Local notices and business briefs from Warren and region
The item assortment includes undertakers praise and license notices, railway expansion plans by Warren & Farnsworth Valley, and forecast of water flow. Pension news cites David A. Smith of Fredonia receiving a back pension of 9,084. Advertisements highlight clothing stores, ready-made goods, and window shades. A marriage contract on Altoona streets is judged legal.
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Warren
Oxford
Chester County
Cambria County
Robert Donaldson
Spring Creek
Ludlow Station
Miss Cole
Lakes
Atlantic
Ohio
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
David A. Smith
Fredonia
George Ball
Garfield to Be Oilmen Center as Summer Approaches
The Derrick says Garfield will be a key hub for oilmen with access to Cooper tract and Balltown, both ten miles away, and reachable by rail. Major Goodwins hosts Balltown scouts while Western Union wiring is sought for an office at Balltown. Crude oil prices ranged from 86 cents to $1.10 in March.
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Garfield
Cooper Tract
Balltown
Vandergrift
Cherry Grove
Farnsworth Valley
Minister Run
Andy Gartlan
Tionesta
Porcupine
Murphy City
Michael Murphy
Porcupine Oil Co
Western Union
Old Tin Cans Turned to Value in Newark Trade
An exchange notes scrap tin cans are collected then shipped to Newark New Jersey where they are flattened blackened and used to bind trunks and cover defects in woodwork. Heating yields solder sold at 12 cents a pound, claimed to cover the original cost of the cans. A few cans gathered in Warren would be a good riddance to bad rubbish.
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Newark
N. J
Warren
Decorative wall decor and wallpaper at Greenland store
Nelson Greenland announces spring stock at the Furniture and Undertaking store opposite the Postoffice. A new elegant line of wallpaper and ceiling decorations is now on hand for spring trade.
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Postoffice
Nelson Greenland
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer Aged Hair Regrowth Claim
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer is advertised as a pure vegetable remedy that clears dandruff restores gray hair to its natural color and promotes new growth without harming health. It claims to recolor faded hair to a glossy brown in days and is sold by Smith Kline Co and Hall Ruckel as wholesale agents in Philadelphia and New York.
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Smith, Kline & CO
Philadelphia
Hall & Ruckel
New Or
Financial strains across Europe and Alabama travelogue
The article notes Russia and Britain facing rising costs and debt, France’s debt swelling beyond Britain’s revenue, and overall European finances turning toward strain. It then recounts Mr. McKinstry’s Alabama visit to Montgomery, praising growth and cotton markets while reflecting on Confederate history and Alabama’s evolving capital, ending with the electric light mast symbolizing progress in the New South.
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McKinstry
Fredonia Censor
Alabama
Montgomery
Dunkirk Journal
State Capitol
Jefferson Davis
Assembly
Confederate Congress
Confederacy
Virginia
State House
Capitol
Mystery Surrounds Lincoln Tomb Guard Secret
A dispatch reports a mystery around Abraham Lincoln's tomb with past ghoul theft attempts. Secret Service guarded the grave for three weeks before thieves were caught in the act. Three people alone know the protection secret, and Garfield’s friends may trigger a new reveal to Col. Rockwell.
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Abraham Lincoln
Secret Service Bureau
Gen
Garfield
Col. Rockwell
Real Estate Booms in Riverside as Prices Rise Overnight
Riverside property values surge with nightly gains, prompting buyers to seek updates from Smith and Breden, trusted Riverside real estate dealers cited by local authorities as vigilant and informed.
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California
Riverside
Smith & Breden
Pacific Rural Press
Zophia Promised to Relieve Dyspepsia and Biliousness
An early health advertisement urges every family to use Zophia to improve health cheer, arguing its use in the home guarantees relief from dyspepsia and biliousness, presenting it as a duty to improve well being.
Canning oranges becomes new Florida idea by two maiden ladies
Two modest women in Florida started canning their oranges after seeing no local market. The venture proved a perfect success. For fine Parlor Suits visit P Greenlands next Episcopal Church.
