Ballot and local notices on warm February day
The Warren Mail notes a varied page with poetry about a ballot and freedom, local events for February 23 at Library Hall, weather affecting sleighing and river ice, shop notices for C. R. Henry's grocery Geo Batu the Clothier and Geo Ball goods, a Swedish Methodist Church project, and various community updates including a borough election, Farmer's Club meeting, and notes on Dr. Stranahan’s sale of a horse and Lorenz Matt piano tuning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Washington
C. R. Henry’s
Geo. Batu
Rockwell
Mr. Henderson
K. of
Geo. Ball’s—union
Shakespeare Club
Ss. T. Neill
Lorenz Matt
C. P. Northrop
Lorenz Mart
D. V. Stranahan
David W. Beaty
Swedish Methodist Church
High Street
Poplar
Laurel Streets
Hunter & Jarvis
Farmer’s Club
Court House
Farmington
Farmer's Club
Davis Drug Store
W. A. Kinnear
Baltimore College of Pharmacy
Kinnear
Exchange Hotel
Bairstow
Personal network notes and travels across towns
Harry Isaacs travels to New York this week for new goods. Sheriff Love's ill brother is with him at Edenburg. Fred Hue and family moved into W. A. Hall's High street house. Mrs J A McIntosh left town last Wednesday for Tarport in McKean county. O H Hunter left for Beaver Falls, Pa., last Friday. his son Henry plans to join him in New York. Mrs Fred Morck and daughter visited Washington DC. Fred will go to Kentucky during their absence. Mr J H King, ill all winter, showed improvement and visited his daughter Mrs W J Mead in Youngsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Isaacs
New York
Sheriff Love
Edenburg
Fred Hue
W. A. Hall
High Street
J. A. McIntosh
Tarport
McKean County
O. H. Hunter
Beaver Falls
Henry
Fred Morck
Washington, D. C
Fred
Kentucky
J. H. King
W. J. Mead
Youngsville
Fes
Lou Ridelsperger
Perry Lindburg
George Noch
Seneca Bostwick
T. H. Strickland
J. Quinn
Francis Siffins
F. H. Higgins
H. E. Norris
Philadelphia
F. P. Hue
Warren
E. Schimmelfeng
D. H. White
Lena Hertzel
Chas. Schimmelfeng
Della Dunn
J. E. Wheeler
Lena Ridelsperger
Castile
N. Y
A. J. Armagast
North Clarendon
Marx Louer
Bass
Doerr
Po. M
Titusville
J. E. Houghnot
Columbus
Clara Marsh
Nellie Brownell
Lydia Marsh
Calvin Johnson
Blanche Jones
Jamestown
Ackley Station
Johnson
BE. W. Thompson
Lane
J. L. Thompson
Lander
A. A. Clark
Clark
Mott Brothers
Sherman Brown
Mix
Sugar Grove
Ackley
Levi Akeley
Wm. Lovelass
Military Appointment and Examinations Noted
By order of Col. Hulings of the 16th regiment N. G. P. Lieut. F. E. Windsor of Co. I Lieut. Austin of Co. A Capt. F. S. Merchant and Lieut. W. H. Hatter of Co. D and Lieut. McClellan of Co. E will report to the Brigade Board in Pittsburg Feb. 27 at 7 30 P.M. for examination E. V. Selden of Oil City has been appointed First Lieutenant and Quarter master of the 16th regiment vice Lieut. D. D. Grant resigned Several of the boys of Co. 1 expect to take in the dance of Co. C. of Bradford to morrow evening Col. Hulings and Lt. Col. Parmlee will also be present and will inspect Co.
Mackay the Comedian at Library Hall in Pop
Thursday evening next the genial actor Mackay appears at Library Hall in his reconstructed Pop musical farce with wit humor and witty songs. The company is praised by the press and the show features clever people bright comedians popular music and original tunes including Dont Say a Word Its a Secret and Dudes of the Old Regime. The engagement promises a great success with superb costumes and funny situations.
