Warren County Fair Opens in Warren Pennsylvania
Warren County Agricultural Association invites farmers to attend the Warren County Fair in Warren PA on September 7 to 10 with events overseen by President Geo P Orr and secretary A B Dalrymple. Monthly meetings are held at the Court House on the last Saturday with President Chas Lott and Secretary Willis Cowan.
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Warren
Geo. P. Orr
Dalrymple
Court House
Chas. Lott
Willis Cowan
W. B. Acocks
Prison birth noted as jail delivery in Vermont
A baby born in a Vermont prison is called a jail delivery, reflecting a rare birth behind bars. The item sits among a broad set of 19th century curiosities and social notes, including politics and technology glimpses.
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Vermont
President and officers announce regular meeting schedule
The president Rev W A Rankin first vice president Fred Merck second V P George Ball secretary Willis Cowan treasurer A Hertzel directors Geo P Orr A Mintzer S M Cogswell A J Davis A Kirberger James Nixon Geo O Cornelius Ed J Lesser Geo G Hamilton invite members to the regular monthly meeting on the second Friday of each month at 7 PM in the council room.
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W. A. Rankin
Fred Merck
V. F
George Ball
Willis Cowan
A. Hertzel
Geo
P. Orr
A. Mintzer
S. M. Cogswell
A.J. Davis
A. Kirberger
James Nixon
O. Cornelius
J. Lesser
Geo. G. Hamilton
Rail Schedule Fragments for Philadelphia and Erie Lines
Fragmentary timetable notes show multiple express and mail trains between Philadelphia Erie Buffalo Dunkirk and Pittsburgh with arrival and departure times across days. Mentions include Erie Mail and Express services, Kane and Oil Express, and various stations along the route in Eastern Standard time.
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Philadelphia & Erie K. R
Eastern Standard West E
Erie Acc
Warren
Oil Express
Kane Ex
Erie Mail
Oil Expres
Erie Exx
Kane Acc
Local Officials and Appointments Listed for Burgess and Town Roles
The document enumerates town and school positions including Burgess, Clerk, Surveyor, School Directors, Assessor, Justices of the Peace, Constable, Chief Fire Department, assistants, Notches Public, and names associated with each role such as J. M. Knapp Joseph Walkerman August Morck Jr Robert Mackay Wm Schuur A A Davis Smi th P J Bayer J W Crawford C H Meacham Geo C Hamilton Rev W A Rankin C C Thompson Chas Dinsmoor J M Shefried A J Hazeltine F H Langworthy G H Ames Geo Cornelius R Sehnar A S Dalrymple Fred EK Windsor Will C Allan Al Spinner D J Ball H E Brown Dinsmoor O F Hoffman Ozro Nesmith W D Hinckley.
Local Officials and Candidates Listed for Warren County
District and county officers are listed for Warren County. Names include Congressman W L Scott, state senator J W Lee, Assembly Henry Brace, President Judge W D Brown, associate judges P W Brown and C C Merritt, Sheriff Robert A Love, Prothonotary A Arird, Register and Recorder W S Alexander, Treasurer C H McAuley, County Commissioners M Creeker T L Putnam Joseph Clinton, Clerk A Cogswell, Surveyor D F Wheelock, Overseer J Le Burroughs, Auditors N P Curtis Martin F B Fay, County Supt C D Arird, and others in Warren and surrounding towns.
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W. L. Scott
Eric
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Henry Brace
Warren
W. D. Brown
P. W Brown
Farmington Pa
C. C. Merritt
Grand Valley
Robert A. Love
A. Arird
Register and Recorder
Alexander
C. H. McAuley
M. Creeker
Youngsville
T. L. Putnam
Russell
Joseph Clinton
Sheffield
A. Cogswell
D.F. A. Wheelock
Lottsville
Ovoroner
J. le Burroughs
Sugar Grove
G. H. Higgins
Train Schedule Notice for Erie and Nearby Towns 1881
Postmaster Alden issues a detailed Eastern time schedule for pouch deliveries and rail connections starting June 1 1881. Listings include Corry Erie Bradford Dunkirk Kane Titusville Oil City Sugar Grove Lander Kinzua Steamburg Salamanca Germany Fa and Corrydon with daily and specific weekday services. Pouches close 25 minutes before listed times. no holds permitted.
