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Warren Mail

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1897

Page

3

Warren Mail Home Matters Wide ranging items

A mix of small notices includes for sale a Franklin typewriter, a novel storm report with heavy January snow, Warren post office profits and money orders for 1896, the Carter Equity case in county court, and a warning about speeding freight trains through town on Fourth street citing a 20 miles per hour limit.

Carter Equity Warren County Court Messrs W. E Rice J. H. Reed Fourth Street

Warren Firemen Relief Association Adopts Charter and Elected Officers

The Warren Firemen's Relief Association met last Monday evening and adopted a charter and by laws. Officers elected include President J. W. Crawford, Vice President T. W. Leonhart, Secretary R. J. Sullivan, Treasurer A. E. Boeschlin, and Directors C. H. Smith, G. W. Bower, R. G. Walkerman, F. E. Falconer, Dan O'Hern, and 8. W. Waters.

Warren Firemen’s Relief Association J. W. Crawford T. W. Leonhart R. J. Sullivan A. E. Boeschlin C. H. Smith G. W. Bower R. G. Walkerman F. E. Falconer Dan O’hern 8. W. Waters

City Fathers Meet in Regular Session

Regular meeting held Monday January 18 with all members present except Borchers and Hegerty. Violations of borough laws referred to Burgess. Sidewalk committee reports borough not liable for Mrs Rossell injury on Penn Ave near the laundry. Clerk instructed to notify Warren Street B. Y. Co. to gravel its track north of Market Street. Four bills ordered paid before adjournment to February 1.

Borchers and Hegerty Rossell Penn’a Warren Street B’y Co Market Street

Armory inspection of Company I ends with praised officers

Major Windsor led a Saturday inspection at the Armory under Col Hulings orders. Capt Wheelock and Lts Clark and Cook directed drill with precision, earning good marks for state property and command appearance. Non commissioned officers praised as the best in the battalion.

Windsor Hulings Wheelock Clark Cook D. Emery Bradford Battallion

Warren Notes and Local Notices Include Oil Deals and Affairs

Local items report sales of 88e and 98 cent goods, travel for several residents to Florida and California, and trips to Philadelphia and New York. Meetings, notaries confirmed, obituaries, entertainment plans, and a slate of civic notes from Meadville to Warren, with oil land purchases and gas company actions.

Queen Esther is staged with new solos and costumes

Next week January 28 29 library hall Warren readers will see Queen Esther expanded with new solos and choruses. Miss Johnson of Bradford will sing Esther with high praise, and Mrs Eugene Mitchell joins musical circles locally. Other soloists include Miss Daisy Peck and Miss O Donnell with a strong Warren orchestra and Madam Galloway directing the production and its expensive biblical era costumes.

Queen Esther Warren Library Hall Johnson Bradford Esther Eugene Mitchell Daisy Peck Grand Valley Madam Galloway Mrs. O'Donnell Brown Mair Bell Messrs McAlpin Messenger Smith Chapel Steber Chas D. Crandall W. A. Alexander J. N. Myers Warren Orchetra

Library Legislation Promoted for Free Pennsylvania Libraries

Western Pennsylvania Library Club in Allegheny urges state legislation to establish free public libraries and expand traveling libraries. A three member committee will draft a general library law plan as Pennsylvania ranks low per capita books. CHAUTAUQUA Trustees in Buffalo elect officers and report 1896 receipts about 117000 dollars with strong Chautauqua programs.

Western Pennsylvania Library Club Allegheny Pennsylvania Friends of Libraries Chautauqua Trustees of the Chautauqua Assembly Buffalo Lewis Miller Akron John H. Vincent Topeka Kan Clem Studebaker South Bend Ind E. G. Dusenbury Portville J. T. Edwards McDonough E. A. Skinner Westfield

Mass Meeting Celebrates Warren Union School 40th Anniversary

A large crowd gathered in Library Hall for Warren Union School's 40th anniversary on January 20 1897. President D I Ball led the meeting which adopted resolutions endorsing the recent England America arbitration peace treaty.

