Warren County News Notes And Railroad Moves
Warren County finances are summarized on the second page. Court adjourned with Judge Wetmore presiding and civil cases ready for trial. The surveying party for Warren Stadford Rochester Railroad reached Big Bend. a New York Central surveyor was in town and plans for a summer railroad expansion loom. A refinery sale to Standard Oil prompts mixed sentiment. a concert and social events pepper the community calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Warren County
Wetmore
Connery and
Acocks
Postoffice
Warren, Stadford & Rochester Railroad
Big Bend
Warren
N. Y. Central Railroad
Poe
Roscoe Hall
Nextriday
Ells & Noyes
Telephone-like wire sends talk without tying to telegraph line
Jamestown dealers J W and D C Breed showcase a copper wire link between their Main Street office and town factory that transmits speech over a distance without connecting to the telegraph. The system, rented for about 50 dollars yearly, lets Breeds talk as if the factory were in an adjoining room, and it may improve with practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
D.C. Breed
Jamestown
Main Street
Breed’s
Reed
Warren
Jamestown Pont
Kther
Snowy spell and frost artworks brighten up week
The article notes heavy snow around ten to twelve inches with clear cold nights and bright sunlit frost displays on Sunday and Monday. Sleighing thrives as livery, lumber, and wood trades use ice filled ice houses. frostwork dazzles early daylight. A marriage notice in Warsaw, NY reports Rev. Wm S Tullie uniting S D Davis and Alice Kennett with Warren circle praising the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
N. Y
Wm.s. Tullie
Davis
Warren Library Comedy Club schedule promises charity entertainments
A 1878 letter from Warren Pennsylvania appeals to Comedy Club members to help liquidate a 3300 debt of the Library Association. The club responds it will stage three winter and spring performances, starting Feb 14, with Still Waters Run Deep and The Kitchen Belle, highlighting new members and ongoing charity support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Comedy Club
Warren
Comedy Club
Library Association
S. M. Hill
H. A. Jamieson
M. B. Danhim
A. Hertael
G. N. Parmiee
Rufus P. King
F. Henry
E. D Preston
W. H Copeland
DM. Gross
S. W. Waters
M. Beecher
Struthers
O. C. Allen
F. D. Reeves
W. W. Wilbur
J. P. Marston
M. Mites
Wmn. Schuur
A J. Hizeltine
P. Robuson
D. IT. Ball
Jas
O. Parmiee
O. H
T. Scorrie
L. C.C
Readings by Rev F C H Lampe for North Warren church
Warren pastor Rev F C H Lampe will present an entertainment of select readings at Roscoe Hall on Tuesday evening February 12 to raise funds for completing the North Warren Christian Association Sunday school building. Tickets are 25 cents. The program includes Shakespeare excerpts, Longfellow, Burns, Mark Twain and a comic sketch, with the church organ to be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. H. Lampe
Warren
Roscoe Hall
North Warren
Eliza Cook
Burns
Miss Malony
Phe
Mark Twain
Careton
Bugbee Well Near Stoneham Flows After Torpedoing
Reports say the Bugbee well near Stoneham flowed largely after a Tuesday torpedoing. Logan observed several light flows while tubed, with about four barrels daily since pumping. By last Friday night, sixty barrels total had been produced in 23 days. Prospects look good for new wells in spring. At North Warren Strathers has a fourth Hospital farm well about 300 feet deep. Omer & Co drill on Grade. Eagle Stone Farm hosts another. Oil market firm, closed last Monday at 1 60 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roomers
Stoneham
B. Logan
North Warren
Crispin
Franklin
Hydes
Ridgeway
Philadelphia
Fredonia
N. Y
J. A. Cooper
Edinboro
Bradford
Jamestown
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
Dunkirk Journal
New York Petroleum Exchange
Butler
Clarion
Armstrong
Venango
Tidioute
Warren
Upper Creek
Jamestown Democrat
Buffalo & Southwestern
Buffalo
Irvington
David McKelvy
C. V. Culver
B. B.campbell
Titusville
Max
Brookston, Forest Co
Dan
Beersheba
Police Monthly Report for D B Bernard Chief of Police
Report for the month ending January 31 by Chief of Police D B Bernard. Total arrests five. Petit larceny five. Vagrants applying for lodgings one hundred twenty three. Vagrants driven out of town thirty four.
