Christmas wishes and local notices in Warren Pa
The Warren Mail lists holiday greetings and brief home notices. items include Eli Perkins tonight and Rhea next Friday, local sales at A W Merck drug store and Oneida Market, charitable bazar profits, sleighing and ice rink, and various vendors and services on Second street Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Perkins
Rhea
A. W. Merck
Oneida
John Langdale’s
Second Street
Warren
A. M. Rogers
Hickory Street
8. Green
Kinzua
Carver House
L. G. Noyes
the Relief Association
F. R. Retterer’s
Hall Block
Front Street
Personal notes and community events in Warren area
A dense list of brief community items from Warren and nearby towns mentions Eli Perkins tonight and Rhea next Friday, court sessions in Tionesta, illness recoveries, travels, visitors, and holiday preparations. Several local officials, churches, clubs, and businesses are noted along with upcoming lectures, sales, and charity drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Perkins
Rhea
Judge Brown
Tionesta
Christmas Observances Across Warren Churches
Warren churches plan Christmas services and festive events. Baptist, Episcopal, M E Evangelical, Lutheran, German language, Presbyterian, and St Josephs churches host services, trees, gifts for orphans, and Sunday school programs, with times and decorations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Baptist
Philadelphia
Coulston
Kinzua
Warren Church
Episcopal Church
Ryan
M. E
Evangelical
W. P. Bignell
St. Joseph’s Church
Free delivery bill sparks city pavement debate yet not a town
The piece argues that free delivery requires city-like features such as paved streets and lights, which the town lacks. It notes residents prefer visiting the Post Office or the Postmaster, while box delivery grows popular and views on trust in carriers vary amid a local gold hoax tale and warnings to keep drilling in life’s ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Jim Blazer
Peggy Malone
Warren County Agricultural Association Annual Meeting Summary
The fourth annual meeting of the Warren County Agricultural Association, known as the Farmer's Club, convened in Library Hall with strong turnout including twenty eight Oil Creek Valley Agricultural Association members from Titusville led by A N Perrin and Capt David Emery. Officers were re elected and members discussed improving farmer access to agricultural literature and library placement. Dr. Bender spoke on horses cattle and herd health. the group adjourned after supper with Titusville visitors expressing satisfaction and planning a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Agricultural Association
Farmer's Club
Library Hall
Oil Creek Valley Agricultural Association
Titusville
A. N. Perrin
David Emery
Messrs
G. C. Mathews
N. L. Reed
B. Mars
D. A. Fulmer
S. M. Fulmer
Thos. Paurtill
H. T. Dunham
A. S. Hancox
W.M. Kerr
Chas. Breed
J. H. Lewis
S. W. Booth
H. W. Ross
Jesse Smith
B. J. Mars
S. B. Kerr
A. B. Kerr
Oen Henderson
Jas. Purtill
James Henderson
J. A. Mars
Wm. Rose
John Pastorius
M. B. Gilson
H. E. Dunham
A. R. Wilson
State Hospital For the
Dr. Curwen
Leonhart
Warren Club
Acock
Warren County Fair Association
Lott
Warren
H. Eddy
M. B. Dunham
W. B. Acocks
Willis Cowan
Farmer’s Clubs
Perrin
Samuelson
Berry
Henderson
Smith
Loucks
Eddy
Reed
Dunham
Ross
Mathews
Pastorius
Emery
Stone
C. W. Stone
Trial over Anchor Oil fire deaths ends in verdict for defendants
Lewis T. Fair sued Anchor Oil Co. for his wife’s death in a Bradford railroad fire caused by leaking oil from an on hillside tank. After a week of testimony, Judge Brown presided and a jury found for the defendants. Other related suits were continued or dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis T. Fair
Anchor Oil Co
Bradford
Anchor Co
Belnap
Wardwell
Morrison
Maria O. Burgess
Bradford gas line dispute and county notes
County items report a Bradford gas line project, local post office changes after Jan 1, and a range of regional updates. Notables include deaths Mrs Fanny Gallup Kidder and Mrs Lucy Whitney Davis, a 121st Pennsylvania reunion led by Capt J M Clapp, and Bequest to Allegheny College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Titusville
Fanny Gallup Kidder
E.E. Gallup
Busti
N. Y
121St Regiment P. V
Franklin
J. M. Clapp
Tidioute
Miss Lindley
Meadville
Allegheny College
Lucy Whitney Davis
C. C. Burtch
Jamestown
Bradford
Enterprise
Jacob Bredt
New Castle
Cooper
Edinboro Normal School
Galbraith
Frank Babcock
Youngsville
Lillia Brown
Tiona
Phillips
J. M.clapp
Co. F
121St
Pennsylvania
121St Regiment
P. V
Mays Post
Exchange Hotel
May
List of area residents with occupations and towns
A compiled roster of individuals from multiple towns including Pleasant Conewango Pittsfield Sheffield Warren Freehold Spring Creek Glade Limestone Brokenstraw Eldred Sugar Grove Kinzua Mead Tidioute and Pine Grove. Names cover farmers laborers merchants clerks mechanics millers landlords and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acks
Pleasant
Amann
Conewango
Andrews
H. F
Pittsfield
Barton
Sheffield
Ball
George
Warren
Braley
H. A
Farmington
Bailey
A. H
Brookmire
J. G
Freehold
Backus
Chase
John
Spring Creek
Cady
R. P
Glade
Densmore
Eldred
Dailey
Dunn
Limestone
Davis
W. R
Brokenstraw
