Ashes whispered as a springboard for calmer life
A reflective verse opens with a grave image of spreading ashes as a response to glare and snare on sidewalks, then shifts to notes on Pinafore rehearsals, winter weather, and local events. Warren items follow: gas yields dip from cold, grand stand removal praised, and community notices mix with church, society, and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pleasant Bridge
Sugar Grove
Freehold
Fair Grounds
Term of Borough Officers Under New Law
The 1883 act changes term dates for borough officers. Borough attorney C H Noyes says the Burgess seats on the first Monday of March, while Councilmen start on the first Monday of April, with other officers beginning March. Auditors meet mid March annually for accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
C. H. Noyes, Esq
Record of extreme cold and frozen ground delays at Erie cemetery
The article notes prolonged cold with morning temperatures near zero, ground frozen four feet or more, and Erie water supply halted by deep frost. Cemetery graves cannot be dug, forcing bodies into receiving vaults and graves prepared only by blasting as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Relief Association thanks donors for groceries
The Ladies of the Relief Association express gratitude to Capt. Willard White of Stoneham for fifty dollars worth of groceries and to Geo. L. Friday for distributing them, with thanks to Warren newspapers for aiding their work for God and humanity. Council room opens Monday 1 to 5 p.m. to receive committee reports and donations. Mrs. J. M. Davies, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Relief Association
Willard White
Stoneham
Geo. L
Warren
J. M. Davies
Turcoman Curtains Offer New Sample Line
Shoppers urged to view the Turcoman Curtain collection and place orders early to secure the choicest patterns of the season. The message highlights a beautiful line of samples and invites customers to examine offerings and arrange purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turcoman
Grand Opening of White Goods and Embroideries Today
The store announces a grand opening today February 10 featuring new muslins new sheetings and fresh ginghams. Customers are invited to view the new stock and shop the collection.
Gro. P. Orr & Co Kid Gloves Sale Drive
Notice announces low prices on mackerel and a weekly sale of Kid Gloves at 25 40 and 50 cents with BE. Bros. promotion. Details reflect local retailer deals and discounts to attract shoppers this week.
Unclaimed Letters in Warren Post Office 1885 Notice
In Warren Pa on Feb 21 1885 the postmaster lists letters uncalled for at the Warren Post Office including Allen Mrs Elyza Houean Anna Aufang Filex Jackson Mary E Brown Martha anson Mary M Baker Dellaane John L Burdick Henriet King H P Cramer Maggie Line John Clark Walter Lindhal Hulda Carlson Ida Morris Nellie Colson F L Miller Lillie Coleman Effie Mahoney Ellen Carlson Annie ee A J Culbertson Irene Nelson Irima Dunham Fannie Peters Sam Fiddler A F Peterson Tansip Gordon Lulu Preston John Gordon Mary Roth C F Godell John Sheller Richard Gustafson Ida Sogtin Sasneauth A J Gustafson Chas J Taylor Nora Greene Edward Trally Henry W Howard Libbie Wolf Walker Hidden E M Wham Edith Howe Hanna Yager Wm In calling for letters please give date of advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Allen
Elyza Houean
Anna Aufang
Filex Jackson
Mary E. Brown
Martha Anson
Mary M. Baker
Dellaane
John L. Burdick
Henriet King
H. P. Cramer
Maggie Line
John Clark
Walter Lindhal
Hulda Carlson
Ida Morris
Nellie Colson
F. L. Miller
Lillie Coleman
Effie Mahoney
Ellen Carlson
Annie Ee
A.J. Culbertson
Irene Nelson
Irima Dunham
Fannie Peters
Sam Fiddler
A. F. Peterson
Tansip Gordon
Lulu Preston
John Gordon
Mary Roth
C. F. Godell
John Sheller
Richard Gustafson
Ida Sogtin Sasneauth
A. J
Pine Timber Tract in Columbus Township Up for Sale
A valuable tract of Pine Timber in Columbus Township is offered for inquiry through O. F. Hoffman, Warren, Pa. The notice also advertises top quality job work designs at the Main job rooms, advertised at the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Township
