Christmas Day Reflected In Warren Community Life
Weather blessed Christmas with mild sun and good sleighing as Warren churches and Sunday schools held observances. Local trade improved over last year and a YMCA building task moves toward completion as bondsmen arrange with Newberry and Hand. Episcopal services were shortened by cold, the new church carpenters push on, and Holy Communion returns next Sunday. A leap year party at the Armory drew nearly 200 attendees with local and out of town guests. Mrs. W. M. Baker led planning with several hosts and patronesses, music by Reig and Barth’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Episcopal Church
Armory
W. M. Baker
Lottie Dennison
Clara Parshall
Blanche Mair
G. W. Scofield
G. W. Sill
C. W. Beaty
Food adulteration at Altoona Grange session alarmed buyers
At the State Grange session in Altoona Frank Moore Bradford county special agent of the Pure Food Commission exposed adulterated goods including baking soda with 80 percent plaster of Paris and peppers mixed with sawdust buckwheat hulls coconut shells and pepper. He urged using whole spices ground at home to avoid adulteration.
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State Grange
Altoona
Frank Moore
Bradford County
Pure Food Commission
Plaster of Paris
Week of Prayer Subjects for 1897 Evangelical Alliance
The Week of Prayer runs January 3 to 10 1897 with daily topics from sermons and personal confession to praise for church unity and peace, prayer for missionary revival, education and family worship, and support for home and city missions and religious societies.
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Evangelical Alliance
The
Church Universal
Earth
N K Wendelboe Frames Pictures With New Mouldings
N K Wendelboe advertises framing as a specialty inviting customers to call and view recently arrived mouldings at low prices.
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N. K. Wendelboe
N. K. Wendleboe
N. K. Wendlebee
Warren Notes Show Local Moves and Ills of Residents
Personal notes from Warren list residents visiting, recovering, or returning home from cities like Philadelphia, Buffalo, Jamestown, Erie, Titusville, and Oberlin. Notables include Dr. Morck ill for weeks, Miss Taylor recovering from tonsillitis, and Bert Rockwell visiting from Harvard College. Also noted are a new Mercantile Appraiser for Warren county, a barber moving to Exchange block, and Presbyterian Sunday-school officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aucust Morck
Warren
Bert Rockwell
Harvard College
F. K. Russert
Philadelphia
Lucia Breed
Jamestown
E. D. Fehlman
Buffalo
Alice Hazzeltine
Oberlin Musical School
E. N. Samira
Titusville
Kate Messner
Erie
Samuel Messner
Binghamton
N. Y
J. Townsend Russell
Harry Russell
Martin Boeschlin
Warren County
M. J. Weidert
Sheffield
Friday
High
Hickory
Lee
Boiled Down 97 Promises Court Next Monday
Court action set for next Monday with taxes due today and a 5 percent penalty effective January 1. Local ads note sales at 90 cents and 1 dollar, sleighing fading but wheeling good, and Elks planning a charity ball. Plus shop bargains, church updates, and community notices from towns including Tionesta, Tenor, and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Lodge of Elks
Allen
Liberty St
New Year Gifts at Kirberger and Morck's Store
On New Year’s Day Kirberger's and Morck's offer a wide array of affordable gifts and jewelry for all ages. Fred Morck promotes friendly service to juvenile buyers while August Marek, a top optician, demonstrates eye care expertise. Clerks strive to please shoppers with options for every purse, as the shop invites customers to start the year with bright, affordable tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirberger’s
Morck
Morck’s
Fred Morck
Kirberger
Lon
Old Pennsylvania House and Jim Conroe’s four story hotel
