Weather and community notices from Warren in 1887
The item collection reports a snow storm forecast, library hall intermission, Glade Run school opening May 9 with G. H. Strickland, a single buggy for sale, ice orders to Ed Clemons, park tree planting, Cogswell & Son delivery wagon praise, and a death of a $200 delivery horse. It notes peacock display by taxidermist Greenland, fashion at O. H. & Son, Keystone Clothing spring opening, Col. Watson building proposals due by April 30, Odd Fellows anniversary, and final snow plow for the season. It covers street pole installation, Court House renovations by Thomas & Sanderson, Postal telegraph office fittings, Evangelical church farewell sermons by Rev L. M. Boyer, Warren Commandery attending the Knights Templar conclave, Lutheran conference in Warren, sewers debate, Struthers Hose Company jubilee preparations with balloon plans, and local civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Glade Run
G. H. Strickland
Mar
Ed. Clemons
Cogswell & Son
P. J. Bayer
Greenland
Keystone Clothing
Col. Watson
The
Relief Association
J. M. Davies
Odd Fellowship
America
Warren Lodge
Tidioute Lodge
Offerle
Glade
H. G. Eddy
Hamilton
Water Street
Electric Light Company
High Street
Poplar
Third Streets
Thomas & Sanderson
Court House
Tanstall & Thompson
Postal Telegraph
Carver House
Western Union
Oil Exchange
Evangelical Church
L. M. Boyer
G. A. R. Post
Boyer
Franklin
Warren Commandery
Knights Templar
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Struthers Hose Company
Struthers Iron Works
Reig
Frank Barnhart
Personal notices from Warren area churches and towns
A compilation of social items notes Mrs James Roynee Salome Smith expected home from New Mexico, Miss Jennie Merrill’s Utica visit, Rev A W Spooner’s sermon, Miss Julia Abbey’s departure for Watkins, A L Rogers surveying Kane streets, and Mrs Scroggs near Bloomington. Also mentions deaths Ruth Hull and Artie Wenk, obituaries for Mr Jacob Meyer, travels of Mrs O H Hunter, L A Rogers health trip to Bermuda, Robert Barber funeral, and Prof August Morck optics diploma with credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roynee Salome Smith
New Mexico
Jennie Merrill
Utica
N. Y
A. W. Spooner
Elmira
Presbyterian Church
Julia Abbey
Watkins
Alson Rogers
Kane
Scroggs
Harriett Barber
Bloomington
Mauch Chunk
Stone
Warren
E. H. Long
Ww. C. Russell
Ruth Hull
Ss. Y. Ramage
Reno
O. H. Hunter
New York City
Ella Kimball
Artie
Wenk
Tionesta Republican
Harrisburg
Robert Barber
Rankin
Doerr
Orr
Senate Appropriation Committee Tours Warren Insane Hospital
Harrisburg lawmakers led by Hon. John E. Reyburn visited Pittsburgh and Erie before reaching Warren where they inspected the Hospital for the Insane. They dined with Dr. Curwen and left well pleased with the model institution while noting no current appropriation. The trip continued to Lock Haven and Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Harrisburg
John E. Reyburn
Philadelphia
George Handy Smith
Penrose
Alexander
Fulton
Allen
Warren
Williams
Luzerne
Martin
Adams
McAleer
Huntingdon
Stedman
Lancaster
Osbourn
Laines
Susquehanna
J. R
Lockhaven
In Memory of Gen Grant Open Meeting in Warren
Eben N. Ford Post 336 G A R Warren invites all to an open meeting Thursday April 28 at 8 p m in Library Hall honoring Gen A S Grant birthday. Exercises include speeches readings and vocal music. Post members assemble at 7 p m. By order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
Eben N. Ford
Warren
Library Hall
Gen. A.S. Grant
Reverend Burns to preach in Mozart Hall next Friday
Announcement invites all to hear Rev. Mr. Burns of Tidioute in Mozart Hall next Friday evening. Also notes Wanted A Young Woman who can cook. Advertisement claims low prices and best goods with new spring styles from C. P. NorthRop and F. Matt OFFICE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Bayer’s
Mr. Burns
Tidioute
F. Matt
Pineapples and fruit items and new shoe styles advertised
John Langdale receives fruit in choice lots including pineapples oranges lemons bananas onions lettuce while C P Northrop offers new styles in shoes for ladies men and children at low prices. C H Meacham & Co. represents old insurance companies in the United States and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langdale
C. P. Northrop
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Military Matters at Oil City Armory Spring Inspection