Ewart
J. A
Foley
Fuller
J. C
Kinzua
Fidler
Sam
Sugar Grove
Gerow
Haupin
Clarence
Hall
J. E
Pine Grove
Horn
O. D
Johnson
L. J
Jenkins
E. W
Kightlinger
South West
Lawson
Henry
Mattison
McCall
D. M
Tidioute
Mooney
Roger
Farmer
Mead
McDonald
Perry
Miller
F. R
Perkins
F. E
Phillips
A. L
Clerk
Rosen
C. A
Spetz
Strickland
Shellhammer
Wiswell
York
Myron
Biggest and Most Handsome Black Silks Shown in Warren
Lyons Goods offers 21 pieces of black silks auction lot at 1.33 per yard. Quality rated $1.75 to $2.50 and a job lot at 1.19. Hurry before sellout. Sold by O. H. Hunter & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Lyons
O. H. Hunter & Son
Wall Paper and Toiletry Goods Auctioned by Local Firms
The largest stock of wall paper in latest designs offered by N. K. Wendle bee. Elegant toilette sets and perfumery items marketed by A. W. Merck. Druggist and Stationer features dressing cases odor cases and related goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Wendlebee’s
A. W. Merck
Mile Rhea Stars In The Widow At Library Hall
Mile Rhea appears in The Widow at Library Hall next Friday evening December 24. The French comedy features bright humor and comic situations with Rhea praised for a clever, moving performance across grief hope and joy with graceful attire and captivating stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Rhea
Library Hall
Halifax Chronicle
Rhea
New Tax Law Hikes Penalties for Unpaid Dues
A new law requires all persons to pay taxes before January 1 1887. Unpaid taxes after that date incur a five percent addition and may be handed to the Constable for collection. The Collector Ames and Justice Cornelius urge affected residents to settle at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
Ames
Garland Church Funded and Repaired in 1886
Ep. Mann reports a $300 remodeling of the Garland church, funded by local supporters. A recent donation party filled the parsonage with gifts valued at $30, reflecting strong goodwill and cordial reception as pastor in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Ep. Mann
Holiday Boots and Shoes Bargains Promoted
C NorTuRop advertises holiday goods with bargains on boots and shoes urging immediate purchase. Cc P Henry, Grocer states readiness to duplicate quotations from other dealers amid the sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. NorTuRop
Cc. P. Henry
Grocer
Tobogganing Trend Spreads in Warren and Local Ads
The piece notes tobogganing’s rise in cities with slides and hand sleds, joking about risks and dating the trend to Warren. It mentions Tanner’s hill, a Jamieson yard slide for children, and a light city mood about reader addresses and letter carriers. Local ads promote the Warren city market on Hickory Street, Goodrich and Fehlman’s new business, and Morck’s drug store Xmas goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobog
Tony
Warren
Tanner’s Hill
Mr. Jamieson
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
Goodrich & Fehlman
Theodore Messner
Xmas
L. G. Noyes
Sale of Pure-Bred St Bernard Puppies and Spaniel
John A. Day of Youngsville Pennsylvania offers several pure-bred St Bernard puppies for sale on reasonable terms and also a young Cocker Spaniel. Call or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Day
Youngsville
Lost satchel found near Peter M. Smith schoolhouse
A small black alligator leather satchel was left at the Main office near Quaker Hill road about a month ago by Chas Forsburg. It contains a small pocket-book. Owner must call, prove property, and pay for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Hill Road
Peter M. Smith
Chas. Forsburg
Gas For Tidioute Gasline Plans Discussed
Mr Davis of Tionesta representing the Tionesta gas company is in town this week canvassing to gauge burner demand. A line to Tidioute may be laid when weather allows with prices for heating stove use set at twelve dollars for seven months and twenty one dollars yearly for cook stoves. Furnaces and other appliances priced by size. The gas has a distinct odor for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Tionesta
Tionesta Gas Company
Tidioute
Pittsburg
Tidioute News
Keystone Clothing Co Sells Boys Fall Overcoats in Light and Dark
A local notice highlights Keystone Clothing Co offering boys fall overcoats in light and dark colors. The item emphasizes durable fabric and affordable pricing for young shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Clothing Co
Hunter & Son's offers broad stock at low prices
At Hunter and Son's the Cloak and Wrap line shows stock unmatched by Warren. The store guarantees satisfaction and invites shoppers to see bargains with prices within reach for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hunter & Son
Morcick Brothers Jewelry Store Promotes Holiday Gifts
Invitation to view the complete assortment of new and elegant Holiday Presents for all ages at Morcick Brothers Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morcick
Boot and Shoe Firm Promises Satisfaction at Wholesale Prices
P. J. Bayer offers twenty five cases of California apricot merchandise at wholesale rates. C. P. Norruropr endorses the guarantee to satisfy all customers on quality and price of boots and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
