Town Officials and Appointments List
The notice lists town roles including Rankin as Reverend and Clerk Meacham with a slate of appointees for Council, School Directors, Assessor, Justices of the Peace, Constable, Fire Department chiefs and assistants, Notaries Public, and surveyor Geo. C. Hamilton. It also names directors and trustees such as Jas. Clark Chas. Dinsmoor and A.J. Hazeltine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Hazeltine
F. H. Langworthy
C. H. Meacham
Geo
O. Cornelius
J. KF. McPherson
Dalrymple
Fred E. Windsor
Will C. Allan
al. J. Spinner
Notaries Public—D
Ball
Local Government Officials Listed for Warren County
A compiled roster presents the Warren County Pennsylvania slate of public officers: Congressman W. L. Scott. State Senator O. C. Allen. Assembly Henry Brace. President Judge W. D. Brown. Associate Judges J. T. Barker and C. C. Merritt. Sheriff Robert A. Love. Prothonotary D. A. Arird. Register and Recorder S. H. Briggs. Treasurer Geo F. Yates. County Commissioners Phil N. Robinson Scofield Joseph Clinton H. T. Russell. Clerk C. H. Meacham. Surveyor D A Wheelock. Coroner Dr F W Whitcomb. District Attorney J. W. Dunkle. Auditors O. J. Gunning A. E. Pelton Thomas Mooney. Sept T. W. Arird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Scott
Erie
O. C. Allen
Warren
Henry Brace
W. D. Brown
J.T. Barker
Bear Lake
C. C. Merritt
Grand Valley
Robert A. Love
D. A. Arird
S. H. Briggs
Geo. F. Yates
Phil
N. Robinson
Scofield
Joseph Clinton
Sheffield
H.T. Russell
Russell
C. H. Meacham
Warren, Co
O. J. Gunning
A. E. Pelton
Lottsville
Thomas Mooney
Stoneham
T. W. Arird
Warren Pa
Religious services and programs listed for multiple denominations
The notice lists church services for Presbyterian Marsopist Episcopal Baptist SutgeraN Evangelical Scandinavian and Catholic parishes with service times Sabbath schools catechism and mass details. It also notes a YMCA Young Men's meeting at Hoffman Block every Saturday 4 to 6 o'clock inviting all young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
R. 8. Holmes
J. M. Bray
Episcopal
A. W. Ryan
Baptist
Wm. J. Coulston
Sutgeran
Ph. Doerr
Revangelical
W. F. Shannon
N.G. Johnson
Father de la Roque
Father Berbigier
Young Men’s Christian Association
Hoffman Block
Second and
Liberty Streets
Local Fraternal and Union Meetings Listed
EREN N.ForpD Post 336 meets Thursdays in Halli corner at Liberty and Water. W.R.C. 45 meets second and fourth Thursdays in G A RR hall at 6 P.M. Emma M Lindsey presiding Alice W Jefferson secretary. Orient Council No 6 National Union meets second Monday night each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eren N.forpd Post
Halli Corner
Liberty and Water Sts
W.R.C
G. A. RR
Emma M
Lindsey
Alice W. Jefferson
Sec’v. Orient Council
National Union
Geo. H. Higgins
F. A. Cogswell
Y. Laban Lobos
H. Hall
Carver House
Nortth Star Lodge
A.Y. M
Occidental H. R. A
Warren Commandery
E. T
Library
Warren Lodge
Allen Block
Kossuth
Carroll Lodge
A. O. of
DU. W
Warren Savings Bank
U. W. Hall
Conewango Lodge
G. T
Shafter Block
Robert Blum
D. C
January 1900 Wide Awake and American Magazine items summarized
Peterson for February leads with strong steel engraving and the second full page wood illustration Making Rain. January Wide Awake offers pictorial child-life drawings by Warwick Brookes, plus an autograph letter from Gladstone. The Foster-Children of Geo. Washington article by Harriet Taylor Upton features seventeen illustrations from Stuart and Mount Vernon scenes. Cape Breton Island described by F. M. Endlich. The issue includes Olivia Delaplaine death bed scene and pension discussions by Col. E. H. Ropes. Art pieces on Boston artists and studios, manual training in schools by Alice Wellington Rollins, and poems by Joaquin Miller and others. Annual price $2.40 from D. Lothrop Co. Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Warwick Brookes
Gladstone
Geo. Washington
Harriet Taylor Upton
White House
Stuart
Mount Vernon
D. Lothrop Co
Boston
Cape Breton Island
F. M. Endlich
Olivia Delaplaine
Col
E. H. Ropes
Wm. H. Rideing
Alice Wellington Rollins
Nazareth
Joaquin Miller
Margaret H. Lawless
William Carey Sheppard
Bessie Chandler
Mary Stewart
Lillie Devereux Blake
Laura F. Hinsdale
Patience Stapleton
Mary FE. Brush
Subscriptions Offer Philadelphia Weekly Press and Mail Deal
Daily additions to the subscription list for the Philadelphia Weekly Press and the Mail at $1.75 prepaid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Weekly Press
The
Mail
Little Dinners Define True Hospitality and Fellowship
Quotes Jenny June praising intimate six to twelve guest dinners as the ideal form of hospitality. She argues showy banquets distract from comfort and real sociable enjoyment, suggesting thoughtful hosts invite friends for rational, repeatable gatherings shaping daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny June
American
Salve advertised for wide range of skin ailments
An early 19th century advertisement touts a universal salve claimed to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers fevers and many skin eruptions with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold for 25 cents per box at Morek Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morek Drug Store
Electric Bitters Sold As Best Remedy by Two Druggists
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters provide relief in every case and cured a rheumatism case after six bottles. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio says the medicine cures liver kidney and blood diseases and sells for one dollar a bottle at Morck Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Morck
Elixir for Coughs and Colds Endures Beyond Inventor
The enduring Elixir for coughs and colds preserves the memory of N. H. Downs who died years ago as his cure persists. B. F. Morris is noted in the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Downs
B. F. Morris
Fragrance and Fear in a Drunken Ode to Alcohol
A poem lampoons drinking culture with cacophonous imagery of beer and wine. It closes urging men to drink despite the poison and ruin it foretells, contrasting revelry with doom.
