Legal power and public notices fill the week
Attorney General Dimmick states the Legislature may repeal the Local Option law with enough votes. The piece covers executions of Rosentine and Moody, a House act on publication requirements, judges' salaries debate, judicial apportionment changes, political commentary, and social events as winter tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanrahspuns
Diwmick
Supreme Court
Gibson
Rosentine
Moody
Pearson
Abraham Behm
United States
General Assembly
Valentines customs and a Dickens Party noted in town
The piece surveys Saint Valentine legends and the origins of the valentines ritual. It previews a Dickens Party hosted by Leo Hunter at L. D. Wetmore’s residence with notable attendees and ticketed entry, plus a weather diary snippet from February detailing snow and thaw.
Trinity Church Sociable at Mr Hoffman's residence
The Trinity Church Sociable will be held at the residence of Mr. L. B. Hoff man on Thursday evening February 12. The event offers necktie shopping for men ahead of winter, hints at Valentine matchmaking through tie color, and notes Mr. F. A. Randall's benefit night for Parsonage rent due. A separate item reports Mr. Clarendon’s runaway incident near Sheffield last Thursday evening with Mr. Rockwell's horses, resulting in a fall but no injuries beyond a broken dashboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitutional Convention
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Dimmick
Hartranft
B.C
St. Valentine
Rome
Claudius
Wheatley
Valentine
England
Trinity Church
L. B. Hoffman
F. A. Randall
Mr. Clarendon
Sheffield
Mr. Rockwell
Miles
Oil Prices and Bets Stir Hope in Titusville
Local market reports say crude sold at Titusville for $2.12 yesterday as traders bet on oil reaching $2.50 by the 15th. Community discussions hint at rising fuel prices and economic optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentle Annie
Titusville
New Dry Goods Store Opens in Warren on Feb 23 1874
The town of Warren announces the Broadway Store opening on February 23 1874. De Silver Weld promotes the venture with a wide stock and reduced prices, aiming to attract old and new customers as competition grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comine
Warren
Silver Weld
Ife
Broadway
Youngstown
Ohio
Western editor slander and city talent sparks exchange
A western paper features a lengthy piece on Putty with the editor’s own take. The piece defends Western editors against slander by eastern papers and notes a Council Board decision naming Franklin Barnhart Chief Engineer of the fire company, with A T Carroll as Assistant Engineer and Christian Shellhammer as Fireman, ready for a first class fire setup but hoping the Demon delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Barnhart
A. T. Carroll
Christian Shellhammer
Calico Hop Invitation Remains Open This Evening
Invited guests are reminded of the Calico Hop on Tuesday evening. Organizers promise lots of fun and a pleasant time for attendees.
I. O. R. M to Hold Annual Ball Next Monday Eve
The I O R M announces its annual ball for Monday evening February 16 aimed to match last year’s event in scope and style. The organization invites members to attend and enjoy a festive program.
Warren Musical Association Meeting Set for Wednesday Eve
Members of the Warren Musical Association will meet on Wednesday Eve February 11 to discuss association affairs and operations. All members are requested to be present by order of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Warren Musical Association
Orprr
Com
Starling
Preacher I George to Speak in Frewsburg and Pine Grove
Universallist preacher Rev I George of Dunkirk will lecture in Frewsburg on Wednesday evening the 18th and in Pine Grove Russellburg on Thursday evening the 19th inst verifying the local church schedule and itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. George
Dunkirk
Frewsburg
Pine Grove
Russellburg
New Store Opens at North Warren By Babcock and Lindsey
The firm of Babcock & Lindsey announces a new store in North Warren promising fair dealing. The friendly ad invites customers to visit, noting the pleasant drive to the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Warren
Messrs. Babcock & Lindsey
New York Runner Cleared in Erie Murder Trial
The trial of H. Carson of New York for the murder of Reynolds, a Corry hotel keeper, concluded in Erie last week with a verdict of Not Guilty. Carson faced charges stemming from a fatal incident at the Corry hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Carson
New York
Reynolds
Corry
Erie
Local landowner returns to Warren from Erie
Mr L L Lowry has sold his Erie property and bought back his former Warren place. He will move as soon as convenient. The piece extols the draw of the region’s grand old woods and lasting hills and notes the popular sentiment of homesickness easing only when returning.