O. F. Hoffman
Warren
The Spring Elections Warren Republicans Win Big
In Warren borough, a strong Republican showing defeated the Democratic ticket with three exceptions. The report details the elected Burgess, Council, school director, assessor, and inspectors, plus results across townships and numerous districts, noting 261 straight tickets and a general turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Burgess
C. C. Thompson
G. N. Parmilee
Thompson
Constable
Thomas E. Cook
S. E. Walker
Walker
Wm. Schnur
M. Gleason, Jr
Robert Mackay
Louis Werle
Smith
A. J. Davis
B. Dunham
T. J. Clemons
A. A. Davis
Thomas Keeler
A. J. Ae
R. P. King
C. W. Sersall
J. M. Siegfried
D. W. C. James
Ames
A. Merrill
Perry D. Clark
Merrill
J. W. Crawford
Frank K. Loomis
Charles Groh
C. P. Northrop
Northrop
Tidioute Borough
D. Baker
O. W. Courson
L. L. Hunter
H. Fuellhart
John Hunter
A. W. Couse
J. Siggins
A. Dunn
F. P. Kendall
J. T. Morris
B. S. Magill
H.C. Kemble
L. C. Porterfield
New Titusville Sunday Herald March 1 debut
County and vicinity notes report the first issue of the Titusville Sunday Herald to be published March 1, with Tionesta forming a new military company under Capt Henry Shoemaker. The Busti Union charter process with 63 applicants is noted, along with various local anecdotes and a petrified oyster found during Public Building excavation in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville Sunday Herald
Tionesta
Henry Shoemaker
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
FE. A. U
Busti Union
the Herald
Clarendon
A. A. Horton
Sheffield
A. P. Slack
Union City Times
Erie
Erie Dispatch
Jamestown votes for Excise Commissioner to license by 963
Jamestown N Y residents chose an Excise Commissioner favoring licensing by a 963 margin in a total 1857 ballot. Prohibition support was weak. hostility to Prohibitionists rose against any favorable candidate. Erie elected F F Adams as Mayor after Democrat backing for Republican’s aid. C G Clark won Comptroller without GOP opposition. Corry reelects Isaac Colegrove as Mayor. council remains tied over bond issue. Franklin selects Chas Miller Mayor, with Republicans prevailing on school directors and council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Erie
F. F. Adams
Democracy
W. L. Scott
C. G. Clark
Corry Isaac Colegrove
Franklin
Chas. Miller
Reliable old cough remedy boasts lifelong trust
Middle aged speakers recall N. H. Downs Elixir as a family remedy since childhood. The claim promises cure or money back. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters receives strong praise from users. Bottles are sold for twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Downs
Baxter
Richard III at Warren draws cultured crowd and praise
The Monday night performance of Richard III starring Thomas W. Keene fills every downstairs seat and earns near perfect marks for his crafty king. Supporting roles for Queen Elizabeth, Queen Anne, Richmond and Buckingham are praised as well. The article notes annoyance at theater departures during curtain, mentions Rhea, Thursby and Emma, plus county notes on local post office politics, band events, school graduations, and a planned musical convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keene
Keene
Warren
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Anne
Richmond
Buckingham
M’lle Rhea
Belgium
Nebraska
Emma Thursby
Europe
Datton
Spartansburg
James Arird
Mercantile
Gordon
Chas. Walton
Frank Howard
Rowe
Roades
Supt
Arird
Tiera
Carpet Opening Promises Low Prices in Western PA
Bei Bros announces a carpet stock expansion, opening Thursday February 26 with $5,000 of new carpets. They tout a large, attractive carpet room, standard brands, desirable patterns, and very small profits. The branch notes steady growth and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bei Bros
George Ball clothing store offers daily clearance and custom suits
The ad proclaims the largest stock and lowest prices at George Ball's, with continual clearance sales and reductions of 5 to 10 dollars on all suits made to order. It promises satisfaction on all cloths made up, calls customers to visit, and notes new spring styles. Also Geo P Orr & Co sells mackerel at 1 cent each or 10 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gero
