Warren County News item blares with fairs, balls and warnings
A village sheet lists events from January thaw to near February balls at Warren Hotel, a Twelfth Night reading, skating for ladies, and a new prohibition paper likely to come. It notes the County Superintendent race next May, farmers’ fair officer elections, a Florida orange grove success, and local insurance, gas safety tips, and flour promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co. Agricultural Association
Bender
L. P. Rogers
Florida
John Langdale
Pratt
Warren
Beaty Block
Titusville World
Personal mentions from Warren area society notes
Dr. Randall returned from the West. Geo Heintz and wife visit relatives in Buffalo. Prof August Merck left for Cincinnati on a short visit. Landlord Buss convalescent after illness. Judges Barker and Merritt in town for Argument Court. Will Allan visited from Hickory to see friends. reports business is good. L A Rogers left for New York en route to the Azores or Bermuda for air relief. Editor Wenk of the Tionesta Republican called while on way to Harrisburg. A M Kent with 15 from Jamestown go to Florida. Clara Wilson accompanies. Warren Hospital trustees confirmed. new clerks and staff noted. Funeral of Mrs Elisha Thomas mentioned. Mrs Marsh remembered. Benjamin Nesmith honored with oyster supper. Grace Marsh ill with pneumonia. mother attended funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Randall
West
Geo. Heintz
Buffalo
August Merck
Cincinnati
Buss
Warren Hotel
Will Allan
Hickory
L. A. Rogers
New York
Azores
Bermuda
Wenk
Tionesta Republican
Harrisburg
A. M. Kent
Jamestown
Florida
Clara Wilson
Corry
Warren Savings Bank
Will Messner
Warren
S. D. Smalley
Warren State Hospital For
East Hickory
J. N. Palmer
David D. Davidson
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Rayder
J. C. Fox
Marie Seichrist
W. A. Babcock
Philip Seichrist
Benj. Nesmith
Hazeltine
Ensworth
Davis
Col. Watson
Williams
Elisha Thomas
Randolph
N. Y
Grace
Louisa K. Marsh
Harry Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Congregational Church
Library Board Adopts Expanded Hours Leader Elected
The Library Board of Control met Saturday evening and elected Dr A W Ryan as manager. Starting Feb 1 the library will be open weekdays 9 to 12, 2 to 6, and 7 to 9. Sunday afternoons winter 2 to 5 and summer 2 to 6. The move increases expenses and calls for community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ryan
Board of Control
College Day observance planned by Warren locals
The C. L. 8 S. C. and Union Circle of Warren will meet at F. Henry’s residence Thursday evening for the January memorial observance. The program includes paper readings, instrumental and vocal music, with a friendly gathering anticipated and general attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L
8. C. Union
Warren
F. Henry
Police Arrests For Liquor To Minors Gambling Opium Den
Police last week arrested suspects for furnishing liquor to minors and keeping a gambling room and an opium den. The piece notes the den’s long existence and urges timely action, citing Vosburg as a cautionary tale and praying for the young to be kept from temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosburg
The Old Theology Meetings at Court House Begin Monday
A series of religious meetings on Monday at the Court House will run each evening through Thursday, advocating Christianity as understood by Universalists and liberal Christians. Speakers include Dr. Townsend Jamestown Dr. Saxe Rochester Dr. Sweetser Philadelphia Rev J. K. Mason Buffalo Rev G F Barnes Tidioute and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Townsend
Jamestown
Saxe
Rochester
Sweetser
Philadelphia
J. K. Mason
Buffalo
G. F. Barnes
Tidioute
Pennsylvania Gas Co Directors and Officers Elected
At a Warren meeting the Pennsylvania Gas Company elected directors F P Hays J P Jefferson D O Day A N Broadhead W S Scheide M Murphy C N Payne W H Nicholson Jerry Crary The directors chose F P Hays as President J P Jefferson as Vice President W H Filler as Secretary and Francis Henry as Treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
F. P. Hays
J. P. Jefferson
D. O’day
A. N. Broadhead
W. S. Scheide
M. Murphy
C. N. Payne
W. H. Nicholson
Jerry Crary
W. H. Filler
Francis Henry
Special Offer to Farmers and Poultry Raisers
Special offer for farmers and poultry raisers includes a one year subscription to Mai and American Agriculturist for $2.60, plus a Poultry Book of 250 pages with 100 illustrations for $1 and three engravings of "Our Farmer Presidents." Limited time, Warren County farmers urged to accept the best offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Madame Fry Concert at Court House for Missionary Society
