Spring and town notes from Warren lettered items
The Warren Mail reports a mix of local updates including trout at Williams restaurant, rafts bound for Pittsburg, and inquiries about horse insurance. School resumes after vacation, a rock band concert benefits the Hooks, and the Evangelical parsonage goes on sale. The Shakespeare Club reads Two Gentlemen of Verona, Y W C T U events unfold, and plans for Gen Grant’s birthday observance are noted along with sewer discussions and a gas meeting progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Pittsburg
C. H. Meacham & Co
Warren School
Library Hall
Evangelical Parsonage
Personal mentions fill Warren county social pages
Rev Rankin preached in Corry. Lawyer Trinkey and wife visited Franklin. Mrs D Shear and children returned from New York. J D Mead and C H Gregory visited from Youngsville. Brace spent Sunday at home and returned to Harrisburg. Nuttings of Bradford visited Mrs G B Ensworth. Miss Williams of Warren guests of Miss Grace Barber. Secretary Stone returned from Harrisburg for Court. F B Stevenson aids Warren Y M C A. Mrs Freeman seeks more rheumatism treatment in Michigan. L D Wetmore returns to Norfolk with family. The Judge remains at his old Virginia home. Brace enjoys a large local support. Richard Barbour dies aged 8. Mrs Barbour frail. Henry Orr also dies at same house. Rev Sprague of Meadville preaches in Warren churches. Mr Sprague and wife visiting O H Hunter, return to Meadville. Fred Bell returns from Wichita, Kansas with views on a real estate boom. Mrs J H Houghnot and Mrs Lydia Marsh return from Philadelphia praising Capt J H Mitchell’s family. Bishop Whitehead conducts confirmations in multiple towns with colleagues. Next Sunday Rev L M Boyer preaches farewell sermons in Warren Evangelical church, then leaves for Franklin. K T Mead, formerly of Warren county, admitted to Allegheny county bar after top exam. He studied in A M Brown’s office. Electric light poles and wiring near completion. light expected by May 6. Arbor Day to be observed. everyone encouraged to plant a tree April 22. Farmers urged to attend April 30 Farmer’s Club meeting with Hygiene essay by Dr J M Davies. Bradford sports group travels down Allegheny. feast of meats described with cooks and assistants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
Corry
Trinkey
Franklin
D. Shear
New York
J. D. Mead
C. H. Gregory
Youngsville
Brace
Harrisburg
B. Nutting
Bradford
G. B. Ensworth
Miss Williams
Warren
Grace Barber
East Main Street
Titusville
Stone
F. B. Stevenson
Young Men’s Christian Association of
Freeman
Mt. Clemons
Michigan
L. D. Wetmore
Norfolk
F. Henry
Jefferson
Tom Wetmore
Ludo Dennison
Old Virginia
the Mirror
Mirror
Richard Barbour
Henry Orr
Barbour
Mr. Sprague
Meadville
Presbyterian Church
Sprague
O. H. Hunter
Fred Bell
Bell Bros
Wichita
Kansas
J. H. Houghnot
Farmington
Lydia Marsh
Russell
Philadelphia
J. H. Mitchell
Clarendon
Kinzua
Ryan
Henry Mitchell
L. M. Boyer
K. T. Mead
Warren County
Allegheny County
Pittsfield
A. M. Brown
Warren County Oy
J. W. Stearns
Farmer’s Club
J. M. Davies
Bradford Sports
Allegheny
Wolf Run
Corydon
Southerland
Harry Pullman
Young and
Kerstetter
Wilder and
Howell
Kinzua ferry in service amid Warren County items
Warren County brief highlights include Kinzua’s new ferry boat in running order. Eden Lodge at Tidioute to celebrate Odd Fellows 68th anniversary with a ball on April 26. Mrs Trask opens millinery in Youngsville April 28 with first pick of bonnets.
