Neighborhood notes from The Warren Mail August 3 1905
Local brief items report Dunkirk pottery startup plans and a $65000 memorial library for Westfield. The Findley Lake Assembly runs Aug 5–31 under new management. Kane county saw seven arrests last month. A muscalonge weighing 35 pounds was struck by a Chautauqua Lake steamer. Sheffield mourns 20 year old Mrs Andrew Thomas from uremic poisoning. July oil region report shows more wells completed but fewer new operations. Saegertown post office promoted to third class with $1000 salary. Nine presidential post offices listed in Crawford County. Fredonia Bank case shows shortages exceeding $80000 with new suits filed. Tidioute notes Mrs Geary visiting, births in July, and local gatherings. floods knock out lumber at ex-sheriff Fuellhart’s mill yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley Lake
Kane
Sheffield
Andrew Thomas
Peirce
Pennsylvania
Oil City
Saegertown
Crawford County
Conneautville
Linesville
Conneaut Lake
Meadville
Cambridge Springs
Titusville
Cochranton
Spartansburg
Fredonia National Bank
Titusville Herald
Geary
West Virginia
Madison Smith
Winifred Parshall
Charles Kemble
George Hastings, Jr
L. W. Davis
Amos Clinger
Mount Clemens
Mich
Clinger
Treat the livery horse with gentle consideration
The writer urges restraint in hot weather, arguing that paying for a horse does not justify overworking it. A livery horse cannot help its status, and owners should treat it as their own cruelty-free, humane care.
Local Notes from Youngsville and Nearby
Aug 1 Youngsville updates include M F Burton laying brick walkway on Railroad street and D A W workers also paving in front of their station. School work begins on White Memorial school with foundation digging and brick veneer. A severe rainstorm floods streets and washes Cemetery street sidewalk while street railway faces washout delays. Several residents and visitors from Jamestown Oil City Erie and Brooklyn are noted along with a birth and local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
M. F. Burton
Railroad Street
B. B. Siggins
Bemus Point
Chautauqua Lake
J. B. White
J. L. Conner
Dayton
Ohio
Knapp
Jesse Phillips
Paul Phillips
Warren
W. B. Phillips
Laura Mix
Theodore McClune
Lily Dale
White Memorial School
Ida Dunham
Erie
Mead
Cambridge Springs
A. P. Thacher
J. W. McClune
Jamestown
Shale Rock Brick Co
Oil City
Youngsville Savings Bank
Cemetery Street
A. R. Bailey
Dorothy E. Jackson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ralph
G. A. Jackson
Jacobs
Stuart Flasher
Stuart
Lydia Lee
Art Greenland
Jamestown Lounge Co
John Fuellhart
George Schnell
B. Schnell
Lawrence Homer
Park Street
Ira Carpenter
Lakewood
Harvey Russell
Pittsburg
Joseph Yale
North Clarendon
Fred Swanson
Ault Family Visits. Trout Season Closes Amid Flood Risk
Aug 1 notes Miss Ethel and Zella Ault from Warren visiting Grandma Sterret. Master Brew, son of John Brew of Erie, vacationing with Grandpa John Cooney. Miss Alice Walters from Buffalo visiting her parents. Mrs Carl Horn opens a store at Allegheny Springs. Charles Culbertson returns to Cincinnati. Trout fishing season 1905 closes with few catches. F. J. Clark top angler. Heavy rain causes river overflow on south side of P. R. R. poles drift southward toward the Gulf, with dry wood washing away into uncut crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Zella Ault
Warren
Allegheny
Gulf of Mexico
Flood Forces Damming Flow Across Brokenstraw Creek
The narrative describes severe flood damage as Brokenstraw Creek overwhelms Mrs Newbold’s property and nearby timber. Water over two feet higher than the Allegheny caused bank erosion, diverting flow straight into the river and sweeping trees into the water, creating four emergent river islands south of the creek junction.
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Allegheny River
Allegheny
Pen
Warren visitors note storm damage and local events
Aug 1 visitors from Warren visit Mrs Swanson and Mrs Peterson. A weekend storm damaged crops and struck two houses, with chimney collapse at Albert Hultberg and minor damage at Fred Engstrom. Local G P C U officers elected: President Mrs Hurlbert, VP Margie Johnson, Secretary George Whitcomb, Treasurer B J Wilson, Organist Mrs Delamater. A program is planned for Sunday. Guests include Mrs M M Fenner and son Milton from Fredonia. Born July 31 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herman Ingalls. Mrs Ingalls is ill. Florence Wright and children returned to Warren after visiting relatives. Wes Plumb here for haying.
