Neighborhood notes and town updates from Jamestown era
The bulletin notes events across several towns including a Shirtwaist Club forming in Ripley and a Grand Valley hotel closure after license denial. It reports a nurse discharged, a new Woman's Club home planned in Titusville, Franklin adding domestic science, a house fire near Sugar Grove, planned Jamestown Chautauqua rail link, severe mid‑April snow and a fatal crash, a military funeral for Lieut. Gridley in Erie, and a manslaughter incident in Kitanning involving a carbolic acid prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip@way
Grand Valley
Butler Relief Committee
Woman’s Club of
Titusville
Franklin and
Walnut Streets
Bradford
Erie
Franklin
Warren
Sugar Grove Boro
Albert Catlin
Jamestown
Chautauqua
Jamestown Journal
Jamestown Post
J. P. W. Gridley
Missouri
Lakeside Cemetery
Fred H. Garfield
Erie Railroad
Lake Chautauqua
Sherman Bay
Tidioute
Pittsburg
Kittanning
John N. Henry
George Crutzer
Henry
Crutzer
Warren County plans bridge painting bids for Glade Run span
Sealed bids will be received at the Warren County Court House by April 22 at 2 PM for scraping and painting the Allegheny River bridge at Glade Run. Two coats of paint provided by the Commissioners. Information at the Commissioners’ office. The right to reject all bids is reserved. KF. M. Downing, Frank Hagberg, W. H. Houghtling, Commissioners. Warren Pa. April 1, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Court House
Allegheny River
Glade Run
Spring styles bring new stock and ready-made suits
Spring goods are in with the most complete stock yet. Spring patterns are the handsomest ever. If not ready for a suit, select and have it laid aside. Closing out Black Venetians at a sacrifice. $2.50 grade at RS.85. Orders for custom-made shirts. Jacob Keller, The Tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Telephone Appliance Co. ad promotes ready call device
An advertisement from the Telephone Appliance Co at One Madison Ave New York touts a practical ready call device for telephones. It claims the device saves brain work and hours, sells itself, and that one sale leads to many more. It invites readers to send a stamp for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Telephone Appliance CO
Madison Ave
Dept. F. A. D
New York City
Spring Suitings at Keller Tailor Shop
Examine the suitings and new fashion plates to choose cloth and cut. Quick service from a legitimate, first class tailor right here in the shop run by Jacob Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Energetic representative sought in Warren county for Erie firm
Help wanted for an energetic person to represent Accident Company in Warren county. Annual premiums range from one to six dollars with big commissions. Exclusive territory. P. B. Hulburd, District Manager, Erie, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
P. B. Hulburd
Erie
Bordwell Ends Partnership and Moves Law Office
Warren Pa April 14 1904 notice announces dissolution of partnership between D A Arird and the signer and relocation of the law office to the office of Hon W D Brown on Liberty street C EK Bordwell warner pa
Engraved Stationery Samples and Prices Displayed
The Mail Office offers latest and fashionable engraved stationery with samples shown and prices listed.
Youngsville County Notes Report Local Moves and Projects
Misa Klahr Mead returns from Buffalo. Mrs. Fleeta Brewer of Philadelphia visits grandmother Mrs. Eliza Siggins. John C. Mead visits mother Mrs. D. K. Mead. Nora Davis from Warren visits relatives. Archie Day returns from Ann Arbor. Frank Bartlett sick but back to work. Yards cleaned. housing shortage noted. A. F. Peterson builds brick West Main home. I. H. Shannon improving. Ernest Carlton leaves furniture shop for Frewsburg. Victor Morrison moves to West Main Street with family. Missionary society to meet at Methodist Church Friday. Swanson brothers start or finish houses and porches. parsonage planned. George Parker improves restaurant. Mrs. Wade visits from church ladies. Borough to discuss Railroad Street opening May 2. Charles Schnell injures finger at band saw. John Farnham of Pittsfield in town. to resume factory work next Monday. Mrs. Helen Lowden dies in California. she was a former borough teacher. Fred Crooks to McKean County for handle factory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Misa Klahr Mead
Buffalo
Fleeta Brewer
Philadelphia
Eliza Siggins
George Allen
Corry
L. S. Rassmussen
John C. Mead
Oil City
D. K. Mead
Nora Davis
Warren
Archie Day
Ann Arbor
Mich
Minnie McPherson
Bradford
Frank Bartlett
A. F. Peterson
West Main Street
I. H. Shannon
Ernest Carlton
Frewsburg
Victor Morrison
Irvington
George Hopkins’ Pew
Young Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Alfred Swanson
Sugar Grove Street
Emil Swanson
Fred Swanson
Wade
Cemetery Street
Free Methodist Church
George Parker
George
Methodist Church
Railroad Street
College Avenue
Charles Schnell
John Farnham
Pittsfield
Helen Lowden
Weaverville
Cal
Veterans and locals in April notes from Irvineton
April items from our community report John Wilson preparing to haul timber to Pittsburg. Rev McCormick of North Warren led services in Irvineton church, with communion for new members. Mrs J N Thompson returns from Sheffield visit. Yardmaster Wilkins visited Erie, while M A York family returns from near Lock Haven. Esther Newbold arrives from Philadelphia. other young ladies to follow. Morrison injured by railway ties. Rev Burns delivers Romans 12:1 sermon. Myron and Forrest Jackson depart for Los Angeles for business and health reasons. Warren County Sunday School Convention set at M EK Church next Saturday with prominent workers attending. Trout fishing noted along streams.
