Warren Mail at Home Matters and Local Notices
Warren social life thrives with Amphion ball at the Armory and an upcoming organ recital by W H Woodcock and Harold McGee. An accidental death near Morrison Run ends with heart disease as cause. Frank Davis 73 leaves five children. Grace E church watch nights and Epworth League events noted. Col John Patton of Curwensville dies at 74. served in Congress in 1861 2 and 1886. High school construction halts briefly with winter progress and planned resumption by Jan 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Woodcock
New York City
The
Presbyterian Church
Harold McGee
New York
Warren
Frank Davis
Glade Run
Morrison Run
Peirce
Davis
John Patton
Curwensville
Philadelphia
Warren County
Keeny
Kanaga
Black
Parepa Coppenhoefer
A. H. Hollister
Sugar Grove
Panama Canal
Carson
Eugene Abbott
Carrie Olsen
Institute
Lizzie Chase
Corson
Zella Beck
John Alden
Dr. Black
Mr. Corson
Mr. Markley
James
Putnam
Ruth Mahaffy
MacGowan
H. M. Putnam
W. W. Black
O. T. Corson
H. W. Bieber
Messrs
C. H. Winnersberger
O. J. Gunning
D. L. Mce- Murran
B. G. Smith
A. B. Vera
Grace Davis
Carrie E. Olsen
Cora M. Bartholomew
Ida Mae Sibble
Luella H. Harrison
S. J. Simpson
Blanche M. Hawkins
D. L Gerould
Katherine Dillon
E. F. Edmonds
J. W. Smith
J. B. Kanaga
D. I. Ball
A. A. Davis & Co
H. J. Schindler
N. C. Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
E. Hudson
Columbus Township
Christmas Choir Delights Warren Episcopal Services
Mrs. Theodore Messner of Warren and Miss Lucille Blodget of Youngsville helped the Warren Episcopal Church choir last weekend. Compliments flowed for the Christmas music directed by organist Prof. Way, with Blodget’s soprano praised as especially clear and pleasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Messner
Warren
Lucille Blodget
Youngsville
Warren Episcopal Church
Way
Miss Blodget
Messrs. Isaacs and
Crouse
Pittsburg Dispatch Promises Strong Reporting in 1898
The Pittsburg Dispatch pledges ongoing leadership in politics business baseball and more in 1898. It will thoroughly cover the Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar in Pittsburg and the fall Congressional and State elections. Frank G. Carpenter will detail his 25 000 mile South America tour in a 24 page feature. The Sunday Dispatch sells well in Warren and remains a premier readers’ magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspurg Dispatch
Mai
The
Dispatch
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Sunday Dispatch
Warren
Frank G. Carpenter
South America
the Mail
Pennsylvania
Christmas Quiet in Warren with Services and Gifts
A quiet Warren Christmas with skating on local ponds and bright church services across denominations. Generous gifts included a Venetian marble baptismal font for Presbyterian Church presented by L. M. Riddelsperger in memory of his sister Lena, imported from Italy by Lamb of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ed. Clemons
Gen. Gordon
Episcopal Church
St. Joseph’s Church
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
L. M. Riddelsperger
Lena
Italy
Messrs. Lamb
New York
Holiday Bargains at Dixson’s Drug and Variety Store
Fresh stock includes dolls, books, games, albums, vases, toys, cups and saucers, watches, jewelry, clocks, instruments, frames, perfumes, toilet sets, manicure sets, atomizers, baskets, pocket books, knives, balls, comics, mirrors, brushes, stationery, Bibles, lamps, jardineers and more. Prices 10 to 30 percent below Warren values. Stop and compare before you buy for genuine holiday bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Dixson
Local Glassware Ad Boasts Underselling Promise
Advertisers declare they will not be undersold in China or glassware and invite customers to call for prices and inspect a large wear resistant stock from a local shop identified as Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Bros
Jacob Keller’s tailoring earns public trust with perfect fit
The public shows implicit confidence in Jacob Keller’s work due to consistently good clothes and precise fit. The store offers refunds for any dissatisfaction, highlighting a popular tailor shop with winter suitings and a large Feeldman Bris line. Tickets for silverware and hat racks are available at Smith & Son’s Shoe Store with cash purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Keller
Smith & Son’s
Warren Notes Christmas and New Year Await in 1898
A December Warren column blends holiday greetings with local notes. Residents such as Joan F. Kitchen, Hattie Lacy, Miss Mabel Corfin, and Miss Clara Ott are mentioned visiting relatives and friends. Community events include a Christmas sale by Hunter & Son, New Year receptions, and invitations for a January 6 wedding. A mix of births, deaths, and civic updates appears alongside school notes and local business promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan F. Kitchen
