Local notices and events from Warren Mail August 24 1886
The issue notes gas bill concerns and oil price moves, a Niagara Hose Company excursion, and a call for Co I troops to report at the target range. It reports marriage licenses issued, fair preparations, and invitations for a Julia Lauffer and George Heintz wedding. It also covers a depot accident, scalp bond payments, Lutheran pastor absence, fair promotion, and mail theft prosecution plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Hose Company
Buffalo
Siegfried
Co. I
Watson Hose Co
Meadville
Corry
Recorder’s Office
Warren County
York State
Personal notices from town and visits around
Local social notes list Prof August Merck at Chau tauqua and Mrs A B Kehr visiting Buffalo. It records arrivals home from the east, Rheumatism illness, business trips, visits to Rochester and Cincinnati, and several travel plans to Pittsburgh Youngstown and Corry. It notes editorial visits, health improvements, and local business moves at Goodman Co. and Noyes drug store with many family and regimental reunion mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
August Merck
Chautauqua
A. B. Kehr
Buffalo
A.J. Hazeltine
East
Annie Keeler
Cincinnati
R. A. Love
Albert Kirberger
Nettie King
Rochester
N. Y
E. Crosby
Herkimer
Lucy and
Fannie Rogers
Smethport
Weekly submissions due by Saturday night for insertion
Editors request timely items by Saturday night to ensure publication. Several letters arrived after the weekly deadline and are omitted, though the staff regrets the exclusions.
Oneida Market Flour Deals At Theodore Messner's
Daily notices advertise flour at 1.25 per sack with other bargains at Boss Grocery and Theodore Messner's. John Langdale offers fresh peaches and pears for canning while promotions feature boots and shoes and urging readers to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langdale
Oneida
Theodore Messner’s
The Two Johns at Library Hall August 25
The Detroit Journal reports The Two Johns drew strong laughs at White's last night and promises a lively start to the amusement season. John Stewart and Paul Dresser star in acts featuring the Johns cousins with comic escapades and a fine musical program by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Noyes’ Drug Store
Detroit Journal
Johns
Peter
Philip Johns
John
John Stewart
Paul Dresser
Change of Base Kennett Jeweler Moves to Front Street
Change of Base E S Kennett, once of the Diamond block, now occupies the room formerly held by Mrs Law on Front Street. He offers watches clocks jewelry optical goods at low prices and handles repairs as a specialty. Call for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Kennett
Potatoes and goods advertised for sale in Warren notice
An 19th century classified fragment lists potatoes at 50 cents per bushel at Boss Peckham Plows and goods at William Spinner’s No 234 Diamond Block. It seeks a cook for a restaurant and claims superior boot and shoe goods from Warren dealers, with insurance firms featured and Pearl Mills Flour at Messner’s for $1.25 per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Grocery
Peckham
William Spinner’s
Marriage of Charles Bell and Florence Sill in Warren
The wedding at Presbyterian church on August 19 1886 joined Charles Edward Bell from Bell Bros dry goods and Florence C Sill a music teacher and church organist. Guests, flowers, and fine refreshments followed as the couple departed for Buffalo and the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Charles Edward Bell
Florence C. Sill
John Sill
Bell
Bell Bros
Sill
Presbyterian Church
Allen
Anna Sill
H. F. Brown
Mary Turner
Fred Belle
Mattie Johnson
Max Sill
Will C. Allan
W.E. Rice
Jos. James
Marshall Neil
Bill
Waters Family Picnic Celebrates 67th Birthday at Allegheny Springs
A Waters family picnic held at Allegheny Springs last Wednesday August 18 brought together about fifty relatives spanning two generations. The gathering marked the 67th birthday of Mrs. B J Waters widow of Starling Waters with most of nine children in attendance including Mrs. G C McDermott of Cincinnati who was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Allegheny Springs
B. J. Waters
Starling Waters
M. Waters
J. A. Culbertson
Henry Howard
C. A. Waters
Starling
W. Waters
Myron
J. H. Pressly
Joe
Ralph
F. H. Wyman
C. P. Wilkins
Claribelle
Percy and
Raymond
A.L.D. Phillips
Bessie
C. Park
Jos. Dennison
Ludovici
Lottie
E. W. Parshall
Clara
Marshall
Criminal Calendar Shows Prisoners Readying for Next Month
