Warren Mail has Local Notes and Upcoming Events
The Warren Mail reports Forepaughs Circus coming September 23 at Glade, fair premium lists at Warren Mills and G P Orr Co. store, and busy travel to Casadaga. It notes weddings, theater at Library Hall, temperance events, and various town visits, building work, and local incidents including a rifle match cancellation and a store robbery incident involving Warren men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forepaugh’s
Glade
Warren Fair
Warren Mills
G. P. Orr & Co
Y M C A Convention Sessions Planned in Warren
The Y M C A Convention in Warren schedules Friday evening at the Presbyterian church with an address by Mr. W R Davenport. Business sessions occur Saturday morning and afternoon at the Evangelical church, followed by a Saturday evening Presbyterian service. Sunday includes a men only mass meeting at 4 pm in Library Hall and a farewell service at 7 30 pm at the Presbyterian church. Consecration and Ladies meetings to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Davenport
Evangelical Church
Library Hall
George Ball Promises Bargains on Expensive Cloths
George Ball reports rising cloth and clothing prices after returning from the east. He secured early stock and offers customers lower prices than competitors. His vast assortment for merchant tailoring is open to inspection and every customer is guaranteed a bargain.
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George Ball
Green rose-tree noted in Ealing garden
A botanical oddity in Ealing features a rose-tree with blossoms made of green foliage. The item references Warren and Margaret’s green pink and yellow roses, and mentions C. P. Northrup’s boots and shoes and Pearl Mills Flour at Theodore Messner's with a $1.25 sack price.
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Ealing
England
Arkansaw
Warren
Pearl Mills
Theodore Messner’s
C. P. NorrHrop
Town Council Cannot Remove Encroaching Building on Water Street
In 1832 a law protected buildings within borough boundaries from being charged as nuisances if they encroached on streets or public commons. The Town Council cannot remove the Water Street obstruction. lawmakers would need repeal, or residents could support moving the building or funding a compensation fund.
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Eps
Matt
Water Street
Market and
Liberty
East End
Inside view of new M. E. church as finishing touches near
Report from the Mart notes workers near completion of the M. E. church with a large organ installed and high visitor traffic prompting security signs. The iron rail around the gallery is being placed and opera chairs will follow. Dedication is hoped for Sept 19.
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M. E
Mart
New Ideas in the Warren County Shoe Trade
The Boston Shoe Store in the Diamond block Water street advertises the smallest expenses and lowest prices in Warren county. W H Zuern handles repairs and manufacturing while goods arrive daily for men women and children. E Fuhrin is manager.
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Boston
Diamond Block
Water Street
Warren County
W.h.zuern
E. Fuinr
Boots and Shoes Bargains Offered by Warren Dealers
Local notices advertise affordable footwear from C P Northrop and boot dealers claiming unmatched value in Warren. Oneida Market promotes flour at 1 25 a bag through TheoPhe Messner while C H Meacham Co highlights long standing insurance company ties. A cook for a restaurant is sought by Oty Warren.
Memoir of Company D 111th Pennsylvania Volunteers Leaders and Men
A condensed history of Captain William J. Alexander and the Warren county origin of Company D 111th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The piece highlights battles at Gettysburg and Wauhatchie, leadership transitions from Elias M. Pierce to Alexander then H. R. Sturdevant, and profiles several notable soldiers including Charles W. Culbertson James T. Shutt Benson Jones John Wesley Culver and Walter G. Mead with anecdotes of their service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Erie Dispatch
111Th
Penn
Warren County
Alexander
J. Alexander
Camp Reed
Warren
Forest and Elk
Alleghenies
Wm. J. Alexander
Elias M. Pierce
H.R. Sturdevant
Pittsburg
Co. Cat
Gettysburg
Wauhatchie
Co. D
Cedar Mountain
Benson Jones
Jones
Harry
John Wesley Culver
West
Walter G. Mead
County Notes From Kane Oil Field and Beyond
The Kane oil field now produces about five thousand barrels daily. Bradford enjoys baseball fever as its top club has won twelve straight. Youngsville firemen host a charity ball with Rieg's orchestra. Corydon’s new M E church to be dedicated Aug 26 with Dr. Edwards and R. S. Borland expected. H. F. Andrews of Garland holds nominations at the Prohibition Convention. Chautauqua draws 10,000 attendees. Microscopic Convention adjourned. Oil wildcats near the campus pool spark optimism for valuable lands. Buffalo hosts the State Firemen’s Convention with a Friday prize drill and a grand parade. The C C V U GA R encampment meets Aug 20–21 at Chautauqua with women addressed by Mary A. Livermore and R. G. Herr. Jamestown committee favors relocating county buildings to Jones Hill. debate over county seat location continues. Irwin reports Chautauqua management improved. ten thousand residents live there in cottages with safe, accessible conditions.
