Sawdust Favored For Sidewalk Snow Safety
Warren county columns report sawdust as a better sidewalk absorbent than salt to protect footwear. Capt. Wheelock seeks new recruits for Co I N G P to reach 75 men. Guard to be in marching condition on 24 hours notice. County to stop bounties for dead foxes and mink per Judge Olmstead ruling. New insurance firm opened by Charles R Henry and Will F Henry in Warren Savings Bank building. Reward of 200 dollars offered for Charles Fizio alias Fitz murder suspect. description provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Storp
Warren County
Olmstead
Potter County
McKean County
Messrs
Charles R
Will F. Henry
Warren Savings Bank
Chas. Fizio
Chas. Fitz
James Muscaro
Warren
February Weather and Local Borough Notes
February brings sudden changes with 60 degree warmth then cold snaps. The Equitable Aid Union wreck prompts outrage over low claim payouts and high receivership costs. Trinity Choir concert earns praise for singing and solos. Warren Council discusses sidewalk, street lighting, fire budget, water plans, and street railway terms with financial conditions.
Warren County News Dispatches Across Town and State
News items from Warren and nearby areas cover recovering illnesses, violent incidents, fires caused by gas, memorial services, cycling records, a broken hip, college library donations, and a provincial newspaper revival with local honors and notable birthdays. It also notes national figures and professional appointments, with financials for the P and E road and Klondike remarks from Wo H Epwarphs.
Election Winners Bear Lake to Clarendon and beyond
A list of election winners by town covers several counties. Burgess W S Humphrey assessor Wm Sweetland council L E Walker H L Raymond A P Phillips auditors H J Earls L A Lopus judge of election Watson Alverson inspectors J H Gardiner E E Baird. other towns including Columbus Grand Valley Tidioute Youngsville Brokenstraw Conewango Columbus Township Corydon Cherry Grove Deerfield Eldred Elk Farmington Freehold Glade Kinzur Limestone Mead Pine Grove Pleasant Pittsfield Spring Creek Sugar Grove Sheffield and South West report officials for assessor, council, justice, school directors, auditor, treasurer, and judge of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Burgess
W S Humphrey
Wm Sweetland
L E Walker
W H Houghtling
A A Chapman
H L Raymond
A P Phillips
H J Earls
L A Lopus
Watson Alverson
J H Gardiner
E E Baird
Clarendon
W A Darling
Wm Spence, Jr
J H Driscoll
H Hoffman
L C Layton
Rhodaberger
John O’neill
Louis Lessig
William Shaw
Wm Shurmer
C D Way
Columbus
Joh P Dean
D B Marble
John Shuler
James Merritt
Emmett Curtis
Grand Valley
Robert McIntyre
H Mosher
E H McMann
W H Maultby
G W Peck
LB Wood
C S Keefer
A R Thompson
H J Clark
F S Goodwill
W H Hopwood
Walter Morris
Tidioute
Clark Brown
R Thomas
George Buchanan
John Siggins
W R Dawson
P A Anderson
A Gibb
W Curtis
W S Sweeney
Youngsville
J W Dupree
G H Pierson
B Schnell
B B Siggins
C H Kay
A W Smith
Alton Davenny
W Schnell
Albert Newgreen
G P Belknap
Deerfield
J J Morrison
F A Rhodes
John Holden
M Devore
James Sutton
J E Cochener
Richard Lynch
Lafe Rhodes
J McCormick
James Conklin
Wm Pearson
ES Parker
Sugar Grove
G R Wheelock
R Wheelock
W A Younie
Fremont Ellis
H A Briggs
E F Hamilton
John Stuart
John McLean
W F Mix
MG Danae
Earl Abbott
W R
Fehman Bros Offer Cheap Neat Blanks at Mar Market
A retail listing notes one quart white china pitcher for 19 cents from Fehman Bros Legat and the Mar Market offering blotches at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bros
Hamblen to recount rail career in McClure's
Herbert E Hamblen will relate his own experiences as a freight engineer in the March McClure's. The tale will recount adventures from his early days as a fireman and brakeman as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Herbert E Hamblen
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Worthy Cure
$100 reward offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Cure claimed to treat catarrh as a constitutional ailment by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents claim testimonials support effectiveness and promote Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
D. A. V. P. R. Route Offers Fast Empire State Express
The D A V and Pacific Railroad presents the Empire State Express connection via the New York Central, promising the fastest train service to Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany and New York. Buy tickets from D A V P agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Alban
New York
Tailor Keller Urges Winter Suitings and Overcoats
