Warren Home Matters and Entertainment Notes
Warren Pa December 2 1897 report describes Jacob Keller moving his tailor shop to a new corner room, LipraRy Hall entertainments by Edward Frye with Rip Van Winkle and Pudd n head Wilson, a centennial history book for sale, and ongoing court trials including Arnott estate and Roy vs Rossell with Wiggins Harmon Sugar Grove cases pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Miss Bell
LipraRy HaLl
Edward H. Frye
Rip van Winkle
Mark Twain
Youngsville
Lyda Edwards
Arnott
Martha J. Schwab
Nice
Schwab
Lorenzo Leroy
James Roy
Martha J. Rossell
Warren Boro
Wiggins-Harmon
Sugarrove
Revival meetings draw crowds across Warren county churches
Large attendance marks several nightly gatherings at Presbyterian First Methodist and Baptist churches. Rev Bradshaw from Brockwayville assists at the Presbyterian revival, while Dr Crane of Philadelphia helps at the Baptist. Pastor Smith plans to join Brockwayville next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
First Methodist
Baptist
The
Smith
E. L. Bradshaw
Brockwayville
Arthur Crane
Philadelphia
Irey
Presbyterian Church
Bradshaw
Warren Church
Erie County Women Near Home at Warren Hospital
County officials visited the State Hospital for the Insane in Warren reporting crowding. An annex houses women close to discharge in a home like setting without bars, with well furnished rooms and good heating and lighting. Dr Guth replaces Dr Curwen during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren HospiTal
Erie
State Hospital For
Warren
Erie County
Dr. Guth
Curwen
Bazaar and Turkey Supper at Trinity Memorial Church
The Ladies Aid of Trinity Memorial Church holds its annual Bazaar and Turkey Supper in the parish house dining room on Thursday afternoon and evening December 16. A sale of useful and fancy articles complements the dinner, with hopes for wide parish turnout. A doll sale and doll provisions follow on Saturday December 18 hosted by St Agnes and St Catherine's Guilds with dolls, wraps, hats, clothing, and messages for Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity Memorial Church
Trinity Parish House
Santa Claus
St. Agnes
St. Catherine’s Guilds
War Relief Association Thanks Donors and Helpers
The War Relief Association thanks contributors for Thanksgiving gifts to Warren and nearby areas. They acknowledge Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Howe for a charity ball that raised 30 toward groceries, meats, and baskets for 41 families. Baskets included beef bacon and fruit. chickens went to sick areas. winter contributions welcomed. Officers: President Mrs. O. C. Allen, Treasurer Mrs. M. W. Jamieson, Secretary Miss Fannie M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Warren Relief Association
Warren
F. E. Howe
Association
0. C. Allen
M. W. Jamieson
Fannie M. Smith
Trinity Guild entertains at Warren Episcopal Hall
The Trinity Guild at Warren Episcopal Church hosted a Thursday evening event, raising nearly $100 in net receipts. Miss Mary French Field impressed audiences with readings, supported by Miss Lucille Blodget, Mrs. W. B. Crouse, Dr. McAlpin and Dr. Robertson. Field’s engagements included Titusville and Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
Warren Episcopal Church
Library Hall
Mary French Field
A. R. Taylor
Lucille Blodget
W. B. Crouse
Grange groups report at Warren county meeting
Sugar Grove Grange No. 847 notes 69 members with 25 average attendance and 29 fire insurance policies worth 2941 in the year. Valley Grange No. 846 reports 109 members and 42 policies as Deb Wheeler details state and western Grange revival trends at Harrisburg session. County Pomona Grange to meet December 9–10 at Ackley with extensive program and questions on grange stores taxation poultry and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Reuben Dalrymple
National Grange
Harrisburg
State Grange
J. J. Wheeler
Valley Grange
Chandlers Valley
D. F. Vinton
Dep. Wheeler
Wheeler
County Grange
Warren County
Pomona Grange
Ackley
Ackley Grange
W. W. Willson
Sophia Nickerson
T. J. Irvine
Spring Creek Grange
F. J. Eagle
R. J. Weld
Warren
Mary Schuler
A. B. Dakin
Minnesota
Farmers’ National Congress
B. Marsh
W. D. McLaren
Lizzie Martin
Germany
A. E. Kidder
North Warren
Ann Siggins
Youngsville
Scandia
T. M. Howard
Ellen Siggins
Agnes Franklin
Lander
Stella Preston
Fire Part Association
Thanksgiving Week Socials Reported Across Town
The correspondence notes multiple visits and gatherings around Thanksgiving. People from Rochester Bradford Russell Irvington Warren and Sugar Run attend events at Griffin House Mc Murren and other local homes. Mary Daniels broke her arm Friday and is recovering under Dr Flatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
C. H. Clawson
Rochester
C. A. Derr
F. J. Morrison
Bess
Katherine Griffin
Bradford
Florence Aiken
Corydon
Lola Allen
Russell
McMurren
John Smith
Irvington
Turney
Griffin House
