Bell Bros clearance sale and local notices rise
Court this week and next and Bell Bros clearance sale dominate a page of local notices. The Baptist Church meetings continue. the Anchor Oil Co plans to move office to Titusville. January weather varied as February begins. Ida Russell and George Rayder announce an upcoming marriage in Los Angeles. Bell Bros grand clearance sale and rapid first-day crowds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matz
Baptist Church
Anchor Oil Co
Titusville
Hooks
Ed Clemons
Jackson Run
Bell Bro
Court House
C. W. Abdey
Board of Trade
Ida Russell
George O. Rayder
Los Angeles
California
Josephine Russell
Market Street
Bell Bros. Grand
Personal notes from Warren and nearby regions
Local items list visits and travels of residents including Dr Richard Stewart in Baltimore Col and Mrs L F Watson in Washington and Mrs W W Howard returning from New York. Others report sick lists at Revere House and Hitchcock Mfg Co representative visits Watkins N Y plus relocations to Baltimore and a Founder s Day address at Thiel College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Baltimore
L. F. Watson
Washington
W. W. Howard
New York
Meizgar
Revere House
N. Greenland
H. S. Hudson
Watkins, N. Y
Hitchcock Mfg. Co
Cortland
N. Y
Masquerade skating event and rink highlights
A Masquerade is planned for next Wednesday evening with a 9 PM costume rule and prizes. Excelsior of Olean beat the Dunkirk team in Buffalo 1 to 0 and Boston will face Olean soon for US championship. Rinks host races with Ritzenthaler beating Conkey in 15 minutes over 3 miles, and Nate Clark defeating Skinner in 12 minutes in another 3 mile race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Olean
Dunkirks
Buffalo
Ak Boston
United States
Ritzenthaler
Warren
Conkey
Erie
Nate Clark
Corry
Skinner
Boston
George Ball’s Clothing Store Offers Daily Reductions
George Ball advertises the largest store in town with the biggest stock and lowest prices. A perpetual clearance sale promises $5 to $10 reductions on every suit made to order. New spring styles available. calls for immediate visits to the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball
Grorge Bau
Oranges and Lemons Bargains at Orr & Co
Oranges are 10 cents per dozen and lemons 15 cents at Geo. P. Orr and Co. Good flour is sold for 75 cents and 1.00 per sack at Geo. P. Orr and Co. The notice highlights these grocery bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Orr & Co’r
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Guo. P. Orr & Co
Torpedo Jim the story of a moonlighter
Readers of the Ledger will see a republished tale titled Torpedo Jim the story of a moonlighter from the Philadelphia Times dated April 24, 1881 and from the Main dated May 10, 1881. The note says it is safe to copy good stories from leading papers when the author is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
Philadelphia Times
Valentines Parade of Cards At Prang's Store
The shop opens a fine line of art Valentines including plain fringed and swans down. Featured brands McLaughlin Whitney and Hamberger are on offer. Visit to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woods
Prang
McLaughlin’s
Whitney’s
Hamberger’s
Room for Rent Near Court House on Market Street
Furnished room available on Market Street near the courthouse. Inquire at the Matt office. Chamber sets 10 pieces decorated offered by Geo. P. Orr & Co. Also promotions on sugar and flour with unusually low prices at Gero, P. Orr & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Court House
Matt
Lecture by Judge Tourgee at Library Hall Warren
Non A W Tourgee, noted author and lecturer, will speak at Library Hall Warren on Friday evening February 6 1885. His topic What shall we do with him aims to prompt attentive listening. Expect a rare treat and a crowd. Admission 75 50 and 35 cents with proceeds to the Episcopal church organ fund. Bring your companion.