A Maur county jail tour reveals six inmates awaiting trial for assorted crimes. A.E. Edward faces theft of Widow Ryan’s money from Clarendon. Pat Grace, a youth, admits a penny theft. George Harrison denies bread theft. W. J. Fleming stands accused of assault by a woman. Samuel Wellman faces wife desertion and a claimed murder attempt from Columbus with bail set at 400 dollars. Martin Melia, James Murphy, and James Miller also linked to cases to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
A.E. Edward
Ryan
Clarendon
Pat Grace
George Harrison
W. J. Fleming
Samuel Wellman
Columbus
Wm. B. Sutliff
Wellman
Grand Valley
George Whaley
Martin Melia
James Murphy
James Miller
Illegal Fishing on Allegheny River Draws Protest
The Cornplanter Indians reportedly used a brush seine to catch about 1500 pounds of fish near Big Bend between Warren and Kinzua. Citizens including lawyers and businessmen witnessed the event and call for enforcement, noting illegal methods like dynamite and urging a fish warden to act and hold participants accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Big Bend
Warren
Kinzua
Warren Sportsmen
Glade
Brakeman Killed While Flagging on Hemlock Run Bridge
J. W. Briggs a head brakeman on train No 66 of the B N Y and P railroad was killed Thursday while running ahead to open the Hemlock run switch seven miles above here. He slipped on the bridge over the creek, was struck by the engine, and a verdict of accident was returned. Married with a wife and five children, Briggs resided in Meadville and had long railroad service but this was his first trip on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Briggs
Hemlock Run
Warren
Meadville
Oil finds and land rush stir Youngsville area
Reports from Youngsville describe a finished but disputed well near the Rouse hospital with nine feet of sand and a hint of oil. Word that Osmer run Horn lands show oil, plus a land rush as buyers push prices up. other incidents include a staged runner beating, a horse fatality from barbed wire, and a York Hill fire damaging James York’s home with half the furniture lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Rouse Hospital
Arthur Mandell
Mandell
Osmer Run
Horn
Sheffield
Midsummer Y M C A Convention Attends Warren
Erie district Young Men's Christian Association held its midsummer convention in Warren August 2022 at Evangelical and Presbyterian churches. About fifty delegates from Erie Corry Titusville Jamestown and others attended sessions with lectures papers reports music and a final farewell service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Young Men’s Christian Association
Evangelical
Corry
Titusville
Jamestown
James L. Gordon
Warren
W. R. Davenport
Sterling Worth
Harry Haywood
J. B. Fargeson
W. L. Speece
C. H. Bagley
D. Beidleman
M.S. McMullen
Meadville
Presbyterian Church
Association
England
United States
Library Hall
Franklin opera house set to open by Emma Abbott troupe
A large regional brief notes Franklin's new opera house opening Sept by the Emma Abbott company. It mentions Tionesta Free Methodist camp meeting and gas supply, a near-finished tannery at West Hickory, and local crime including a thief stealing chickens from Rev James Hickling. Also cites Jamestown regatta plans on Chautauqua Lake Sept 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Emma Abbott Opera Company
Tionesta
West Hickory
James Hickling
Jamestown
Chautauqua Lake
Long Point
Bliss
Kane
Bradford
New York
Smethport
Chautauqua
James W. Guthrie
Strattanville
Clarion County
F. B. Guthrie
Titusville
Erie
Eric
County Correspondence from Grand Valley Aug 21
A cap party at Milton Brown’s draws a large crowd to raise funds for the U B church, nearly $50 collected. Charley Pieter returns from Greenville with parents now living here. Shortage of tenement houses noted. Superintendent Arird conducted a successful teacher’s examination with many certificates issued. Thompson’s hall dance attracts about fifty couples. Mr. Hanna praised as organizer. Lander Blood’s repeated leg injuries keep him on crutches. Deputy collector E E Walker enquired about Uncle Sam's interests. details not disclosed. George McMullen tied up oil work with a livery issue. a chase ends with McMullen paying damages. Public sentiment opposes local liquor sales, licenses not granted, though access remains easy. Local baseball fans discuss forming a team to play at Tidioute with local players available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Brown
U. B. Church
Charley Pieter
Greenville
Arird
Thompson’s Hall
Hanna
Lander Blood
Russell
Adz
E. Walker
Uncle Sam