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Florida
P. Greenland’s
Episcopal Church
Move to sell articles by weight over count or measure
A movement seeks selling goods by weight rather than by measure or count. Shrinkage in measure is noted with apple barrels and fruit baskets often missing substantial portions. Eggs illustrate the issue, as a dozen Bantam eggs cost the same as larger varieties, despite size and weight differences. England and the Pacific coast already use weight pricing.
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Brahma
Majestic
Shanghai
England
Pacific Coast
Please renew subscription before it expires
The notice urges readers to check the date next to their name on the Mart and renew immediately if the subscription is expired or near expiry.
Peter Cooper Will Filed for Probate in New York
The late Peter Cooper's will directs annual 350 dollar bequest to Maria Cooper and 10 600 dollars income to Emma Harper with principal on her death to her issue. Residue divided equally between Edward Cooper and Sarah Amelia Hewitt. Executors named Edward Cooper and Abram S Hewitt. Codicil bequeaths 100 000 to Cooper Union. Estate valued around 2 000 000 with 200 000 needed for special bequests. Also noted is the Milwaukee Newhall House fire trial of Scheller ongoing.
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New York
Peter Cooper
Maria Cooper
Edward
Emma Harper
John Harper
Martha Tieman
Menzies B Bedell
Edward Cooper
Sarah Amelia Hewitt
Abram S. Hewitt
Cooper Union
Advancement of
Science and Art
Cooper
Elephant Pilot Killed After Bar Num Show Violence
A pilot elephant named Pilot died last week after displaying vicious behavior in Bar num's act. He had previously killed one keeper, prompting ongoing safety concerns and investigations into treatment of performing elephants.
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Barnum
Arraignment Set for Dublin Murder Suspects Monday
The alleged murderers of Lord Cavendish and Secretary Burke were arraigned in Dublin and scheduled for trial Monday.
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Lord Cavendish
Burke
Dublin
Counterfeit Five Cent Nickels Pass as Gold Pieces
Counterfeiters continue gilding the new nickels and passing them as gold. The addition of the word cents is deemed ineffective as the coin resembles the five dollar gold piece in appearance.
We Never Speak as We Pass By Song Title
A new song titled We never speak as we pass by appears to center on two suitors courting the same girl. The line hints at quiet rivalry and unspoken tension between the two rivals.
Savage birds teach cunning tactics in ostrich camp tricks
A January Century account describes ostriches using thorns called tucks to subdue attackers. When cornered, the birds kick with terrifying power or trample foes. Stories include a rider tossed, a horse injured, and a man forced to lie still or swim to escape.
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Grand Reinet
Sound Advice From a US Patriot Joke
An aged New Yorker visiting relatives is asked how to start his two sons in life. One should go to West Point to become a general, the other in the live stock business. The farmer explains the aim to avoid endless war era generals and costly claims, suggesting a practical path for both sons.
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United States
The Story of Robin Adair and the Ballad’s Rise
A young Irish physician Robin Adair tends an inn injured woman and gains access to high society in London. He falls for a girl he teaches to sing Hileen Aroon, but cruel fate parts them. The tune later becomes a hit on the English stage alongside Home Sweet Home.
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Robin Adair
London
Hileen Aroon
How Paris is Lighted by Gas and Oil Lamps
Paris uses 48 089 gas lamps and 429 petroleum and colza lamps on the streets plus 25 000 gas jets in buildings. Annual lighting cost is about 6 500 000 francs with lamps consuming six gallons of gas per hour and about ten hours of lighting nightly. The petroleum lamps cost 50 percent more. Seventy six men maintain the system, inspecting meters and pipes, while nightly gas pressure is tested at eleven city laboratories.
