1886
The Warren Mail from April 6 1886 reports spring arrivals and town news including school opening for an eight week term, Easter services, and local improvements. It notes Paton S. Walker changing insurance ties, a dog drowned after a can was tied to its tail, and recent disturbances at the P and F E depot with a brawl between raftmen and baggage staff. Authorities report 212 arrests last month with $2 in fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modjeska
Rosalind
Library Hall
P. Greenland
John Bush
Italy
Warren
S. E. Walker
Dr. Berkstresser
Meacham & Co
Episcopal Church
Ryan
Goodman & Company
Warren Hotel
Personal notices and moves across towns and countries
Mrs E L Davis and sons of Tionesta visit relatives in town. Miss Francis Harrington travels to Boston and back with sister Mrs W D Hinckley. Mr Witherop of Rice Robinson Witherop Titusville in town over Sunday. Frank Witz gains new mail contract between Post Office and trains. Roy Cornelius surveys for Columbia Gas Co. Theodore Messner visits Harrisburg and gains autograph of Simon Cameron. Miss Hattie Valentine in Windsor Canada for Hattie Chamberlain wedding on April 6. Mr Irwin moves family here. Prof Munn returns to Tryonville after illness of mother C W Eddy. Mrs Eddy returned from California March 28. Rev P S Allen and wife expected home. services at Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Freeman E Hertzel leaves Citi zens National Bank for Bermuda Islands. D Shear travels to New York City for buying. F Henry family and Belle Valentine return from Florida. Joe James employed by Pennsylvania Gas Co as bookkeeper at Clarendon. Col Watson family back from California. W R Russell praised for concert work with Mozart Society. J W Stearns moves to Jamestown N Y for summer telephony duties. Fred Hue of Stoneham rents house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Davis and Sons
Tionesta
Francis Harrington
Boston
W. D. Hinckley
Witherop
Rice, Robinson
Columbia Gas Co
Theodore Messner
Harrisburg
Simon Cameron
Hattie Valentine
Windsor
Canada
Hattie Chamberlain
Mr. Irwin
Munn & Irwin
Third Street
Prof. Munn
Tryonville
C. W. Eddy
Jamestown
California
Los Angeles
P. S. Allen
Presbyterian Church
Freeman E. Hertzel
Citizens National Bank
Bermuda Islands
Fred Hue
Stoneham
The Lock-up Robbed and Tramps Plunder Apparent
Sixteen destitute men were jailed in Warren from Saturday to Monday. Shoes stolen from a box in the lock-up were found partly recovered, with about thirty pairs worth likely 2.50 each. thieves used cell grates to ply the theft. Police fear the ongoing tramp problem, noting Sundays' confinement and feeding divert thieves from houses but fail to curb the activity. The piece also notes Mozart Society concert success and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Robinson
Warren Borough Council Holds Regular Meeting in April Session
Warren officials finalize last year’s work and plan Morck's first year as Burgess. Health records ordinance stalls without borough doctors, while buildings and pipes receive repairs. New council members take seats and committees are named. fire, water, and sewer plans discussed. police additions proposed. bills approved. tax rates set for April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Burgess Morck
Baker
Struthers Hose House
Messrs. Seichrist
Cogswell
S. H. Davis
Messrs. C. Smith
P. J. Bayer
J. W. Crawford
Burgess Thompson
Wm. Schnur
C. H. Meacham
al l
F. M. Knapp
Fire Laddies Elect Warren Fire Department Leaders
The Warren Fire Department held its annual election on April 5 at the Hooks rooms before moving next door to the Hoffman Block. Fred E. Winsor led as Chief with 17 votes to 15 for F H Wyman, while W C Allen won First Assistant by nine votes over A S Dalrymple. The remaining officers elected were A J Spinner Second Assistant, George H Davis President, J W Crawford Vice President, J F Heggerty Secretary, and James Kitchen Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fire Department
Hooks Rooms
Hoffman Block
Fred E. Windsor
F. H. Wyman
W. C. Allen
A. S. Dalrymple
A. J. Spinner
George H. Davis
J. W. Crawford
J. F. Heggerty
James Kitchen
Mrs Roter Opens Restaurant in Kane Building
Mrs 8S B Roter has opened a restaurant in the old Campbell building next to the old Post office with dining room open for Thursday dinner and a lunch counter to start next week. A few transient boarders can be accommodated. The Kane Leader notes she knows how to run a hotel and laments losing her services to Warren and Kane profits from her venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Roter
Campbell
Kane
Roter
Warren
Easter Clothing Gift Offer From George Ball
George Ball announces to the Ladies Aid Society that he will presents a good suit of clothes as an Easter gift to boys in need who cannot afford clothing. An order from the society is sufficient and will be honored cheerfully without further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
George Ball
Busti
Warren County
Brother Burns
Pennsylvania
