Improvement and Community Notes in Warren
A local owner plans tearing down the old chair factory opposite the D A W P R R depot to divide the ground into building lots. Warren to host a National Bicycle Racing Association meet at Recreation Park around July 13 with pros and amateurs, prizes, and strong turnout anticipated. Trinity Memorial Church reelects wardens and vestry, with Diocesan Council reps named. Washington dispatches indicate Starling W Waters nominated as postmaster. Senate expected to confirm. Waters praised as a solid party worker and will lead the office under Deputy J H Miller if confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Peterson
Warren
National Bicycle Racing Association
Recreation Park
Trinity Memorial Church
Trinity Church
Pittsburg
Messrs
Joseph Walkerman
Willis Cowan
G. P. Brockway
H. P. Hunter
W. J. Alexander
Washington
Starling
W. Waters
Congressman Stone
Siegfried
Senate
J. H. Miller
Excellent Showing Sets Church Giving Record
From April 1996 to April 1997 the Presbyterian Church of Warren posted its highest annual receipts in history. Major contributions came from Home Missions 2614.77 Foreign Missions 697 Bible Society 1905 Education 19 Sabbath School and Publication 6 Church Erection 6 Synodical Sustentation 54.14 Ministerial Relief 90.90 Colleges and Academie 43.06 Freedmen's Missions 146.23 Sessional fund 77.34 Miscellaneous 6903.09 Congregational 24441.76 totaling 35198.77 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Warren
Bible Society
Colleges
Freedmen’s Missions
Sessional Fund
Easter in Town Brings Large Church Attendance and Plans
Sunny Easter drew large congregations as churches featured abundant flowers and fitting sermons. Episco pal services raised 203 dollars for pews while mite-boxes yielded 115 dollars for Lent savings. National Guard regiments head to New York on April 26 under Gen. Gobin, with parades planned in Philadelphia on May 15. Town Council met April 19 detailing park shade trees, sidewalks, river bank railing removal, a proposed street sweeper, and multiple ordinance readings. White Cloud Flour advertises peacetime bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Boro
Messrs Cable, Mead
Smith
Central Park
Indian Hollow Road
Pine Street
Pennsylvania State Fair slated for Altoona in September
The Pennsylvania State Fair is scheduled for Altoona from September 6 to 11 this year. Nearby notes include Easter arrivals, local weather talk, and multiple community events across Warren and surrounding towns.
Senator Quay Targets Seneca Oil Lease Controversy
Senator Quay presses a Senate probe into the Seneca Oil Company lease at Shongo station alleging bribery and sale of influence to obtain council approval. Congressional action previously ratified the lease, but Quay’s new information seeks removal of ratification clauses before final House review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Seneca Oil Company
Daniel Shongo
Congress
Seneca Council
Shongo Station
William Barker
Cattaraugus and
Allegany
Council of Indians
Cleveland
Senate
House
Street railway planned from Pleasantville to Hydetown
Warren capitalists back an electric line from Pleasantville to Hydetown with a Titusville survey team led by Capt. D. F. A. Wheelock. The route would run along the south side of the railroad, pass near East Titusville depot, cross Pine Creek, and reach Pleasantville with operation вероятный by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Street Railroad
Warren
Pleasantville
Hydetown
Titusville
D. F. A. Wheelock
Franklin
Warren Road
Pine Creek
Equitable Aid Union appoints assignee after failure
Supreme officers announce the order's failure and appoint Warren's Hon. C. C. Thompson as assignee for creditors. Court hearings explored extending the Receiver of Class A Chauncey A. Rogers to oversee all assets while attorneys argued for and against the enlargement. The oyster and fish ad at Riverside Fish and Oyster Co appears in the Baltsttiger block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Aid Union
C. C. Thompson
Warren
Erie
Wall
Mayville
EK. A. U
Roger Sherman, Esq
Sheffield News Notes and Council Praises Beautified Work
In Sheffield Apr 20 a Slaventon visitor attempted a foray on FBR. The Ludlow Ludlow and Rebekah lodge members conferred eleven degrees. Oscar Swanson photo mishap left him nursing burned fingers. Sheffield council members viewed Warren’s beautification project calling it top quality. Sneak thieves prowled South Side residences prompting Will LeRoy to scramble for breakfast after a cellar visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apri
