Weathering spring notes and local notices drive Warren items
Dry roads, pleasant days, and moonlit nights frame a batch of early 20th century Warren items. The page catalogues onion-skin updates from Odd Fellowship jubilee to a new Café opening, a charity meeting, and burning health concerns. It notes April’s five Saturdays, local church service times, a sermon, and stock quotes from S. Cohn’s New York clothing run. It records Charles P. Northrop becoming Niagara Hose Co treasurer, and Bishop Mullen planning a new Catholic Orphan Asylum in Warren County. It also lists a restaurant opening by Eli Dunn and a public library discussion on Causes of the Revolution, with speakers announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewango
Odd Fellowship
United States
S. Cohn
New York
Geo. Ball & Co
Charles P. Northrop
Niagara Hose Co
Jas. A. Wood
Warren Sangerbund Society
Roscoe Hall
Warren Quadrille Band
Alson Rogers
Mead Township
Eli Dunn
Carver House
W. Scofield
G. R. Wetmore
C. E. Smith
Association
Warren Borough Council Sees New Leaders At March Meeting
At the March 6 1876 town council session Burgess E B Eldred and councilmen were succeeded by Burgess W H Pickett and councilmen G L Friday P J Falconer and M Spaulding elected at the recent election A new fire marshal and chief engineer were appointed and standing committees named The April 3 meeting heard reports on rent of hay scales property inventories and annual statements while tax rates and officer elections were debated A later April 7 ballot elected George Ott as Collector and funds were sought for fire uniforms reservoirs and a rail switch project remained under consideration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess E. B. Eldred
George Ott
S. Burgess
Wm. Ryan
Burgess W. H. Pickett
G. L. Friday
P. J. Falconer
M. Spaulding
R.P. King
A. Hertzel
James Clark, Jr
Burgess
Jas. Clark, Jr
Fire Department
W. C. Rowland
M. B. Dunham
George H. Ames
E. G. Wood
E.G. Wood
W.C. Rowland
G. H Ames
G. H. Ames
Wilbur & Miles
Pickett
Hertzel
Wood
Rowland
Falconer
Spaulding
Ames
Clark
A. W. Merck & Co
A. C. Lacy
A. Carroll
J. Armstrong
John Pierce
John Armstrong
A. Rumphr
Warren
J. Silt & Co
Dunham
Rowland, Spaulding
J. P. Marston
D. A. V. & P. Railroad
East St
Local industry and land sales drive growth near the river
The Roy well yields about 15 to 20 barrels daily when clear of paraffin while promising future gains. Nearby plans include sinkings by Mr Verback, Mr Anderson near the saw mill, and Mr Kitchen seeking drilling help. Col Watson buys 17 acres from Rev Rankin and leases the rest as activity and optimism spread. Local shops promote low priced goods and tailored clothing to welcome spring 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Mr. Verback
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Kitchen
Col. Watson
Rev
W. A. Rankin
Inaugural Address of Titusville's New Mayor D H Mitchell
D H Mitchell newly inaugurated mayor of Titusville delivers a capital message urging labor respect, education funding, open Board of Education proceedings, and a call to stock Allegheny streams with salmon and trout. He proposes private fundraising and public action to finance fish stocking and notes local industry and community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Mitchell
Titusville
Warren County
Board of Education
Capt. Crowell
Ludlow
Lancaster
Allegheny
Commonwealth
Jackson Run
Morrison Run
Ott’s Run
Warren
Sheffield Gas Company Seeks Local Industry Boom
A new Sheffield Gas Company forms to bring gas and water to the area. It plans to draw from a recently drilled oil well by Mr. Hague and aims to light Sheffield and fuel local industries. Operators have leased land between Butler and Bradford and will sink several wells this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Hague
Buffalo
Butler
Bradford
Centennial train proposed on P and E to run Apr May
A new fast train dubbed the Centennial will operate on the P and E rail line between Erie and Philadelphia, leaving Erie at 6 40 P M and reaching Philadelphia by 3 30 P M next day, with return trips starting 12 55 P M from Philadelphia and arriving Erie by 9 40 A M. Fares from local points are listed, the service runs May 1 to Oct 31, tickets valid 60 days, New York return adds 2. C McDaniels offers spring suits and accessories nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCormick
Order of Good Templars
Warren
Crawford
Erie
Peter Brennesholtz
Deerfield Township