Capt Siegfried orders Co I to prepare for the annual spring inspection and announces a competitive examination on Wednesday April 27 at 7 30 P M to fill vacancies in non commissioned officers Major Thomas Cowell mayor of Oil City is a popular figure with the 16th regiment and Oil City Company He received a sword belt saddle bridle saddle blanket spurs and gifts totaling 122 from officers and members of Co D ex Quartermaster Laughlin and Thos B Simpson presented the items the Major expressed thanks in a fitting manner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried
Co. I
Thomas Cowell
Oil City
16Th Regiment
Oil City Company
Merchant
Co. D
Laughlin
Thos. B. Simpson
Chinese Students to perform at Methodist Church show
On Monday evening May 2 the traveling party called the Chinese Students from Mission Schools of Portland Oregon will present an Oriental entertain ment at 8 15 in the church auditorium. The show includes songs, instruments, idol worship descriptions, opium smoking, a Chinese wedding, and an art exhibit with curiosities. A bazaar with articles for sale runs alongside. Tickets 25 cents admit both show and exhibition. lunch serves 6 to 10 P M for 25 cents with a souvenir napkin Chinese ginger and tea. Ladies in Chinese dress will serve tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mission Schools
Portland
Oregon
Shakespeare Memorial Day Celebration By C L S C
The C L S C held a Shakespeare memorial day in the Lindseys parlors last Saturday evening. Biographical and historical papers were read, followed by recitations music and tableaux. The event showed careful preparation and execution delighting both old and young. Refreshments were served after the exercises and all departed content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Sailor Hats Giveaway and Fancy Goods Sale
TO BE GIVEN AWAY. 500 Children's Sailor Hats 500. For ten days starting May 2 I will give A Crip's Sailor Hat with every Hat or Bonnet bought. I also offer a full line of Ladies Furnishing Goods including Ceilings, Ruchings, Laces, Embroideries, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Cuffs, Corsets, Bustles, Gloves, Mits, Hosiery, Children's Lace Caps and Ladies' Underwear, Yarns, Worsted. All kinds materials for fancy work a specialty.
Planting Trees Advice From An Old Garden Column
An article explains Arbor Day planting steps with careful technique. It describes digging a shallow, one third larger hole, adding rich soil, positioning the sapling, and spreading roots on a level plane. It emphasizes no air spaces and firm packing around lower roots before spreading upper roots and finishing with a four inch top layer.
Miller Offers Fruit and Ornamental Trees at Lower Rates
F R Miller of Sugar Grove Pennsylvania calls attention to his stock of fruit and ornamental trees suitable for transplanting. He will sell them at lower rates than traveling dealers urging sooner transplantation for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Miller
Sugar Grove
Ice for sale at Warren in 1887 by Ep. Clemons
Advertisement offers high quality ice at reasonable rates with prompt service for orders left at the Post Office or Clemons residence in Warren on April 25 1887. Pacific Mutual Insurance Company assets exceed 1 500 000 with C H Mracuam & Co as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Mutual Accident Insurance Company
C. H. Mracuam, & Co
Local market offers best meat suiting in Warren on Hickory Street
City market on Hickory Street advertises best meat selections and suits. Proprietor Joan Laurvst markets, while C. P. Northrop offers new style shoes for ladies, men, and children with a promise of no undersell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hickory Street
Joan Laurvst
Horse and Cow Doctor S J Wallace Serves Warren Pa
Dr. S J Wallace offers veterinary care for horses and cattle in Warren Pennsylvania. Farmers and others seeking skilled treatment at reasonable rates are advised to call. Office located at S Kellers harness shop in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Keller’s
Warren
Visiting Cards Arrive In Latest Styles at Main Office
The Main office has just received a new shipment of visiting cards featuring the latest styles and neat printing. The collection showcases compact designs and refined finishes suitable for professional use.
