Warren Home and Community Notes Stir Local Life
Sunday brought Chautauqua and Casadaga guests to Warren. New houses on Water street near the foot bridge. Watson Hose Co. to Bradford with 25 members. G A R encampment at Gettysburg August 25 31. library work includes Struthers volumes from 1795. Struthers Library roof being slated. Wetmore installs stone sidewalk downtown. Rev Brown to preach at Presbyterian. gas plant planned by Warren Light and Heat Co. bridge towers under repair. Telegraphers Brotherhood benefit sale aided by Hunter & Son. local weddings, Anchor Oil Co officers, and church fundraising urged. merchants promote goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Charles Barth
Water Street
Watson Hose Co
Bradford
Warren Corner
B. J. Morningstar
Foot Bridge
Warren
Gettysburg
Warren Library
Struthers
Warren Fire
Struthers Library
L. D. Wetmore
Kent
Slater
Cogswell’s
Mr. Brown
Missouri
Nephaw
R. Brown
Presbyterian Church
James Brown
Otter
Warren Light and Heat Company
Wes
Telegraphers Brotherhood of Jarren
Hunter & Son
Messrs. H
Sersall
W. Hi. Johnson
J. A. Cadwallader
L. H. Smith
J.J. Vandercrift
T. J. Vandercrift
J. Db. Archbold
KE. T. Johnson
W. H. Johnson
8. Comfort
H. Y. Pickering
K. B. Grandin
Personal notices from Warren and region
Will Gross visits Allegheny Spring. Mrs Holiday visits Belle Hagarty at Sugar Grove. Miss Emma Benzino calls on Miss Clara Kelley in Buffalo. Miss Mollie Chester of Reno visits Miss Anna Sill. John H. Hull departs to Chautauqua. F M Abbott arrives from Abbott Mississippi. many appearances by residents visiting relatives, relocating, or attending events across Warren, Erie, Jamestown, and Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gross
Allegheny Spring
Holiday
Belle Hagarty
Sugar Grove
Emma Benzino
Clara Kelley
Buffalo
Mollie Chester
Reno
Nev
Anna Sill
John H. Hull
Variety Hall
Chautauqua
F. M. Abbott, Esq
Abbott
Mississippi
Warren
Roxie Thomas
Jennie
Missouri
Ed Pierce
Smethport
D. Cornen
Connecticut
P. S. Allen
J. Allen Maxwell
Titusville
Alice Popple
Erie
Alice Parmlee
D. M. Gross
Baltimore
Barry
West Point
M. Waters
Fannie Harrington
Albion
W. D. Slinckley
G. R. Starr
Jamestown
Morrison
Corry
Henry Brann
W. A
P. B. Hinckel
Charlie
Sirdie Cornelius
Ed. Moore
Annie Holman
Columbus, C
M. Mead’s
Frank Wood
Grand Valley
Waukesha Springs
Mortimer
Hull
East Brady
James Berger
C. S. Deming
Mt. Olivet
Matt
M. Mead
Wisconsin
Mead
Henry Danforth
Dr. Baker
Messrs
James Metcalfe
Cincinnati
Gaines Hutchinson
Newport
H. S. Thomas
A. Wetmore
Court House
W. A. Rankin
P. Doerr
Lutheran Church
Pittsburg Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church
C. W.stone
R. B. Stone
Bradford
David Beaty
Weston
California
Washington
Stone
Warren Union School Opens with Large Attendance Expected
The Warren Union School begins Monday September 3 with unusually high attendance as Prof. Miller reports daily applications for boarding and chores for board. He requests families to contact him if they can board a teacher or high school pupil. The building has been repaired and repainted and prospects for a prosperous year are good. The notice also promotes local shoe and clothing sales and urges readers to shop at Geo. Ball for bargains and to try imported cigars at L. G. Noyes’ drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Union School
Prof. Miller
Miller
C. Smith & Son
Saller, Lewin & Co
Philo
J. H. Byrnes
Rochester
N. Y
Reynolds Bros
Couch & Wisner
Geo. Ball
Warren
L. G. Noyes
Corydon
Sunderland & Payne
Elmira
Steadman & White
F. J. Morrison
J. Dalrymple
J. Stearns
Arkansas
K. Jaquay
Washington Street
N. Mead
Wright
J. Roper
G. Bennett
River Street
J. Rogers
