Warren Mail Home Matters Notes From Warren Area
The column covers local weather warm with eight rainless days, events in Warren including a fireman parade Aug 23 with Watson Hose Co and Warren Corner Band, church repairs, and community notices. It highlights canning and preservation tips, new ads, embalming diploma, telegraphers benefit, crop reports, livery growth, and building activity near the grist mill. Local figures include Rev E K Creed, J C Fox, A Hertzel, D H Siggins, and Mr Kysinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Creed
Silver Creek
M. E. Church
Watson Hose Co
Bradford
Warren Corner
A. Hertzel
Peter Greenland
Rochester School
Evangelical Church
J.C. Fox
O. H. Hunter & Son
Telegraphers Brotherhood
Warren
J. C. Sechrist
Rouse Hospital
Knupp
D. H. Siggins
Personal notes from Warren area social pages
Mrs. L. D. Wetmore and Bert are at Chautauqua. Miss Josie Creque of Akron visits Mr. C. Smith. Mrs. A. M. Parmelee of Wilmington arrives in town. Col. Watson plans a September trip to California. Ed M. Guthrie starts an oil brokerage in Meadville. Mrs. S. D. Greaves visits her son artist W. A. Greaves. Mrs. H. A. Jamieson and Mrs. L. A. Rogers sail to Ocean Grove. Rev. H Q Miller rumored to resign. Dan H. Post improving in Jamestown. Dr. Stranahan at Conneaut Lake as assistant surgeon. Sheriff Allen airs old topics on Marr with landscape notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Wetmore
Bert
Chautauqua
R. P. King
Rufus
Keeler
Anna
Josie Creque
Akron
C. Smith
Thousand Islands
F. Henry
Belle Henry
Ed Wetmore
Ashbury Park
N. J
Col. Watson
California
Thompson
Lakes
L. B. Schofield
Selma
Ala
A. R. Schofield
Phila
H. G. Eddy
Kittie E. Garfield
Marion C. Kinnear
Youngsville
Warren
Ed. M. Guthrie
F.b.guthrie
Titusville
Meadville
S. D
Jamestown
Stranahan
Conneaut Lake
Regt
Girl Waiter-Receptionist Job Seeks Applicants
Mrs. G. P. Orr of Third Street seeks girls for waiter or receptionist positions. No strong recommendations required but applicants should apply promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Orr
Third Street
Silk Velvets and Nonpareils Arrive at Local Market
Nelson Greenlund announces a new line of Silk Velvets plain and brocade in popular shades plus Nonpareils touted as superior velvet. Also promoting French kid shoes from Saller Lewin Co and others, plus undertaker goods and ready made clothing available around the Exchange block opposite the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Smith & Son
Saller, Lewin & Co
Phila
J. H. Byrnes
Rochester
N. Y
Reynolds Bros
Couch & Wisner
Postoffice
Nelson Greenlund
Accident on Struthers building claims laborer life
The first accident to life or limb on the Struthers building occurred Monday Aug 15 about 10 am. John Anderson a laborer fell fourteen feet from a ladder and died a few hours later from internal injuries. He was taken to North Warren where Dr. Baker attended him. He was about 40 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Onitd
John Anderson
North Warren
Baker
Hidden Hand Company to Stage Special Play in Warren
At Roscoe Hall on August 15 Whiteley's Hidden Hand Company appears in Warren Wednesday evening. It is the only recognized standard company in America performing this drama with special scenery to ensure success. The dramatization is approved by the authoress Mrs. Southworth. Don't miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteley
Warren
America
Southworth
Ladies Neckwear At Bez Bros Store In City
Bez Bros. advertises a wide selection of Spanish Ties Ficus Irish Point and Linen Torchon Collars Mull Squares and a choice line of Ladies Neckwear. N. K. Wendelboe promotes wallpapering painting and design services on Liberty street with skilled workmen. L G Noyes Druggist advertises Lime Juice Soda Water. McNett Co. offers bulk feathers and ready pillows at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bez Bros
