Warren Mail Briefs and Local Notices
Court news reports the case of Peter Berry et al. vs L. F. Wat gon et al. in its fourth trial. The Shakespeare Club meets tonight at M Beecher's residence to read Act II of Othello. The May office offers ballot printing for borough and township elections. Oysters are served at Ruhlman’s oyster room opposite Carver House. Retterer’s Hall block offers gentlemen’s furnishings. California Apricots sold wholesale by P J Bayer in twenty five cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Berry
L. F. Watgon
Shakespeare Club
M. Beecher
Ruhlman
Carver House
F. R. Retterer’s
Hall Block
Front Street
California
P. J. Bayer
Local notes and visits weave through Warren life
A parade of social visits fills Warren with Miss Annie Keeler in Philadelphia and Mrs. Souther of Erie stopping by Miss Hall. Major Greenland autographs at the Carver. Judge Cummin arrives to preside. various talks and lectures loom including Col. Copeland on "What’s to hinder" at Library Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Keeler
Philadelphia
Gertie
Nettie King
Pittsburg
W. W. Greenland
Clarion
Carver
Stone
Souther
Erie
Josephine Hall
Vosburg
H. H. Cummin
Williamsport
Fred Morck
Washington, D. C
Fred
Peter McKinney
Garland
Meacham
Col
L. F. Copeland
Library Hall
Elisha Thomas
Randolph
Burgess Merck
Local City Council Minutes Reflect Quiet Feb 7 Session
Regular meeting reports no major action with several committees noting “nothing.” Fire, water, and street lamp work discussed. hydrant needs noted in west end. A request to alter water street frontage referred to borough attorney. Police reported 17 January arrests. new rules discussed and sent to attorney. Bills Ordered Paid include multiple vendors and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Knapp
Kansas
Schnur
Burgess Merck
A. A. Davis
Adam Shutt
Water and Gas Committee
West End
A. Kirberger
Water Street
Liberty
Market Streets
Citizens Association
D. I. Ball
Hanson
Verback
Morck
Davis
Crawford
Best Flour Claims Superior Bread Quality In Ads
An advertisement touts Pillsbury's Best Flour promising whiter bread and greater loaf production. It also promotes bargains on boots and shoes and markets J K Weaver's Music Store with Opera Piano Taber Organs White Sewing Machines and repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Weaver
Local boot dealers push spring bargains before New York trip
O. H. Hunter & Son advertise annual invoices and extra bargains for patrons before their first New York trip after Spring goods. C. P. Northrop touts superior value from the Warren boot and shoe dealer, claiming better goods for the same money. Gooprich & FEMLMAN promote XXXX Royal Java coffee as the best in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Hunter & Son
New York
Warren
C. P. Northrop
Java
Gooprich & Femlman
A Blessing to Housekeepers from Walkers Labor-saving Soap
Irvington manufacturer H. R. DeLong promotes Walkers Labor-saving Soap for laundry and cleaning. The advertisement touts soft hands and perfume and urges readers to ask their grocer to stock it. C. H. Meacham & Co. note their insurance connections. other lines include fine cut tobacco at 25 cents per pound and Henry the grocer offering quotation matching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. DeLong
Irvington
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Farmers Club to meet at Court House February 19
President Lott urges a February 19 gathering of the Farmers Club at the Court House to consider a Titusville Agricultural Association invitation for February 26. Seed distribution and Dr. Bender's essay are planned. potential Friday prior meeting is discussed. Existing life members listed with more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Club
Lott
Court House
Titusville Agricultural Association
Titusville
Bender
Warren Co. Agricultural Association
L. F. Watson
D. I. Ball
M. B. Dunham
Z. H. Eddy
L. P. Rogers
Ben Marsh
D. H. Siggins
W. B. Roudebush
M. Sturdevant
Ed. E. Allen
Wm. Jewell
Clarence Lacy
Ben Bailey
Warren
Association
Titusville World
Election set for Warren to fill Sixteenth Regiment vacancy
A vacancy in the Sixteenth Regiment occurs after Col John A Wiley's promotion to Brigadier General on Governor Beaver's staff. An election at Warren Armory next Monday Feb 14 at 8 pm will choose among Lieut Col Parmlee Major Green land Major W J Hulings and Capt David Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wiley
National Guard
Death of Joseph W. James at 25 shocks Warren county
Joseph W. James son of Gholson C. and Harriet James died last Sunday morning after weeks of inflammatory rheumatism or heart disease. The funeral was set for 2:30 PM from the house. The notice also mentions the deaths of Ed Vosburg and David Davidson and reflects on the sorrow of his family and friends. The issue also notes John Fuellhart of Tidioute and advertises Honey Drop Sugar Corn and Succotash for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. James
Gholson C
Harriet James
Vosburg
David Davidson
Joe James
John Fuellhart
Tidioute
Warren County
Prominent Titusville Doctor Dies at 50
Dr. George O. Moody, respected Titusville physician for over two decades, died suddenly in his sleep from heart disease. Neighbors heard a fall after he retired to his room, and the housekeeper found him on the floor. he had removed his coat and cuffs. His wife is away in New York. Moody moved from Maine to Titusville and left behind a large practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Moody
