Warren Pa Home Matters and Community Notices 1898
Community notes from Warren Pennsylvania report Y M C A membership contest, a lecture cancellation, theatre options for ticket holders, a store reopening in Beaty block, Armenian fund drive led by Hazeltine, and Lent services at Trinity Memorial and First Lutheran churches. Fair dates for Corry and Oil City discussed, Warren fair finances questioned, suggestion to stagger dates for better policy.
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Trinity Memorial Church
Holy Communion
First Lutheran Church
Corry
Oil City
Warren County
Warren
Italian Murdered After House Quarrel on Hillside
A quarrel among inmates at a hillside house near the P and E round house led to James Muscaro and his wife being shot by boarder Charles Fizio. Muscaro died from a neck wound. his wife is recovering. Fizio, unmarried, 5 feet 7, black moustache, about 150 pounds, fled on Fourth street and remained at large. An inquest found Muscaro killed without provocation and with murderous intent.
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James Muscaro
Charles Fizio
Fourth Street
Muscaro
Long pine timber slows into rafts for Allegheny river trade
The thaw releases many horse teams from work hauling lumber as crews prepare rafts for the Allegheny river below Warren. French & Rogers cut timber from the Grand er tract in Watson township to form four large rafts hauled to Dunn's eddy by David Ittle & Son. A 105 foot pine stick, drawn by Martin Beshlin, with Harry Beshlin and Wm. Brown driving, will serve as deck passenger on a raft bound for Pittsburgh this spring.
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Allegheny
Warren
French & Rogers
Watson Township
Dunn’s Eddy
David Ittle
Warren Academy Trustees Agree to Transfer to Warren School District
A meeting of Warren Academy trustees adopted a plan to transfer all real estate buildings funds to the Warren borough school district under state act provisions. The Warren Academy board and the Warren borough Board of Education approved the transfer with conditions ensuring compliance with education laws for school age youths. The president and secretary were authorized to petition the court to enact the transfer into effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Academy
Warren
Myron Dunham
E. T. Hazeltine
W. D. McLaren
Dunham
McLaren
D. I. Ball
Acts of Assembly
Borough of Warren
Borough of
Board of Education
Ball
Roper
Keller the Tailor Offers New Cloths for 500 Men
About 500 men expected to receive suits from Keller the Tailor as new cloths have just arrived.
No Poor House Voters Declare in Cameron County
Old and new notices mix with local calls. Tiona visits Chicago Dr McAlpin. Mrs Henry and Susie Henry head to Florida. Pensions issued to Sophronia S Marham and Theodore F Jones. Keas tone Lodge meets. Warren rep attends Pittsburg brick meeting. Funeral of Charles L Wheeler. Kushequa population births noted. local society officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Henry
Susie Henry
Warren
Florida
W. G. Sampson
Mall
D. Riddelsperger
Cameron County
Mars. C. I. Beck
Dr. HI
Struthers Hotel
Sophronia S. Marham
Theodore F. Jones
Kinzua
A. B. Keane
Henry Fuellhart
Tidioute
Keystone Lodge No. 1
V. O. Hall
W. H. CoprLaNp
Pittsburg
P. Hart
San Francisco
Florence
Oil City
Thompson’s Eddy
D. M. Williams
Liberty Street
Charles A. Twining
Chattanooga
Tenn
Twining
C. C. Twining
M. A. Myers
Randolph
N. Y
Silas Harkness
M. E
8.E. Dawson
Fred Irwin
Jamestown
Lalamanca
Opera House
Washington
Titusville
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown Journal
Borough Election Yields Quiet Vote In Warrenboro
Ward elections produced a sharp contest for Council and School Director, with Republicans winning Auditors slots for F A Cogswell and J N Craft and Capt Borchers returning to Council. Democrats gain a School Director seat with Keegan and reelect Hill to Council amid official tallies across all wards. In the death news, the body of John Quinn of Stoneham was found near Morrison run, with coroner and undertaker involvement, age about 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenboro
Messrs
F. A. Cogswell
J. N. Craft
Capt. Borchers
Leffard
W. D. McLaren
Keegan
Baker
Hill
Second Ward
Cogswell
Craft
Beshlin
Riwa
L T Borchers
Godfrey Gruber
E W Siegfried
Wm Keegan
Dwight Cowan
Jacob J Leonhart
Alson Rogers
J L O’vonnell
John T Newell
J K Weaver Jr
Third Ward
Riva
J E Wheeler
John Humphrey
Wm Martin
W P Michell
George DeForest
S H Davis
D W Brodhead
Roger Mooney
Fred Anderson
Joseph Hill
George Ott
Charles Barnhart
Albert Schwing
C B Johnson
R J Sullivan
John Quinn
Stoneham
Morrison Run
Pierce
Greenland
Oakland
Quinn
Cobham
Lorenz Baldensperger
Mr. Carmony
North Clarendon
Trinity Choir Concert Promises Musical Treat
A benefit for the Columbian Athletic Club draws a large audience with a pleasing performance. The annual Trinity Choir concert next Tuesday evening Feb 22 offers low prices and good seating. seats may be reserved at Scott's Saturday morning. Miss Leah H Andrews from Washington D C will assist at the concert.
