Warren Mail Warrner Highlights War Years Snapshot
The Warren Mail notes progress on the Briggs oil refinery with a tall new stack by Struthers Iron Works and a six inch gas line to Mead to lot 51. Viewers favor buying the Glade Run toll bridge, and a Sunday closing plan for drug stores gains support. A Penna Railroad Co suit against Warren Street Railway Co is argued in court with a decision pending. County fair stock displays are expected to be large with Col. Carter's team supplying top horses and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs, Ellis & Co
Struthers Iron Works
Mead To
Warren
Titusville
The
Penna. R. R. Co
Warren Street Railway Co
Water Street
J. Ross Thompson
Erie
Railroad Company
W. E. Rice
Noyes
L.J. Paul
Col. Carter
West Hickory
Warren County Fair
Health Board v Vollmer nullifies sewer ordinance
The Board of Health case against Geo Vollmer to force sewer connection on Water street was voided last Monday because the ordinances were not properly recorded in the council ordinance book by Clerk J A Schofield who also served as Health Board secretary. A new ordinance will be prepared in proper form for recording and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Health Board
Geo. Vollmer
J. A. Schofield
River bank improvement halted by lack of funds
The town improvement association stopped work on the river bank over a month ago and remains in a state of innocuous desuetude due to money shortages. The MaIL urges finishing the project or at least restoring the iron railing from east of Laurel street to prevent accidents and avoid letting the effort die.
Williamsport Almanac Sparks Iron and Oil League Talk
Sporting Life notes a potential 1898 Iron and Oil League with Warren Oil City Franklin Titusville Meadville and Butler as teams. Al D Hill of Williamsport would manage Warren and play in the outfield while Guy J Hecker would coach Oil City and Ed Fortney would handle Titusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Sporting Life
Warren
Oil City
Franklin
Titusville
Meadville
Butler
al. D. Hill
Guy J. Hecker
Ed. Fortney
Shamokin
Game Laws Ban Song Birds and Regulate Hunting Seasons
The act forbids killing or selling song birds. Hunting woodcock quail pheasants grouse or wild turkey runs October 15 to December 15. Mongolian English or Chinese pheasants banned five years post approval. Elk deer fawn only in September. Dogs banned. deer transportation restricted. Squirrels rabbits allowed November 15 to December 15. Ferrets illegal. Fines $10 to $50 per offense plus imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dember
Accidental death of Louis Poole near Stoneham aftermath
The body of Louis Poole of North Clarendon, about 24, was found near the P and E railroad track west of Stoneham after an incident with a freight train. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict. Poole had been with Arthur Dikens after a circus outing, both alighting Ott Siding and parting ways in darkness. Burial followed on Monday in Oakland cemetery under Brown Hose Co. of North Clarendon. the fisherman declined to cover burial costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott’s Siding
Dikens
Poole
McNett
Oakland Cemetery
Brown Hose Co
North Clarendon
Eceased
Warren News Notes A Busy Local Update
Warren scene includes visitors and arrivals from Buffalo Erie and Philadelphia. Local events cover hotel closures, fishing trips, bank dividends, deaths, and town projects.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Aug 11 1887
A. E. Adams and others sell Pine Grove property to G. Larson for 275 dollars. G. R. Wheelock sells Sugar Grove property to E. R. Wheelock for 500 dollars. Valentine Rodman and wife sell Warren property to John M. Davidson for 500 dollars. L. E. Hamsher and wife sell Kinzua property to H. A. Jamieson for 50 dollars. Geo. M. Chapin and wife sell Mead property to Thos. P. Fiske for 1 dollar. Warren County Treasury to Commissioners of War ren County for Glade amount 22.16. Anna Watson Syms and others sell Warren property to Mary M. Rankin for 1300 dollars. Kezia P. Rogers sells Warren to P. V. Murray for 104 dollars. Wilbur Story sells Spring Creek property to C. H. Skiff for 850 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Adams
G. Larson
Pine Grove
Geo. R. Wheelock
E. R. Wheelock
Sugar Grove
Valentine Rodman
John M. Davidson
Warren
L. E. Hamsher
H. A. Jamieson
Kinzua
Geo. M. Chapin
Thos. P. Fiske
Mead
Treas
Warren Co
Comrs
Warren State Hospital Admission Policy in 1897
The Warren State Hospital for the Insane in Warren Pennsylvania requests pre admission reports to prioritize recent insanity cases under a 700 capacity plan. In August 1897 1015 people from nine counties plus others were counted, with the hospital over crowded and admissions controlled by a statutory priority and medical superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren State Hospital
Warren
Penna
Crawford
Erie