Lucy Oneil
Sugar Run
Harry Krimbell
Kinzua
Miss Cook
Jay
Warren
Belle Doughty
Salamanca
J. Kennedy
Campbell
Edinboro
Prof. Mather
Springboro
Pearl Campbell
Willow Creek
Irvine
Dora Akers
Chipmunk
Fitzpatrick
Forbes
Whitcomb
Woodbeck
Hammond
Rev. Jones
Rev. Burns
East Warren
May Porter
Margaret Morris
Miss Jones
Shamburg
Mae Fenton
Mrs. Lounsbury
Germany
Thanksgiving notes and local highlights in Warren area
Thanksgiving visits recount. Monta Jones sustains thigh injury while hunting and may be crippled. Local residents attend events. brass band ball hosted with Duttons orchestra. K O T M monthly party planned. School principal on vacation. sermons by Rev. Baldwin praised. families plan moving in from Lynch Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Rogers
Warren
W. H. Muzzey
S. H
Mary A. Bracken
Corry
Frank Scholton
Dutton
Alvina Fuller
Meadville
B. G. Smith
Youngsville
Richard Fry
Kane
Will Wilcox
Lynch
S. D. Wilcox
Frank Wilcox
Union City
Baldwin
Farmers Institutes in Warren County This Winter
State Department of Agriculture and local managers host farm institutes open to all citizens. No collections, no business ads. state funds cover expenses. County chairman R. J. Weld of Sugar Grove can send programs. State speakers include N. B. Critchfield George T. Powell and Enos H. Hess. Sessions run Dec 13 14 in Columbus and Dec 15 16 in Warren with programs to come attendance encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
State Department of Agriculture
Board of Managers
R. J. Weld
Sugar Grove
N. B. Critchfield
George T. Powell
Enos H. Hess
Columbus
Warren
Local notes from Lander and nearby towns on Thanksgiving week
Nov 29 updates from Jamestown, Lander, Warren and Chau tauqua. Mr and Mrs F S Cook, former Lander Warren Jamestown mail carrier, paid a brief visit. Several residents, including Mrs John Barton and Miss Cora Phillips, are noted as visiting or returning home. Thanksgiving services were held at the Congregational church in Lander Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RichaRd Fry
Columbus
Warren
Ollie Dalrymple
A. B. Miller
F.S. Cook
Jamestown
Lander, Warren
Lander
John S. Barton
Chautauqua
John Preston
J. J. Knapp
Kinzua
H. C. Preston
Youngsville
S. Cooper
Cora Phillips
North Warren
Congregational Church
Mabel Clark
A. V. R. Stanton
Philo
E. R. Clark
Wm. Hartson
E. H. Knapp
D. W. D. Dorn
M. B. Sparks
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
An advertisement pledges a 100 dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as proprietors and cites endorsements from TRUAX and Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. The cure is described as an internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials offered free and Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
Est & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Dixsons Drug Store Restocks Pure Drugs at Low Prices
At the East Side Old Reliable Dixson's Grade Drug and Variety Store a full restock of Pure Fresh Drugs and Family Medicines is offered at bottom prices for shoppers seeking value and reliable remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson’s
East Side
Local Trade Notes and Store Claims
White Cloud Flour promises better bread at no higher cost than competitors. Riverside Fish and Oyster Co., Hickory and Third, George Smith manager, supplies oysters and fish. Low prices led lamps china and glassware claim top status. Miss Sill’s Water Street millinery sale highlighted. A. A. Davis & Co. offers copper plate and visiting cards and legal blanks from the Mail Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Cemetery Association Elects Officers In Wrightsville
At the Wrightsville annual Cemetery Association meeting E A Allen was named President DeWitt Messenger Secretary J F Higgins Treasurer and W D Munger Oscar Peterson as directors. Mrs Adelaide Irvine and Mr and Mrs Thomas Yates swapped positions. Local society notes include visits from Mrs Gifford of Westfield and Mrs Maguire of Pittsfield and mention of a masquerade dance and talk of a singing school with C L Wright as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
The
Cemetery Association
E. A. Allen
DeWitt Messenger
J. F. Higgins
W. D. Munger
Oscar Peterson
Adelaide Irvine
Thomas Yates
Real Estate Transfers and Canfield Obituary
Real estate transfers listed for week ending December 1 1807 show deeds from Farnsworth Horton Hunter Baker Fanck Dean Rowe Mooney and Glasser to various buyers in Sheffield Columbus Warren and Claredon with prices from 1 to 1300 dollars. Obituary notes Porter B Canfield born 1825 in Ellicottville N Y died August 17 1897 at Corydon Pa recounting his varied career in medicine pharmacy carpentry oil exploration and town building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Farnsworth
Nettie E. Farnsworth
Sheffield
Webb Horton
Jerry Crary
John Hunter
Ralph Bourquin
Deerfield
Isabell Baker
Evelyn Gleason
