Fine Foreign Silks and Shawls for Sale at Ludlow House
Local notices report fashion offerings at the Ludlow House. The paper notes a masquerade at Roscoe Hall next Friday and a plan to parade the steamer Rufus P. King next Wednesday for trials. Community updates include illness, theatre plans, a telephone concert in Warren, and forthcoming drilling sites while recounting local business moves.
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Ludlow House
Ado’t
Fred Marck
Roscoe Hall
Carroll
Rufus P. King
Carver House
Warren
Conenango Refining Co
E.T. Stetson
John Davidson
Simmons
W. H. Week
Brecht
Mary E. Johnson
Fredonia
N. Y
Held
Warren Union School
Oto’s Run
Snaverly
Titusville
French
Pittsburg
J.G. Marsh
Iie
Brown & Stone
Mr. Holly Mirror
the Mirror
Stoneham
Hague
Grosenburg
J. Goodrich
Omaha
Standard
T. T. Wilson
Warren Ledger
Harrisburg
Jamestown
W. A
Hazeltine & Davis’ Drug Store
Steber & Cogswell
Suspension Bridge
Parshall visits Warren on oil well at Bugbee's Mills
Mr Parshall spoke with several practical oil men returning from the Bugbee's Mills wildcat well who claimed 20 barrels but data show only about 2 barrels per day. He collected a sample of oil praised as top quality though sand remains unmatched near Bradford.
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Parshall
Warren
Bugbee’s Mills
Titusville
Bradford
A Girl Picture Lost Dog On Main Street Notice
A portrait of a girl on Main Street is described with playful verdicts on propriety while a man mourns his missing dog Mack. Mr Marston offers a five dollar reward for the canine’s return, believed stolen about three weeks ago.
Musical Association Concert Promised for February Eight
The Musical Association thanks all with ears for last winter’s concert and announces another concert on February 8. Leading violinist Mr. Jacobsohn, famed as Theodore Thomas' first violinist, is praised. vocalist Miss Lewis returns with a celebrated voice. The piece urges readers to secure seats early to help restore the association’s treasury.
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Jacobsohn
Theodore Thomas
Lewis
Musical Association
Readers critique Ledger regularity for local news
In Warren on Jan 138 1878 Ep3 Mai voices preference for timely local updates over a paper that prints a Thursday date but appears Wednesday. He notes the Ledger repeats Matt’s notices and urges publishing on the date, as county news is more desirable than delay. Dem. Reaper.
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Warren
Dem
Reaper
Youngsville Bank Directors and Officers Elected
Isfe meeting of the Youngsville Savings Bank stockholders elected directors K P Kinnear B J Jackson Philip Mead John A Jackson A M Belnap Peter McKinney John Hall R G Mead FE Johnston President H P Kinnear Vice President B J Jackson Cashier John A Jackson Rev W L Riley reports 300 paid during the first quarter of this his third conference year and notes it as the best showing yet. John D Mead recently opened a new store opposite the American Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isfe
Youngsville Savings Bank
K. P. Kinnear
B. J. Jackson
Phiilip Mead
John A. Jackson
A. M. Belnap
Peter McKinney
John Hall
R. G. Mead
FE. Johnston
H. P. Kinnear
W. L. Riley
Sheffield School House Burns in Early Saturday Fire
The new Sheffield School House burned early last Saturday, with the origin in the upper portion of the building. The stove was cold when removed and the fire did not start from gas. The fine structure, including furniture, valued at 7,000 to 8,000 dollars, was insured for 5,000, shielding the district from a heavy loss. A new gas well near town yields a large supply, hoped to be near Warren. It was drilled by Horton Crary and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Warren
Horton, Crary & Co
Miller Retires from Treasurer Role in Farmington
Mr. R E Miller of Farmington retired from the Treasurer's office last Thursday after his receipts were audited and found correct. Elected in 1874, he served three years representing Farmington at the county seat and hands over his books to successor Mr Barnes with a clean Republican record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R&. E. Miller
Farmington
Barnes
Miller
Sterling
Reverend Cushman thanks for oyster supper donation
In behalf of Rev William Cushman pastor of the M E Church at Kinzua we return sincere thanks for a liberal donation of 25 dollars the proceeds of an oyster supper given by the Good Templars of that place. We are glad to see that worthy order take the initiative in this and other commendable work which seems to be a rule of their order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cushman
M. E
Kinzua
Good Templars
Net Thompson
Buffalo
N. Y
Florence Olney
Irvington
Oil City
Otto
Neversink Lodge
Alice Hughes
J. W. Hughes
Art
Youngsville
Peterson and Poulson
M. Schwing
Junction House
Crawford County Judicial Contest Settled Amid Changes
In Crawford county the judicial contest ends amicably with Mr. Church to be qualified as President Judge and Mr. Henderson retiring. In Warren Pa Post Office on Saturday January 19 1878 several unclaimed letters listed including Edith Ames Walter Campbell and Mrs. Fallen among others. unclaimed items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after four weeks. O C Aturn P M
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Crawford Co
Crawford County
Church
Henderson
Warren, Pa
Edith Ames
Rev
E Beatty
Walter Campbell
John Fallen
John Fost
Warren McConley
O. C. Aturn
P. M
Charm Baking Powder promoted for health and flavor
The advertisement touts Charm Baking Powder as a household delight for wholesome cooking. It recommends using one teaspoon per quart of flour and claims dough kept for the next meal bakes sweet. William Messner keeps it.