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Eliza Henry
Abbott
Warren
John Swanson
Fred Peterson Thursay
Albert Hultberg
Fred Engstrom
F. Hurlbert
Margie Johnson
George Whitcomb
B. J. Wilson
W. M. Delamater
M. M. Fenner
Milton
Fredonia
N. Y
J. P. Bondeson
R. T. Jones
Herman Ingalls
Youngs Return From Jamestown Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Young return from a pleasant visit with relatives in Jamestown. A lightning strike damaged Gust Isaacson’s home last Saturday evening. The Young People’s Literary Society plans a meeting at the Lutheran Church next Sunday. An ice cream social for the society is set for Friday August 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson. Rev. and Mrs. Rinell attended a conference in Sheffield and visited Mrs. Clara M. Jones in Warren on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Clara M. Jones
Warren
Tidioute News Reports Improved Main Street Condition
County clippings note the lower end of Main street being filled in and looking better than in years. Limestone Grange plans a fair in the last week of September. Wagner & Wilson mill at Marienville shut after cutting the last log on July 15th, ending 15 years of operation and 120,000,000 feet cut. Letters report safe Georgia arrival and drilling start. Born July 24, a son to Mr and Mrs Guyer.
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Tidioute News
Main Street
Campbell Hill Road
Gordon Run
Limestone Grange
Sheffield Observer
Wagner & Wilson
Marienville
C. A. Gilson
Georgia
State Roads See Surge in Aid Applications
The State Highway Department has received 349 applications for state aid to build about 650 miles of roads at an estimated cost of 3 to 4 million dollars. Applications span roughly sixty counties while 150 miles are already built or under construction. Commissioner Hunter aims to complete 150 miles by year end and begin substantial new work.
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State Highway Department
Hunter
Edinboro Normal Builds a Physical Man Gym Upgrade
Edinboro Normal announces a new fitness program and a fine gym under Principal John F. Bigler. The school promotes a free catalogue detailing facilities as it develops the physical education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro
John F. Bigler
Basket Picnic By Patrons Of Husbandry At Sugar Run
A basket picnic under Allegheny and Corydon Granges at Marsh's Grove Sugar Run Pa on Wednesday Aug 16 features speakers and music. State Lecturer A W Cornell of Bradford County will discuss the aims and benefits of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. All welcome for a good time.
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Allegheny and
Corydon Granges
Marsh’s Grove
Sugar Run
A. W. Cornell
Bradford County
Colonial Cottage at 22 Cookman Avenue Offers Rooms
Mrs. M. Crittenden owns and manages the Colonial Cottage opposite Hall of Philosophy. Guests can obtain rooms and board at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Colonial Cottage
Cookman Avenue
Hall of Philosophy
Fifteen-week Scholarship Offered by Hoff Business College
SaLE-Cheaply advertises a fifteen week scholarship at Hoff Business College in Warren. For details contact the MAIL Office for particulars.
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Hoff Business College of
Warren
Second-hand organ and survey sale in Warren Pa
A fine second-hand organ in piano case for sale cheap. Biekarck and Corwen Musical Co., 221 Liberty Street, Warren, Pa. For sale a good second-hand survey, but little used. Call on or address Eli S. Keller of Keller's Sons, Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biekarck & Corwen Musical Co
Liberty Street
Warren, Pa
Eli S. Keller
Keller’s Sons
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United States
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W. 24Th St
N. J
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Irvington
Agency For the
International Harvester CO
WM. Spinner
Diamond Block
Penn’s Avenue West
Chandler’s Valley
Chas. H. Smith
Srconp St
Kopf & Henry
Has. H. Henderson
Siegfried’s
Ydiso
Konsum
Ure
KingsTon
Geo. W. Degrafff
Wall St
Borough of
Waterstreet
Public Way
D. A. Arird
Warren Borough
O. W. Ensworth
C.H, Smith Co., Ltd
C. H. Smith Company, Lim
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E. D. Wetmore
W. F. Messner
Geo. E. Colvin
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