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D. B. Bernard
A Fine Stock of Chromes and Frames at Low Prices
A fine stock of Chromes Photographic Views Frames Mouldings and Fittings for pictures is offered at very low prices at W111 Smiths.
Sugar Grove Library Officers Elected for Year 1878
The Sugar Grove Library Association met January 19 in J. C. Hamilton’s office and elected President Dr. James Catlin, Vice President Jacob Horton, Auditor F. D. Wheelock, Treasurer Elijah Root, and Secretary Librarian W. R. Mix. Residents praise the library’s growth and note donations from Lorin Blodgett of Philadelphia and others. The article also covers local happenings including Masonic Block occupancy, a funeral for James Younie, and community notices.
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Sugar Grove Library Association
J. C. Hamilton
E.q
James Catlin
Jacob Horton
F. D. Wheelock
Elijah Root
W.R. Mix
Lorin Blodgett
Philadelphia
C.W Lone
Warren
W.H. Mix
Keystone Block
James Younie
Younie
Vipr, JR
March Court Grand and Traverse Jurors List 1878
For March Court beginning March 4 1878 the grand jurors are listed by district with foreman and members including Sheldon Culbertson and Ambrose Cury. Traverse jurors named by districts follow, with many towns represented such as Warren Sugar Grove Conewango Farmington Youngsville and Elk. Unclaimed letters in Warren PA post office dated Feb 2 1878 are listed and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed within four weeks. 0 C Atuen P M
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Sugar Grove
M. Kck
Bennett
Bennet
Harmon & Martin
H. D. Toad
Thayer
Comstock
C. C. Case
Cleveland
Ohio
Robi. Wiggins
Elk—H. C. Holman
Conewango
D. O. Hutchinson
Tiuionte
Z. M. Jones
Columbus
Irvine Jones, Derfield
E. F. Jones
Farmington
Livermore
Frank Northrop
Welington Green
Firwington
F. A Stewart
Brokenstraw
W. Homer
Durham
Tidionte
James Morris
Pine Grove
W. W. Hodges
Warren
B. Bright
J. B. Benton
W. Brown
Gilbert Fredenburg
Patrick Terrill
W. B. Gray
Sample Jrey
G. M. Morse
Maggie Morrison
C. Nelson
Mary Eben Newcomb
Edward S. Parker
Mary E. Phillipps
Wm. Prest
John Rows
Marther Rath
Eva Vansiles
C. Atuen
P. M
Warren firm to sell clothing stock at cost for twenty days
Citizens of Warren are informed that Geo Batt & Co will sell their entire stock of clothing and gents furnishings at cost for twenty days. Cash only, no reserves. Debtors should settle accounts.
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Warren
Geo. Batt & Co
Charm Baking Powder promotes wholesome cooking and health
An 1880s notice extols Charm Baking Powder for making biscuits rolls muffins and griddle cakes with small quantities. It claims dough stores sweetness if unused and touts William Messner as seller and warns of no short weights. R. H. Johnson buys rags and offers cash for them at Will Smith's cheap mouldings and pictures while inviting rag collection.
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William Messner
Law of the Road in Mercer County Court Case
Judge Mc Dermitt sets two highway rules for drivers. Opponents must pass with room and keep to the right. negligence or assault charges depend on center-road duty. When pursued, the rear driver may sue for damages. the front driver must not block unjustly. safe passing required.
