Improvement planned for old chair factory site in Warren
Samuel Peterson will tear down the old chair factory opposite the D. A. W. P. R. R. depot to divide the ground into building lots. The plan is described as a grand improvement for Warren. The town also hosts a National Bicycle Racing Association meeting at Recreation Park around July 13 with prize money and top riders in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Peterson
Warren
National Bicycle Racing Association
Recreation Park
Excellent Showing In Warren Church Receipts 1996 97
The Presbyterian Church of Warren reports its largest annual receipts from April 1996 to April 1997. Key totals include Home Missions 2 61477, Foreign Missions 9 34, Bible Society 19 05, Education 90 19, Sabbath School 55 32, Church Erection 56 58, and miscellaneous 6903 09, culminating in a grand total of 35198 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Warren
Bible Society
Freedmen’s Missions
Easter Services and Parades Highlight Community Week
Sunny Easter attendance at churches featured 6:30 a.m. services and large gatherings. Episcopal collections reached 203 for pews, Sunday school mite boxes yielded 115. Pennsylvanias soldiers will march to New York April 26 under Gen. Gobin, with a Philadelphia excursion unaffected. Town Council meeting approved park shade trees, sidewalk work, and street improvements with bids invited. FEHLMAN BROS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Boro
Messrs Cable, Mead
Smith
Central Park
Indian Hollow Road
Pine Street
Fhelman Ad Promises Low Prices in China and bone stock
The ad claims unbeatable prices and invites readers to call and inspect a large stock described as beautiful. It emphasizes availability in China and bone with a sales pitch style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Fehlman
Opening day set for Celeron season and fair dates
The notice lists the season opening for Celeron on Saturday May 29 1897 and notes the Pennsylvania State Fair will be held at Altoona September 6 to 11. It mentions family travel, local events, church and school news, and civic plans across Warren and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiona
Mr. Hiker
Washington, D. C
A. R. Taylor
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Lily Dale
Senator Quay Targets Seneca Oil Lease Fraud Claims
Senator Quay presses a Senate inquiry into the Seneca Oil Company lease on Seneca land, alleging bribes and liquor influenced the 1893 and 1894 actions. He argues Indians as a group were cheated of dues and that ratification clauses were struck from the appropriation bill. The measure moves to the House after Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Seneca Oil Company
Daniel Shongo
Congress
Seneca Council
Shongo Station
William Barker
Senate
House
Street railway plan from Pleasantville to Hydetown
Warren capitalists back a proposed electric street railway from Pleasantville to Hydetown with a Titusville survey. Capt. D. F. A. Wheelock and three assistants mapped the route and expect operations to begin in a few days with a target opening 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 for creditors
Supreme officers announce the order's failure and name Hon. C. C. Thompson of Warren as assignee. February and March deaths plus nonpayment of assessments are cited. Court proceedings in Erie before Judge Walling debated enlarging the Receiver of Class A Chauncey A. Rogers to cover all assets. petitions by Roger Sherman withdrawn. The record references Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. and Balteitiger block associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Aid Union
C. C. Thompson
Warren
Erie
Wall
Mayville
Roger Sherman, Esq
Correspondence From April 20 Reports Local Incidents
The note describes a late Friday event at Cat tle ok and a horse alam Kane, eleven candidates, and a Sans with fifty members. Oscar Swanson attempted a flash photograph for Penn Tanning Co clerks and burned fingers. Sheffield council R. T. members visited Warren to view beautified work. Sneak thieves targeted South side residences and Will LeRoy searched for breakfast after a cellar visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Catt le Ok
Shes
Alam Kane
Sans
Oscar Swanson
Penn Tanning Co
Sheffield
Supercare
Will LeRoy
Lander Notes Include School Entertainment and Moves
The Lander community reports an entertainment at McKitrick's hall by the Lander school and a closing of H. H. Mix's school. Several residents are listed as ill or moving, including Mrs. J. E. Rowland and Henry Parker. Local officials note a daily mail delivery and F. E. Smith’s visit as mail route contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
McKitrick’s
M. E
J. K. 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
Coanetey
Richard Fosburg
Chas. Parker
George Lyon
Local Social Notes From Sanford Garland and Grand Valley
Misses Della Lubold and Addie Goodwill returned home after visiting friends and relatives at Sanford Garland and Grand Valley. Mrs A Lubold and son Charley stayed with Mrs E Knapp of Garfield. Marvin Mathill welcomed a thirteen pound boy. Frank Woodard moved his family to Davis Mill for summer oil work.
