Library to Open for Amusement Season with Swedish Comedy
The Warren Mail notes the library will open next Wednesday evening September 4 with a Swedish comedy led by Gus Heege in a role as a genuine gentleman. Billy Van's Minstrels are set for September 11 during fair week. The article also reports school preparations for September 2 with Prof. W. G. Haupt named high school principal, new moulding room at Struthers Iron Works, and council actions on a free bridge, taxes, a census, and local reception at the Presbyterian Church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus. Heege
Billy van
W. G. Haupt
Philadelphia
Burritt
Struthers Iron Works
Chas. Ott
Groton Bridge Co
Stowell
Ott
Pleasant Township
Pleasant
War Department
Warren
Burgess Wiggins
Alden
Bridge Committee
Royal Street Bridge
Boro
Electric Street Railway
Electric Street Railway Co
N. K. Wendelboe
John McWilliams
Glade
Martin Peterson
Revere House
Main Street
Nelson Ensworth
School
Orient
Henderson
Rockwell
Poplar Street
W. F. Henry
J. W. Smith
Erie
Perree
W. E. Rice
Canada
Conenango
C. B. Smit
Warren Baptist Church
Rushford
N. Y
A. J. Ivey
Harrisburg
Warren County
Messrs. C. Cc. Thompson
W. B. Hale
Paul W. Brown
K. W. Parshall
D. F. A. Wheelock
J. W. Crawford
Col. Gardner
Agricultural
Mechanic’s
Floral Hall
Granger
Oil City
Iron and Oil League
Youngsville
Tidioute
Knights of Pythias Install Reading Officers
The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias installed officers last Friday in Reading. Appointments included Grand Chancellor Charles G. Freed of Philadelphia and Grand Prelate Charles F. Linde of Philadelphia with other posts filled by H. M. Dunnel Scranton George Hawkes Philadelphia Julius Mountney Philadelphia Scott Diebert Pittsburg and O. M. Deem Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Or P
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Reading
Charles G. Freed
Philadelphia
H. M. Dunnel
Scranton
Charles F. Linde
George Hawkes
Julius Mountney
Scott Diebert
Pittsburg
O. M. Deem
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Appetite Aid
A period advertisement describes thousands suffering in warm weather with loss of appetite and sleep. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can restore appetite, tone organs, and improve health by purifying blood. It touts Hood's Pills as the best after dinner aid for digestion and headache relief.
Erie sells round trip rail fare for G A R encampment
Erie offers Corry to Louisville round trip tickets for 9.95 with return validity to Oct 5. Tickets on sale Sept 8 through 11. A fast train departs Corry Sept 9 at 7:55 AM CT arriving Louisville 9:30 PM with no car changes. Inquiries directed to Erie agents or F H Garfield Jamestown NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Corry
Louisville
F. H. Garfield
Pass. Agt
Jamestown
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Buffalo
Warren
N. Y. Central
Edson J. Weeks
Generalzagt
Chautauqua County Fair Tickets At Two Cents Per Mile
At the Jamestown fair dates September 2 to 5 the D A V P will sell round trip tickets from all points to Jamestown and return to Falconer at two cents per mile. The attractions this year promise to exceed past fairs. Take your exhibits and families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Falconer
N.Y
Notable Local Moves and Reunions Across Warren County
Mr. RockWELL and family depart for the Northwest while Judge Noyes convenes court in Tionesta. Families from Warren to Erie report relocations, visits, and homecomings, including repairs, new woodwork, and estate changes. Reunions honor the 83d and 145th Penn. Vols. with officers chosen and next venues set in Erie and Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn’a Vols
Conneaut Lake
Old Boys In Blue
Warren County
145Th
D. B. McCreary
Erie
H. Wallace Brown
Adamsville
C. Kendig
John McIntosh
Wattsburg
D. C. McCoy
Meadville
Oakland Cemetery Improvements Show Renewed Care
The Democrat notes a change in management at Oakland Cemetery with clear improvements this season. Grading along the hillside entrance, removed boulders and stumps, upcoming gateway, hedge replacement for the fence, and widespread grounds beautification signal practical trustees A Hertzel S H Davis and John K Ronne guiding better use of funds and labor. Visitors praise the growing beauty though few wish permanent residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Cemetery