Nevada or the Lost Mine staged for Relief Association
The War ren Dramatic Association staged Nevada or the Lost Mine for the Relief Association last Monday evening. It drew a good house and was praised as a well done amateur performance with a cast including Nevada the Miner W H Turner Moselle Vermont the Daddy G L Lawrence Silas the Funny Cus Dick a Forger G B Smith Tom Carew a Miner Jerden a Detective J Burke Jube a Talkative Darkey A J Lesser Winkye a Chinaman J W Lytle Agnes Fairlee Miss Emma Benzino Mother Merton Mrs G L Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Dramatic Association
Relief Association
Nevada
Lost Mine
Messrs
W. H. Turner Moselle
J. F. Fox
Vermont
G. L. Lawrence Silas
Ott Pettit Dick
G. B. Smith
Tom Carew
J. H. Kelley Jerden
Thomas Burke Jube
Darkey
A. J. Lesser Winkye
Chinnamand
J. W. Lytle
Agnes Fairlee
Emma Benzino
Merton
G. L. Lawrence
Doctor Reverdy B Stewart Eyes Warren Burgess Bid
In an interview, Dr Reverdy B Stewart signals willingness to run for Warren Burgess as a Democrat and urges progress and paving front street only if affordable. He endorses fair taxes for lights sewers education and current expenses while opposing costly paving beyond need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Reverdy B. Stewart
Burgess
Warren
Jim Olney
Cleveland
Clever Capture Ends Nevada Forger’s Run Across Town
Sheriff Allen of this county captured Charlie Seamens a Nevada forger after days of clever detective work. Seamens visited Corry Wrightsville and Columbus before pursuit led to his arrest and transfer to Erie County for trial. An advertisement notes discounted colored and black silks and a new laundry machine by American Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Charlie Seamens
Allen
Corry
Wrightsville
Columbus
Erie Co
R. P. Andrews
Warren
Warren County Farmers Hear Monthly Meeting Reports
The Warren County Agricultural Association held a large Saturday session in the county courthouse. Officers were elected for the Fair and Farmers clubs, votes approved two associations with separate officers, and a plan to pursue a state sheep registry and dog protection for sheep was discussed. President Lott showcased South Down Sheep from Canada, including two ewes and a buck, admired by members. Lott’s purchases will head to Judge Wetmore’s Virginia farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Agricultural Association
Board of Fair Directors
P. Seichrist
Conenango
T. Allen
Allen
Fair Society
Farmer’s Club
Agricultural Asssociation
Charles Lott
A.S. Dalrymple
W. B. Acocks
Messrs. Lott
Acocks
J. P. Samuelson
C. W. Stone
The
Fair Association
Warren
Lott
Canada
President Lott
Judge Wetmore
Bradford charity ball planned to aid relief fund
County news notes a charity ball proposed by Bradford to bolster relief funds. A Sugar Grove youth, son of Wm Tunnecliffe, lands a House page post in Harrisburg via Mr Brace. Van Arsdale Co. opens a new Pine Grove saw mill near Ackley station replacing a burned one. Dr L B Baker moves to Youngsville. Eric mourns. David Sharp sues city after injuring fall through sidewalk. jury awards 6000 dollars. Dunkirk Iron Works assigns, 100 workers lose jobs. many seek aid. In Forest county Byroms mill 33 thousand shingles sawn in one hour by Eddie Colton, Frank Jenner, and Guy Ayrm. record pace. Marr notes invite publication of any beating of this record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Wm. Tunnecliffe
Sugar Grove
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Brace
van Arsdale & Co
Pine Grove
Ackley Station
L. B. Baker
Youngsville
Eric
David Sharp
Sharp
Dunkirk Iron Works
Sellew & Popple
Dunkirk
D. S. Drary’s
Byroms
Forest County
Eddie Colton
Frank Jenner
Guy Ayrm
Sugar Grove Notes Highlight Local Events and Obituaries
Sugar Grove hosts a jam packed week with a Jamestown troupe visit, a race for skates at Acme rink, and twenty entrants. John Farnham buried after Commercial College studies. Mrs Pardon Davis and Mrs M Johnson die, leaving families behind. Teachers Institute set for Feb 27 28 with programmes to follow. locals plan New Orleans trip. Prof Pringle improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Sugar Grove
Jamestown
Acme
John Farnham
Commercial College
Harmon
Pardon Davis
Angel of Death
M. Johnson
Sugar Grove Township
New Orleans
Pringle
Crrizen
Grand Clearance Sale at Bell Brothers Department Store
Warren Pa sale offers deep cuts across silks velvets dress goods domestics and more with cash terms limited to ten yards per item and special discounts on remnants. Heavy discounts on carpets laces ribbons mittens and warner corsets plus railroad fare inducement for distant buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