The Madame Fry Concert Company presents a vocal and instrumental concert in the Court House next Saturday evening January 29 to benefit the Warren Young Ladies Missionary Society. Admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Fry Concert Company
Court House
Young Ladies Missionary Society of
Warren
Local Advertiser Snapshots Vintage Trade Lines
An old-fashioned collage of local business pitches lists coffee brands and boot sellers promising value. It notes Gooprich and Feh lman boots, Nor t hop p guarantees, Wendlebee artist supplies, Retterer’s pants priced 1.00 to 4.00, and Meacham and Co representing historic insurers in the United States and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Wendlebee’s
F. R. Retterer’s
Front Street
C.H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Citizens Association Formed in Warren Pennsylvania
Large turnout at Mozart Hall endorses an organized citizens group to promote Warren manufacturing and commercial interests. A fifteen member board led by L D Wetmore and W H Pickett adopts a constitution and by laws, sets monthly meetings, and outlines dues and officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Mozart Hall
L. D. Wetmore
S. W. Waters
Mr. Jamieson
Messrs. C. Hooyes
G. H. Higgins
W. E. Rice
N. Greenland
W. H. Pickett
Messrs. W. A.eers Jefferson
H. A. Jamieson
F - Henry
J. H. Hand
A. Hertzel
O. W. Beaty
James Clark
L. F. Watson
M. Waters
A. Kirberger
F. P. Hays
Citizens Association
Pennsylvania
Board of Managers
Warren and Vicinity
County and Vicinity News Roundup in Erie Area
A digest of local items reports cruelty charges against Soldiers' Home managers in Erie County, Jamestown atop a planned new hotel near the depot, and the death of Hattie C. Axtell of Youngsville with funeral plans. Other notes cover business, church matters, a marine death, a charity fund, a school elections memo, and regional health and sport briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Jamestown
N. Y
State notes add townships and growing communities
A roundup across Berks County adds Washington, Jefferson and Tilden townships and a Garfield post office. Potter County’s Austin town grows to 500, Hastings plans to stay in Bellefonte and practice law. Maj. W. P. Elliott, the oldest printer in the U S, marks his 94th birthday. Governor Beaver’s second son James A. dies of diphtheria. Hugh, 11, ill. Yorkborough gains a city charter and Ada Kurtz is reappointed Deputy Sheriff of Franklin County. Pennsylvania reports a high, even gender split and a claim about polygamy. A Brookville case sees $2,000 awarded after a sidewalk injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berks County
Washington, Jefferson
Tilden
Garfield
Hastings
Bellefonte
Potter County
Austin
Maj. W. P. Elliott
Lewistown
United States
Beaver
James A
Hugh
Yorkborough
Commonwealth
Ada Kurtz
Franklin County
Kurtzies
Col Wiley Urged for Second Brigade Post by Warren Delegation
A Warren delegation including Senators and Representatives from Warren Crawford Erie Venango Butler and Armstrong counties urged Gov Beaver to appoint Col J A Wiley of the Sixteenth Regiment to command the Second Brigade National Guard. The governor welcomed the request and praised Wiley but gave no commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Beaver
J. A. Wiley
Jas. O. Parmlee
Warren
Pittsburg
Crawford
Erie
Venango
Butler
Armstrong
Wiley
National Guard
Franklin
Visiting Masons Demo Eyes Third Degree in Jamestown
A large delegation from North Star Lodge Warren Pa attended Mt Moriah Lodge F A M on Tuesday evening to witness the conferring of the third degree on two candidates. After the work, visitors shared a lunch at the Humphrey house. Pennsylvania members praised the work by New York brethren and enjoyed being guests of Mt Moriah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah
North Star Lodge
Warren
Humphrey House
Pennsylvania
New York
Jamestown Journal
Next Attraction at Library Hall Promises A Tin Soldier
The program on Thursday evening January 27 features A Tin Soldier a satirical piece by Hoyt. It lampoons a plumber and his apprentice in a tumultuous home setting with a flying machine episode and a string of lively characters. The review praises its boisterous humor and urges audiences to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Program for Teacher's Institute At Barnes Pa
Program for Teacher's Institute at Barnes Pa Friday January 28 at 10 A M invites all. Music and election of Officers. Good Method of Teaching Geography by Miss Emma Rees. School Room Courtesy by Miss Mabel Barr. Physiology Scientific Temperance and Hygiene by Prof M A Rigg. Tact in School by Miss Etta Whipple. Recitation by Miss Mabel Barnes. Music. Method of Teaching Common Fractions by Miss Bennett. The Teacher's Influence or Unseen Work by Miss M Thorpe. Practical Teaching by Miss Horton. The Dull Pupil by Prof H N Miller. What Shall We Read by Miss Lilley. How to Teach Pupils to be Accurate by Miss Flora Kelly. Recitation and Question Box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Emma Rees