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Corry
Erie
Bradford
Dunkirk
Kane
Titusville
Oil City
Corydon
Oneville
Steamburg
Salamanca
Germany
Alden
P.M
Warren County Post Offices Listed by Township Groupings
A detailed roster enumerates forty four post offices in Warren County across multiple townships and boroughs including Brokenstraw Youngsville Irvine Matthews Run Cherry Grove Corydon Cornplanter Conewango North Warren Columbus Deerfield Parthenia Grand Valley Isagle East Branch Sanford Elk Freehold Lake Farmington Kinzua Mead Stoneham North Clarendon Tiona Fox, Pine Grove Russell Ackley Pittsfield Garland Torpedo Lotisville Bear Clarendon Dugal Sugar Grove Sheffield Barnes Spring Creek Scofield Enterprise Triumph McGraw Watson Slater Cobham and surrounding areas.
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Warren County
Brokenstraw
Youngsville
Irvine
Matthews Run
Cherry Grove
Corydon
Cornplanter
Conewango
North Warren
Columbus
Deerfield
Tidioute
Parthenia
Eldred
Grand Valley
Isagle
East Branch
Sanford
Elk
Germany
Freehold
Lake
Farmington
Lander
Kinzua
Mead
Stoneham
North Clarendon
Tiona
Pine Grove
Russell
Ackley
Pittsfield
Garland
Torpedo
Lotisville
Bear Clarendon
Dugal
Sugar Grove
Chandler's Valley
Sheffield
Barnes
Spring Creek
South West
Scofield
Enterprise
Triumph
Fagundus
McGraw
Watson
Galen
Slater, Cobham
Warren C. H
Warren Co
West
Church Services Across Denominations This Sabbath
A list of religious services across multiple denominations including Meritopist Sacrament, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Evangelical, Scandinavian and Catholic parishes. Details include pastors names, service times at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Sunday schools around 9:30 to 12:50 PM, and daily masses or catechism sessions.
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W. W. Painter
Court House
Episcopal
A. W.W. Ryan
Baptist
E. D. Hammond
Lam
Presbyterian
Perry
Allen
LuTaeraAn
Ph. Doerr
L. M. Boyer
N.G. Johnson
Ilam
Carno
Lic
Father de la Roque
Father Berbigier
Fraternal Lodge Meeting Notices in Warren Area
A list of fraternal organizations with meeting nights and locations in Warren. Groups include G A R Post, Warren A U No 494, K of H L O O F lines, A Y M North Star, Occidental H R A Chapter, Warren Commandery K T, Warren Lodge I O O F, Kossuth Encampment I O O F, Carroll Lodge A O U W, Warren Lodge No 481 K P, Emory Lover K L H, Cornwango Lodge I O G T, Warren Council R T, and Resort Blue Lodge D OH with schedule details.
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Eben N. Forp
Library
Warren Lodge
Allen Block
Kossuth
Carroll Lodge
A. O
U. W
Warren Savings Bank
Warren Lop
E. K
U. W. Hall
Emory Lover
H. Hall
Conewango Lopge
Shaffler
Warren Council
R. T
I. O
G. T. Hall
Resort
Blum Lopge
Dreamer finds paradise among reformers and love in a shop window
A narrator journeys to a heavenly realm where reformers like Voltaire and Spinoza dwell, while an earthly tale follows Ethelyn Harvey as she profits from a painting sale and accepts a surprising proposal from Mr. Darcy, leading to a new life with art in a grand studio.
The New Lodger and Miss Harvey The Artist
In a cold January light Ethelyn Harvey toils in a bare room chasing a prize. Mr. Darcy notices her and arranges a second floor back room. After failure, Ethelyn contemplates debt and seeks a new path with Darcys help as a potential companion.
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Ethelyn
Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcey
Mrs
Mr. Dacy
For Those Who Sleep in Church
A physician explains why drowsiness in church occurs due to bad construction heat and quiet surroundings. He notes that a quiet church service often helps insomniacs, rail travel can bring relief, and strong tea or coffee before service may wake but is unhealthy. He jokes that elderly heads nod due to susceptibility and that women rarely sleep because of dress.