Warren
Warren County
Lonsdale
Bell Brothers
Marital Announcements From New York and Pennsylvania
In Rome New York on January 21 1885 Reverend James E Wilkison of Hamilton New York married Abbie M Egar a niece of the Misses Merrill of Warren In Adrian New York on January 27 1885 G H Dunham of Warren married Fannie E Crosby of Adrian In Corydon January 29 1885 C Ambrose Derr of Lebanon Pennsylvania married Annie A Morrison of Corydon In Spring Creek January 21 1885 Sam Dinsmore of Ridgway Pennsylvania and Katie Dolby of Spring Creek wed at the residence of Mr J Elliott with Reverend J W Barton officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Fannie E. Crosby
Adrian
Derr—Morrison
Corydon
J. Akers
C. Ambrose Derr
Lebanon
Annie A. Morrison
Dinsmore—Dolby
Spring Creek
J. Elliott
J. W. Barton
Sam’ Dinsmore
Ridgway
Katie Dolby
Obituary Notices of Leonard Ricker and Merkle
In Limestone Cattaraugus County New York Jemina Leonard wife of Calvin Leonard and sister of Mrs B J Waters and Mrs W Levens of Warren aged 78 years 6 months 21 days died January 22 1885 from pneumonia Carrie wife of Levant Ricker died January 15 1885 in Sugar Grove aged 29 years 10 months 17 days Livingston Merkle son of M and Mary Merkle died in Limestone January 26 1855 aged nearly 4 years
Sugar Grove Union chartered with 47 applicants in Warren County
G W Brown of Youngsville organized Sugar Grove Union last Thursday evening with 47 applicants for charter assisted by Benj Ellis and W W Spencer. The officers listed include Chancellor Fremont Ellis Advocate A D Frank President B F Darling and others. The order now has 24 Unions in Warren County and has paid 395 policies countywide with nearly one million dollars in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
Sugar Grove Union
Benj. Ellis
W. W. Spencer
Supreme Sentinel
Chandlers Valley Union
Fremont Ellis
A. D. Frank
B. F. Darling
M. W. Curtis
L. J. McDonald
W. W. Seabury
M. D
Warren County
Columbus
West Spring Creek
Garland
Pittsfield
Irvington
North Warren
Russellsburg
Lander
Chandlers Valley
Sugar Grove
Stoneham
Clarendon
Clarendon Borough
Cobham
Tidioute
Kinzua
Corydon
Torpedo
Grand Valley
Garfield
Sheffield
Warren
Local notes from Youngsville and nearby
C G Herrick and family of Chautauqua stayed with Mrs H L Davis. G R Wood visited from Sheffield. Prof Bosley showcased skating at the rink. Mrs Arthur Webb visits M Algers. Miss Mattie Shortt returned from Erie and is ill. Miss Bertha Kimberly arrived with her. Darius Jackson came back from Tennessee. A social at W M Thacher’s drew a large crowd. Several residents are sick including Mrs J B Phillips Mrs Jno McKinney Fred Davis and P Mead. Sheriff Allen and Fred Wheelock Were in town. A School Hall entertain ment is set for Wednesday night and urged attendance. C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
C. G. Herrick
Chautauqua
H. L. Davis
G. R. Wood
Sheffield
Bosley
Arthur Webb
M. Algers
Mattie Shortt
Erie
Bertha Kimberly
Darius Jackson
Tennessee
W. M. Thacher
J. B. Phillips
Jno. McKinney
Fred Davis
P. Mead
Sheriff Allen
Fred Wheelock
Resolutions of Warren Bar on Samuel T. Allen Esq
A Warren Bar committee reported unanimous resolutions honoring Samuel T. Allen Esq who died since the last term. They lauded his long service as an attorney Burgess and soldier, offered condolences to his family, and ordered publication and archival entries of the tribute. Also local ads note groceries and Boots and Shoes sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Bar
Warren
Bar Association
Samual T. Allen
Samuel T. Allen
D. I. Batt
Cons
DunsmMoor
W.M. Linpsry
Explosions injure fifteen in Pittsburg gas blast
A gas explosion on 34th Street Pittsburg last Saturday injured fifteen people with some fatalities feared as gas leaked into a cellar. Officials blame a defective or poorly fixed pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
34Th Street
Luzerne Co
Pennsylvania oil fields urged for survey extension
The Board of Commissioners of the second geological survey reports demands for extending the survey into oil and gas fields. It notes 1883 crude oil output valued at $25,000,000, second only to coal in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of the
Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Local Social Notes From Cambridge Visit and School Illness
