The Warren Mail 1887 Warren items and notices
Local column lists social events, concerts, sales, travels, church notices, auctions, and building activity in Warren. Mentioned are garden seeds, a ball and festival by Struthers Hose Co., a Shakespeare club reading, a lecture by Mrs. Kreker, and a Truman memorial vestry election among others with various civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Hose Co
M. E. Church
Sheffield
Glade
Bradford
City
Shakespeare Club
Anna Sill
Dr. Kreker
Japan
Evangelical Church
John Langdale
John Ronne
Personal mentions and local notices from Warren county
Mr M Waters arrived home from the South last week. John Kehr from Colorado visits his brother A B Kehr for a few days. Miss Edith Sill is ill with fever but not seriously. Mark W Jamieson returned from Webster City, wife to stay three weeks. Mr M Melvin delivering Warren county history by D Mason & Co. He goes to Sugar Grove. J H Palmer recovering, walking outdoors. M B Dunham and O W Beatty home from Arizona. Hazeltine and J P Jefferson expected this week. Rev W F Shannon to Warren Evangelical, Rev Boyer to Franklin. Capt Hamilton back from the West. George E Bar ger resigns as cashier of Dime Bank, effective April 15. E C Knapp of Warren joins John B Doris circus in Indianapolis. Henry Orr died April 12, aged 81. Gen Allen praised by Fargo Republicans. Arird to run County Superintendent election May 3. Continuous local notices and appointments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Sill
Mark W. Jamieson
Webster City
Iowa
M. Melvin
Warren County
D. Mason & Co
Sugar Grove
J. H. Palmer
M. B. Dunham
O. W. Beatty
Arizona
A.J. Hazeltine
J. P. Jefferson
W. F. Shannon
Warren
Erie Dispatch
E.C. Knapp
John B. Doris
Indianapolis
Henry Orr
Richard 5
Orr
Fargo
Dakota
Daily Argus
Gen
Allen
Keystone
Easter Observed Across Warren Churches
Easter Sunday drew large crowds in Warren as multiple churches held morning and evening services. Rev Allen announced farewell at the Presbyterian Church while Rev Coulson led Easter sermons at the Baptist Church and Rev Doerr preached German and English at the Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Episcopal Church
Ryan
Fred Morck
S. H. Doty
McAlpine
Fred Bell
McCalmont
Baptist Church
Coulson
Evangelical
Short April Term Courthouse Session Concludes
The April term at the court house adjourned after a brief session from Monday to Wednesday before Judge W D Brown and associates Merritt and Barker. Cases disposed include Dailey vs Phillis verdict for plaintiff 43.84 and Wilcox vs Rowley verdict for defendant. Mace vs Sekins jury withdrawn and continued. Marsh vs B N Y & P R R Co settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Brown
Merritt and Barker
J. B. Dailey
James Phillis
Belle Wilcox
C. W. Clark
E. D
Nason Rowley
Wm. Mace
Samuel Sekins
E. Marsh
May Court Jurors List by Town and Occupation
Jurors selected for May Court include Ayling Jesse a farmer of Freehold and many others spanning Warren Kinzua Pittsfield Deerfield and more. Names listed with occupations range from cigarmaker to teacher laborer farmer carpenter and merchant across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Court
Ayling
Jesse
Farmer
Freehold
Beanstadt
John
Warren
Babcock
C. G
Farmington
Brann
H. W
Beeman
Bachop
Guy C
Pine Grove
Brevier
Simon
South West
Butcher
Robert
Cardot
W. C
Kinzua
Conrath
G. T
Camp
F. C
Pittsfield
Connely
W. W
Deerfield
Dilley
J. L
Dunham
Monroe
Sheffield
Fogle
W. P
Triumph
Isaacs
Harry
Jones
J. W
Man
James
W. S
Keppel
Henry
Knapp
Noah
Leonhart
George
Watson
Maul
J.C
Mead
Marrett
R. N
Elk
Nesmith
Ozro
Olson
Chas
D. N
Sugar Grove
Sturdevant
Youngsville
Shearer
Pleasant
Tallman
J. R
Tidioute
Underwood
Carpenter
Conewango
Wilson
Hugh
Waters
M. D
Painter
Webber
Hiram
Columbus
Fashions for Gentlemen Embrace English Looseness In Spring Styles
London continues to set men's fashion with looser garments and baggy lines. Trousers are wide and straight, coats long cutaway or frock styles fading, collars bold, and black textiles favored. Business suits lean double-breasted sacks, with striped or plaid fabrics in gray browns and tweeds for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince Albert
Death of C. P. Henry after buggy accident