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Gen. Knickerbocker
Philadelphia Record
A Little Family Squabble
A frontier couple nearly falls into a serious quarrel over a Scandinavian servant. The wife, clever and hardworking, defends the maid’s presence. the husband confronts Christine about fidelity. Christine replies she will never leave, hinting at possible marriage dynamics. San Francisco Chronicle.
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Christine
Mrs Gladstone Described By Americans As Plain Yet Refined
Americans who have met Mrs Gladstone describe her as plain looking though naturally refined. Her heavy features are unsoftened by dress, making her look rough, yet she is regarded as excellent and well beloved despite poor taste and style.
John Swinton Urged to Build Factories on Yale College
Alta California quips that John Swinton the Socialist seeks to repurpose Yale College buildings as factories and jokes about his suitability as a bellows maker in discussing utilities.
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John Swinton
Yale College
Alta California
George W. Childs Dinner Set Captivates New England Magazine
A Philadelphia Record description spotlights George W. Childs dinner service valued at 40 000 to 50 000 and collected over fifteen years. The New England magazine features a full page illustration of Childs elegant dining room with glass, china and silver including a Minton ware set and Bohemian and Carlsbad crystal pieces. The article notes the lavish table, centerpieces, and rare Spanish and English elements in a palatial mansion setting.
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George W. Childs
Philadelphia Record
New England
United States
Childs
Thomas Hawkes
Hawkes
England
Bohemia
Carlsbad
Grant
Lord Broughton
British Museum
Enduring respect for full names and proper titles in society
The piece argues for abandoning shortened female names in favor of full baptismal names. It notes that Mollie and Mattie should become Mary and Martha and urges using formal identifiers like Mistress Ann Page. It endorses keeping a maiden name as a middle name and widows using the husband’s name as sensible for family identification.
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Mollie
Mattie
Tillie
Maggie
Mary
Martha
Matilda
Margaret
Ann Page
Catherine Smith
Tea Becomes Popular Drink Over Coffee Here
The article notes tea as the fashionable drink of the day, trendier than coffee among Americans and in England, praised for healthfulness and refreshment. It contrasts tea’s appeal with coffee, suggesting tea is gaining preference and popularity.
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England
Fashions Change as Boston Girls Favor Large Shoulder Bags
A Boston Letter notes a shift from music rolls to large cloth bags shaped like purses. The bags are worn slung over the shoulder with one end front and the other back, decorated with embroidery and varied designs. The writer questions the contents, suggesting they may be empty or ornamental rather than functional.
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Boston
Minneapolis Tribune
Faith-healing condemned by religious editor in Century
The Century piece by Rev. Dr. Buckley denounces faith-healing as dangerous superstition. It argues faith-care fosters self obsession, erodes reason, feeds delusions, and diverts attention from genuine Christian transformation, warning against its spread and impact.
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Buckley
Methodist Christian Advocate
God
Christ
Elijah
Newton
Simon the Sorcerer
Lee Dan Brings Chickens To Court In Oath Protest
A San Francisco court scene reports Lee Dan attempting to refute testimony by citing Chinese oath customs. He arrives with six chickens in a sack a tub and a knife hoping witnesses would swear on pain of chicken execution. The judge halts the stunt and orders the items removed.
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San Francisco
New York Sun
Lee Dan
Low Sing
Lee
Lawler
Reading of Written Speeches in Congress Described
Congressman T B Reed criticizes the habit of reading prepared speeches in the House as a waste of time. He argues it serves home audiences and that lawmakers are pressured to be orators, while real progress is often neglected by visible results. The piece notes the audience size and laments the chasm between rhetoric and action.
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Whitney
Washington Navy Yard
Congress
Navy
T. B. Reed
Unusual home remedy for fever quenched by bread and fire
A curious old remedy claims to ease fever by placing a slice of bread on burning coals until aflame, then tossing it into a tumbler of water. The text asserts the method has been tested and proven excellent.
