Local notes from Warren on sports and society
Rifle team of the 16th regiment N G P competes at Mt Gretna aiming for bull’s eye. Social season buzzes with parties as school opens. W C T U holds convention in Sheffield Sept 17 18 19 with Mrs Hammer to attend. Public meeting called to discuss West Water Front line. Baseball games feature Druggists Tailors and Presbyterian Methodist teams. 211th regiment reunion set for Sept 1 with parade and camp fire led by Linn Hartranft. widow of Gen Hartranft and son to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th Regiment
Mt. Gretna
Sergt. Gunning
Co. H
Corry
Sergt. Miller
West Water
Front Street
Burgess Wiggins
Recreation Park
J. N. Craft
W. J. Smith
North Warren
Tidiouters
Warren
211Th Regiment
Penn’n Volunteers
Co. I
Court House
Linn Hartranft
Hartranft
211Th
Warren Republican Club Sees Growth and New Leaders
The Warren Republican Club reports crowded meetings last Tuesday with a committee to secure a larger room and daily new members via solicitors. J W Dunkle and J H Donly spoke successfully, and a Finance committee was formed with B W Rogers W A Mitchell F A Cogswell H A Jamieson J W Crawford J P Jefferson W H Copeland D H Hunter. Additional members S W Waters A J Hazeltine and W M Lindsey joined the organizing committee for McKinley Clubs in the county. Next Tuesday promises strong speakers and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Republican Club
J. W. Dunkle
J. H. Donly
Messrs
B. W. Rogers
W. A. Mitchell
F. A. Cogswell
H. A. Jamieson
J. W. Crawford
J. P. Jefferson
W. H. Copeland
D. H. Hunter
S. W. Waters
A. J. Hazeltine
W. M. Lindsey
McKinley
Soldiers Reunion of 111th Penn'a Volunteers Held in Erie
The 111th Pennsylvania Volunteers met in Erie on August 20 with 135 survivors. Capt. W J Alexander and Dr E M Pierce represented Warren. Alonzo Faust the color bearer from Lookout Mountain attended. Capt J D Bentley was elected President and Capt N W Lowell Secretary. R J Saltsman urged soldiers to oppose the party backing a 50 cent pension plan and repudiation of the national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
111Th Penn
Erie
W. J. Alexander
E. M. Pierce
Warren
Alonzo Faust
Lookout Mountain
J. D. Bentley
Corry
N. W. Lowell
N. W. Wells
Austin W. Merrick
R. J. Saltsman
Fulcaster Seed Wheat Offered by Evans and Warren Mills
For sale 300 bushels of Fulcaster seed wheat at 1 dollar per bushel. Described as hardy and prolific with yields from 25 to 46 bushels per acre. Claims include superior milling quality and hard flinty grain. Interested farmers should contact S. H. Evans in Tidioute, Pennsylvania, or Warren Mills Co. in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
S. H. Evans
Tidioute
Warren Mills Co
Warren, Pa
W. B. Guinnip
Atco
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Mrs Dr Green Sets Weekly Clinic at Carver House
Mrs Dr Green will meet patients at the Carver House Monday of each week from 11 a m to 5 p m. When not in Warren she may be seen at Kinzua Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Green
Carver House
Warren
Kinzua
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co Fresh Waterside Goods
Fresh shad mackerel bluefish sea bass yellow pike and whitefish available at Riverside Fish and Oyster Co store. No trouble showing goods at 428 Water St Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Water St
Warren
Children seek homes for four boys in Warren Pa
The Children’s Aid Society asks for homes for four boys aged 1 2 9 and 11 in Warren Pennsylvania. The two year old has yellow hair dark brown eyes and a handsome appearance. The one year old has blue eyes and light hair. Address Mrs E N Smith 414 4th St Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
E. N. Smith
4Th St
Warren, Pa
Hires Rootbeer Promotes Health and Refreshment
Hires Rootbeer is advertised as strengthening to the nerves and brain and beneficial to physical athletes. It is praised as the most delicious sparkling drink. a can makes five gallons. Campaign paraders are urged to find it refreshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rootbeer
Erie G A R post offers special Nickel Plate train to St Paul