James Crooks
Belle
Cummings
Felton
Ark
Taylor
Smethport
L. Merihew’s
Clark Way
W. Brown
Salamanca
Dr. Hollister
Albert
Limestone
Warren Ball Club Dominates Mercers In Easy 12 to 8 Victory
Base Ball Still boomed in Warren as the Warren Club beat Mercer of Oil City 12 to 8 last Tuesday. Friday Mercer returned and Warren let them win 8 to 5, the Mercers’ first win in seven games. Upcoming schedule includes a match with Niles Club and a planned large ground from the Irvine estate. The Erie Club lineup includes Corry, Warren, Bradford, Titusville, Oil City, Franklin, Mercer, New Castle, Sharon, Youngstown, Ashtabula on a touring circuit. In the pennant race Cleveland leads, followed by Providence, Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, New York, Detroit and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Mercer
Oil City
Mercers
Niles Club
Irvine
D. M. Davis
Erie Club
Corry
Bradford
Titusville
Franklin
D A V P R R Excursion and Picnic Planned August 23
The D A V P R R lodges plan a five hour excursion from Warren to Point Chautauqua on Thursday August 23 for the fourth annual reunion of Pennsylvania and New York lodges. The Warren train leaves at 8 58 a m and returns at 9 p m with lunch and speakers expected. Grand Recorder Wm McNair of Pittsburg is among the notable speakers. Non members may join. tickets from C C Thompson or at the depot. Fare is 1 25. grounds free. tickets valid six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Point Chautauqua
Pennsylvania
New York
Warren
D. A. Vv. & Depot
Beaver's Brigade Returns From Conneaut Lake Camp
Beavers Brigade arrives by boat and rail from Conneaut Lake after a weeklong camp. Company I of Warren led with 48 men. the 16th regiment had a full ten companies totaling over 450 men. Gen. Beaver and Pattison headquarters and a large crowd attended. a drowning incident for Thomas Dawkins marred the event. The grand review marked the end of the N G P picnic with thousands in attendance and I Company praised for marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut Lake
Warren
Parmlee
Miller
Knapp
Borne
16Th
Wiley
Storey
Beaver
Gov. Pattison
Hartranft
Thomas Dawkins
Pittsburg
Grand Review
Harrisburg
I” Co
16Th Regt
A Puzzling Trust And A Candid Rant On Children
The piece mocks the executor of Gen. Ditmars Lancaster bequest as a “puzzling trust” and questions what children are meant to do. It critiques modern youth behavior, laments wasted funds, and argues the $65,000 should be invested for long-term careful consideration rather than immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Press
Gen. Ditmars
Lancaster
Albany Knickerbocker Praises Forepaughs Big Show Coming Friday
The Albany Knickerbocker extols Forepaughs forthcoming Friday event with knights and ladies on parade at the hip podrome. Describes elephants, camels, ponies, parroting acts, the snake charmer, Lloyd brothers bareback riding, Little Ail Right, Herbert brothers, Samson Jackendorfer, Adelaide Gordona, Lottie Aymer, Lizzie Aguzzle, Leonati on a spider bicycle, Jeronimo Bell, Frederick Cooke on equines, Lizzie Deacon, and other feats. Also notes local ads for wallpaper and hats and Wells tooth paste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Knickerbocker
Lloyd Brothers
Herbert Brothers
Samson
Herr Jackendorfer
Adelaide Gordona
Lottie Aymer
Lizzie Aguzzle
Jeronimo Bell
Frederick Cooke
Lizzie Deacon
Obituary of Robert Dennison Civil War veteran and banker
