Warren Mail April 30 1878 Home Matters
The issue notes Decoration-day on May 30 as a holiday and reports on April weather, early vegetation, and a three week advancement over last spring. It records Prof Peck’s singing class, a Library Comedy Club disbanding, and local plans for a walking contest and a Promenade Concert by the Young Ladies Fratre Nous Society. It lists shop sales, a clothing stock, a child’s injury, and upcoming railroad surveying. It mentions a Grand Army of the Republic reunion, a wagon accident, and church district meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Library Comedy Club
Warren
D. L. Carroll
Albany
N. Y
Roscoe Hall
A. Waldie
Anderson Place
Titusville
Fratre Nous Society of
Knights of Honor
John T. Raymond
Col. Sellers
Geo. Ball & Co
Suspension Bridge
Allen
W. D. Wann
Dunkirk
Bradford
Ladies
Pastor’s Christian Union
Bailey
Baker
Mills
Mills, Riley, Woodworth
Dr. Edwards
Odd Fellows
Order
America
Crane
Odd Fellowship
Rearick
Susan Smith
Lucy James
Josie Marston
D. W. Brodhead
Henry Gross
Personal Notes From Warren and Nearby Towns
Local items report Mr Shuitz the piano tuner visiting Warren. Mrs O and Miss Josephine Hall returning from Florida. Dr Dan on crutches. Mr Frank Metzgar visiting friends in Warren and Irvington. Rev E F Crane preaching anniversary sermon signaling end of his first year. George Brown return from Florida wintering trip. Dr Fred Pierce visiting his father in Warren. Erie and Titusville clergy noted among Presbyterians. Easter Monday wardens and vestry named at Trinity Memorial Church. Mrs Daggett forms new firm with Miss Miller. organist change at Trinity Memorial and a strong church choir listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuitz
Warren
Josephine Hall
Florida
Dan
Frank Metzgar
Philadelphia
Irvington
E. F. Crane
George Brown
R. Brown
Feq
Fred Pierce
Iowa
FE. M. Pierce
Messrs
G. E. Barger
D. W. Fitch
Erie
J. A. Neill
Titusville
Ellen Clemons
Glade
Barnes
Sheffield
Messrs. M. Beecher
J. H. Palmer
Trinity Memorial Church
Dr. Bartholomew
J. C. Wells
Jos. Hill
L. F. Watson
D. W
D. B. Bernard
D. V. Stranahan
May Lacy
Lucy James
Josie Marston
Henry Gross
A. L. Lacy
Spring Opening Delights at Miss 8S Daggett Millinery
Miss 8S Daggett & Co. celebrated their millinery opening last Saturday with a grand display of bonnets and hats. A three foot tall pyramid of artificial flowers showcased expert color blending from many shades. Designers highlighted lace, ribbons, plumes and plums in a range of whites pinks greens and blues, offering styles from lace crowns to white chip bonnets trimmed in silk and blue tips. The display included bold color contrasts and adaptable hats for opera or day wear, with plumes and ornaments in pearl steel and gold. The new firm promises wide selection and keen customer appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Daggett & Co
Grave
Gay
Senate approves $200000 for State Hospital
Harrisburg reports the bill appropriating 200000 for the State Hospital passed the Senate last week. Senator Stone moved it ahead of other bills likely tied to the oil pipe bill. Supt Sunderland plans to push work vigorously. Mr. McCain has fifty men bricklaying and main building work starts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Stone
Sunderland
McCain
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office April 27 1878
Unclaimed letters listing names A C Allen Mrs T L Curtis D E Davis Leroy Frost James Gaynor Wilson Grawbarger Miss Anne Horner Jamel Juler Miss Minerva King S W Little Miss Corella E Sweet Miss Dell Spaulding L D Williams dated April 27 1878. Names not called for within four weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. O C Allen P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
A.C. Allen
T. L. Curtis
D. E. Davis
Leroy Frost
James Gaynor
Wilson Grawbarger
Anne Horner
Jamel Juler
Minerva King
S. W. Little
Corella E. Sweet
Dell Spaulding
L. D. Williams
O. C. Allen
P. M
Farmington Notes on Hens Eggs and Local Notices
Eeas Mr Thomas Widdifield of Farmington reports six eggs laid last week weighing seventeen ounces. One egg measures six inches by seventy three. A blue enameled locket was lost Friday evening April 26. Reward offered at O H Hunter and Son's. Also a play titled Little Nell and her Grandfather showing at Will Smith's Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Widdifield
Farmington
O. H. Hunter & Son
Nell
Will Smith
Preservation of Presbyterian equality spurs Erie Presbytery