Furniture Store Ad Promises Low Prices and Wide Selection
My store is freshly papered painted and decorated and my stock of furniture is complete in every detail. My prices are the lowest and my invitation to come and see me is open to all. Peter Greenland next to Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenland
Episcopal Church
Carnival of Authors fundraiser planned for library
A Carnival of Authors will raise funds for the library with booths in the Library room and Library Hall on April 29 and 30. Entertainments in Library Hall feature notable local contributors, with a broad committee overseeing Shakespeare Longfellow Dickens Moore Stowe and other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Warren
Mesdames
C. W. Stone
S. T. Neill
J. E. Brown
Mary O’hern
Josie Smith
George N. Parmlee
Messrs
A. D. Wood
J. P. Jefferson
A. W. Ryan
L. R. Freeman
F. H. Langworthy
Advertising
Myron Waters
People's Gas Co Plans Cast Iron Low Pressure Line
A company official denies gas pipe shortages and reports quick pipe bids. Cast iron is chosen for the low pressure line, wrought iron for the high pressure line, with a 30 percent price advantage for cast iron. Land for wells paid, $175,000 of $200,000 capital subscribed, citizen stock favored, assessments to 10 percent, line to operate by early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Gas Co
Matt
People’s Gas Company
A. Hertzel
Pittsburg
Ownership Dispute Over North Clarendon Store in interpleader Case
The A Harris versus Jamestown Knitting Mills case opens Monday with the Sheriff interpleader act in play to decide who owns the goods in a North Clarendon store. A Harris, represented by Ex-Gov Stone, claims rights against L Rosenzweig and Wade for Jamestown Mills, with Albert Harris having acquired the store from M Harris on Nov 21, 1885. The Marsh versus Stewart et al. suit follows, with both sides prepared for a brisk session and observers awaiting a rare courtroom display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lijah Williams
A. Harris
Jamestown Knitting Mills
M. Harris
North Clarendon
Albert Harris
Jamestown Knitting Works
L. Rosenzweig
Erie
Mr. Wade
Jamestown
Mills
Stone
A. F. Bole
Corry
Oil Boom Echoes Through Warren and Surrounding Towns
The Kane oil field draws in new workers and unsettles nearby Warren Bradford and other towns. Local leaders argue the area remains steady and prosperous regardless of oil activity as Kane and Jo Jo games go on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bradford
Kane
Jo Jo
Bargain Remington No 2 First Class Now Available
A nearly new first class Remington No 2 with strong bargain value. For purchase details, call or address Marv Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Marv Office
Hardware sale at William Spinner’s Diamond Block
Stoves, tinware, pumps, lime and cement offered at rock bottom prices. All mouldings sold by the foot at Artist Greaves’. The cost of making frame thrown in. A strong inducement to frame purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
William Spinner
Diamond Block
Rock Bottom
William Spinner’s
Langdale's Oyster and Fruit Store Prominent Veggie Hub
That John Langdale's oyster and fruit store is headquarters for all early vegetables and fruit. Goods received daily Lettuce onions etc just received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langdale
Neighborhood notes mix of local updates and opinions
The item lists 267 liquor license applications in Trie city, announces Meadville’s new postmaster Emmett W. McArthur, notes post office changes in Titusville and Oil City, and includes brief editorials on gas, newspapers, a murder case, and local marriage customs with commentary on licensing and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trie City
Meadville
Emmett W. McArthur
Oil City
Col. J. H. Cogswell
Titusville
M. N. Allen
Cleveland
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Corry
Olmsted
McKean
Youngsville man graduates from Clark's College in Erie
D M Jackson of Youngsville son of John A Jackson Esq graduated from Clark's Commercial College Erie Tuesday last. Ed Hill received a large chicken incubator at Hunter farm poultry yards. Mrs N P Morrison died after a long illness funeral held at Universalist church. Dr Brown returns from Baltimore and Philadelphia with medical diplomas. Resolutions of Spring Creek Grange urge prohibition of butter imitations with revenue and clear labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Jackson
Youngsville
John A. Jackson
Clark’s Commercial College
Erie
Ed Hill
Hunter Farm
N. P. Morrison
Universalist Church
Spring Creek Grange
West Serine Creek
W. L. Scott
A. H. Olmstteead
Modjeska to Perform Rosalind in As You Like It
Amusement notes report Warren Bradford and Oil City secure Mme Modjeska en route from Buffalo to Pittsburg for a library Hall performance next Tuesday April 13. Reserved seats $1.50. The era praises the Standard Dramatic Co and listed actors Chester Hornung Kyle Gillette in Meadville reception.