Buffalo
Hattie Lacy
Marshall Parshall
Yale College
Warren
Henry A. Booth
Miss Levy
Rosalind Ball
Merritt Hunter
New Castle
Delaware
EK. W. Campbell
Kane
DE Motte
Y.M. C. A. Hall
Hotel Adams
Russell
Mabel Coffin
Clara Ott
E. F. Blair
Blair
New York City
Weather Woes Cling to Snow Date and Rail Accident
The weather clerk struggles to send enough snow for sleighing. Mr Caauncy Cops, father of Mrs P E Sonne, narrowly escaped death crossing the P & railroad tracks when a freight train struck him and left him badly bruised. Judge Noyes backs a Warren history book for its centennial celebration, with copies at Scott's store and Mrs Robert Hall. A drunken man claiming to be Santa Claus visited A B Keane near Christmas dawn, was dismissed, and the front door will remain locked hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caauncy Cops
P. E. Sonne
P. & Railroad
Jupge Noyes
Warren
Scott’s
Robert Hall
A. B. Keane
Santa Claus
Gus
Grange Officers Elected Across Four Chapters
North Warren Pleasant Farmington and Sugar Grove granges announce officers for the new year with Masters and Lecturers led by H M Sharp T Schuler W W Blair C R Hodges A F Lyon J J Wheeler J A Firth and others. A mutual benefit meeting at Lottsville on Jan 6 features Welcome by W A Porter and Sugar Grove’s response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Warren Grange
H. M. Sharp
Porter
Retary
Anna Mack
Thomas Irvine
W. H. Starrett
Pleasant Grange
T. Schuler
J. C. Knupp
W. W. Blair
B. Peterson
F. Eaky
Joseph Schearer
Treas
Eva Lauffenberg
C. Marker
Ceree
Aleda Carlson
Pomona
Matie Owens
Flora
J. C. Knapp
Farmington Grange
C. R. Hodges
D. B. Peck
A. F. Lyon
W. A. Scranton
Julia Preston
J. J. Wheeler
Clara Peck
C. B. Mix
Ceres
Edith Gardner
Grace Hinsdale
Flora Maggie White
Cora Stanton
Sugar Grove Grange
J. A. Firth
Grace Brown
Charles Jagger
William Weld
Alma Allen
Kate Veness
Sec’y
George A. Woodside
Irvin Stoolfire
N. J Cooper
Ida Thompson
J. P. Abbott
Lottsville
W. A. Porter
Brokenstraw Grange
Columbus Grange
Spring Creek Grange
O. E. Cross
Freehold Grange
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending December 28 1897
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels and sums across Warren County and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Roswell H. Stillson to Fred Z. Jones for 1 dollar in Tidioute and several larger deeds such as Ralph B. Day to J.G. Anderson for 800 dollars in Pine Grove plus 1500 dollar and 1000 dollar transfers among Schramling family members in Columbus. Other transfers involve Citizens National Bank of Warren and local residents in Mead Sheffield and Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell H. Stillson
Fred Z. Jones
Tidioute
Phillip H. Dillon
Isadore O. Parker
Columbus
Treas
Warren Co
John McNair
Kinzua
Same
Mead
Sheffield
Jerry Crary
Cherry Grove
Ralph B. Day
J.G. Anderson
Pine Grove
David D. Sc
Warren County
Sugar Grove
Ellis House
Chandlers Valley
Sugar Grove Borough
Rickers
Freehold
Lottsville
Bear Lake Borough
Bear Lake
Columbus Tp
Columbus Boro
Columbus Bo
Grand Valley
Ryan House
Watson
Court House
Warren
Onewango
Glade
Pleasant
St. Charles
Corydon
Griffin’s
Elk
Frank Hagberg
Dean’s
Russell
Campbell’s Hotel
North Clarendon
Clarendon
Lee House
Warren Boro
Farmington
Gardner’s
Lander
U.S
Ogre Si
Rennevsacndos
Ateneorieesons Esins
Episcopal Church Prosperity Figures From Almanac 1898
Whitaker's Protestant Episcopal Almanac for 1898 shows 4,776 clergy, 6,332 churches, 664,083 communicants, and 433,600 Sunday school scholars, with increases over the prior year. Contributions for all purposes total $12,696,813.06, up $10,933.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Whitaker
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as proprietors, with endorsements from Eitt & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin. The cure is described as internal, affecting blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and Hall's Family Pills promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
EIT & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O ’ Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad Personally Conducted Tours for 1897 98