The Grand Army Post of Erie Pennsylvania plans a special Nickel Plate Road train on August 31 to the St Paul Encampment. Veterans and the public are invited to join. reservations for coaches or sleeping cars can be secured through H C Allen, manager of special G A R train, Erie Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Nickel Plate Road
St. Paul
H.C. Allen
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co Opens in Baltzinger Block
Oysters and fish available from Riverside Fish and Oyster Co with George Smith as manager guiding operations in the Baltzinger block. The note highlights product focus and leadership presence for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Baltzinger Block
George Smith
Local Visitors and Travel Among Warren Area Families
Miss Berth Offerle visits relatives in Erie. Postmaster Whitney represented Pittsfield in Warren Tuesday. Miss Epith Barser of Titusville visits Miss Edna Wood. Nellie Cogswell of Fredonia visits relatives in Warren. Mr Rockwell and son Bert leave Warren for a Northwest hunting trip. Mrs F E Lesser of Titusville and her baby visit relatives in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Pittsfield
Warren
Epith Barser
Titusville
Edna Wood
Nellie Cogswell
Fredonia
Mr. Rockwell
Bert
Northwest
F. E. Lesser
Chautauqua Visit Rumors and Local Happenings
Local notes report oil prices at 1.04 and 1.14 dollars, Episcopal Church construction progressing, and Corry Fair attendance. Travelers include GEO. P. ONK in Allegheny Springs and JAMES CABLE visiting Laona for grape gathering. Community events cover Odd Fellows picnic officers, church services, and local travel of prominent residents amid a string of short items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Onk
Allegheny Springs
Morck
James Cable
Laona
R. B. Onk
Lucy Curran
Eleanor Doty
Houston
Maine
E. Bowie
Corry
H. P. Hunter
C. W. Nichols
Spring Creek
Dr. Kummer
Complimentary Notices From Warren Mail Advertisements
The Warren Mail enters its 49th year as a respected county paper in Pennsylvania. It is praised by Kane Republican for being among the best county papers. Other tributes note Warren Mail’s 48 years of steady publication and reliable editing as a solid Western Pennsylvania weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mail
Pennsylvania
Warren
Franklin News
Bradford
Overcrowded Pennsylvania Insane Hospitals Prompt New Project
State authorities report Warren Hospital housing nearly 1000 patients with excess counts at Danville Harrisburg Wernersville and other asylums Delaware county feeble minded institution also crowded Polk poised to aid but not fully relieve overcrowding Dr Curwen launches a campaign to build a central Pennsylvania insane hospital costing about 1 million dollars to ease distress across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Warren Hospital
Danville
Harrisburg
Wernersville
Delaware County
Polk
Curwen
Tailor Keller Ends Campaign Button Sale
Silver or paper money buys the latest fall and winter styles from Jacob Keller the Tailor on Second Street near Liberty. Easy to locate and easy to view goods with a campaign button included with every suit or pair of pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Nickel Plate excursion tickets on sale Aug 31
The Nickel Plate road will place excursion tickets on sale August 31 for trips scheduled between September 1 and September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Huntley family to hold Bear Lake reunion
From Bear Lake County clippings: the second annual Huntley reunion will be held Sept 18, 1896 at Lawson Huntley’s near Bear Lake. Also notes of county seeds and bicycle interest, and the Tidioute Cutlery Co. forming with Capt H H Cumings as president and W R Dawson as secretary treasurer as work on the new building continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Ethel McCray
Warren
Eows
Huntley
Lawson Huntley
Youngsville
W. R. Dawson
Bee 2 H Recompmagat event dates listed
The notice lists events for Bee 2 H with dates August 30 and 31 and September 1. It names participants and venues tied to the schedule, with emphasis on timing and location.
