Local items note winter farewells and events in Warren
Lent begins Feb 7 and various notices fill the Warren Mail column. Promotions include Em ery Lodge meeting, German class Thursdays, a Roscoe Hall masque ball, and a M E church dedication in Youngsville Jan 31 1883. Also reported are a jeweler’s trotter story, Mesmerists T A and J E Kennedy in Bradford and Warren, and plans for a Warren Sheffield tele graph line with connections to Jamestown Bradford Caryl and Forest County oil field at 25 cents for five minutes.
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St. Valentine
A. W. Morck
Emery Lodge
W. A. Bairstow
Third Street
A. Kamprad
Roscoe Hall
Kennedy
M. E
Youngsville
Thoburn
Shady” Davis
Niagara
Jse Co
Warren
Harrisburg
D. C. Babcock
Eleventh St
Philadelphia
T. A
J. E. Kennedy
Bradford
Noyes Drug Store
Phil
Titusville
George Wetmore
Vanderbilt
George
Stearns
Sheffield
Forest County
Jamestown
Corry
Parlor Furniture and Lounges Highlight Warith County
Greenland's near the Episcopal Church advertises fine parlor suits. McNetty and Co claim the largest variety of lounges in Warith County. L G Noyes drug store invites customers to try imported cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland’s
McNetty& Co
Warth County
L. G. Noyes
George Ball Buys Cohn Interest in Big Clothing Store
George Ball, after buying his partner Cohn’s stake, will run the clothing store alone. A Warren native of 26 years, Ball built a large, creditable business through hard work and selling goods cheap. He plans to move back to Warren and manage the shop in person, promising fair fits and a large stock priced to move.
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Geo. Ball
Mr. Cohn
Mr. Ball
Warren
George
Willard Howard promoted to State editor of journal
Willard Howard, once of Warren and the Mart office and later with the Philadelphia Times, is promoted to State editor of the great journal. He takes charge of the important department after years of hard work and merit. The note expresses fatherly satisfaction at his rise and expects further honors. An advertisement mentions Easy Chairs and dining room furniture from McNett & Co and P Greenlands next to the Episcopal Church for Rockers, Tables, and Marble tops.
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Willard Howard
Warren
Mart
Philadelphia Times
McNett & Co
P Greenland’s
Episcopal Church
Resolutions of Sympathy From Warren Lodge
Waerens Bro C B Tucker member of Warren Lodge No 481 Knights of Pythias has lost his wife. The lodge resolves to tender heartfelt sorrow and sympathy. A copy of the resolutions will be given to the bereaved brother and spread in the lodge minutes and published in town papers.
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Waerens
Bro. C. B. Tucker
Warren Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lost gold watch claimed by description and charges
Dinsmoor and Cable advertise a gold watch found with a note that the owner may reclaim it by proper description and payment of charges. The notice cites a furniture store across from the Post Office offering new parlor and chamber suites at low prices by N Greenlund.
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Dinsmoor & Cable
Postoffice
N Greenlund
Tailor Jacob Keller offers vast fall suitings and overcoats
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a large stock of fall suitings overcoats pantaloons both imported and domestic. He employs skilled workmen and guarantees satisfaction. Located upstairs on Second Street near Liberty.
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Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Personal notes and local notices from Warren newspaper
This column compiles personal updates and community notices: Mrs. Mason improves after illness. G. H. Somers, Irvington blacksmith, visits. Mrs. Tidd returns home from Bradford county. Rev. Doer falls ill causing no Lutheran services. Mrs. Hazeltine of Jamestown is dangerously ill. Mrs. Smith of Washington battles illness after infant loss. John C. Morrow’s Parker City business noted. O. H. Hunter & Son active east of Warren. D. S. Thompson reappointed Notary Public. the Rockwell family heads to Florida. J. Y. James learns of Hon. J. Shepherd James’s death in Raymond NH. Ella Shoff dies in Lock Haven. W. S. McMullan and others buy timber land in Wisconsin. Sinn er Manufacturing Company staff changes. Noble Sewing Machine agents appointed. W. W. Smith to open real estate and insurance office in Riverside area.