Slaventon
FBR
Jack An
Boyer
Kane
Effield Rebekah
Ludlow
New R
New Lodge
Oscar Swanson
Penn Tanning Co
Sheffield Council R. T
Warren
Corry
Will LeRoy
Lander community events and local changes noted
April 20 notices report an entertainment at McKitrick's hall by the Lander school. Church services, moves, and local business updates include Mr. Parker, Mrs. Putnam, Mrs. Rowland, and J. E. Houghnot store purchase. Saw mill active. daily mail service continued. several visits and relocations around Lander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
McKitrick’s
M. E
J. E. Houghnot
H. H. Mix
McKitrick
Mix & Son
J. E. Rowland
Asa Stanton
Fred Rich
Nelson Preston
J. D. Arird
Jamestown
F. E. Smith
O. P. Thompson
North Warren
Richard Fosburg
Chas, Parker
George Lyon
Local notes from April revel in visits and new arrivals
Misses Della Lubold and Addie Goodwill return from visits to Sanford, Garland, and Grand Valley reporting an excellent time. Marvin Mathill welcomes a thirteen pound boy. Davis Mill moves and farm improvements noted as families visit and host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Lubold
Addie Goodwill
Sanford
Garland
Grand Valley
A. Lubold
Charley
E. Knapp
Garfield
Mr. Beaver
J. W. Wilkins
A. F. Goodwill
Goodwill
Mrs. S
Wheeler Farm
Marvin Mathill
M. L. Davis
W. R. Davis
Warren
Edward Woodard
Local notes and moving updates from the community
April 20 notes include adoption talks for a Warren baby via the Children's Aid Society, Mrs. Warren Chipman as frail, Mrs. Judson visiting Waterford, Maccabees meeting at McArthur's Hall, Wright's Hall repurposed as gym, Derrick Nelson and Frank Nelson moving to nearby farms, and a cold with sore throats reported in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gross
Children’s Aid Society
Warren
Warren Chipman
Judson
Waterford
Bush
The
Maccabees
McArthur
G. J. Wright
Derrick Nelson
Frank Nelson
Charles Wheelock
Lottsville
J. Ferns
Helen McKelvy
Sugar Grove
Spring Creek News Highlights and Local License Verdict
April notes from Spring Creek report a sick child of Mrs Raubnault, school in session on Eldred Hill with Miss Kate Boyce as teacher, Easter services at M E K and Congregational churches, and a fine duet by Ren anna Morse and Esther Donaldson. Judge Noyes praised for license support. outrage over Associate Judges’ actions spurs 574 residents to protest. 574 names on remonstrance against 20 petitioners. License Court grants license after testimony that need is unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Raubnault
Eldred Hill
Kate Boyce
M. EK
Renanna Morse
Esther Donaldson
Hosfod
Clearfield
Charles Morton
Noyes
Warren High School Class Of 97 Graduates
The Warren High School graduating class lists twenty two members, nine men and thirteen women. Officers: President William S Clark Vice President Eugene Arnold Secretary Katheryn OHern Treasurer Katheryn OHern. Class colors white and violet. Commencement date not fixed. Names include Eugene Arnold Clarence Arnold Will Clark Perry Hegerty Thomas Jenkins Edward Johnson Francis Lyons Edwin Norris Arnett Thompson and seventeen girls Belle Boyce Agnes Cook Maude Critchlow Clara Eckhardt Grace Edgett May Hackney Edith Hazel t ine Mysta Hill Lillian Lemmon Helen Lissner Katheryn OHern Harriet Rogers Alice Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren High School
Wm. S. Clark
Eugene Arnold
Katheryn O’hern
Clarence Arnold
Will Clark
Perry Hegerty
Thomas Jenkins
Edward Johnson
Francis Lyons
Edwin Norris
Arnett Thompson
Belle Boyce
Agnes Cook
Maude Critchlow
Clara Eckhardt
Grace Edgett
May Hackney
Edith Hazeltine
Mysta Hill
Lillian Lemmon
Helen Lissner
Harriet Rogers
Alice Wilson
Mirror
New Borough Granted If Court Approves Application
Grand Valley seeks to be designated a borough with a June court ruling. J W Wiggins Esq represents the applicants as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
J. W. Wiggins, Esq
Cheney Firm Promises Rewards for Untreatable Catarrh
A Toledo firm led by Frank J. Cheney offers one hundred dollars for each uncurable catarrh case using Hevil's Catarrh Cure. The document sworn December 6, 1886, with notary W. Gleason, notes internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Also advertises 75 cent catarrh cure, Hall's Family Pills, and low prices on goods from Jacob Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Seal . W. Gleason
F. J. Chenry & CO
Hall
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending April 21 1887
