Pennsylvania Gas Co Elects Officers at Warren Meeting
The Penna. Gas Co held its annual meeting in Warren on January 19 naming C. N. Payne as president J. P. Jefferson as vice president J. R. Campbell as treasurer W. H. Filler as secretary and assistant treasurer and listing directors C. N. Payne Joseph Seep E. Strong William Fleming H. A. Jamieson Jerry Crary J. C. Brady and J. C. McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna. Gas Co
Warren
C. N. Payne
J. P. Jefferson
J. R. Campbell
W. H. Filler
Joseph Seep
E. Strong
William Fleming
H. A. Jamieson
Jerry Crary
J.C. Brady
J.C. McKinney
Warren Ministers Refuse Sunday Funeral Services
At a Warren Ministerial Association meeting held last Saturday, resolutions were adopted stating unwillingness to officiate at Sunday funerals except in real necessity. The association also asks that the minister be consulted regarding the funeral time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ministerial Association
Epworth League Meeting Tonight At First M E Church
Public invited to Epworth League literary meeting at the First M E Church this Thursday evening at 7 30 Rev A R Taylor will present his Kipling paper drawing praise from Shakespeare Club member Mr Robertson will sing Danny Deever likely to thrill the audience
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the
M. E. Church
A. R. Taylor
Kipling
Shakespeare Club
Verdicts favoring defendants and plaintiffs in county court cases
The jury returned verdicts last Thursday in Wiggins versus Harmon estate for the defendant. George Dalrymple et al versus Ben Bailey favored the plaintiff. C E Carlson versus Thomas Farnsworth awarded the plaintiff 51.60. James Logan versus G W French awarded 69.38 to the plaintiff. Charles Uttica versus Jas Dove also favored the plaintiff. Court adjourned Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins
Harmon Estate
George Dalrymple
Charles Uttica
Jas. Dove
Poor Apple Quality and High Prices in Warren
In Warren, apples are scarce and costly, a contrast to 1896 when trees bore heavily. Pine Grove leads in tree count and fruit quality, with Emerson Hale owning 1000 trees and other growers like A. E. Briggs, Mr. McCoy, and Jacob Conarro expanding plantings. Farmers have modernized orchards and weeded old trees, signaling a strong future yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
England
Warren County
Pine Grove
Emerson Hale
A. E. Briggs
Mr. McCoy
Jacob Conarro
Watson Township
Warren Borough Council Hearing Sees Repairs and Lighting Plan
Regular meeting January 19 reports final settlement with East side sewer contractor E H Post. Struthers Hose Co. house repairs and a hose nozzle required. Borough to pay gas bills for the hose house. Lighting contract committee appointed. General sewer ordinance authorized. Warren State Hospital disposal relation note sent. Muscial Teat features Woodcock Lamond and McGee February 1 at the Presbyterian church with Conewango club support and tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
Capt
Borchers
E. H. Post
East Side
Struthers Hose Co
Struthers Hose House
Trushel
Cable
O’neil
Brann
Conarro
Burgess Steber
Warren State Hospital
Conewango Creek
Citizens
Warren
New Presbyterian Church
W. H. Woodcock
Garden City Cathedral
Long Island
Harold McGee
New York City
Felix Lamond
Alexander Palace
London
Mr. Woodcock
Conewango Club
Prof. Woodcock
Canada
Out of
Carr Whilan
Ice tragedy and quiet crowd awe in small town
In a Somerville Journal scene the crowd reacts as a man in a crowd skates and removes his skates leading to a somber mood. The column then lists local notices from January including a variety of society events, appointments, and upcoming performances across Warren and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Grange Benefit Meeting Set for Farmington on Feb 10 1898
The Valley Grange organizes a program of talks and singing with introductions by Sister Agnes Franklin and D Vinton. Sessions cover questions on education, farming, and household solvency with multiple openings by local members. Lunch baskets requested and tea served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Agnes Franklin
D. ¥. Vinton
Valley Grange
Lyman Root
Sugar Grove
J. A. Firth
A. B. Dakin
Freehold
H. A. Bradley
Ackley
George Bates
Brokenstraw
Wm. Starret
North Warren
Sophia Nickerson
Farmington Grange
Grange
Local Officers and Primary Results Reported
The Republican primaries will be held next Saturday from 4 to 8 P M at polling places. Democratic results list county and ward officials including Beshlin Gru ber Keegan Leonhart O'Donnell Weaver Hill Ott Mooney Schwing Sullivan Lesser Offerle Humphrey Wits Frantz. Meyer restaurant on Liberty Street sold to Mike Schwing who will operate it with meals served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
Harry M. Beshlin
A. A. Riwa
Second Ward
Godfrey Gruber
William Keegan
J. J. Leonhart
J. L. O'Donnell
J. K Weaver
Tg Jst
Meyer
Liberty Street
Mike Schwing
Pete Vecall
Wrightsville Local Notes and Social Routines