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers the Personally Conducted Tour system for 1897 98 with four California trips and four Florida trips. California tours depart New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg on January 8 27 February 16 and March 19 and use the Golden Gate Special for most of the route. Florida tours to Jacksonville depart January 25 February 8 22 and March 8 with two week stays in Florida for the first three. Tickets available at principal stations with detailed itineraries and rates from Thos E Watt E S Harrar or Geo W Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
California
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
E. Watt
E. S. Harrar
Williamsport
Geo. W. Boyd
Winter Excursion Tickets on Pennsylvania Railroad Offer
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets to winter resorts in New Jersey, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Cuba beginning November 1 with low rates and liberal return limits. A free illustrated booklet with routes and rates will be available from ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
New Jersey
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Coeere Railroad
Fehlemann Bros Plies Bohemian Glass and Wedding Goods
Local ad notes wedding invitations announcements calling cards and ball invitations from Fehman Bros with Bohemian and Venetian glass pieces and a 19 cent white china pitcher. Also mentions an anti diuretic water cure sold by Noyes Drug Store in Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bros
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Married Couples Wed in Pennsylvania and New York in 1897
A series of 1897 weddings reported from Pennsylvania and New York. Norman B. Griggs and Mary H. Miller wed at Lander, William Miller’s home. May Babcock and John Hillman in Youngsville. John Briggs and Maggie Rowley in Jamestown. Charles Lessig and Myrtle Clock in Jamestown. Leon L. Chapman and Ora Huntley in Goshen. Henry C. Kemble and Berdetta Stoughton in East Hickory. E. B. Halliday and Eleana Higgins in Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitler—Grices
Lander
Wm. Miller
A. J. Ivey
Norman B. Griggs
Mary H. Miller
Hitlman—Bascock
Youngsville
Bride
R. M. Whitcomb
John Hillman
May Babcock
Briggs—Rowley
Jamestown
N. Y
John Briggs
Maggie Rowley
Russell
Lessig
D. D. Woodford
J. P
Charles F. Lessig
North Clarendon
Myrtle Clock
Tiona
Chapman—Huntley
Goshen
G. E. Wellman
Leon L. Chapman
Ora B. Huntley
Freehold
Kemble—Stoughton
East Hickory
J. E. Stoughton
Henry C. Kemble
Tidioute
Berdetta Stoughton
Hickory
Halliday—Higgins
Watson
Warren County
J. J. Carmany
E. B. Halliday
East
Eleana Higgins
Obituary notices from Warren area dated December 1897
In Lander on December 26 Mrs Lucy Maria Ball widow of Abel Ball mother of D I Ball Warren. Survived by daughter Mrs James Cooper son D I Ball and Rozilla Ball aged 89 years six months twelve days. J C Reed aged 70 buried in Binghamton. Christian Moll father of Nick and Henry Moll aged 82. Minnie Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Claus Nelson aged 13. Seward T Cady Columbus Pa aged about 32.
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BaLu
Lander
Lucy Maria Ball
Abel Ball
James Cooper
D. I. Ball
Rozilla Ball
Warren
J. C. Reed
Binghamton
N. Y
Moll
Buffalo
Christian Moll
Nick and
Henry Moll
Nelson
Cherry Grove
Minnie
Claus Nelson
Capy
Columbus
Seward T. Cady
Beet Sugar Factory in Cherry Creek Favored by Local Press
The Cherry Creek News argues a beet sugar refinery near Cherry Creek would aid farmers and business, noting beets yield 15 to 25 tons per acre and sugar producers must accept beets at 5 to 7 dollars per ton to claim a state bounty. It compares profits to other crops and urges careful study of beet production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Creek
Wall Street
Cherry Creek News
W C Rowland & Sons Wallpaper Stock Ad
Warren shop promotes largest, most complete wallpaper stock. New designs constantly added with latest styles colors and designs. Before purchasing, inspect the stock at W C Rowland & Sons Exchange Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C RowLand & Sons
Exchange
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Advertises Rear Mansion Works
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They lift, clean and relay carpets and guarantee satisfaction. Leave orders at Mansion House or at A. A. Davis & Co 308 Second Street Warren Steam Laundry 6 10 Penna. Ave Riwa Stevens Rogers Block 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
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
Laxa Tea Promoted as Beneficial Digestive Remedy
The advertisement notes Laxa Tea contains ten distinct herbs each beneficial. It claims to cure biliousness and all stomach and liver troubles and is guaranteed and sold by all druggists for 10 and 25 cents per package with a free sample offered.