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Library Hall
Columbian Athletic Club
Trinity Choir
Scott’s
Leah H. Andrews
Washington, D. C
Trinity
Beet Sugar Factory Plan In Dunkirk Progress
The Journal reports a systematic plan to secure acreage for a beet sugar factory in Dunkirk. Land is secured for at least twenty acres, stock is taken, and building contracts await signing once total acres are fixed. It presents a strong chance for Chautauqua County farmers to gain lasting annual returns from beet cultivation.
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Dunkirk
Chautauqua County
Siegfried Firms Split In 1898 Reorganization
The Siegfried firm dissolves with drug business run by John M. Siegfried and groceries and fine china by E. W. Siegfried & Co. Prompt settlement of accounts will aid closing affairs. February 1, 1898. Yours respectfully.
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Siegfried & Co
John M. Siegfried
E. W. Siegfried & Co
Artistic Clothes Repair by Mrs Casemere
Mrs Casemere offers repairs and patches at low prices with first class workmanship. Located next hallway to the Mail office at 305 Second St, she is available at all times and invites customers to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Casemere’s
Second St
Money to Loan Easy Terms for First Mortgages
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association of Warren Pa offers loans on first mortgages with simple repayment terms. Loyal local support for homeowners and property buyers in Warren and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren, Pa
D. A. V. P. R. R. Offers Fast Empire State Express Service
The D A V P R R markets its routes to the East and West with direct connections at Buffalo via the Empire State Express. Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany and New York are accessible, with tickets available through D A V P agents.
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Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Alban
New York
Laxa Tea Endorsed as Harmless Constipation Remedy
An old ad proclaims Laxa Tea as a safe thorough cure for constipation and sick headache. It is sold and guaranteed by all distributors at 10 and 25 cents per package with a sample offered free.
Riverside Fish and Oyeler Gon Corner Hickory and Third
George Smith manager promotes 6 and fish offerings at Riverside location at Hickory and Third. Iczk-In supplies large or small iced ties, fills ice houses, and handles contracts. E. Clemons, P. O. box 7.
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Fish of
Riverside Fish and Oyeler Gon
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Iczk
E. Clemons
Children in Need Seek Homes for Several Local Kids
The Children’s Aid Society aims to place boys aged 8 10 and 11 and twin boys 4 with families, plus Aires a 6 year old girl and Sy a 2 year old. Pres. C ee Warren reports. Feh lman offers Bohemian and Venetian glass pieces for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
Aires
Oan
Pres. C.ee Warren
Wanted 500 men to get a suit from Pry The Tailor
Classified ad offers 500 men a chance to obtain suits from Pry The Tailor with a limited supply of cloths noted. The brief notice lacks details on price dates or locations.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ended Feb 15 1898
Property deeds show Claus Gustafson and wife to George L Smith at Glade for 450 dollars. J C Hamilton and wife to Ella Still at Sugar Grove. Erastus Barnes estate to Trustees of W C T U at Sheffield for 30 dollars. Wesley Chambers estate to Fred N Chambers at Glade for 1 dollar. Fred N Chambers to Cordelia Chambers for 1 dollar. Ellen Cady Ayer et al to Robert Burch at Columbus for 1509 dollars. D L Ball and wife to Mary L Lasher at Conenango for 1150 dollars. A J Hazeltine et al to John C Lawr ence at Glade for 250 dollars. Treas of Warren Co to H L Ford at Pittfield for 6 19. Wm M Holmes to Mary L McCoy at Pine Grove for 100 88 dollars. St John to J Hill and wife at Bear Lake for 1 dollar. W G Sampson and wife to E T Hillard at Triumph for 1 dollar. Sam L Mack and wife to James Devine at Warren for 1300 dollars.