Thunderstorm observed on Jan 12 alongside reminiscences of two storms. Mr and Mrs Warren Chipman head to Youngsville for winter with their son. Local visits include G J and Calvin Wright to Warren and Sheffield. Residents welcome visitors Rev and Mrs W H Fenton and Mrs A Tuttle with Mr and Mrs Thomas Haliday from Youngsville. Community events feature sewing society supper for Rev Baldwin, basket dance, oyster supper and dance, and Rebekah daughters’ supper. Epworth League delegates Olive Wright Eunice Wright Alfa Hallam N F Wright and C H Haulpin attend Spring Creek convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Warren Chipman
Youngsville
Do. W. Wynn
F. M. Thompson
C. K. Haupin
Fred Sliter
D. Boone
George Yates
Henry Ford
Verne Page
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Panama
G. J
Calvin Wright
Warren
Sheffield
W. H. Fenton
Pleasantville
A. Tuttle
Thomas Haliday
C. L. Wright
Fenton
Cross
Sherman
N. Y
Phillis
Masonic and civic notices mark Jan funeral and local events
Funeral services for Frank Butler were held Thursday afternoon with Rev. E. H. Jones delivering the sermon at the M E church. Maccabees Odd Fellows and Jr C U A M held cemetery services. Schools closed for the day. Also noted are illness of Mary Daniels, Maccabees installation, a Griffin House supper, a lost Irish setter, and local visits by Corydon and Sugar Run residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butler
E. H. Jones
M. E. Church
Maccabees, Odd Fellows
Butler
M. J. Johnston
Mary Daniels
George Odell
Corydon
Means
Kate Morrison
John Erikson
John Clawson
Campbell
Dalrymple House
C. D. Clawson
Walter Newton
Sugar Run
Keene at Library Hall in Othello with Hanford troupe
Tragedian Thomas W. Keene appears Friday night January 21 at Library Hall in Othello. He performs under Charles B. Hanford’s direction with a large capable company in classic plays. The association promises mutual benefit and strong audience appeal as seats go on sale now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library
Thomas W. Keene
Charles B. Hanford
Warren veterans install R. H. Kinnear Post officers in Youngsville
In Youngsville last Monday evening Warren veterans of the R. H. Kinnear Post 632 G A R were formally installed by Post Commander R H Smith of Warren. Officers include G H Pierson commander B Schnell jr vice commander George R Weaver chaplain Ulysses Mead adjutant H C Kinnear quartermaster L J Kinnear officer of day R A Hodges officer of guard J C Nuttall. A public gathering heard a tribute from John A Day as the post received a specimen of old glory and a banquet followed staged by Youngsville ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Warren
R. H. Kinnear
R. H. Smith
J. R. Mitchell
C. A. Waters
W. J. Alexander
T. O. Slater
N.S. Falconer
L. T. Borchers
W. D. Winton
John. A. Day
Physical Training in Public Schools Led by Women Directors
Demorest's Magazine February issue presents a comprehensive article on physical culture in public schools. It notes that the program is organized largely under women directors and includes eleven illustrations of directors and children performing exercises from New York schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest’s
New York
Property Transfers in Warren and Nearby Towns Reported
Sugar Grove lists a $500 transfer to Warren Water Co. by L. D. Wetmore et al. Harry Barnhart and wife transfer for $950 to Chas. Barnhart in Warren. Christina P. Fuellhart sells for $10,000 to A. Dunn et al in Deerfield. A. B. Brink et al to Kinzua Pad Co. ltd in Kinzua for $200. Kinzua Hall Assoc. to Kinzua Lodge No. 373 LO. O. F. in Kinzua for $190. C. Bean et al to J. C. McBride in Mead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
L. D. Wetmore
Warren Water Co
Warren, Val. Con
Harry Barnhart
Chas. Barnhart
Warren
Christina P. Fuellhart
A. Dunn
C. Bean
J. C. McBride
Mead
Married couples unite in Millersville and Frewsburg ceremonies
In Millersville Pennsylvania on January 13 1898 at St Pauls Lutheran church Rev Fred Wackernagle officiated the marriage of Rev A B Markley of Warren and Emma Sohns of Millersville a reception followed at the brides parents home The couple are expected to travel to Warren today and attend a reception Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Schimmelpfeng The Mall offers congratulations Also in Frewsburg New York January 13 1898 Fred L French of Russell wed Jessie Barnes and Arthur Young of Russell wed Clara Barnes both at the same ceremony performed by Rev J S Perry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hunter
Corry
KE. Bowie
Bradford
Warren County
L. D.wetmore
James Ball
Sugar Grove
Wm. Cadman
Youngsville
Emma B. Chapel
Charles B. Ayres
D. J. Chapel
Third Street
W. B. Benedict
Titusville Herald
Illustrated
Buffalo Express
J. Preston Forbes
Stella Sutton
Warren
Jamestown News
C. H
G. L. Noyes
Jerome B. Fisher
Jamestown
The
Elks
Grand Lodge of Elks
New Orleans
J. G. Curtis
D. Curtis
B. V. Harrison
Geo. M. Heintz
Tunner Wild
W. Fred
Warren P. D
Kate
Dunkirk
Hicks
BuTter County
W. H. Pickett