Call on Keller the tailor to view late styles in suitings and prepare for winter. The ad encourages updating wardrobes now with new overcoats and warm fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Saitings
Kellar
Clock and Silverware Sale at C Smith and Sons Shoe Store
Cash purchases for clocks silverware and hat racks offered at C Smith and Sons Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith & Son
Local School and Township Officials Listed in Voter Roll
Sugar Grove Township and Triumph and Watson precincts list elected officials including justice assessors clerks auditors treasurers and school directors. Notable names: N W Dupree J P Samuelson Charles Tompsett J B Curtis B A George Wm Irvin J E Mowris J B Mc Cain H K Lubold and Wm Cameron each with 21 votes. R T Jones A Gillis and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J Woodin
Charles Tompsett
C E Johnson
J B Curtis
Alex Mellon
J B Thompson
J F Whitehead
B A George
W A McGraw
Wm Irvin
County Clippings and Local Notices Raise Rural Echoes
Vacant houses in Bear Lake borough are being rapidly occupied with desirable homes scarce. Youngsville reports W J Mead installed a street lamp, Mrs Lida Edwards moved to West Main street Day house portion, and a republican ticket victory is noted. Sugar Grove items include births, church reception for Rev R J White, death of Abbott Allen Shettuck in Kansas City, and a 54 year old tribute. Tidioute items record rest for Margaret Anna Simcox, insanity of W C Plumer, death of George Wheeler, and Edward Byers’ death near McGraw at 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Youngsville
W.J. Mead
Lida Edwards
West Main Street
Sugar Grove
Peter Lunburg
R. J. White
Abbott Allen Shettuck
Kansas City
Warren
Anna
John Sweeting
Glade
Bloomfield
N. J
Margaret Anna
Wm. H. Simcox
C. E. White
W. C. Plumer
Tidioute
New York City
George Wheeler
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward Byers
McGraw
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Feb 24 1898
Week ending February 24 1898 records transfers in Far mington Glade Cherry Grove Kinzua and other areas. Transactions include H D White and others to A R Mix and others for 500 dollars Malvina J Lacy to August Granquist 292 dollars Homer J Muse and wife to Fredrika Ipsen 600 dollars Warren Co treasurer to Geo O Cornelius 497 dollars and Geo C Cornelius and wife to J C Fuller for a value titled valcon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. White
A. R. Mix
Farmington
Malvina J. Lacy
August Granquist
Glade
Homer J. Muse
Fredrika Ipsen
Cherry Grove
Treas. Warren Co
Geo. O. Cornelius
Kinzua
Geo. C. Cornelius
J. C. Fuller
Valcon
Spring Suitings and Serges Sold by the Yard
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a full line of Spring Suitings and Overcoatings and Black and Blue Serges sold by the yard. The spring fashion plate for 1898 has arrived at Second and Liberty Streets Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second
Liberty Sts
Warren, Pa
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
A health claim propaganda note promises a universal cure for weak stomachs and nervous conditions. It touts immediate results and repeated success, urging purchase from Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Mutual Benefit Meeting Draws Largest Rural Attendance
At Lander the Mutual Benefit gathering met Thursday evening February 10 in Farmington Grange halls with eight Granges represented. Officers included B A West Master Mrs Elderkin Lecturer G A Woodside Secretary Sister D S Vinton spoke. A vote of thanks honored Farmington Grange for hospitality. Next meeting set for Chandlers Valley on April 7, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Farmington Grange
B. A. West
Elderkin
Chandlers Valley
Wallpaper Stock at W C Rowland & Sons in Warren
W C Rowland and Sons offer the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren with new designs constantly added. Prospective buyers are advised to examine the collection before purchasing at the Exchange Block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Y M C A State Convention Reports Progress and Plans
At York last week the Y M C A state convention reported satisfactory progress in buildings, college work, and railroad organization. The executive committee urged discretion to decide the 1899 or 1900 convention date, to hire a western secretary, and to raise at least 12 000 for 1899. The convention closed last Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Laxa Tea Promises Digestive Benefits and Constipation Relief
An old ad touts Laxa Tea as cleansing the system improving digestion curing constipation and alleviating sick headache. It claims pleasant taste with no gripe and sells at 10 and 25 cents per package through drug stores.