C P Henry died Thursday April 7 1887 at age nearly 48 after being badly injured six weeks earlier when thrown from a buggy. He lived in Warren since boyhood and worked long in groceries. He leaves Flora Falconer and five children. His life insured for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Henry
Mr. Henry
Warren
Charles R. Henry
Handsome Hats In Patterson Millinery Store
Newcomer G N Patterson displays imported and domestic head coverings at his store once Miss Daggett’s. London hats Langtry turbans and other latest designs attract Warren ladies seeking stylish options. Call early to choose from items selling quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Patterson
Daggett
London
Patterson
Warren
Trout Season Dates Disputed Over Openings
The Bradford Star notes confusion over trout season dates with one claim opening May 1 to June 15 for salmon and speckled trout, while the paper two weeks prior lists April 15 to July 15. The piece questions which dates are correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Star
Old Papers for Sale at the Mar Office
John Langdale offers old papers for sale at the Mar office with choice lots including pineapples oranges lemons bananas onions and lettuce available at very cheap prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langdale
Mar
Chautauqua County Agricultural Society Sets Fair Dates
Jamestown officers decide to start the next fair on Monday September 5 for four days with possible two additional days. They plan to invite Hon. Warner Miller to give the address and elected General Superintendent Thomas H. Gifford and a full slate of department heads including Joseph Garfield cattle Amos Bill sheep Gustavus Bently 2d swine Charles Johnson poultry Merrill C. Stoddard beach show W H Harris forage G W Gifford log cabin J T Wilson and Mrs Wilson Kagiggee Hall Mrs D H Post and Mrs Clevens Hall C D Gifford Mrs Gifford mechanics hall O E Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua County Agricultural Society
Jamestown
Warner Miller
Thomas H. Gifford
Daniel Sherman
Joseph Garfield
Amos Bill
Gustavus Bently 2d
Charles Johnson
Merrill C. Stoddard
W. H. Harris
G. W. Gifford
J. T. Wilson
Wilson
Kagiggee Hall
D. H. Post
Cfevens
C. D. Gifford
Gifford
Mechanics Hall
O. E. Jones
Keep Them at Home Speech by Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher warns parents to keep children at home at night to prevent vagrancy and ruin. He laments the anguish of parents whose children face danger and even death from night roaming and urges vigilance and care for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Oil City officials nominate officers for 16th regiment
Col Willis J Hulings of Oil City forwards H Mc Sweeny also of Oil City as Adjutant, David D Grant of Franklin as Quartermaster, and Rev H D Wood of Oil City as Chaplain. Lt Grant praised as an excellent officer with Col Wiley and highly popular with interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis J. Hulings
Oil City
H. McSweeny
David D. Grant
Franklin
H. D. Wood
Grant
Col. Wiley
New shoe styles for all at the Oneida store
C P Northrop offers new ladies men and children's shoes with prices as low as the cheapest. Quick sales and small profits define the Oneida’s sales rule and catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Northrop
Oneida
Governor Beaver signs inaugural expenses bill
Gov. Beaver signs the bill to pay inaugural expenses. A Franklin county farmer reports four lambs dropped in March and six days later four more. all are thriving. Pennsylvania has 4057 post offices, over 800 more than New York. Oleomargarine firms in Pittsburgh abandon efforts to repeal the manufacturing ban. Brooks high license bill could yield Philadelphia over 2 million and the state over 200 thousand. Butler county license fight ends with 15 licenses issued, five in the borough. Supreme Court upholds Knights of Birmingham death money pledge as valid for Mancely family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Butler County
Hazen
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Insurance and Electric Light Offers for Warren Borough
