Warren cycle path project and Universal Literature center
The Warren Cycle Path Association organized with officers E. D. Wetmore president and D. F. A. Wheelock vice president. Plans call for building a path to Irvine on which cyclists and supporters are urged to contribute. A Youngsville Irvine cinderpath meeting appointed officers and road committee to start construction. Universal Literature center formed with officers Mrs. W. M. Lindsey president and Mrs. Jas. O. Parmlee vice president. More than twenty joined, studying Egyptian to American literature at a total cost of 3.75 dollars for one year membership and Progress magazine. The piece also covers the 4A. R. encampment in Warren with a $1.80 rail fare and a nine hour parade including 50,000 veterans, plus G. A. R. sessions and activity. Highlights feature notable women leading the Ladies organization and broader events surrounding McKinley era guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cycle Path
Warren Cycle Path Association
E. D. Wetmore
D. F. A. Wheelock
W. C. Watson
F. K. Russell
F. EK. Windsor
A. C
Roy Venelius
W. C. Neill
D. B.A. Wheelock
Irvneton
Youngsville
Irvineton
Dr. Jacobs
W. J Mead
J. A. Sagerdahl
F. D. Kinnear
Dr. Hay
W. J. Mead
Warren
Chicago
Defthick
University Association of Chicago
H. Hi
C. Thompson
Fannie M. Smith
Acterian
Warre Centre
Egypt
America
Buffalo
Warren County
4A. R
McKinley
Warren Post
Hooker Avenue Inne
R. H
Local notes from Warren include social visits and events
Articles report residents visiting Jamestown and Philadelphia rail service gains, Chautauqua activities, birthday observances for Mrs. Waters and a court janitor, school schedules, and several social gatherings by Warren women with tours, concerts, and progressive bicycle party events.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending August 18 1987
Transfers cover estates and persons in Clarendon Warren Glade Mead Sheffield Kin zua Conewango Pleasant and Sugar Grove. Transactions include C B Elston estate to Sarah E Bradley 200 Evangelical Association to W C Averill 1 and several deeds to E W Campbell Bertha Roberts and others with prices ranging from 1 to 5500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Elston
Sarah E. Bradley Clarendon
Evangelical Asso
W. C. Averill
Limestone
W. J. Knapp
B. G. Morrison
Glade
Belle F. Shawkey
E. W. Campbell
Warren
Fred W. Edmunds
Bertha Roberts
Columbus
Rosy B. Jones
Thos. J. Stuart
Sugar Grove
Geo. Horton
Byron B. Horton
Sheffield
E. L. Butterfield
South Penn Oil Co
Mead
A. B. Butterfield
Same
Kinzua
N. P. Curtis
Marion L. Lasher
Conewango
Nora Haff
Traverse Jurors On Third Monday September 20 1897
A list of jurors summoned for the Third Monday on September 20 1897 includes Ayling Jesse farmer Triumph Barber H T accountant Warren Bartech Fred farmer Pittsfield Beck Martin farmer Farmington Ball LE farmer Sugar Grove Tp Boughton F W clerk Warren Becker B producer Mead Bush LD farmer Columbus Tp Barton Chauncey laborer Sheffield Clark JW laborer Pine Grove Chapman Lewis farmer Freehold Childs DJ laborer Triumph Devore Luke farmer Triumph Dixon FH druggist Warren Donaldson James producer Sheffield Downing GH sawyer Tidioute Fitch D farmer Eldred Fitzpatrick Frank blacksmith Corydon Fogle JE farmer Kinzua Gordon HL landlord Spring Creek Gregory BG merchant Warren Gray ER laborer Pleasant Hadlock Geo lumberman Pittsfield Homer Wm chair maker Warren Hull John H merchant Warren Hodges WL farmer Glade Howard Bert W agent Columbus Boro Hillman Jas farmer Sugar Grove Tp Johnson WB merchant Cherry Grove Jeffords CL carpenter Sheffield Keegan Wm producer Warren King JH merchant Kinzua Lummis Geo farmer Sugar Grove Tp Martin WC farmer Elk Marsh Chas carpenter Warren O Mara Thos farmer Pine Grove Pierce Oliver farmer Eldred Rockey Jas farmer Conewango Simmins Perry farmer Columbus Tp Stoneberg Sd blacksmith Conewango Smith OH farmer Spring Creek Stuart Scott laborer Sugar Grove Boro Simpson Robi druggist Clarendon Wetmore Ed lumberman Warren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse
Ayling
Jesse
Farmer
Triumph
Barber
H. T
Warren
Bartech
Fred
Pittsfield
Beck
Martin
Farmington
Ball
L. E
Sugar Grove
Boughton
F. W
Becker
Mead
Bush
L. D
Columbus
Barton
Chauncey
Sheffield
Clark
J. W
Pine Grove
Chapman
Lewis
Freehold
Childs
D. J
Devore
Luke
Dixon
F. H
Donaldson
James
Downing
G. H
Sawyer
Tidioute
Fitch
Eldred
Fitzpatrick
Frank
Blacksmith
Corydon
Fogle
J. E
Kinzua
Gordon
H. L
Spring Creek
Gregory
B. G
Gray
E. R
Pleasant
Hadlock
Geo
Homer
Hull
John H
Hodges
W. L
Glade
Howard
Bert W
Columbus Boro
Hillman
Jas
Johnson
W. B
Cherry Grove
Jeffords
C. L
Carpenter
Keegan
King
J. H
Lummis
W. C
Elk
Marsh
Chas
O’mara
Thos
Pierce
Oliver
Rockey
Conewango
Simmins
Perry
Stoneberg
Smith
O. H
Stuart
Scott
Boro
Simpson
Robi
Clarendon
Wetmore
Lumberman
New Homes Rise Across Towns Including Lanphere and Reed
The article notes multiple new residences under construction or near completion. B M Lanphere’s house at Hazel Street is finished and occupied. J G Brown adds a two story extension on High Street. John Grindlay builds a stylish home for F E Reed on Nesmith lot. J H Horton advances a Market and Fifth street residence. A J Mair prepares a double tenement on Second Street near East, with J B Offerle as contractor and W W Rankin starting a frame house on the Watson lot. Additional homes planned in East Side and Richland Pleasant Tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Lanphere
Hazel Street
Nesmith
Liberty
High Streets
Market
Fifth Streets
J. H. Horton
Market Street
Second Street
A. J. Mair
J.B. Offerle
W. W. Rankin
Watson Lot
Will Watson
Ludlow Barn
Richland, Pleasant Tp
Notable deaths and regional notices from Tidioute area
Mary Turner aged 92 died at her daughter's residence on Aug 12 in Tidioute. Katherine Henian aged 97 died on Aug 6 on McAuley hill. Mary Alf aged 62 years 7 months 4 days died Aug 6. Rebecca Wolfe widow of M D Wolfe died Aug 12 of heart failure. leaves three young children. E B Grandin and G W Grandin depart for Wyoming mountains. M M Fenner of Fredonia joined them. A special train to the National Grand Army encampment in Buffalo departs Aug 23 at 7 am from Tidioute. fare 2.75, return by Aug 31. free quarters for comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidioute
Columbus Gardner
Mary Turner
McAuley Hill
Katherine Henian
Mary
J. A. Alf
Rebecca
M. D. Wolfe
E. B. Grandin
G. W. Grandin
Wyoming
Sheridan
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N. Y
National Grand Army
Buffalo
Oil City
Take Care of the Boys and Public Sale Highlight
A columnist warns that neglecting boys leads to social ills and a growing brood of loafers. The piece compares a bull pup kept at home to a boy turned loose, then notes a recent public sale in Columbus Pennsylvania with over 200 attendees, selling building, furniture, books and assessments at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. A. U
Columbus
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
The advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the sole internal remedy. It asserts the medicine works on the blood and mucous surfaces and offers one dollar if it fails, with sales through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ada
Ohio
What's in a Name Comfort Ease and Corn Cure
A product labeled as a name brand medicine promises comfort and ease for ailment by corn relief. It notes affordable price at 15 cents per bottle and guarantee by druggists.
Fragmentary Note on China and Basalt Trade
The unreadable text mentions China and basalt stock but provides no clear event or details. No names, dates, or places are identifiable.