Mercer
Venango
Clarion, Forest
McKean
Elk and Cameron
Potter
Commonwealth
John Curwen
Sheriff Howard Denies Dishonesty Charge
On returning from a two weeks vacation, Sheriff D M Howard denies accusations in the Democrat that his management is dishonest. He says the sheriff's records are open for full examination by legal authorities and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Howard
Mart
Democrat
Sheriff's Office
D. M. Howard
Ballot Law Changes Limit Party Crossovers and Filing Deadlines
The Becker bill adds key ballot rules. Names cannot appear for two parties. voters must mark cross votes. Nomination forms come from the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Certificates of nomination due forty two days before election. objections due thirty five days prior. twenty eight days for nomination papers. Last filing day is Tuesday September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Appeal
There is widespread claims that catarrh is constitutional and needs systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo is advertised as the cure with a hundred dollar offer for any failure and is sold for 75 cents, with circulars and testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Laxa Tea Advertises Digested Health Claims
An advertisement touts Laxa Tea as containing ten distinct herbs with benefits for digestion and liver troubles. It is guaranteed and sold by all druggists, priced 10 and 25 cents per package, with a free sample offered.
G A R Excursion to Buffalo via P A R and D A V
G A R excursion to Buffalo N Y arranged by D A V and P A R for a G A R meeting. Tickets on sale August 21 22 23 good for return Aug 24 to Aug 31. Round trip fares from Frewsburg Russell Warren Irvington Youngsville Pittsfield Garland Titusville listed. Special Titusville to Buffalo train slated for Aug 23 at about 10 30 am with exact time to follow. D C Moon Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Frewsburg
Russell
Warren
Irvington
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland
Titusville
D. C. Moon
Popular excursion to Oil City and Titusville announced
The W N Y P Ry will run a value fare excursion Sunday August 15 from Warren at 9 56 AM to Oil City arriving 11 40 AM and Titusville 12 noon. Return trains via bargecar or regular service Monday August 16 with tickets valid both ways. Preps made to handle large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Titusville
Warren
Bargecay
Laxa Tea Promoted As Constipation Cure
Claims Laxa Tea is harmless thorough and cures constipation and sick headache. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists with 10 and 25 cent packages. Sample offered free.
Buffalo Express Announces G A A Souvenir Number
The Illustrated Buffalo Express previews a deluxe G A A Souvenir Number for August 22 with a color cover and extensive illustrations. It promises uncommon value and interest and notes future issues will feature related Buffalo Encampment imagery, while cautioning it cannot overpromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
the Express
Street Railway to Run to Edinboro This Fall
Meadville Journal notes rapid construction of the street railway and expects cars to be running to Edinboro before winter. Company officers remain confident in the project and its timely completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro
Meadville Journal
Pine Grove Notes From August News Corresponden
Miss Delia Gilson of Tiona visits with John Ruland of Jamestown and helps cut hay on his farm. Mrs Ora Marlett travels to Quaker Hill to aid her ill mother. Mrs W W Logan returns home from Russell after illness. Ice cream social for Rev. Wilson benefits next Thursday with music and recitations. Mary Freeburn of Elmira visits sister Mrs I R Wood. Frank Marlett, Will Irvine and others attend the ox roast. Mr and Mrs R N Marlett of Russell visit. Frank Lounsbury and Mrs B Hough call on friends. Comey sells Randall farm oil well to landowner who will use the gas. Arch Jones of Russell lays a stone foundation for a new bridge near Marlett’s mill. Olaf Benson plans barn rebuild. Mrs Holley stays with daughter Mrs James Logan. Mrs H active at 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Delia Gilson
Tiona
John Ruland
Jamestown
Ora Marlett
Quaker Hill
A. G. Marsh
Wilson
Mary Freeburn
Elmira
Isa
I. R. Wood
Frank Marlett
Will Irvine
Pear
On. R
R. N. Marlett
Russell
Frank Lounsbury
B. Houghnot
Comey
Randall Farm
Arch Jones
Marlett’s
Olaf Benson
Holley
James Logan
Lander Guests and Local Visits Highlight August Notes
