The Warren Mail notices and local society updates
Community items list society meetings in Warren including the Literary and Musical Society at the Baptist Church and a Ladies Missionary supper for Christian work. They note fire department organizing, county tax appeals, local theater chatter, a potential play coming to Warren, a co operative store forming in Glade, and a lamp oil fraud warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary and Musical Society of the Baptist Church
Warren Tfotel
Winthrop
Madison Square Theatre
N. Y
Warren
Warren Fire Department
Allegheny
Conewango
Bradford Star
Personal notes from Warren area social column
Personal notes and updates from Warren and surrounding towns list visits, health, resignations, marriages, relocations, and local appointments. Carrie Bemis visits Campbell's NY. Dr Stranahan returns from Arkansas hot springs improved. Mrs Lacy sprained ankle. Rev Baldwin to preach. Mrs Cogswell improving but bed-bound. FE Sawyer in Warren. Rev Allen resigning for Colorado climate. David Brann marries Alice Fink in St Petersburg. Lt Conneely appointed rifle inspector. E F Crane settles in Dunkirk. W W Smith named Brigadier General in California. H R Bartlett to Helena MT. Henry to become brigadier candidate with Warren anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bemis
Campbell’s
N. Y
Maria Schermerhorn
Stranahan
Arkansas Hot Springs
I. G. Lacy
Mr. Baldwin
Bradford
Baptist Church
H. Cogswell
FE. M. Sawyer
Dundee
Warren
Adnah Sawyer
Allen
Warren Presbyterian Church
Colorado
David J. Brann
St. Petersburg
Alice Fink
Dave
Chicago
O. x
Thomas J. Conneely
16Th Regiment
Col. Wiley
Tom
E. F. Crane
Dunkirk
W. W Smith
Riverside
Cal
Stoneman
Smith
H. R. Bartlett
Helena
Montana
Henry
Local Classified Notices and Offers
A jumble of items lists a milch cow for sale in Warren Pa with contact box 157, a horse sleigh and two spring wagons for auction, teaching circulars from J A Cooper at Edinboro Pa, Dr Day Stomach and Nerve Tonic touted as a sleep aid, furniture styles and low prices across from the Postoffice by N Greenland, imported cigars at L G Noyes drug store, and McNett & Co advertising a large line of chamber suites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cooper
Edinboro
N. Greenland
L. G. Noyes
Glade forms group to rebuild Third Street foot-bridge
An organization in Glade formed last week to rebuild the Third street wire foot-bridge. About 630 dollars are pledged and work started. Mr Beaty, a leading taxpayer, suggests a single free Second street bridge would suffice, urging harmony and no interference with current foot-bridge rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
Third Street
Beaty
Tlis
Second Street
Local Furnishings and Goods Advertised in Warren County
P Greenlund's near TM Episcopal Church promotes fine chamber suits and patent rockers and easy chairs. Wells' Tooth Paste is featured by L. G. Novis, Druggist. McNett & Co. showcases brackets, fancy tables and fine cabinet ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Greenlund’s
Episcopal Church
L. G. Novis
McNett & Co
Warren County
P Greenland’s
McNarr & Co Promotes Easy Chair and Dining Room Lett
An advertisement urges customers to visit McNarr & Co to choose an Easy Chair or a Dining Room Lett, highlighting their furniture selection and shop appeal.