Titusville
Dr. Moody
New York
Maine
Public School Directors Urged Not to Cut Teacher Salaries
A tax payer argues against retrenchment for school salaries. The writer praises Principal A. B. Miller and condemns proposals to reduce pay as penny wise and pound foolish, urging voters not to support candidates who would cut salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ep. Maiz
A. B. Miller
My Partner charm fills Library Hall next Wednesday
The notice urges a full house for the Wednesday February 9 performance of My Partner at Library Hall. Louis Aldrich drew a large, warm reception at Poole's Theatre with his Joe Saunders portrayal, supported by T. M. Hunter, Frank C. Campbell, and Dora Goldthwaite in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
New York Telegram
Louis Aldrich
Poole’s
Joe Saunders
Bartley Campbell
T. M. Hunter
Major Britt
Frank C. Campbell
Ned Singleton
Dora Goldthwaite
Mary Brandon
Bargain Pants and Flour Deals at Local Stores
Local ads promote goodworking pants priced from 1.00 to 4.00 at F. R. Retterer's Front street. Pillsbury Best flour touted as superior yielding 40 to 50 pounds more bread per barrel. Sold by Gooprich & FEHLMAN. Also offers custom suits at lower prices from F. R. Berrerer in Hall Block Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Retterer’s
Front Street
Pillsbury
United States
Gooprich & Fehlman
F. R. Berrerer
Hall Block
St Front
Oysters and Shoes Advertised Nearby
A brief notice promotes Ruhlman s New Room opposite Carver House for oysters and emphasizes cleanliness and quality. It also advertises C P Norro proprietor offering boots and shoes with a satisfaction guarantee on quality and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Norruropr
Clarion County and vicinage notes and local business
Internal Revenue receipts for January in this district total $5 214.95. Among Clarion county license applications only four of thirty eight were refused. Grand Valley oil field gets a new pipeline to Titusville, owned by Natural Oil Co. Forest county finances show assets exceeding liabilities by $11 586.09. Clarendon oil premium now fifteen cents per barrel. Dunkirk and Fredonia residents push to relocate county seat from Mayville to Dunkirk. Meadville begins fundraising for $25 000 to attract manufacturers. E A Hempstead of Meadville pledges $1 000. A. O. U. W. lodges plan a monument to John J Upchurch at Meadville. Chas H Tew & Co oil property in Warren County 200 acres, 13 wells, sold to C W Scofield. Clarendon churches report revival. Episcopal ladies refit chapel. Rev Henry Mitchell serves. Stockholders dispute at Columbia Natural Gas Co. hearing for a receiver in Warren postponed to Feb 11. Lakewood School of New Theology plans land purchase and buildings before Aug 1 opening. Federal editor remarks on Coal Oil Johnny, clarifying John W Steele’s long-time residence in Kearney. Funeral of Mrs A P Hall held at Steele Street residence with services by Rev T C Linnell. burial at Chandler’s Valley. Jamestown friends accompany remains to final resting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion County
Grand Valley
Titusville
Natural Oil Co
Forest County
Clarendon
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Mayville
Chas. H. Tew & Co
Warren Co
C. W. Scofield
Jamestown
M. E
Henry Mitchell
Columbia Natural Gas Co
Franklin
Meadville
Oil City
Mercer
Sharon
W. D. Brown
Warren
Townsend
Lakewood School of New Theology
The
Franklin News
Johnny
John W. Steele
Kearney
Neb
A. P. Hall
Steele Street
T. C. Linnell
Garland
Sugar Grove
Chandler’s Valley
Jamestown Journal
Fes
Phillips
North Clarendon
Union Hall
Cornish
Webster
Fairview
D. H. White
Jackson
Fisk
C. W. Bell
Stoneham Tannery Co
P. M
Harry Norris
Albert Baldensperger
Armagast & Bines
Holfsted
JT. McGuinness
Lima
Miss Pearl Olney
Irvineton
Copeland
Library Hall
Phillip Wheeler
O. H. Parsons
School openings set for February and April
At a School Directors meeting last Saturday the Sugar Grove school will reopen Tuesday February 8. Brown Hill starts Monday April 11 others on Monday April 4. List of teachers includes Sugar Grove Pratt E Marshall principal Estella Noyes Bell Wright Ida P Russell and others across Chandler's Valley Swede Hollow Round Hill Stilson Hill Patchen Hazeltine Hollow Stillwater Dalrymple Gray Fairview and Brown Hill with various instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Sugar Grove
Brown Hill
Pratt E. Marshall
Estella Noyes
Bell E. Wright
Ida P. Russell
Chandler’s Valley
Alice Minckley
Mary Miller
Swede Hollow
Laura Lord
Round Hill
Alice Jones
Stilson Hill
Martha Wright
Patchen
Georgia Blakesey
Hazeltine Hollow
Rachel C. Spence
Stillwater
Blanche Howell
Dalrymple
Clella Covey
Gray School
Ella Root
Fairview
Bertha Cowles
Jennie Ellis
News
Warren Relief Association Reports Three Months of Aid
The Warren Relief Association for its third year reports for the three months ending January 31, 1887. Cash contributions total 103.18 dollars with 69.00 expended. 28 families helped and 295 second-hand clothing items contributed, 240 disbursed. Flour and potatoes, baskets from gatherings, and Christmas provisions valued at about 100 dollars supported many homes. The secretary thanks the public and appeals for continued support.