Oneida Store Pursues Quick Sales and Small Profits
The Oneida shop operates on rapid turnover and slim margins, focusing on steady volume over high per-item profit to sustain business. Local customers linger for bargain essentials, while management emphasizes efficiency and inventory control to maintain steady cash flow.
Jamestown police drive out gamblers and local notes
A tapestry of 1880s county news spans Jamestown crime suppression and Meadville fire department parades, lumber shipments, tax and post office changes, rail incidents, dedications, obituaries, weddings, and local appointments. The report mentions a murder trial in Clarion, a Burglar Green tribute, and various civic events across Chautauqua and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Chautauqua
Meadville
Erie
Murray
Wilbur
Tionesta Creek
Pittsburg
Bradford
King
Davis
Foxburg
Clarion
Green
Minneapolis
J. C. Hull
New York City
Allegheny College
St. Mary’s
Harry Alvan Hall
Dana Wilmarth
Mr. Barrett
Falconers
Adam Wright
Porkey
Cherry Grove Lodge
Garfield
Dunkirk
Chautauqua Lake Boat Club
F. A. Fuller, Jr
D. H. Post
Henry Smith
E. P. Bailey
C. H. Tew
Keystone Kernels and Local Notices Abroad
Summary of notes from the Titusville Herald and related counties: Decoration Day plans by Grand Army members on the fifth Monday of May. a Tioga county man jailed for nonpayment of school taxes totaling 1.18. Mrs Charles W Peterson of Philadelphia to publish Peters on Magazine. Ex Chief Justice Agnew disputes ex Attorney General Brewster on High License bill constitutional. Pennsylvania School Journal outlines teaching pay at County Institute up to two dollars daily or forty dollars monthly. Delaware county horse injured and killed by barbed wire with owner winning a suit. Arbor Day suggests removing old trees and spacing plantings about 25 feet. Huntingdon county liquor license refusals with one bottling establishment approved. Associate Judges McCarthy and Foreman dissenting against Judge Furst who argues licenses are mandatory. liquor applicants plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Tioga County
Charles W. Peterson
Philadelphia
Peterson’s Magazine
Agnew
Gen. Brewster
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania School Journal
Delaware County
Huntingdon County
Huntingdon
McCarthy
Foreman
Furst
Supreme Court
Awe for the locomotive engineer and his vital role
Judge Gunnison of Erie reflects on the extraordinary trust placed in locomotive engineers. He recalls riding a Philadelphia and Erie train from Warren to Kane, marveling at the engineer Billy Sandusky as the lever moved the huge machine. The experience underscored the engineer as a formidable, nearly superhuman figure ensuring safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gunnison
Erie
Warren
Kane
Philadelphia & Erie
Billy” Sandusky
Northrop Shoes Promotes Latest Styles at Low Prices
C P Northrop, a popular shoe dealer, headlines the local ad with modern styles and prompt service. Customers are invited to call soon for deals and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Northrop
Oneida Market hailed as one of the finest
A brief note praises the Oneida Market, calling it one of the finest in the area and highlighting its reputation for quality goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida
County Notes Show April Social and Meeting News
Miss Mary Cole left for East Randolph to visit Rev. Palmer's family. H Mixes returned from an extended tour in Colorado and Kansas. The W T M S District Conv ention met at the Seminary Chapel from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening with large attendance. Mrs Keister of Dayton, Ohio, gave an attractive lecture. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs J P Miller's Friday afternoon. Rev Clark spoke on temperance at Congregational Church Friday. Frewsburg Theatrical Company staged a show Friday night. Quarter y meeting of the M E Church held at Forest appointment with Rev Borland P E and Rev Stocker of Ashville assisting. Donation visit at William Jamieson's residence Thursday evening April 28 for Rev A J Lindsey. Mrs Pres White entertained friends at Harmon street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cole
East Randolph
J. P. Miller
Robbins
Windy Street
Clark
Congregational
Frewsburg Theatrical Company
M. E
Forest
Borland
P. E
Stocker
Ashville
Wm. Jamieson
A. J. Lindsey
Pres. White
Harmon Street
Miss Adda Thacher to Open Two Months School in Youngsville
In Youngsville Apa on May 2 Miss Adda Thacher will open a two months select school. The article urges eight to nine months of schooling yearly and notes Arbor Day observances by the Swede Lutheran community. It also mentions local social events and a Good Templars drama later in Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
Adda Thacher
Ladies Aid Society
W. J. Davis
Glazard
Youngstown
Flora Hofius
Cornish
Addie Davis
Mr. Young
Templars Lodge
F. W. Wright
C. 5. Mead
R. D. Ransom
Wm. Head
C. F. Smith
Chas. Davis
Chas. Sturdevant
Earl Siggins
Ida
Mattie Shortt
Nellie
Nora Thomas
Adda
Minnie Thacher
Maggie Day
Susie Bartlett
Garland
A Suggestion to the Traveling Public
Tourists emigrants and mariners find Hostetter's Stomach Bitters a medicinal safeguard against unhealthful influences during travel. It helps prevent effects of vitiated atmosphere poor diet bad water and other conditions. Useful on long voyages and near the equator protecting against fever liver and stomach disorders and malaria. Also promotes protection against extreme cold rapid temperature changes dampness and fatigue. Come to the Mat office for all grades of job printing at low prices.
