Winter Time Table for Philadelphia & Erie Rail Road
The notice outlines the 1876 winter schedule with westward and eastward Erie Mail and connections. It lists departure times from Philadelphia, Warren, Kane, Corry, and other stops, with Erie arrival and Philadelphia timing. A note states Erie time is 20 minutes behind Philadelphia time, effective December 14, 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia & Erie
Erie Mail
Philadelphia
Corry
Annes AU
Erie
Warren
Kane
Banked fragment sketching railway times and places
Fragmentary OCR notes list November 13 1876 timetable items Eastward Train PM AM Buffalo Creek Limestone River Tree and Buffalo references. Includes scattered numbers and vague place names.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Creek
Atlantic and Great Western Trains Timetable 1876
Adopted December 10 1876 the timetable lists Trains Eastward No 6 with morning and afternoon times and No 3 with late night to early morning runs detailing departures and arrivals between multiple stations along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Town Officials List For Burgess-W Pickett
Town oversight roles named include Burgess W Pickett and council members W C Rowland E G Wood M B Dunham James Clark Jr Andrew Hertzel George H Ames G L Friday P J Falconer M Spaulding. Clerk R P King Assessor J P Marston. Directors Nesmith King Stone Wells Kenry Ensworth. Justice of the Peace Hodges James. Constable Ward Notaries Ball Noyes Brown Hoffman Nesmith. Auditors Parmlee Hazeltine Hodges.
Local District and County Officials Listed
District and county officers announced include Congressman A. G. Egbert Franklin Pa State Senator C W Stone Warren Pa Assemblyman WM Lindsey Warren Pa ban Judge Lansing D Wetmore Warren Pa Associate Judges W B Acocks Pittsfield Pa W W Connely Deerfield Pa Sheriff Henry Brace Warren Pa Prothonotary Starling W Waters Warren Pa Register Recorder W J Alexander Warren Pa Treasurer Robt E Miller Warren Pa County Commissioners M Dunham Enterprise ER Wheelock Sugar Grove Jd B Jennings Tidioute Pa Coroner Sterling Green Kinzua Pa District Attorney Wm Schnur Warren Pa Co Auditors E A Spencer Columbus T Barnes Sheffield G C James Warren Pa County Superintendent Nick Thompson Sugar Grove Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Egbert
Franklin
C. W. Stone
Warren
W.M. Lindsey
Lansing D. Wetmore
W. B. Acocks
Pittsfield
W. W. Connely
Deerfield
Henry Brace
Starling W. Waters
A. Register & Recorder
W. J. Alexander
Rob't E. Miller
M. Dunham
Enterprise
E.R. Wheelock
Sugar Grove
Jd. B. Jennings
Tidioute
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Wm. Schnur
E. A. Spencer
Columbus
T. Barnes
Sheffield
G. C. James
N.ick. Thompson
Church Service Schedule Amid Diverse Faiths Listed
The bulletin lists multiple denominations with their pastors and weekly service times. Presbyterian Rev Rankin leads 7 PM services with Sabbath School at 12 50. Episcopalian Rev Getz offers 7 PM and 12 30 PM Sabbath School. Methodist Rev Warren conducts 7 PM and 9 AM Sabbath School. Evangelical Rev Rearick has 10 30 AM and 7 PM services with 9 30 AM Sabbath School. Lutheran Rev Lampe preaches 11 AM and 7 PM, with 9 30 AM Sabbath School. Scandinavian Rev Mellander holds first and third Sundays at 10 30 AM and 7 PM. Carhon ic Rev De La Roque assisted by Rev Mullen hold Sunday masses at 8 30 and 10 30 AM with 4 PM Vespers.
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Presbyterian
W. A. Rankin
Llla Mand
Episcopan
H.S. Getz
Lla
A. Rearick
F. C. H. Lampe
J. Mellander
CarHonic
Father de la Roque
Father Mullen
Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Schedule Listings
Local fraternal orders publish their regular meeting times. Laban Lodge No 52 meets every other Monday in S Burgess block under VerMoree as Dictator with Merrill as Reporter. North Star Lodge No 241 meets Wednesdays on or before full moon. Noyes as W M and Cornelius as Sec. Occidental H R A Chapter No 235 holds regular communications on the second Monday monthly. Keelor as HP and Spencer as Sec. Conewango Lodge No 250 meets Mondays in Johnson's Exchange with Taylor as W C and Pollock as Sec. Warren Lodge No 339 meets Tuesdays in Allen Block with Davrpson as N G and Grindley as Sec. Kossuth Encampment No 98 I O O F meets second and fourth Thursdays in Johnson's Exchange. Ogalala Tribe No 1 I O R M meets Fridays in Burgess block. Dunn as Sachem and Waters as C of It.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Davrpson
Interest Allowed on Deposits
Deposits bear interest and are payable only to the person depositing. A general banking business is transacted.