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Claus Gustafson
George L. Smith
Glade
J.C. Hamilton
Ella Still
Sugar Grove
Val. Con
Erastus Barnes
Sheffield
Wesley Chambers
Fred N. Chambers
Cordelia Chambers
Ellen Cady Ayer Etal
Robert Burch
Columbus
Bear Lake
W. G. Sampson
E. T. Hilliard
Triumph
Sam’l L. Mack
James Devine
Warren
Narrow Gauge Railroads Fade From Northern Oil Fields
In the Northern oil fields narrow gauge lines are being removed as oil boom era ends. Graded rights of way remain amid brush and decaying stations. most trestles and bridges have been dismantled. Only two short spurs still operate: Central New York & Western’s 18 mile line from Bolivar to Olean and Bradford Bordell & Kinzua’s 28 mile climb between Bradford and Smethrt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central New York & Western
Bolivar
Olean
Bradford, Bordell & Kinzua
Bradford
Smethrt
Buffalo Xpress
Full Line of Spring Suitings and Overcoatings
Jacob Keller offers a complete assortment of spring suitings and overcoatings plus black and blue serges sold by the yard. The spring 98 fashion plate has arrived. Second and Liberty Streets, Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second
Liberty Sts
Warren
Undertaker Advertises Longstanding Warren County Services
T. W. McNETT promotes thirty years in business and twelve years as a funeral specialist with a lady assistant available for all cases. The firm offers the largest line of undertaker goods in Warren, two first class funeral cars including a white child’s car, six funeral coaches, and round the clock night calls from 110 Short Street with office at 303 Second Street. Prices claimed as low as any Warren county house and underselling avoided.
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Warren
Warren County
Second Street
Short Street
Wall Paper Stock Advise by W C Rowland and Sons
Warr en merchants W C Rowland and Sons advertise the largest and most complete stock of wall paper in Warren with new news constantly added in the Exchange block location. Before purchasing readers are urged to examine the stock for latest styles colors and designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Laxa Tea Promoted as Digestive Cleanser and Constipation Aid
Advertises Laxa Tea as a system cleanser and cure for constipation and sick headache. Claims to aid digestion and be pleasant to take with no gripe. Sold and guaranteed by druggists in 10 and 25 cent packages.
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Announces Services at Local Establishments
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House under manager E. W. Sealy. They lift, clean, and relay carpets with a satisfaction guarantee and accept orders at multiple nearby commerce points including A. A. Davis & Co. 308 Second Street and Warren Steam Laundry on Penna. Ave.
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Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Water Street
Kilmer's Swamp Root Offered Free Sample Bottles
An article promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the product has broad physician and hospital endorsement and offers free sample bottles and pamphlets by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York. Regular sizes are available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & C
Binghamton
N. Y
Keller the Tailor Seeks Custom and Winter Prep
In a busy ad segment Keller the Tailor promotes neat wedding invitations and calling cards at low prices. The notice invites customers to inspect late suitings and overcoats as winter approaches. FEHLMAN Bros and JacosB JacosB advertise glassware and white cloud flour for bread with competitive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Keller
Fehlman Bros
Warren's Corn Cure Marketing Teaser
An old advertisement touts Warren's Corn Cure as effective with a 15 cent bottle price. It urges readers to buy at druggists and to prepare for a visit to a store featuring china and decorated ware at Feldman Brother's.