Cell theory and the unity of life in evolution
Herbert Spencer discusses how modern science reveals living organisms are colonies of minute, independent cells. He notes that larger forms arise from nucleated cells through stages of division, specialization, and tissue formation, challenging the old view of organisms as simple, single units.
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Leeuwenhoeck
Schwann
Schleiden
Lerbert Spencer
Hospitality Well Repaid and Aged Penman Left Legacy
A veteran penmanship teacher, Christopher A. Burdick, died near Eagle Bridge about a year and a half ago after wandering the county. He had no caretakers, found shelter with Nahum Newcomb and his family, and left a will giving 3000 dollars to each of the four Newcomb children, with additional gifts to Newcomb’s wife and Burdick’s mother. Newcomb seeks guardianship letters to hold the bequests in trust for the children.
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Troy
New York Times
Christopher A. Burdick
Rensselaer County
Eagle Bridge
Nahum Newcomb
Pittstown
Newcomb
Frog Confined in Chow-Chow Bottle Baffles Baltimore
A Baltimore housewife found a living frog inside a bottle of chow-chow. The amphibian could not escape through the neck and appears to have grown during confinement in an air tight prison. The tale is reported by a Baltimore newspaper.
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Baltimore
Local Tin Roofing and Pluming by William Spinner
Short notice eave spouting tin roofing and plumbing by William Spinner at No 234 Diamond Block. Reputable rates with satisfaction guaranteed.
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William Spinner
Last day to register voters set for Thursday September 2
The notice reminds residents that Thursday September 2 is the final day to register to vote. Ensure eligibility and complete registration before the deadline.
September literary magazines feature art plates and fashion
Peterson's Magazine presents a first class steel engraving Dont Be Greedy by Schutze with many wood engravings and Venetian glass study while Demorest's Magazine offers Thirty Years in Journalism and other notable pieces. Godeys Lady's Book shows Papa's Pocketbook with autumn fashions and new needlework designs plus A Wave O the Sea serial by Marian Reeves.
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Peterson's Magazine
Schutze
Java
Demorest
Jenny June
W. Jennings Demorest
Madame la Fayette
Paris
Marian Reeves
Temperance Advocate Opposes Prohibition Party
J. Ellen Foster argues the Prohibition party is a delusion and hindrance to temperance work. She contends it would harm prohibition efforts in Kansas, Iowa, and Georgia, insisting that people, not the party, achieved prohibition.
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J. Ellen Foster
Prohibition Party
Kansas
Iowa
Georgia
Golden Rules of a Wise President Letter Attributed to Lincoln
A quoted autograph letter signed A Lincoln extols simple daily vows. It urges steady meals prayer wife thoughts, courteous creditors, good digestion, avoiding billiousness, and gentle steady exercise. The advice closes with the belief that these acts will provide happiness and a good lift.
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A. Lincoln
Tropical Spray for Hair Growth and Baldness
An original and scientific vegetable compound claiming to stimulate hair and moustache growth. The notice asserts safety and certainty, urging interested persons to request a circular from Tropical Spray Co. in Fredonia, New York, with L. G. Noyes, Druggist in Warren, Pennsylvania, stocking the product.
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Tropical Spray Co
Fredonia
N. Y
L. G. Noyes
Warren, Pa
MAI TM Circulation Notice for Warren P O
The MAI TM is entered for circulation as second class mail matter in Warren P O. Subscribers can identify the paper by the date printed opposite each address. Readers from all county and national areas are asked to send brief newsy communications. Anonymous articles will not be published. Writers must supply their names, though publication is not guaranteed.
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Warren P.O
Temperance Corner Looks Ahead to State Convention in Wilkesbarre
The Rus sell WCTU calls for planning for the annual State Convention to be held October 13 to 15 in Wilkesbarre. An executive meeting and delegates prayer will occur, with urged reports dues and officer lists to be prepared, and rail orders and convention program to be circulated in September. Frances L. Swift and Evvten M. Warrson sign as president and cor sec.
