Home Matters in Warren News and Notices
The Warren borough voters will decide in February on issuing bonds to finance a new school building. Dr J T Danforth has moved his dental office within the same block and invites former and new patients. Warren Co Fair Association elected officers for 1897 with the next fair set for September 14 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Danforth
S. Keller’s Sons
Warren Co. Fair Association
L. M. Hazeltine
Warren Brasington
Willis Cowan
F. K. Russell
F. A. Cogswell
Car waiting room planned beside Struthers hotel
The Street Railway Co. vacates the former barber shop room across from the Struthers hotel to renovate it as a waiting room. It promises a major improvement over the prior lack of any waiting area as Robins nest again and calls arise for cars to East side West end Market street North Warren Conewango avenue and Fifth street. Warren is not a quiet country village.
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Struthers Hotel
Warren School Directors Consider Higher Bonded Debt for High School
At the February election Warren voters will decide on a proposition to increase bonded indebtedness by 55000 to fund a new high school building. The board plans immediate site search and construction if approved, citing crowded classrooms and need for the facility.
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Warren
Last Services at Trinity Memorial Church
Large congregations attended the final services in the old Trinity Memorial Church building, longtime home of Warren Episcopal worshipers. Rector Taylor led the morning sermon as a farewell to the sacred space, with Rev. J. T. Russell assisting at both services. Christmas music, praise for the choir, choir-master George A. Way, and organist were notable.
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Trinity Memorial Church
Episcopalians of
Warren
Taylor
J. T. Russell
George A. Way
Warren Personal Notes and Community Updates
Dr McAlpin returns from North Carolina and others plan visits, relocations, and studies in Warren. Notables include Hix at Strathers Hotel on Jan 8. Allen returns from Philadelphia. Knasp heads to Clarion normal school. Miss Gertie King and Mame Be emus travel to New York art school.
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McAlpin
North Carolina
Hix
Strathers Hotel
W. H. Allen, Esq
Philadelphia
Robert Knasp
East Side
Clarion
Normal School
Gertie King
Mame Beemus
New York
Apa Carte
Bradford
Carter
Derrick
Era
G. H. Seager
Exchange Hotel
Bauman
Court Case in Equity Between Carter and Producers Oil Co
Court proceedings continue since last Monday before Judge Noyes and associates. Col J J Carter of Titusville is represented by Wiell Reid and Roberts Carter. defendants by Medard Lee Sherman Walker and Clarence Walker. Trial likely through Saturday. Presbyterian Church approves free seat and pledge plan. committee named to solicit pledges for year. Parmlee re-elected treasurer. new trustees named. Constitution amendment proposed to allow women voting and trustee eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. J. Carter
Titusville
Producers’ Oil Co
Court House
Noyes
Sandstrom and Weaver
Carter
A. Leo Wiell
J. H. Reid
Roberts & Carter
Pittsburg
Medard
Presbyterian Church
W. D. Todd
F. P. Hue
J. N. Craft
E. E. Allen
N.C. Allen
Col
Jas. O. Parmlee
D. I. Ball
J. P. Jefferson
W. A. Talbott
J. W. Kitchen
Church Corporation
W. VD. Brown
Military preparations as Armory readies for inspection
Military matters at the Armory grow lively as Major Windsor plans a preliminary inspection of four battalion companies next week. Co I eyeing Jan 28 inspection date, Capt Wheelock and unit determined to be ready. Billings named 5th Sergeant, Cochran and Carl Wheelock promoted to Corporal. Rumor says 16th regiment to Washington next March to inaugurate Major McKinley, with Co I plans to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Co. I
Wheelock
Corp. Billings
Cochran
Carl Wheelock
16Th Regiment
Washington
McKinley
OuR LAWMAKERS. Town Council meeting actions and appointments
At the regular meeting last Monday evening President Messenger announced Mr Hill's resignation had been withdrawn. The Borough Engineer was instructed to set a new grade along Market street from Fourth to Fifth. The Gas committee may sell unused street lamp posts. Simon Hassett was chosen Policeman for the West End from eight applicants, and Officer Babcock was promoted to Chief of Police. A motion to enforce the state Sunday closing law was adopted. The sewer ordinance was unanimously adopted and three more ordinances were introduced for future action. All relate to snow on roofs and sidewalks. Council adjourned to January 18.