Siegfried Firms Dissolved In Business Reorganization
The Siegfried firm dissolves its partnership. John M. Siegfried will run the drug business and E W Siegfried & Co. will handle groceries and china. Prompt settlement of accounts will aid closure dated February 1 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried & Co
John M. Siegfried
E. W. Siegfried & Co
Money to Loan On First Mortgages
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association of Warren Pennsylvania offers easy payment terms for first mortgage financing with local service and reliable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren, Pa
Wedding Invitations and Goods At The Mail Office
The notice advertises wedding invitations calling cards ball invitations and programs at the Mail office with elegant work and low prices. It also promotes White Cloud Flour bread making claims and warns against undercutting in China or glassware. Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic claims cure sleep incontinence and is sold by Noyes Drug Store Warren Pa. Various china sales and Great bargains at Fehlman Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Warren County
Second Street
Short Street
Camp of Sons of Veterans organized in Sheffield
A Sons of Veterans camp started in Sheffield on Monday with 22 members under Division Mustering Officer Wightman. Officers were installed for the Camp and the Post, a banquet followed, and the unit plans to meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the G A R hall. A surprise banquet greeted Rev T R Thoburn at his church. Also a marriage, a postponed Kane delegation visit, a successful hernia operation, and patriotic celebrations at Spring Creek with school participation are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Sons of Veterans
Wightman
Mt. Carmel
John Lehman
A. A. McKeen
Clyde Gilson
T. R. Thoburn
Arthur Borden
Miner Crary
Leslie Secor
T. C. Slater
Werren
James Blake
V. C
James Gilson
Warren Mann
John H. Hadden
H. J. Houghton
Q. M
F. J. Stenger
A. Secor
O. D
Margaret Dwyer
Clarendon
Matilda Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Kane
Wetmore
Dr. Russell
Gus Johnson
Spring Creek
Fes
E. G. Miles
S. S. Wead
Corry
Sutton
Messrs
Knapp
Wood
G. R. Stearns
Baker
Putnamville Notes and Local Happenings
Putnam has moved to Lander. H C Preston and County Commissioner W J Mead conducted business there Tuesday. A Republican ticket won last Tuesday’s election as usual. Revival meetings draw interest with ten seeking better lives. Ena Nelson of Warren visits H P Greenland. Braley of Lander calls on friends. Prayer meeting held Sunday evening. E R Clark and E R Clark visit I R Wood of Kelley Hill. Donation party at H C Stantons for Rev Wilkinson of Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnamville
Fes
P. P. Putnam
Lander
H. C. Preston
W. J. Mead
C. Ellis
Sugar Grove
C. H. Braley
Ena Nelson
Warren
H. P. Greenland
E. R. Clark
I. R. Wood
Kelley Hill
H. C. Stanton
Local News Roundup from Fes 22 and Nearby Words