An ad urges patrons to insure against misfortune highlighting fire life and accident policies from major companies with over one hundred million dollars in capital. John Sill promotes insurance as a safeguard for families and orphans, listing office in Exchange Block over the telegraph office. The Warren County Electric Light Co announces low cost incandescent lighting for stores offices and homes and isolated electric plant packages priced 600 to 800 dollars, supervised by Geo. P. Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sill
Warren Borough
Warren County Electric Light Company
Geo. P. Orr
Thanks to Dr J J Knapp for skilled care
Frank Caro of Kinzua Pennsylvania writes in April 1887 thanking Dr J J Knapp for his care during a critical illness. He also extends gratitude to his I O O F brothers for their assistance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Knapp
Frank Caro
Kinzua, Pa
Local Shoe Dealer Puts Forward Latest Styles
C P Northrop popular shoe dealer presents newest styles with prompt service and consistently low prices. Shoppers encouraged to visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Northrop
Erie area notes span churches fires and local growth
Erie Presbytery meets in Erie this week and Oil City forms a Y M C A branch with over 100 members. Jamestown hosts a Chautauqua County teachers session May 13 14. Pithole records one vote in the last election. Horton Crary Co buys 8000 acres of Bingham lands. Aunt Polly Marsh of Kinzua turns 94 as friends bring gifts. Central Agricultural Society ends fairs in Union City. Grand Valley welcomes a tiny newborn weighing 1 1 2 pounds. Bear Lake records two teachers new in Bear Lake school. Fredonia reports a long gas well casing and salt water. Jamestown ministers meet in Little Valley May with talks by Edwards and Bignell. Titusville to build a $30 000 three story opera house. Fredonia sees factory shifts boosting business. vacant houses fill with new arrivals. Erie Herald fire damages office. two editors and a clerk rescued. loss under $2 000. Fireman Otto Phister fatally injured. Meadville patent aims to run a locomotive with oil. Coroner rules justifiable homicide in Jamestown case. Green buried at city expense. Meadville city budget shows debt about $100 000 water tax $5 400 electric $5 000 officials $5 000 interest $10 000 sinking fund $25 400 total around $75 000 excluding streets and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Lake
Pars Hall
Titusville
Fredonia
Erie Herald
Otto Phister
Edgar Huidekoper
Meadville
Corry
Chester W. Green
Bradford
Jamestown
N. Y
A. R. Catlin
Spectator
Mrs Margaret Lanning Dies at Farmington Pa
Mrs Margaret Lanning of Farmington Pennsylvania died February 25 and was buried February 27 after a stormy day. Born in Russia Herkimer County New York January 14 1830 she was over 57. She married Conrad Lanning September 30 1846 and was mother of five children. A faithful wife devoted mother and longtime U B Church member she endured three years of great suffering. Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lanning
Farmington
Russia
Herkimer Co
N. Y
Conrad Lanning
U. B. Church
Com
Revenue Collections March Report by Internal Revenue Collector
Internal Revenue Collector Schlau decker reports March collections across penalties malt liquors spirituous liquors cigars and tobacco special tax total 8230 39. The notice includes a local ad for low prices and spring styles from C P Northrop and C H Meacham & Co. to end with 13atf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Schlaudecker
Funeral for Frank Barton Held at M E Church
County correspondence notes a large crowd at Frank Barton’s funeral at the M E Church. The item also mentions community sport on sucker fishing, W C T U entertainment with Rev Hall remarks on license questions, praise for Union women, Horn Bros mill activity, dynamite stump removal by E D Horn, and Ora McKinney administrator visiting town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barton
M.E
Barton
W.C T. U
Hall
Hotchin
Presbyterian Church
Horn Bros
Sugar Grove Easter services and community notes
The Sugar Grove column reports Easter sermons by Rev. White and Rev. Lindsey, an evening Sabbath school service, and a sugar social at Daniel Thorpe's with $8 proceeds. It mentions chicken pox cases, a large sugar operation by Jamieson, injury recovery of Mr. Dallas, forest school teaching by Frank Thorpe, and Blanche Olds guiding the Stillwater school.
