Masquerade at the Rink and 7-20-8 events enliven town
The week features a Grand Masquerade at the Rink on Thursday night and a revival of the comedy 7-20-8 at Library Hall with cast details and strong local interest. Community notices cover local guests, theatre notes, and civic happenings with Elmira and Jamestown mentions.
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Library Hall
John Chinaman
Niagara Hose
Roscoe Hall
Rink
Ladies of Trinity Memorial Church
Elmira
Erie
Warren
Philip Leonhart
Gro. P. Orr & Co sales and bargains offered in various goods
A local ad blurb lists cabbage deliveries at Gro. P. Orr & Co and discounts on embroideries, canned goods, flour, and amber flour at TuroporE MEssNeER's. It promotes the La Pierre Restaurant, Geo. Ball’s suits, Bryant's P B D Corset at Bell Bros, and Marsh's Roller Skates at Variety Hall.
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Bey Bros
la Pierre
Geo. Ball’s
Gro. P. Orr & Co
Turopore
Messneer’s
Bryant
Bell Bros
Marsh
Variety Hall
Rinkles at the Erie rink promises masquerade spectacle
Hausmann Bros of Erie supply costumes for the masquerade as skaters practice left and right moves. The rink operates daily with ladies only mornings and a busy Thursday night event. Prof Kynock, a skatist, expected to appear in February.
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Hausmann Bros
Erie
McNeille
Harry Upson
Kynock
Agricultural Club Meeting Seeks Fertilizer Debate
All persons interested in farming are urged to attend the next regular meeting on Thursday January 31 at the Court House. A constitution and by laws will be adopted and the Club placed in working order. The discussion topic is the best fertilizers and application methods. Farmers are asked to devote one day each month to support the Club for social and financial rewards.
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Messrs
Aldrich
Parsloe
New York
Daly’s
Buffalo
the Express
Miss Flagg
Floss
Miss Bright
Oil City
Derrick
Library Hall
Great auction sale of Dry Goods by D. M. Gross & Bros
A large dry goods auction by D. M. Gross & Bros. will begin Wednesday afternoon January 30 and run daily in morning afternoon and evening until the entire stock is sold. Vendors promote bargains and urge customers to attend.
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D. M. Gross & Bros
McNett and Co Offer Furniture at Bargain Prices
Between 40 and 50 bushels of potatoes priced at 50 cents a bushel available. Call at second block below Struthers' Iron Works on Free ExeEcut. McNett & Co advertise furniture cheaper than any other house and claim to carry more goods than two other Warren county stores.
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Satz
Struthers’ Iron Works
McNett & Co
Warren County
Open winter brings lively snows and deep cold
The report describes over five weeks of sleighing with more snow than last winter. Level snowdrifts reach about three feet, and temperatures plunge near twenty to twenty eight below zero. Despite brief easing, more snow is forecast as locals complain the fabled signs and folklore predictors have failed.
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Warren
Lapland
Vennor
Struthers Library seeks wide public support for new building
Correspondence announces the Struthers Library Building near completion with plans to occupy the space around April first. A town and county wide canvass offers library use and full association membership for a two dollar ticket, or three dollars for two family members, inviting broad public involvement and support.
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Struthers Library
Board of Control
Struthers
T. Struthers
Warren Public Library
County and Vicinity News Highlights and Local Notes
Franklin carries debt of 48000 dollars while a Mercer district judgeship seeks a new candidate. Oil City eyes a borough government and a bottlers brewers convention is planned for Jan 31. Edgar Ullman of Franklin dies in Baltimore on Jan 20. Rev Frank Heath jailed for pamphlets. Titusville library serves eight years with 4000 volumes and 1000 yearly checkouts.
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Miller
Mercer
Oil City
Oil Country
Edgar
Ullman
Franklin
Baltimore
Col. Wiley
Frank Heath
Greenback
Corry
Postoffice
Baldwin
Titusville
Charles Lamb
Bradford
Kinzua
Baker
Knapp
Young porter arrested for theft at Bucklin's hotel
Charles Hamilton, a hotel porter, stole a pocket-book and jewelry from Mrs. Will Bucklin in Titusville. He was tracked to Cobham and arrested by Constable Fuellhart, then taken to Warren by Sheriff Allen. The report also notes a theater turnout, sleigh riders to Tionesta, a local wedding, and a frigid Friday morning.