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Messenger
Hill
Market Street
Simon Hassett
West End
Babcock
Grand Clearance Sale at Morck and Kirberger's
Morck and Kirberger announce a grand clearance offering a 20 percent reduction on all watches clocks silverware and general jewelry. Don’t wait come at once for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morck & Kirberger’s
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co Store Displays Fresh Fish
At 28 Water Street Warren the Riverside Fish and Oyster Company showcased fresh shad mackerel bluefish bass and yellow pike with no trouble displaying the goods in the storefront setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Peter
Water St
Warren
Lamp Globe Purchase Caution Echoes FEHLMANS' Advice
A humorous note warns readers not to buy a peetake sod or lamp globe before seeing FEHLMANS'. The fragment suggests checking local shop offerings and endorses_FEHLMANS'_recommendations as prior to any purchase.
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Fehlmans
Time to live better and do now good
Philo urges right actions today and urges letting go of grudges and answering letters. The column cites local commerce notes and events, including sales at Allen Shoe Store, charitable giving for Armenians, a new calendar from Citizens National Bank, and a promotion from Dixson's Grade Drug. It mentions Warren street rail improvements, a new Erie judge, hunting season closure, and local industry and church news.
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Philo
Inquirer
Allen
Liberty St
Enix
Citizens National Bank
Dixson
the Mirror
Warren
Warren Street Railway Co
Conewango Township
Borough
North
Erie County
Emory A. Walling
Court House
Gunnison
M’s’g Co
Louis Olds
Youngsville
M. E
George Northrup
The
Maccabees
Braddock
Blue Eye Oil Co
Garland
Corry
Tiona
Mai
Clean
W. A. Field
Johnsonburg Press
Papa
Mamma
County officers sworn in at court house inauguration
Last Monday forenoon the new county officers were sworn in by Judge Noyes. Recorder McCray named Miss E. G. Akeley as deputy. County Commissioners chose John F. Rounce as Chairman and reappointed F. B. Jackson Clerk and W. W. Wilbur Attorney. Associate Judge Z. T. Weaver took seat. New County Auditors began duties and will report about Feb. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Noyes
McCray
E. G. Akeley
John F. Rounce
F. B. Jackson
W. W. Wilbur
Valentine
Rouse Hospital
Warrenboro
Z. T. Weaver
Clarendon
Huntington
Week of Prayer Observed in Warren Churches
The Week of Prayer is observed in Warren with evening services at the two Methodist churches plus the Presbyterian and Baptist churches. No services next Saturday evening. At the First M E Church earnest sermons are preached each evening by Pastor Edmunds with choir singing. Revival services are expected to continue next week and all church members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Presbyterian
M. E
Edmunds
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. advertises oysters and fish
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co in the Baltzinger block promotes seafood with George Smith as manager. The piece also notes lamp of the land and a Mil er at FEHLMANS. At Allen Shoe Store on Liberty Street, a $5 Tan Shoe is offered for $2.50, with offers ending soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Baltzinger Block
George Smith
Allen Shoe
Liberty St
Sketches in Crude Oil by John J. McLaurin reviewed
A lively favorable notice of John J. McLaurin’s Sketches in Crude Oil. The volume traces petroleum from ancient times to the modern Pennsylvania oil fields and offers anecdotal portraits of early operators and fortunes. Readers, especially oil men, are urged to read it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McLaurin
Adam
Mr. McLaurin
Pennsylvania
Post Office Key Redemption Under New Order
A recent Post Office Department order requires postmasters to call in and redeem all lock box keys after deposits. If you hold a key with ten cents, bring it to the post office to redeem it and you may return it for twenty cents. The exchange effectively pays the key holder thirty cents plus a receipt. The rule applies to offices not in Government buildings. Warren post office will not exchange until headquarters issues orders and blanks. patrons should await public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Warren Post Office
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy by Cheney Co
An advertisement states catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and urges internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, taken internally, purifies blood and mucous surfaces. Described as a regular prescription by physicians, it combines two ingredients for strong results. Send for testimonials. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Tolledo
Dauggists
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promise
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases with the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims rapid relief for back pain and urinary issues, stopping water retention. Sold by Noyes Drag Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes Drag Store
Warren