Out of the Wheel Grand
List of residents and occupations across Warren County towns during traverse weeks one and two. Names include Borden to Younie with trades from farmer to merchant, blacksmith, lumberman, book keeper, and dentist. Broad roll highlights local workers in Spring Creek, Tidioute, Warren, Sugar Grove, and Triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Sawyer
Sheffield
Brown
A. J
Tidioute
Chapel
G. W
Farmer
Eldred
Davis
M. L
Watson
Head
H. F
Jewell
Fred
Conewango
Johnson
Robert
Clarendon
King
Percy
Warren
Lott
Glenn
McKee
J. G
Youngsville
Moore
E. W
Spring Creek
Newton
Charles
Farmington
Pierson
And
Deerfield
Pickett
W. H
Peck
D. B
Swanson
E. A
Lumb
Sugar Grove
Schultz
John
Stewart
E. D
Tucker
C. B
Sampson
W. G
Triumph
Thomas
Iva
Walker
S. E
Wilcox
Wesley
Whitley
Homer
Traverse
Armitage
George
Acks
Mead
Ayling
Ellis
Teamster
Briggs
S. H
Clerk
E. F
Engineer
S. R
Pine Grove
Carlson
C. A
Brokenstraw
Church
Elmer
Freehold
Chandler
C. W
Dunning
A. P
A. G
Dalrymple
Dorn
Dunham
W. J
Fitzgerald
Fiddler
S. B
Gregg
Lavern
Garratt
C. S
Harvey
Milt
Harris
Heck
Boyd
Magnus
Carpenter
Jones
Oscar
Columbus
L. W
Keatley
Kidder
N. H
Kennedy
Frank
Corydon
Kinnear
F. D
Young
Perkins
Patchen
Francis M
S. Grove
Parshall
E. E
Tidbute
Powell
Pittsfield
Pierce
Levi
Richardson
W.S
Warren Rickerson
Arthur
Shatt
Adam
Miller
Secor
Mason
Williams
South West
Wickster
Jess
Wood
Lumberman
S. W
Pleasant
Brazell
Peter
L. J
Glade
Buck
J. A
Brawn
Baldensperger
Curtis
William
Corbett
E.C
Cogswell
F. A
Clawson
T. B
Chipman
Walter
Reuben
Devore
Eaton
Enos
Fullmer
P. R
Gregory
Gruber
Godfrey
Higgins
Jos
Kinzua
Baker
Nelson
Elk
Nooshickle
Geo
Ott
Stone Mason
Peterson
Pumper
Porter
W. E
Palmer
O. M
Rathbun
Tinner
Reig
Randall
Andrew
Sheldon
Stuart
Donald
Bor
Simpson
Smith
F. E
Vaness
C. L
Younie
Wm. A
Wrightsville Gladdened by Returns and Local Happenings
Fresh County News reports S D Boone back from Ohio with public visits by Mrs Boone and Mrs Raynor formerly Miss Menie Crouch. Local lectures by R I Scotland on colored life. various town residents featured visiting relatives, trips to Jamestown and Columbus, new silo builds, and the Abbott reunion Aug 20 at E A Allen's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
S. D. Boone
Ohio
Old Bob
R. A. Fancher
Ruth
Rae
Big Bend
A. Tuttle
Youngsville
Donna
Ora Schnell
Jessie McKane
Paul
Joseph Creecroft
Will Yates
England
Clyde Wright
Earnest Davis
Sugar Grove
Abbott
E. A. Allen’s
A. Wright
Earl Smith
Bradford
Wright & Wilson
Henrietta Preston
Gertie P. Clark
Jamestown
Niagara Falls
D. W. D. Dorn
Daughters
J.J. Wheeler
D. J. Mahan
Carl King
Williamsport
E. Magoone
Findley’s Lake
Logan Bros
Ludlow
James Logan
Marion Wright
K. C. T. M. and L. C. T. M. Picnic and Local News
The K C T M and L C T M picnic is praised as a grand success with an ideal day and notable speakers including Mrs E E Brown. Mrs E C Barnes dies after a long illness and is buried with Rev Watson presiding. Mrs N O Wilhelm visits from Orange New Jersey then returns home. Mrs J A Paine visits Corry while Miss Lillian Babbitt plans visits to Cleveland and Oberlin. School year starts Sept 7 with Mrs M E Pierce as Principal and Kate Lyon and Mattie Van Tassel in roles.