The Erie Presbytery, formed 1801 with seven ministers, now covers parts of Erie Warren Crawford Venango Mercer and more. The meeting at Warren referenced 51 ministers and 62 churches with elder voting equality, listed represented churches, and noted slate of administrative actions and future ordinations. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society reported twenty-nine auxiliaries raising funds for missions and scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Erie
Synod of Virginia
Allegheny Mountains
Beaver
Butler
Mercer
Crawford
Lawrence
Venango
Warren
Clarion
Chautauqua
N. Y
Western Reserve
Ohio
Mount Pleasant
Beaver County
Harbor Creek
Geo. W. Cleaveland
Franklin
S. J. M. Eaton
R. Lamberton
Cambridge
Gravel Run
Grassie
D. Waggoner
D. M. Broads
W. A. Rankin
E. G. Wood
North East
J. T. Oxtoby
Dyer Loomis
Central
C. C. Kimball
Geo. E. Barger
Westminster
W. S. Wright
J. F. Love
Waterford
M. Wishart
A. M. Coon
Garland
Pittsfield
E. I. Davies
C. Dalrymple
Salem
J. W. McCune
Tidioute
T. M. Gilleland
C. Reynolds
Girard
L. W. Robinson
Springfield
L. M. McDonald
Harmonsburgh
G. B. Close
Jamestown
L. H. Carr
Edinboro
J. R. Taylor
Sugar Grove
C. P. Harris
Kerr’s Hill
W. G. Breed
Fairfield
A. J. McClarney
Fredonia
Thos. McCleary
Cochranton
Milledgeville
A. Z. McGagney
John
Sandy Lake
Theo. Crown
Colorado
J. W. Duff
Pittsburg
W. W. McKinney
Loomis
Barger
Logan
Wilson
Smith
Presbytery
Board of Education
Stoneboro
Eaton
Pleasantville
Missionary Society
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Erie Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Carrier
Eric
Seymore
Enterprise
Critchlow
Greenville
Laura Sanford
J. A. Neill
Titusville
India
China
South America
Spain
Africa
Missionary society elects officers and hosts reception in Warren
Encouraging reports from auxiliary societies preceded the annual officer elections. Officers chosen include President Mrs Samuel Minor Titusville and Treasurer Mrs J A Neill Titusville. Mrs H J Van Len nep, a longtime Syria missionary, addressed the presbytery. A reception followed at Rev W A Rankin’s residence on High and Market streets with guests from abroad and visiting church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Minor
Titusville
L. D. Wetmore
Warren
Seymore
Enterprise
Rec
J. W. Davis
Oil City
Eaton
Franklin
J. A. Neill
H. J. van Lennep
Syria
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
W. A. Rankin
Buffalo and Southwestern Railroad Announces New Through Route
The Buffalo Ex press reports that from May 15 trains will use Lake Shore track to Lake Shore depot, bypassing old routes. A direct link to Pittsburgh via Jamestown Irvington Oil City and Pittsburgh routes totals 278 miles. The Crosscut line was sold for 75000 dollars, and two Brooks locomotives plus new cars are to be added. A through sleeper Buffalo to Pittsburgh and through coach begin by May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo and Southwestern
Buffalo Express
Lake Shore
Buffalo Creek
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Jamestown
Irvington
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Oil City
Titusville & Buffalo
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Brocton
Corry
President Barney
United States Express Company
Brooks
Buffalo & Southwestern
Atlantic & Great Western
Philadelphia & Erie
Greene Township
Erie County
Farmington Township
Derrick City
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Chandler’s Valley
Ministerial Association of
Sugar Grove
United Brethren Church
Derrick
Tarport
Eldred
Philadelphia
Washington
Bradford
Warren
New York Central
Melvin Gardner
Warren Sportsman’s Club
Forest Co
Ridgway
Deerfield
Triumph
Tidioute News
Vermont Station
Ambrose Kane
Dr Pierce opens grand Buffalo hotel for invalids and tourists
Dr R V Pierce the Buffalo physician and state senator opens a new hotel for invalids and tourists with a two day April 29 and 30 fete. The editorial staff are invited on the 29th and Buffalo citizens on the 30th. The writer laments not being an invalid and jokes about staying away due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Cows Run At Large Plague Borough Streets
A letter laments cows wandering streets and trampling sidewalks, urges strict enforcement of the ordinance against livestock at large, notes several privileged families ignore the law, and calls on authorities to protect pedestrians and property from daily bovine trespass.