Transfers recorded include D Gardner and wife to C D Barnum Mead for 1800. Wm M Jackson to Robert Dingman Spring Creek for 150. Asa L Mosher and wife to Wm J Sterritt Farmington for 2000. Other deeds listed include Warren and Mead properties with amounts ranging from 100 to 1250 and several title exchanges among individuals and firms in Pittsfield Warren Glade and Kinzua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gardner
C. D. Barnum
Mead
Wm. M. Jackson
Robert Dingman
Spring Creek
Asa L. Mosher
Wm. J. Sterritt
Farmington
John B. Pierce
Geo. Folkman
Christian Smith
Glade
Louisa Folkman
Warren
Lansing D. Wetmore
Carrie Y. Horton
Anna Watson Syms
Same
Kate Groh
Harry D. Jackson
Willard J. Smith
John A. Carlson
Pleasant
Elizabeth W. Conway
Arthur Smith
J. ¥. Schoellkopf
Jerry Crary
Kinzua
Hannah Terry
Alice Gunn
Deerfield
Henry Lawless
Michael Glasby
Margaret Bradley
Marriages in Warren and Nearby Areas in April 1897
A series of marriages reported: Christian Johnson and Rhoda E. Lyon in Warren on April 15. Charles L. Cook and Ellen Busk in Warren on April 14. Wm A Barrett and Bertha Brown in Erie on April 20. E F Peterson and Ora Mahan near Lander on April 14. J W Engstrum of Tidioute and Anna A Sundquist of Jamestown on April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Engstrum
Sundquist
Jamestown
N. Y
P. Martinson
J. W. Engstrum
Tidioute
Anna A. Sundquist
Obituary notices from Titusville and Warren area
Obituaries list Frederick Peitler 22 of Titusville aged 22 resting after consumption with War ren Maccabees attendance at funeral. Also T F Downs 37 Warren area died after short illness with widow and child. Fabian Artzner 60 Warren and W A Hyatt 72 Tidioute listed. An advertisement for N K Wendelboe 209 Liberty street Warren promotes new wallpaper and room mamees with services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peitler
Titusville
Frederick Peitler
Warren
Warren Maccabees Lodge
W. A. Hyatt
N. K
New York Central Announces Special Round Trip Fares
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad offers one fare round trip to New York with return valid through May 4 for travel April 23 to 26. Tickets good on most trains except Empire State Express Nos 50 51 and Chicago Limited No 22 and Fast Mail No 35. Dedication ceremonies at the tomb of Grant set for April 27 with a grand parade reviewed by the President. For tickets contact New York Central agents or General Agent H PaRry Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Empire State Express
Grant
United States
H. Parry
Buffalo
N. Y
Ice Ice Ice All water ice orders at Qt. office
All orders for pure spring water ice left at W. U. Telegraph office or corner 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 Offers Home Service
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates from the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They lift, clean, and relay carpets and guarantee satisfaction. Orders may be left at Mansion House or at A. A. Davis & Co 308 Second Street Warren Steam Laundry Penna. Ave, Rina & Stevens Rogers Block or J B Bayer 440 Water Street. orders left at these locations 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
Rina & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Water Street
Wallpaper stock in Warren featured by W C Rowland & Sons
W C Rowland and Sons advertise the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren. New patterns and colors are regularly added, inviting customers to inspect before buying. Located in the Exchange Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C RowLand & Sons
Special trains for visitors from Ridgway to Kane
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co will run excursion trains for visitors with departures from Ridgway at 9 30 a m Johnsonburg 9 50 Rolfe 9 55 Wilcox 10 05 Sergeant 10 17 and Kane arrival 10 30 a m Returning trains leave Kane at 11 p m for Ridgway and Youngsville with intermediate stops Excursion tickets are sold at greatly reduced rates from Renovo Youngsville and intermediate stations valid only on day of issue on either special or regular trains
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Ridgway
Johnsonburg
Rolfe
Wilcox
Sergeant
Kane
Youngsville
Renovo
Erie excursion to New York for Grant tomb dedication
Erie R. Co announces two day sale of excursion tickets on April 25 26 to witness the Grant tomb dedication in Riverside Park New York. Round trip fare from Jamestown NY is set at 9.00 with regular return trains available through May 4 1897. For Pullman car space contact Erie agents or F H Garfield D P A Jamestown NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIE
New York
Grant