Mabel Barr
M. A. Rigg
Etta Whipple
Mabel Barnes
M. Thorpe
Miss Horton
H. N. Miller
Local Shop Headlines From N. K. Wendle to Oneida Market
Advertisements claim the largest wall paper stock at N K Wendle with new designs, a note that Oneida Market is among the finest, and promises to duplicate other dealers' quotes. C P Henry promotes groceries, F R Retterer features men’s furnishings, Ruhman serves oysters opposite Carver House, and Retterer touts best suits at low prices with quick sales and small profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K
C. P. Henry, Grocer
F. R. Retterer’s
Hall Block
Front Street
Ruhman
Carver House
Oneida
New Room Opened Opposite the Carver House
Goeprich and Fehman announce a newly opened A. Ruhlman room opposite the Carver House featuring fresh neat and clean furnishings and updated decor for a contemporary welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ruhlman
Carver House
Serenading Gen Cameron at Harrisburg visitors praise
A Cameron Club visit to General Cameron at his Harrisburg home precedes the governor’s inauguration. The 8 o’clock reception, led by Captain Thornton, included a band and two pipers in Cameron plaid. General Cameron, center with a long Scotch staff, thanked the party for their steadfast friendship and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Harrisburg
Cameron Club
Susquehanna
Thornton
Captain Thornton
Boots and Shoes Below Cost at Northrop’s Sale
The second annual clearing sale at C. P. Northrop's Cash Boot and Shoe Store began January 12 for three weeks. Goods priced to move with big discounts from $7 shoes at 3.50 to 20 cents, including E. Burt French Kid styles at 5.85 and hand turned kid at 2.80. Men and boys boots from 1.75 to 2.25, slippers 0.25, cash only, 313 Second Street, Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Northrop
E. ©. Burt
C. P. Nokrir
Second Street
Warren
Turf Field and Farm Describes America’s Premier Sports Journal
The Turf Field and Farm is heralded as the American authority in horse sports breeding training and field life. It promises weekly coverage of fine horses sales hunting fishing firearms dogs poultry chess and more for farmers live stock breeders and sportsmen. Price five dollars a year, Turf Field and Farm Association, Nos. 39 and 42 Park Row, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Times
United States
America
Turf, Field and Farm Association
Park Row
Correction from Cuanpier's Valley stage report
A letter in Epistle from Cuanpier disputes Sugar Grove items of Jan 15 claiming late arrival of the stage on Friday eve Jan 14. The writer proves the stage was ten minutes early and argues delays are not solely caused by this stage. Also notes local bargains, butter production, oyster offerings, Market notices and rag and rubber boot salvage offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuanpier’s Valley
Matt
Sugar Grove
Sweet
Wool and warmth advice from H C Dodge on cold health
Through tongue and throat cold air can cause pneumonia in the old and frail. Wear wool underwear, avoid drafts, and prevent blood thickening by staying warm. Do not hug the stove, rub snow on numb extremities, or freeze risks. Sleep through winter like bears until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Dodge
Oil lands sale cited amid quiet early year
In Grand Valley on January 22 Samuel Stewart sold 48 acres of prime oil territory to Titusville buyers George Kepler Charlie Ley and J P Thomas for 32000 dollars. The parcel includes eleven wells, marking a major local land transfer as spring activity approaches. Diphtheria deaths touch Newton and area families with multiple perishals in tight succession. Arthur Phillips’ six year old son died and another child remains ill. At Newton Fred Barthh loses two children Harry and Rose within 24 hours. Local business notes cover Honesdale visitor Elias Stanton and staff changes at Wood Bros hardware with new bookkeeper H E Rose and chief penman E Percival. A handle factory run by H K Smith & Co produces 4000 broom handles and 2000 chair legs daily from hardwoods for Elmira and Syracuse markets, with output behind schedule but ample logs to meet demand. Justice Maultby and Leslie Babbitt assist Smith. Babbitt promotes a new M E Church to be erected next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Samuel Stewart
George Kepler
Charlie Ley