Stylish Clothing by Jacob Keller Tailor on Second Street
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a large stock of Spring Suitings Overcoatings Pantaloons imported and domestic. He offers latest fall and winter styles with a pledge of satisfaction. Up stairs Second Street near Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Borough Elections Spare Ledger of Local Party Fights
The press notes the borough race with Democrats nominating a broad slate headed by Geo P Orr for mayor and several council and school posts, while a People's Caucus counters with rival tickets. Voters face decisions on a costly bank lock-up project, bridges, streets and sewers as they choose capable, fiscally prudent leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Orr
A. Meehan
C. Arnold
S. TH. Davis
W. A. Rankin
Mike Silk
S. E. Walker
John Heible
Lewis Werle
Geo
People’s Caucus
Burgess
S. W. Waters
Council
J.C. Seichrist
Albert G. Hertzel
S. M. Cogswell
Benj. Nesmith
W. M. Lindsey
Charles Groh
J. H. Graham
Joseph Walkerman
James O. Parmlee
Frank Osborne
Torpedo patent extension faces likely defeat in Congress
Washington on February 15 reports no quorum in the patents committee, delaying the Roberts torpedo patent extension. Opponents including most Pennsylvania Congressmen and Col. Watson in this district push to block renewal, sending telegrams to supporters as the issue stalls for a week and possibly ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Col. Watson
Washingeton
Committee On
L. F. Watson
Fabrication Claims On Warren Bridge Project Debunked
A letter labeled Eps. Mait.-We wish to say that the charge in the Warren Mirror and other Sunday papers about the wire foot bridge is mainly a fabrication from beginning to end. Mr. Beaty did not order the men off his land when the work started and the work was not stopped by the Superintendent. The work continues and the foot bridge will be completed in due time if meddlers like M. mind their own business. Signed FE. L. Coates, See'y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mirror
Beaty
L. Rowtey
L. Coates
McNett & Co Opens Largest Lounge Variety in Warren County
Johnson and Siegfried advertise teeth care products including Yes Tooth Powder and Da sies new TEABER RY dentifrice. The notice invites readers to inspect “25 and Fae” at local drug stores for fresh breath and dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNett & Co
Warren County
Johnson & Siegfreid
Railroads expand service and paper rails teased
Trains on the Tionesta Valley Railroad run daily linking Sheffield Marienville and Foxburg. Papers discuss paper rails claiming greater durability for one third less cost, plus a Harrisburg charter merging several lines into Buffalo New York and Philadelphia railway with capital of 20 350 000 and J W Jones as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tionesta Valley
R. R
Sheffield
Marienville
Foxburg
Harrisburg
Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railway
Olean & Salamanca
Oil City & Chicago
Buffalo Pittsburg & Western Railways
Buffalo
New York
List of Jurors Drawn for March Term of Court 1883
The March term jury list for the court opening Monday March 5 1883 includes grand jurors led by J W Chipman foreman with names from Sugar Grove Freehold Sheffield Eldred Conewango Columbus Warren Corydon and others. Traverse jurors cover Pittsfield Pine Grove Farmington Conewango Deerfield Youngsville and surrounding townships with numerous selections including Mead Mead Mott Morrison and Triumph among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipman
J. W
Foreman
Brokenstraw
Aiken
Theo
Sugar Grove
Brooks
John
Cotton
J. P
Freehold
Doyle
Albert
Sheffield
Eldrikan
Samuel
Eldred
Frantz
Fred
Conewango
Fox
Charles
Columbus
Green
N. H
Youngsville
Huntington
H. C
Clarendon
Jackson
J. M
Kirberger
Warren
Kennedy
Traverse
Anderson
D. O
Pittsfield
Briggs
Joseph
Pine Grove
Jallard
Farmington
Sabcock
Aes
Brown
James
Bates
Byron
Spring Creek
Bush
Bills
Limestone
Babcock
Chandler
Chevalier
Frank
Conklin
Deerfield
Davis
Morgan
Evans
Ss. H
Tidioute
Hinkley
Howard
A. J
Haupin
P. A
Hill
Robert
Mead
Lasher
Oliver
Mc Williams
A. 2d
Glade
Manderville
G. D
Mudge
Morrison
Kinzua
Mann
Mott
Henry
Niver
Neill
William
South West
Perry
J. A
Rhodes
W. R
Royce
E. S
Ruhlman
Rogers
Alson
Seigle
Sampson, W. G
Triumph
Smith, M. J
Thompson, J.D
Death of S M Newton Dunkirk Engineer and Rail Advocate
S M Newton of Dunkirk died last Saturday February 10 at about 55 years. Educated at Jamestown and Fredonia he excelled in mathematics and served as civil engineer on the New York and Erie line, Iron Mountain near St Louis and a Canadian railroad. He was Chief Engineer for the Dunkirk and Warren road during its construction and died of pneumonia after four days illness. He was well liked for his many good qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Newton
Dunkirk
Newton
Jamestown
Fredonia
N. Y. & Erie
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Canada
Dunkirk & Warren Road
Night lamps harm health and eyes in quiet homes
The piece argues that keeping lamps burning all night is harmful despite sickness in a family. Kerosene gas is poisonous, closed windows waste oxygen, and dim flames consume more oxygen than two adults. It urges having a ready lamp for emergencies and preserving darkness for eye and brain rest.