Bert Caldwell of Erie reports good business in his new venture. Mr and Mrs Jacob Walters take charge of depot platform and lunch room. Mr and Mrs Chas Sampson improving after illness. Rev Hamilton to begin M E church meetings next Sabbath. Sleighing turns to mud. Debaters from our area attend Pittsfield event. Theodore Anderson visits from Irvington. Elof Johnson visits sister Mrs Charles Frank. Dime social at Frank Lind’s. Rev Peterson’s home welcomes a baby boy. Fred Erickson visits Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Bert Caldwell
Erie
Jacob Walters
O’brian
Chas. J. Sampson
A. J. Harvick
Charles A. Swanson
Sheffield
Rev. Hamilton
M. E. Church
Dugall
Pittsfield
Flauss
Irvineton
Norman
Theodore Anderson
Irvington
Elof Johnson
Dakota
Charles Frank
Frank Lind
Rev. Peterson
Fred Erickson
Jamestown
Ladies Aid Society Meeting and Community Notes
February 22 report notes the Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs Christie on Wednesday afternoon. The event mentions visitors A A Rogers and wife from Warren and Mrs David Muzzy of Silver Creek N Y visiting W H Muzzy. Farmers begin sugar making with several already producing. Republican candidates H H Cumings and J R Mitchell campaigned last week. C W Clark enacts extensive home improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Christie
Rogers
Warren
David Muzzy
Silver Creek
N. Y
W. H. Muzzy
H. H. Cumings
J. R. Mitchell
C. W. Clark
Hosiery Bargains From C. H. Hunter & Son
Public sale advertisement from C. H. Hunter & Son highlights hosiery specials including ladies fast black at 5 and 9 cents, values 12 and 15 cents, men’s half hose three pair for 25 cents, and individual hose priced to 18 cents versus 25 cents, direct from mill.
Democrats Sweep in Columbus Borough and Township
Election results show a decisive Democratic victory in Columbus borough and township. The K O T M announces another dance on March 4 with an orchestra from Spring Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Boro
Spring Creek
Obituaries from Warren and Randolph February 1898
In Warren Mrs Maria Wilkinson dies of heart disease at 58 on Feb 18. Maria Martin of Warren aged 72 died Feb 15. Burial at Garland. John Risley, 69, died Feb 19 at Pleasant. Delia Marsh, about 58, sister of Mrs Elisha Thomas of Conewango, died Feb 22 in Randolph New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Warren
Maria Wilkinson
Martin
Cole Hill
Co. Pa
Maria
David Martin
Garland
Risley
Pleasant
John Risley
Marsh
Randolph
N. Y
Delia Marsh
Elisha Thomas
Conewango
Tailor Jacob Keller Offers Winter Cloths at Second and Liberty
An advertisement urges readers to shop at Jacob Keller the Tailor for latest winter cloths. Located down stairs to room corner at Second and Liberty streets the notice frames thrift avoidance of excess and despair with practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Laxa Tea Promised to Cure Constipation and Headache
A historical notice promotes Laxa Tea as harmless and thorough in its action to cure constipation and sick headache. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists with 10 and 25 cent packages. A free sample is offered.