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Library Hall
Two Johns” Company
Struthers Iron
Lima
Washington
Michigan
Presbyterian Church
Haddock
Sioux City
Iowa
Fifth St
Hickory
Poplar
Co. I. Warren
Jamestown Sportsmen’s Club
Warren
Scranton
Jamestown
H. F. Andrews
Garland
Warren County
Congress
Warren, Erie
Venango
Chautauqua
Wm. Schnur
Buffalo
Olympic Park
New York
Pennsylvania
Point Chautauqua
Fair Grounds
Mayville
Fredonia Censor
Belle and
Dora Chase
Maggie Briggs
Wilder
T. L. Putnam
Thomas Akeley
E. G. Hale
J. H. Fray
Canada
Harry French
Harry Briggs
Randolph
David Martin
Charles Chase
A. V. Jones
West
E.D. Johnson
Bradford
Philena Hunter
L. D. Briggs
Low
Raymond Briggs
Sam
A Card for Card Restaurant Warren Pa
A Card from S M Hoan announces a first class restaurant opposite Carver House in Warren Pennsylvania. It pledges cleanliness order and testable quality with meals served on short notice and fresh daily staples and special ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pierre
Carver House
Warren
Mai
M. Hoan
Teacher's Annual Institute at Youngsville School
The Teacher's Annual Institute meets in Youngsville at the Union School from Monday noon August 30 for five days. Highlights include talks by S H Prather R J White H G Hall A B Miller W W Fell with lectures, papers, and practical lessons and a directors session. Supt Houck will answer questions on school law and discipline Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Union School
S. H. Prather
R. J. White
H. G. Hall
A. B. Miller
W. W. Fell
J. B. White
Youngsville School Board
Cora Brooks
Sugar Grove Seminary
W. W. Pringle
Sugar Grove
Houck
Prather
Miss McConkey
Supt. Prather
W. W. Connely
W. W. Hague
Chas. Dinsmoor
Col
F. A. Reeves
Lupts
C. D. Arirp, Co
Promising Two Year Old Colt Brought Here By H W Rubin
Local merchant H W Rubin imported a striking two year old colt from Warren last week. The horse is described as exceptionally beautiful and rangy, with a strong limb, and Rubin has rejected a $200 offer, signaling high value for the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Rubin
Warren
Oneida Quick Sales and Small Profits Highlight Trade
Noticeable focus on brisk sales with modest profits at the Oneida business. A local ad praises Parker's Tonic for coughs and health, urging immediate use to avoid illness. The Mantel Bed advertises space saving design and a display at PrreR GRRENLUND'S shop.
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Oneida
Prrer Grrenlund’s
For Rent adjoining store room near Eenny’s store
Small store room available for rent adjoining Eenny's store. Apply to Exchange Otel for details and access.
Up town mysteries and town life in Tidioute notes
A long town in need of clear landmarks is described through resident concerns. The piece details local disputes over licenses, a store fire set by arsonists, a Rescue Hose supper, and family updates. It notes a lawn party for the YWCA, school-house plans, a basket factory operation, quarry talks, and gas adoption affecting wood trade amid community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell
Weston
Tidioute
Acomb
Kansas
Rescue Hose Co
Girard Hall
D.S. Thompson
Irvin & Bowen
Bowen
Bowen & Irwin
E. B. Grand
W. W. Hague
Stoneham and Spring Creek News Briefs
Stoneham reports visitors from Wilcox Niagara and Boston with a planned return game against Tiona. Berry picking, fowl for sale, and a mother-in-law visit are noted along with town developments and tax concerns as the school district consolidates three districts and plans new buildings. At Spring Creek, visiting dignitaries from Titusville and Oberlin note local church progress, crop status, and school tax debates amid district consolidations and new houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Schemelfeng
Schemelfeng
John Siffins
Wilcox
O. H. Parsons
Niagara
W. P. Mills
Forest City
Charles Baldensperger
B. B
Tiona
Mirror and Ledger
Tiona Club
Warren County
Stoneham Club
G. Wheeler
H. KE. Norris
Willard White
Boston
J. E. Wheeler
Elk County
Warren Fuller
M. E
Orland Hayes
Homer Tucker
Leon Mudge
Dakota
George Tucker
Pedro
Rumor Ends in Settlement After Slender Witness Tale
A Garland lumber camp resident faced arrest for alleged assault on a neighbor’s wife. The case before Squire White ended when the defendant agreed to cover costs and the plaintiff promised to curb slanderous reports. The note urges community restraint and truthfulness to restore the man’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Squire White
H. J. Wooden
Notable Visitors and Local Happenings in Youngsville
Among last week’s visitors were Ollie Jackson and Mary Windsor of Jamestown, Georgie Johnson of Union City, John Singleton of Kane, J. W. Crum of Warren, Vena Humphrey of Jamestown, and others. Foster Coover broke both arm bones near the wrist after falling from a fence. Mrs. Hattie Dunham and Ami Smith are ill. A Y W C A gathering hosted a large youth audience at the Misses Thacher home. Miss Lida Siggins left for Kansas to visit her brother Clint. J. B. White accompanied her to Kansas City. A surprise party was planned tonight for Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hazeltine
Fort Wayne
Ind
E. T. Hazeltine
Mattie Rogers
Union City School
Hull
Chautauqua
Assembly Herald
Maude Davis
Tionesta
Keystone
Youngsville, Ave
Ollie Jackson
Mary Windsor
Jamestown
Georgie Johnson
Union City
John Singleton
Kane
J. W. Crum
Warren
Vena Humphrey
Florene Chipman
Thomas
Chanutauqua
Foster Coover
Geo. Coover
Jennie Morley
G. P. Mead
Mr. Carr
Amsterdam
Grand Valley prospering amid streets and mills in 1886
In Grand Valley on August 14, 1886 residents describe lively evenings, flourishing firms, and heavy demand for goods. Mill, oil, and grocery businesses report strong sales while Main Street paving improves navigation. A local oil well is misreported as a 75 barrel well, but actual output is limited and saline. Residents may subscribe to MAIL and Philadelphia Press by leaving names and $1.75 at Thompson Bros.
