Who will our next Postmaster be in Warren
The Warren Mail notes widespread chatter from Mexico to Maine about liberty’s refrain, asks who will be the next Postmaster, and lists local items: Civil Court week, river rafting, a Cigarmakers Union event, Kate Claxton at Library Hall, Board of Trade meeting, Christmas preparations, and local business updates. It covers burglaries, concerts, autographs, oil in Glade, hardware sales, hires, accidents, salesmen wanted, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Maine
Liberty
Utica
Cigarmakers’ Union
Harugari Hall
Kate Claxton
Library Hall
Board of Trade
Council Room
Saxton
Hunter & Son
Merck Bros
P. J. Bayer
Choral Union-Belle McClintock
Warren Library
T. H. de Silver
Glade
Clark Farm
S. M. Cogswell
Barth & Gruver
Chautauqua Assembly
Hotel Athenaum Association
Pittsburg
Jamestown
Water Works Company
Erie
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Oil City
Emlenton
Kittaning
Clarion Jacksonian
M. R. Barr
Jones
New York
Barr
General Land Office
New Orleans
J. Warren Fletcher
News
Sugar Grove
Allegheny Mail
Warren
W. L. Scott
C. A. Hitchcock
The
Herald
Internal Revenue
Corry
Cameron Block
St. James Hotel
Telegraph
Brother Pain
John H. Dingman
Hoenig
S. E. Andrews
Titusville
Salamanca
Cattaraugus County
Board of Supervisors
Congress of Dolls
Bradford
Palen
Gilson
Talamo
Pleasantville
Franklin
Laona
Thomas J. Skidmore
C. and
W. Alexander
Fredonia
Nypano
Tregalles
Salamanca Republican
Rinklets and Notices Share Local Social Scene
The Rinklets Thursday masquerade drew strong attendance with oil tips for skaters and hints of a final Leap Year party next Wednesday featuring Struthers Hose Band. Local items mention professional skaters Nate Clark and others, plus numerous personal paragraphs from Warr en area residents and updates on social happenings.
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Struthers Hose Band
Corry
America
Nate Clark
W. J. O'Neill
Will Hare
John Mead
Norristown Herald
Sea of Ice to thrill Warren audience next Friday
Theatrical notices promise a strong show with Miss Claxton in The Sea of Ice at Library Hall next Friday evening December 12. C A Stevenson’s Carlos and Verdi choruses will also headlined acts, while Warren’s own Kate Claxton is praised for her poised performance.
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Library Hall
Pittsburg
Times
Kate Claxton
Warren
Marv’lous
Verdi
Choral Union
Belle McClintock
Academy Music
Buffalo
J. L. Ungerer
Kelly Weaver
Big Black Dog
Trial of Jenne for Murder Ends in Second Degree Verdict
Jenne found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to state prison for eleven years and six months. The trial in Warren County heard from hospital experts and witnesses about Jenne’s supposed imbecility and epileptic traits amid prior threats against Ellis, who died from multiple shotgun wounds. Multiple related criminal cases and a grand jury report followed, detailing verdicts, sentences, and facility maintenance recommendations.
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George Jenne
Tidioute
Wm. Ellis
Ellis
Jenne
Warren
Warren County
W. D. Brown
P. W. Brown
R. P. King
Commonwealth
Geo. H. Higgins
T. Allen
Wm. M. Lindsey
C. W. Stone
C. H. Noyes
W. W. Wilbur
Wm. Schnur
Reuben Dalrymple
Sugar Grove
Mr. Higgins
Germany
Rouse Hospital
Phebe Howard
Curwen
Greenlee
Wilbur
Mr. Stone
Allen
Lindsey
Stone
Brown
James Cavanaugh
Patrick Dowd
James McLaughlin
Wm. Cook
Flora Clingsmith
Thos. Horrigan
John Riley
Smith Williams
Riley
Williams
Geo. Robinson
Wm. Schanti
D. S. Breitenstein
C. H. Perlick
James Godfrey
H.F. Kerr
John Holman
E. W. Robertson
Eli S. Meeker
W. G. Williams
Ann Horrigan
Philip Leonhart
Mrs. Slocum
E. T. F. Valentine
A. H. Lacy
T. W. Dempsey
W.N. Bucklin
Court of Warren Co
North Warren
Garfield
Missionary Service at Episcopal Church This Tuesday Evening
An elegant line of Black and Colored Silks is offered as presents for a Missionary service at the Episcopal Church this Tuesday evening conducted by Rev. Samuel Kelley of Pittsburg. The note adds groceries sold at low prices in Warren, with Hon. Robert Allen affirming the bargain loudly.
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The
Episcopal Church
Samuel Kelley
Pittsburg
Warren
Robert Allen
Warren Baptist Church 50th Anniversary Commemorated
The Warren Baptist Church marked its 50th anniversary on Sunday November 30 1884 with a history read by Pastor E D Hammond. The church organized May 2 1834 in Warren courthouse with members including Curtis Morse Gildersleeve and others.