Miss Arird of Jamestown spends weeks with friends at Miss Lola R. King and her grandfather. Cooper of Lander visits Chautauqua. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. R. Stanton sightsee at Celor. Miss Elma Dorn hosts with M. B. Sparks. O. P. Thompson vacationing at Oil City. Mrs. Anne Thompson visits Sanford. Minnie Day and children visit Oil City parents. W. A. Shelley and son visit Lander. M. E. Church quarterly services held in Lander. E. E. Thompson family and Mrs. C. E. Ruland tour Warren. Rev. Mr. Thomas preaches here. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bishop host daughter Mrs. Marlow. Mrs. R. L. Armstrong returns home from Sheffield. Mrs. J. J. Knapp visits Lander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arird
Jamestown
Lola R. King
Cooper
Lander
Chautauqua
A. V. R. Stanton
Celor
Elma Dorn
M. B. Sparks
O. P. Thompson
Oil City
Anne Thompson
Sanford
Minnie Day
W. A. Shelley
Edgerton
Wis
L. M. Sparks
Secerey
M. E
E. E. Thompson
C. E. Ruland
Waren
Thomas
H. J. Bishop
Marlow
R. L. Armstrong
Sheffield
M. A. Pless
J. J. Knapp
Kinzua
Liquor Drinking and Bicycling
A Philadelphia Times editorial links rising bicycle use with falling liquor consumption. It argues bicycles divert young men from saloons by channeling savings into gear and require clear heads for safe riding, noting wage earners finance bikes and cut alcohol to fund them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Phila. Times
Chautauqua Schedule Highlights Final Week
The schedule lists lectures at 11 am each day focusing on religion, reform, and history, with Bishop Vincent and Professors Henderson Judson Crawford Rubinkam and others. A series includes concerts, readings, and Edison’s Vitascope as the season ends August 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautavquay
C. R. Henderson
Chautauqua School of Physical Education
C. L
Bishop Vincent
England
John Wycliff
Pres. W. H. Crawford
Lessing
Nathan the Wise
N. S. Rubinkam
C.L.S
Grange Day
Ham
John Temple Graves
Dr. Rubinkam
Edison
Vitascope
Rubinkam
Schiller
A. H. Merrill
W. R. Harper
L V. Flagler
H. L. Sibley
Esmeralda
Prof. Merrill
Klondike Blizzard Celebrated Summer Drink Trend
A collage of humorous clippings notes playful lines about summer life. Jokes about church expenses and vestry, vacation plans, weather effects on clothing, a soda counter quip, a drug ad promising relief from bedwetting, and a courtroom quip about a wife and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Martin
Maeggins
Longfellow
Cumso
Chautauqua Assembly Herald
To Grangers Picnic at Williams Grove by Rail
Pennsylvania Railroad Co announces excursion tickets for the Grangers Picnic and exhibition on August 21 23 24 25 26 27 good for return until August 30. One fare round trip from East Liberty Bryn Mawr area on Northern Central Railway and Philadelphia and Erie division. Inquiries to ticket agents for train service and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams’ Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
East Liberty
Bryn Mawr
Northern Central Railway
Lutherville
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Mount Gretna Encampment Ticket Offer by Pennsylvania Railroad
From August 16 to 20 the Pennsylvania Railroad sells round trip tickets to Mount Gretna at one fare. Valid for return until August 23 from principal stations between East Liberty and Bryn Mawr, on the Northern Central Railway north of Lutherville and on the Philadelphia and Erie division. Inquiries to ticket agents for service details and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mount Gretna
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
East Liberty
Bryn Mawr
Northern Central Railway
Lutherville
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Yellowstone Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad Complete
A personally conducted eight day tour from New York departs September 2 to Yellowstone Park. Travelers ride in Pullman cars with dining and sleeping accommodations. The round rate from New York Baltimore and Washington is 235 dollars, Pittsburgh 235 dollars, covering all expenses. Apply at 1196 Broadway New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
Rockies
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
St. Paul
Chicago
I.ia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
W. Boyd
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Special Tickets to Buffalo for Grand Army Encampment
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell round trip tickets from all points to Buffalo for the National Encampment. Tickets good for outbound travel August 21 to 23 and return from August 24 to 31, 1867 at a single fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cer
Mrs Casemere's Repair Shop
Mrs Casemere offers clothing repair with low prices and first class work. She can fix rips and add patches so garments look better than new. Located next hallway to the mail office at 305 Second St, available at all times by call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Java
Japan
Kennedy and Palmer Marry in Grant New York Aug 1 1897
Rev Carrie Price presided at Grant New York Aug 1 1897 wedding uniting Joseph Kennedy of Garland Pennsylvania and Miss Hattie Palmer of Garland Pennsylvania in the ceremony.