Wrightsville Notes Show Local Visitors and Growth
Correspondence from Wrightsville reports frequent visits from residents of Titusville and Suction to town landmarks. Maud Yates visited Pittsfield and Chautauqua. Maud and Mrs. Wright spent a week away. A new stage driver began mail service on Aug 2, and merchants note rising trade as a Columbus Street store opens amid town improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Titusville
Gleason
Walker
Lundy
Eests
Gertie Maguire Madge
Miss Crans
Orr Wright
Jamestown
Fancher
Maud Yates
Pittsfield
A Ae
Wright
Chautauqua
Joseph Sliter
Pleasantville
del Gross
Rouse Hospital
Mr. Dearborn
Columbus St
Putnamville Social Notes Span Visits and Upcoming Events
Mr and Mrs A H Hinsdale of Sugar Grove visited friends here over the weekend. Mrs D W D Dorn and daughter from Jamestown were guests of M B Spaksy. Frank Danford of Dexterville NY is visiting in Lander. H C Dorn of Sugar Grove was in town. Mrs D J Mahan from Youngville stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs H A Braley. A Putnam and wife visit Wattsburg for a few weeks. C Rowland went to Ohio. Agnes Clark of Jackson Run guests last week. Ivan Greenland from Warren spends weeks nearby. Ice cream social at A G Marsh reported a good time. Thurber reunion set for Aug 31 at Hiram Thurber’s home. Farmington schools begin Aug 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hinsdale
Sugar Grove
H. P. Greenland
Warren
D. W. D. Dorn
Jamestown
M. B. Spaksy
Frank Danford
Dexterville
N. Y
H. C. Dorn
A. G. Marsh
Thurber
Hiram Thurber
Farmington
Local Notes Highlight Visitors And Community Events
Miss Agnes Account from Philadelphia visited several days. Mrs. Goodwin hosts her sister Mrs. Tarbox from Minneapolis. Roe Munford of West Virginia stayed with his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and daughter Clara visited in Warren. A dime social for the Lutheran Church was held at Mrs. August Johnson’s. The Lutheran picnic is set for next Friday at Mr. Hagle’s grove starting at 1:04 PM. Master Meazor moved his mill to Mr. Brooks and will begin sawing next week. Mr. Howard’s home welcomed a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Account
Philadelphia
Creek Rescue and Local Updates Near Sheffield
Four children aged eight to twelve waded in a creek near Shanty street and vanished one by one before a larger girl pulled all to safety. Other local items include a punch incident with John Shriner, property changes by Andrew J. Anderson, pension grant notices for Evert Evertson’s children, a nephew’s funeral at Rasselas, and various local movements and visits in Corry and Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shriner
Sheffield
Justice Secor
Andrew J. Anderson
J. A. Anundson
A. Secor
Evert Evertson
Wm. Haven
Rasselas
Michael Weidert
Shriner
Sheffield House
Will Leroy
Chautauqua
Leslie Secor
Corry
A. W. Franklin
Swedish Mission Church
Buffalo
Maud Bouton
C. E. Nelson
Gustafson & Nelson
Scranton
Canning Tip Says No Preheating Jars
Em lerton News advises a simple fruit canning method to avoid jar breakage. Tie a twine to a silver spoon or knife, place in a cold jar, pour in hot fruit, then remove the implement and seal immediately. The method promises no jar breakage and easy sealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emlenton News
Gold discoveries spark talk of remote mining bets
The article notes new gold finds near Olean and in Crawford County, Pa, arguing gold exists across the United States but in unprofitable quantities. Mint Director Preston warns thousands have been lost seeking profitable veins, urging caution before investing in Cattaraugus mining schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
Crawford County
Preston
Union
United States
Wallpaper Stockled in Warren at Rowland and Sons
W C Rowland and Sons advertise the largest and most complete stock of wall paper in Warren located at the Exchange block. The notice urges readers to visit their store for value and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
RowLand & 80 Exchange
Corry Fair Dates Involving Erie and Sheffield Rail Stops
Corry hosts the rural agricultural fair from August 31 to September 3 with tickets via Erie and Sheffield intermediate stations. Passengers may travel to Corry and return by September 4 under the transport plan.