Robert Dennison aged 39 died August 15 1883 in Warren after illness. He served as Captain in the 9th New York Cavalry, lost part of his leg in 1864, and later became Postmaster and banker. He married Josephine Waters in 1868 and left three children. Funeral services were heavily attended with military and civic tributes. The Citizens National Bank and Warren Oil Exchange issued condolence resolutions praising his integrity and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dennison
New York
Dr. Mott
Mr. Dennison
Hon
James Dennison
Farmington
Ottawa
Canada
9Th
N. Y. Cavalry
Winchester
Baltimore
Miner
Buffalo
Warren
Citizens National Bank
Josephine Waters
M. Waters Esq
Allen
P. Johnson
Robt. Dennison
Warren Oil Exchange
Capt
Dennison
Aoe
Aody
Warren Mailand Ledger
Oil City Derrick
Bradford Era
Titusville Herald
CoAs
Dinsmoor
I, S. Alden
Joan M. Arters
D. Robison
Chuas
E. Goodwin
Captain Robert Dennison Dies After Amputation
Captain Robert Dennison, cashier of Citizens National Bank of Warren, Pa., died in New York City from complications after leg amputation. A Civil War veteran wounded in battle, he faced years of pain before his death at age and honor, leaving a grieving family and many friends in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dennison
Citizens National Bank of Warren
Albemarle Hotel
New York
Capt. Dennison
Capt
Dennison
Warren
Myron Waters
Titusville
Citizens National Bank of
New York City
Oil City
Pittsfield and Tidioute Baseball Opens Season in Borough Action
Pittsfields defeated Tidioutes by four runs in the opening game last Friday. Tidioute, new to the league, lost as expected in their first contest. A later match saw Tidioute beat a picked nine 25 to 13. Other town news notes new buildings, street changes, and social events as of August 17 1883 with residents and merchants referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfields
Tidioutes
Tidioute
Pittsfielders
Tidioute Chair Co
New York
Corney
A. Dunn
Miss McCloskey
Olean
RE. A. Culver
County and Vicinity News From Chautauqua County
Reports span a Chautauqua County reunion at Point Chautauqua on August 29 and 30, railroad connections between Pittsburg Kane and the P and E Railroad, a Jamestown store changeover with De Forest Weld in charge, a lecture by Rev. T T Everett in Chautauqua, planned Niagara rapids stunt by Capt J D Rhodes, a Knights of Labor event in Oil City, Sugar Grove Fair dates September 11 to 13 with liberal premiums, Jamestown printers strike over a lady compositor, and local reactions to fair and labor topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Chautauqua Co
Point Chautauqua
Pittsburg
Kane
S. Briggs
Russellburg
de Forest Weld
Jamestown
N. Y
Weld
Rhodes
Titusville
Knights of Labor
Battery Armory
Oil City
Tim Hagerty
Warren
Sugar Grove
Youngsville and Irvington Picnics Patchwork of Local News
A chorus of local brief items reports Youngsville residents picnicking and others attending a temperance event at Irvington. Notables like C C Siggins and Ed Smith are mentioned along with visits from Ohio and Michigan, fishing on Chautauqua Lake, and upcoming weddings.
District numbering and fire alarm signals defined
The text assigns districts in Warren borough by street boundaries with District No 1 east of Liberty street, District No 2 from Laurel to Liberty, and District No 3 west of Laurel. It specifies fire alarm signals for each district: general alarm plus one, two, or three taps respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Borough
Liberty Street
Laurel Street
Liberty
Town Fair Dates Across Pennsylvania Listings
A series of fair and exposition dates are shown for multiple towns including Jamestown Butler Sharon Erie Titusville Mercer Sharon and Erie with events spanning September to October. Notable entries include Pittsburg Exposition running September 6 to October 15 and Red House in October.