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North
South America
Mexico
West Indies
Australia
Temperance Column Highlights a Warren Ladies Society History
In early May the W C T U promotes temperance lectures by Col G W Bary at Library Hall. A 1846 Warren Ladies Temperance Society record reveals pledges, by laws, and officers from its origin in February 1846. The column notes ongoing W C T U activity, meetings thrived at homes, and future remonstrances, with shop ads for music and sewing machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Warren Temperance Society
Obituary notices from Conewango Warren Farmington Garland and Grand Valley
In Conewango on April 25 1887 Jacob Meyer aged 68 funeral in Lutheran Church April 27. In Warren on April 19 1887 Robert Barbor aged 80. In Pleasant April 23 1887 William Barbor aged 73. In Farmington April 21 1887 Mrs Elmer Thompson aged 24. In Garland Pa April 19 1887 Joshua Mandeville 52 died of pneumonia. In Grand Valley April 14 1887 Charlie D Mealy 5 years 3 months 17 days of diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville
Garland
Joshua Mandeville
Mealy
Grand Valley
Charlie D
Elijah
Martha Mealy
Peter Greenland Undertaker and Embalmer
Peter Greenland is identified as the undertaker and embalmer operating at 214 Hickory Street in Warren. The shortened notice presents the business and address without additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenland
Hickory St
Warren
Special inducements at Hunters on new goods
An elegant assortment of Crinkled Seer suckers worth 15¢ offered at 12%. New things in White Goods and Embroideries. New novelties in Batistes. A drive in 42 inch Cashmeres all wool at sec. Generally sold at 75. Special numbers and colors in Silks and Rhadames.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Joseph
August Morck
New York
Legislative Visitors
C.L. S.C
S. J. Wallace
West Hickory
Saylor
Sanford
Cleveland
de Vaux
J. C. Bruce
Franklin Presbyterian Church
J. M. Eaton
D. D
W. A. Rankin
M. B. Lowry
East Second Street
Anne Lyon
Senator Lowry
Alex. McD
Lyon
Stephen Crosby Martin
Boston
J. H. Selden
Keystone
Titusville Herald
Engineer
Youngsville
Temperance
G. W. Bary
Kentucky
J. W. Weaver
Ladies’ Temperance Society
Rogers
Alden
Chapin
Smith
Waters
Carpenter
Page
Elizabeth Bartholomew
Martha Waters
Irene Weaver
Society
Johnson
G. Scofield
L. Parmlee
Jerome Wetmore
County
Spring Creek
White Ribbon Army
J. K. Weaver
Broideries
Batistes
Rhadames
O.H. Hunter & Son
Bell Bros
Warren, Pa
W. H. Pickett & CO
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Dalstrom
Biehrman
Lutheran Parsonage
P. Doerr
Aaron Dalstrom
Annie Biehrman
Cramer—Thompson
Farmington
Carlton Cramer
May Thompson
Woodin—Currie
Watts Flats
J.J. Servoss
J. P
Hiram J. Woodin
Lillie R. Currie
Garland, Pa
Sherman
Jewett
Syracuse
Gale
Pittsburgh
F. O. Pierce
Ghorge
Ball Lw’s
George Ball
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