P. Orr & Co
Bell Bros
Gro. P. Orr & Co
George Ball
Gerorge Bae
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Cis
Dunn Couple Welcomes Baby Girl in 21885
Warren announces the birth of a girl to the wife of John Dunn on February IX, 21885. The brief notice records a new arrival and identifies the family involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Warren
John Dunn
Marriages in Warren and Youngsville in February 1885
Two wedding notices from Warren County appear in February 1885. J A Schuler wed Annie Fuhrer in Warren at the Lutheran parsonage. Edward M Jackson married Nellie McKinney in Youngsville at their residence. Sam Palmer of Brokenstraw married Catherine Ward of Sugar Grove in Youngsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuler—Fuhrer
Warren
P. Doerr
J. A. Schuler
Annie Fuhrer
Pleasant Township
Warren County
Palmer—Ward
Youngsville
H. G. Hall
Sam’ Palmer
Brokenstraw
Catherine Ward
Sugar Grove
Local Matrimony and Town News Highlights
Mr E M Jackson and Miss Nellie McKinney wed at the bride’s home and depart for Jamestown with friends for a long wedded life. Several doctors travelers and locals are noted visiting or relocating. Masquerade at Palace Rink praised. log stocks, mills busy. Bible school events and revival meetings fill the week. Republicans elect a straight ticket in a noted local political note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Jackson
Nellie McKinney
Jamestown
Garfield
Dr. Baker
Warren
Diefendorf
Tidioute
Frank Stuart
Wrightsville
Georgie Johnson
Union
Miss Sanford
Erie
Sam Garfield
Ola Jackson
Mattie Shortt
R. A. Kinnear
Franklin
Methodist
R. A. Siggins
James McKinney
Fred Davis
Jnc. A. Jackson
J. B. Phillips
Statewide gas survey seeks $90,000 aid amid oil, fire reports
State geologists plan an expansive survey across Western Pennsylvania gas territory after testing 127 wells and assessing deposits, rock and well pressures. A Philadelphia coroner's inquest into the Blockley alms house fire reveals a confession by Joseph Nadine that he set the blaze with Peter Schroder implicated. The lumber output for Western Pennsylvania last year and Allegheny runs to Pittsburgh totals about 500 million feet. Geologist Lesley denies Chester County oil rock. Pittsburg police chief Gus Braun dies. Sale on colored and black silks offered at unusually low prices this week.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Blockley Almshouse
Joseph Nadine
Peter J. Schroder
Schroder
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Notable Obituaries and Local Notices from Warren 1885
In Glade Feb 17 1885 Mrs Sallie Clemons sister of Mrs Loucks and Mr S H Cogswell. In Glade Feb 18 1885 Mary wife of Mr Robert House aged 35y7m25d. In Charles City Iowa Jan 27 1885 Rev Comfort Hamlin aged 81 1m2d formerly of Warren Co Pa. In Tidioute Feb 18 1885 Mr Z M Jones in his 60th year. Clayton in Warren Feb 17 1885 Mr Thomas Clayton aged 52. Funeral last Thursday with Knights of Honor Masons Odd Fellows and Struthers Hose Co members. Struthers Hose Co adopts resolutions praising deceased and condoling family. committee J W Crawford J F Hagerty B F Orr.
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Knights of Honor
Masons
Odd Fellows and Struthers Hose Co
Struthers Hose Co
Struthers Independent Hose
Thomas Clayton
J. W. Crawford
J. F., Hagerty
B.F. Orr
Ludlow Telegrams Election Results And Local News
Local notes report a town vote of 63 to 24 electing Supervisors and officials including A Logan Wm Kimball J G Curtis A Pratt Henry Cathers L Palmiter F W Brayton Alexis Keeler and others. John K Bates sold land to E R Blood and moved into the former Curtis property. A festival for Rev Merriam was held Feb 12 and the M E Church quarterly meeting Feb 15 with strong sermons by Presiding Elder R S Borland. H A Biery moved from Emlenton to work at Peerless Black and Wetmore coal vein near the depot expected to be opened this year. Hoffman Co store leased to A F Olsen of Sheffield. Readers urged to send news carefully avoiding offense.