Special examinations for teachers in Youngsville and Warren
A special exam is set for Youngsville on August 295 and Warren on September 3 to assist fall term teachers lacking valid certificates. Co D Arrip notes. Geo Ball offers a stylish suit line. N K Wendelboe promotes wallpapering and painting with skilled workers and prompt service at Liberty street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Warren
Co. D. Arrip
Geo. Ball’s
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Spring and Summer Clothing by Jacob Keller
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers an immense stock of imported and domestic cloths in spring and summer styles. Dress and business suits, spring overcoats, and neat pants are available with low prices and warrantied fit. Rooms on second floor corner of Second and Liberty streets Warren Pa. MecNett & Co. present a large line of chamber and parlor suits at rock bottom prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
MecNett & Co
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office 1883 List
The Warren Post Office in Warren County Pa announces unclaimed letters as of Aug 18 1883. Recipients include Anderson August Howard D M Ambrose Kittie Hobbs Benj Bradley Maggie Macaley Lotty Braly Cora Mueller Annie Barry Mrs Pat Martin Henry 8 Curtis Mines Martin H C Davis Mrs Anna Murrey M G Davis Mrs Orra Hearn Will Ernst F H OBrien Kate Farrell A J Park Sally Fenern John Robinson L C Harvey Lizzie Seigrist Mrs John Johnson Will H Smith C R Lawson A G Storam L KF Hedges Lloyd Wirmer Brock Yong Yang. Call with date of advertising or letters will go to Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Warren Co
Anderson
August Howard
D. M. Ambrose
Kittie Hobbs
Benj. Bradley
Maggie Macaley
Lotty Braly
Cora Mueller
Annie Barry
Pat Martin
Henry
Curtis
Mines Martin
H.C. Davis
Anna Murrey
M. G. Davis
Orra
Hearn
Will Ernst
F. H. O'Brien
Kate Farrell
A. J. Park
Sally Fenern
John Robinson
L.C. Harvey
Lizzie Seigrist
John Johnson
Will H. Smith
C. R. Lawson
A. G. Storam
L. KF. Hedges
Lloyd Wirmer
Brock Yong Yang
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
McNett & Co
Cyrus Brown
Judge Johnson’s
Brown
N. P. Miller
Philadelphia
Base
A. O. U. W. Excursion
Beaver’'S Brigade
L. G. Noyrs
Captain Dennison
Saal Ue
Irvington
C. C. Siggins
Ed Smith
Mr. Garfield
A. N. Camp
Ohio
R. E. Brown
Alexander
Eddie
Brokenstraw
Garfield
Arird
Warren County
Youngville
L. J. Kinnear
Sheffield
Corwen
R. P. Davis
Johnnie Davis
Carrier
Chautauqua Lake
Nellie Buchanan
S. L. Blodget
Michigan
Ada E. Jackson
Milton Dunham
Dunham
Chet K. Mead
Dubuque
Iowa
Henry Brace
Allie McKinney
Butler
Btookville
Stoneboro
Pittsburg Exposition
Sharon
Conneautville
Parker City
Red House
Cochranton
Lorenz Klokner
Catharine Traub
Science, Mathematics and Literature
Turriion
A. B. Miller
O. H. Hunter & Son
Warren, Pa
the Merchant Tailoring Department
Keystone Clothing CO
SOL. Cohn & CO
Keystone Clothiers and Hatters
Carver Louse
Unn
Rochester School of
P. Greenland
Mammothl Furniture
Front Street
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel
Laurel
Nti
T. H. Nevin & Co’s
Pioneer
T. H. Nevin & CO
P. O
Western Ay
Allegheny, Pa
Ls. CG
Noyes
Cyclopedias Encyclopedias
Rymno
American Cyclopedia
Encyclopedias Cyclopedias
Union and Normal
H. H. Cumings
F. Hoge
B. F. Branch
W. A. Hall & CO
Third Street
Penn’a
N. K. Wendleboe
Davis’ Drug Store
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