Property Transfers In Warren and Surrounding Areas
A list of real estate transactions shows Elizabeth B. Rogers and others selling to Julia L. Neill in Warren and nearby towns for sums including 5900, 100, 1250, 15000, 6500, 600, 30, 1000, and 800 with various buyers and property locations such as Warren Sheffield Conenango Pittsfield and Tidioute. Several entries note valuable considerations or general conveyances without stated amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth B. Rogers
Julia L. Neill
Warren
B. W. Rogers
Julia L. Neill Warren
Richard L. Willis
E. M. Hollis
Columbia
Michael J. Weidert
Josephine O’donnell
Sheffield
Mary Friday
Julia
Weidert
Eliza L Henry
Chas
Walter Smith
Fred Morck
M. J. Weidert
First Nat. Bank
Val. Con
Elisha Thomas
J. E. Westling
Conenango
J.D. Noel
Wm. H. Seeley
Pittsfield
Pleasantville and Creek Meeting Continue Amid Singing
Fenton of Pleasantville and Mrs Gilson of Creek continue well attended meetings with fine singing drawing many listeners. Mrs Sarepta Bull died January 1 1897 after a weeks long illness aged 58. funeral at Stilson Hill led by Prof White Sugar Grove. husband daughter two sons survive. Also noted is the Chase family from Washington State and their son Frank who built a boat named the X Ray with a companion, signaling future fame in boat building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Wm. Pike
David Chase
Washington State
Frank
Postal Cards and Cough Remedy Endorsements
A collage of Old World quips and product appeals cites Ayer’s Pills and Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia and liver issues. Vendors Hecker Bros and Morris & Mullen push Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy amid chatter on weathered proverbs and local humor.
Soldiers' Monument plea to new county commissioners
Amorous letter urges commissioners to approve a $9,000 Soldiers' Monument to honor county soldiers who died in the Civil War. The writer cites four grand juries' favorable recommendations and argues the monument would educate future generations, reflect local patriotism, and memorialize fallen county men who served with distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Amor Patriar
Local Notes From Dugall Jan 4 Guests and Visits
Frank Price and family stayed with Chas Price. Rev F A Peterson and daughter visited Mrs Jones. Ammie Anderson recovering from pneumonia at Mrs Jones's hopes to be up soon. A O R called on Mrs A Priest. Alice Johnson of Jamestown home on vacation. F Erickson and wife visited Sheffield. Clara Nelson and Tosa Spetz returned to Kinzua after two weeks vacation.
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Clara Nelson
Tosa Spetz
Kinzua
A Just Decision. Tree owners rights upheld in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirms Bucks County sentences against telegraph company workers who cut shade trees on Dr. John Marshall’s land to add poles and wires. Each man is fined $50 or 50 days imprisonment for destruction. They argued the trees were necessary for the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
John Marshall
Bucks County
Dr. Marshall
Florida as winter sports paradise advertised by railroad tours
The Florida climate and sport offerings are extolled as unrivaled for anglers, hunters, and explorers. Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company advertises four personally conducted tours during 1897 with two week stays, January 2, February 23, and March 9 departures, return by May 31 on regular trains for $48 from New York and Philadelphia, with booking through offices led by W. Assistant General Passenger Agt at Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Tanonton
Cke
Cahrem Tite
Broad Street
Philadel
Farmers Institutes in Warren county January sessions
The Department of Agriculture will send three speakers to Warren county for the January Farmers Institutes. Ackley opens January 13, Sugar Grove January 15. Topics cover farming emphasis, dairy cows, farm fertility, road taxes, and agricultural education. Open to all interested, with a question box and full programs available from local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Department of Agriculture
Col
J. A. Woodward
C. L. Peck
J. F. McCormick
Ackley Institute
Sugar Grove Institute
Col. J. A. Woodward
T. M. Howard
Ackley
Chas. Jagger
Sugar Grove
R. J. Weld
County Board of Managers
State College
Inauguration Excursion Fares By Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to Washington for March 1 to 4 for the McKinley inauguration. Rates from New York 8 dollars, Philadelphia 5.40, Baltimore 1.60, Harrisburg 5.06, Williamsport 8.79, Buffalo 11.20, Rochester 10.48, Altoona and Pittsburg 10.00, with reduced rates from other stations.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
McKinley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Buffalo
Rochester
Altoona
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
National Capital
Envelopes With Return Request Card Offered
Business note urges printing return within five or ten days on envel opes. If no request appears, Postmaster may keep them for 30 days before returning. Envelopes cost little more with card and spare business people annoyance. Mar office stocks envelopes and the type and workmen. Call to place an order.