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E. D. Hammond
Warren Court House
P. Curtis
F. Curtis
H. Gier
P. Doty
M. Shaw
Elizabeth Morse
P. Waters
P. Strong
Louisa Wheeler
Mary Colmstock
O. W. Shaw
W. M. Morse
W. M. Gildersleeve
E. Doty
Curtis Pond
Pine Grove
Carroll and
Ashville
New York
Foote
Fuller, Coleman and Gildersleve
Fuller
James McClellan
Norman Snyder
A. Gerould
B. C. Willoughby
John S. Hutson
Stockton
N. Y
Allegheny City
Warren, Oo
G. W. Snyder
Columbus
Lockhaven
Springville
Painter
Allen
Boyer
Organ Fund
Trowbridge
County and Vicinity News Roundup from Erie Area
A December 7 newspaper digest reports county updates from Forest to Bradford including factory shutdowns and layoffs at Corry and Oil City projects. It notes Erie R R staffing changes and factory activity, a sale of the Simpson oil lands, and local civic notes from Jamestown to Salamanca with libel suits and new newspaper ventures.
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Teachers Institute of
Forest County
Tionesta
Corry
Erie
Fredonia Canning
City Council of
Bradford
John M. Kane
McKean County
Simpson
Erie R. R
Lafayette
County Correspondence Highlights Local Mill and School News
E W Thompson advances a new saw mill on the old site with water power ownership and promises incentives for local manufacturers next spring. The Sewing Circle party at Lane Hall supports schools with bells clocks and dictionaries and plans further purchases if patronage grows. Township schools open with a roster of named teachers across villages. Others note roller skating activity at Fentonville and M M Thompson moving to a new house. A. V. Jones returns from Tionesta with no deer. Landlord Marsh to issue Christmas bail cards. Pine Grove builds a fine schoolhouse. Robt Love as contractor delivers a reliable project. Jones and Matt offer organ tickets to shoppers. Sam.
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E. W. Thompson
Roscoe Ransom
Youngsville
Nellie S. Murray
Meadville
Ackley Hollow
David Braley
Jamestown
Hales
Mary Phillips
Cable Hollow
Elmer Haskins
Wiltsie
Eva Ruland
Thompson
Maggie Brown
Irvineburg
Effie Lukins
Gouldtown
Ella Newman
Fox Hill
James Devine
Fentonville
M. M. Thompson
Cultivator
Mr. Johnson
Klantone
Postoffice
A. V. Jones
Tionesta
Marsh
I. H. Fry
Bert
Pine Grove
Robt. Love
Jones & Matt
Sam
Pittsburg tabernacle talk for Francis Murphy and more
State news item notes Pittsburg discussions of a tabernacle for Francis Murphy and that fifteen applicants, including several ladies, seek the Sharon post office. Harrisburg hosts the State encampment of the G A R on Feb 10 11. The Pittsburg club next season is the most expensive ball team organized in the United States. Two men digging roots on a Susquehanna Island near Danville uncover a metal box with coins totaling 47000 dollars.
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Pittsburg Club
United States
Susquehanna River
Danville
James Glenn
14Th Regiment
Whe Gray
Parchment
Glenn
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Capt. Natt
Uniontown
Allegheny City
James
Lizzie
R. J. Burdette
Ardmore
Montgomery County
Burlington
Town Council Proceedings December 1 Regular Meeting
Regular council meeting notes Burgess Geo P Orr and nine members present Minutes read and approved Fire Committee reports two wheeled hose carts about 90 dollars each referred for further investigation Library Hall license fee set at two dollars per performance except lectures and home entertainments Concerts in other halls charged at established price Gas bills for four months reduced fifteen percent with settlement to be reported Street Commissioner S G Waid report filed List of bills ordered paid including S G Waid Walsh Hamilton Page Hertzel Ames Russell Begler lighting Knapp Rogers Mintzer Merck Utter Lacy Magee police and others Clerk R P Kina adjourned.
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Roll
Burgess
P. Orr
Messrs
Davis
Knapp
Bell
Cogswell
Siechrist
Borchers
Walkerman
Merck
Fire Dept
Warren Gaslight Co
S. G. Waid
Holiday shopping notes from A A Davis and partners
Fifteen days remain before Christmas as A A Davis & Co advertise a large stock of books albums and toilet sets and offer a lucky number with every $2 purchase. Geo Ball promotes clothing hats and furnishings, with store rugs and cheap goods to clear stock. John D Coulter offers silk handkerchiefs and Bel Bros features bird cages and emboyered items.