Crazed by Love and a Child Bride in a Haunted Family Tale
A narrator recalls the Santeze clan famed for passionate, dangerous loves. A fourteen year old suitor, a boy named Gont ran, declares love for Genevieve, and a secret liaison ends in tragedy when he dies by hanging. The survivor—now an old widow—tells how love ruined them all.
Handy as a Condition for Marriage and Death
A Boston Courier anecdote notes a Maine man who answers questions with the word handy. He supposedly proposed to his wife with an if she could make it handy condition, a tale likely gossip. A visiting friend to the late master’s house asks to see the remains and responds he would like to see them if you’ve got them round handy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Boston Courier
Mamma
Omaha
Maud
Ethel
Masons
Citizen Claims to Be Citizen Despite Doubts
A note suggests the man calling himself a citizen may not have legal citizenship. The report questions his status and hints at potential investigations or court action to determine his eligibility. The piece underscores questions about identity and residency.
Fetiches and talismans rule the stage world
A Chicago Mail piece notes fashion for talismans and fetiches among stars and society. It cites Langtry's turquoise ring, Mme Cavalazzi’s ivory cross, Bernhardt’s zodiac girdle, Patti’s ivy, and other personal charms. It tells of superstition crossing from stage to life and a dramatic dagger worn by a Chicago singer’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desdemona
Sarah Bernhardt
Napoleon
Abdallah Bey
Egypt
Mary Anderson
Campanini
Ellen Terry
Mme
Patti
Digby Bell
Chicago
O.p
Chicago Mail
Orders of Chivalry Across Europe and Its Market
The piece notes about 150 orders of chivalry in Europe many traded in Paris with prices from 200 to 1000 dollars. It recalls Henry IV granting honors for favors and a Spontini anecdote about vanity with decorations, contrasting merit and purchasable distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
Henry IV
Order of the Holy Spirit
M. de la Vieuville
Spontini
Mozart
Enoch
Knoxville Votes to Subscribe 550000 for Railroads
Knoxville Tenn voters approve a 550000 subscription with only thirteen negative votes from a 37000 population. The plan funds two lines the Knoxville Southern to Atlanta and the Powell's Valley through Cumberland Gap connecting with Louisville and Nashville, Norfolk and Western and other roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Knoxville Southern
Atlanta
Powell's Valley Railroad
Cumberland Gap
Louisville and Nashville
Norfolk and Western
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Offer
The homeliest man in Warren and others are invited to call on L. G. Noyes to receive a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy is sold on its merits and guaranteed to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Price 50 cents and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
L. G. Noyes
Every Republican Should Take Maitland Phila Weekly Press
An urging note promotes subscription to the Maitland Philadelphia Weekly Press at a price of 1.75 dollars for every Republican readers. The item emphasizes broad circulation appeal and political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland Phila. Weekly
Rich region near Port Arthur with vast mineral and timber potential
Dave Whittaker reports from Port Arthur on Lake Superior’s north shore describing rich fisheries, forests of poplar and pine, and a landscape of bottomless swamps and sheer cliffs. He notes the Beaver district silver mines, several local rivers and lakes, abundant wildlife including caribou and moose, and the Indians as stewards of the land with knowledge of the Beaver mine secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Whittaker
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Port Arthur
Mr. Whittiker
Jake
Duluth
Canada
Wisconsin
Isle Royale
Thundercape
Beaver District
Rabbit
Kakabee
Camnistiquay
Whittaker
Beef Cans on the Nile
In winter 1884-85 old Chicago beef tins littered the Nile banks and became hazards for feet. Ethiopians repurposed tins as bird deterrents and improvised seed guards, using palm fibers, stones, and palm leaves to create a swinging crow deterrent that frightened birds, mice, and larger animals including hippos and crocodiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shakspere
Wady Halfa
Ezekiel
New York Times
Feathery cigar exchange in private box scene
Dumley and Featherly share a cigar in a private box with light banter about its quality as reported by the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumley
Featherly
New York Sun
A Woman's Discovery of New Cure in County
A Shelby firm touts Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption citing Mrs Luther Lutz as a seven year cough patient who slept after first dose and reportedly recovered after one bottle. Morck Drug Store offers free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Morck
Arnica and Oil Liniment for Cold Breathing Relief
B. F. Morris recommends rubbing Arnica and Oil Liniment on the chest to relieve breathing during a hard cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Morris
Vast smokestack to crown Butte mill as tallest in nation
The Allen town thread mill will boast a 227 foot smokestack upon completion, claimed to be the loftiest in the United States. Reports from Butte City Montana mention a twelve year old bootblack with $800 saved in a local bank. Other notes include a man walking five miles for his birthday, long lived individuals and curiosities from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentowt
United States
Butte City
M. T
Thomas Perry
Terre Haute
Cisco
Elias Wayman
York State
New York Times
Philadelphia Ledger
London
Boston
Hastings Gazette-Journal
Burg Hill
Ohio
Charles Smith
The Mail Job Office Advertises Printing Services
The Mail Job Office offers presses and skilled printers for any job printing in first class style with low prices. Legal blanks are available or printed to order. The paper notes second class circulation and requests brief newsy communications with the writer's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren P. O
Old Papers For Sale from Main Office
Advertising notice indicates old newspapers available for purchase from the main office. Details on quantity, pricing, and pickup times are not fully legible in the excerpt.