Local notes from Warren and Spring Creek April updates
In Warren and nearby Spring Creek, residents report house changes with Mrs. Lundy renting to A Wright and J Hallock moving in, Jennie Johnson occupying a farm, and Miss Jennie Mudge teaching at the new school opened April 4. Community news mentions Easter services, church activities, illnesses, tanneries, and local gossip about stock and house cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundy
A. Wright
J. Hallock
Wright
Jennie Johnson
Boardman
Jennie Mudge
Spring Creek
J. Sangreen
Joseph Green
Nice and
Cosey
Joseph Sliter
York State
O. C. Messenger
Nellie Stuart
P. L. Wright
Glen Wright
Fairy
C. H. Meacham & Co
Warren
Silk sale offers wide Sarahs silks at 80 cents a yard
Promoters advertise the largest stock of silks with a standout line of colored Sarahs twenty inches wide offered at a notably low price of eighty cents per yard. The notice emphasizes low prices and ample selection to attract buyers.
The Regatta Black Silks Featured for Durability and Guarantee
The Regatta Black Silks are popular for durability and a written guarantee against cracking. Available in multiple grades at 1.00, 1.25, 1.40, 2.75, and 2.00 dollars. Rhadame Silks offered at low prices, described as highly desirable.
Colors and Blacks Shine in Stylish Modern Look
The text notes vibrant colors and bold black tones creating a stylish appealing aesthetic. It highlights fashion sentiment with emphasis on color blocking and high-contrast outfits.
Billiard and Pool Tables for Sale by Owner
I offer first class billiard and pool tables at bottom prices. Address: Frank Caro, Kinzua, Warren County, Pennsylvania. Contact C P Northopr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Caro
Kinzua, Warren Co
Grain Prices and Feedstuffs From Local Market Listing
Weekly price corrections list for Warren Mills Co products. Corn meal bolted 115, corn meal 125, bran 90, chop feed 15, flour in barrels 20 cents extra. Prices depend on grain markets and various brands including Conewango Snow Flake Cyclones Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mills Co
Conewango
Gigaap Cea Les Casaps
Zhendeepal
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Boston Courier
Maggie Mitchell
Robt
Herald
Olean
Allegheny
Trinity Memorial Church
M. Beecher
Dr. Bartholomew
L. F. Watson
O. W. Beaty
W. J. Alexander
Robert Henderson
Wm. Schnur
R. A. Fuller
D. Cornen
Hnugh J. Gorman
U.S. Postoffice Department
Alexander
Jacob Keller
Market Street
C. W. Abdey
Oil Exchange
People’s Gas Co
Messrs
R. P. King
C. C. Thompson
J. P. Johnson
Oakland Cemetery
Warren Lodge
King
Thompson
Mr. Johnson
W.C. Allan
Treasury
M. Waters
South
Russell
Glade Drug Store
John Kehr
Colorado
A. B. Kehr
Arird
Court House
Jamestown Fair
Hoffman H. & L. Co
Till Family Rock Band
Library Hall
St. John Sun
Till Family
Lorie
Providence Telegram
Lorle
Reinhart
Ida
Noyes’ Drug Store
Chanfrau Company
Marlon
Gro. P. Orr
Warren County Electric Light Co
Warren Gas Co
Chautauqua County
Horton, Crary & Co
Ridgway Democrat
Polly Marsh
Central Agricultural Society
Union City
O. R. Singleton
Grand Valley
Kate Crecraft
Myrtie Hollenbeck
Bear Lake
Jamestown Ministerial Association
M. E
Little Valley
J.T. Edwards
Randolph
W. P. Bignell
C.’P. NorthRop
L G. Noyes
Kemp
United States
England
Garland
Borland
Childs
Thomas Stewart
Jamieson
Dallas
Frank Thorpe
Forest
Blanche Olds
Stillwater
Wrightsville
Stoneham
Thos. Strickland
FE. B. Fisk
Herman Keltner
A. J. Armagist
O. H. Parsons
D.H. White
Tannery Co
G. H. Tucker
N. P. Cummings
W. Butterfield
W. H. Jackson
Curtis Johnson
Clark Washburn
John Myers
Maire
Bell Bros
Times
Ingrains
Body Brussels
Brussels
In Ingrams
Buffalo
Rochester
C. P. Northopr
General Produce Market
Drich & Fehlman
REN Dealers
Cheeee Carter
Warren Sugar
Soouonsaesss
Warren, Pa
Darried
Toc
Broideries
Batistes
Rhadames
O.H. Hunter & Son
Charles P. Henry
Wendleboe
Alexander Olesen
N. K. Wendlebee
Peter Greenland
Hickory St
Ball’s
George Ball
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
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