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Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania
Frances L. Swift
Evvten M. Warrson
Annual Warren W C T U Meeting Highlights Work
The Warren W C T U held its Aug 19 annual meeting with 63 members plus honorary members. Officers elected include President Mrs M Snyder and Treasurer Mrs J Eichenberg. The Sabbath Observance department reports 11 sermons and 2,800 literature pages distributed, German materials totaling 700. Efforts to curb Sabbath desecration included stopping Sunday paper sales, with labor and outreach noted.
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Warren W.C. T. U
M. Snyder
S. P. Johnson
A. Gerould
Jane Swift
T. 8. Messner
W. McLaren
J. Eichenberg
A. M
D. I. Ball
Business men urged to use mail office for job printing
The notice promotes the mail office as the best facility for all kinds of job printing using high quality stock. It guarantees low prices for quality work and advises obtaining prices before placing orders.
Agricultural Fairs Schedule Across Pennsylvania and Nearby
A listing of fair dates across many 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. Dates show multi day sessions in September and early October.
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Parker
Corry
Erie
Dunkirk-Fredonia
Dream Balm Hyped Cure for Hay Fever Claims
A long time hay fever sufferer reports dramatic relief after trying Ely's Dream Balm. He credits a single application to rapid improvement and says two weeks of use left him entirely cured, calling it the greatest discovery.
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Ely
Parker's Tonic Praised For Blood Purity and Strength
A testimonial claims Parker's Tonic cured years of erysipelas by clearing blotches on the face and building health and strength. The speaker states the remedy became effective two years ago and now considers it essential medicine.
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Parker
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N. Yates
L. G. Noyés’ Drug Store
A C. McAlpine
Merck’s
L. R. Freeman
W. G. Trunkey
Leeernas & Trunkey
Attorneys AT Law
Judge Scofield
Liberty Street
Trickery Street
Manvile’s
John Lauffer
J H. Sandstrom
Peeve & Titus
Oneida
Yarver
C. W. King
Proprietress
Mutt
Xchange
Geo. H. Leonhary
Water Street
Frank Metzgar
W. A. Greaves
Aia Walsh
P.O
Italy
Richard B
Stewart
Second and
Liberty Sts
Attorney AT Law
Beaty Block
Attorneys AT Law and Solicitors of Patents
Second
Liberty Streets
C. ©. Allen
Gko
H. Higgins
Wi” AL T. Neill
Exchange Block
Crawford, Forest
Venango
K F J. Muse
Johnson's Exchange
Pyaar & Cable
Dinsmoor
Jas
CABLE
Etmore
Noyes & Hinckley
Second Street
Hinckley
L. D. Wetmore
Noyes
W.D. Hinckley
Ba” & Thompson
Notary Public
Wilbur & Schnur
Front Street
W. W. Wilbur
WM. Schnur
Pprown & Stone
First National Bank
H. E. Brown
KH. Brown
W. Stone
LAW
Johnson’s Exchange
Story
P. Johnson
W. M. Lindsey
J. C. Parmlee
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Prangis
Henry
Geo. N. Parmler
David L. Gerould
Capital
M. Waters
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
Geo. N. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
H.ss. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
COAL
Liberty
Local Directory
Warren County Agricultural Association
Cleveland
California
East
J. E. Bill
St. Martin’s
N. B
Ile
Washington
Martha Washington
Stuart
W. 8
Hancock
Adam
Green
Colby
Mississippi
John Grant
Minneapolis
New York
Board OF Trade
Railroad Guide
Buffalo
Philadelphia
R. R
Eastern Standard West
Dunkirk, Allegheny
Val
Pittsb’g RR
Eastern Standard
Warren P. QO
Methodists
Methodist Society
Olney & Bean
Marathon
Buena Vista County
Paradise
Angel of the Flaming Sword
Servant of the Ord
Aurelius
Zeno
Socrates
Spinoza
Galileo
Darwin
Voltaire
Sheol
Hell
the Academy
Ethelyn Harvey
Mamma
Mrs. Johnson
San Francisco Chronicle
Brooklyn
Bahia
Maria
Cup
Literary
Temperance Corner
The
Tus
A. V. Mott
C.C. Hunt
W. B. Johnson
D. Johnson
Rob’t Parrish
Catherine Randall
Eri. D. Johnson
Wallace Briggs
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