P. J. Bayer
C. P. Norruropr
Full Cloths and Accessories at Keystone Clothing Co
Merchant Tailoring advertises a full line of Full Cloths at Keystone Clothing Co. offers to take measurements. Includes Ladies' Hand Bags Card Cases and similar goods. Also promotes pants priced from $1.00 to $4.00 at F. R. Ketterer’s on Front Street and notes C. H. Meacham & Co. represent long established insurance firms in the U.S. and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant Tailoring
Keystone Clothing Co
F. R. Ketterer’s
Front Street
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Harmony Society grows to 35 members and 8 million value
The Harmony Society of Economy now has 35 members and a worth of $8,000,000. The State authorities consider action against the Dubois estate for $156,000 claimed as collateral inheritance tax. The State Grange reports 3,000 new members, 18 new granges and 27 revivals in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Society of Economy
Dubois
Patrons of Husbandry
Harrisburg
Superior Oysters Ready at J M Devinny’s, Warren Hotel Area
J M Devinny in the Diamond block below the Warren Hotel offers the best shell oysters and has engaged J Guertin a French cook to prepare them in all styles. Call for oysters fine and fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
J. M. Devinny
Diamond Block
Warren Hotel
J. Guertin
Santa Claus to open HQ at Warren jewelry store
Santa Claus announces that Christmas celebrations will center at Merck Brorier's Jewelry Store in Warren Pennsylvania where his headquarters will be set up ahead of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merck Brorier’s
Warren, Pa
Bargain Offer on White Wool Blankets
A local ad announces bargains on white banners blankets priced from one dollar upward. The notice urges shoppers to grab them quickly as limited quantities are available.
Keystone Clothing Company Suit Sale Priced at 3 75
A notice states that 3 75 will buy a fancy worsted or diagonal suit for men at the Keystone Clothing Company, signaling a budget menswear promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Clothing Company
Local Boot and Shoe Dealers Advertise Christmas Goods
Warren merchants promote value and variety in footwear and holiday novelties. Hughby Goods at W Morer. C P Northrop claims best prices. A A Davis & Co touts an unusually large Christmas novelty line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
C. P. Northrop
A. A. Davis & Co
Fine Furniture Display at N Greenland Store
Holiday gift buyers are urged to visit N Greenland’s Exchange block shop for an array of furniture. Easy chairs rockers tables book-cases chests chafoniers folding-beds and leather furnishings are shown with brass and wood trim in walnut cherry mahogany antique oak ash and maple. Prices very low. call and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Greenland
Exchange Block
Warren
Vienna
Holiday sale at City Crockery Store Warren Pa
The City Crockery Store offers Polished Brass 14 inch shade Library Hanging Lamps at $2.00 New Square Shape Decorated Tea Sets 56 pieces $3.00 121 pieces Dinner Sets $15.00 10 piece Toilet Sets $2.50 12 piece Sets $5.00 these prices good until Jan 1 An elegant assortment includes Novel ties Art Glass Fancy Pottery Vases Lamps Bronzes Silverware Mirrors Japanese goods Sconces Cut Glass and more with aggressive low pricing Also promoting Honey Drop Sugar Corn and Succotash and N K Wendleboe Artist line selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Crockery
Water St
Warren
Local Marriages in New York and Pennsylvania 1886
In Warren on December 11 1886 Rev Father De La Roque joined A N Russell of Russell and Kate Mullin of Clarendon. In Busti on December 13 1886 Rev H M Burns married Win A Bleakley of Grand Valley Pa and Emma E Spangler of Pleasantville Pa. In Frewsburg on November 27 1886 M Chamberlain J P married James S Warner of Pine Grove Warren Co Pa and Celestia Ferguson of Conewango Cat Co NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell—Mullin
Warren
Dec
Father de la Roque
A. N. Russell
Russell
Kate Mullin
Clarendon
Bleakley—Spangler
Busti
N. Y
H. M. Burns
Win
Lillian Ethel Arird Dies in Youngsville at Three
In Youngsville on December 9 1886 Lillian Ethel daughter of C D and Mrs Arird died of brain fever at age 3 years 2 months 11 days Crawford and Mercer county papers please copy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Warren
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Republican State Committee
Warren
John E. Thompson
John Yohe
Mt. Jewett
McKean County
Great Opening of New Fancy Dry Goods in Warren County
The advertisement proclaims a grand opening of a dry goods firm in Warren County offering 10 off until Christmas, with 25 000 handkerchiefs priced 3c to 2 per item, linen silk handkerchiefs from 15c to 3, mufflers tidies spreads towels and 15 000 linen towels 4c to 1 50, plus wraps cloaks and newmarkets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Rec
Newmarkets
Opening Holiday Stock With Regular Articles
SsoLriDpAays announces a broad launch of new articles tied to their regular stock, highlighting items specially adapted for holiday gifts and inviting customers to explore the expanded assortment.