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Mr. Mackay
The Royal Arcanum Warren Council Organized
Warren Council of this order organized in the K of H hall last Tuesday evening by H E W Campbell of Boston assisted by members from Clarendon and North Warren Councils. Officers installed include Regent J M Siegfried Vice Regent Emile Amann Orator Willis Cowan Past Regent D A Swanson Secretary E E Allen Collector C H Smith Treasurer Jacob Keller Chaplain R K Simpson Guide L A Goodrich Warden C T Boberg Sentry A W Smith Trustees N K Wendlebee J K Ronne B W Ferguson. The order insures its members for 1500 or 3000 at small cost. Dr W M Baker is Medical Examiner. Warren Council meets again tonight at K of H hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Siegfried
Emile Amann
Willis Cowan
D. A. Swanson
E. E. Allen
C. H. Smith
Jacob Keller
J. K. Simpson
L. A. Goodrich
C. T. Boberg
A. W. Smith
N. K. Wendlebee
J. K. Ronne
8. W. Ferguson
Public Meeting On Knights of Labor Lecture
On Saturday evening February 2 the people of Warren and nearby towns will gather at Library Hall to hear Richard F Treverick of Detroit explain the Knights of Labor. Treverick, an ally of P Powderly, will present authentic statements and arguments clarifying the labor question. The lecture begins at 8 o clock and replaces the February 14 date.
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Warren
Library Hall
Knights of Labor
Richard F. Treverick
Detroit
Michigan
Trevelick
P. Powderly
Housing and business lots numbered at low rates
W C Rowamp offers corrected numbering for houses and places of business. Shop located over Ketterer’s store.
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W.C. Rowamp
Ketterer
Warren Borough Caucuses Nominate Local Tickets
The Republican caucus in the Allen block last Thursday named Burgess Robert MacKay and council members W. W. Winger A. J. Hazeltine and Nelson Moore for three year terms. Other offices include L. T. Bishop two years, school directors F. M. Knapp W. J. Alexander, constable John G. Brown, collector Jerome L. Cogswell, assessor H. S. Perry with assistants D. W. Brodhead and I. F. Cousins, judges East W. E. Rice O. W. Ranall, West H. J. Muse ng and W. S. Leffard, auditor H. J. Muse. The Democratic caucus Friday nominated Burgess W. A. Rankin, council William Lavery E. O'Donnell S. Kelier L. Werle, school directors R. P. King J. S. Siegfried, constable A. S. Dalrymple, collector C. P. Northrop, assessor A. Kirberger, assistant assessors S. V. Davis and John Clark, judges East W. G. Trunkey West Major James, inspectors East Mason Emery West Tim Foley, auditor Freeman Hertzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kelier
L. Werle
R. P. King
J. S. Siegfried
A. S. Dalrymple
C. P. Northrop
A. Kirberger
S. V. Davis
John Clark
W. G. Trunkey
Major James
Mason Emery
Tim Foley
Freeman Hertzel
February Court Opens with Mixed Outcomes
The second week of February Court closed last Saturday morning with several rulings. H. B. Perry versus John McIntyre ended in a non-suit for the plaintiff. E. T. F. Valentine versus R. B. Smith awarded to the plaintiff for 409.96. Geo. W. Irvine versus C. L. Douglass favored for the plaintiff. John Dyas versus R. H. Morrison Executor awarded to the plaintiff for 200. Christina Hanson versus Warrenboro granted compulsory non-suit. Admis. of H. P. Kinnear versus Odd Fellows Cemetery Association granted compulsory non-suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
John McIntyre
E. T. F. Valentine
R. B. Smith
Geo. W. Irvine
C. L. Douglass
John Dyas
R. H. Morrison
Christina Hanson
Concert Delights Audience with Soloists and Guitar
A large audience enjoyed the Thursday concert with Mrs. C A Waters and Messrs H A Messenger and H B Gross delivering fine solos and Miss Mattie Brown with Dr McAlpine a notable duet. Thomas Green of Irvington impressed with guitar playing, encore demanded. Conductor Prof Brierley led the Erie based program with Miss Mary Turner at the piano. rehearsals for The Sorcerer or a heavier opera are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Waters
H. A. Messenger
H. B. Gross
Mattie Brown
Dr. McAlpine
Thomas Green
Irvington
Brierley
Erie
Mary Turner
Warren
Resignation and Resolution at Warren Savings Bank
Warren Pa February 16 1888 to the President and Directors of Warren Savings Bank O H Hunter resigns as a Director after disposing of real estate and stock at the bank Board accepts his resignation by unanimous resolution praising his loyal service and wishing him happiness in his new home The report notes Robert Davis age about 88 a Civil War veteran in Fuller Post G A R Little Valley and identifies D T VanVechten born August 26 1799 as Warren s oldest resident member of the community
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Warren
Warren Savings Bank
O. H. Hunter
O. Hunter
Robert Davis
Mansfield
Fuller Post
Little Valley
America
Jamestown Journal
Warren County
D. T. VanVechten
Geo Ball Leads Spring Clothier Parade in Town
Geo Ball, veteran clothier, heads the procession amid new Spring styles for pants and suits at shut-down prices. He specializes in K. of L. Co operative Collars and Cuffs, union made, linen, sturdy and affordable. Hats, caps, neckwear, shirts and underwear also priced to beat rivals. C R Henry confirms prices will not be undersold.
