Death notices honor early Jamestown pioneer Robert Cowan
A fragment obituary records the death of Robert Cowan at 79 in Jamestown. Born October 12, 1794 at Fort Ann New York he served in the 1812 era militia fought at Plattsburg and later pursued various trades. He married Abigail Sabin then Mary Barber and left a long churchgoing life with Congregational ties in Carroll and Jamestown. Funeral set for Thursday at his Lafayette Street home.
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Jamestown
Christ
Robert Cowan
Ft. Ann
Essex Co
New York
Get
Plattsburg
N. Y
Cowan
Wales
Erie
Abigail Sabin
Carroll
Prendergast’s
Pettifon
B. Cowan
Warren Mail
Rowland
Spring Creek
Warren Co
John Thomas
Warren
Mary Barber
Kiautone
First Congregational Church
Ellicott
Congregational Church
Lafayette St
W. Fourth
Jamestown Journal
Fort Ann
Erie Co
N.Y
Isle
Randolph
Congregational Church of
Lion
Pastor Rankin Reception A Warm Friendly Sociable
A Warren Pennsylvania church reception for Rev W A Rankin blends sociable talk with fellowship. Attendees report a free spirited informal evening with ice cream and cake and friendly handshakes from the pastor and guests including Mr Sailor and Dr and Mrs Bailey. The event emphasizes walk in love and mutual care among church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Betsey
Sailor
Warren
Rhodes
Death of John H Hull prominent Warren citizen
One of Warren’s leading residents, John H Hull, died last Friday at about 3 am from kidney inflammation and abscess. Born November 20, 1805 in Sussex County New Jersey, he lived 67 years. Hull was a wagon maker, hotel keeper, merchant, and town official active on the council for most of his 31-year residence, and he was buried with Masonic and Odd Fellow honors. The notice includes council resolutions of respect from August 8, 1873.
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John H. Hull
Mr. Hull
Sussex County
New Jersey
Richmond
Northampton County
Nancy Gibbs
N. J
Warren
M. FE. Church
Carver
Williams
Hull
Promenade Concerts Series II Pleases Roscoe Hall Crowd
Warren Music Association held the second Promenade Concert at Roscoe Hall last Thursday. The Orchestra, under Dr. Sager, impressed with refined play and difficult pieces. A.D. Wood curated a pleasing program with ballads by Will. & Hays of Louisville. Flowers from Mrs. Kent and confections from Mrs. Orr complemented the evening. Net proceeds reached about 380.00 aiding the association’s fund, with hope for one more concert before season’s end.
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Warren Musical Association
Roscoe Hall
Sager
A.D. Wood
Will. &. Ee
Louisville
Hays
Debated Rochester & State Line R R Feasibility in Jamestown Letter
A Jamestown letter questions proposed routing for the Rochester & State Line railroad. It notes Salamanca to Warren 40 miles and Warren to Garland 17 miles via two lines, arguing against veering round by an impractical route. The writer cites grades, geography, and local towns Randolph Kennedy Jamestown and Garland.
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Rochester
Pittsburgh
Warren
Garland
Warrex
E. Cowan
Jamestown Journal
Rochester & State Line
R.R
Salamanca
D, W
P. R.R
Robin Hood
Jamestown
Randolph
Kenedy
Telegraph delays spark local ire in Warren Corry note
Readers complain of slow telegram routing from Jamestown to Warren by Corry. The letter cites 30 hours for a 21 mile span, questions officer reliability, and urges action or quitting the service. A correspondent then retells a porch plant theft with admonitions to watch wards and keep plants secured.
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Jamestown
Dunkirk
Georgia
Lost lace handkerchief and local notices from Meadville
A lace handkerchief marked Belle Eddy was lost at a Promenade Concert last week and a reward offered at this office or with Mrs. J. H. Hody. Town items note a new pine walk by W. D. Brown, M. Waters enlarging front steps with Barea Ohio stone, Niagara Hose Company practice, Masonic funeral for Mr. J. H. Hull, repairs discussion for High Street, and a new jewelry store by Davis Huber and Hall. The body of Joseph Shaney, 44, was found in Mead's Island river and ruled accidental drowning by a jury.
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Belle Eddy
J. H. Hody
W. D. Brown
M. Waters
Barea
Ohio
Niagara Hose Company
Hose House
J. H. Hull
Tie
Thayer
Newton
High Street
Mr. Davis
M. Huber
Frank Hall
Bysecker
Joseph Shaney
Mead’s Island
Local Option debated amid crime and commerce in Elk County
A letter from Spring Creek dated August 2 1873 argues Local Option fuels crime and costly disputes in Elk County. It cites 56 criminal indictments at an August term including murders and assaults linked to liquor, threatening County finances and urging Warren Ledger’s stance. It contrasts surrounding counties with Local Option and notes economic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Ledger
E. Cowan
Ridgway
County of Elk
Elk County
Warren Ledger
Warren County
S. P. Jermyson
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Home Matters
Grees
John HM
Rochester and State Line
Keil Road
Mr. Cowan
Mail
Thomas Struthers
Judge Brown
Jacob Wagoner
New York City
A. H. Olms
MacDonald & CO
Carver House
Warren, Pa
Kissengen
Congress
Vichy
MacDonald & Co,s
Simmons
Liver Regulator
A. G. Simmons
J. H. Zeilin & Co
W. H. Macdonald & Co
Aldridge and
van Fleet
A. A. Davis
Geo. Brann
M. J. Carey
Keystone Bleak
Water St
NEW Clothing
J. N. Schnur & Son
Merchant Tailors
I Lyd
John O’srien
Consolidated and
Suspension Bridge
Ran
J. N. Schnur
Llooman
John O'Brien
Model Drug Store
Northwestern
KING
W. H. MacDonald, George P. Orr
Parker Gun
Parker Bros West
Chamberlain Institute ’and Female College
J.T. Edwards
Garland Warren Co
J. Wor
J. C. Bonner
America
Maul Offic
John O’brien
Tidioute
R G. Ball
Parmlee & Henry's
Union Block
ANT Shoes
Edwin C. Burt
United States
Parmler & Henry
J. F. Wells & CO
Hoffman & Clark’s
Hai
Wheeler & Wilson
Neevy Stock
Goonds
Fas
Watson & Davis Block
Wise's Clothing Store
A. Wise
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