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan & CO
Business Davas
I. Bole
Corry, Pa
Bowman& Bole
J. E. Harrison, A
Carver
Water Street
Hal. A. Peterson
Warren, Pa
Brown & Stone
Reverdy B
Richard B. Stewart
Physicians and Surgeons
Reverdy Bb. Stewart
Geo. S. Davis’ Drug Store
Third Street
John F. McPherson
Hickory
D. Clark
Attorney AT Law
Verback Block
Ww. Wreeman
Ww. N. Yates
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
McAlpine
Merck’s
L. R. Freeman
W. G. Trunkey
Innoaelmneannual & Trunkey
Attorneys AT Law
Judge Scofield
Liberty Street
Spite & Son
Oneida Market
Geo. H. Leonhart
W. A. Greaves
Cage
Allen & Higgins
Solicitors of Patents
Second & Liberty Streets
D. C. Allen
Geo, H. Higgins
Oe T. Neill
Exchange Block
Crawford, Forest
Venango Counties
H. J. Muse
Johnson’s Exchange
Pore
Cabla
C. Dinsmoor
TAS
CABLE
Etmore, Noyes & Hinckley
Thompson
Beaty Block
Ilbur & Scanur
Front Street
W. W. Wilbur
WM. Schnur
Er & Stone
First National Bank
H. E. Brown
Notary Public
Rk. Brown
C. W. Stone
H. Ek, Brown
Ohnson, Lindsey & Parmlee
LAW
Aeenttre
Story
P. Johnson
W. M. Lindsey
J, C, Parmlee
Arren
Iit
Warren County
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
Cashier
Henter
A.J. Yet
M. B. Dontea
Freeman
James Clark
Arbuckles
Ariola
Atlantic
Pacific
D. Seta
Fss
Water St
Shear
D. Shear
Local Directory
Warren County Agricultural Association
Court House
Chas, Lott
Willis Cowan
W. 5
Acocks
Railroad Guide
Philadelphia & Erie R. KR
Eastern Standard
Erie Ace
Shef
OU Express
Rie Mail
Erie Mail
Erie Exx
Kane Acc
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
R. R
Dunkirk
Allegheny
Val
Pittsb
North
Sontene
Exptoss
Seseee
P. O
Corry
Bradford
Kane
Titusville
Oil City
Sugar Grove
Lander
Kinzua
Cornplanter
Corydon
Onoville
Steamburg
Salamanca
Germany
Alden
G. A. Wi, Dall
Literary
Bucklen
Strychnia
Hell
Chateau de Bonneville
Scheherazade
Santeze
M. de Gradelle
Mr. de Santeze
Bertillon
de Santeze
Genevieve
Gontran
New Orleans Times Democrat
Mrs. Langtry
Orders of Chivalry
Nile
North Carolina Supreme Court
Heiss
Milwaukee
A. K. Ham
San Jose
Cal
Oakland
Santa Cruz
Zacatecas
Mexico
North Michigan
St. Joseph
R. Assleton Compton
Capitola
Belmont County
Northwest Territory
Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Santa Rosa
Police Gazette
Arkansas
New Orleans
Minnesota
P. G. Handy
Plainwell
Mich
Handy
Densmore
Byron Center
N. Y
Whatcom
W. T
Reveille
Orcas Island
Arken
Reeves, Ga
Whitehall
Josh Billings
Williamsport
St. Louis
Buffalo Express
Simson
Havana
Little Tom Bigbee
Little Jack Plane
Omaha Dame
Uncle Rastus
Rastus
Florida
Abel
Black Valley Rangers
Lamar
Mail Job Office
Sal
Mair
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