Why August Weddings Are Few, Society Writer Explains
A society writer notes the scarcity of August weddings stems from unsettled fashion and timing not bad luck. He argues brides find late summer wardrobes too summer worn and too early for autumn ensembles, limiting marriage plans.
Marriages of Stuart Hall and two other couples
In Warren New York and Jamestown Frewsburg ceremonies held in August 1897, Rev. J W Smith officiated Stuart Hall wedding uniting John Grant Stuart of New York City with Florence C Hall of Warren Archiel M Baker of Lena Pa wed Lena Hanson of Glade Pa, and William Bailey wed Mary Brennan of Lander Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart—Hall
Iin Warren
Tuseday Noon
J. W. Smith
John Grant Stuart
New York City
Florence C. Hall
Warren
Baken—Hanson
Jamestown
N. Y
E. P. Mahoney
J. P
Archie M. Baker
Liena
Lena Hanson
Glade
Bailey — Brennan
Frewsburg
N.Y
W. D. Fulton
William Bailey
Mary Brennan
Lander
Mrs H McLaughlin 21 Buried in New York City
McLaughlin widow at Cooper Tract on August 12 1897 daughter of Alexander Thompson aged 21 years buried in New York City.
Keller Birth in Conewango Township
In Conewango township on August 12 1897 Mr and Mrs Ed Keller welcomed a daughter born to their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Conewango Township
Aug
Ed. Keller
Postal Cards And Humorous Snippets From A Past Issue
A jumble of wry quotes and small notices spans divorce decree phrases, a folk saying about loitering men and women, a patent medicine ad for Dr E Ditcheons Anti Diuretic, and witticisms about social roles plus a quip about building a bridge to eternity from Kane Republican.
Excursion Train To Buffalo Niagara Falls And Toronto
The D A V and P R R offers a two day trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and a five day trip to Toronto. A special train departs Warren at 8 25 PM with round trip fares of $2 for Buffalo Niagara Falls and $3 for Toronto. Tickets good for return on the Niagara Falls special at 6 PM or on any regular train the evening of Toronto travel. For tickets contact agents or H Parry Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Warren
H. Parry
Gen. Agt
N. Y
Complete Pennsylvania Railroad Tour to Yellowstone Park
The Personally conducted tour departs New York on September 2 with eight days in Yellowstone. Passengers travel in Pullman cars both directions, with stops through St Paul and Chicago. Round trip rates 235 dollars from New York and nearby cities, 230 from Pittsburgh, covering all expenses. Apply for full itineraries at 1196 Broadway New York or Geo. W. Boyd Philadelphia Broad Street Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Yellowstone National Park
Rockies
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
St. Paul
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Warren Street Fair Excursion Rates Announced
Warren hosts a street fair August 25 to 28 with reduced excursion fares offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad from Erie Ridgway and nearby points to Warren. A special train runs at 11 PM August 26 27 and 28 to Sheffield and intermediate stations. James city and Lake Erie routes cited with varied returns and weekend tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Street Fair
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Erie
Ridgway
Warren
Sheffield
Seasonal fair dates listed for multiple towns
The schedule shows fair dates for Warren Corry Wattsburg Butler Parker's Landing Greenville Washington Stoneboro Cambridge Conneautville Clarion Mercer from late August to late September with varying start and end days. The notes list the towns and the corresponding fair windows in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Corry
Wattsburg
Butler
Parker’s Landing
Greenville
Washington
Stoneboro
Cambridge
Conneautville
Clarion
Mercer
Empire State Express Fastest Train to New York and Beyond
Connections and accommodations praised. Direct Buffalo links with the Empire State Express via the New York Central, the fastest train to Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany and New York. Buy tickets through D A V P agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Alban
New York
G. A. R. Excursion to Buffalo Rates and Schedule
G A R excursion via D A V P R and A R accounts for Buffalo meeting. On sale August 21 23 good for return Aug 24 31. Round trip fares from Frewsburg 1.45 Russell 1.70 Warren 1.80 Irvington 1.90 Youngsville 1.95 Pittsfield 2 Garland 2.10 Titusville 2.40. Special Titusville to Buffalo train 10:30 a.m. Aug 23. Further details from agents. D C Moon Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Frewsburg
Russell
Warren
Irvington
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland
Titusville
D.C. Moon
Mrs. Casemere's repair shop promising quality
When you want clothing repaired visit Mrs Casemere at 305 Second St next to the Mail Office. Prices are low and work is first class. She sews rips and patches so garments look better than new. Call for service.