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Fes
A. Logan
Wm. Kimball
J.G. Curtis
A. Pratt
Henry Cathers
L. Palmiter
F. W. Brayton
Alexis Keeler
Constable
A. E. Blanchard
J. G. Curtis
G. A. Bliss
John Gibbs
O. P. Brown
T. Knupp
H. W. Sowle
John K. Bates
E. R. Blood
David Curtis
Merriam
M. E. Church
R. S. Borland
Corry
H. A. Biery
Emlenton
A. Lautaurbourn
Peerless Black Works
Wetmore
Hoffman & Co
A. F. Olsen
Sheffield
Solomon
Ludlow
Sol
Jamestown Jottings February 16 Highlights and Local Notes
Harrison wins a five mile race over Hatch. U S Postoffice Inspector I A Wilson tours Jamestown with Postmaster Putnam to inspect house numbering and street naming. Regents exams spark debate on cram focus. Locke Richardson lectures in Pendergast Hall with Shakespearean plays this week. Local theater bills Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. Manufacturers press Erie for reduced rail rates. narrow gauge proposal discussed. J S Briggs of Russell Pa boosts business at People's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Hatch
U. S. Postoffice
I. A. Wilson
Putnam
Albany
Love
Locke Richardson
Pendergast Hall
Jamestown
Allen
Thos. W. Keene
Keene
Erie Road
Warren
Sugar Grove
Mayville
Nypano
J.S. Briggs
Russell, Pa
People’s
Sam
Erie City
Erie County
Waterford Village
Erie
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
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The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
L. D. Wetmore & Co
Warren Agricultural Society
J. Sager
Longfellow
A. R. Crum
Oil City
F. R. Scott
T. E. Metzgar
J. J. Nesmith
Theo. Messner
Roscoe Hall
Chicago
Washington
M. Shear & Bro
David Shear
D. C
Co. I
Grover
Robert Blum Lodge
C. & E. Bartch
Bartch & Grover
Water Street
M. BE
M. E. Society
Thorn Creek
Young Ladies Missionary Society
the Presbyterian Church
Highhouse Brothers
St. Mary’s
D. M. Gross
Glade
Wm. Lavery
Harrisburg
Warren and
Sugar Grove Township
Ashville
George Rs Orr
H. A. Jamieson
J. ©. Morrow
A. Mintzer
Council Room
Wendlebee
W. D. Brown
C. W. Stone
L. F. Watson
New Orleans
A. K. McMullen
Orris Hall
E. A. Spencer
Columbus
Alden
Blanche King
Kinzua
Fletcher
the News
J. C. Hamilton
Mai
Inspector McPherson
Post Office Department
Warren Postoffice
W. H. Clark
Shutt School House
Jackson School
Mr. Rankin
Park Presbyterian Church
Sigourney Trask
China
John P. Cowles
Foochow
Hospital For Women and Children
Whitehead
Trinity Memorial Church
Bartholomew
A. W. Ryan
Bett Bros
O. H. Hunter & Son
BE. Bros
G. H. Ames
Freehold Township
Wm. Ayling
Davey Pierce
H. A. Baker
W. B. Rice
E. M. Church
Wm. Tressler
W. D. Whitney
L. Brown
Webb Abbott
M. F. Ricker
C. E. Pierce
John Patchen
James Norris
Kinzua Township
J. W. Springer
W. H. Neilly
E. A. Weagraff
G. K. Brown
W. Moorhouse
Wm. English
W. L. Marsh
8. Green
John Smith
J. H. King
Limestone Township
L. D. Richardson
J. H. McDonald
A. McDonald
John Myers
J. I. Gilbert
C. Kepler
Joseph Goldthwait
J. S. Schelkoff
Wm. Merkle
Richard McDonald
Frank Burt
G. M. Hill
C. C. Duffield
J. Topper
A.steelsmith
Wm. O’neill
W. C. McCutcheon
A. D. Goal
J. H. Ulrich
John O'Neill
Elmer Dutton
Milo Walton
J. T. Hall
Frank Schramling
B. L. Walton