Methodists to Build $40,000 Jamestown Church Next Spring
Western New York towns plan Dakota colonization this spring. Jamestown post office operates 1,250 call boxes and 600 lock boxes. Parker City bank pays 12 cents on the dollar. Corry residents discuss repudiating bonds. lumber shipments to the Allegheny River reach over 1.5 million feet. flood closures affect J. & C. Hall and Hall & Eddy sawmills in Louisville reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists
Jamestown
N. Y
New York
Parker City Bank
Jesse Oliver
Corry
Samuel Scudder
Randolph
Allegheny River
Onoville
House of Representatives
Tom Young
Thomas
Pittsburg Dispatch
Louisville
J. & C. Hall’s
Hall & Eddy
Chapin Hall Estate
A. M. Kent
J. & C. Hall
Warren, Penna., Capitalists
Jamestown Journal
Pennsylvania Paragraphs Across Curious Local Notes
The next State fair will be held in Philadelphia. A Sunbury man recently married his son's wife's daughter. There are 28 lawyers in the Senate at Harrisburg and 38 in the House. Barnum's circus in Warren featured a tattooed man and a bearded lady who were married in Philadelphia with many curiosities attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sunbury
Senate
Harrisburg
Warren
Adulterated Food Woes Rise in New York
New York investigates adulteration across food products under the State Board of Health. Findings show tea and butter often adulterated, creamery milk misrepresented, lard and spices suspect, and coffee and syrups contaminated. Oleomargarine production soars, prompting calls for home milk production and temperance, with broad public health warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Board of Health
N. Y
New York City
Parlor Suits and Goods Advertised at P. Greenland’s
An advertisement invites readers to visit P. Greenland’s for fine parlor suits near the Episcopal Church. It also promotes stationery and toilet goods priced at five cents, noting items are not ES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Greenland’s
Episcopal Church
What It Is For Cures Indigestion And Liver Ailments
An old advertisement touts ZOPESA as a cure for indigestion constipation and sick headache with claims of improved mood appetite and organ strength. It asserts liver and bilious troubles as its focus and notes general health benefits. Also mentions Coal Oil Johnny Steel of Petrolia and his son-in-law related details. A prairie dog skin usage invention is described by a Yankee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Holiday Furniture Sale at McNett & Co Warren Pa
Cheap cash sale of furniture by McNett & Co at the next Episcopal Church location in Warren Pennsylvania. Parlor suits and upholstered china in stock for holiday gifts. call early to select presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Greenland
Next Episcopal Church
Warren
McNett & Co
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office 1883
In Warren Pennsylvania on February 17 1883 the Warren post office lists unclaimed letters. Names include Allen Free James A Pitcher Augusta Rogers Mrs Ettle Ek Anderson August Rising John Bretschneider Max Smith Mrs Amanda Churchill Fred Shatter Joseph Davis and others. Call for letters within thirty days or they go to the Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Allen & Free
Pitcher
James A
Augusta Rogers
Ettle Ek. Anderson
August Rising
John Bretschneider
Max Smith
Amanda Churchill
Fred Shatter
Joseph Davis
D.C. Shirley
Hannah Cave
Philopere Liefeeth
John Gunason
John Thomson
Margie M. Johnson
James Trace
H. D. Krantz
Gust White
D. H. Kvrecht
Melechion Wooley
Hattie
Kribler
Michael Wright
Es Peterson
Chariot O. Wagner
Wm. Porter
William Wheeler
M. J
Advertisements and shipping notes from a 19th century paper
The column notes no wheat or immigrant shipments from New York last year on American ships. McNett & Co. offer twelve styles of Chamber Suits in walnut and ash. Greenland has a large new furniture stock bought for cash and to be sold cheap before the holidays. MecNerr & Co. advertises fine Parlor Suites and Upholstered Chairs next to the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
McNett & Co
MecNerr & Co
Exchange Book
Waterstreet
Warren, Pa
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer Promises Hair Restoration
A catalog style notice claims Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer cleans scalp, stops dandruff, restores gray hair to natural color, and stimulates new growth without affecting health. It asserts rapid color restoration to glossy brown and advises asking a druggist. Smith Kline & Co. and Hall & Ruckel are listed as wholesale agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Kline & CO
Sees
Hall & Ruckel
Newark