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Kinzua
Eden Lodge
Tidioute
Odd Fellowship
Shakespeare Memorial Day Observed by Chautauqua Circle
The Chautauqua Union Circle of War Ren will celebrate Shakespeare Memorial day next Saturday evening at W. M. Lindsey's residence. A program of readings recitations vocal and instrumental music tableaux and more has been arranged. This is the circle's last meeting for the season and many members and friends are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Union Circle
Warren
W. M. Lindsey
Local Goods Advertises Low Prices and Spring Styles
Seller promotes best value and invites customers to call for the lowest prices. Spring styles just arrived from C. P. Nortraprop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Nortrarop
P. Northrop
Oneida Market Praised as Finest in Town
The report hails the Oneida Market as one of the finest in the area, highlighting its goods and service. Locals express admiration for its selection, quality, and price value.
Visiting Cards Arrive in Latest Styles at Main Office
The Main office has received a new stock of visiting cards featuring current styles and neat printing. The collection showcases modern designs suitable for professional use and personal branding.
Veterinarian Dr S J Wallace Offers Equine and Bovine Care
Dr S J Wallace is prepared to treat all diseases of the horse and cow in a skilled manner. Farmers and others desiring his services at reasonable rates should call. Office at S Keller's harness shop Warren Pa. Also Mai office offers all grades of job printing at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Keller’s
Warren
Mai
Billingsley bill sparks oil workers rally and praise
A Wednesday gathering at the Exchange, chaired by Col. Gardener, praised Senator Allen for the Billingsley oil bill. The meeting adopted a resolutions report thanking Harrisburg advocates and Hon. Henry Brace for their defense of the people against corporate power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCalmont
Exchange
Col. Gardener
Geo. P. Orr
W. A. Mitchell
Frank Cogswell
Harrisburg
Allen
Senate
John Sill
Derrick
Dave Kirk
Sill
S. V. Davis
John Shirley
James Roy, Sr
Standard
Henry Brace
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets in Erie
The Erie Presbytery group gathers with over 100 delegates led by Mrs. Spencer. Mrs. Wetmore presides with officers from Warren Cambridge Titusville and Titusville. Parmlee from Japan discusses missionary work. Hattie Lacy recites a poem. The year totals $4500 for foreign missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Erie
Warren
Presbyterian Missions
J. M. Eaton
Franklin
M. W. Moore
Conneautville
A. E. Emerson
Titusville
J. Palmer
Atlanta
W. D. Brown
W. Barry Smith
Eric
J. A. Neill
Timber Rafts Await Fresh Waters At Tionesta Creek
The Vindicator reports 350000 cubic feet of square timber rafted on Tionesta creek ready to run to market once river levels rise. John Osgood of Newton added three sticks of ninety feet each, one log scales 422 feet of lumber, total about 1000 feet. A dozen rafts between Warren and Tidicute were nearly ready for a freshet with select sticks noted.
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Tionesta Creek
John Osgood
Newton
Warren
Tidicute
Rock Band at Library Hall Delights Audience
A Friday concert at Library Hall featuring The Little Tycoon, soloists, chorus and orchestra earned strong audience praise. Wagner and Reis thanked for a comic opera program. next event is Rock Band Concert on Wednesday April 20 with low ticket prices and seats at Noyes' drug store.
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Library Hall
the Hooks
Hooks
Wagner & Reis
Till
Noyes’ Drug Store
Monumental plan and encampment for Pennsylvania troops
Gov. Beaver signed the new military bill. The Monument Association of the 83d regiment of Pennsylvania veteran volunteers will meet in Meadville on April 20 to arrange a regimental monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. A National Guard division encampment will be held August 6 to 13 at Mt. Gretna with Mt. Gretna owner Coleman promising grounds upkeep and rail connections for soldiers.
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Beaver
Monument Association
83D Regiment of Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers
Meadville
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Mt. Gretna
Coleman
New Engine Tests at Meadville by Leopold Mambourg
The New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio passenger engine No.3 was tested in Meadville using manufactured gas as fuel. Steam was raised to 60 pounds with natural gas, then 110 pounds, and the engine operated for an hour while Lima oil was used at five gallons per hour. Several engineers observed a promising result, despite a crude arrangement.
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New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio
Meadville
Leopold Mambourg
Evangelical Appointments in Franklin District
The Pittsburg Conference assigns Evangelical Church posts in the Franklin district with Rev. F. P. Saylor as Presiding Elder and several pastors named to Warren, Oil City, Barkeyville, Dempseytown, Venango Circuit, Monroeville, Crawford Circuit, Lickingville, Greenville Mission, West Hickory Mission, North Clarendon, Warren Circuit, and other duties. Rev. T. Bach moves from Franklin to Johnstown, Pa.