Inside figures for Ladies' Home Journal in 1897
The article lists 8,183,113 copies printed in 1897 with last year issues out of print, 3,434,362 pounds of paper used and 30,902 pounds of ink. It runs 28 presses and has 22 staff editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Crawford
Chautauqua
Equitable Aid Union
C. P. Rogers
Trinity Choir
Library Hall
Lucile Blodgett
Harry Isaacs
Dr. Smith
Leah Andrews
Leah Crouse
Franz Kohler
George A. Way
America
Warren Council
Brann
Conewango Ave
Water Street
Masterson
O’neil
Trushel
Fire Department
Treas
Water Committee
Street Committee
Warren Street Railway Co
Laurel and
Hazel Streets
Conenango Avenue
Said Street Ry. Co
River Bank Improvement Co
F. W. Conarro
F. G. Trushel
R.G. Mead
John Masterson
Cable
UIL
Tiona
C. I. Beck
George Washington Warren
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Hoskins
Marshburg
Newton
Wm. McGill
Miss Willard
Ozro Nesmith
Prudence Titus
Acocks Hotel
J. N. Davies
Boyle
Oil City
International League of Press Clubs
New Orleans
Allegheny College
J. A. Kammer
Fredonia
Kummer
T. W. West
the Mail
Young Ladies Cooking Club
Armenian Fund
Ben Williams
Seeley
Andrew Jackson
Franklin News
May Kirk
Clearfield County
Bureau of American Republics
Wo. H. Epwarphs
Williamsport
Klondike
Malil
Judge Noyes
Philadelphia
J. Solis Cohen
Hazeltine
Peirce and Robertson
Eldred
C W Duning
Sherr Parker
Geo Chaple
Aaron Sanford
Ed Allen
A J Brown
Theodore Gilson
William Pierce
Wm Steen
Ben Day
M P Brown
Wm Anderson
John Sampson
J P Oleson
A Clendenning
A Young
John Chinberg
August Carlson
Frank Larson
R L Gardner
D B Peck
R N Brown
J H Miller
J J Mahan
M E Cowles
Horace Mix Jr
A D McGregor
H McKitrick
Freehold
J E Norris
Geo Russell
C W Bailey
James Brookmire
Frank Robbins
Cyrus Brown
W C Finch
G M Pelton
C C Cooper
G G Kemp
George Schuler
G, Hoag
Lewis Cummings
F P Kerwin
W Hatch
A W Bumpus
J A Coates
Fred Whaleben
E L Coates
Kinzur
L S Strong
J E Tuttle
Sol English
J C Fuller
J E Fogle
T E Adams
F J Dion
L Everett
W G Tate
Limestone
A R Moore
J J McIntyre
F M Black
W E Gilbert
M Merkle
Eric Sterling
L M Jackson
LH Sprague
W H Merkle
MEAD
Thomas Mooney
J V Cable
A A Truxel
Henry Ridelsperger
G W Deniston
Frank Hamilton
George Soule
H F Higgins
John Kobley
Pine Grove
T L Putnam
Andrew Johnson
E G Hall
C E Ruland
E J Hale
Walter Thompson
W A Clark
W B Hale
John Spetz
W S Durlin
J B Moore
F W Watt
Horace Eames
Lavern Page
N L Acocks
R D Mead
Wilson McGrew
A M Bennett
Albert Ross
David Tubbs
Robert Donaldson
Charles Whaley
Truman Lilly
Alonzo Mattison
Byron Eldred
Wead
A Secor
S Bryner
J H Pratt
Louis Kracer
J W Downing
R P Gilson
J H Hassinger
W O Skelton
H Roberts
South West
C C Merritt
Fred Wales
Lewis Crippen
Thos
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
K. Clemons
P. O
L Cheney
W E Lee
C D Reno
Sylvester Elkins
M W Bovee
Orin Landers
Robert Anderson
Sugar Grove Township
N W Dupree
A W Jones
Z E Ball
Eva Morton
J O Baker
GU Ward
J P Samuelson
A E Bondeson
Frank Johnson
R T Jones
China
Fehlman BrRo’s
C. H. Hunter & Son
O.h.hunter & Son
Warrehn, PA
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Vavasye Wn
the Mutual Life Insurance
Insurance Department of
State of New York
United Eee
Uhre Casetelty
Insurance Department
Cuanzas A. Prstisr
Robert A. Granniss
Warre R. Gazette
Isaac F
Lambert & Waterhouse
Gen
Pennsylvania
Mutual Life Building
Co. W. Gealy Agent
Mary
Java
Rio
Porto Rico
Japan
Peewee
Second St
Anderson & Salyer
Clothiers and
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Posto, W. Ben, PA
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
G. N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
T. W. McNett
Jacos Keller
Call and
Erie Railroad
United States
Canada
Mexico
Pacific Coast
F. H. Garfield
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