County correspondence notes local transit and society
A crowded Literary meeting signals strong public interest. The B and P rail line operates daily to Gilson's, with boat transfers at the creek. bridge work and a regular wild pigeon service are planned. Mrs Horton improves after illness. the Dart and Roberts firm dissolves. Mr Roberts and clerk Mr Cleveland continue business. February 17, 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilson’s
George Horton
Dart & Roberts
Roberts
Cleveland
Irvington notes of flood relief and local visits
Mrs Gillespie improves after illness. Rick Donovan loses 500 dollars from flood with three hogs drowned. School run by Mr Douthett of Ravenna Ohio. Mrs Fay visits Corry two weeks then to daughter Mrs Van Dresser. Railroad men enjoyed flood relief with hill sleds as Presiding Elder McIntyre fills the pulpit. Mrs Shean and Peter Hase listed as sick. Jerry Corcoran sick all winter but now able to ride his train. Feb 12 1883 ABC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Wm.Shean
Peter Hase
Jerry Corcoran
Turnpike
Thos. N. Green
James McIntosh
Francis Smith
C. Middleton
Estella Noyes
Tiona
D. A. Arird
Youngsville School
New York State
Arird
Burroughs
Beecher
Donald Stuart
C. P. Harris
Wm. Jones
Emma Rice
Miss Dennison
McDonald’s Hall
America
J. Wiggins
Spring Creek community notes and floods of 1883
Local notes from Spring Creek and Kinzua detail Reverend Potter’s meetings, a new flood affecting bridges and dams, and many residents recovering from illness. Schools show strong attendance, and the Union schoolhouse debate continues amid opposition tied to contracts. A traveling agent Bowen scams horse owners, while the local institute prepares lectures with educators Campbell and Arird promising a worthwhile program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. James
Kane
B. G. Riggs
Kennedy
Bowen
Bradford
Messner and Gemmill Wedding in Warren
Marriages listed include Theodore Messner to Rose Gemmill in Warren on February 15 1883 at the bride’s parents home. Additional notices record John F Nichols to Olena H Nichols in Busti on February 7 1883, Wilson Durham to Jennie Ross in Warren on February 15 1883, William Devore to Ellen Turner in Deerfield on February 15 1883, and Wm S Carnahan to Bessie A Blocher in Tidioute on February 13 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. S. Carnahan
Bessie A. Blocher
Tidioute
Postmaster Long Ailing Yet Expects Quick Recovery
The item notes Postmaster Long is confined to his house with sickness but expects to be out soon. A medical post mortem on W. Greenlee of Sutton Hill by Dr. Acomb found the heart greatly enlarged nearly three pounds, seven times average, with ossification beginnings and displaced lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster Long
W. Greenlee
Sutton Hill
Acomb
L. M. Gilleland
Whitley Greenlee
John Lynch
Trunkeyville
Dr. Acomb
Mary Baldwin
Akron
P. W. Ryan
Tidioute
Rochester
Hadley
Empire Hotel
N. N Hanchett
J. K. Corl
Babylon Hill
Corl
Wm. Martin
Chas. Amstrand
Wm. Bucklin
W. W. Hague
Clarke’s
Mr. C
Cummings
Local notes on health and visits in the community
Miss Lydia Howhart improves after illness while Mrs. C A Siggins spends winter at her father's John Jones. Mrs G H Somers of Irvington visits friends on the hill. A W Arnold recovers from lumber woods injury. Schools progress with Roscoe Ransom at Mead and Frane Powa Vy 1ICOX guiding Dalrymple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Howhart
C. A. Siggins
John Jones
G. H. Somers
Irvington
A. W. Arnold
Mead School
Roscoe Ransom
Youngsville
Dalrymple School
Frane Powa
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Saint Valentine
Anchor Oil Co
London
Anchor Oil Company
Cooper Tract
Forest County
Pittsburg
P. J. Trushel
J. M. Davidson
E. T. Hazeltine
J. A. Eichenburg
Wm. Kitchen
J. W. Lytle
Warrep
Mart
Railroad Record
C. Allen
P. M
ABC
John D. Potter
Massachusetts
West Spring Creek
George Stearns
F. E. Bates
Boss
Lizzie Hawkey
B. F. Weaver
Ira
Watson Siding
Rose Shuler
Linda Meely
George
W. B
Petrolia
Thomas Baily
C. Heart
Main Street
John Bray
Jor
Geo. Ball & Co
George Ball
Front Street
M. Shear & Brother’s
Prn If Actos
Dolmans
Yankeebush
J. E.S
Schellhammer & Lesser
Water St
Warren Savings Bank
Iadia
Invincible
Royal Square
M. Shear & Brother
Parmlee & Henry, Warren, Penn’a
Efront
Nelson
Greenland
Georges
N. Greenlund
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Thorpe
Annie
J. T. Thorpe
Abbot
Ernest
Rose Abbott
Spencer
Burt
W. W. Spencer
Uhl
Conenango
Michael Uhl
Mr. Uhl
Baden
Germany
Court of Common Pleas
Corydon Township
John Williams
Pres’t
Jos. Brown
Sec’y. Corydon
Ams
Warren High School
W.M. Simpsey
A. B. Miteer
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