Obituaries From Warren Area Deaths In August 1897
In Warren New York Aug 11 1897 Mary Briggs wife of Alphonso Nichols aged 49 died of cancer Burial in Sinclairville NY tomorrow She leaves husband one daughter Mrs W J Sparks and son Claude all of Warren and a parent and siblings from Chautauqua County NY CopHaM In Glade Aug 10 1897 Henry Oldcastle Cobham aged 26 died of typhoid fever He was son of Henry and Anne Cobham In Warren Aug 9 1897 Rufus W Irvine aged 74 In Jamestown Aug 8 1897 Prudence Spencer widow of Daniel Spencer aged 80 formerly of Warren county Kuhn In Fostoria Aug 1 1897 Mrs John R Kuhn aged 56 years 5 months and 9 days Burial in Tidioute PA Wednesday Aug 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
Henry Oldcastle Cobham
Henry
Anne Cobham
Invine
Warren
Rufus W. Irvine
Spencer
Jamestown
N. Y
Prudence Spencer
Daniel Spencer
Warren County
Kuhn
Fostoria
John R. Kuhn
Tidioute
Warren's Corn Cure Sold by Druggists at 15 Cents
To allow your feet to become disfigured this remedy promises relief. Warren's Corn Cure never fails and is sold and guaranteed by all druggists at 15 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania Railways Sells Low Fares to Seashore Resorts
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursions to Atlantic City area beaches with discounted round trip tickets for August Thursdays. Sailings depart from Erie Fassett Bellefonte Shendar Doah and other stations, with special rates to Philadelphia and many Atlantic City points. Full details and tickets available through Williamsport division agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Atlantic City
America
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Avalon
Anglesea
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Seashore
Erie
Fassett
Bellefonte
Shenandoah
Dauphin
Philadelphia
Wall Paper Stock Promises Unmatched Selection in Warren
W. C. Rowland & Sons advertise the largest and most complete wall paper stock in Warren. New designs and latest styles are added regularly. Customers are urged to inspect before purchasing. the firm claims not to be undersold in China or Glassware at their Exchange block location. Fehman Bros. also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
China
Fehlman Bros
Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery by Sealy at Mansion House
In the rear of Mansion House E. W. Sealy manager offers up taking up cleaning and laying carpets with a satisfaction guarantee. Leave orders at Mansion House A A Davis & Co 308 Second street Warren Steam Laundry 6 10 Penna ave Riwa Stevens Rogers block J S Bayer 440 Water street for prompt attention. Tennessee Centennial runs May 1 to Oct 31 with Erie R all excursion tickets to Neohville and return at low rates. Inquire with Erie ticket agents for details. View large stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
Erie R
Neohville
Erie
Everyday Household Hacks From The Chicago Record
A stale loaf can be freshened by wrapping in a softened cloth and dipping in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove cloth and bake ten minutes in a slow oven. To cool a hot room wet a charge sheet and hang it up to drop the temperature ten to twelve degrees. Kid gloves with rips can be mended by turning them inside out and pasting with court plaster to join edges. Glass globes of chandeliers, if smoked, should be soaked in hot water and soda, then in hot ammonia water and scrubbed with a brush. Rinse first in hot then cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Salt Based Cleaning and Preservation Tips From The Home Page
Salt in whitewash helps it adhere and can extinguish chimney flames. Salt and soda ease bee stings and salt repels moths when sweeping carpets. Salt revived a low coal fire when sprinkled on it. Salt and vinegar remove stains from teacups. Salt on soot prevents carpet staining. Salt helps lift fresh ink spills from carpets. Salt under tins in a hot oven prevents scorching on the bottom.