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Bet Bros
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
A. A. Davis & Co
Geo. Ball
John D. Coulter
Bel Bros
Christmas gift stock at Buit Bros selection
Geo Ball notes a large stock at Buit Bros offering rich desirable yet useful Christmas presents. Shoppers are invited to inspect the selection before purchase.
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Geo. Ball
Buit Bros
Thacher ill in Lowville and local social notes
December 6 notes list Mrs W M Thacher at Lowville with her mother ill, Chas Stuart on the sick list, a mush and milk benefit party for Rev Hall hosted by John A Jackson, and hints of a roller masquerade Christmas night. Other items mention A P Garfield and wife in Jamestown, Frank Siggins to Buffalo, and visits among Mrs G R Wood Sheffield Mrs L J Kinnear.
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C. D. Allen
Sheffield
J. H. Eddy
Florida
Warren
John Fisher
W. H. Spain
Parker’s Landing
S. J. Franklin
Warren Gaslight Co
Corry
W. M. Thacher
Lowville
Chas. Stuart
John A. Jackson
Hall
A. P. Garfield
Jamestown
Frank Siggins
Buffalo
Scott
Olney
Oyster supper funds church benefit and town news
On Thanksgiving night the Christian church held an oyster supper for benefit with pleasure and profit. A new street will extend South Main. A surprise party at the Chapman residence led to a free-for-all sleigh ride. Alice Van Nepps returns from Sugar Grove Seminary to study locally. Winter sledding across the hill before the school builds a lively scene. Hyde and Son begin rebuilding the mill on a new site at West Main and Goshen streets with materials for framing already started.
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Christian Church
South Main
Chapman
Alice van Nepps
Sugar Grove Seminary
Hyde & Son
West Main
Goshen Streets
Tox
Bears Found Near Gaen Neighbors in Pa. Woods
Local hunters from Langdon Station report capturing several deer and a remarkable sight near the N. Woodlands. They shot and killed a bear cub, wounded the old bear, and later trapped the mother near Tionesta creek. A second cub remains at large due to lacking a dog for chase.
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Gaen
Langdon Station
P. & E. Road
Tionesta Creek
H. B
Fall and Winter Clothing by Jacob Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller the Tailor offers an immense stock of imported and domestic cloths ready to be made into suits. He guarantees a good fit with skilled workmen and the latest styles. Rooms on Second Street near Liberty, second story.
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Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Ho for the Holidays Prices in New Dry Goods Stock
Local merchants announce deep discounts on dress goods cashmeres flannels cloaks shawls and novelties after buying large lots from jobbers. Prices drop across several lines with cashmeres from 90c to 50c and flannels reduced as much as 15c below competitors. Warren store touts modern stock and holiday appeal to lure shoppers.
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
J. J. Taylor
J. A. Eichenburg
Mintzer & Co
Archie Muncari
Glade Run
Liverlyville
R. G. Chase & Co
Particuars
Presbyterian Church
Stewart’s Drug Store
H. P
Bookwell
Rogers Farm
Mead Tp
East Street
R. P. Kina
Co. I
Armory
Dutch
Rieg
Soldier Boys
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Gov. Stone
Holland
Durham
Jersey
Hoffman & Rowland
Wetmore
Rockwell
Beaty
Jane Orr
E. Cowan
John G. Hall
Ridgway
W. J. Henderson
Altoona
Leffard
W.J. McLaren
Kansas
J. M. Clapp
Boston
Greaves
Kansas City
Findley
Main Street
Louvre
Luxemburg
W. A. Greaves
Judge McCrary
L. G. Noyes
Coolihan
Warren Fruit and
Bearn
Bell Bros
Gro. P. Orr & Co
Tu Bros
the Baptist Church of Warren
the Gazette
Russell
State News
Francis Murphy
Sharon
Harrisburg
G. A R
Sheridan
Pennsylvania National Guard
National Guard
Hartranft
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Company
Rand
Geo. Ball’s
Market Street
H.G. Eddy
Dr. Fenner
Northrop’s
Bear Lake
Watson Township
N. Greenland
Undertakers
Johnson & Siegfried
Wendlebee
Bell Brothers
Stewarts
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
T. S. Messner 4
Barker
Frank E. Barker
Marcie
Clark — Lauffenberger
Lutheran Parsonage
P. Doerr
Sampson—Brown
Bride
W. W. Painter
Jacob Sampson
Mattie Brown
Frank—Loveland
Tintern
Ont
E. Adams
A. Dol. Frank
Kate Loveland
Ulrich
North Clarendon
C. P. Ulrich
Orphana
W. K. Chapel
Erie City
Erie County
Waterford Village
Ee Linus Lindsley
Waterford
Jim
H. Hunter & Son
Matthew Goodwin
Penna
John Orames
Warren, Pa
Ustice
Mail Office
Crockery Store
Wyarren
G.L. Friday
Carver House
Beech Street
John H. Hale
Warren Co
W.C. Hale
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