Ladies Aid meetings and county news from Corydon
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. A. M. Turney’s home with large attendance. Various local items noted including Rev. E. H. Jones visiting Ashville, Miss Florence Aiken on vacation, and election results with James Kennedy, Geo Odell elected school directors and others as supervisors. An institute for teachers, a Good Templars event, and road supervisor contest are mentioned along with river flood effects on a ferry cable and local store adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Archer
Camilla
Sugar Run
Kinzua
Hill
Teeter
Amelia Schuler
N. Clarendon
Georgie Woodbeck
Williams
Hunter’s Mill
James Daniels
Bina West
Supreme Record Keeper
Nellie Lounsbury
Mead
Marjoria
Buffalo
James Kennedy
Geo. Odell
C.C. Flatt
Charley Morrison
Eugene Crooks
Fes
Good Templars
M. E. Church
P. Coleman & Co
Penna
Squire Shannon
Shannon
Local notes from town events and visits
Mr and Mrs M V Irvine returned from Blackville and other places. Miss Eunice Wright visits Youngsville. Sewing society met at Mrs K J Wright. Reading Circle discussed Longfellow. Next meeting at Mrs C L Wright. Miss Olive Wright to Sugar Grove. Misses Wynn and Bull visited Miss Sears. Mrs C K Haupin and Frank Price receive medical care from Dr McRee. Mr Daniel Gross visited from the new hospital. W R Rhodes to move back to Columbus. K C T M held a dance. Roxana Damon ill with scarlet fever. Cornet band concert eyed. Election passed quietly amid tax complaint. Trader rumored to leave for Klondike. Mrs Alvina Fuller visiting. Feb 15 Mrs Byron Eldred’s brother Will Allan seriously ill in Duluth. Mrs Nancy DeJean Conroe’s remains brought for burial. Election today. Supervisors fault-finding over taxes. August Johnson loses cow.
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Fes
M. V. Irvine
Blackville
Eunice Wright
Youngsville
Sewing Society
K. J. Wright
Longfellow
Reading Circle
C. L. Wright
Olive Wright
Sugar Grove
Carrie Cummings
Mary
W. R. Rhodes
Corry
Columbus
Roxana Damon
Klondike
Alvina Fuller
Meadville
Byron Eldred
Will Allan
Duluth
Minn
Will
Nancy DeJean Conroe
Tryonville
August Johnson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and promotes constitutional treatment lasting through all stages. Proponents guarantee one hundred dollars for any failure and invite readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dts
Hall’f Amily & Pills
South American Nervine Promises Quick Cures
You can gain do this by using South American Nervine. It can cure ene case of weak stomach in the world. It always cures, never fails. It knows no failure. It will gladden your heart and put sunshine into your life. It is a most surprising cure. A weak stomach and broken nerves will you down to death. South American Nervine will help you immediately. No failures, always cures, never disappoints. Love y to take. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, ruggists, Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner, Ruggists, Warren
Warren’s Corn Cure and Diuretic Sale Notice
Easy to use corn cure offered at druggists for 15 cents a bottle. Diuretic by Dr E Detchon stops nocturnal incontinence both for children and adults priced at 1. Sold by Noyes drug store Warren Pa. One quart white china pitcher 19 cents. FehMAN Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
Fehlman Bros
Bargain Dress Goods and Linens Sale Promises Low Prices
Entire line of new dress goods silks notions linens white goods advertised as the best bargains and lowest prices. Includes standard calico 4c, dress calicoes 3c to 6c, and unbleached muslin at 3c in a mass sale.
Blair and Shaw wed in Warren February 1898
In Warren on Wednesday February 16 1898 Rev Mr Carmony united C D Blair and Maude Shaw both of No Clarendon Pa in marriage.