Riverside Park
Erie R. R. Co
Jamestown N.Y
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
South American Nervine Promoted as Cures All Ailments
An advert claims South American Nervine cures a weak stomach and nervous issues. It promises immediate relief and universal success, with sales through Joyes Drug Store in Warren Pa and Jos Printing at the Mail Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyes Drug Store
Warren
Jos
Sidewalk Repair Needs Highlight Borough Tax Burden
The sidewalk committee reports widespread repairs are needed as the borough faces a near rebuild of the entire system. In TipIouTE News the tone emphasizes the scope of deterioration and urgency. Nearby notes mention a Methodist Sunday school picnic and local civic changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipioute
Beak Lake
Methodist
W. H. Houghtling
Wilson Hill
Jacob Wilson
Dedication of Grant Monument Tomb Excursion Tickets Offered
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to New York for the dedication on April 27. Tickets available April 26 from most points on the line, excluding Pittsburgh and Erie, with further miles from Altoona Williamsp or other divisions within 150 miles of New York. Return by May 4. Military groups of 25+ on one ticket get additional reductions from points 25 miles or more from New York. Specific rates via ticket agents. The parade is described as the grandest postwar military demonstration, with thousands of veterans and militiamen in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York City
Gobin
New York
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Hulings
Wheelock
16Th Regiment
Warren
Corry
Erie
Grant
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Altoona
Williamsport
United States
Grocery Price Reductions Highlight Everyday Essentials
It is not what one earns but what he saves that makes him rich. We have reduced every article in the grocery line in this proportion. Arbuckle's Coffee per lb 24c, Mocha and Java 28c, Acme Soap 25c per bar, Starch 8 lbs 25c, Tea 50c, Lard 60c, Rice 8c, Pepper and Spices 9c per box. Widespread savings across staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle
Rio
Java
Sitian
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Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Fehlman Bros
China
Oier Fehlman Bros
Tiona
Mr. HitLiker
Washington, D. C
A. R. Taylor
Lily Dale
Westfield
LauRa Kirberger
Germany
G. W. Sit
Max Sill
Henry Lesser
North Carolina
Eda Hertzel
Albert Rockwell
Marshall Parshall
W. K. Jacobs
Sheffield
Wm. Muir
East Street
Short
Epward Linpsey, Esq
Mexico
Polk
Venango County
Northern Pacific Railroad Land Department
8. T. Neill
Bucktail Regiment
Smethport
Siggins
W. 8
Pencer
Bishop Whitehead
Fulda
Europe
Dora Hutter
W. T. Cox
Bloss Street
Wm F. Jordan
Bradford
Harrisburg
Meadville
New Presbyterian Church
F. E. Reed
Liberty and
High Streets
C. W. Sersall
Palmerston
Phila. Inquirer
Max
Warren Presbyterian Church
North East
L. D. Wetmore
N. C. Allen
W. H. Pickett
Alson Rogers
Charles Jamieson
8. E. Walker
A. R. Blood
May Ball
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Warren School
Board of Education
Cobham
Smiths
Charlie Smith
New Church
Will Smith
New Methodist Church
Carl
Charles
J. W. Smith
J. W. Steen
the Mirror
Ella Perry
Kate Copeland
C. W. Eppy
California
Elton E. Eddy
Clinton Street
Jamestown Journal
Court House Yard
Mercer
Cambridgeboro
Phoenix
Tionesta Republican
W. D. Topp
Maria Keller
Short Street
J.F. Hegerty
C. T. Thurston
Mercer County
J. L. Grandin
Jacob Keller
Evugene Rhodes
Morgan Dean
Washington Street
Grace Agrelius
Pittsfield
Wilson McGrew
J. H. West
Lucy Whitney
Robert Mead
Carl Martin
Carrie Mead
George Ayers
Dana Brooks
Mr. Casler
Dee Mead
Ada Ead
Nypano Round House
Salamanca
Atlantic & Great Western Railway Co
Riverside Fish Sod Oyster Co
Baltsttiger Block
George Smith Miusdxer
Putnamville
Wrightsville
Cal and
Gst Pescee
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
E. Clemons
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Paris
KR. Kertcher
Flossie Davis
Lucille Blodget
W. J. Mead
the Citizen
Penn’a. Railroad
W. W. Brewer
Mt. Jewett
Chamberlain
He & Mullen
P. B. Corydon
Strickland’s
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postofice
Jones
Warren County
L. M. Hazeltine
Willis
K. Russell
F. Oe
Pe Divson
Warren, National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
All
Baby Carriages, &C
Organdie
Rayure Fantasie
Tambeau Fantasie
Guipure
Lappet
WW. Jarvis
Water St
T. O. Slater & CO
Carroll
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