George McMullen
Dr. Newkirk
McMullen
Newkirk
Enterprise
Titusville
Harley Dunham
Archie Thompson
Tidioute
Town Rambles Highlight Builders and Local Happenings
Aug 20 notes Hiram Clark builds a new house after last spring fire at the station. I G Baker launches a small steam boat for excursions on the Brokenstraw. The M E church and Spring Creek church are under repairs. P M Garcelon Co expands merchandise and lumber. Congregational Sunday School held a picnic with Rev Sammons and Rev Shirk. Warren Fuller dies Aug 19. funeral by the union. Mrs Henry Gross ill with dropsy. Miss S Cox of Fagundus visits. noted as a successful teacher. Dom Pedro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Clark
I. CG. Baker
Brokenstraw
M. E
M. E. Society
Spring Creek
P. M. Garcelon & Co
Congregational
Sammons
Shirk
Gilson & Baker
Warren Fuller
Seaver E.A.U
Union
Henry Gross
8. Cox
Fagundus
Dom Pedro
New Ideas in Shoes Offer Lowest Prices in Warren County
The Boston Shoe Store in the Diamond block Water street claims the smallest expense and lowest prices in Warren county. W H Zuern oversees repairs and manufacturing with daily goods arriving for men women and children. 17a21 Tros. E. Fuint, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Diamond Block
Water Street
Warren County
W.H. Zuern
E. Fuint
George Ball's East Visit Sparks Cloths Price Rise Bargains
George Ball reports rising cloth and clothing costs after returning from the east. He began early to secure bargains and plans to pass savings to patrons. He offers a vast assortment for merchant tailoring and invites inspection, guaranteeing every customer a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball
Community notes and regional updates from Stoneham area
A postponed game with Tiona disappoints locals while players and patrons discuss scheduling issues and travel frustrations. The article also reports on the Equitable Aid Union conflict in Columbus and Erie, a tannery shutdown for maintenance, and local ads promoting Sugar discounts, Mantel Bed furniture, and Parker's Hair Balsam with health and beauty claims.
La Pierre Restaurant Ad in Warren Pa
A Mrs. M. Hoaan announces a first class restaurant opposite Carver House Warren focusing on neatness order and prompt service. Lunches and meals served on short notice with fresh daily staples and delicacies including choice ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pierre
Carver House
Warren
M. Hoaan
Cash Registers Demonstrated by Mr Pierce in Erie Visit
Mr Pierce of Erie visits Warren county with a premier cash register sample. Schellhammer & Lesser hold the local agency and display the machine in their hardware store for merchants to inspect. The device records daily cash intake and requires the drawer to balance each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Erie
Schellhammer & Lesser
Warren County
Local Merchants Promote Boots Groceries and Pumps
John Langdale guarantees quality and price on boots and shoes. C. P. Northrop. Joan Laurier calls the Warren city market on Hickory street the best place for meats. Joan Laurier. C. P. Henry says he will duplicate rival quotes. The Champion Force Pump claims top status and is sold at Ww. Spinner's 234 Diamond Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
Save money and groceries by buy of me
C. P. Henry, grocer, advertises savings on groceries and offers value to shoppers through direct purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Henry
Grocer
Best water white oil sale at Boss Grocery
The notice announces water white oil priced at 10 cents per gallon at Boss Grocery. It highlights a bargain for motorists and households seeking cheap lubricating oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Grocery
Agricultural Fairs Schedule by Towns and Dates
A list of fair dates across multiple towns including Warren Sugar Grove Franklin Titusville Jamestown Butler Cochranton Conneautville Stoneboro Parker Corry Erie and Dunkirk Fredonia with events spanning late August through October. The notice details sequential fair days for each locale, indicating regional agricultural activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Corry
Erie
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted as Safe Stimulant
Advocates claim the preparation from vegetable sources offers relief for dyspepsia liver complaint constipation rheumatism and other ailments. It is described as a thorough and safe remedy based on pure spirits, contrasting with fiery local bitters often linked to debility and languor.