Philadelphia
Jamestown Democrat
Titusville Courier
A. J. Stiles
Cattaraugus Station
Corry
Titusville
New York
First week schedule by towns begins May Day
The list records first and second week schedules starting May 1 with names for Warren Mead Farmington Freehold Glade Kinzua Pine Grove Pittsfield Sugar Grove South West Sheffield Brokenstraw Columbus Conewango Deerfield and others. Additional entries include May Sr notes for Pine Grove Sugar Grove South West Spring Creek Shefield Tidioute Brokenstraw Columbus Conewango Corydon Deerfield Eldred Elk Warren Freenhold Farmington Glade Limestone Mead and more with team members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Thomas
P. Gruber
G. Ensworth
D. W. Brodhead
Charles P. Henry
G. W. Campbell
Tidioute
W. B. Rice
P. B. Garrett
J. R. Brady
E. E. James
Farmington
David Strickland
Freehold
T. L. Warner
J. E. Morris
John Ayling
Glade
J. Wickiser
D. F
Corydon
Arthur Bryson
Deerfield
Samuel Thompson
J. W. Thompson
J. E. Hill
Eldred
G. W. Green
W. L. Bemis
Elk—H. C. Holman
W. 8. McMahon
William Lewis
Freenhold
Charles Frank
P. P. Putnam
W.S. Livermore
Horace Hill
J. J. Wheeler
John McWilliams
Limestone
Clark McLaughlin
Mead
E. M. Clapp
P. A. Gilbert
H. Zeigler
Social visit and lodge initiations in Warren and Youngsville
The Warren and Youngsville Good Templars held a joint evening with the Youngsville Lodge arriving by train. Eighteen new members were initiated after a supper in Watson & Davis room, with remarks by Rev. Riley and others. The Youngsville lodge departed at about 11 pm, pleased with the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templars
Warren
Youngsville
Warren Lodge
Watson & Davis
Mr. Riley
W. J. Davis
H. Brace
Erie Political Turmoil and Community Events in April 1876
The Erie Chronicle reports on local politics with the ring led by Mike Liebel failing to elect a chairman and facing scrutiny as Hammond and new council members take oaths. It notes Connecticut election implications, the Banquet at Reed House with prominent speakers, and obituaries for James Lytle. It also covers a suicide by Dana Stanford, a medical society meeting on puerperal convulsions, the relocated Internal Revenue office, and upcoming campaign talk. Additional items include vocal concert reviews in Roscoe Hall and Russellburg fundraising for Rev. E Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
John W. Hammond
Mike Liebel
W. P. Atkinson
Mr. Jones
Atkinson
Boss Liebel
Liebe
Bill Henry
Mike
Buckingham
English
Ingersoll
Board of Trade
Reed House
John E. Payne
W. A. Galbraith
W. L. Scott
J. P. Vincent
I. B. Gara
W. W. Reed
James Lytle
Mr. Lytle
Stanford
Erie County Medical Society
Ellsworth House
William Faulkner
Philadelphia
Internal Revenue Office
Noble Block
Reed Block
State
Buckley
Judge
Ceasar
F.G. T
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
Mand
Episcopal
Getz
Lila Mand
Mrrnoprst
O. G. McEntire
Lam
A. Rearick
F.C. H. Lampe
J. Meilander
Father de la Roque
Father Mullen
Laban Lodge
Burgess’ Block
J. H. Bowman
L. A. Parnes
North Star Sopal
C. WH. Noyes
W. M
KeeLer
H. P
H. Spencer
Y. Conewango Lodge
Johnson’s
J.J. Taylor
W.C
G. Pollock
Y. Warren Lodge
Johnson's
R. Dennison
Sec'y. Ogalala
H. A. Dunn
C. A. Waters
Aten
Harrisburg
Tidionte
Bergstresser
Pittsburg
Snyder
Mullen
Joseph Archibald
Irvine
Allegheny River
High Street
Water Streets
E. Davidson
Wis Suith’s
Geo. Ball & Co’s
C. McDaniels
Fish
Bradford Oil District
Presbyterian Church
Sugar Grove
Jamestown Fish Culturists Company
Hill
Jamestown
Democrat
Sheffield Gas Company
A. J. Bryan
Morrison
Alfred Norman
Hela E B. Norton
A. M. Phillips
Will Vandon
Rosr. Dennison
P. M
George Ball & Co’s
Will Smith’s
A. W. Merck & Co’s
G. Reiff
Cutter
Broadway Block
George Ball & Co's
The
North Carolinians
South
Presbyterian
Nell
Will Smith
P. Lorillard & Co’s
Lorillard
Cigaers
Flor del Fumar
Seed
Lomibard
Toacces
Rose
Rebecca
Bucknor
Gleaner
Eldorado
Punch and Judy
Irvineburg
Conewango Township
E. Kingsley
McCall’s Washing
Oneida Community Company
O. C
Atmore
Eley
Coxe
D&s
G.L. Friday
Warren, PA
Tapestry
Brussels
Frank Leslie
Burt
Parmlee & Henry
Warren Ledger
Sloan
Chicago
Ayson
Carver
A. Wise’s
Keystone Block
A. Wise
Meehan
N Watson & Davis
Warren Pa
WM. A. Greaves
Atrait
New Block
Episcopal Church
R. Martin Schaeffer
P. & E. Depot
Somas Keelor
Warren Wooden Ware Works
A. Ruhlman
New Boot and Shoe Store
P Gruber, JR
Allen Block
Ts Edward
Hk We
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