Old Times in Oil recalls Jim Conroe the east bank Allegheny farmer who built the Pennsylvania House on a narrow river strip. The four story hotel filled with guests until pipelines and railroads reduced demand, leaving the hotel vacant and later repurposed by a lumber firm. Conroe spent his waning years on the Dave Crull farm above Dunn’s eddy. Oil costs and hauling fees are noted as the era’s reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Pennsylvania House
Allegheny
Tidioute
Dennis Run
Jim” Conroe
Jim
Warren & Franklin Road
Adnah Neyhart
James Conroe
Conroe
Dunn’s Eddy
Dave Crull
South American Nervine Promised Cure Sold at Warren Drugstore
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal remedy for weak stomachs and nervous conditions. It claims guaranteed cures with immediate effects and cheerful benefits, pitching the product as lovely to take and available at Noyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. advertised by George Smith
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co in the Baltzinger block promotes oysters and fish with George Smith as manager The first lamp of the land The Miller at Fehlmans appears in the notice reflecting a period style advertisement and business reference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Baltzinger Block
George Smith
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending December 30 1890
Transfers reported include Warren County Treas. to Jenette Farnley in Cherry Grove for 12.64 dollars. Columbia Oil Co. to Kate P Hue in Mead for 15000 dollars. Kate P Hue et al to John A Jackson in Mead with value for con. Helen M White to Kate P Hue in Warren for 6500 dollars. William P Fields and wife to Selum Crosby in Bear Lake for 50 dollars. Selum Crosby to Josie Hayes in Bear Lake for 300 dollars. Penn Tanning Co. to A P Utter. Glade Martin Morgan and wife to Mrs Velma J Shope in Warren for 275 dollars. Nelson M Philo estate to S W Philo in Farmington for 100 dollars.
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Treas
Warren Co
Jenette Farnley
Cherry Grove
Columbia Oil Co
Kate P. Hue
Mead
Bear Lake
Penn Tanning Co
A. P. Utter
Glade
Martin Morgan
Velma J. Shope
Warren
Nelson M. Philo
S. W. Philo
Farmington
Jurors for February list diverse local workers
A long roster lists February jurors by name occupation and town including Arnold farmer Pine Grove Allison clerk South West Anderson farmer Freehold Alling laborer Sheffield Armstrong producer Clarendon Ayers merchant Pittsfield Beecher agent Warren Berks laborer Brokenstraw Bovee producer South West Bourquin grocer Tidioute Bines producer Mead Burch farmer Spring Creek Cameron carpenter Sheffield Creal manufacturer Warren Cody laborer Clarendon Clark clerk Tidioute Cobham civil engineer Glade Geer farmer Glade Harrington clerk Brokenstraw Higgins pumper Mead Hutchinson farmer Columbus Irvine bookkeeper Glade Kay farmer Youngsville Knupp merchant Pleasant Kerr lumberman South West Mattison meatman Sheffield Maines merchant Brokenstraw Morse merchant Pittsfield McClintock merchant Corydon McArthur merchant Freehold Northrop stillman Conewango Rowland farmer Conewango Reed editor Warren Seeley driller Sheffield Smith farmer Elk Searls agent Warren Scranton farmer Farmington Thompson farmer Triumph Wood farmer Spring Creek Vancpps farmer Deerfield Whitney accountant Youngsville Young farmer Eldred
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Arnold
George
Pine Grove
Allison
Fred G
South West
Anderson
J. G
Freehold
Alling
E. D
Sheffield
Armstrong
E. J
Clarendon
Ayers
B. J
Pittsfield
Beecher
T. C
Warren
Berks
Henry
Brokenstraw
Bovee
M. W
Bourquin
Tidioute
Bines
T. H
Mead
Burch
Spring Creek
Cameron
John
Carpenter
Creal
Cody
E. X
Clark
Cobham
Hal
Glade
Geer
Seeley
Smith
Farmer
Elk
Searls
J. W
Scranton
W. A
Farmington
Thompson
Triumph
Wood
Elias
Vancpps
Deerfield
Whitney
M. D
Youngsville
Young
Wesley
Eldred
Agriculture Education Urged at State Grange Meeting
Dr. H P Armsby, dean at Pennsylvania State College, urged expanded agricultural education in Pennsylvania during a Altoona State Grange address. He noted low spirits in farming due to cheap transport, urged stronger support for the School of Agriculture, cited small state appropriations, and resolutions endorsing the institution were unanimously adopted.