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Warren
Bradford
Oil City
Modjeska
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Rosalind
Library Hall
Wagner & Reis
Shakespere
Mme. Modjeska
Barney McAuley
New York
Standard Dramatic Co
Ingomar
Mme
Janish
Andrea
The
Meadville Journal
Standard Dramatic Company
Meadville
Standard Company
Chester
Hornung
Kyle
Miss Gillette
Standish
Frederick Warde
Juliet
Local tradesmen advertise home services and goods
Eave spouting tin roofing and plumbing offered by William Spinner at short notice and reasonable rates with satisfaction guaranteed. A. A. Davis & Co announce spring stock of baby carriages. The Oneida Market promotes the Mantel Bed that folds to a mantel for small rooms. display at Prefer Greenland's. Window shades made to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Oneida
William Spinner
Garland's Rumored Silver Mine Now Supposed Rich in Gold
Garland residents remain anxious as rumors spread of a gold bearing quartz specimen near the P. and E railroad crossing. An elderly California miner is overseeing work and the site has required two mules to move debris. Land prices rise as locals anticipate diamond decorations on shirt fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
California
Plans for new Chautauqua site and Anselma name change
The New Chautauqua discussion stalls with Griffiths location favored by Chautauqua Lake Railroad and Lakewood as a potential site. The latest update renames the Assembly grounds Anselma to honor Anselm, the early proponent of new theology ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Lake Railroad Company
Griffith’s
Lakewood
J. G. Townsend
Assembly
Anselma
Anselm
Jamestown Democrat
Equitable Aid Union Elects Supreme Officers
The Equitable Aid Union announces its supreme officers led by President R. N. Seaver of Columbus and Vice President C. A. Gaither of Erie. Other officers include Treasurer W. B. Howard, Secretary W. H. Muzzy, Accountant H. S. Ayer, Medical Examiner Dr. R. Nell Seaver, and Directors R. N. Seaver, W. B. Howard, W. H. Muzzy, H. S. Ayer, C. A. Gaither, H. J. Gamble, and A. W. Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Aid Union
R. N. Seaver
Columbus
C. A. Gaither
Erie
W. B. Howard
W. H. Muzzy
H. 8. Ayer
R. Nell Seaver
H. S. Ayer
H. J. Gamble
Monongahela City
A. W. Hull
Forestville
N. Y
Jamestown Wins City Charter And Local Elections Soon
Jamestown has secured a city charter after legislative approval and governor's signature and now moves to elect a mayor, three supervisors, two councilmen from each of five wards, assessors, a city clerk, and a treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Warren
Popular Dry Goods Store Announces Weekly Specials
We will wait to confirm opening day next week but special prices for the coming week draw crowds. Carpets, 60 inch Table Lining, Birdeye Diaper, Albatross Cloths offered at deep discounts. Black goods line expands with four cheap price points. Brocaded Plushes at 2 per yard, novelties in Cambria cottons and Percales for boys. Betty Bros. 342 Front St. Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Batiste
Betty Bros
Front St
Warren, Pa
Infallible Cleaning Compound Promises Pristine Fabrics
Dr F S Goodman of F S Goodman & Co claims the Infallible Cleaning Compound removes grease stains paint and other marks from cloth silk and fabrics without harming delicate materials. A damp sponge rubbed on the spot instantly cuts the stain leaving the garment spotless. Sold by F S Goodman & Co and Wy Spinner’s 234 Diamond Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.s.goodman
F.S. Goodman & Co
Richard B. Stewart
Goopman & Co’s
Warren County Memorial History Project Seeks Support
Publishers seek citizens’ aid to produce a 600 to 800 page memorial history of Warren County with biographies, genealogies, steel portraits, and topics from topography to oil developments. The work will be single volume, no advertising, 7 by 10 inches, morocco binding, and bound for first class readers. Communications should be sent to Capt. J. S. Schencl of Warren, Pa, or D. Mason & Co. of Syracuse, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Holland Purchase
Corplanter
Morocco
J. S. Schencl
Warren, Pa
D. Mason & Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Flour and moulding ad note from named studios