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Franklin District
Pittsburg
The
Evangelical Church
F. P. Saylor
Franklin
L. M. Boyer
Warren
W. F. Shannon
Oil City
M. L. Weaver
Barkeyville
F. J. Strayer
Dempseytown
B. F. Feitt
Venango
D. M. Baumgardner
Monroeville
Joel Smith
Crawford
J. C. Rickenbrode
Lickingville
J. Esch
Greenville
G. W. Brown
West Hickory
M. V. Devaux
North Clarendon
C. H. Miller
C. Hadlock
Rev. T. Bach
Johnstown
Lightning Strikes Hit Farms and Church in Local Area
The Methodist church at Sheffield was struck by lightning Friday afternoon and greatly injured. A barn of Sam Fidler at Sugar Grove burned after a strike. Near Meadville a barn with stock and hay burned from a lightning strike. Near Randolph New York a barn and cattle were destroyed by the same cause.
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Youngsville
Sheffield
Sam Fidler
Sugar Grove
Meadville
Randolph
N. Y
Lightning sets barn on fire killing horse in Youngsville
Ep. Mar. Lightning struck a barn owned by Dr. A. C. Blodget at about 7:30 last evening, killing one horse and igniting the structure. Neighbors quickly fought the blaze, while residents call for removal of unsafe sheds along back street to Main and warn of a dangerous West Main excavations. The letter reflects community concern and urges action by owners and city authorities.
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Youngsville
A. C. Blodget
Back Street
Main
West Main Street
County and Vicinity News Roundup From Chautauqua
Reports from Chautauqua county and nearby areas cover Brad Fuller death in Poland, new glass works in Meadville, fairs in Franklin and Fredonia Dunkirk, ice melt on Chautauqua Lake, rising crime fears in Jamestown, firearm trade, bogus teeth sale, a Lake House sale, lake tracks and ship activity, gas well strike near Fredonia, and church presbytery developments with officers named.
Prohibition Campaign Tactics in Michigan and New York Support
Mary T. LaTsrap describes W C T U efforts in Michigan after the amendment defeat. She notes rapid fundraising, ministerial mobilization, newspaper support, and national figures aiding the drive. The piece covers lectures by Anna Shaw and Willard, literature campaigns, and planned all day prayer ahead of April 4.
For Sale Cheap Billiard Tables by Frank Caro
Sell at bottom prices several billiard and pool tables in first class order. Address Frank Caro Kinzua Warren Co. Pa.
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Frank Caro
Kinzua, Warren Co
Spring Greeting From P NorThrop
A brief readable line notes a spring greeting and attribution to P NorThrop with fragmented wording about reception.
Meacham & Co Represents Historic Insurers
C. H. Meacham & Co. is noted as representing several of the oldest insurance companies in the United States and England, highlighting its long-standing industry ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Local Market Offers Fresh Produce and Shoes
Pineapples oranges lemons bananas onions and lettuce arrive in choice lots to John Langdale. C P Northrop presents new styles in shoes for ladies men and children with prices as low as the cheapest.
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John Langdale
C. P. Northrop
C. P.northrop
Best in the World Opera Piano at Weavers Music Store
See the Opera Piano and full stock at J K Weavers Music Store. Taber Organs White Sewing Machines large assortment of new music albums and instruction books needles and parts for all sewing machines. Machines repaired at moderate prices.
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J. K. Weaver
Thunderstorm Fire Destroys Barn and Death of Horse
County correspondence reports a lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm set Dr. A. C. Blodgett's barn ablaze killing a horse owned by F. H. Blodgett. Fire was quickly controlled with nearby hay and stock mostly spared.
Concert at U B Church a grand success in Chandler's Valley
April 15 notes a large attendance at the U B Church concert. Mrs. Delfina Way celebrated birthday with 30 friends giving gifts including a dress and pictures. Moves announced for Mr. Ellis to Lagerdahl's house and Baker to Glade. Local effort to establish a market on Lagerdahl’s corner to aid farmers and merchants. C. H. Meacham Co. remains agents in Warren.