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State Grange
Altoona
Pennsylvania
H. P. Armsby
School of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State College
State College
The Value of Apples in Daily Health
Doctors say apples aid liver function and digestion, improving skin tone and complexion. Raw apples are best, baked can substitute, and fruit before sleep can aid comfort and sleep. the old rule about fruit timing is debunked.
Inauguration Excursion Fares From Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Washington for the McKinley inauguration on March 1 to 4, valid to return March 4 to 8. Fares: New York 8, Philadelphia 5.40, Baltimore 1.60, Harrisburg 5.06, Williamsport 8.79, Buffalo 11.20, Rochester 10.48, Altoona 10, Pittsburgh 10, with reduced rates from other stations. The railroad touts its facilities and equipment as ideal for large crowds traveling to the national capital.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
McKinley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Buffalo
Rochester
Altoona
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
National Capital
Christmas news from Wrightsville and Epworth League events
Wrightsville merchants report good holiday trade. A Christmas tree lit at Swedish church. Rev A S M Hopkins led evening meetings with Miss assistance. Elmer Near nursing a broken arm. D Boone confined to home. Mrs John Bull steady. Epworth League convention opens Monday evening and runs through Tuesday with many delegates expected and singer Mrs Gilson noted. Mrs R A Fancher gifted a framed photo of late T B Fancher from Minnesota. Faith signs off hoping for peace in the New Year and fewer overdue subscriptions.
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Clark
A. S. M. Hopkins
Elmer Near
D. Boone
John Bull
Epworth League
Gilson
R. A. Fancher
Minnesota
T. B. Fancher
Christmas Church Meetings and Community Notes at Laner
Rev J H Clemens closed M E church meetings in Laner. Alvander Putnam and family spent pre Christmas in Marshwn with son. Christmas services at schoolhouse featured choruses solos quartets led by H A Putnam T W Sparks and Mabel Clark Knapp Mary Clark Lou King Ruth Knapp and Mrs D J Mahan. Sermon from Matt 2 1 2 by Rev H S Thomas. Cora B Phillips of North Warren visited father A H L Phillips. Elmer Hansen Leonard Peterson recovering from sickness. S Cooper of Lander wintering with daughter Mrs S L King. Marshtown school resumed after two weeks vacation. Other schools three weeks. Maggie Wood of North Warren visited. Hodges Mahan of Lander started feed mill. Olson of Jamestown spent Christmas in town. Rev J H Clemens of Busti visited last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clemens
M. E
Laner
Alvander Putnam
Marshwn
H. A. Putnam
T. W. Sparks
Mabel Clark
Mabel Knapp
Mary Clark
Lou King
Ruth Knapp
Maggie Wood
North Warren
Hodges & Mahan
Lander
Mr. Olson
Jamestown
Busti
Florida's year round lure for sport and travel in 1897
Florida offers unmatched winter attractions for fishing hunting boating and nature lovers with its climate rivers lakes and forests. The Pennsylva nia Railroad Company provides four guided tours departing January February and March 1897 with two week stays and return tickets by May 31. Prices are 50 from New York and 48 from Philadelphia with discounts from other points. Tickets and itineraries available via ticket agents or Geo W Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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America
Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
California Tours: Annual Pullman Tours to California
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers three annual tours to California for 1897 departing from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on January 27 February 24 and March 27. Tours include five weeks or four weeks in California with routes via St Louis Santa Fe Mamoth Cave New Orleans Salt Lake City Denver Chicago and Omaha. Prices range from 210 to 310 dollars round trip with one way as low as 150 dollars. Details at ticket agencies or George W. Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
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California
Italy
America
Pacific
Sierras
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
San Diego
St. Louis
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
Chicago
Allowig
Mammoth Cave
New Orleans
Crescent City
Omaha
Colorado
Glenwood Springs
Pittsburgh
George W. Boyd
Broad Street
Erie Railroad Sells Excursion Tickets to Southern and California Points
The Erie Railroad offers excursion tickets at reduced rates to California Florida Georgia and other southern states with one route and return by another. Pullman Tourist sleeping cars run through to California accepting second class tickets. Contact nearest Erie agent or Division Passenger Agent F H Garfield for details.
