Consolidation of Express Firms in Warren
The American and Adams Express offices were merged on April 14 with operations continuing under the American office's Mathews agent. Adams agent Sloan plans to leave Warren. Also noted are Easter church services across local congregations and the Erie Presbytery meeting in Warren with about 100 delegates. A major fire destroyed the Hazeltine Woolen Mill, causing substantial losses and prompting rebuilding questions. The National Guard announces plans around Grant and Washington monuments with brigade movements and encampments across several dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Presbytery of
Warren
W. E. Slemmens
van Cleve
M. Wishart
R. M. Davidson
G. M. Hickman
Bradford
H. 8. Hodge
Hazeltine
North Warren
MAIL
E. T. Hazeltine
Grand Union dissolves E A U in Warren and plans new order
At the Warren meeting of April 7 and 8 the Grand Union decided Pennsylvania E A U members should sever ties with the order due to poor finances. A five member committee was elected to organize a new society with a charter on a different basis and name, based in Warren. The E A U United States remains under a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. A. U
Grand Union
Warren
Pennsylvania
Titusville
H. M. Putnam
United States
Trustees of
The
Supreme Union
Columbus
Warren Co
New York
C. C. Thompson
Warren County
April in Warren and local notes weave through a busy week
A stream of local items from Warren and surrounding towns notes weather hints of April, pensions granted to Irvin Mead and Nathan Carbaugh, upcoming theater openings, school visits, and various municipal, business, and social happenings including burglaries, court cases, post office changes, and new local commerce ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
Washington
Warren
Irvin S. Mead
Youngsville
Nathaniel Carbaugh
Tidioute
RipGway
Hoyt’s “Texas Steer” Company
Jessie Morrison
Dunkirk
N. Y
Derthick Club
Lott
Chopin
Warren School
Olean
Buffalo
George Ball
Stella
Bennie
Philadelphia
Court grants numerous liquor licenses in Warren and surrounding towns
The court approved retail and wholesale liquor licenses for many applicants across Warren Borough and nearby townships including Carver House Hotel and Hotel Struthers. A remonstrance blocked only one application in Spring Creek. Judge Noyes dissented on that decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Clarendon
C. C. Campbell
Central House
Max Koch
Clarendon
R. 8
Sweet
Keystone Hotel
Lawrance Reinsburrow
Henry House
Columbus
Robert Burch
Brokenstraw
C. J. Lallmang
Arcade
Irvine
Daniel Carmichael
Windsor
Corydon
James A. Griffin
Corydon House
J.H. Fry
Sugar Run House
Sugar Run
James A. Dalrymple
Dalrymple
Eldred
L. E. Branch
Grand Valley
Glade Township
Jacob Baldensperger
Baldensperger
Glade Run
C. H. Horner
Allegheny House
Kinzua
M. E. Krimbill
A. Culbertson
Maple Shade
Elijah Groat
St. Charles
Pittsfield
N. L. Acocks
Pittsfield House
Wm. Clancy
Johnson House
Garland
Pine Grove
Eben Dean
Lane House
Russell
Eleanor French
Sheffield
Lorenzo Leroy
Shaw House
John Shriner
Sheffield House
Edward O’donell
Lee House
Sugar Grove
Levant Ricker
Sugar Grove House
Sugar Grove Township
Benjamin Ellis
Ellis House
Chandlers Valley
Spring Creek
H. L. Gordon
Spring Creek House
South West
W. E. Lee
Spencer
Warren W. Davis
Noyes
Cuares H. Noyes
Property transfers list with numerous Farmington Sheffield and Warren deeds
A collection of real estate transfers across Warren and surrounding townships. Parties include Geo W Scranton, M Kimball, Viola Scranton, J Dingfielder, B J Gillaway, D W Beaty, Wm B Tower, C W Arird, Victor Lofgreen, John A Lofgreen, Wm Yaegie, Frank T Blair, Hattie E Carter, Geo G Lacy, Lydia C Norway, Clara Dondona, Mary R Thomas, Christian Gander, Aug Faust, Penn Tanning Co, and others. Transactions show varying sums from $1 to $500 with multiple property moves and estate dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Scranton
M. Kimball
Farmington
Viola W. Scranton
B. J. Gillaway
John Dingfielder
Spring Creek
D. W. Beaty
Tower
Warren
Treas
Warren Co
C. W. Arird
Brokenstraw
Salem H. Saxton
Clark H. Henderson
South West
L. B. Wood Co
Victor Lofgreen
Eldred
John A. Lofgreen
Wm. Yaegie Etal
Wm. J. Kline
Pleasant
Frank T. Blair
Ellen Titus
Sheffield
Hattie E. Carter
Wm. R. Cleveland
Geo
Lacy
John
Titus
Lydia C. Norway
Maud A. Head
Wm. Lindell
Jas. R. King
H. L. L. Simpson
Mead
Val. Con
Clara Dondona
M. D. Shook
Mary R. Thomas
John C. Thomas
Christian Gander
Marion Loucks
Penn Tanning Co
Penn Gas Co
Local I O O F and Rebekah activities in Sheffield boom
The Royal Templars gain new members at the I O O F building and the Priscilla Rebekah lodge No 91 will be instituted at Ludlow. Sheffield lodge No 481 officers were installed by D O G M Woodin. Officers include Noble Grand Z Johnston and Warden J F Sisley. The L O T M held a sugar social. Libbie King, a nurse, died after pneumonia. John Haile and L J Hall houses see stone work. J H Horton plans move to Warren. I O O F and Rebekahs plan Kane trip. seventy five are expected to go. Will LeRoy recovers from grip after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Royal Templars