Bank Directors List for L. F. Watson Ledger
L. F. Watson and B. Nesmith preside with A. J. Hazeltine as cashier. Directors include D. H. Hunter P. Falconer E. G. Wood M. B. Dunham B. Nesmith James Clark Jr and Albert eters. 19ap1701.
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L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
D. H. Hunter
P. Falconer
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
James Clark, Jr
Albert Eters
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers Merchant Tailor
Local Warren advertisement for Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers from a merchant tailor shop above Hazeltine and Davis' Drugs store in Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
Hazeltine & Davis’ Drugs Store
Warren, PA
Return of Tom and a Baby at the Farm
A letter reveals Tom returns with his wife, the farm family reconciles after years of separation, and the message includes news of a grandchild. The tale shifts to a comic domestic scene as Mr. Mann chases misplaced shirts and buttons, while his wife eludes him aboard a departing train.
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Warren
Mr. Buseker
Guy C. Irvine
Grandpa
Sheba
Arime
R. L. Cary, Jr
A pair of Manns chase a departing train over delays
Mr and Mrs Mann hurry to catch a train to Aurora but quarrel over readiness and preparation. He blames her for delays while she calmly insists on fairness and self-initiative as they race to prepare for the 10:30 departure.
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Mr. Mann
Mrs. Mann
Webb
Hell Gate
Algernon
Eleanor
Eleanor Mann
Burlington Hawkeye
Sagetown
Europe
Manns
Aurora
Mann
Mrs Belknap and the changing fashions of Washington society
Mary Clemmer recounts a social shift in Washington where Mrs Belknap, once central for her beauty and fashion, fades from prominence as new figures rise. The focus moves from Mrs Belknap at the Arlington to the Tafts and the Williamses, with attention shifting to the daughter of the Secretary of War and the Attorney General’s wife as the current fashion icons.
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Belknap
Scrip
Ebbitt House
Williams
Sultana
Attorney General
Duel report stirs mixed comments from diverse observers
Accounts of a Bennett May duel trigger varied reactions from observers including Wuar Tury Sarp who jokes about fire-water and scaly, Ah Sing comparing American and Chinese reactions, Samboo calling it one of the oddest jobs, Pat claiming he would have preferred being present, and Hans calling it a high old kreigspeil.
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Sitting Bull
Samboo
Pat
van Side
Hans
Secret benefit societies show cheaper insurance with larger memberships
The article compares Knights of Honor, A O U W, and various Masonic and Odd Fellows relief groups, arguing larger nationwide memberships reduce death assessments. It cites costs per member, totals, and surplus funds, noting Knights of Honor and A O U W offer $2000 benefits with low annual dues, while smaller, state based funds have higher costs and surpluses. It also includes ruminations on honesty, religion, and Jewish demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor
Southern Tier Masonic Relief Association
Western Masonic Relief Association of
Rochester
Masonic Relief Association of
Buffalo
Lake Shore Relief Association of
Erie
Western Pennsylvania Masonic Relief Association of
Titusville
Odd Fellows Relief Associations
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Elmira Masonic Relief Association
Odd Fellows Mutual Association of
Indianapolis
Masons
Odd Fellows
Elmira
Odd Fellows Beneficial Association
Columbus
Montrose Odd Fellows Insurance Company
A.O.U. W
Elmira Masonic Relief
Inquiry into authority over published Louisiana testimony
A copy of the Louisiana testimony compilation printed without committee authority was produced by Judge Lawrence before the Electoral Commission. Knott Sparks and Marsh admitted the publication was improper while Field claimed ignorance of House rules. A secret session followed and a public investigation was anticipated as likely and highly interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WashineTon
Louisiana
Electoral Commission
Lawrence
Knott
Sparks
David Dudley Field
Messrs. Knott
Marsh
Mr. Field
Young Alexis of Russia Refuses to Leave Wrecked Ship
While visiting in this country, the young grand duke Alexis, a midshipman, refused to abandon his sinking vessel off Denmark. The admiral ordered him to take a boat, but Alexis chose to stay, insisting duty kept him aboard. The admiral arrested him for disobedience and the emperor approved the action, blessing his son for his defiant stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis
Russia
Denmark
Grand Duke
Circular on scarlet fever prevention by Boston Board of Health
The Boston Board of Health issues precautions to curb scarlet fever spreading rapidly. Isolate the patient, limit household contact, keep the sick room warm sunny and clean, remove washable fabrics, and burn used cloths. Boiling clothing or airing and sunlight are advised for disinfection. walls dry rub, ceilings whiten, floors wash, and carbolic acid added to wash water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Board of Health
More Holidays Wanted in Anglo American View
The piece argues Americans are dull about merrymaking, preferring order and freedom over pagan pageantry. It notes Britons and Italians loosen social restraints, but American society resists lively public revelry. Some immigrants’ attempts at reviving foreign festivals fade as they adapt to American culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
India
Italy
Turkey
Gen Nye’s witty reply to irritable judge in southern trial
General Nye faced a dull peevish presiding judge in a Southern tier case. After Nye lengthy cross examination and repeated improper questions, the judge rebuked him. Nye replied with a grave yet twinkling remark confessing, You have got me this time, your Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Nye
Nye
Humorous Fragments and Vignettes From a Rural Almanac
A long compendium of comic quips and brief anecdotes featuring lovers, parents, printers, clergymen, and schoolchildren. Jests touch on fashion, religion, matrimony, bridges, Yankees, and daily life with light satire and regional flavor.