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Mason
Kate Lacy
G. H. Somers
Irvington
Tidd
Dr. Stewart
Bradford County
P. Doer
Dr. Hazeltine
Jamestown
O. H. Hunter
Smith
Washington
May Bartlett
John C. Morrow
Warren
Parker City
O. H. Hunter & Son
Wilcox
H. W. Baker
D. S. Thompson
Bert
Florida
W. A. Shoff
Lock Haven
Ella Shoff
W.8. McMullan
Oil City
Wisconsin
I. C. Logan
W. M. Davis
Singer Manufacturing Company
New York
Pennsylvania
Noble
Erie—Herald
W. W. Smith
Cunningham
Riverside
Press
Riverside P. & LH
Warren Oil Exchange Seeks Larger Quarters in Warren
Oil exchange leaders in Warren push to rent Kirberger & Merck’s two big rooms in the new river block to create a single large exchange hall. They cite crowding, poor ventilation, and telegraph access as reasons to expand before rooms are leased or finished for other uses.
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Warren Exchange
Kirberger & Merck
Robbery Suspect Apprehended After Train Pocketbook Theft
Warren police with help from nearby officers arrested a man named Glass in Cranberry township after a wallet containing about 1985 dollars was stolen from him aboard a P and E Depot train. The robber fled on High street and then to Hintz's barbershop, where Glass and others caught him. Glass, who posted 2000 bail, was jailed the day after a Friday hearing. The case hints at a larger gang active in Warren and surrounding areas.
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Brown
Warren
Glass
Cranberry Township
Oil City
High Street
Jacob Eysinger
Hintz
Justice Schnur
Holiday goods on sale at McNett & Co
McNett & Co advertises holiday goods with parlor suits and upholstered china in stock. Call early to select presents. Wells' Tooth Paste is also offered by L. G. Noyes, Druggist.
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McNett & Co
L. G. Noyes
Johnson & Siegfreid
Patterson well dry and oil near 1.06 in fragile market
The Patterson well came in dry last week as oil rose to 1.06 then faded to about 0.98 by Monday night. The Jamestown Oil Exchange opens for business and Anchor Oil Co buys 361 acres north of the county line between Cooper tract and Sheffield. C A Shultz buys Fred Morck’s stake in the Blue Jay property, gaining half of about 3,000 acres near the Blue Jay wells. Overall US daily petroleum output hovers near sixty thousand barrels.
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Patterson
Jamestown Oil Exchange
Anchor Oil Company
Forest County
Cooper Tract
Sheffield
Grandin
Scheide
Henry
Derrick
C. A. Shultz
Fred Morck
Blue Jay
Mr. Shultz
Blue Jay Wells
Fred
United States
Ice boaters chase thrill on perilous frozen race
The Observer describes ice boating as a craze for pleasure seekers. A party launches an ice boat, secures themselves, then accelerates with a bound as the Head gains speed. They race past wharves, reaching speeds over a mile per minute, with dangers of being thrown as crew haul in during sharp turns.
Dissolution notice and grand sale at Geo Ball Co Warren
The firm Geo Ball & Co Warren dissolves by mutual consent January 23 1883 with Geo Ball continuing at the old stand. Over $60 000 in stock of clothing hats and furnishings must be sold at cost and below to reduce stock. Great bargains on suits and overcoats with discounts offered for orders before spring rush. George Ball signs the notice.
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Geo. Ball & Co
Warren
Geo. Ball
George Ball
Flood relief, acquittal, timber booms in county headlines
County and vicinity reports flood relief gifts totaling 1600 for Germany. Mrs. McClelland of Franklin acquitted of murdering her husband. Timber rafts and millwork rise as J W Humphrey assigns. Allen & Co. take Bradford Star editing. Western Union pole buildup noted. Youngsville M E Church to be dedicated January 31 with services by Rev J N Clover and Prof E O Excell.