Warren Union School Library Hall Twining W. L. MacGowan R. H. Smith Blanche M. Hawkins H. M. Putnam M. I. Flower R. W. Taylor Alabama Warren Jamestown Mary E Fletcher N. C. Schaeffer Penna Arion Mandolin and Guitar Club C. H. Noyes D. I. Ball Noyes England America

Pennsylvania Railroad Announces Transcontinental Tour to California

A Pennsylvania Railroad personally conducted tour leaves Jersey City at 8:13 AM on Wednesday January 27 for San Diego California. The five week Pacific coast excursion visits Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Barbara Del Monte and Mt Hamilton with coast to Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs and Manitou on return. Tickets include rail and Pullman accommodations meals carriage drives and hotel stays priced at 310 dollars from eastern stations. Applications are through the Tourist Agent at 1196 Broadway New York or Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.

Pullman Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad San Diego California Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pacific Coast American The Waldorf St. Louis Kansas City Las Vegas Hot Springs Santa Fe East Los Angeles Pasadena Pittsburg Broadway New York Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Philadel- D

Dixson's Grade Drug and Variety Store Ad Lineup

Complete line of Pure Drugs Medicines and Chemicals at Dixson's Grade Drug and Variety Store. Prices reasonable quality the best.

Dixson’s Grade Drug and Variety Store

Grand Clearance Sale at Merck and Kirberger

The store advertises a grand clearance at Merck and Kirberger offering 20 percent off all watches clocks silverware and general jewelry. Shoppers are urged to come at once.

Merck & Kirberger’s

Estate Transfers in Warren County January 1807 List

Property deeds show transfers from Ernest W. Clement and others to numerous buyers across towns like Pittafield, Kinzus, Bear Lake, Elk, Columbus, Pine Grove, Warren and more. Amounts range from $1 to $3,000 with many parcels named Glade, Bear Lake, Tidioute, and Connewango.

Ernest W. Clement Chas. F. Lewis E. Baird Ruth A. Barry Bear Leke Ingeman Nilson Charles Olson Elk John Freeman Ellen Freeman Brokenstraw C. B. Willey Jacob Garner Glade Geo. Wedin Joseph Hare Isabelle Baker Bridget Sullivan Columbus H. L. Gordon Ellen Cady Ayer May F. Stone Geo. Arnold Pine Grove John Hunter John S. Conroe Tidioute Julia Carlson John A. Hill Conéwango B. F. Shamburg Bryan South West S.S. Bryan W. M. Kightlinger Webb Horton Sylvester Rous Warren R. Carr Bear Lake Almira E. Webster Jos Mary Offerle Warren W. R. Elston W. W. Winger Clarendon Edith Ehrhardt Ella Still G. E. Dennigan Wm. H. Rich H. Clarence Rich Albert Dunn Tidioute Water

Farmers Institutes at Ackley Station Pa

The Ackley Grange hosted a Warren county Farmers Institute with sessions on fertilizers dairy cattle and road building. Speakers from the State College of Agriculture and local experts advised on mixed dairy herds and practical farming, with emphasis on better roads and cash road taxes.

Farmers’ Institutes Ackley Jerry Rusk Farmers’ Institute Ackley Station Ackley Grange Pennsylvania Warren County State College of Agriculture W. W. Wilson T. M. Howard J. Young George Arnold Wm. Brown Phoebe Arnold Wm. Clark Freedom Bennett Department of Agriculture of Pennsylvania R. J. Weld Weld C. L. Peck Coudersport Durham Jersey Ayrshire Col J. A. Woodard Howard B. B. Lord Sinclairville N. Y

Warren Borough School Directors Leap to Reelect Two

The Matt reprints last Monday’s news noting two incumbents Mrs D Cowan and Mrs W J Richards are the two to be elected this year. Both have served as teachers and directors with attention to duties, Richards as Secretary, and are praised as competent and popular.

Warren Boro D. Cowan W. J. Richards Richards Ublicans

Buffalo Express Named Among Best Papers In New York State

The passage lauds the Buffalo Express as one of the best papers in New York State and the country, noting its price of 50 cents a month as cheaper than many contemporaries. It argues that a lack of daily papers leaves families behind, contrasting quality and value among newspapers.

Times Buffalo Express New York State

Job Printing Notice From Mary Offices

The notice advertises affordable job printing services offered by the Mary offices. It highlights quality work at low prices and invites readers to place orders for prints and documents.

Youngsville Notes on Elections Industry and Revivals

In Youngsville on January 20, locals report mild winter and little sleighing. Primary nominating ballots list H Hay for council and other officials. Cemetery trustee John W. Black elected. B H Kinnear Manufacturing Co. to open in Lagerdahl building for patent oil tanks. Hon W H Shortt attends Chautauqua Assembly mining meeting in Buffalo. Revival in M E church continues ten weeks with Rev J C Rhoades preaching thrice on Sundays and every evening. many new members join.