Gin Bottles as Monuments to Civilisation in Africa
A New York journal asks about the most remarkable monument to Africa’s advancement. Joseph Thomson photographed Kru coast worship of gin, claiming gin symbolizes white civilization, power, philanthropy, and religion, as Africans drank and collapsed until authorities restricted gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
New York Journal
Joseph Thomson
Thomson
Royal Geographical Society
London
Strange Graduate Echoes In High Tower Dreams
A Cincinnati Tribune note recalls a Troy Poly Institute graduate once seen as brilliant yet peculiar. He foretold 100 story houses and drew a bridge standing on end to prove it before disappearing to the West Colorado. The piece links genius and madness as near allies. A stove using salt and ice may chill rooms in summer, and could spread in warm climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Polytechnic Institute
High Neave
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Fay
Colorado
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Warrer, PA
Home Matters
Glade Run
Messrs. C. P. Bucklin
J. J. Wheeler
Farmington
Fred Beck
Spring Creek
J. W. Newmaker
Arren
Dixson
F. H. Dixson
East Side
Smith & Son
Ae Bcos Naman
Avcuust Morck
Emlenton
WM. Keegan
Lock Barlin
Jennie Schaeffer
Congressman Stone
Jessie Honexsa
Nora Knopf
Penn
A. M. Parmler
Wilmington
R. E. Gray
A. J. Davis
Grace
Girard, Pa
C. S. Beck
G. L. Rogers
KE. T. Hazeltine
Oregon
Brunswick
T. B. Clawson
Sands
Conenango Fishing Club
Canada
Fred Morck
Warren Extension Table Co
Pickett Co
Carver House
James Edwards
Corry
Mabel Cogswell
Maude Allen
Charles Davis
Buffalo, N. Y
Greaves
Tionesta
Chautauqua County Papers
Lily Dale
W. J. Knupp
Reidsburg
Clarion Co
Misses Myers
Clarion
Sheriff Honakip
F. B. Jackson
George Blair
D. M. Gross
Maggie Fitzgerald
Germantown
A. Rearick
Sereno Epwaarps
Fredonia Censor
A. R. Smart
Mr. Metzger
Smart, Silee & Metzger
Meadville Savings Bank
A. B. Kehr
G. B. Kehr
Buffalo N. Y
H. Fuellhart
M. J. Smutz
J. F. Carter
Cassadaga Lake Free Association
Wallace
Eugene Walp
E. Water Street
T. W. Pope
W.S. Peirce
Robert S. Hall
Mr. Hall
Thomas J. Malone
Kane Leader
Kane
Malone
J. B. Eddy
Wm. Witham
Leonard Wilkes
Pleasantville
Presbyterian Church
Rt Rent Souians Ont
Oot Riverside Co
Andere Bani
Baltzinger
Putnamville
E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
Yellowstone Park
P.R. R
Chautauqua Lake
Chau
Chautauua Lake
Haut. Steamboat Co
Point Chautauqua
South
Castoria
Delaware Market St
River Bridge
Waterford
Union City
Cotty
Johnsonburg
DuBois
Falls Creek
Brockwayv
Ridgway
St. Marys
Emporium
Driftwood
Westport
Renovo
Delaware River Bridge
Broad Street Station
Market Street Wharf
E. S. Harrar
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works
Tennessee
Great Gash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postoffice
Warren, PA
Maz
Brussels
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G.N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
G. N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Allen’s Shoe- Store
Liberty St
P.O. Warren, PA
Jen Brassogion
Great
Hazeltine
Wu Cowan
Sunt
Reneeee Hitin
Dietoh
Haskins
M. Hazeltine
F. A
Mat
Hunter’s
O.H. Hunter & Son
Second St
W. Jarvis
Water St
the Warren Savings Bank
A.J. Haselsres
C. W. Beaty
B. Ensworth
4. H. Jackson
L. Wee James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
A. J. Hazeltine
C. Sigel
Office
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!