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Willis Cowan
Warren County
E.cowan & CO
E. Cowan
P. W. Murray
Merck & Co
James ,Cable
Alien’s Block
Eddy & Co
WM. D. Brown
Atfice
Suspension Bridge
William Schnur
Merek’s
Front St
J. W. Agrelius
Empire Shingle Mill
Youngsville
Kaprly
W. Humphrey
Pallaprtr
Co. F. Hoffman
Second Street
Warren Savings Bank
Wilbur & Miles
Morck’'s
W. W. Wilbur
M. Miles
D.I. Ball
Shafter
Wm. Messner
Carver House
J. H. Mitchell, & Co
Willis A. Mitchell
D. J. Hodges
Ofice Water Street
Messner & Trusher
Sextus Keller
Smith's
Johnson & Lindsey
Johnson’s Exchange
Warren Pa
P. Johnson
W. M. Lindsey
Dinsmoor
WM. V. Hazeltine
Liberty Street
Scofield & Hooker's
Junius R. Clark
Chas
H. Noyes
Clark & Noyes
Allen & Thompson
Central Block
G. W. Alls
C,. C. Thompson
Brown & Stone
First National Bank
H. EB. Brown
R. Brown
H. E. Brown
Johson’s Exchange
Johnson, White & Co
Robert Johnson
ER. M. Pierch
Ruhlman
Dr. von Moschzisker
von Moschzisker
Express
J. F. Wells & Co
Spencer & Ballymore
Ball & Levy
Merchant Tailors
Michigan Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Geo, Ball & Co’s
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Philadelphia & Erie R. &. Division
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
Grand Valley
Garland
Irvington
Russelburg
Fentonville
Frewsburg
Falconer’s
Fredonia
N.Y
O. C
A & G W Cross
Frewsburg Nes
D. Thayer
Tees
Jamestown
R. R
Stward
Abbott's Road
Hamburgh Recs
I Water Valley
Fden Valley
Iden Centre
North Collins
Sereoes Lawtons Hennes
Collins
Gowunda Sesees
Dayton
Clear Creek
Salaman
Union
Meadville
Greenville
Ravenna
Akron
Ashland
Mansfield
Chicago Galion
Marion
Springfield
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Palace
New York
Fort Wayne
Baltimore & Ohio
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Union and Corry
Niagara Falls
South
W. B.shattuc
Gen. Pass’r Agt
P. D. Cooper
Sweer Stringfield
Urbana
Galton
lLilam
Walter B. Kinsky
Chemetrics
Union School
Agall. Ec
Hilip Ryseker
P. Byseker
Local Directory
R. Dennison
Burgess’ Block
A. Dunn
C. A. Waters
Pas
Savings Bank
Tris
A. A. Hayes
M. D
Massachusetts
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
John K. Ronne
Tom
Mollie
Daisy
Religious
Murray
General Council
Moody
Jerusalem
North Africa
Judea
Spain
Great Britain
France
Switzerland
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Austria
Gallicia
Old Kingdom of Poland
Warsaw
Episcopal Methodists
United States
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church South
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Evangelical Association
United Brethren
Field
Sunbeams
George Washington
George
New York Journal
Fork County
New Jersey
Ichabod
Jerush
John
Johnny Bull
Connecticut River
James
Vermont
New Hampshire
Gig
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