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Mercer County Court
McDermitt
School attendance ledger for June 1878 by rooms
June month tally lists 106 enrolled pupils across three rooms with 46 unabsent days noted. Room 1 shows 16 not absent of 38 enrolled under J Gunning. Room 2 lists 21 not absent of 35 enrolled under Jennie Atherton. Room 3 records 9 not absent of 32 enrolled under Annie Trantum.
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O. J. Gunning
Mary Walton
Susie Baker
Henry Zickendrath
Leona Gordon
Dora Allan
Seward Cady
Ina Curtis
Charles Trantum
Ada Sears
Katie Honor
Elmer Suiliff
Chas Spencer
Clyde Wilcox
Will Cady
Vesper Colgrove
Alice Evans
Jennie Atherton
Johnny Bracken
Alonzo Graham
Henry Stevens
Will Soggs
Harry Gordon
Ammy Terrill
Bertie Howard
Lee Skinner
Dan Lyons
Bert Brown
Will Monger
John Kiall
Arlin Monger
Ellen Cady
Will Marvin
Zila Cady
Charles Raymond
Nora Gifford
Fred Smith
Elnora Schrambling
Nellie Satliff
Annie Trantum
Tommy Flaherty
Flora Lyons
John Flaherty
Mike Flaherty
Graham Walton
Melvil Graham
Gert. Alexander
Fred Zekendrath
Martin Zickendrath
Etal
Hamlin Hill School Pupils with Perfect Attendance
The following pupils had no absences during the month ending Jan 1 1878 Bertha Kyler Addie Kyler Maggie Finlen Bila Sullivan Allie Lonnen Clara Bates Frank Bates George Bates Halidan Hamblin Frank Akins Eddie Akins and Freddie Peteron Miss Jennie Morey Teacher
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Hamlin Hill School
Bertha Kyler
Addie Kyler
Maggie Finlen
Bila Sullivan
Allie Lonnen
Clara Bates
Frank Bates
George Bates
Halidan Hamblin
Frank Akins
Eddie Akins
Freddie Peteron
Jennie Morey
Meadville Tramp Nuisance Settled By City Proclamation
In Meadville last year a trampless approach was adopted after a mayoral proclamation urged residents to send solicitors of charity to city authorities for lodging and work. The 1877 street report shows 1,200 tramps lodged at City Hall costing $159.20, with work totaling $1620 in city relief. Nationalities among wanderers included 1,222 Irish, 187 American, 89 Germans, and others.
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Meadville
Warren
Cash Dry Goods Store Offers Winter Stock At Cost
D. M. Gross & Co announces a 30 day sale of their entire winter stock at first cost to clear space for spring goods. The store insists on cash only and guarantees prices ten percent below any competing house, urging customers to shop early before the assortment is gone.
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D. M. Gross & Co
Rags Brought to R. H. Johnson for Payment
A brief notice notes that individuals should bring rags to R. H. Johnson who is stated to pay them. The item reads as a small local commerce notice with names and a transactional claim.
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R. H. Johnson
Erie attractions and cautions in a varied notice
A lengthy Erie Florida piece surveys Florida’s climate and costs, then reports on a local musical group studying Weber’s Der Freischütz, local lawyers moving to Corry, high theater prices, a popular masquerade by McLane Light Guard, and ongoing debates over judicial salaries. It notes regional oil activity, rail updates, and local education and library developments.
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Florida
Erie County
McLane
Accadia
Ponce de Leon
Pennsylvania
Eden
Jacksonville
Henry Catlin
Weber
Professor Held
Bradford
Meessrs
Craig
Chapman
Chestnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia
Florences
McLane Light Guard
Music Hall
Supreme Court
Wetmore
Warren
Galbraith
Erie Couny
Mall Office Offers Printing for Invitations and Announcements
The Mall office advertises abundant facilities for printing wedding invitations cards and announcements in good style. Call and see samples.
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs
Medicine claims to cure throat chest and lung afflictions with many positive and permanent cures. Advertises as a perfect specific for asthma and bronchitis with rapid relief. three doses for worst cases. Trial bottles free and regular size priced at $1. Morck & Co. sell the remedy.