Youngsville Grange Hall Ablican W.H. Hay Bartlett H. L. Peace L. M. Phillips E. M. Jackson H. C. Kinnear R. W. Siggins A. F. Peterson Youngsville Cemetery John W. Black B. H. Kinnear Maning Co Lagerdahl W. H. Shortt Chautauqua Assembly Buffalo M. E J. C. Rhoades

Local Notes From Putnamville and Lander Jan 19

Miss Lizzie Sweet of Cleveland is visiting her sister Mrs F Rowland in Lander. Mrs N P Peterson is very ill. H L Putnam and wife from North Warren visited. A donation party at the school house benefited Rev H S Thomas of Ackley. Y P S C E of Lander held a card social. K O T M of Lander hosted Russell KO TM Monday. Lander order added four new members. Republican caucus set for Saturday 2 to 7 pm at Lander. all good Republicans urged to attend. Deputy Fuellhart reported on the Hill Wednesday. Mr and Mrs H A Putnam spent weekend with relatives in Germany. C P Thompson of North Warren visited Thursday.

D. W. Beaty Florida Tuesaday H. A. Boots California Cot J. C. Parmlee Philadelphia New York Allen Shoe Liberty St Warren E. Bonk Corry C. H. Hunter Fred Merck L. R. Freeman Queen Run Hardenburg Meadville State Dairymen’s Association State Senate McKean Smethport Bert Olson Henry J. Yates Jamestown N. Y J. Townsend Russell Brooklyn Library Hall Brotherhood of St. Andrew Trinity Memorial Church Leland Powers J.W. Smith Bear Lake Frank M. Wills Montie Collins Norma Wills Miss Wills Ackley Station Howard Homestead Azariah Howard Erie Frewsburg Mr. Howard Ackley Penn’a Gas Co C. N. Payne J. P. Jefferson J. R. Campbell W. H. Filler John Bushnell Geo. Chesebro Washington Putnamville Lizzie Sweet Cleveland, O F. Rowland Lander N. P. Peterson H. L. Putnam North Warren Thomas Cora B. Phillips A. H. L. Phillips Russell K.co.t. M Lander Order H. A. Putnam Germany C. P. Thompson Fuellhart

Joint installation marks local post and corps event

Rev Henshaw conducts meetings at West West Mrs Alma Donaldson remains ill. J W Baker Post and W R C held joint installation Jan 16 at G A R hall with officers installed by G R Stearns. Oyster supper followed. Next social set for Jan 23 at G R Stearns. Teachers Local Institute slated for Jan 23 at M E Church in Spring Creek.

Spring Creek Henshaw West Spring Creek Alma Donaldson J. W. Baker Post G. A. R. Hall G. R. Stearns F.R. Hyer W. A McCray J. V H. Mead Q. M Chas. Brownton D. Caster C. G A. J. Deming S. Wead Lotta Stearns S. V Hannah Greeley Jane Johnson Elizabeth Wead Jennie Hyer Minnie Tubbs Prada Stoddard DeEtte Smith Alice Mead Emma Elderkin M. E. Church

Local Church Events and Community Notes

Jan 18 notices report preaching times at the U B and Lutheran churches next Sunday. A dime social for the Lutheran church drew a large crowd. Organist changes, local work on chemical wood, shipping apples, and several residents on the sick list are noted. Washington's birthday entertainment planned, skating party ended abruptly when ice broke under Mr Durlin.

U. B J. P. Johnson Jennie Anderson Warren Ellen Lind Frank Lind Washington Mr. Durlin

Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Drugists In Toledo

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies are required as the disease affects blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, a trusted internal tonic and blood purifier, is recommended by top physicians and sold for 75 cents by druggists. Send for testimonials.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

Florida Two Weeks Tour by Pennsylvania Railroad

A Florida visit is hailed as a grand pleasure and two week sojourns are offered via a person ally conducted Jacksonville tour by the Pennsylvania Railroad leaving New York January 26. Excursion rates include transportation, Pullman, and meals with varying city prices from New York to Wilkes Barre and Pittsburgh. Tickets and itineraries are available at 1196 Broadway New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia through Geo W Boyd assistant general passenger agent.