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Paris
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N. M. Orr
J. W. Dunkle
G. Trunkey
Osmer, Dale & Freeman
Spare
Nate
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C. A. Noyes
Notary Public
L. D. Wetmore
C. H. Noyes
W.D. Hinckley
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LE J. Muse
Johnson's Exchange
Ee Cobham
All Orde
W. A. Greaves
BAS & Thompson
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Ball, C
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M. Swanson
Ilbur & Schnur
Law
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W. Wilbur
WM. Schnur
Rown & Sponh
First National Bank
H. E. Brown
Kw. Brown, Co
W. Sponr
H. B. Brown
Insmoor & Cable
Water Street
Dinsmoor
Jas
CABLE
Cornelius & Strong
Newr
Cornelius
Leroy Cornelius
Strong
R. Reverdy B. Stewart
High Street
Slickery
Richard B. Stewart
Drug Store
Second and
Liberty Sts
Fvanner
Court House
Abble Evans
I R.J. M. Davies
Liberty Street
Baptist Church
Yeo. H. Leonhart
Tobacco, &c
Carver House
Arren Hotel
Warver
JC. W. King
Muir
Rinhe SY. James Hotel
Corry
R. R. Depot
A. McFarland
DR. Blodgett
Blodgett
A. M. Belnap
Sugar Grove
Wellman Bro’s
Russelburg
Briggs & Russell
Fentonville
A. Nichols
Tionesta Valley R. R. Co
Gilsen
I Ce
Donalds
Esseee Mateid
Weil
Ae Brookston
Sheffield
Foxburg
Pittsbury
Lay
A. V
Poavvate
Bluejay
Aecom
Gro
Inson
Travelers Guide
Pennsylvania
R. R
P. & E. Division
Clarendon
Shefeld
Erie
Sunbury
Risburg
Lancaster
Baltimore
Washington
Williamsport
Kane
Yanu Somma
Wneoky
Erie Ace
Sheffiel
Erie Mail
Warren Express
Chas
KE. Pugh
J.R. Wood
L Man’gr
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Alleg
Heny Valle
Ivy Dunkirk
lPredonia
Aitree Laona
Casadaga Sinclairyill
Vermont
Ross Mill
Palconer A&gw Cro
Okrewsbur Fentonvill
Ackley’s
Russellburon
Warrer
Warren, Jackson
Irvington Youngsvill
Pittsfield
Garland
Newton’s
Grand Valle
Pittst
Liam
C.A
Erie Railways
Jamestown
Kaaiora
D. Thayer
Gen’ C.lore
Ass’t
L. Z. Bishop
Ager
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J Dunkirk
Warre
Nake
North No. 4
Underwood
McCalmont
Wood's Mill East Branch
Junction
Hward
INS
Garfield, Junction
East Branch Wood's Mill
McCalmont Underwood
Bradford
Mil City
Titusville
Sali
A.D. Wood
A.A. Davis & CO
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
George P. Orr & CO
Warren, Penna
Warren County
Hester
Southwart
Seitae
Alamanca Diy
Pittsburg
V! Phila
Time
Oil City
Oleopolis
Eagle Rock
Tionesta W.e Hickory
Trunkeyville
Tidioute
Thompson's Slvineton
Kinzua
Olean
Buffalo
Brocton
Pullman
Arlor
Wm.s. Baldwin
Gen. Pass’r Agt
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W.S
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H. A. Jamieson & CO
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Holmes Patent
Lake Shore
Michigan
Franklin
New York, Lake Erie & Western RR
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Eden Cente
Ee Collin Collins
Gowanda
Dayton
Pine Valley
Cherry Creek
Conewango Wee Ennedy
Jameston
Pittsburg J
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Stoneboro
Youngstown
Andover
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Ashtabuiez
Youngstons
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OW City
Pittsburgh
A. McInirre
Polcmo
Inerscrrestgness
Toledo
Sami
Clevelan
X. HK
Wendleroe
Serene DA
Painter
Davis’ Drug Store
A. Dante ES
Variety Hall
A. VW
Daorce
Blizzard
Tiona School
Frank Brannan
Chester Boyd
George
Charley Hawkey
Robbie Henderson
Henry and
Murrey Shutts
David and
Irah Kirkpatrick
Clara Banks
Stella Ingraham
Edna Wood
Augusta
Eva Blanchard
Cora Wise
Estella Noyes
Altoona
Blair Co
H. G. Eppy
Lorror Lane
Crandall
D. T. van Vechten
P Greenland’s
Great Britain
Russia
France
the New South
Lincoln’s Tomb
Scheller
Newhall House
Milwaukee
West Point
Boston Post
John E. McDonald
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Abe
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Youngusband
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