Pigeon Trade In Sheffield Area Reaches Half Million Birds
Mr Gemmill reports 443 846 birds shipped in the region up to April 27 with 14 600 live birds sent in the last week. Factoring 50 000 from Tionesta and 40 000 from Tidioute, the total nears 443 846 and may approach half a million with Kane and other points contributing. Many pigeons have been shipped by shootists as well.
Der Freischutz at Park Opera House next Tue Wed
The Erie Musical Association under Prof. F Held presents Der Freischutz May 7 and 8 at Park Opera House. A Warren group may travel to Erie on the afternoon mail and return on a special train after the concert for 2 65 each, about half fare. Singers may leave names with Mr J F Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Musical Association
F. Held
Park Opera House
Warren
Erie
J. F. Wells
Moody's Sermons for sale in Warren by Mr. Wood
Mr C M Wood will canvass Warren for Moody's new Sermons Addresses and Prayers a 704 page volume very fine printed and bound promising to be a valuable addition to every family in town Snow Flake Potatoes seed 60 cents per bushel Branching Sweet and Pop Corn at G L Friday 23a 21 Warren Pa Landreth Garden Seeds agency Variety Hall offering reliable seeds at low prices to introduce them locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Wood
Warren
Moody
G. L
Landreth
United States
Variety Hall
Destructive Fire Strikes Wrightsville Pa. 1878
A major early morning fire in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania destroyed O. C. Messenger’s store, two east barns, a north barn and shed, a west shed and K. Wright’s cooper shop. Losses include Messenger’s store and stock, with limited insurance on some properties. origin unknown though suspected as arson to conceal theft. Messenger injured, others escaped with minor burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Whicatsville
Eps
Messenger
K. Wright
P. Young
C. Messenger
Mr. Wright
C. C. Messenger
Whitney
O. P. Tuttle
Mr. Messenger
T. B. Fancher
Mr. Fancher
Young
P- Wright
Lester Wright
P. Wright
O.C. Messenger
Cooper Shop
O. C. Messenger
Feinx
Fire devastates Messenger stores and nearby structures
A nighttime blaze destroyed O. C. Messenger’s Mechanic street store and two Messenger barns, with T. B. French’s shoe shop narrowly spared. Wright’s cooper shop burned, other adjoining buildings damaged. Messenger sustained burns and broken collarbone. Dr. W. D. Whitney treated injuries. Cause under investigation. is the era’s most extensive local fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Messenger
Mechanic Street
C. Messenger
T. B. French
Wright
Cooper Shop
Peter Young
Victor Pierce
Good Templars
Presbyterian Sabbath School Plans Quartet Concerts for Library
In Garland Pennsylvania on April 29 1878 church officials Rev E Davies and Supt H Andrews seek to boost the Presbyterian Sabbath school through quarterly concerts to fund a new library. Hiram Mead chosen chorister and likely Handel for the proposed concerts. School counts 79 scholars and reports progress. Mr Parker closed his singing last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Davies
Supt
H. Andrews
Hiram Mead
M. E. Sabbath School
Handel
Parker
Garland, Pa
Prof F C H Lampe German class praised by pupils
Testimony from Mrs Waters and others extols Prof F C H Lampe as a patient practical German teacher after six months instruction. They praise his gentlemanly manner and effective teaching. Also advertised are chromos photographic views frames mouldings and fittings at low prices at Wn Smith's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampe
M. Waters
L. D. Wermmorg
F. Henry
Mass
H. L.s.harrtuck
James Roy
J. E. Dennison
J. R.clark
G. R. Wetmore
Wn Smith’s
Gentlemen Attend Mr Clapps Tea Party In Tidioute Notes
In a winter update from Tidioute the J M Clapp hosted a gentleman tea at seven with stories cigars ad libitum whist cribbage casino and music. The event featured polite restraint with tea only and Mr Clapp’s fairness praised. R H Johnson promotes cash buys for rags for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidioute
J.M. Clapp
Erie Notes Amid Amusements and Town Developments
Erie on April 26 1878 enjoys a lively week of entertainments including a Bazaar for the Erie Bethel Association and a Fancy Dress Ball by the McLane Light Guard plus an opera. The Friendly Inn near the depot opens by the WCTU offering low meals and diversions. Dr Clendennin warns about bay parasites yet residents still eat fish. Politically Hon C W Stone eyed for Lieutenant Governor as a Lafayette College adjunct professor A H Caughey is discussed for the academy re opening. OCCASIONAL news reports outline drilling on several local leases and farm sites with multiple wells planned or underway nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bazar
All Nations
Erie Bethel Association
McLane Light Guard
der Freischutz
Joseph Cook
Opera
Colonel Ingersoll
Presque Isle Bay
Dr. Clendennin
C. W.stone
Erie Academy
Stone
A. H. Caughey
Lafayette College
Florida
Rutherford B. Hayes
Presidency
United States
Hayes
Souther
Judge Souther
Boston
Washington
Scofield
Register of the Treasury
Erie County Republican Committee
New York State Shoot Opens in Buffalo May 20
The N Y State shoot begins in Buffalo May 20 for five days under the Forrester Club. About 5000 dollars in prizes are offered and a fine time is anticipated. Dr. Pierce serves as President of the Association and promotes the event with energy. A club member has been in Sheffield securing 10000 birds for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. State
Buffalo
Forrester Club
Dr. Pierce
Sheffield
The New County Atlas for Warren County
The citizens of Warren County acknowledge J A Howden and Co and a team of engineers surveying for an Historical Atlas. They thank residents for support over six months and anticipate lithographic views of buildings stores and scenes in an April 22 1878 opportunity presented by T D McCloy and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
J. A. Howden & Co
Corps of Engineers
Warren Co
T. D. McCloy
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Cuas
Shultz
Invalid’s Hotel
Moody’s
Salamanca
Lottsville
Brooks Locomotive Works
Mr. Jones
Northwestern Pennsylvania
George Francis
Catholic Temperance Union of Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania Poultry Association
Spartansburg
Jacobs
Goldman
Meadville Court
Supreme Court
Oil Exchange
Dan Post
Journal
Morrow B. Lowry
Kirkbride
Franklin National Banks
First National
Wrightsville, Pa
Garland Gleanings
R. H. Johnson
North Warren
Osmer & Co
Hazeltine
Hiller Farm
Jackson Run
Crull Farm
Bedow
Stoneham
G. R
New York State
the New County Atlas
Nichols—Jackson
J. N. Fradenburg
L. EB. Nichols
Spring Creek
Olive Jackson
Sparta
McCkeel
George McKeel
Chieayref
McNeir
T. W. McNett
F.H. Wyman
Orris Hall
Carver
Warren, PA
N. B. Fine Watch Works
Warren Pa
S. Burgess
Holesale and
Water Streets
Conewangoreek
Davidson & Grindley
Mualho Hand & Fellers
McNett & Son
Truman Dalrymple
Mulholland & Fellers
Omly
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