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Morck & Co
Jamestown Concert Reports Strong Telephone Demonstration
The Jamestown Journal details a telephone concert in Jamestown with a clear Johnson explanation of the device. Music traveled 26 miles of wire from Warren Western Union, where Miss Lucy James and Mrs. Waters sang clearly. Familiar tunes like Sweet by and by and We shall meet beyond the river drew the best effect.
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Jamestown
Warren End
Johnson
Western Union Telegraph Office
Warren
Lucy James
Waters
Millinery and Fancy Goods Sale At Cost For Thirty Days
Miss Daggett offers trim hats bonnets and hosiery at greatly reduced prices for thirty days. Millinery and fancy goods priced from one dollar, yarns at low rates, and merino underwear advertised with substantial bargains. The Normal School opens March 26 for teachers.
Obituary notices from Conewango Sheffield and Sugar Grove
Death notices detail Dedia May Thomas aged 1 year 4 months in Conewango Jan 26 1878. Kate A Armstrong wife of Wm Armstrong aged 34 in Sheffield Jan 29 1878. James Younie aged about 70 in Sugar Grove Jan 34 1873, native of Forres Scotland, arrived 1834, respected resident.
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Sugar Grove
James Younie
Younie
Forres
Murrayshire
Scotland
Wholesale Grocery Ledger Items From Warren Market
An 1878 Warren ledger lists numerous staples and prices including Amber Flour sacks Corn Meal Coffee Sugar and Bacon. It records items such as Hams Lard Molasses Tea Rice Mackerel and Peaches with assorted bag types and unit measures.
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C. P
Java
Rio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ye Warren
Howe Matters
Goo Sleighing
C. P. Cranch
the Comedy Club
Oil News
Teachers’ Institute
Grand Water
South West
Eldred
Grand Valley
D. F. A. Wheelock
Enterprise School
Chas. Sayre
Citizus
Chorc
Webb
Supt. Thompson
D.F. A. Wheelock
C. A Sayre
W.C. Gorman
Alfred Mill
Alvin Bailey
Charles Bush
E. B. Trask
Susie Keifer
Susan Catlin
Helen Catlin
Hattie Catlin
Delia White
Lillian Smith
Maud Waterhouse
Emma Barton
Alzada Haupin
Lavinia McGuire
W. C. Gorman
Will Smith’s
Report of Columbus Schools
Roll of Honor
Erie
Old Line Insurance
Temperance Mutual Benefit Association
D. G. Morse
Smeruu Port
Hatch
A. B. Armstrong
Coats’ and Clark’s
Hamburg
Winter Cloths & Dress Coods
Warren, Pa
Taushel
Kiirm
B. Nesmith & Son
Chhai
Cassel
Bank
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Wells & Noyes
J. FP. Wells &Co
Reedicines
J. F. Wells
L. G. Noyes
Vlamure
Lew’s Choice
P. & B’s Favorite
Partagas
Cubanos
Capital Joke
King Stinger
IXL
Margarita
Royal Gem
Hibernia
Key West
Exposition
Plantation
Sweet Owen
Sweet Grange
Gold Leaf
King Weed
Valley
Old Stag
Virginia
Navy Brand
Navy Clippings
Blackwell’s Durham
Pride of
Fawcett Durham
Vanity Fair
Centennial
Little Joker
Challenge
Bob White
Lone Jack
Queen
Tut Cavendish
Needle Gun
Caprice
Big Lick
Virginity
Memorial
Water St
J. N. Schnur & Son
C. R. Schnur
J. N. Schnur
R. Schnur
Warren Retail Markets
Ite & Co
Peewee
Oor
Meehan & Gray
A. Meehan
John Gray
WM. A. Greaves
Episcopal Church
Aleres
F. H. Wyman
Orris Hall
Carver
N. B
A. Weiss
Carver House
Warren Co
Albert Wise
WM. Kitchen
C. Smith
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