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William Messner
Erie Letter Reflects on Local Prosperity Amid Wider Panic
A short Erie letter discusses ongoing commercial troubles yet notes few local failures since the panic. Banks appear sound, spending restrained, and there is cautious optimism for recovery. It cites a large savings balance and contemplates safer government loans, while events like parlor theatricals and steady health add a temperate, reflective tone. The writer recalls former local leaders and notes changes in the community, praising political moderation and unity potential in upcoming elections. Occasional news from Erie, Jan 19, 1878, covers marriages, industry, and local happenings in Irvington.
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United States
Erie
James Skinner
Thomas H. Sill
John H. Walker
James Thompson
Joseph M. Sterrett
John Galbraith
William Kelly
James C. Marshall
Elijah Babbitt
Charles W. Kelso
James C. Reid
James Miles
Andrew Scott
James D. Dunlap
G. I. Ball
Charles M. Reed
Murray Whallon
J. B. Johnson
Messrs. Sill
Walker
Thompson
Galbraith
Kelso
Reid
Miles
Scott
Dunlap
Reed
Johnson
Sterrett
Babbitt
Mr. Marshall
Kelly
Mr. Whallon
Ohio
California
Ball
Skinner
Morrow B. Lowry
Main
National Republican Party
Hayes
Pennsylvania
Be Kind to the Living in a Time of Loss
A moral meditation on kindness after death, urging not to wait for funerals to honor loved ones. The author, Creatia Sanford, stresses showing forbearance, sympathy, and active kindness to wives, mothers, children, and the sorrowful, to ease future regret.
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Creatia Sanford
District Collector Lynch Praised in Revenue Reforms
The Erie Dispatch notes a nationwide reform in the Internal Revenue Department with inspections of all districts. It reports Colonel Charles M. Lynch, Erie district Collector, receives high praise from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the district's satisfactory condition. About 181 collection districts exist in the United States.
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Erie Dispatch
Col. Lynch
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Department
United States
Erie
Charles M. Lynch
Winter sale on sleighs and cutters at Island shop
Our first class sleighs and cutters offered at bottom prices claim higher quality and finish than any Warren area maker. Visit the Island shop to inspect the work advertised by 46 Corpiz & KorEsLey.
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Warren
Corpiz & KorEsLey
Roll of Honor and local notices from Smethport 1876
Roll of Honor lists missing pupils from Ead Branch School No 2 for the month ending January 1, 1878 including Hattie Wood Grace Eastman Eva Eastman Etta Eastman Mary Wilcox Annie Wilcox Willie Eastman Kearney Kelley Asa Eastman Albert Robberts John Eastman Irvin Eastman Henry Wood Eddie Eastman Frankie Nichols Ulysses Jewell Harry Smith and Dick Jewell. Also notes temperance mutual benefit rates for life insurance and an ad for mouldings at Will Smith and rag purchase by R H Johnson. An endorsement for Hatch's Universal Cough Syrup by 4 B Armstrong with no cure no pay policy.