C. Blanchard
R. Rickerson
Cherry Grove Township
A. Kresage
Thos. Klingensmith
J. M. Fair
H. J Miller
G. W. Higgins
J. D. Million
Charles McLaughlin
C. M. Morrison
G. T. Pryor
Z. S. Bruner
C. G. Thomas
Robert Shannon
Mattison
C. Nelson
G. P. Conway
Dennis McNamara
Deerfield Township
D. H. McKean
C. D. Cross
Richard Gilmore
James Conklin
A. W. Morrison
George Gunn
W. W.connely
T. H. Russell
A. J. Covell
D. L. McKean
N. P. Morrison
Charles Covell
H. H. Conklin
James Haines
Jos. Haines
J. P. Johnson
F. 8. Marsh
Thomas Cooper
F. A. Peterson
W.S. Livermore
E. 8. Johnson
Pine Grove Township
W. W. Hodges
D. M. Howard
Asa Carr
E. W. Thompson
W. Thompson
C. Fellows
J. H. Fry
T. J. Russell
L. A. Chase
A. Thompson
Thomas Akeley
Chas. Wilsie
E. Weatherby
A. V. Young
G. W. Smith
F. Gissellbrecht
J. J. Rieg
N. Dietch
A. Lesser
F. Hertzel
Wm. Yagle
J. Grunder
P. Myers
Wm. Highhouse
J. Cummings
N. Sill
Pittsfield Township
A. T. White
W. H. Hibbard
Hiram Mead
John Bonner
R. Waterhouse
R. W. Hartley
O. H. Stright
S.S. Connely
W. H. Jackson
J.T. Martin
Gust Anderson
Durlin
C. W. Briggs
H. A. Smith
Wm. Dalton
F. M. Wheelock
F. L. Thayer
Francis Patchen
J. W. Fletcher
R. W. Wiggins
J. A. Ball
J. A. Kinsman
D. N. Stilson
A. E. Rice
B. F. Darling
E. Wellman
W. F. Mix
Sheffield Township
R. C. Wright
J. T. Houghton
Ed Alling
John Aley
Jerry Crary
G. R. Wood
George Horton
J. T. Osgood
George Dickinson
J. A. Ewart
C. W. R. Radeker
Evert Evertson
Chase Osgood
Spring Creek Township
D. I. Wells
W. Story
A. M. Bennett
E. C. Bates
C. Johnson
8. B. Dunham
A. J. Deming
Wm. Baker
C. S. Morton
Frank Hyer
A. Brooks
Joel Mattison
J. L. Street
South West Township
H. A. Dunham
Clark Henderson
Frank Delo
J. A. Perry
C. C. Merritt
W. B. Benedict
M. T. Dibble
M. Dunham
T. J. Shepard
G. M. Hunter
J. Goodwell
Levi Metzgar
Triumphtiwnship
W. P. Wagner
J. D. Thompson
Charles Tompsett
Wm. Delhouse
A. H. Cleland
McGraw
J. E. Thompson
L. D. Paterson
C. B. Gorman
Charles Thompsett
W. A. McGraw
George Gorman
Watson Township
John Rapp
Robert Slater
B. D. Morris
J. W. Wilkins
Wm. Miller
Wm. Lawrence
Angus Gilles
James Russell
J.B. McCain
W. J. Slater
Jackson—Mckinney
A. McKinney
Edward M. Jackson
Jacob Yunger
Kierstein
Palace Rink
Tustan
Adams Express
Billy Edwards
Florida
J. McNair & Co
Free Methodist
Lower Sheffield
Frank Barns
Ohio
Barnes
Morrison
Kane
M. E
Farmington
S. W. Brown
H. Mix
Amos Warden
Fred Northrop
Rev. Burns
State News
Lesley
Chester County
Gus Braun
O. P. Orr & Co
Dr. Fenner
Clemons
David Loucks
Sallie Clemons
Mary
Robert House
Ludlow Telephonics
Jamestown Jottings
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
OLD Reliable Companies
Etna
Hartford
Phoenix
Home
New York
Koward
N.Y
Niagara
Star
Liverpool
London & Globe
England
Queen
Royal
Imperial
London Assurance
Commercial
Sun Fire
Lancashire
American
Reliance
Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Vermont
Mutual Life
Traveler's Life & Accident
Harford
Scofield Block
Warren, Pa
Ioan
99 Cent Music and Variety Store
Ackney & Hull
Warren Savings Bank
W. A. Hackney
John HW. Hull
Cloaks, &c
Bes
Bell Brothers
M.shear & Bro
A. Siegel & Sons
Stewart
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