Ladies Aid Society organized in Brokenstraw Valley
In Brokenstraw Valley Prrrsbetp on February 4 a Ladies Aid Society was organized at G. F. Mead's with Mrs. Kennedy as President. Other items note John Horner at Elmira, N Y. J M Page with a sling from a recent fracture. H Marshall returning from the West. a Rollin Mead surprise party. Mrs Frank Morrison visiting Kane then returning home. a Brokenstraw Literary Society meeting with a spelling match. a Dime Social at W C Arthur's. next meeting at C Davis's on Tuesday the Sth inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw Valley
Kane
Brokenstraw Literary Society
W. C. Arthur
Sheffield area notes and town affairs update
Broad sketch of McNair town activity with tannery and saw mill, gas wells nearby, and local business people and residents. Reports from Sheffield Lodge formation, local preaching, school events, housing and land work, plus community items in Stoneham Corydon and Warren readings. Skating on river and social notes highlight local life and upcoming lecture seating.
G A R Post Urges Head Stones for War Dead
By congressional act funds were provided to furnish headstones for veterans of the late war. Warren county G A R Posts are asked to locate unmarked graves and report full names with company and regiment to W H Taylor adjutant Warren Pa. Stones will be delivered in March or April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Warren County
Warren
W. H. Taylor
Adj.t
Warren, Pa
Milk Maid Riddle Stumps Readers in Field Query
A reader submits two puzzles asking for the field size where 15 cows graze and the milk maid’s age. The note from H. W. Lane requests reader help after noting the milk amount and heights but provides no solvable data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
H. W. Lane
No One Leaves The Store Unsatisfied Says Clerk
A store clerk proclaims a rule to keep every customer satisfied as a personal pledge. The motto emphasizes strong customer service and commitment to complete shopper happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Norruror
Local Tidings From Kinzua and Nearby Areas
The column mentions Emma De Rocher Minnie Williams Mary Woodbeck Ada Case and other residents. Mrs. Jos Green returns from a visit bringing Ida McNanny as a guest. Wesley Reeves is gravely ill. his father William Reeves visits from Steamburg. A bill by Senator Harlan would divert dog tax to libraries with a rural founding amendment. Pasture scarcity harms stockowners while milk and butter costs rise. James Leonard handles mail and smoker supplies. Sterling Green remains active in trade with Geo Lawrence as partner. praise for their post office years and community standing. Further notes on local business figures and upcoming features about Kinzua merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma de Rocher
Minnie Williams
Mary Woodbeck
Ada Case
Jos. Green
Ida McNanny
Wesley Reeves
William Reeves
Steamburg
Harlan
Chester Co
Fes
Jas. Leonard
Sterling Green
Geo. L. Lawrence
Kinzua
Parker-Bowen troupe concert draws sixty scholars
Since the holidays there is little news in town. The Parker-Bowen troupe held a musical convention last week with much success, enrolling over sixty scholars and praised for their instructional method. Some locals recovering from weather-related illness show improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Parker-Bowen
Thomas Colett
Rouse Hospital
White Ribbon Army
M. EK
Congregational Church
ALPHA
Ladies' Aid Society helps Mrs Lindsey with sewing
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the M. E. Parsonage in Sugar Grove for a sewing session to aid Mrs. Rev. Lindsey. Twenty eight members brought dinners and produced garments as tokens of support including a black dress for Mrs. Lindsey and one for each daughter contributed by Mrs. Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Parsonage
County reform proposals from state convention committee
A memorial to the Legislature from a county committee recommends diverting half of personal tax to County Treasuries, empowering distraint collection, and a three year term for the principal Collector with minority representation on a triennial board. It also urges bridge liability relief, avoidance of military enrollments, equal legal fees, assessors at elections deemed unnecessary, and ending bounty payments on hawks and owls as wasteful.