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Geo. Ball
K. of L
Kemp's Suppositories Promote Piles Cure at Local Drugstore
Tonight and tomorrow night and through the week at L. G. Noyes drug store, Kemp's Suppositories are touted as the most successful cure for piles. Old sufferers find relief at once and a permanent cure soon. Price and availability advertise the remedy for check of the disease in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Noyes
Kemp
Cosmorama to Spotlight Warren Library Benefit
Warren's Public Library plans two April entertainments titled Cosmorama to raise funds. A New York manager will stage homegrown art studies statues pictures and pantomimes with local talent. Committees led by J P Jefferson H E Brown M W Jamieson and G N Parmlee organize invitations costumes space decorations and finances.
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New York
J. P. Jefferson
Messrs
C. H. Noyes
A. T. Scofield
H. A. Jamieson
A. D. Wood
L. B. Hoffman
F. H. Rockwell
H. L. Bartholomew
O. C. Allen
M. Waters
T. Neill
Misses A. Stewart
Josephine Hall
H. E. Brown
R. Brown
C. W. Stone
J. O. Parmlee
L. D. Wetmore
W. B. Weed
L. F. Watson
A Arnett
Ox Costumes
M. W. Jamieson
E. D. Preston
E. W. Parshall
W. G. Trunkey
Mr. G. N. Parmlee
A. J. Hazeltine
M. Beecher
D. L. Gerould
Jamestown and region brief snapshot of local items
Summary of local notes from Jamestown and surroundings including parade plans for next summer, Edinboro teachers program, Ridgway factory opposition to saloons, Geo Horton named postmaster at Shefield, Crary’s term end, North Clarendon small fire at J. R. Timmons refinery, license totals in Erie county, humorous remark on smelt, Parker City Oil Exchange sale, Jamestown State Farmer's Institute dates, county officials considering a poor house purchase, death of Mrs. McKinstry wife of editor, and Dunkirk railroad quarter earnings data.
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Jamestown
Edinboro
Ridgway
Geo. Horton
Sheffield
Crary
North Clarendon
J. R. Timmons & Co
Erie County
Bro. Wenk
Tionesta
Parker City Oil Exchange
Constable’s
N. Y
Independent Congregational Church
Warren County
Warren
McKinstry
Censor
Fredonia
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburg Railroad
Rev Murray’s Bride Brings Cheer to County Parish
County correspondence notes Rev Murray surprised locals by marrying recently. A Seminary music review shows strong instruction there. Clayton Firth attempted suicide by shooting twice, remains dangerous. Miss Ella Root wed Delott Johnson, with good wishes from the community.
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Fes
Murray
Clayton Firth
Ella Root
Delott Johnson
M. R
Spring Creek Fes Highlights and Community Notes
Obituary notes Mr Orland Hayes dies in Spring Creek after forty years in town. Reports cover visiting relatives, local lectures, ongoing diphtheria, caucus day, school institute praises, and updates on residents' health and moves. Poultry fairs, elections, and business changes provide a bustling local scene.
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Spring Creek
Fes
Orland Hayes
C. GC. Woodruff
Illinois
James Haner
Wisconsin
Herth
Meadville
Miller
Warren
Grange Hall
Arird
New Books Procured for Warren Library FICTION AND JUVENILE
Warren Library adds a large consignment of fiction and juvenile titles. Notable authors include Mark Twain Frances C Baylor H G Wells and Oliver Optic among others. The list features classics by De Lamartine Kingsley Trollope and Hawthorne along with contemporary works and travel histories.