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
Wheeler
Marvin Mathill
M. L. Davis
W. R. Davis
Warren
Edward Woodard
Local notices and family movements in town
April 20 update notes Mrs. Warren Chipman frail. Judson from Waterford visiting Mrs. Bush. adoption interest by Mr. and Mrs. Gross of a Warren child from the Children’s Aid Society. Maccabees meet in McArthur's Hall. Wright’s Hall now a gym. Derrick Nelson moves to his father’s farm. Frank Nelson to Charles Wheelock farm Lottsville. J F me to Helen McKelvy’s near Sugar Grove. Colds and sore throats prevalent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gross
Children’s Aid Society
Warren
Warren Chipman
Judson
Waterford
Bush
Te Maccabees
McArthur
G. J. Wright
Derrick Nelson
Frank Nelson
Charles Wheelock
Lottsville
J. F. Me
Helen McKelvy
Sugar Grove
Spring Creek News and Updates
April 20 notes a sick child of Mrs. Raubnault and local school in Eldred Hill taught by Miss Kate Boyce. Easter services held at M E and Congregational churches with Ren Anna Morse and Esther Donaldson performing a duet. Judge Noyes supported licensing despite 574 residents opposing. license granted amid outrage and petitions. Charles Morton’s mill restarted Monday. Hosford returns from Clearfield. town grateful for his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Raubnault
Eldred Hill
Kate Boyce
M. E
Renanna Morse
Esther Donaldson
Hosfod
Clearfield
Charles Morton
Noyes
Warren High School Class Of 97 Honors and Officers
The graduating class includes twenty two members with nine young men and thirteen young women. Officers are President William S. Clark Vice President Eugene Arnold Secretary and Treasurer Katheryn O’Hern. Colors are white and violet. Commencement date not fixed. Names listed include Eugene Arnold Clarence Arnold Will Clark Perry Heger ty Thomas Jenkins Edward Johnson Francis Lyons Edwin Norris Arnett Thompson and Misses Belle Boyce Agnes Cook Maude Critchlow Clara Eckhardt Grace Edgett May Hackney Edith Hazeltine Mysta Hill Lillian Lemmon Helen Lissner Katheryn O’Hern 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
New Borough Created If June Court Grants Plan
Grand Valley would become a borough if the application scheduled for the next June Court is approved. J. W. Wiggins, Esq. acts as attorney for the applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boroques
Grand Valley
J. W. Wiggins, Esq
Hulls Catarrh Cure Testimonial Letter 1886 Toledo Firm
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio swears to pay 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hulls Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason confirms this on December 6 1886. Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall’s Family Pills advertised as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank Jener
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hull
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Tailor Jacob Keller Offers Quality Garments at Low Prices
A cheerful note highlights Jacob Keller the artistic tailor selling good serviceable stylish clothes at surprisingly low costs with perfect fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Glaseware Order Adobo Clarification
Fragmentary market notice offers a glassware order inquiry. The text mentions calling to place an order and mentions a large quantity but lacks clear names, dates, or addresses.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending April 21 1887
Real estate transfers listed include D Gardner and wife to C D Barnum Mead for 1800 dollars. Wm M Jackson to Robert Dingman Spring Creek 150. Asa L Mosher and wife to Wm J Sterritt Farmington 2000. John B Pierce to NYCHRB Company valued land improvements. Mrs Henry Gunn et al to Marsden Terry Pittsfield 500. Geo Folkman sheriff to Christian Smith Glade 100. Christian Smith to Louisa Folkman Warren 250. Lansing D Wetmore and wife to Carrie Y Horton Warren 1250. Anna Watson Syms et al to same Warren 1250. Kate Groh to Harry D Jackson Warren 300. Willard J Smith and wife to John A Carlson Pleasant 1. Elizabeth W Conway et al to Arthur Smith Mead 750. J F Schoellkopf et al to Jerry Crary Kinzua 1. Hannah Terry et al to Alice Gunn Deerfield 1000. Henry Lawless and wife to Michael Glasby Warren 1. Margaret Bradley et al to same Warren 1.