Resolutions of the C L S C on Miss Hattie Axtell
The C L S C mourns the death of Miss Hattie Axtell on January 24 1887 praising her as a faithful educator and friend. The group resolves to honor her memory publish the resolutions to the bereaved family and to Warren newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Axtell
Warren
Youngsville
Resolutions for Miss Hattie Axtell Death at Youngsville
The Youngsville teachers publish heartfelt resolutions on the death of Miss Hattie Axtell praising her high teaching standards long experience and kindness and expressing sympathy to her parents. The item notes to publish in county papers and send copies to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville School
Hattie Axtell
Wuereas
Macaig Day
Lizzie Jackson
Harrie Shortt
W. W. Fell
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Warren Mail
Sae
Laddie
St. Nicholas
Home Matters
Harry Isaacs
B. Isaacs
Corry
A. Morris
Harragari Hall
Rieg
O. H. Hunter’s & Son
Groh & Buerstedt
Chas. Groh & Co
Frank Quinn
Kelly
Foster
Pennsylvania
Col. L. F. Copeland
Noyes
S. D. Smalley
State Hospital
Allen
F. Henry & Co
Hannibal A. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Williams
America
F. W. Hazzard
James
Glenn
J. F. McPherson
Mac
N.S. Falconer
Harrisburg
Ford Post
Greaves
Reverdy B. Stewart
York
Montgomery
Louie Miller
Charles Stricker
Hurlbart & Hunting
Circus
H. R. Bartlett
Butte
Montana
Mart
Reed Pros
Mirror Co
Paragraph Co
E. Cowan & Co
Statement & P
S. G. Ward
Cc. Arnold
S. J
W.S. Page
A. W. Morck
Poor
H.S. Thomas
Grindiey Bros
Beecher & Copeland
W. Gaslight Co
Jamieson & Co
Treas
R Knapp
J. C. Utter
R. Foster
Police
C. P. Henry
Grocer
Goopricu
Fehlman
GC. P. NorThrop
Gooprienic & Frhlman
C. P.“Henry
the Farmer's Club
Warren Association
Agricultural Society
Jesse Smith
Partner
Ruhlman’s
A. Ruhlman
E. A. Hempstead
John J. Upchurch
Order
Sugar Grove Schools
Relief Association
Sheffield
McNair
John McNair & Co
Samuel Himes
E. Barnes
Geo. Horton
Horton, Crary & Co
Sheffield Lodge
Vanarsdalen
Grand Lodge of
Penn’a
Warren Lodge
M. A. Spoor
H. P. Blanding
Stoneham
Corydon
Arird
H. A. Ostrander
Mead & Son
Sunderlin
Morrison & Dalrymple
S. Dimmick
Albany
J. M. Turney
Verna Moore
C. C. Clawson
Allie Mead
Linnie Tome
Drake and Dalrymple
Spring Creek
Com
HW. Jonson
Oneida
A. A. Davis & CO
Tabrew
Bell Bro’s
Burg
Ries On
Pique
Bell Bros
Mousquetaire
Ren County
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
Jacob Keller
N. K. Wendleboe
Tam
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
Taarried
Babcock—Hall
Hornellsville
N. Y
Baptist Parsonage
T. J. Whitaker
Henry Babcocek
Eva Hall
North Warren, Pa
Kleckner—Fellows
John Peate
Leonard E. Kleckner
Lagertown
Ella M. Fellows
Ackley
Walton—Vaneps
Findley’s Lake
A. Co. Tillotson
Gage
Ellet Walton
Columbus
Ellen VanEps
Bear Lake
Rob’t Parish & CO
Ussell, PA
Russellburg
Oe Allen & Higgins
Glade
Chase Bro’s
Kociuesment NY
Grant Monument Fund
Grant Fund
Judge Publishing CO
Potter Building
New York City
J.K. Ronne
Acme Soap
C.P. Henry’s
Japan
the People’s Grocery
P. Henry
Prop
Warren Savings Bank
Transactee
L F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
O. H. Hunter
A. J. Haseltine
L. R. Freeman
Jas, Clark
H. S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
Third Street
Warren, la
de Rowland
Water St
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