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Warren Library
Letter From Erie 1888 on Gas, Districts and Blaine
Erie letter reflects on gas service shortages last winter and a plan to expand supply next summer. It discusses political shifts away from Warren and hopes for a clean campaign to restore the district and Erie’s prestige. The piece notes Blaine’s withdrawal and contemplates potential Republican nominees with Depew, Sherman, Allison, and Gresham among hopefuls. OCCASIONAL.
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Mai
Erie
Warren County
F. P. Hays
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Eric
Warren
Crawford
Erie County
James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
Blaine
John Sherman
Allison
Gresham
Messrs
Depew
Hawley
Maine
California
Best reading deal: Warren Mail and Philo Weekly Press
A promotional line urges readers to subscribe to the Warren Mail and Philo Weekly Press for $1.75, touting it as the best reading matter value and recommending taking both subscriptions now.
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Warren Mail
Philo. Weekly Press
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Feb 18 1888
Transfers reported for the MAIL include Andrew Kelly to William Fleming Limestone for 40 dollars and multiple deeds in Warren Mead Triumph Glade and surrounding areas. Notable entries: L. B. Wood et al to G. P. Kepler for South West 10000. Oakwood Farm and Garden Co. Imt'd to William Helm et al Sheffield 23000. E. 0. Emerson to G. P. Kep ler Eldred 1800. J. K. Weaver to F. P. Hue Mead 1000.
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Andrew Kelly
Wm. Fleming
Limestone
F. A. Shugert
S. B. Robins
Tidioute
Robi. McNair
W.S. Thompson
Triumph
John Siggins
W. S. Thompson
Barrett
G. P. Kepler
Brokenstraw
E. 0. Emerson
Eldred
L. B. Wood
Frederick Smith
Edward Evans
Anna Barrett Et al
Bessie Allen
Clarendon
J. A. Thompson
Admis
Benj. Gorman
Celestia M. Scott
Harriet L. Andrew
Thomas Struthers
Charles Nilsson
Glade
Oakwood Farm and Garden Co
William Helm Etal
Sheffield
Sharon Introduces James Morgan Youngest Soldier In Line
Across the state reports show a sharp drop in Brooks act license applicants. In some counties declines reach fifty percent, while others fall by at least twenty five percent. Philadelphia will see licenses shrink from six thousand to about two thousand, removing two thirds of liquor saloons under the law.
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Sharon
James W. Morgan
Philadelphia
Ladies Muslin Underwear at One Half Price Sale
Advertises ladies muslin underwear at fifty percent off with a prompt invitation to readers to review the deal and consider purchasing the items during a limited sale period.
Local Ribbon Sale Promises Big Bargain Quality
A local sale advertises a wide range of ribbon in all widths, touting very best quality and a common grade for versatile use. Shoppers are urged to see the bargains and compare value across available widths and styles.
Marriages in New York and Pennsylvania in February 1888
Two wedding notices appear: John A. Luse married Annette Slater in Busti New York on February 2 1888 officiated by James Vanderwark J P both from Youngsville Pennsylvania and Calvin Johnson married Blanche Jones in Jamestown New York on February 11 1888 performed by Rev A Sidney Dealey both couples listed as from Russell Pennsylvania.
Obituary notices for three residents dated Feb 1888
Died . Cousins In Pleasant Feb 17 1888 Mrs Mary Saloma wife of Ensign Cousins aged 41 years 9 days Porter In Conénango Feb 14 1888 Susie B daughter of John W and Carrie M Porter aged 11 years 8 months 28 days Seamen At Sugar Run Feb 13 1888 Mr George Seamen aged 87 years
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Cousins
Pleasant
Mary Saloma
Ensign Cousins
Porter
Conénango
Susie B
John W
Carrie M. Porter
Seamen
Sugar Run
George Seamen
Mill Burned at Wetmore Sawmill of Thomas Keeler
Fire destroyed the Wetmore McKean county sawmill of Thomas Keeler last Thursday morning February 16 with boilers engine and machinery damaged beyond repair. Stock on hand was saved. Loss exceeds six thousand dollars with four thousand dollars insured. Fire found about 4 a.m. while watchman was away likely sparked by embers. Keeler plans to rebuild at a better location.