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. F. Schoellkopf
Jerry Crary
Kinzua
Hannah Terry
Alice Gunn
Deerfield
Henry Lawless
Michael Glasby
Margaret Bradley
Local Nuptials Across Warren and Nearby Towns
In Warren and surrounding areas a series of monthly marriages were performed in April 1897. Christian Johnson and Rhoda E. Lyon wed at First M E Church parsonage in Warren. Charles L. Cook and Ellen Busk married at First Lutheran Church. William A. Barrett and Bertha Brown tied the knot in Erie. E F Peterson and Ora Mahan wed near Lander at the groom’s parents home. J W Engstrum of Tidioute married Anna A Sundquist in Jamestown New York.
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 report Frederick Peitler of Titusville aged 22 who died of consumption after returning from Warren, with Maccabees lodge members attending his funeral. Also noted are T F Downs of Kinzua aged 37 and Fabian Artzner of Warren aged 60 dying after brief illness, with funeral details given for Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peitler
Titusville
Frederick Peitler
Warren
Warren Maccabees Lodge
W. A. Hyatt
One Fare Round Trip to New York April 23-26
New York Central offers a single round trip fare to New York valid for travel April 23 to 26 and return no later than May 4. Tickets on most trains except Nos. 50 51 Empire State Express No. 22 Chicago Limited and No. 35 Fast Mail. Dedication ceremonies at Grant's tomb April 27 with a grand review by the President. 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
Ice Water Ice Orders Pickup Notice
All orders for pure spring water ice left at W. U. Telegraph office or corner Hickory and Fourth streets will receive prompt attention. awe E. CLEMONS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Venango County
Philadelphia
Meadville
Northern Pacific Railroad Land Department
Warren
W. U. Telegraph Office
Hickory and
Fourth Streets
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Advertises in Warren
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. The firm cleans and lays carpets with a guarantee of satisfaction. Orders may be left at Mansion House or at A. A. Davis & Co. 308 Second Street, Warren Steam Laundry 6 10 Penna Ave, Riwa & Stevens Rogers block, or J. S. Bayer 440 Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
Wallpaper stock of W C Rowland & Sons in Warren
W C Rowland and Sons offer the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren with new designs added regularly. Before buying, customers are urged to inspect the stock at the Exchange block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Special trains for visitors from Ridgway to Kane
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co will run excursion trains for visitors from Ridgway at 9 30 a m Johnsonburg 9 50 Rolfe 9 55 Wilcox 10 05 Sergeant 10 17 arriving Kane 10 30 Returning leaves Kane 11 p m for Ridgway and Youngsville with intermediate stops Excursion tickets sold at greatly reduced rates from Renovo Youngsville and intermediate stations valid only on day of issue on special or regular trains
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Ridgway
Johnsonburg
Rolfe
Wilcox
Sergeant
Kane
Youngsville
Renovo
Nation's Debt to a Hero Grant Tomb Excursion
Erie R line announces a dedication excursion to New York for the Grant tomb ceremony at Riverside Park. Tickets go on sale Sunday and Monday April 25 and 26, with round trip for $9 from Jamestown, limited fare, through May 4 1897. includes Pullman options and details from Erie agents or F H Garfield in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Riverside Park
New York
Erie R. R. Co
Jamestown N. Y