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Erie Railroad
California
Florida
Georgia
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Hair Loss Remedy and Old Time Quips
A collage of era style quotes promotes Hall's Hair Renewer and Ayer's Sarsaparilla for scalp and stomach health. It includes a rural dialogue about mince pies, apples, and gingerbread, plus a parlor door anecdote and a joke about hats shaped by a clothes wringer. It also features a Parsons druggist praising Chamberlain's Colic Remedy and a kitchen quarrel over reading time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ephraim Jefferson
Mrs Casemere’s Garment Repair Offers Artful Alterations
Mrs Casemere provides repair services with low prices and first class work. She can sew rips or place patches so garments appear better than new. Located next hall to the Mail Office at 305 Second St, call for service.
Prices Paid by Warren Dealers For Daily Commodities
Prices paid by Warren dealers for various commodities are listed, including apples at 25, per duccoree or similar, butter at 188, beans at per du, cheese at 10, apples again at 6, and sugar coffee granulated at 5. The list names multiple items with units and approximate per unit values, reflecting local market rates.
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Warren
Arbuckle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Messrs
G. H. Leonhart
D. H. Siggins
Newberry & Hand
J. D. Woodard
P. M. Smith
F. A. Cogswell
Jno
Akins, Sampson and Mooney
W. J. Mead
J. F. Rounce
H. M. Preston
McCray
Messrs. Ed. C. Allen
H. H. Bassett
Geo. P. Orr
F. B. Jackson
Dunkle
Chas. A. Peterson
Commonwealth
W. A. Clark
C. D. Olney
Water St
Fehlman Bros
Joyce Taylor
W. S. Peirce
Hammet Hospital
Will H. MacDonald
Copeland
Col
C. Flindt
Exchange Block
Lovie Hutter
Franklin News
William Witham
Kentucky
Busy Reader
Tionesta
Dixson’s
Glade Drug and Variety Store
New Presbyterian Church
Walter Morris
Grand Valley
Titusville Herald
Arion Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo Club
Ladies’ Banjo Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Daughters of Rebekah
Sheffield Lodge
Robert A. Kinnear
N. P. Belnap
John Akins
Thomas Horner
John Smith
George Weaver
L. J. Kinnear
Q. M
G. H. Pierson
B. Schnell
O. G
Farmington Grange
W. M
C. B. Mix
W. C
D. B. Peck
Robert Hodges
Harry Mahan
A. Steward
N. Foster
Ella Johnson
J. J. Wheeler
Clare E. Mix
G. K
Jay Hinsdale
Ceres
E. E. Thurber
Pomona
Flora
Clara Peck
L. A
Agnes Franklin
Wetmore Lumber Co. Mills
Wildcat
P. & E. Railroad
Lumber Co
Kane Republican
Merck
August Marek
Bay of Merck
Marck Brothers
Fanny Irvine
E. N. Smith
Pres. C. A
United States
Roswell Park
Park
Buffalo Courier
Allen Shoe Store
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Cartor
Wrightsville
Putnamville
Miller Fehlman Bros
Crockery
Globes
Fehlman
Bro’s
Argersinger—Evans
Columbus
Ohio
J. C. Jackson, Sr
E. R. Argersinger
Victor
Ethel Evans
Myron P. Carr
Ayer
Timmins
Simmons
Papa
Willie
T. F. O'Donnell
Parsons, Pa
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
J. M. Amerman
Forks P. C
Columbia Co
P. B. Canfield, Corydon
Warren Retail Markets
Fehrman Bro’s
Hunter’s
Icos
H. Hunter
Second St
Great Cash Grocery
W. Jarvis
Waters Block
Postoffice
Philadelphia Weekly Press
W. Ih. Zauerern
New Beck Block
Allen’s Shoe Store
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
C. W. Eee
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
C. Sigel
Citizens Nat'l Bank
Mayron Waters
ER. T. Hazeltine
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. Waters
M. A. Myers
K. T. Hazeltine
D. F. Hoffman
J. M. Siegfried
W. Parshall
Jas. C. Parmlee
D. L. Gerould
T. O. Slater & CO
Carroll
Putnam Horse
Phoenix Horse
Faction
Water Street
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