Florida North Jacksonville Pennsylvania Railroad New York Philadelphia Canandaigua Erie Wilkesbarre Pittsburg Broadway Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street Philaelphia

Artistic Clothing Repair by Mrs Casemere

Mrs Casemere offers repair and patching to restore garments to look like new. Located next to the Mat office at 305 Second St, she provides low prices and first class workmanship and can be reached by call.

Tailor Jacob Offers Easy Prices on All Garments

Our genial neighbor Jacob in ebossa Tailor invites you to his old upstairs on Second Street to view a splendid stock of Cutaway Prince Albert frocks and every size. Garments guaranteed and priced to suit every need.

Prince Albert Jacobin E Bossa Jake Second Street

Wallace Gemmill wedding in Warren and Parkersburg

In Warren on January 14 1897 at the bride’s father’s residence a wedding took place between Robert W. Wallace of Parkersburg West Virginia and Bertha T. Gemmill of Warren Pennsylvania with Rev. J. W. Smith officiating.

Wallace—Gemmill Warren Jan J. W. Smith Robert W. Wallace Parkersburg W. Va Bertha T. Gemmill Warren, Pa

Obituaries From Warren and Surrounding Areas

In Warren Dr Fred C Stranahan aged about 35 died after several months illness at his sister Mrs 8 H Dotys home Funeral Friday at 2 30 P M from Dotys residence Rev A R Taylor officiating Frank S Grandin oldest son of W J and Mary Grandin died in New Whatcom Washington heart disease His remains to be brought to Tidioute for interment Margaret Wright widow of Newton Wright died in Bear Lake Pa at age 69 Mrs Thomas Eustice died in Clarendon Pa at 31 years old

Doty A. R. Taylor Grandin New Whatcome Washington Frank S. Grandin W. J Mary Grandin Tidioute Buchtel College Akron Mary G. Krenzke Kent Wright Bear Lake Margaret Newton Wright Eustice Clarendon Thomas Eustice

Telephone talk and jokes in a local postal feature

A collage of light snippets and advertisements from a postal card column discusses the telephone's novelty, a joke about a sailor chorus, and remarks on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It includes claims of the remedy's effectiveness, endorsements from local residents, and mentions several suppliers in Warren, Corydon, and Dilworthtown.

New Great South American Kidney Cure advertised

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Quick relief for pain in urinary passages, back and bladder with water retention eased almost instantly. Sold by Noyes Drug Store, Warren, Pa. Also Children’s Aid Society seeks homes for three Catholic boys aged 5 7 9 and one Catholic 2 years. Contact Mrs. E N Smith, Pres. C A S Warren Pa. Allen Shoe Store Liberty St. Call soon.

Noyes Drug Store Warren Childrens Aid Society E. N. Smith Pres. C. A. S Warren, Pa

Bargain Lamp and Dinner Set At Siegfried Store

Siegfried announces two Christ mas season bargains on English semi porcelain dinnerware and a banquet lamp with globe. The lamp features center draft burner removable fount and Cupid figure in gold or silver plating. The 100 piece dinner set boasts brown underglaze with gold lines and a two dollar price reduction.

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Warren Mail Home Matters Uncle Sam Siegfried New Trinity Warren’s Episcopal Church Burgess Robi. MacKay J. W. Dunkle Perry Collector Heck Cowan Tiona John A. Jackson F. P. Hue Stoneham Central Presbyterian Church of Jones Post Office Department Corporation Lines Richland Pleasant Pine Valley State Department Titusville Electric Traction Company Titusville Capital Fehlmans Fehlman Bros Library Legislation SuGar Grove Institute Messrs. Peck and Woodard R. J. White G. W. Jude C.L. Veness W. C. Jamison J. 8. Bovee Jan’y Silkelines Percolines Calicos Outline Silessias Mittens Fehlman’s Crockery Fehlman Bro’s Globes Kremis Mercer County Hecker Bros. & Co Morris & Mullen, Warren P. B. Field Corydon J. M. Thompson Decker’s Point Chamberlain P. B. Canfield Pipsy Farmer Hory Rakes Abner Mercer Dilworthtown Chester County Hunt Allen Shoe Store Great Cash Grocery the Great Gash Grocery G. H. Strickland Waters Block Postoffice H. Hunter Second St China Siegfried & CO Rowland & Sons W. ©. Rowland J. E. Rowland C. Rowland, JR the Mail Office Water St City Crockery Store K. Weaver & Sons W. Ih. Zuban New Beck Block Allen’s Shoe Store
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