Obituaries from Warren area list Hamm Gross and Mason deaths
In Warren on Feb 10 1898 Mrs Barbara Hamm 67 died of neuralgia at the heart after four days illness She was Alsatian born widow of Peter Hamm and mother of Mrs W P Obrien C E and J A Hamm Funeral from her home Monday Rev J B Kanaga officiating J Nicholas Gross 82 9 months died at home Feb 10 1898 Buried in Yankeebush cemetery last Friday William F Mason 60 died Feb 15 1898 Remains arrived in Warren Thursday He was son in law of A C Lacy and leaves a wife and a son Funeral Friday at 2 30 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Wheeler
Bradford
Erie Road
New York
Buffalo
Hornellsville
George B. Ensworth
Warren
B. Nutting
West Second Street
Ensworth
McKean County
Kane Republican
Occidental Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Thompson
Kushequa
Mike O’hern
Chicago
Pitt
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Grace M. E. Church
J. P. Burns
S. H. Briggs
F. Knopf
C. G
J. A. Hamm
J. B Kanaga
Gross
D. Gross
J. Nicholas Gross
Germany
Yankeebush
Mason
Sunbury
Wm. F. Mason
A. C. Lacy
Market Report New York Money Market Summary
New York dated February 15 reports money on call at 14 to 14 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted 3 to 4 percent. Sterling exchange shows actual bankers' bills at 4.8544 to 4.8534 for demand and 4.83 for 60 days. Posted rates 4 84 and 8 634. Commercial bills at 14.8234. Bar silver at 57 74. Mexican dollars 45 4c. Silver certificates at 56 14 56 34c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New York Produce Market Prices Report
A historical market listing details wide ranges for flour, rye, cornmeal, barley, wheat, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, cream, eggs and related commodities. Prices shown for flour patents, Minnesota patents, rye flour, buckwheat, corn, oats, hay, pork types, dairy products and egg pricing across New York and regional futures, with spot and f. o. b. afloat figures and June style option quotes.
Grain Prices and Flour Quotes From Buffalo Market
Buffalo market report lists winter wheat prices for No 1 hard and No 1 northern at 1.075 and 1.06 5 respectively with No 2 red at gc. Corn prices include No 2 yellow at 8 and No 8 yellow at 4c. Oats No 2 white at 130, No 8 mixed at 28c. Rye No 2 at unknown, flour spring best patent at 550.95.75 per ? with low grades at 32.50 3.75 and various bakery goods prices including ye yo beat family at 5.00 5.25 graham 4.75 5 creamery 20-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mills
Winter
Winter Straits
Minnesota
New York
Brandywine
Buffalo
Western
Milwaukee
Boye c. i. F
Duluth
Manitoba
Tuly
White State
Er—Western Creamery
Do Factory
Elgins
State
Pennsylvania
Southern
Ye Yo Beat Family
Graham
Creamery
Mae
Blackboards Should Go Anxious Mother Urges Change
A Rochester Post Express letter argues blackboards harm pupils eye health. The writer cites near sighted children and permanent strain from deciphering chalk on boards. She calls for alternative teaching methods and even slate use to protect eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Post. Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Bob” Bardette
Hunter & Son
Beaty
Ery
Fork Armenia
Armenian Fund
Hazeltine
Warren Savings Bank
A. R. Taylor
Episcopal Church
W. V. X. T. T. Cooking Club
Mai
OTL
Tiona
McAlpin
Kane
Ornerry
F A Cogswell
J N Craft
H M Beshlin
A A Riva
S. G. Ward
O W Randall
W H Copeland
John Knupp
C W Sersall
Frank Witz
Fifth Ward
W L Wikoff
M Beshlin
N O Lund
E R Lesser
W E Shawkey
J B Offerle
J M Davidson
G H Humphrey
H R Winger
A Witz
A P Sonne
S Frantz
J. N. Craft R
H. M. Beshlin D
A. A. Riwa D
Esanane
Cagewell
Fehlman
T. W. McNett
Jacosb Keller
China
Fehlman Bro’s
Irvington
Wrightsville
Spring Creek
O.h.hunter & Son
Warrehn
Market Report
C. Smith & Son
Lawar
Java
Rio
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Japan
Anderson& Salyer
Clothiers and
And
Capes
Water St
Cresco
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
Mee
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackso
O. W
L. B. Wood
Tilas Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
C. Sigel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jacksonville
Philadelphia
Pullman Palace
Pullman
New York, Inc
Canandaia
Wilkesbarre
Proseriishate Perem Gers
Petor
Broome En York
W. Boyd
Broad Street
LeGat Buanxs
Erie Railroad
United States
Canada
Mexico
Erie
Pacific Coast
F. H. Garfield
Agt
Catton Kellar
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