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Mar
N. K. Wendlebøe Framing Specialists New Mouldings
N K Wendleboe offers picture framing as a specialty with newly arrived mouldings and inviting customers to call and view. Prices are included in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Wendelboe
N. K. Wendleboe
Amd
Cure Your Stomach with South American Nervine
An advertisement promises a miracle cure for weak stomachs and nervines from FEHLMAN Bros at Eyes Drug Store in Warren Pa. It claims the remedy never fails, guarantees instant relief, and travels with optimistic testimonials, ending with a market boast about goods and lighting products from Miller lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyes
Warren
Tours to California Through 1897 Pullman Palace Cars
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes annual tours to California with through trains from New York to the Pacific Coast. Three itineraries depart January 27, February 24, and March 27, 1897, including five weeks, four weeks, or nine months return options. Passes pass via St Louis, Santa Fe, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago and Omaha. Rates range from 210 to 350 dollars round trip with one way at 150. Contact ticket offices or George W. Boyd at Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
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California
Italy
America
Pacific
Sierras
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
San Diego
St. Louis
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
Chicago
Mammoth Cave
New Orleans
Crescent City
Omaha
Colorado Region
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Garden of the Gods
Pennsylvania
George W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Erie Railroad Ticket Sale For California and South
The Erie Railroad offers excursion tickets at reduced prices to California Florida Georgia and other southern states sold at principal offices. Tickets allow one route there and return by another. Pullman Tourist sleepers run to California with second class passage. Contact local Erie ticket agent or Division Passenger Agent F H Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
California
Florida
Georgia
Erie
F. H. Garfield
Repair and alteration by Mrs Casemere
Mrs Casemere offers garment repairs at 305 Second St next to the Main office. Prices are low and work is described as first class with skilled seamstress abilities to sew rips and apply patches, improving the look beyond the original purchase.
Local Prices Listed For Staples In A Seeming Advertising Sheet
An old line of OCR text shows price listings for common goods such as sugar coffee gran corn meal and molasses with garbled spacing and repeated nonsense terms. The fragment implies a dealer’s price sheet or advertisement from a period catalog or market notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Lizzie Lesser
Europe
New York City
Amman Bros
Diamond Block
Joseph F. Matt
N. Y
Carver House
Northrop
Fletcher Parker
Schofield
Boston
Eigen
Niagara Falls
Mrs. Beck
George Davies
J. M. Davies
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
McAlpin & Stuart
Third Street
Matt
Isaac H. Hiller
Frewsburg
Geo. H. Dunham
Pleasantville
George
Warren News
R. F. van Doorn
Struthers Iron Works
Pond Beach
Senator Shortt
Parshall
Marshall Parshall
Hill Military School
Pottstown
Esther
Miss Johnson
Queen
Mordecai
Busy Reader
E. N. Smith
Pres. C. A. S
Fehlman Bros
Mart
Ayer
Ayer’s
China
Oil City
Venan County
Ntlemen
Hall
Mary
Kremis
Mercer County
Hecker Bros. &Co
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B.field
Chamberlain
Abner Mercer
Dilworthtown
Chester County
Hunt
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Qielespie — Petenson
J. W. Smith
HL. M. Gillespie
Irvineton
Sophia L. Peterson
Pleasant
Hessel
SuiTa
Erastus B. Heasel
Catherine I. Smith
London
Ontario
Hvultmman—Larson
Jamestown, N. Y
Julius Lincoln
Carl John Hultman
Christine E. Larson
Ludlow
Farmers’ Institutes
Chipmunk
Watsonville
Benwood
Monroe County
Ohio
Reibold
Butler Field
Mannington
West Virginia
Smith
Miller
Warren Retail Markets
Fehlman
Ty Wari
EN Dealers
Eeeneseeces
Peeces Ces
Seapesenseecaieneseesese
Hunter’s
Icos
Q. H. Hunter
Second St
Fehlman's
Crockery
Globes
Bro’s
Great Cash Grocery
Arbuckle’s
Waters Block
Postoffice
John F. Tile
Perey D. Clark
Warren, Penn’a
Anne
Lovina
Columbus
Seontesibo
WW. Jarvis
W. HH. Zaran
New Beck Block
Allen’s Shoe Store
H. S. Thomas
Telephone
TOF
Rowland & Sons
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland, JE
Ee Printing
Promptnesa
Carmotto
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