Jan 31 reports Mr. and Mrs. O C Messenger and Miss Olie Dalrymple visiting Cambridge on the 29th. Myra Messenger, studying there, was ill but played a prominent part in an entertainment. The message lists several local visitors from Youngsville to see Mr and Mrs P L Wright. A new arrival is a baby girl at Rev Brockway’s. Gertie Wheelock is sick and out of school for days. Fairit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Messenger
Olie Dalrymple
Cambridge
Myra Messenger
Charlie Stuart
John Kinnear
Edgar Smith
Katy Wright
Youngsville
P. L. Wright
Brockway
Ministers Endorse Temperance Calls From Pennsylvania Groups
The Pennsylvania Baptist General Association and the Baptist Ministers' Union of Pennsylvania along with the Lutheran Conference at Somerset urged the state Legislature to submit a constitutional temperance amendment. They called for strengthening action to prohibit alcohol manufacture and sale and to support compulsory education on alcohol effects in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Baptist General Association
Allentown
Baptist Ministers’ Union of
Pennsylvania
Union
Somerset
W. C
T. U
Local Mercantile Notes and Advertisements
Various small ads list prices and services including Beru Momie Linen for embroidery at Bell Bros, Good Flour at 70c and 1.00 per sack, a new hearse at N Greenland showcased at Buffalo Undertakers Convention, window shades by Wendlebee, Dr Blodgett Magnetic Balm for pains, Baxter's Mandrake Bitters at 25c, boarding house for sale on Market Street, and Mart office printing and job services with 70c and 1.00 per sack flour mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Greenland
Undertakers
Buffalo
Wendlebee
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Mart
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed by Noyes Claim
L G Noyes says indigestion signals disease but Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets treat all forms. N H Downs’ cough and cold Elixir outlived him, still popular after 25 years. Hotels and boarding houses buying goods by the package urged to cut on Gro P Orr Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Noyes
Acker
N. H. Downs
Gro. P. Orr & Co
Finch outlines six reasons for prohibition by constitutional amendment
Hon. John B. Finch presents six arguments supporting securing prohibition through a constitutional amendment. He cites conformity with constitutional processes, public trials of the liquor traffic, a clear issue for voters, educational impact, protection against hasty political actions, and alignment with American constitutional theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Finch
Jacob Keller Tailor Offers Imported Cloths and Suits
Jacob Keller the Tailor advertises a large stock of imported and domestic cloths ready to be made into suits with fast service and up to date styles. He invites customers to visit rooms on Second Street near Liberty on the second floor. Cash paid for bags free of papers or rubbish. Also buying brass copper lead zinc rubber shoes. R H Johnson rooms No 8 Johnson's Exchange. Good Flour 70c and $1 per sack Fenner's Cough Honey promises quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Johnson’s Exchange
R. H. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
First National Bank of Independence
Kansas
J. H. Spencer
Abbie Egar
Dental Independent
Pierce
Rankin
the Park Presbyterian Church
FUN ON Wheels
A.A. Davis & Co
Pusu, Au
Gero, P. Orr & Co
Mary
U Bros
Farmers IN Council
Will
Warner Bros
Warren Co
O. C. Allen
P. M. Warren
Paarvied
Equitable Aid Union
C. H. Hunter & Son
O.H. Hunter & Son
Northrop’s
Gero. P. Orr & Co
State News
Pattison
Geo. W. Lawrence
Washington County
Butler County
Snyder
Potter County
Greenville
Oil and Gas Survey
Beru Momie Linen
Dr. Blodgett
Prohibition
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
OLD Reliable Companies
Ina
Hartford
Phoenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Niagara
Star
Liverpool
London & Globe
England
Queen
Royal
Imperial
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
American
Philadelphia
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Mutual Life
Traveler's Life & Accident
Harford
Scofield Block
Warren, Pa
Heesey & Hull
Warren Savings Bank
W. A. Hackney
John H. Hull
M. Brownell
Fifth Street
Hazel
Laurel Streets
Laurel Street
Fifth
West Fifth Street
A. T. Scofield
Ustice
Mail Office
Ladies and Misses
M.shear & Bro
Cloaks, &c
Ake
Episcopal Church
P. Greenland
Liberty and
Water Streets
Schellhammer & Lesser
Water St
Aladin
Invincible
Hub
Royal Square
Erie City
Erie County
Waterford Village
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
Crockery Store
AY Yarren
moUn
G. L. Friday
Carver House
Sersall
Postoffice
J. Danse
Variety Hall
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