L. G. Noyes
McNett & Co
Amputation of Captain Dennison Hailed as Life-Saving
Captain Dennison, missing at home in Philadelphia, was found in New York where doctors decided his leg must be removed. The knee amputation was performed at the Albemarle Hotel with Dr. Mott. his condition improved after a rough post operative period, aided by veteran army surgeons and visiting physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
P.S
Tom Murphy Caught After Cloth Theft At Local Store
Tom Murphy was seen taking two rolls of cloth from O. H. Hunter & Son’s storefront Friday morning. He fled down the street but was captured near Wood & Thomas’s wood yard by Officer Utter. He appeared in court and is jailed. The same man had previously been sent to States prison twice by Mr Hunter for similar thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Murphy
Bishop
O. H. Hunter & Son
Utter
Wood & Thomas
Wood Yard
States Prison
Hunter
New iron bridge over the Cone wango opens to traffic
The Cone wango iron bridge was completed and opened last Tuesday. Mayor Orr and Councilman H. Davis led the first crossing in a buggy. Abutments are fifty feet farther apart, allowing room for floods or ice jams. The roadway is raised and protected by a stone wall, making a substantial structure credited to the Council, the committee, and engineer A. D. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewango
Orr
H. Davis
A. D. Wood
Warren County Teachers Institute Set for Youngsville
The institute to be held in Youngsville during the last week of October will be directed by Superintendent Arird. Local hosts promise hospitality and support for a successful meeting with teachers and directors from Warren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Teachers’ Institute
Youngsville
Arird
Warren
Bett Bros Sells Jet and Crocheted Buttons
A new line of Jet and Crocheted Buttons arrives at Bett Bros. Also advertised is Ala bastine the durable wall finish sold by L G Noyes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Noyes
Camp Van Horn encampment of J Company at Conneaut Lake
J Company 16th Regiment N G P departed Warren last Friday noon for the Second Brigade encampment at Conneaut Lake. Camp Oak land Beach near Evansburg hosts drills, inspections, and a grand review by Gov Pattison. Camp Van Horn honors Capt Cornelius Van Horn and the briefing notes three brigades in different camps across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Corry
Meadville
Conneaut Lake
van Horn
Cornelius van Horn
Evansburg
Crawford County
Phoenixville
Williamsport
Voters approve new waters works funding and bridge plans in county area
Bradford voters authorize a water works project not to exceed 65000 dollars. A brokered river bridge site at Hickory is chosen 230 feet above the ferry. Efforts focus on completing the bridge before winter. Edinboro Normal School advertises openings and tuition. A Cameron coal region iron furnace proposal seeks 500000 dollars from New York capitalists with surveyors to evaluating nearby ore and land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Henry Benson
Jamestown
N. Y
W.A. R
Hickory
Tionesta Republican
Edinboro
J. A. Cooper
Emporium News
New York
Cameron Coal Company
Cameron
State Board of Agriculture Meets in Erie
The State Board of Agriculture met in Erie last week with the next session planned for West Chester on October 17. Mrs. Mary Lynch died in Scranton at age 110, survived by four children with the youngest aged 75. The Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Altoona employ 4,700 workers and its offices and departments in the same city add hundreds more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Erie
West Chester
Mary Lynch
Scranton
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Warren and Mercer Club Prep For Open Baseball Clash Across River