Pickett
Clemons
Robert Henderson
Judge Sandstrom
Aleck Erickson
W. P. Michell
Charlie Lee
Mary E. Lease
Kansas
State Hospital
Tyson
Y.M.C. A
Curwen
Virgil O. Bove
Marietta
Dorothy Schiller
Youngstown
L. M. Boyer
Evangelical Church of
Jacob Keller
Jake
England
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Chas. Schimmelfeng
French—Barnes
Frewsburg
N. Y
J.S. Perry
Fred L. French
Russell
Jessie Barnes
Glade Run
Young—Barnes
Arthur Young
Clara Barnes
Allen and Olmstead Obituaries and 1898 Meat Prices
Obituaries note Zurial Allen, 75, of Lander Pa, and S M Olmstead, 78, of Spring Creek Pa, along with a Sederstrom obituary in Warren Pa. The piece also reports Armour meat prices in New Castle Pa with items ranging from sirloin at 8 cents to veal roast at 6 cents, and ends with a calendar of 1898 dates and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Lander
Zurial Allen
The
MAIL
Warren
New Castle
Armour & Co
Chicago
Deacon's Daughter to Play in Warren on Jan 26
The roaring farce comedy The Deacon's Daughter will be staged in Warren on Wednesday January 26 with the same cast and original scenery as in New York and other cities. The play promises thrilling climaxes and sensational situations interspersed with popular songs medleys and dances. Despite the high company costs there will be no price increases for this engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Lillian Kennedy
Western Pennsylvania Press Club
Erie
International League of Press Clubs
New Orleans
W. P. Atkinson
Erie Herald
P. C. Boyle
Oil City
Lucius Rogers Kane
Ada Cable
Erie Messenger-Graphic
Colcord
Couderspert-journal
Elk County
Pennsylvania
United States
County of
Elk
Philadelphia and Erie
Clermont
Pennsylvania R. R
Loren B. Sessions
Panama
N. Y
Buffalo Morning Express
New York
Chicago
Express
Warren
New York City
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers $100 Reward
An old advertisement claims a $100 reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The text lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo as proprietor and notes endorsements from several local wholesalers. It describes the remedy as an internal treatment affecting blood and mucous membranes and lists price at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Est & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Money Box Sale Postponed to February 12
The sale by O. H. Hunter & Son of the Money Box items, originally set for January 12, is postponed to February 12. About 600 keys remain to be given away in the new quarters. The firm advertises the cheapest dry goods in Warren at 1312. O. H. Hunter & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Hunter & Son
Warren
Wallpaper stock at W A Rowland & Sons Warren
W A Rowland & Sons offer the largest and most complete wall paper stock in Warren with new designs constantly added. Before buying, customers should inspect the stock at Exchange block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Penfield Carpet Cleaning advertises services in Warren
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They take up, clean and lay carpets and guarantee satisfaction. Orders may be left at Mansion House, A A Davis & Co 308 Second Street, Warren Steam Laundry 6 10 Penna Avenue, Riwa Stevens Rogers block, or J S Bayer 440 Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A.A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
Laxa Tea Advertises Simple Tonic and Coupons
Advert says Laxa Tea acts as a tonic and builds up the system with plain simple effectiveness. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists in 10 and 25 cent sizes with a free sample. Also notes a Miller lamp claim and Get tickets for clocks silverware and hat racks at C Smith & Son's Shoe Store with cash purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith & Son
Money to Loan on Mortgages at Building and Loan
Easy terms available from the Warren Building and Loan Association in Warren Pa offering loans on mortgages with straightforward conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aing Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren, Pa
Warren Pa. drugstore ads push wares and tailor services
Comfort, ease and cone cures claim Warren druggists sell elixirs at 15 cents a bottle and Kellar the Tailor hawks late styles. Ferlman Bros invites shoppers to inspect a large stock and distinctive dinnerware. Noyes Drug Store advertises On's Anti Diuretic for children and adults at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Noyes Drug Store
Erie Railroad Promotes Wide Route Tickets
The Erie Railroad offers through tickets to all U S, Canada and Mexico points by rail or water. Special Klondike line tickets available with routes and rates provided by agents. Solid New York to Chicago service with Pullman cars and Pacific coast second class travel. Round trip excursions to Pacific coast, Mexico and Southern points on sale. Details from F H Garfield Jamestown NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
United States
Canada