A. Hertzel
S. H. Davis
John K. Ronne
Democrat
Erie Area News Highlights and Local Events
A roundup of regional notes includes legal actions and court cases next week, the Erie M E conference opening September 11 with Bishop Vincent presiding, and a warning about a nuisance charge against an Erie woman. Rotary and fair events loom with Warren county races and a Bucktail Regiment reunion planned for September in Lock Haven plus weathered updates on hotels and rail earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tionesta
T. C. Joy
Titusville
Erie
M. E. Church
Vincent
Omerry
Franklin
Iron and Oil
Warren
Bucktail
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Lock Haven
Erie Record
Erie City
A. S. Porter
Fredonia
Chautauqua
Gov
McKinley
G. A
Conewango Fishing Club Camp Life on Lake Talon
In Ontario on Lake Talon at the Conewango Camp the fishing club reports abundant bass pike pickerel and musky along with trout in North river and Cahill Lake. Members built boats to avoid portages and hunted game for the larder while sharing stories of bears near Butterglen and a lively presentation for L. R. Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewango
Lake Talon
Ontario
Canada
Epiron
Conewango Fishing Club
Brock Run
Pine Lake
North River
Mattawan
Rice
Fisher
Jamestown
Messrs
Grandin and
Jacobs
Cahill Lake
John
Montreal
Charlie Crandall
Dr. McAlpin
Doc” Messner
Butterglen
Warren
L. R. Freeman
Philadelphia
C. Allen
Mr. Freeman
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending August 24 1895
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Warren and surrounding towns. Nelson Moore and wife to Kate McNitt Warren transfers valued at 1. Sarah G. Darby and others to Kate McNitt Warren for 1. Anna 8 Amann and others to Trustees of M E Church Warren 1200. Frank B. Hayes and wife to Wm Eldred 500. A L Trantum and wife to August Christenson Columbus 1000. L M Rowland and wife to Oscar Levant Thompson Triumph 275. John W Coe and wife to Wilson D Smith Tidioute 400. Charles Barnes and wife to Ida Conklin Deerfield 100. Earl Damon and wife to Albert Damon Spring Creek 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Amann Et al
M. KE
Warren
Frank B. Hayes
Wm. Eldred
A. L. Trantum
August Christenson
Columbus
L. M. Rowland
Oscar Levant Thompson
Triumph
John W. Coe
Wilson D. Smith
Tidioute
Charles Barnes
Ida Conklin
Deerfield
Earl Damon
Albert Damon
Spring Creek
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Offer
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It offers a reward of $100 for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Wrightsville Notes and Local Community Briefs
Wrightsville updates include C W Wynn and S D Boone attending the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Jamestown on Aug 15. Melvin Messenger visits from Duluth with his brother Mark D. Messenger expected soon, plus local sicknesses visits, a funeral Aug 17, and a ball game result for Atthews Run vs Wrightsville. Large livestock shipment by Wright & Stewart with Charley Stewart accompanying to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
C. W. Wynn
D. Boone
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Jamestown
Melvin
C. C. Messenger
Mark D. Messenger
Duluth
Minn
David Bull
Sally Jaquay
Stilson Hill
John Johnson
Cooperstown
Joseph Green
Grant
John Kinnear
Youngsville
P. L. Wright
Edith Sliter
Fred Sliter
Tidioute
Mr. Nellis
Orrie Haupin
Verne Allen
Wheelock
Sugar Grove
Local youths secure jobs and community notes in Warren County
James H. Perks leaves for Grandin Lumber Co in Missouri as a clerical recruit, while Ray W. Jackson starts as a machinist trainee with Northern Pacific R R Co in Ellensburg Wyoming under his uncle master mechanic Robert Ackley. The piece also reports on Allegheny Springs new proprietor L B Lehenthaler, anticipated hotel expansion by Culbertson, a Warren County Game and Fish raid on illegal fishermen, a surprise party for Everett Clark, and assorted local visits and social gatherings in AvuG. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Perks
Grandin Lumber Co
Grandin
Warren County
Ray W. Jackson
Ellensburg
Wyoming Territory
Northern Pacific R. R. Co