Priscilla Rebekah
Ludlow
Sheffield Rebekah
A. Secor
I. O. O. F. Hall Association
Sheffield Lodge No
D. O. G. M. Woodin
Tidioute
Noble Grand
Z. Johnston
W. G
W. W. Baynes
Sec’y
John Cameron
Sec
H. F. Shade
Treas
F. J. Stenger
Gust Peterson
J. F. Sisley
J. H. Hadden
Russell
Garland
C. H
Horton Ave
John Ohlson
North Warren
J. H. Horton
Warren
Rebekahs
Kane
Will LeRoy
Two Killed in Explosive Accident Near Kinzua
Two men died when Americanite exploded Saturday afternoon near Big Bend two miles below Kinzua Pennsylvania. John Peterson and his son were ditch digging at a farm beside a glycerine factory. The son struck a can of explosive with a crowbar causing a violent blast. The boy was blown to atoms and the father died fifteen minutes later. About ten pounds of the boy's remains were recovered and buried with his father at Kinzua cemetery. A wife a daughter and a son survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Kinzua
John Peterson
Remove That Bird Hat Fashion Says Record
The Record urges women attending Witmer Stone lectures on Our Native Birds and how to study them to remove hats adorned with birds and feathers. It condemns the cruel trade, noting songbirds and insect eaters lose ground, threatening forests and fields with a vermin surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Phila. Press
Hulls Catarrh Cure Ad Affidavit Ohio 1886
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every uncured catarrh case using Hulls Catarrh Cure. Noted by A. W. Gleason, Toledo, December 6, 1886. Advertisement states cure is internal and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by dsts at 75c. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hull
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Water ice orders to be left at local telegraph office
All orders for pure spring water ice left at W. U. Telegraph office or the corner of Hickory and Fourth streets will receive prompt attention. E. Clemons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. U. Telegraph Office
Hickory and
Fourth Streets
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Notice
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They take up clean and lay carpet and guarantee satisfaction. Leave orders at Mansion House or A. A. Davis & Co. 308 Second Street Warren Steam Laundry Penna. Ave Riwa & Stevens Rogers Block J. S. Bayer 440 Water Street. Orders left at these places will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
Wall Paper Leader in Warren Promotes New Designs
W. C. Rowland & Sons boast the largest stock of wallpaper in Warren with frequent new designs in latest styles and colors. Inspect offerings at the Exchange block before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Row
Land & Sons, Exchange
Global figures of industry and resources from historical data
Worldwide estimates list 51 000 breweries with 26000 in Germany and 3 000 000 000 dollars in gold. US education grounds value 95 545 681 dollars. Atlantic steamer needs 120 firemen. nail machines match 1000 workers. London has 7904 licensed houses. Sugar production and stock total 8 765 000 tons. expected use 7 350 000. US rail ties require 200 000 acres forest yearly and 15 000 000 ties costing 35 cents each totaling 5 250 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
London
Fish and Oyster Co Display at Warren Wharf Market
A clearest readable note shows the Foe Fish and Oyster Co listing goods at 828 Water St Warren. Items include shad mackerel blue value pike with no trouble to show. The fragmentary dispatch mentions a store display at the Warren location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Veenite Foe Fish and Oyster Co
Water St
Warren
Lynch and White Exchange Vows in Brocton Ceremony
In Brocton New York on April 5 1897 Rev C E Christian joined Chice May daughter of Mrs Chice Lynch to Sheldon J White of Warren in a formal marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Brocton, N. Y
C. E. Christian
Chice May
Chioe Lynch
Sheldon J. White
Warren
Obituary notices from Warren area April 1897 deaths
Obituaries announce the deaths of Frank Sailor 51 of Warren from Bright’s disease with funeral at a schoolhouse near the cemetery and Masonic rites. Marie Rogers Defrees wife of William Defrees “Bellefontaine” Ohio, burial in Oakland cemetery Warren with a tribute from a friend. Henry Baker 76 near North Warren burial in Oakland Cemetery. Libbie King 23 of Sheffield with pneumonia. The notices note family survivors and local affiliations including Struthers Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salome Foltz
Mark G
Frank W
Edmunds
North Star Masonic Lodge
Warren
Oakland
Struthers Iron Works
Defrees
Bellefontaine
Marie Rogers
William Defrees
Oakland Cemetery
Alson Rogers
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Dedication of the Grant Monument Tomb Special Excursion Tickets