The Warren nine, featuring Morrison Noonan Schwing Seiter Conarro O Laughlin Reese Johnson and Hagerty, visits Mercer Club for a Tuesday afternoon game noted as a strong contest. New officers Purdum secretary and Linn manager aim to expand play with about 700 dollars subscribed and plans for professional club games. Scrub results include Warren Cigar Works beating Bradford nine 24 to 15 and cigar makers defeating Inns 18 to 14 with daily scrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Baseball Association
Mercer Club
Mercer
Warren
F. K. Russell
F. H. Wyman
Theo. Sale
C. H. Smith
H. M. Bond
EB. Linn
W. A. Irvine
Linn
Warren Cigar Works
Bradford
Bradford Tobacco Twisters
Excelsiors
Inns
Chautauqua Duties Highlight County Guests and Lectures
Warren county is well represented with Judge Brown and Deputy Sheriff Allen attending the grounds opening. Ex-Supt. Thompson and Wallace Bruce draw cheers for Native Metal and Sir Walter Scott while Aug 9, 1883 is noted for Gar Nicut at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Chautauqua
Brownlon
W. M. Shortt
Allen
A. R. Mix
Farmington
N. F. Wright
Keystone
Keystone Cottage
Thompson
Jamestown
Wallace Bruce
Walter Scott
Natural gas project approved for Jamestown
Jamestown trustees grant Chautauqua Heat and Light Co. permission to lay gas pipes for town heating and lighting. Warren Pa. capitalists lead company with 500 acres and gas wells near Clarendon. expected gas supply, cheaper than coal gas, and local offices to be set up in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua Heat and Light Co
Democrat
Warren
Fredrick P. Hays
T. J. Vandergrift
W. 8. McGhee
Sec
A. F. Allen Brown
Hon. Thos. Struthers
G. R. Wetmore
M. Murphy
Philadelphia
Clarendon
Kiantone
Stillwater
Frewsburg
Foote’s Avenue
Council Proceedings August 6 1883 Main street plans and police reduction
Council minutes record approval of prior meeting and actions. Gas committee hired lighting for one year at 225 dollars per year. settled sewer work on High street for 475 dollars. Bridge funds of 1000 dollars received. Sidewalks ordered on Conewango Street and around Struthers Library. Various bills approved or referred. water testing of fire plugs planned. gravel bank purchase authorized. police force reduced to one officer. Missing dog notice appended from Ludlow.
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G. P. Orr
Eddy
Bell
Davis
Cogswell
Borchers
Conarro
Sechriest
Leonhart
Hazeltine
Philip Begler
High Street
Liberty Street
Court House
Bridge Committee
Conewango Street
Third Street
Struthers Library
W. C. McCabe
Isaac Schutts
Dilling Rock
Warren Gee
Hook
C. Wagoner
Dove Building
Signey
Aul Fox
Gravel
San
Cca
Rae R. Geigerich
POOL
Eee
J. BR. Bowers
Dran
Wood & Thomas, Poor
D. W. Buinton & Co
Lemer
G. H. Leonhart
A. Carroll
Warren Wooden
J. C. Uiter
A.C. Lacy
Pallus McGee
Geo. Lipman
M. Naboney
Frank Roberts
G. W. King
Seaskid Rsusey Gatntedeetesy
Beecher & Copeland
A. Pinney & Co
H. A. Jamieson & Co
D. H. Siggins
J. H. Eddy
A. J. Hazeltine
Water Committee
The Value of Oil Lands in a Frantic Oil Region Sale
The article reviews an impending United States land sale near Oil City with a dramatic title history. It recounts the 1866 bank failure, collateral notes, and misrecorded deeds. After court actions and forged quitclaims, complete title to 800 acres and 437 acres is restored, with Curtis offered a million dollars for the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oil City
Venango National Bank
Franklin
U.S
New York
Cornelius Curtis
Curtis
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Voter Registration Opens Ahead of State Election
The article urges qualified voters to check local polling-place registers now on display and register before Sept. 1 to be eligible to vote. It directs voters to contact the assessor of their ward or township to have their names added.