Robert Ackley
Warren Co
Allegheny Springs
L. B. Lehentaler
Culbertson
Warren County Game and Fish Association
Thompson Station
Erie Hosts Christian Endeavor Delegates Amid Civic Festivities
Erie welcomed delegates on August 22 with a citywide celebration. 5000 attendees joined a praise service led by Rev. J. T. McCrory of Pittsburg. Officers were elected including Rev. J. T. McCrory as President and Rev. R. S. Van Cleve as President of Erie presbytery. Philadelphia led membership with Allegany second. total societies 3,565 and 188,000 members. Scranton awarded next year’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Bar
R. Brown
Miss McGee
Judge Brown
Bradford
Simon McMahon
Salamanca
M. C. Hubbell
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. A. Lindsey
Fred Highhouse
Warren
J. F. Munhall
Meadville
T. F. Richmond
Smethport
M. J. Fitzgerald
Kane
John Graham
Methodist Episcopal Church
Erie
Graham
Christian Endeavor
J. T. McCrory
Pittsburg
Scott
J.C. Wilson
D. D
van Cleve
H. J. Raymore
Rev. S. Berg
Harrisburg
John Willis Baer
United Society of Boston
Union
McCrory
R. S. van Cleve
J. W. Smith
John Allen
Greenville
George Tate
Coal Springs
George McDonald
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Altoona
Cordelia Jamison
K O T M Picnic Grounds Open for Public and Private Events
The K. O. T. M. picnic grounds on an island in Brokenstraw creek at Irvine top Pa have been prepared for public picnics and private parties. They offer good water a dance platform swings tables and stands. For details contact W A Maines or H F Caldwell Irvine Warren Co Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw Creek
Irvinetop
W. A. Maines
H. F. Caldwell
Ivine
Warren Co
Loafing John and the English Election Banter
A mother scolds Jamie for loafing and assigns kindling duty as an exchange. The dialogue contrasts English office talk with American campaigns and hints at blood and vigor themes. The snippet ends with a quip about running for office in different nations. Hood's Sarsaparilla is referenced as a product claim within the passage.
Grunder and Greenlund wed at Chautauqua
Edward H. Grunder of Pleasant and Calista E. Greenlund of Warren were married at Chautauqua New York on August 27 1895 by Rev. Dr G H Humason in a ceremony performed at the Chautauqua assembly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Exoru
Irvington
Presbyterian Church
Meadville Conservatory of Music
Comstock
New York
Brooklyn
Meadville Concern
Music
Morocco
J. F. McPherson
Boston
H. J. Chapin
Dansville
Dr. McNitt
Racine
Wisconsin
E. N. Smith
C. W. Beaty
W. P. Nutting
George Blair
J. W. Wetmore, Esq
van Doorn
Gro. P. Brockway
Seneca Oil Works
Jackson and
Conewango Streets
Taylor
E.E. Matthews
St. Paul’s Church
Warren Episcopal Church
Matthews
Lillie Osborne
Washington
Charles W. Stone
Pennsylvania
Stone
United States
Busy Reader
George Ball
Isaacs
Isaacs & Morningstar
Nelson Moore
Kate McNitt
Sarah G. Darby
Same
Mai
Thompson Hill
Everett Clark
Elias Waterman
Grace Alstrom
Sherman
M. B. Sparks
L. D. Phillips
Sylvester Clark
Gerry
Warren N. Stowell
Gertrude P. Clark
E. M. Putnam
Clymer
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
M. B Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
C. Sigel
C. E
A. A. Snyder
Poor Farm
Winneshelk Co
Robert Leach
de Witt
F. H. Dixson
Jean Ingelow
Jamie
Hood
Jones
DeWitt
F.H. Dixson
Eben
Mrs. Juddenheimer
Isaac
Mr. J
Rebecca
Jonathan
England
America
Noyes
Fifth Avenue
Chamberlain
St. Paul
Dalrymple—Mead
A. J. Mead
J. A. Kummer
Frank A. Dalrymple
Nellie Mead
Matteson—Clinkhammer
Dunkirk
Justice Edwards
Thos. J. Matteson
Bertha Clinkhammer
Hebges—Crute
Frewsburg
Mr. Thompson
Daniel W. Hedges
Alice Crute
Glade Run
Jackway
Stoolfire
E.D. Mowry
John E. Jackway, Jr
Westfield
Harriette S. Stoolfire
Warren Academy
Lansing Wetmore
Struthers & Johnson
Struthers, Johnson & Brown
Struthers
Johnson
Johnson & Brown
Gov. Packer
Crawford
Galbraith
Mos
P. Johnson
Supreme Court of Penna
U.S. Supreme Urt
Elizabeth Sill
Dr. Kummer
J. W Smith
Nelson Greenland
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
R. S. Lilly
Volney B. C Shing
Maine
D. A. Arird
S J. D. Woodard
August Morck
Amusement
WW. Jarvis
Water St
Hunters
C. H. Hunter & Son
Second St
Allen & Langley
Second Street
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