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U. B
Delfina Way
John Brooks
George Lyons
City market Warren offers meats and shoes on Hickory Street
The notice highlights a meat market on Hickory Street in Warren run by Joan Laurier and cites C P Northrop offering new style shoes for ladies men and children.
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Warren
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
Local Shoe Dealer Northrop Highlights Latest Styles
C P Northrop vendor at the front promotes new footwear lines with prompt service and consistently low prices. Customers urged to visit soon for bargains.
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C. P. Northrop
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Helen Chase
Keystone Clothing
Court House
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
White Cross League of
Geo. Ball
Cousins Bros
Piso
Eben N. Ford Post
Gen. Grant
Burgess Rankin
Market Street
Union
Chestnut Streets
D. D. Reed
Swanson
Dupree
L. A. Johnson
Chandler’s Oil Company
Howard Bishell
Horton, Crary & Co
Oneida
S. J. Wallace
Maggie Mitchell
Lorie
Brad Fuller
Chautauqua County
Poland
Fredonia-Dunkirk
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
America
Wm. Burnley
C. A. Hitchcock
North East
Watson
A. Davenport
Lake House
George Volmer
Harry Simmons
Congregational Church
Frewsburg
Dr. Townsend
Chautauqua
Marshall Opera House
Herald
Jamestown Common Council
Chautauqua Lake Company
McKean
Buffalo
Emporium
Cameron County
Sizer
Parker Wells
Lake Shore
Willard White
Chautauqua Lake Railway
Lakewood School of New Theology
Bemus Point
Fredonia
Chautauqua Creek
Button’s Glen
Mayville Sentinel
Erie Presbytery
P.S. Allen
General Assembly
Omaha
C. B. Wakefield
Wm. Grassie
Spencer
Benjamin Corwin
J. H. Selden
E. J. Hunter
Temperance
A.tHoves
Larzer
Mich
R. G. Peters
Manistee
W. Jennings Demorest
National Prohibition Bureau
Messrs. Wardwell and Waters
Morris H. Smith
Brooklyn
Miss Willard
Volney B. Cushing
Maine
Anna Shaw
State Union
Frances E. Willard
Anna Gordon
Mary A. Woodbridge
Clara A. Hoffman
Caroline B. Buell
J. Ellen Foster
A. A. Hopkins
Geo. R. Scott
Rollo Bryan
Wm. Dawe
Col. Knowlton
Benjamin
Bailey
Boise
Thurman
Emma A. Wheeler
State Treasury
Ionia
South
Marshall
Rhode Island
Witness
Voice
National Temperance Society
Amendment Committee
M. E. Pengally
State Amendment Committee
Mary T. LaTsrap
A. C. Blodgett
F. H. Blodgett
C. Young
Sinclairville
H. L. Mead & Co
Cornish
Diefendorf
N. Mead
Thos. Haliday
Hazzard
Wait
C. A. Arthur
Wallace Filer
Eustice
Libbie King
Mead
Alvord
Scowden
Buchanan
Walter Horton
Horton
Hosea Harmon
Jennie Morley
G. P. Mead
W. J. Davis
A. Corwen
Good Templars
M. E. Church
St. Saviour’s Church
Linao
Garland
H. M. Putnam
H. F. Andrews
Breckenridge
Hall
Hotchkin
Frank L. Barton
H. G. Hall
M. E
Beardsley
Baker
H. H. Webber
Pittsfield Township
Torpedo School
Education
M. E. Church Society
Chas. Baker
Z. Mickle
Ora McKinney
Dakota
Sam
Lottsville
Chas. Wilson
M. P. Carr
Job
Chandler's Valley
Toc
Batistes
O.H. Hunter & Son
Gcheorge
George Ball
Warren, Pa
Patterson—Flyckt
Swede Parsonage
N. G. Johnson
Andrew P. Peterson
Glade
Anna C. Flyckt
Noble—Dally
Parker City
Dr. Wythe
Charles C. Noble
Emma Virginia Dally
Parker, Gorman—Glenn
Dunkirk
N. Ys
Father John
St. Mary’s Church
C. B. Gorman
Alice E. Glenn
Pleasantville
Eveleth
Henry Eveleth
Peter Greenland
Hickory St
Jacob Keller
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
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