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Charles Hamilton
Bucklin’s
Will Bucklin
Titusville
Cobham
Fuellhart
Tionesta
James Brenn
Enterprise
Mary Hubbard
Mr. Graham
McVeagh Minstrels Stumble Into Town Unpaid Bills
Jan 28 report notes McVeagh Minstrels performed Tuesday to a small audience and left bills unpaid. J L Thompson buys farm firm Houghwot Son and plans opening a mercantile business with J E Houghwot. Allen Free manufacture axe helves and hammer handles with 200 dozen helves in stock. A school board January 19 votes five to one to build a new schoolhouse. Young ladies sewing circle promotes a February 22 invitation ball for public school. A group from here attended J A Ingell's singing school in North Warren for a pleasant evening.
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McVeagh’s
McVeagh
J. L. Thompson
John Houghwot, Sr
Houghwot & Son
Farmington
J. E. Houghwot
Jim
Allen & Free
J. A. Ingell
North Warren
Pennsylvania Public Education and Military Planning Highlights
The state reports twenty Grand Army Posts in Tioga County and over five million dollars paid annually to teachers. It lists 15,721 school directors and 22,014 teachers in Pennsylvania, with coal miners totaling 135,000 split between 45,000 in the bituminous region and 90,000 in the anthracite. Winter dairy meetings are set for Meadville on February 14 and 18, while the State Military Board in Philadelphia weighs summer encampment plans, considering two weeks earlier timing and possible Gettysburg division camps if rail rates are favorable. The anecdote recalls actor Young in The Gamester with Mrs. Siddons, the prompter repeating lines as Mrs. Siddons discreetly guides him, a behind the scenes moment noted as audiences remained unaware.
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Pennsylvania
State Dairymen’s Association
Meadville
State Military Board
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Actor Barry Sullivan Faces Vast Murder Totals in Hefty Record
A noted actor and self described statistician claims Barry Sullivan has committed 17 000 murders and been killed 9 000 times. Irving reportedly has 15 000 murders and 7 000 deaths by violence. Charles Wyndham allegedly divorced 28 000 wives in England.
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Barry Sullivan
Irving
Charles Wyndham
England
Musical concert by the Young Ladies Missionary Society
The Presbyterian Church event last Friday evening drew a slim crowd but delivered a highly entertaining program. Performers from Emily Shackleton to Miss Seamans impressed with vocal prowess. the review lauds Mrs Patterson, Mr Manville, Prof Baker and Miss Mason and notes requests for encores. The piece concludes with hopes for a larger audience when weather warms.
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Young Ladies Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Emily Shackleton
Berta Thomas
White Messrs. Baker, Manville, Bell and Gross
United
Wamelink
C. A Waters
E. Howe
C. H. Paterson
Rena Seamans
D. Buck
M. C. Baker
Thompson
Patterson
Miss Seamans
Messrs. Baker and
Bell
Bruce Vey Vsvcoeryssscseasaeneavrseconek
Myrta Mason
Emerson Messrs. Baker
Manville
Bell and Gross
Bertha Gemmill
Sam Messner
Barker
C. H. Patterson
Mr. Mark C. Baker
Father
B. Owen
Mrs. Patterson
Mr. Manville
Warren
Thomas
Sill
Shackleton
Buffalo
Prof. Baker
Oil City
Mason
Frew
Bertha
Sam
Postoffice Opens New Hours and Lock-Box System
Postmaster Allen reports the new postoffice in full operation with a lock-box system. General delivery opens 7 30 a m and closes 7 p m with Sunday hours 10 to 11 a m. About 700 boxes rented as the business grows and money orders and postal notes total 1500 to 2000 weekly, possibly 100000 yearly.
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Allen
Mrs Caldwell to Sing in Warren Beneath Baptist Sponsorship
Mrs Caldwell a noted soprano will perform in Library Hall Warren in late February under the Baptist Church. The Hamilton Times reports her move to Toronto, noting her eminent talent and the community’s regret at losing her Hamilton residence of seven years and her sincere, amiable character.