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John Wilson
Pittsburg
McCormick
North Warren
Irvineton
J. N. Thompson
Sheffield
Leroy
Wilkins
Erie
M. A. York
Fred
Lock Haven
Esther Newbold
Philadelphia
N. J. Jackson
Minnie
Cochrantown
E. KE. Morrison
Burns
M. EK
Myron Jackson
Forrest Jackson
Los Angeles
Cal
Warren County
I. O. O. F installs officers. residents change
On April 18 the I O O F installed N G George Whitcomb and W G Fred Ensign with L B S Merrihew as Recording Secretary. Eugene Crooks stood in for Past Grand. Bubbs and family stay in Corydon. Babbs to work for Ensign Bros. John Schuler and family move from Bradford to Corydon. J E Meyers to hold a teacher exam April 22. Rev Taylor and Mrs Crawford conduct M E Church meetings. a musical Thursday April 21 led by Prof Kay to benefit the church. Dr L W Marsh of Philadelphia plans a summer stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G
Geo. Whitcomb
W. G
Fred Ensign
Merrihew
Cross
Eugene Crooks
Bubbs
Olean
N. Y
Corydon
Babbs
Ensign Bros
John Sc
Kay
L. W. Marsh
Philadelphia
Clarendon Notes and Local Happenings
Misses Polly and Edna Denniston of Warren visited friends here. The Penn Tanning Co private car carried directors through town for a stop. The Clarendon band the Stump Town Band is praised by residents. Mrs Krug is able to be out. Edward Hultberg is in poor health at Rouse Hospital in Youngsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Edna Denniston
Warren
Cora Foulcrod
Joe Rowe
Arthur Russelle
Buffalo
Penn Tanning Co
Clarendon
James Thomas
John Grimes
South Street
Krug
Matilda
Runquist
Ludlow
Mr. Eddy
Elliottville
George Demming
Phillip Morton
Hagberg
Edward Hultberg
Rouse
Local News Briefs From Town Visitations and Events
Miss Nettie Eastman returned Sunday after visiting Jamestown. Mrs Will Marvin and daughter of Meadville came home after a few days here. Workmen begin the new double track project. Mrs Elwin Schramling’s birthday gathering was held with warm sugar and cheer. Evangelist Rossiter spoke at the M E Church April 16. A Sunday School Institute is underway to train teachers. Sheriff Brown of Warren and W R Rhodes of Corry were in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Eastman
Jamestown
Will Marvin
Meadville
Elwin Schramling
Evangelist Rossiter
M. E
Sheriff Brown
Warren
W. R. Rhodes
Corry
Youngsville Fire Dept Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Youngsville Fire Department held its annual meeting and elected officers led by Chief J. A. Lagerdahl and Assistant Chief A. H. Bradway. Others include President A. M. Schnell, Secretary W. H. Yarling, Treasurer J. A. Sagerdahl, and Foremen Worthy Olds and Hoss Foreman James McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Wm. Cummings
Race Street
Tipioute
Sheriff Fuellhart
Buffalo
Dr. D
Freeman
Jefferson Street
Venango County
Elmer
Erie Railroad Maintains Link to Big Four at Marion
The Erie Railroad confirms continued connection with the Big Four Route via Marion Ohio and offers attractive service to St Louis during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 as the favorite route to the Chicago World’s Fair. D W Cooke is General Passenger Agent, New York.
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Erie Railroad
Chicago
Marion
Ohio
St. Louis
D. W. Cooke
New York
The Best Job Printing at the Mail Office
A local notice proclaims THE BEST Job Printing services available at the Mail Office for printing needs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood Notes
KF. M. Downing
Frank Hagberg
W. H. Houghtling
Commissioners
Allen
Liberty Street
Fred Crooks
McKean Co
Columbus
Sheffield Observer
The
F. W. Simmons
Horton Johnson
J. F. Sisley
Wm. McCray
Frank Clemons
Jerry Crary
James Horton
Eri. C. Hoyt
A. A. Healey
George Horton
Byron B
Harry H
California
Geo. W. Wood
Sugar Grove
Wm. Young
Barnes
Metzger and Hogan Store
Malta
Metager the Big
Hogan
Penn’a
F. M. Knapp
MO. M. Siegfried
Chas. E. Cobb, Casnier
H. M. Preston
Geo. E. Colvin
Crescent
Dayton
National
Gendron
Westfield
Penn’s Avenue West
Diamond Block
Edward E. Hertzel
Liberty St
Penna. Avenue
J. Foley
A. A.davis & Co
B. Warren Tel. Co
Pe As
Hepburn, M.D
Corner Market St
Penn’a Avenue
Timothy
Kopf & Henry
Warren, PA
Warren Borough
Hatch Run
Glade
Perry D. Clark
James Rockey
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