Mexico
Erie
Pacific Coast
F.H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Personally Conducted Tours Open Florida California Route
California travel is revolutionized by Pennsylvania Railroad Personally Conducted Tours. The next tour leaves New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg on Thursday Jan 27 visiting St. Louis El Paso San Diego Riverside Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Barbara Monterey San Francisco Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Colorado Springs Manitou Denver and more. Round trip including meals hotel transfers and Pullman accommodations costs 310 from all eastern stations with four weeks California stay 125 extra. An experienced chaperon accompanies the party for women travelers. Inquiries to Tourist Agent 1196 Broadway New York or Geo W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
California
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
el Paso
San Diego
Riverside
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
Monterey
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Denver
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street
Florida Tour By Pennsylvania Railroad Promises Climate and Sport
Florida offers sea and river scenery, hunting and boating, inviting nature lovers and explorers. The first Jacksonville tour departs New York Tuesday Jan 25 for two weeks in Florida aboard a special Pennsylvania Railroad train. Excursion tickets include rail transport, Pullman berth and meals. rates from New York 50, Philadelphia 48, Canada 52.85, Erie 54.85, Wilkes-Barre 50.30, Pittsburgh 53, with proportionate rates from other points. Tickets and itineraries available from 1196 Broadway New York or Geo. W. Boyd Philadelphia Broad Street Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
Jacksonville
New York
Philadelphia
Cananda
Erie
Wilkesbarre
Pittsburg
Broadway
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
New York Money Market and Produce Prices
Market report from New York shows money on call at 2 1/4 percent, prime mercantile paper 3 4 percent, sterling bills at quoted demand and 60 day rates. Exchange figures for bankers’ bills, commercial papers, and silver prices listed. Produce market notes city mills patent and winter grades with price ranges for flour, including Minnesota patents and bakers grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New York
City Mills
Winter
Winter Straits
Minnesota
Winter clothing ad at Second and Liberty stalls
The notice urges thrift and steady work while promoting Jacob Keller the Tailor. It advertises latest winter styles and urges customers to buy clothing locally at his shop on Second and Liberty streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
South American Nervine Promises Quick Cure
Advertises South American Nervine as a universal cure for a weak stomach and nervous conditions. Claims endless success and immediate results, with sales through Hertzel & Saner, druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Fehiman Bros Seeks Customers with Glassware and Oysters
All china and decorated ware will be sold regardless of cost at Fehliman Bros. Jacob Keller the Tailor moved to the corner room and invites visits. Choice bon bons and vases in Bohemian and Venetian glass also at Fehliman Bros. Riverside Fish and Co. handles oysters and fish with George Smith as manager. 500 men urged to get a suit from Keller the Tailor and view late clothing arrivals. One quartz white china pitcher advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bro’s
Fehlman Bros
Riverside Fish and Co
Corner Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Keller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Ed Clemon
Trinity Church Choir
Geo. A. Way
Columbian Athletic Club of
Charles Knabb
George Muir
R. E. Ward
P. H. Burke
E. D. Walker
Harper Critchlow
Thomas Bright
Tiona
HiLy
Struthers Hotel
Hepburn
Rogers Block
Pennsylvania Association of School Directors
Harrisburg
D. L. Gerould
Brooks Locomotive Works
Alice Young
Patton
Wm. Helsel
West Water Street
Om City
Pomona
Ann Falconer
Flora Alma Duprey
Salome Smith
Brokenstraw Grange
N. Siggins
A. Maurer
J. A. Akins
M. Croll
Ann Siggins
G. P. Mead
M. Crocker
R. B. Davis
F. E. Weaver
Flora
T. H. Russell
Anna Mourer
Ceres
L. Duprey
Sederstrom
Winson
Kellar
Mart
China
C. H. Hunter & Son
O.h.hunter & Son
SALE
Second St
First Nat's Bank
Salyer
Clothiers, Tailors and Furnishers
Liberty St
Market Report
F.o.b
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Western
F. O
Northern
Duluth
Western Creamery
Do Factory
Elgins
State Dairy
Do Creamery
State
Buffalo Provision Market
van Best
Graham
Canada and Western
East Buffalo
Cat
Bivchpouiblly
Matee
Water St
Jarvis
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G.N. Parmlee
Tote Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
G. N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
the Warren Savings Bank
Eveenens
A. J. Hazeltine
W. Ae
B. Bosworth
G. H. Jackson
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