Christmas Gifts Tempting Novelties and Fancy Work Materials
The store promotes a wide range of Christmas presents described as useful and ornamental. It emphasizes handsomely crafted materials and novelties chosen to attract shoppers during the holiday season.
Stamped Goods and Made in Silk Line at Bargain Prices
Local retailer promotes stamped linens including pongee Japanese silks and damask table linen, with large展示 of handkerchiefs and mufflers. Emphasizes low prices per yard, Chinese Grass embroidered handkerchiefs, Helvetia Gloria umbrellas, and varied gift items for Christmas shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Brothers
Great Reductions in Dress Goods Stock
Great reductions are offered on all wool dress goods including diagonals serges sebastopols cashmeres canvas cloths gilbert's suitings tricots and many more. The fall importations of high class combinations and plain novelties are also heavily reduced making suitable gifts for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Bell Brothers
Silks and Velvet at Clearance Prices for Christmas
Our store offers black silks at $1 with $1.50 value, the Regetta or Royal Standard brands. $1 colored silks match market prices at $1.25. We stock an enormous silk selection to meet rising trade and customer demand, with reliable brands ready for inspection. A good silk dress makes a perfect Christmas gift or outfit.
Cloak and Shawl Department Seeks Value and Style Sale
The store highlights its cloak trade with bold prices and guaranteed values. Rackets range from 1.50 to 10 dollars, wraps from 5 to 75 dollars, and plush sacques with seal loops priced at 18, 25, 28, and 40 dollars.
Sealskin Sacques Furs Prominent Fur House Holiday Display
A well known fur house promotes SEAL SKIN SACQUES and furs with importer's pricing. They highlight carpets rugs and drapery in a large display, inviting customers and the public to visit the carpet room for Christmas gifts. The note closes with holiday wishes and gratitude.
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
A. Ruhlman
Hunter's
J. J. Taylor
Will Messner
Warren Savings Bank
Ellen Clemons
Jennie
Mary Shaeffer
Buffalo
Sam Allen
Oxford
Will Will
Fletcher
Sugar Grove News
Maw
C. E. Bell
John Sill
J. H. Palmer
State Hospital
May Rockwell
Annie
Vassar
Mike Glaspy
Frewsburg
Henry Brace
Tionesia Republican
Binghamton
Trunkey
Supreme Court
W. G. Trunkey
Brown
Love
Wilson
Western Penitentiary
Erie
S. F. Hoge
Defiance
Ohio
H. A. Jamieson
Hoffman Hooks
Commercial College
Presbyterian Church
Thompson Houston Co
Boston
Goodrich and
Fehlman’s
Shakespeare Club
Alice Irvine
Baldensperger
Liberty Street
Corner Water
Marck Bro’s
Darling
Berta Thomas
Locke
Ashtabula
Hawkins
Trantum
Jennie Thomas
Union City
Columbus
Booth
North Star Lodge
Chas. S. Beck
W. M
Relief Association
Warren’s
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Armory Hall
A. Davis & Co
Jones
Arizona
David Riddlesperger
Stoneham
George Riddlesperger
David
Mr. Riddlesperger
Falconer’s Crossing
Riddlesperger
JUDGE
Todoy
State Board of Health
Morrison’s
Ludlow
Bear Lake
H. G. Hatt
A. W. Morck
Hunter & Son's
Pennsylvania Woolgrowers’ Association
Washington
Gen
Beaver
Pattison
Ruhlman
Santa Claus
Hughbey
W. Morer’s
N. K. Wendleboe
Paarvich
O. H.hunter & Son
Crockery
Glassware, &c
the Philadelphia Times
the Daily Times
Philadelphia Times
Associated Press
the Weekly Times
Woman’s World
America
the Sunday Times
the Times
Times Building
Cc. E. Bell
C. F. Bell
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