Columbus
J. W. Fanck
Herman Kittner
Glade
Job P. Dean
Columbus Boro
Maria Rowe
Same
Thos. Mooney
Z. T. Weaver
Clarendon
Elizabeth Glasser
Jennie Allen
Warren
East Warren Real Est. Co
Martin Dolan
Porter B. Canfield
Ellicottville
Cattaraugus Co
N. Y
Corydon
Warren Co
Ezra and
Lucretia Canfield
Cooperstown
Buffalo
Canfield Hometead
Porter
Hinsdale Academy
Sarah M. Huntley
Kilicottville
Mansfield
Marshall B
Fannie E
Canfield
Wisconsin
Great Lake Superior
Brick Pomeroy
Randolph
Kittie Belle
Main Street
Chamberlain Institute
Randolph and
Park Block
State Bank
Little Valley
Tarport
Napoli
W. N.Y
W.N. Y
Salamanca Chapter
Corydon Lodge
I.C.C.F
Penfield Carpet Cleaning at Mansion House rear
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. The firm cleans and lays carpets and guarantees satisfaction. Orders may be left at A. A. Davis & Co. 308 Second Street, Warren Steam Laundry 6 10 Penna Ave, Rina & Stevens Rogers Block, or J. S. Bayer 440 Water Street for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Rina & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
White Deer Shot in Lycoming County Featured in PA
A white deer was killed in Lycoming County last week, claimed to be the first white buck shot in Pennsylvania in years. The animal was about a year old and its skin is noted as valuable. The notice mentions other local ads for invitations, tailoring, and a Franklin typewriter for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneautville Courier
J. E. Rupert & Son
Winslow Sherman
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Jamestown
Atlantic
Erie
Sadie Voss
A. W. Jordan
Buffalo
Walter L. Sessions
Panama
Jessie Oakley
Sessions
Jordan
Miss Field
Pittsburg
Com. Gazette
Redpath Bureau
Lycoming County
Pennsylvania
Artistic Clothes Repair by Mrs Casemere
Mrs Casemere offers repair and sewing services with low prices and first class work. She can mend rips or patch garments so they look better than new. Located next hallway to the Mail office at 305 Second St and available at all times. Call for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Casemere’s
Second St
Bailey Rogers Wedding in Olean New York
In Olean New York on November 25 1897 at the bride’s parents home Amos H Rogers officiated by Rev W C Wilbur Ernest R Bailey and Jacette Mabel Rogers both of Olean were united in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey—Rogers
Olean
N. Y
Amos
Amos H. Rogers
W.C. Wilbur
Ernest R. Bailey
Jacette Mabel Rogers
Disgraceful claims and sales pitches in local ad blurbs
Advertisements boast Warren's Corn Cure with a 15 cent price and guarantee. Calls to Keller the Tailor, SD sive & Co, C. Smith & Son for floor oil, linenoloa items, and clock prize tickets. Piano rental advertised at the Mat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SD Sive & Co
South American Nervine Promises Quick Health Cure
An advertisement claims South American Nervine cures all stomach weakness and nerves, with guarantees of success and instant relief. It touts HM as a surprising remedy and asserts no failures, selling through Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Laxa Tea Ad Promotes Tonic and System Boost
An old fashioned drugstore advertisement touts Laxa Tea as a plain thorough tonic. It emphasizes health benefits and guarantees, offering bottles for 10 and 25 cents with a sample free.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
F. R. Scott’s
Judge Noyes
H. T. Coates & Co
R. S. Hall
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Merck & Kirberger
C. W. Stone
Washington
W. H. Filler
Jas. H. Horton
Market Street
Fifth
State College
Dolph Keller
Social Science Club
W. J. Alexander
Arizona
Messrs
F. H. Rockwell
O. W. Beaty
C. C. Thompson
Burgess Steber
Uncle Sam
Harry
James Forrester
George Rathbun
Hatton
Rathbun
Gustason
John Frank
John A. Jackson
Cowan
Carroll
Pope Hollow
Irwin Cowan
Jamestown Journal
P. M
John Patton
Clearfield County
Patton
Congress
Scofield
Fitzmaurice
Mullen
Father Sheridan
Cons. M. Reed
New York
Emperor Joseph
Austria
Georgie M
Alice Leyborne
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Woman’s Missionary Society
Cause of Missions
Keller
Joe Tailor
Miss Sill’s
Geo. A. Woodside
R.J. Weld
Putnamville
Fehlman Bros. We
Fehlman Bros
China
E. Detchon
Noyes
Kellar
Franklin
Anderson
Salyer
Anderso
Clothiers
Liberty St
Whiting Mfg. Co., Reed & Barton
Morck & Kirberger
Warren National Bank
Directons
Wm. D. Brown
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
C. Smith & Son
Mat
W. C. Rowland & Sons
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
State Express
Faith Gy Se
Syracuse
Winson
Hunter
O.h.hunter & Son
Dorset
Onca
Cresco
W. Jarvis
Water St
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. 3. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
C. Sigel
T. O. Slater & CO
Garland
Acorn
Niagara Falls
Richmond
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