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Ead Branch School No
Hattie Wood
Grace Eastman
Eva Eastman
Etta Eastman
Mary Wilcox
Annie Wilcox
Willie Eastman
Kearney Kelley
Asa Eastman
Albert Robberts
John Eastman
Irvin Eastman
Henry Wood
Eddie Eastman
Frankie Nichols
Ulysses Jewell
Harry Smith
Dick Jewell
Smethport
Hatch
B. Armstrong
Repeal of Local Road Laws Debate in Warren County
A letter argues repeal of the 1844 road law would abolish road masters and town road districts, shift control to three supervisors, and force petitions for road changes through courts. It questions the sudden shift, notes local road practice and public policy favor current systems, and warns about needing careful consideration before changing established administration. Warren, Jan. 14, 1878. The piece also reports local arts, oil industry notes, and community notices from Warren and surrounding towns.
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Act of Assembly
Court of Quarter Sessions
Samuel Weller
Warren
Millinery and Fancy Goods Sale at Cost
Miss Daggett offers thirty days of selling at cost or below on trimmed hats bonnets and Zephyrs. Hosiery Merino underwear and knitting yarns priced low with discounts well under usual rates. The Matt office advertises printing for weddings and announcements. Rags accepted for cash by R H Johnson.
Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted for Lung Ailments
A promotional notice touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a speedy cure for consumption and related lung diseases. It claims wide physician endorsement and journal recommendation, offering a free trial bottle or three for a dollar, with Morck & Co as the seller.
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DR. Kings
Dr. King
Morck & Co
Warren Retail Markets Tuesday Prices List
Corrected by Johnson listing winter wheat flour sacks Amber flour barrels in sacks and barrels. Various staples include corn meal potatoes butter cheese eggs sugar pork lard sugar granulated coffee tea mackerel fish peaches soap brooms salt and other grocery items with quantities noted. dated 22, 1878.
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Johnson
C. P. Henry
Rio
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Home Matters
Skye
Charlotte L. Seaver
Harper's
Mendelsohn Quintette Club
Irvington, Pa
Roll of Honor
Erriz Nichols
Temperance Mutual Benefit Association
D. G. Morris
Will Smith’s
R. H. Johnson
Northern Tier Gazette
Troy
Wm. A. Greaves
le Clear
W. Pomeroy
Forest County
Olean
Kane
General Kane
Forest Republican
Tionesta Creek
McKean County
Normal School
Edinboro
M. J. Allison
South West
Mercantile
D. B. Benson
Tidioute
Erie Lodge
Order of United Workmen
I. B. Gara
Sarah Reed
W. W. Derby
Bradford Ern
Warren County
Deerfield Township
E. F. Jones
Golston Smith
Fuellhart Mill
Ma- Gee Run
George Little
Pittsfield Township
Pittsfield Village
E. Wood
Nell
Will Smith
Matt
Beatty Block
McDowell & Orr
P. Gruber, JR
Partagas
Margarita
Kieyal Gem
Hibernia
Key West
Exposition
Plantation
Sweet Owen
Sweet Grange
Gold Leaf
King Weed
Valley
Old Stag
Virginia
Navy Brand
Navy Clippings
Blackwell’s Durham
Pride of
Durham
Fawcett Durham
Vanity Fair
Centennial
Little Joker
Challenge
Bob White
Lone Jack
Queen
Cut Cavendish
Needle Gun
Caprice
Big Lick
Water St
J. N. Schnur & Son
Schnur
J.n.schnur
R. Schnur
Keystone Block
J. N.schnur
Hilip Byseker
Second St
Variety Hall
Mr. Buseker
Guy C. Irvine
P. Byseker
A. Ruhlman
Anyzoyster
Ruhlman’s
M’a
F.H. Wyman
Orris Hall
Carver
N. B
Meehan & Gray
N Watson & Davis
A. Meehan
John Gray
Warren Retail Markets
Anewee Seeewese
Hickory Street
Vinepcetinties Union
Warren WM Co. Rowland
Ortrait
Episcopal Church
John Anderson
Efadi
A. Weiss
Warren Co
Albert Wise
Wescott, Cross & CO
Arnold & Bro
WM. Kitchen
C. Smith
S. Keller
M. Kitchen
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