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Grand Valley
Thompson Bros
J. P. Mericle
Pierce & Whaley
Mr. Dunn
George Peck
John Geroy
Main Street
Lee & Lawrence
Stony Hollow
Church Run
MAIL
Philadelphia Press
Erie Letter Praises Progress and Republican Resolve 1886
In Erie the writer notes a vast brass manufactory by Henry and Charles Jarecki, employing 400 workers on one acre, with plans expanding to five acres. He foresees rapid city growth, a population rise toward 50,000 by 1890, and urges continued Republican support as Erie and Warren counties remain party strongholds.
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Erie
United States
Henry Jarecki
Charles
Presque Isle Bay
Buffalo
Cleveland
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Maine
Commonwealth
Warren
Dalmiling UY Advertises Flour and Feed Market
The notice lists weekly corrected prices from Warren Mills Co for flour and feed items. Prices cover White Wheat, Conewango, Snow Flake, Cyclone, Graham, Corn MEAL, bolted corn meal, feed, bran and packaging, with 40 barrel and 25 cent per barrel extras and changes subject to grain market fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mills Co
Conewango
Prices paid and charged by Warren dealers in local goods
Corrected weekly data from Geo. P. Orr & Co lists apples butter beans onions and potatoes prices paid by Warren dealers with per unit amounts. It also shows prices charged by Warren dealers for sugar coffee tea molasses syrup rice kerosene oil and seeds with per unit figures and barrels.
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Geo. P. Orr & Co
Warren
Y. Hyson
Rio
N. C
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Warren Mail Fe
Home Matters
Casadaga
Market Street
Mike Eckhardt
Cheney
McKain
Liberty Street
Dunn Bros
Jenny Glade
J. Eysinger
C. P. Northrop
Ed Bell
Florence Sill
Frank Horrigan
Wm. Hazelton
Reynolds
I. A. Whitney
Pittsfield
Post Office
Smerebaugh & Co
Horrigan
Foster
Utter
N.G. P
U.S
Col. P. D. Perchment
Trunkey
Burgess
Omaha
Neb
C. W. Stone
August Morck
Irvine H. Eddy
Louisville
O. Starrett
Robert Parrish
Pine Grove
W. W. Painter
A. O. U. W. Hall
Defrees
Bellfontaine, O
Rogers
A. G. Ross
Meadville
W. M
Titusville
Geo. F. Stott
L. T. Bishop
Warren Lodge
M. M. Seybolt
Sheffield Lodge
Allentown
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Harrison Allen
Fred Cobham
Fargo
J. Page
Y. M.C. A. Convention
Boots and Shoes
C. P. Norrhrop’s
C. P. Norriror
Theopore Messner’s
Oty Warren, Pa
C. H. Meacham & Co
111Th Penn
Rieg
Corydon
Edwards of
R. 8 Borland of
Corry
Brother Irwin
Evening News
Jerusalem
Franklin Spectator
New York, Penn. and Ohio Railway
Missouri
Nebraska
Texas
Minnesota
H. M. Putnam
Russell
Bertha McConkey
N. R. Luce
John O’neil
Clarendon
Henry Houck
Iea
San
Stoneham
Spring Creek
E. C. Kingsley
E. W
Stilson Hill
Irvineton
George Metzgar
Metzgar
Franklin
N. Y
Butler
Cochranton
Conneautville
Stoneboro
Parker
Dunkirk
Fredonia
C. P. Henry
Grocer
Stevens—Culver
Fentonville, N. Y
W. F. Moore
J. P
Mr. Valentine Stevens
Lottie Culver
Warren, Pa
Dieson
George P. Miller
Nicholine
Frederick Oieson
Rowley
Claud
E. D. Rowley
C. P. NorTuHr
Dalmiling UY
T. W. McNett
Hickory Street
General Produce Market
OF the
Warren County Fair Association
Band of Western Indians
Prof. Hunt
Miss Hunt
Geo
P. Orr
A S. Dalrymple
G. C. Hamilton
Fisher Block
O. H. Hunter & Son
A. Siegel & Sons
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
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