Warren County Fair Opens with Races and Speakers
Warren county fair at Warren runs from September 15 to 18, 1896 with 2500 in purses and premiums. Horse and bicycle races plus other attractions and eloquent speakers are planned. Premium lists and race blanks will be distributed this week. Call or address Willis Cowan, Sec'y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Warren
Willis Cowan
Sec’y
Warren County Fair Grange Display Premiums Offered
Warren County Fair Association offers a $60 premium for the best Grange display and $40 for the second best. Four Granges will be allotted spaces. Entries should be made with Willis Cowan, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Fair Association
Warren County
Willis Cowan
Secy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use cures the blood and mucous surfaces and strengthens the body, with a $100 reward for failures and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Edinboro State Normal School Opens Fall Term
Edinboro State Normal School begins fall term on Tuesday September 1. The school promises superior advantages with an earnest faculty focusing on student welfare and a growing patronage. For terms and information contact J R Flickinger, Principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro State Normal School
Neighborhood Fairs Date List by Towns
Event schedule listing neighborhood fairs in Corry Titusville Warren Wattsburg Parker's Landing Greenville Cambridge Conneautville Edinboro Stoneboro Mercer with varied autumn dates from August 25 to October 1. Each town hosts a fair on specified Septembers including Conneautville and Mercer running September 29 to October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Titusville
Warren
Wattsburg
Parker’s Landing
Greenville
Cambridge
Conneautville
Edinboro
Stoneboro
Mercer
Excursion Rate to Falconer Unveiled by Rail Line
The D A V P R R announces a sale from August 16 to September 15 offering round trip tickets to Falconer on Wednesdays and Sundays. Tickets valid for the day only. Warren to Falconer fare set at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falconer
Warren
Erie Railroad Offers Lowest Rates to G A R Encampment
Erie Railroad announces return tickets to St Paul from this section at one cent per mile, valid thirty days, with sale Aug 30 31 Sept 1. Round trip from Corry priced at 17.45 and trains run solid to Chicago with one car change to St Paul. Tickets available via Erie agents or Division Pass Agent James town NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Northwest
Corry
Erie
Chicago
F.H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Envelopes and Tickets Offered For Warren County Fair Travel
Notices urge printing return envelopes with cards for five or ten day requests and note Postmaster hold times. D A V and P R R offer round trip tickets at two cents per mile for Warren County Fair dates 15th to 18th with sales August 15–18 and return by a specified date. Also promotions include pressed garments by L Casemere Scott and Nickel Plate Road excursion tickets to Toronto for the International Fair August 31 to September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Warren One
Falconer
Titusville
Fetterolf Van Guilder Wedding in Sanford Pa
In Sanford Pennsylvania on August 18 1896 Elmer E Fetterolf of Centralia Virginia and Minnie Belle Van Guilder of Sanford were married at the bride’s parents home by Rev. E E Belden of Grand Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetterolf—Van Guilder
Sanford, Pa
E. E. Belden
Grand Valley
Elmer E. Fetterolf
Centralia
Minnie Belle van Guilder
Sanford
Obituaries: Cobb, Nason, and Grubb Die in Accidents and Illness
Warren relatives mourn the death of William Cobb who fell from a derrick in Corning Ohio aged 39. Dr William N. died in Townville at age 70 after a long public career. Sarah May Grubb of Tidioute Pa died August 13 of consumption at 21.2.22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Wm. Cobb
Corning
Ohio
P. E. Sonne
Ed. Cobb
Nason
William N
Townville
Chautauqua County
Grubb
Tidioute
Sarah May
Samuel Grubb
Postal Cards and Public Notices In Warren County
A collage of items includes consumer ads for Chamberlain's remedy and Ayer products, humor exchanges, and a civic notice. The notice calls Warren County Assessors to polling places on Sept 2 and 3 to assess voters and adjust registration lists for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
W. J. Bryan Speech Triggers Special Rail Rates to Celeron
Special D. A. V. & P. R. R. train will run Aug 29 from Titusville and Warren for W. J. Bryan in Celeron. Tickets from Titusville to Falconer and return priced 75 cents, with lower fares from Irvington and Warren. Train serves Jamestown, return evening after meeting. tickets valid on regular trains next day. D. C. Moon, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Celeron
Titusville