Mrs. Casemere’s repairs offer artful mending in town
When you want clothes repaired take them to Mrs. Casemere. Prices are low and the work is first class. She can sew a rip or patch so the garment looks better than when first purchased. Located next hallway to the MAIL office at 305 Second St. Call for service.
D A V and P R R Fastest Route to East and West
The D A V and P R R offers the best route with direct connections at Buffalo to the Empire State Express for Rochester Syracuse Utica and New York. Tickets available through D A V and P R R agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
New York
Local Tailor Offers New Styles and Special Prices
An advertisement urges customers to visit Keller the Tailor at the MAIL office for late fashion in suits and overcoats. Feldman Bros promote attractive dinnerwear shapes and artistic decorations as part of special price offerings.
Warren county court of appeals schedule with many towns
The Warren county commissioners list dates and venues for a court of appeals visiting numerous towns from January 3 to February 15, detailing hotels and public houses in each location for sessions and noting ward appointments in Warren. The notice ends with a seasonal moral and an advertisement for Jacob Keller Tailor services.
Warren’s Corn Cure Guarantees Comfort and Pleasure
Comfort ease and pleasure when applied to corn cure. Warren's is the one. It never fails. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists at 15 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
South American Nervine Promises Cure All Stomach Ailments
Advertising notes claim South American Nervine cures every weak stomach and nervous condition with guaranteed success. It promises instant relief, happiness, and improved life, sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren, Pa, with a call to contact Keller for tailoring and White Cloud Flour for better bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Moving and Freight Handlers Service Listed in Warren
Article notes a freight moving spec with handles for heavy items and pianos and household goods. Orders may be left with A. A. Davis & Co. in the Exchange Block office, Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis
Exchange Block
Warren, Pa
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Warren Mail
Eel Warren, PA
Home Matters
Amphion
Armory
Grace M. E. Cuuren
Jessie G. Peterson
H. Gertrude Rumsey
Epworth League
J. P. Burns
Sacott Down
Abbey
Feelman Bris
Will Coppeland
Athens
Hunter’s
Roy S. Blodget
Erie Railroad
Harry Hemn
Erie
East Side
Jor Thomas
Kellettville
A. M. Thomas
Julia H. Davis
Willis Cowan
O. H. Hunter & Son
J. Wallace
Will B. Stewart
Hickory Street
Frank Parkhurst
W. H. Stevens
East Water Street
William A. Alexander
Emily T. Howard
Congressman Stone
Washington
Dana P. Horton
Findlay’s Lake
Columbian Athletic Club
Liberty Street
Presbyterian Church Corporation
Wm. W. Cook
Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Corry
Conneautville
North Warren
Myrna Langley
Youngstown
May Ball
G. A. Langley
H. P. Hunter
Grand Lodge
C.C. Thompson
Forest
Venango
Sophia Emery
St. Joseph’s Hall
Titusville Morning Herald
Mergenthaler
Oil City Fair
Matt
Hilda Wood
Ethel
Alice Hazeltine
Maribelle Teese
Slippery Rock Normal School
Ryan
Teachers’ County Institute
Blanche Hawkins
East Street
Mar
Franklin
Malis
Riverside Fish and Co
Corner Hickory
Stree
George Smith
Catt
Maybank & Sailor
O.h.hunter & Son
Court of Appeals
Second and
Liberty Streets
First National Bank
First National Bank of
State of
F. K. Russell
E. E. Brown
P. D. Clark
F. H. Rockwell
J.B. Eppyy
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
Egowegge
GO Eneck
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Penn’a
County of
Ss. I
PD. L. Gerould
W. V. N. Yates
M. Waters
O. F. Hoffman
E. T. Hazeltine
Water St
T J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
Warren National Bank
U. S
Aeessenen
Eatin
U.S. Pecaaurer
Eeceser
Isenee
State
Ale F
Jenny
F. E. Hertzel
W. H. Allen
A. T. Scofield
W. D. Brown
D. W. Beaty
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
C. W. Oe
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
AJ. Hazeltine
C. Sigel
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
Cashier
Citizens Nat'l Bank
Myron Waters
KE. T. Hazecting
David L. Gerould
W. Dennison
BE. T. Haseltine
D. F. Hoffman
J. M. Siegfried
Dy Dennison
Paraball
Jas. G. Parmiee
D D. L. Gerould
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