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to New York for the Grant Monument Tomb dedication on April 27. General sale April 26 from all line points except Pittsburgh and Erie, and from Altoona Williamsport and nearby stations within 150 miles, for trains reaching New York before noon April 27. Single fare not less than 1.09, valid return through April 29. Military groups 25 or more travel on one ticket at further reductions from 25 miles or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pittsburg
Erie
Altoona
Williamsport
United States
New York Central Sale for Round Trip to New York
One fare for the round trip to New York and return on April 23 to 26 with return by May 4. Tickets valid on most trains except Nos 50 51 Empire State Express No 22 Chicago Limited and No 35 Fast Mail. Dedication ceremonies at Grant tomb April 27 with a presidential review. For tickets contact New York Central agents or H Parry Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Empire State Express
Grant
United States
H. Parry
Buffalo
N. Y
A Nations Debt to a Hero Eries Dedication Excursion to New York
The dedication of the Grant tomb at Riverside Park New York will be one of the greatest civic and military demonstrations in the world's history. The Erie R B R Co will sell excursion tickets Sunday and Monday April 25 and 26 good on regular trains for return passage on trains leaving New York on or before May 4 1897 at the lowest round trip fare nine dollars from Jamestown NY Pullman car accommodations and further information from Erie agents or F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Riverside Park
New York
Erie RB. R. Co
Jamestown N.Y
Erie Agente
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
I O O F Anniversary at Kane Ahead
The I O O F anniversary event at Kane is set for April 26. Special Pennsylvania Railroad trains will run from 5:00 AM and 9:30 AM with intermediate stops, arriving Kane at 10:30 AM. Return service departs Kane at 11:00 PM for Ridgway and Youngsville. Reduced excursion tickets available from Renovo and Youngsville for day of issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Johnsonburg
Rolfe
Wilcox
Sergeant
Kane
Ridgway
Youngsville
Renovo
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
An advertisement claims South American Nervine cures weak stomachs and nerves with no failures, promising immediate help and bright life. Sold by Eyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania, alongside glassware and other items offered by the Mat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyes
Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Episcopal Church
M. E
Presbyterian Church
C. A. Peterson
N.G. P
National Guard of
Grant Monument
Washington Monument
Glen Cairn
Conneaut Lake
Torresdale
Saratoga
Mt. Gretna
Co. I
N. K
Jacob Keller
Miss Goodale
Tiona
W. J. Sands
Eric
Grandpa Clawson
Henry Brace
Eureka
California
Henry Hart
Florida
Mr. Waters
Edna Wood
Hattie Cobb
F. A. Chadwick
Chautauqua
Dr. Durham
Jamestown Dairy Board of Trade
Wheelock
Pleasantville
Hydetown
Fred K. Rockwell
Lewis Haines
Highland Township
Elk County
Oil City
Herald Publishing Co
Butler
Western Pennsylvania Press Club
M. A. Myers
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
W. P. Nutting
G. H. Priestly
Goodwill Hill
John E. Clayton
Mr. Sailor
Thomas Clayton
Sailor
C. W. Nichols
Weiss Library
Wardley
Mill Creek
Agi
Erie County
Jacob Weiss
Epitor C
Manilla
Tionesta Republican
Fehlman Bros
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Baltzinger Block
George Smith
China
John Schmutz
3D Ward
C. W. King-Kelly
Carver House
M. Mead
Hickory Street
Bessie Moran
George H. Leonhart
Hotel Struthers
John H. Gray
John Baldensperger
Jacob Stricker
James E. Madden
Warren Cafe
G. H. Seager
Exchange Hotel
Lawrence Gleason
Revere House
4Th Ward
Alexander Erickson
Carl Schwartz
Emil Meyer
McKain
Liberty Street
Samuel Saunders
Glade House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carver Street
M. J. Ryan
Ryan
W. D. Bucklin
National Hotel
Newton N. Hanchett
Hanchett House
Frank Walden
Fairmount House
R. A. Siggins
Eagle Hotel
Faust
Benj. F. van Sickle
Peter M. Lindell
Mary A. Kingsley Farmington
Walter L. Campbell
Edward L. Campbell
E. Clemons
W. W. Brewer
Mt. Jewett
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Jos Pamrrine
Mart
Messrs
Davis & Buzard
West Monterey
Penn
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Hag
Ata Ce. Ite
Mat
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Paris
KF. Kertcher
Warren National Bank
Drredtors
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Meat
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G.N. Parmlee
Hertze Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
G. N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Strickland’s
Rio
Java
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postoffce
Jones
Tax Mart
Oo Sunah
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. KE. Russell
BANK
Penn.a
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queens
Town
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Antwe
Gothenbeae
New Yor
A. Hertzel
J. K. Ronne
H. Davis
L. Ae Begone
A. Wogswell
Drexcrors
James Lo
B. F. Mead
SS Lin
Waa
Well
Willis Cowan
All
Baby Carriages, &C
W. Jarvis
T. O. Slater & CO
Carroll
Putnam Horse
Phoenix Horse
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