J. P. Thomas
Titusville
Arthur Phillips
Newton
Fred Barthh
Harry
Rose
Elias Stanton
Honesdale
L. B. Wood
H. E. Rose
Wood Bros
E. Percival
L. B. Wood & Co
Spring Creek News Notes and Local Updates
Irvine Horn of Illinois, formerly of this town, is buried here last Friday. His sisters Martha and Ellen accompanied the remains. Miss Adda Deming ill and out of school. Miss Kate Belden fills in. Mrs. E. C. Bates and Mrs. Wm. Morton are sick. Severe storm dusts roads. Local businesses report activity in timber, log stacks, and milling. Rev. Tinker to assist at meetings next week. Shirk in Greenville, Pa. Rev. Perry Smith preaches at Sugar Grove M E Church. temperance meetings nightly. Union School closes term under Prof. Marshall. Rev. A. J. Lindsey back from Farmington. quarterly M E Church meeting in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Irvine Horn
Ill
Martha
Ellen
Adda Deming
Kate Belden
E. C. Bates
Wm. Morton
Davis, Jones & Co
Tinker
Greenville
Shirk
Stanley
M. A. Myers
Aes
Perry Smith
M. E
Farmington Centre
W. H. Clark
Frank Rexford
Union School
Marshall
A. J. Lindsey
Farmington
M. KE
H. M. Burns
Death of Mrs. Sarah Campbell in Kane at age 97
Mrs. Sarah Campbell born May 4 1789 in Lycoming County Pa died Jan 21 1887 at her son George Campbell's Kane Pa in her 98th year. Wife of John Campbell mother of 12 children 33 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren plus 19 great great grandchildren. Funeral in Kinzua M E Church with sermon on 1 Corinthians 15 55 56 57 and burial in Kinzua graveyard. DIMMICK
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Campbell
Lycoming County
George Campbell
Kane
Warren
John Campbell
Heaven
Christ
M. E
Kinzua
Israel
Dimmick
Local Undertaking Firm Opens 214 Hickory Street in Warren
To the People of Warren and Vicinity we announce twenty years of experience in the undertaking trade now offered as a special business. A large stock and wider assortment of funeral furniture is carried, with prices guaranteed as low as any house. Personal attention on all funerals, satisfaction guaranteed, office open day and night. T. W. McNerrt, Manager. Pillsbury's Best Flour ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Warren County
Hickory Street
T. W. McNerrt
Local Notices of Marriages in January 1887 Conewango Frewsburg Jamestown
Marriage notices from Conewango Frewsburg and Jamestown dated January 1887 record W A Babcock m Miss M J Seichrist in Conewango by Rev L M Boyer. Hiram Akley m Miss Mary Shannin in Frewsburg by Rev L Child. Pearl Johnson m Miss Grace Burroughs in Jamestown by Justice of the Peace M P Strunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akley—Shannin
Frewsburg
N. Y
L. Child
Hiram Akley
Russell
Mary Shannin
Warren
Johnson—Burroughs
Jamestown N. Y
M. P. Strunk
J. P
Pearl Johnson
Bear Lake
Miss Grace Burroughs
Sugar Grove
Deaths in 1887 Inland Notices Mildred Moorhouse Jessie Bly
In Kinzua on January 17 Mildred infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Moorhouse. in Busti New York January 18 Jessie E wife of W H Bly and daughter of R E and Nancy L Falconer aged 21. in Farmington January 18 Mrs David Miles aged 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Farmington
David Miles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
Goopvrich & Fehlman
P. J. Bayer
P. Norraroor
Shakespeare Club
Pillsbury
Gooprich & Fehlman
Ruhlman’s
Barker
Merritt
the Library
S. C
P. J. Bayzk
Gooprica
Fehlman
Norrstor
Java
C. P. Northropp
the Citizens Association
Warren Business Men Organizing
Association
Board of Manaagers
Noyes
Jefferson
Rankin
Hays
Hand
Henry
Jamieson
Hertzel
Beaty
Wetmore
Kirberger
Hertzel and
W. A. Rankin
A. J. Hazeltine
Hattie C. Axtell
Youngsville
Lacy
Green Township
Tionesta Vindicator
Dunkirk
Herman Kunitz
Henry Kaiser
Presbyterian Church
Sam’s F. Marks
Burgettstown
Thomas Horner
Pittsfield
Brokenstraw Creek
Hornellaville
the Chautauqua Assembly Board of Trustees
Gunnison
J. J. Upchurch
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Steeleville
Meadville
Upchurch
Bellefontaine
St Louis
State Board of Health
Nypano Rifle Club
Falconer Range
Horace Warner
Syracuse
H. F. Hart
C. H. Reemer
Benj. Garfield
Salamanca
J. Robert Moore
H. vi Perry
H. H. Brosius
Brookville
General Wiley
F. R. Retterer
Goeprich & Fehlman
Pillsbury’s
Goodrich & Fehlman
John Laurer
Ruhlman
Johnson’s Exchange
Jonxsox
Bell Bro’s
Monda
Evey
O. H.hunter & Son
A. A. Davis & Co
Jtsons
Ames
Dodds cc
Warren, PA
Jacob Keller
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
Schellhammer & Lesser
Tory
Prarried
N. K. Wendleboe
Paining, &c
Lib Street
Postoffic Warren
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Crusss
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