Oil rise boosts producers as speculators fade from sight
In Youngsville era dispatches, a sharp oil price increase gives producers fresh hope while speculators who sold short are viewed unfavorably. Mrs. Marlow, widow of a Town murder case, buys a Parker City home with spot cash, noted as a hardworking widow. Roberts of Parker City builds a 22,000 barrel iron oil tank costing $10,000 and fills it with 45 cent oil, netting a profit from the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Dispatch
Youngsville
Roberts
Parker City
Murder Trial of Charles Larribee Probed in Oil City Case
In Franklin Pa on February 2 1874 the Commonwealth sought to link Charles Larribee to the murder of Lewis Williams based on circumstantial evidence. Key facts include two guns bought in Oil City, Williams’s death near Alcorn Cemetery with gunfire from behind, and Larribee’s arrest in Titusville with bloodstains on clothing. Williams had talked of shooting himself before. defense argued possible selfinflicted shooting with a long stick as a possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Borror
Criminal Court
the Commonwealth
Charles Larribee
Lewis Williams
The
Commonwealth
W. H. James
J. H. Osmer
C. E. Taylor
Oil City
Liverlyville
Alcorn
Wm. Smith
Cemetry
Smith
Mr. Quinn
Larribee
Williams
Titusville
Venango County
Heaven
Hell
Rockwood Station
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
House
District Courts of Common Pleas
Allegheny
Court of Common Pleas
Dauphin County
Courts of Common Pleas
Senate
Warren County
Forest
Venango
Elk
Jefferson
Clarion
Connecticut
Congress
Clerk
Saint Valentine
Cupid
Dickens
L. D. Wetmore
Leo Hunter
Pickwick
Dombey
Micawber
Lio Hunter
Wonorin Warren Union School
Josie Messner
Lizzie Towell
Abbie Egar
Ella Babcock
Annie Towell
Dwight Cowan
Hannah Phillips
May Bartlett
James Kitchen
Hattie Olcott
Henry Pickett
M. J. Jordon
Phillips Bro’s
Conewango
Horton Crary & Co
Jerry Crary
Boston
John L. Shorey
Rouseville
Market Street Green House
MacDonald & CO
Carver House
Kissengen
Vichy
Olcott’s
A. Ruhlman
News Depot
Burpett Oreans
Henry Ewald
Tidioute
General Ag
Courts OF Appeal
Lane Hotel
Jacob Mack
Corydon
McCollister
Khinzua
Green’s Hotel
Eldred
Henry Winnie
Spencer House
Lee Creek
Garcelon’s
Pittsfield
Acocks
Columbus
Stevens
Columbus Borough
Freehold
Eastman’s
Sugar Grove
Alvord’s
Farmington
Howard's
Brokenstraw
Green's Hotel
Youngsville Borough
Commissioner’s Office
Commissioner’s
Glade
Com’rs
Pleasant
Com'rs
Cherry Grove
Mead
Rogers School House
Deerfield
Shaw House
Limestone
R. H. Morrison
W.G. Garcelon
E.R. Wheelock
R. K. Russell
Ayer’s
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Philadelphia & Erie R. R. Division
Philadelphia & Erie Rail Road
Erie Mail
Warren Erie
Irvington
Oil Creek
Mirvineton
Kane
WM. A. Baldwin
Gen'l
U.S. Marshals Office
W. D
Penna
Pittsburg
Alexander Ross
Pennnsylvania
Revere House
E. Woodruff Esq
John Hall
U. S
People's
Burt
Viena Exposition
Petree
Parmlee & Henry
Keystone Block
Snyder & Wood
Front Street
Episcopal Church
Methodist E. Church
Conrad Lesser
Ape Visaya
JRS. Clark, Jr., & CO
Warren, Pa
Chas. P. Henry
Warren Furniture Store
Johnson
N." Peterson & CO
Sespa
Scriber
Warren Co
Mr. McNitt
Ludlow House
Busi
Ness
T. W. McNitt
D. F. Anderson
Shun
Watson & Davis
National Bank
Standard & Schoorper Books
Variety Hall
Mail Office
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!