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
Advertisement claims South American Nervine cures weak stomach and nerves quickly. It asserts universal efficacy and immediate relief, urging purchase at Joyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyes Drug Store
Warren
Sidewalk overhaul urged by TIPIOUTE council group
The sidewalk committee reports repairs are needed and the entire borough’s system may require rebuilding rather than patching. Citizens consider the scope of needed work as the council deliberates on proper action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipioute
Bear Lake
Methodist
W. H. Houghtling
Wilson Hill
Jacob Wilson
Grocery Price List Promises Savings For Shoppers
A local advertisement promotes low prices across groceries. Arbuckle's Coffee at 14 cents per pound, Rio and Java at 24 cents, Mocha and Java at 28 cents. Acme Soap eight bars for 25 cents, Starch eight pounds for 25 cents, tea around 50 to 60 cents per unit, lard at 6 cents, eight cent rice 5 cents, pepper and spices per box at 9 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle
Rio
Java
Grant Monument Tomb Dedication Excursion Tickets Offered
The Pennsylva nia Railroad Company announces excursion ticket sales for the Grant Monument Tomb dedication on April 27. From all line points except Pittsburg and Erie, April 26 departures apply. from Altoona Williamsporst and other divisions within 150 miles of New York, April 26 departures apply. return by May 4. Military and uniformed groups of 25+ on one ticket receive further reductions. Parade touted as the grandest military demonstration since the war 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
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Warren, PA
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Trinity Memorial Church
Trinity Church
Messrs
Joseph Walkerman
Willis Cowan
G. P. Brockway
H. P. Hunter
W. J. Alexander
Washington
Starling
W. Waters
Congressman Stone
Siegfried
J. H. Miller
Fehlman Bros
Ion
Westfield
Wit Geer
First National Bank
Laura Kirberger
Germany
G. W. Sill
Max Sill
Henry Lesser
North Carolina
Eda Hertzel
Albert Rockwell
Marshall Parshall
W. K. Jacobs
Wm. Muir
East Street
Short
Epward Linpsey, Esq
Mexico
T. Neill
Bucktail
Smethport
Siggins
W. 8
Perree
Bishop Whitehead
Fulda
Europe
Dora Hurner
W. T. Cox
Bloss Street
Will F. Jordan
Bradford
Harrisburg
New Presbyterian Church
Mars
F. E. Reep
Liberty and
High Streets
J.g.grindlay
A. C. Joy
Oakland Cemetery
Peter Olson
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
Eugene Rhodes
Morgan Dean
Washington Street
Grace Agrelius
Joe Brownell
Clarendon
Saybrook
Pittsfield
Wilson McGrew
J. H. West
Lucy Whitney
Robert Mead
Carl Martin
Carrie Mead
George Aye
Wuat
Nypano
Salamanca
Atlantic & Great Western Railway Co
Putnamville
Wrightsville
Wall Paper
N. K
Warren, Paiberty Street
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
E. Clemons
Jon Printine
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Paris
A. A. Davis &Co
All
Kertcher
Flossie Davis
Lucille Blodget
W. J. Mead
the Citizen
Strickland’s
Penn’a. Railroad
W. W. Brewer
Chamberlain
Morrin & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Corydon
Derg Sriom
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postoffee
Jones
Warren County
Oriicees
L. M. Hazeltine
Willis
K. Russell
F. Eee
Ty Ese
Eee
Choma Ee Dixeon
Warren National Bank
Hon
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
Baby Carriages, &C
Tissue Brodie
Organdie
Rayure Fantasie
Tambeau Fantasie
Guipure
Lappet
WWW
Jarvis
Water St
T. O. Slater & CO
Carroll
Putnam Horse
Phoenix Horse
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