Prices and pledge at local grocery and flour shop
Arbuckle’s coffee sells for 15 cents per pound and 3 pounds of best gloss starch for 20 cents at Boss Grocery. C P Northrop declares a rule to keep customers satisfied. Best Flour offered at $1.25 at Theodore Messsner’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle’s
Boss Grocery
C. P. Northrop
Theodore Messsner
Vast Bark Harvest and Looming Lumber Boom in Potter County
Potter county reports upwards of 125000 cords peeled this season with lumber output expected to top 150000000 feet. The piece notes ongoing murder case in Lickingville, Clarion county, and mentions the Wilson grand jury dismissal. It also describes Philadelphia’s forthcoming largest world clock with a 25 foot dial and 361 feet tower height, plus Westminster chimes and a heavy bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Montreal
Bell-Sill and Nearing-Evertson Weddings Bonded in Two States
In Warren on August 19 1886 at Presbyterian Church Rev P F Allen united C E Bell and Florence C Sill both of Warren. In Sheffield on August 18 1886 at the bride’s parents home Rev A A Horton joined Alvin Nearing to Anna Evertson both of Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearing—Evertson
Sheffield
Bride
A. A. Horton
Alvin Nearing
Anna Evertson
Prices corrected weekly by War Per bbl
A fragment lists grain prices with per sack and per bushel rates for White Wheat, Corn Meal bolted, Chop Feed, Snow Flake, Cyclone, Graham, Bran, and Flour, noting 25¢ extra per barrel and subject to grain markets. Mills Co. appears as the issuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Prices Paid and Charged by Warren Dealers Weekly
Corrected weekly by Geo. P. Orr & Co. lists prices for sugar, coffee, tea, molasses, syrup, rice, clover seed, salt, and kerosene oil. Figures show per unit costs for both wholesale and retail, reflecting local Warren dealer rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Warren
Y. Hyson
Rio
Java
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The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
John Langdale’s
Second Street
Julia M. Lauffer
George M. Heintz
John Lauffer
Warren Mills
Clarence Metzgar
George Metzgar
Irvington
Warren Co
Crawford
Lutheran Church
P. Doerr
Pittsburgh Synod of the Lutheran Church
Saegertown
Crawford County
Ile
I. A. Whitney
Pittsfield
Col
James O. Parmlee
Reynolds
Horrigan
Sam
Truesdell
Marva
H. P. Hunter
Point Chautauqua
T. W. Smith
Willie Ward
Theodore Messner
Youngstown
O. Theodore
O. D. Glenn
Fred P. James
Mercer
D. W. C. James
Thomas Ewing
Pittsburg
Ewing
Carrie Hill
Market
W. W. Pierce
National Cash Register
W. V.N. Yates
Y At Law
O. F. Hoffman
Hoffman Block
Capt. Alexander
111Th Regiment
R. D. McCreary
W.R. Stevenson
Fr. W. Spencer
State of New York
W. A. Kinnear
F. 8. Goodman
Goodman & Co
Baltimore
Mac
J. A. McIntosh
Atkin
Oviate
M. J
Warren, Pa
C. P. Norruropr
C. H. Meacham & Co
Pearl Mills
Criminal Calendar
A. A. Knowles
James York
York Hill
Y. M. GC. A. Convention
Christian Didion
Albion
Erie Dispatch
Ellen A
Z. Martin
Buunswick
Lewis Hazzard
Martin
Walsh
Tippecanoe
Tyler
James Muller
R. P. Marvin
Harrison
Mayville
Board of Supervisors
Stoneham
Tiona
A. J. Armagast
W. P. Mills
Forest City
W. White
Equitable Aid Union
D. A. Dewey
H. 8. Ayer
R. N. Seaver
Dewey
Ayer
C. A. Gaither
Elmira
Peter Greenland
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Delaware
Daarevied
Mills Co
General Produce Market
Telcirdyd
OF the
Warren County Fair Association
O. H. Hunter & Son
Shear
Band of
Prof. Hunt
Miss Hunt
Geo. P. Orr
A S. Dalrymple
Sec
G. C, Hamilton
Jacob Keller
Ae Sts
T. S. Messner 4, CO
Goodas
Warren Savings Bank
Abren, PA
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Satses Ae
L. F., Watson
O. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
Jas. Clark
Fisher Block
J.K. Ronne
Merchant Tailor
Liberty Street
PH. Ackley
A. Johnson & Siegfried’s
Variety Hall
Ohn Rowland
Water St
A. Siggins
D. H. Siggins
Third Street
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