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Hamilton
Valuable Oil Property in Dispute in Howe Township
A special term of court will decide ownership of a 600 acre oil tract in Howe township Forest county with at least ten producing wells and 300000 barrels held by a receiver. The Balltown Oil Company faces O E Clark and LeRoy Judd in a long running ejectment suit dating to 1837. settlement: Balltown takes its oil and plaintiffs receive the land and remaining oil.
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Tionesta
Howe Township
Forest County
Matthews
O. E. Clark
Leroy Judd
Leadville
Col
Balltown Oil Company
Messrs. Osmer and Freeman
Franklin, Pa
Geo. A. Jenks
Brookville
R. Brown
S. P. Johnson
Warren
F. H. Guthrie
Titusville
Messrs
Slagle Wiley and White
Pittsburg
Blizzard
Balltown Company
Golden anniversary of Kent and Rice observed at elegant home
Fifty years after their January 23, 1834 marriage Alonzo Kent and Mary Rice celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a January 23, 1884 gathering at their residence. Rev Williams of the M E Church offered congratulations. guests included daughters Mrs Spoor Mackey of Chicago and Mrs Charles P Bromley of Rochester and their families, plus son Alonzo F Kent of Bradford. An air of hospitality marked the event with refreshments and broad community esteem.
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Alonzo Kent
Mary Rice
Kent
Jamestown
Spoor Mackey
Chicago
Charles P. Bromley
Rochester
Alonzo F. Kent
Bradford
Spring Creek News Notes and Local Figures
Snow blockade disrupts business and neighborly exchange but a Garland visitor keeps hope alive as a farm interest draws attention. Elder residents include Dr. B Grant aged 90 and John Jobes at 92, with Moody Nichols near 94. Ice harvest succeeds. Spring Creek Grange installed new officers led by Master A. H. Olmstead.
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Garland
B. Grant
John Jobes
Moody Nichols
Rebecca Mudge
Spring Creek Grange
A. H. Olmstead
Open winters coldest with 22 below temperature and local notices
Wrightsville reports the cold snap at 22 below zero and notes deaths of Fred, a fourteen year old student of Miss Murray, and Jonathon Lundy buried in town after dying at Spring Creek. Also mentions visitors Mrs. Chamberlain and Orville from Corry, a planned dance with Youngsville Band, a correction on Wheelock's mill lumber figures, and a sale storefront from N. K. Wendelboe offering tea sets, chamber sets, cake stands, lamps, wall paper, and paints.
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Fred
John Bull
Miss Murray
Stilson’s Hill
Jonathon Lundy
Spring Creek
Dr Day Liniment Endorsed by Ridgway Woman
Joan Fannin Sr of Ridgway Pa says she has used various remedies for years but finds no equal to Dr Day s Liniment, endorsing its effectiveness.
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Dr. Day
Joan Fannin, Sr
Ridgway, Pa
Local ads promote food orders and sales on chinaware
Bread rolls pies can be ordered from Mrs. Roter by phone with townwide delivery. Geo Ball offers leading styles in soft and stiff hats. Mrs. Roter sells choice candies and nuts. Geo Pp Orr & Co. clears high priced chinaware Crockery and Glassware as trade remains quiet after the holidays.
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Geo. Ball
Geo
Orr & Go
Geer Anniversary Celebrated by Relatives and Friends
The fortieth wedding anniversary of L. R. Geer and wife of Corry was observed last Thursday evening. About sixty relatives and near friends attended from Bradford Clarendon Warren plus locals from Corry. Guests included the Cogswells Nesmith Levens and Mair among others. Presents included an easy chair and silverware as tokens of affection.