Lumber theft case linked to ex-Congressman Watson
Ex-Representative L F Watson reports lumber theft involving 3,000,000 feet afloat on the Monongahela rise. About 100,000 feet moored at Union bridge disappeared, found stamped W. in fourteen places on the South Side. Welshman Williams claims property interest. others surrender lumber. Watson doubts logs float upstream. Williams is held as claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Watson
Union Bridge
Kelly
Williams
Monongahela
Jacob Keller Tailor Spring and Summer Cloths Stock
Jacob Keller offers a large stock of imported and domestic cloths in new Spring and Summer styles. He can tailor dress and business suits, spring overcoats, or well fitting pants. Prices are low, workmen are skilled, and garments are guaranteed to fit when paid for. Located on the second floor at Second and Liberty streets Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
California
Glade City
New Bridge
McKean Miner Favors McKean & Buffalo Rail Extension
The McKean Miner notes a railroad organization aims to extend the McKean and Buffalo line from Clermont to Johnsonburg. Now the Clermont branch of the B N Y and Phila road, it would connect with the P and E and gain coal fields recently bought without crossing the Port Allegany Emporium grade. Traffic may begin before snow and Smethport would gain mainline access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
McKean & Buffalo Railroad
Clermont
Smethport
Jamestown Steamboat Time Table Shows Daily Departures
Time table lists red stack boats from Jamestown to Chautauqua with departures at 7:20, 7:45, 9:05, 1:20, 1:45, 2:15 a.m. and Sunday 8:30, 1:20, 3:15, 6:00 p.m. Returns at 8:50, 11:45, 12:15, 1:25, 5:50, 7:45 p.m. Sundays 10:15 a.m., 1:45, 5:40, 7:55 p.m. Wednesday excursion to Long Point departs 2 p.m. Philadelphia time. fare 25 cents. Other lines depart Jamestown at 6:50, 7:20, 11:00, 12:50 p.m., 3:30, 6:15 p.m. arriving 10:35 a.m., 11:45, 2:40, 5:10, 7:15, 11:10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Chautauqua
Philadelphia
Long Point
Cincinnati and
Buffalo
People’s Line
Upcoming regional fairs and expositions listed
Future fairs schedule shows Sugar Grove Butler Brookville Stoneboro Pittsburg Exposition Mercer Titusville Franklin Sharon Conneautville and Titusville with dates from early September through October across multiple towns including Pittsburg Exposition running from Sept 6 to Oct 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Butler
Brookville
Stoneboro
Pittsburg Exposition
Mercer
Titusville
Franklin
Sharon
Conneautville
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office 1883 List
In Warren Pa on August 11 1883 unclaimed letters addressed to Robi Butcher Peter Hanson J H Beck Thos K King James K Beeman Mary A Karr L I Brown G F Bell Ella Karr D Leidy Mrs Mary Curries P MecGion John Connier W W Nichols Louisa Chailberg O K Clark Anda Patechen Anna Embrose Mrs C A Pitcher Rev E C Robinson Mary E K Hart H A Tomson Lydia Tailor John McGion are to be called for within thirty days or will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Date of advertising to be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Butcher
Robi. Hanson
Peter Beck
J. H
King
Thos. K. Beeman
James Karr
Mary A. Brown
L. I. Keller
Ely Bell
G. F. Karr
Ella Conner
D. Leidy
Barbara Curries
James MecGion
P. Connier
John Nichols
W.W. H. Chailberg
Louisa Owens
O. K. Clark
Anda Patechen
Anna Embrose
C.A. Pitcher
Joel Furgeson
E.C. Robinson
Mary EK
Hart
H. A. Tomson
Lydia Tailor
John
Panacea Claim Prompts Liver Stomach Cure Ad
An elderly man in Fon on Lag details his lifelong stomach pain and claims Zopesa cured him after one bottle. He asserts doctors failed but the product improved his condition and health. The advertisement touts Zopesa as a liver and stomach panacea at seventy five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon
Largest line of Chamber and Parlor Suits at rock bottom prices
A Long Branch reader asks if it is proper to hold a bird with fingers while eating it. The piece contrasts ready dexterity with the saying a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush while noting a broad sale from L G Noyes McNett Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNett & Co
Long Branch
Rock Spring Company Purveyor of Liver and Digestive Remedy
An advertisement touts a cathartic water marketed as superior for dyspepsia constipation and liver complaints. It recommends one glass before breakfast as the usual dose and notes sales through first class druggists. Orders are addressed to Rock Spring Company Saratoga Springs NY with distribution via LG.oyes Warren PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Spring Company
Saratoga Springs N. Y
Lg.oyes
Warren, Pa
Free Bottle Offer Fights Cough and Lung Ailments
Want of confidence drives many failures but J G Noyes the Druggist stands by Bosanko's Cough and Sun Syrup. He offers a free bottle to all suffering with coughs colds consumption asthma and throat and lung affections to prove the remedy's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Noyes
Dr. Bosanko
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the Treasury
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H. H. Cumings
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the Merchant Tailoring Department
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Hickory St
Painesville
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Davis’ Drug Store
J. Dénrisa
Variety Hall
Warren, Pr
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