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Thomas Keeler
Wetmore
McKean County
Ludlow
Warren’s Finest Store Under A Weiss Manages Goods
The Place to Buy Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods at Warren’s best store below the Carver House, run by A Weiss for years. Recently overhauled with a large stock of fashionable and serviceable clothing. Overcoats, winter underwear, and warm boys’ clothes offered at savings. Bear this in mind.
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Warren County
Carver House
A. Weiss
Warren
Gas company fined for failing to plug well near Washington
A gas company near Washington Pennsylvania was fined two hundred dollars for neglecting to plug an abandoned oil or gas well as required by law. This penalty highlights government enforcement of well safety and environmental rules in the region.
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Washington
Dr Oldshire at 534 Grant Street Pittsburgh Pa
A recipient named Dr Oldshire is listed at 534 Grant Street in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The snippet provides a street address and city state but no further context or events.
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Oldshire
Grant Street
Pittsburgh
Republican voters urged to subscribe to weekly press
An appeal promotes the Mail and Philadelphia Weekly Press to Republicans at a price of 1.75 dollars. The notice emphasizes widespread distribution and timely political content aimed at party supporters.
Nelson Greenlund Undertaker and Embalmer Named
Nelson Greenlund, an undertaker and embalmer, operates at 331 Exchange Block beside Exchange Hotel in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenlund
Undertaker
Hickory St
Warren
Nelson Greenlund
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
Warren, Pa
Our Carpet Department Announces New Tapestries and Velvets
Our Carpet Department offers 100 rolls of new tapestries 25 new body Brussels patterns and fresh Velvets and Mogquettes to refresh interiors.
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Home Matters
John Pierpont
The
Mozarts
C. R. Henry
Warren's Public Library
Library Entertainments
Stoneham
Russell
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Pennsylvania
Allentown
Stewart
Treasury
Beaver
Hayes Grier
Frank A. Magee
Wrightsville
J. H. Say
Bar Harbor
Mrs. Harrison
Blue Ridge
Frances C. Baylor
E. P. Roe
Gladys
Mary C. Darling
E. P. Phelps
Mark Twain
F. A. Ober
Marzio
Paul Patoff
F. Marion Crawford
J. H. Shorthouse
Keedon Bluffs
Chas
Craddock
Mrs. Gaskell
Wm. H. Rideing
Kaloolah
W.S. Mayo
Kavanagh
Hyperion
Driftwood
Outre Mer
Henry W. Longfellow
Garland
Louisa M. Alcott
Peter Budstone
J. T. Trowbridge
Prince Little Boy
S. Wier Mitchell
Stanley
R. L. Stevenson
Ennui
the Dun
Madame de Fleury
Crichton
W. H. Ainsworth
Hereward
Charles Kingsley
Thos
A. Trollope
Francis Bacon
Shakespeare
Samuel Smiles
A. C. Coxe
Plutarch
John
William Langhorne
Greece
Henry M. Baird
Geo. P. Fisher
Rome
William Smith
Sheridan Knowles
W. P. Frith
Haydn
William A. Paton
Thomas Arnold
Europe
William Russell
Jones
England
Stanhope and
Mahon
John Randolph
Henry Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Daniel Webster
H. C. Lodge
Henry Clay
Carl Schurz
Winter
H. D. Thoreau
Irving
Persia
G. W. Benjamin
Thackeray
Victor Hugo
Bartlett
Seybert
Montague
Henry Drummond
Lord Houghton
Bell Bros
Medicis
Maslin
Linen
Fred P. Hue
Moos Gatti
Scofield
Water Street
Mail
Phila
Smyrna
Sels
First National Bank of Warren
First National Bank of
Pennsylvania
Resources
Sbeep
PBI Wom Ss Cacsecaeczevescorce Asseresenes
Moses Beecher
State OF Pennsylvania
G.H. Ames
J.H. Eddy
Toil-du-Nords
Parmners
Hams
Koechlen
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
Landspesncent Acowenesensnvec
U.S
National Bank
Ovnstati
State OF
W. W. N. Yates
I Wat Aemieson
Grand Outfit Free
True & Uo
Augusta
Warren Gaslight CO
G. A
the Tailor
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
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