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C. Smith
Daniel H. Post
Atlantic City
Post
Jamestown Standard
Gilleland
Tidioute
Evansville
Indiana
Pre
Vincennes
Ind
Erie
A.M. Kent
Corry
John A. Hall
Jamestown
J. H. Eddy
Warren
Florida
Cincinnati
Eddy
M. Mead
Nettie Hull
Columbus
L. R. Geer
Bradford
Clarendon
H. Cogswell
George Cogswell
Frank Cogswell
Floral tributes at Ashtabula disaster memorials
Elegant bouquets drop from car windows as trains pass the Ashtabula bridge. People honor friends lost in the dark abyss, treating these floral offerings with cemetery reverence amid winter memories of the disaster.
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Ashtabula Bridge
New Corset Arrives at Bell Bros Call
Bell Bros. advertises a new corset as excellent value. Cream puffs available at La Pierre Restaurant on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Bell Bros
la Pierre
Bell Bros Opens Quietly With Silk Goods and Kid Gloves
A Bell Bros display features a Lat in Sarah and Brocaded Silks twenty four inches wide suitable for weddings operas and parties at low prices. Also a fresh invoice of Cente meri Kid Gloves in black and colors five button with Masquetaire ten button options among a large assortment.
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Sarah
Bell Bros
Tailored Suits in Finest Styles at Astonishing Prices
Geo Ball announces made to order suits with the finest cloths and the newest styles now ready for selection. Call early to secure the best options in town.
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Geo. Ball
Dairy and flour prices cut as market eases
A large wheat drop triggers lower flour prices with Densmore’s Amber Flour reduced to 1.35 per sack cash and 1.25 per barrel. George P. Orr & Co advertises 22 inch Cashmere and Brocade Dress Goods at 1 24 per yard, urging buyers to stock up while cheap.
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Densmore
Wide Hamburg Embroideries Line Opens at Low Prices
A new stock of Hamburg embroideries nineteen to twenty seven inches wide just arrived and is touted as the town’s cheapest line. Purchased at a clearance sale, the buyer’s selection is offered at less than wholesale prices for a limited two week period.
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Hamburg
Washing Service Declared For Bradford Steam Laundry
Send washing to Bradford Steam Laundry on Mondays and Tuesdays. Agency handled by A. A. Davis & Co.
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Bradford
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Wedding Cards and Invitations Offered by Matz Office
Print neat and cheap wedding cards announcements and invitations. Visit Matz office to examine samples and discuss options.
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Matz
Wendelboe Reminds Public Of Wallpapering And Painting
N K Wendelboe urges immediate wall papering and painting with a large stock of finest styles. He employs only competent workmen and promises dispatch and high craft. Call at his Liberty Street store.
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N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Unclaimed Letters Listed for Warren Post Office
A Warren Pennsylvania post office notice lists residents and others whose letters remain unclaimed and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within thirty days. Names include C. J. Ahlstrand T. H. Burk Julian Best Susan Butler Amanda Carlberg Gustava Cowan Irvine Carlson Johanna Clinton Tom Cederquist 8. L. Dailey Motle Erikson Anna Elmgreen Mary Ginn Geo Givens Geo Henderson Harry Hanson Henry Hulings Forest Harlitz Otis Haliday Mrs J Hinman Stanley Homan Valentine Johnson Albin Johnson C J Johnson Gust 2 TMS wm Johnson Ida Thomas Margaret Jennings J B Woodward Deloss Johnson Mathilda Watson Samuel Krupp Emeline Winchester Sherman Lowrie Will Young C M In calling for letters please give date of advertising Warren Pa J Larson Selma R Lamon Wm Mead Darius Martinson Jno N Murphy Jno Moore S Manwaring W B Nerrak Barba Nordin Theodora Nelson Lizzie Ostan Freda Peterson Ed Peterson Fred Pierson Mary 2 Rind Anna Rolyat Neward Roberts H C Sutton Mrs M Sinones Mrs Sannio Lorrie Smith Geo H Shime Ellen Sarlsburg Andrew Sybert A W Smith Chrissey Minute WE
Marsh Roller Skates Exclusive Sales for Warren
Johnson and Siegfried secure exclusive Warren sales rights for Marsh Roller Skates. A general restorative tonic, Dr Day’s Stomach and Nerve Tonic, is advertised to curb nervous dreams and insomnia.
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Johnson & Siegfried
Marsh
Warren
Dr. Day
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