Warren
Falconer
East Titusville
Grand Valley
Garland
Pittsfield
Youngsville
Irvington
North Warren
Russell
Frewsburg
Jamestown
Falconer Junction
D. C. Moon
Rail excursion rates to St. Paul for Grand Army encampment
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from New York and major points to St. Paul, Minnesota for the National Encampment September 2 to 4. Tickets sold August 29 to 31 at low rates. return by Sept. 16 or by Sept. 30 if deposited by Sept. 16. Fares listed include Philadelphia 26.25, Trenton 27.05, Baltimore Washington 25.00, Harrisburg Williamsport Wilkesbarre 24.75, Altoona 23.50, with proportion from other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Paul
Minn
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Wilkesbarre
Altoona
Prices Paid by Warren Dealers
Prices charged by Warren dealers for apples Evap products lard potatoes and cheese are listed with per unit figures. The record shows diverse prices across items including apples at 25 and potatoes at 25 with other items priced and documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceerenereenes Neeses Sernee
Warren
Renee Eenes
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending August 26 1896
A list of property transfers reported for the week ending August 26 1896 across Warren and nearby townships. Entries include transfers in Brokenstraw Mead Corydon and Columbus boro with prices from $1 to $7,000 involving numerous individuals such as Lewis Burton Cole Frank Barnes F W Anderson and W N Hunter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnding
Lewis Burton Cole
Chas. L. Devore
Brokenstraw
Arthur Barnes
Frank Barnes
South West
Warren Homstead L. & T. Co
F. W. Anderson
Warren
M. L. Blanding
Ae Hee
Warren Cougar
Warren Cougar Grove, J. H. Ralph To H. M. Beam
Mead
Fabian Arzner
Fred
Mathis
A. W. Howard
William Whan
J.B. Eddy
Grove
Valcon
Kate Pherry Grove
wiWillineshann
O. W. Proper
Cherry Grove
W. N. Hunter
Alice M. West
Columbus Sp
Thos. Struthers
Joseph C. Kuebler
Theo. F. Johnson
George van Ord
Pine Grove
Jos. Aylsworth
Melissa Barnes
Columbus
M. Barnes
Note of Warning on Indigestion Cure Claim
An advertisement asserts indigestion causes stomach ulcers and many stomach cancer deaths. It promotes South American Nervine as the supreme cure for all stomach troubles, claiming it can cure any case of indigestion and stomach weakness. The notice urges saving yourself by using this renewed remedy sold at the Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Warren Mills Price List Fragment
Price list for Warren Mills shows patent flour at 1.15 per sack or 4.60 for four sacks and buckwheat flour priced per bushel. The document appears garbled with illegible lines and stray characters but indicates various flour products and prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
Brother Samuel
Lacey Curran
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Annie M. Hammer
Ellen H. Lacy
D. L. Ball
Allen Shoe
Liberty Jr
Minas
Cleo
Miss Berth Offerle
Busy Reader
The
Chautauqua Visitors
New Episcopal Church
Horuseworth
C. F. Schwing’s
W. C. Watson
E. 8. Brown
Wisconsin
Chautauqua
Miles W. Tate
Meadville
Tionesta
A. R. Taylor
Emporium
Robertson
W. N. Stevens
Detroit
J. W. Smith
Presbyterian Church
O. F. Hoffman
C. D. Crandall
Conenango
Geo. A. Way
Trinity Memorial Church
St. Luke’s Church
J. M. Thoburn
Mich
Odd Fellows
M. W. Bovee
Frank A. Wood
A. Secor
C. H. Jacobs
J. Y. James
W. M
Warren Lodge
Pittsburg
C. W. Stone
Anne
City of
Paris
Southampton
Mr. Stone
Mr.Stone
Liberty St
Allegheny
Oil City
Baltzinger
Clarion County
Clarion Borough
Lily Dale
Allen & Son
Hanson Bro’s
Lake Erie
Glenn Russell
Russell, Pa
Fentonville
Frewsburg Enterprise
McKean
Potter
Tioga
W. T. Merrick
Crawford
Forest
Venango
Clarion
United Brethren Church
N. Castle
Ridgway Advocate
Ridgway
Chautauqua Assembly
D. C. Kendig
Hastings
Venango County
Murdock
Mercer County
Brethren
Putnamville
J. R. Flickinger
Geo. H. Daniels, G. P. A
L. Casemere Scott
C. H. Hunter & Son’s
Canada
Ayer
Buckingham
Lewis Dayton
Barnitz
Chamberlain
Ben Franklin
Todate
St. Paul, Minn
Abraham Lincoln
Warren Retail Markets
Fehlman Bro’s
Eres
Bet
Escesarcossee
Psseaverer
Sarevnaniocvecessee Etevanseceres
Hunter
H. Hunter
Second St
Warren National Bank
Capital
G. N. Paemlee
F. E. Hertzel
D. So A. Hertzel
G. N. Parmlee
Jerry Crary
N. P. Wheeler
D. W Beaty
Charles Schmmelfeng
A.T. Seated. Id
Charles Chase
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line of Iron
Hammbune
Liverpool
Faris
Gothen Antwerp
Bree
VFO
Sow Sone
Warren Mills
W. Jarvis
Pickett Hardware CO
Claus
Mr. Neat
Rochester
Buffalo
Elk Co. Pa
Allen’s Shoe Store
Postoffice
T. O. Slater & CO
Morgan
Water Street
the Warren Savings Bank
C. W. Beaty
G. Bron
G. H. Jackson
W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
L. B. Freeman
A. J. Haseltine
C. Sigel
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