An early advert promotes flour at Theodore Messner and highlights Art Greaves studio Peckham Plows with the largest moulding and picture line outside Philadelphia. It mentions William Spinner's at Diamond Block No. 234 selling chilled and solid steel plows and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Greaves
Peckham Plows
William Spinner
Special Sale Days At The Golden Horse Shoe Store
The undersigned announces sale days on worn and new goods at the Golden Horse Shoe. Prices will drop from cost on many items. Rental credits may apply toward frames for Artist Greaves studies. Ruby Light oil, decorative and suitable for lamps, available at Wm. Spinners 234 Diamond Block. Ely's Cream Balm purportedly cured catarrh for Charlotte Parker after twenty years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smira
Ely
Charlotte Parker
Waverly, N. Y
Beisecker moves boot and shoe shop to Hoffman block basement
P Beisecker announces relocation to the basement of the new Hoffman block in Warren and invites patrons and new customers. He promises neat work and low prices, with large stock and quick service. The notice also promotes hardware at Wm Spinner's Diamond Block and a liniment claim by A W Morck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Beisecker
Warren
Hoffman Block
Wm. Spinner’s
Wm. Spinner
Arnica & Oil
A. W. Morck
Word to Workers Promotes Stomach Bitters and Mandrake Bitters
An elderly testimonial doubles as an advertising note urging workers to use Hosteller's Stomach Bitters to revive digestion and energy and Dr Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters for appetite and health. Endorsed by A. W. Morck with claims of satisfaction and safe ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Henry Baxter
A. W. Morck
Marriages of Cowan Hover Brown Pond Weaver Bowen Platt Barlow Welden Hankin
In Youngsville and Farmington and Busti New York and Pennsylvania between March 1886 and March 25 1886 several couples wed at the homes of relatives with Rev. W H Hover and Rev H M Burns officiating. The pairs: C W Cowan and Eva M Hover. Otis S Brown and Gertie A Pond. Forest E Weaver and Hattie E Bowen. Joseph Platt and Mary Barlow. Geo W Welden and Clara Hankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver—Bowen
Busti, N. Y
H. M. Burns
Forest E. Weaver
Hattie E. Bowen
Youngsville, Pa
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Sterdwicter
Conewango
Dunkirk
Peoples’ Natural Gas Company
Recorder’s Office
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Young People’s Society
N. G. Johnson
M E. Church
F. A. Cogswell
East Water Street
Fred Traub
Struthers Iron Works
Fred
Mozart Society
Pinsuit Mesdames
Carter and Eggleston
Brierley and Shacklett
Land
Ossenseees Mattei
Winnie Eggleston
Wiilbacwese Catlin
Eeaeenee
Arditi
Mozart Orchestra
Jude
T. W. Shacklett
Moss Anc Fell
Bishop
C. A. Waters
Arno Lohse
Norma
Bellini
Carter
Eggleston
de Bennot
Lohse
Cooke Messrs
Shacklett
Earth and Heaven
Strachaner
Geo. R. Brierley
H. A. Messenger
Wm. C. Russell
F. A. Steber
Mary L. Turner
Owen
J. K. Simpson
Econd
Henry True
Artist Greaves
Preper Greenland
Theodore Messner’s
Borough Business
Rob’t MacKay
A. A. Davis
August Morck
Fire Dept
Jos. Walkerman
C. Smith
Jos. Walkerrman
Jas. W. Crawford
Jos
Walker
Cobb
Smith
D. I. Ball
Schnur
Walkerman
Morck
R. M. Foster
Ae Pp
Beglar
E Cowan & Co
Warren Sav. Bank
H. E. Davis
Telephone Co
Water Co
Ge A. Marck, Jr
Dr. Baker
Wm. Messner
Cogswell & Titus
Ball
Bor
Knapp
L. D. Cornelius
G. W. Cogswell & Co
Gas Light Co
Burgess
Carnival OF Authors
Neighborhood Notes
J.W. Stearns
N. Y. & P. Telephone Company
Prospect Street
Everhart
Edinboro
Orest Republican
Col. Wiley
Guthrie
Conneaut Lake
Farmington
Otis S. Brown
Baltimore
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medicalhiretical College of
Brown
Greenland’s
Bell Bros.’ Bulletin
G. G. Mead & CO
G.G. Mead & CO
Laurel and High Streets
Ec Snaig
Toil du Nord Chambrays
N. K. Wendleboe
Tam
Liberty Street
New Postoffie Warren, PA
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Wataetis
Tarren Commercial College
New Hoffman Block
P. M
North Evans
WM. R. Frost
Erie Co
Ease Farm
Poultry Yards
Tidioute, PA
Edwin Hill
Wyandottes
Plymouth Rocks
Tidioute
Balming CO
T. W. McNett
Hickory Street
P. & E. Grocery
Messner
Nesmith
John J. Nesmith
Sersall
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill & CO
John Sill
Ww.c. Allan
Lohseh
Dresden
Germany
Mozart Club
Wyman & Davis
Johnson Bowers
Steber Block
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