Erie Railroad Low Fares to Buffalo Return
The Erie railroad offers extremely low return rates to Buffalo with tickets sold Aug 21 to 24 from all stations. Tickets are valid for return from Buffalo without restriction until Aug 31 and may be extended to Sept 20 by filing with the Joint Agent of the Terminal Lines in Buffalo. Erie agents provide details. Mansion House rear listed as contact, E. W. Sealy manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Buffalo
Erie
Erie R A excursion tickets to Nashville advertised
May first through October thirty first the Erie R A offers sale of excursion tickets to Nashville and return at extremely low rates. Inquiries should be made with any Erie ticket agent for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie R. A
Nashville
Erie
Nearer Perfection In Low Price Cash System
A retailer highlights a constant aim to lower prices while maintaining quality. The message asserts that higher weekly sales enable greater affordability and quality, claiming superior goods compared with nearby competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nrtrad
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
A vintage advertisement proclaims South American Nervine as a universal stomach cure and nerve aid that never fails. It promises instant relief and a sunny heart, urging readers to buy Warren's Corn Cure and other remedies from local druggists at 15 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akevas
Lovely
Oeere & Saneruggists
Warren
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Warren Mail
Warrer, PA
Home Matters
Franklin
Marionville, Forest Co
Meadville
Recreation Park
Justice Cycle Co
Tts
Carver House
James Edwards
C. W. King- Kelley
Freeman House
Sixth Streets
Dixson
F’. H. Dixson
East Side
perenne tar ‘G. Sealth & &'e\Shoe Store
Jack
Jill
Puck
Epira Okgk
George Maltby
W. A. TaLbor
Cape May
Anna Rockwell
John and
Lawrence Offerle
Illinois
Gus Jones
James Apple
Cincinnati
David Holt
R. J. Weld
State Board of Agriculture
Jane Swift
N. R. Thompson
Jamestown Journal
Jane Waters
Allegheny Springs
Y.P.S.C.E
Evangelical Church
A. Mintzer
Children’s Aid Society
R. Brown
Pres. C. A
Warren, Pa
Wetmore Hose Co
E.D. Wetmore
John J. Henderson
D. W. Phillips
James W. Hannen
Foxburg
Kane
Lavura Snyder
Tacoma
Wash
Puget Sound University
Dorothy Jackson
Clarion Normal School
Jackson
J. G. Curtis
Ludlow
David Curtis
Newneta Conn
Valentine
Court House
Our County Institution
Chautauqua Choir
District of Columbia
Canada
Pennsylvania
Armory
A. Wright
Warren Co
Westfield
Warren Fire Police
National Guard of Pennsylvania
10Th Regiment
J. E. Barnett
Col
Jas. B. Streator
Streator
Sams
D. D. Alden
Jamestown Business College
Peter Matson
Titusville Journal
W. L. Mac Gowan
Fifth Street
Miss Dreager
Robertson
Georg Vorwerck
Anna Sill
J. P. Jefferson
J. O. Parmlee
H. EK. Brown
China
Tian
Basalt Tock
Wrightsville
Putnamville
Agrcultural Rural Society
E. Detchon
Noyes
New York Sun
Snagge
W. H. Brown
Kane Republican
Yellowstone Park
Chautauqua Lake
Chau
J. & L. E. and Haut. Steamboat Co
Ee. N. Y
Point Chautauqua
Allen
Shoe Liberty
Postoffice
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
Ansion House
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Water Street
Tennessee
Erlusius
Siegfried & CO
Armstrong & McKelvey
Rio
Java
Japan
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty St
First National Bank
Bockwell
Penn’a
Wucadda
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. BR. Freeman
C. Sigel
Fehlman
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Baltzinger, Block
George Smith
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters
PU Leeen, PA
Philadelphia Weekly
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
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Hunter’s
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Water St
H. S. Thomas
East St
D. A.V
Telephone
Rowland & Sons
Rowland Jer D
W. GC
Rowlands Trees
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