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Erie
Germany
Bradford
Clarendon
Bolivar
Richburg
New York Dispatch
R. B. Stone
Bradford Star
George E. Allen & Co
Allen
Tionesta Creek
Beaver Valley
Hickory
E. A. Allen
Warren Co
Freehold
Jamestown Journal
Thomas Barnard
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
M. E
Youngsville
J. N. Clover
J. T. Edwards
D. D
Chamberlain Institute
Randolph
N. Y
Dr. Edwards
E. O. Excell
Oil City
D. Latshaw
Franklin
Oyster supper profits boost Good Templars’ new building
County correspondence reports a successful oyster supper by the Good Templars with profits over $50 for the new building. Mrs. Ella Woodin returns to Richburg after a four week visit with her father. Two births this week, a son to Mrs. Reed and a daughter to Mrs. Peterson. The funeral of Mrs. D L O'Brien's mother was held in Corry with a special train and large turnout. death caused by cancer. Jan. 24, 1883.
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The
Good Templars
Ella Woodin
Richburg
B. F. Phelps
W. G. Shannon
Reed
Spring Creek Gossip Reports Oysters Dances and Builders
The Station oyster supper drew local interest though the dance outcome is unclear. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Nehemiah Brown of Sherman New York call on friends. Hall broke his leg drawing legs for Majors in Sparta. Snow slows logs. Spring projects include James Phillis building a new saw mill and Charles Morton planning to rebuild a burned mill. Charley Washburn is sick. January 26, 1883. M. W. E.
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Hall
Majors
Sparta
James Phillis
Charles Morton
Charley Washburn
Pennsylvania Paragraphs and Local Happenings
A summary notes the Pennsylvania Senate supporting woman suffrage, a Pittsburg firm patenting glass shingles, and 1882 mine fatalities and injuries in the anthracite regions. It cites Philadelphia water pollution from Reading upstream, blue laws punishing profane oaths, and a caution about fines and imprisonment. Also described are frauds against farmers in Clarion and Armstrong counties where two men used forged notes to steal about $18,000, netting $14,000, with a pessimistic moral about signing documents and a call to consult a lawyer before pledges.
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Pennsylvania
God
Christ Jesus
Clarion
Armstrong
Franklin Press
Kinzu a Township Notes Highlight School Growth And Local Life
In Kinza area items reflect scarce goods and community activity from January 29 1883 with protracted Methodist meetings and a thriving local school rising from 90 to 125 pupils. Mrs Bates seeks cancer treatment in Buffalo while fencing and stave mills operate. A. E. Aylesworth buys Cable Hollow mill. Jacob Fry stocks timber and fire incidents near miss.
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Warren Hall
G. W. Brownell
A. E. Aylesworth
Adison Fox
F. B. Hayward
Prompt settlement of Geo Ball and Co accounts
All accounts of the late firm of Geo Ball and Co will be settled by the undersigned at the old location. Prompt settlement is desired. All persons will be allowed a five percent deduction on their indebtedness if they settle within thirty days from date. George Ball. Warren, Jan 26, 1883.
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Geo. Ball & Co
George Ball
Clergy Endorses Exposure of Crime in Newspapers
Rev. J. M. Savage of Boston defends newspaper exposure of wrongdoing as beneficial. He argues public scrutiny deters crime and that exposure weighs more on the average man than the wrath of heaven.
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J. M. Savage
Boston
Savage
Safety record of the New York Pennsylvani a and Ohio A I rail line
The New York Pennsylvani a and Ohio A I boasts a rare safety record with only one passenger fatality in twenty two years, not due to the company. The line forms part of a major East West trunk and carries heavy traffic. Equipment is described as first class and journeys are said to be highly comfortable.
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New York, Penn. & Ohio A. I
Local Notices and Visits in Town January 27 1883
Homer Powell and sister Miss Belle visit friends while Miss Etta Evans returns from Clarendon. Miss Jennie Rawlson of Titusville comes home from her uncle's. Miss Mary Gorman ill with lung congestion. Rumor of Emma Cummins of Geneva Pa to marry Frank Adsit next week. Mrs. R. U. Scot and Mrs. John Tallman return from Clarendon. Mrs Hugh Shaw very ill. Ira Johnson of Hastings Neb. leaves for Emlenton Pa. Curt Hamsey visits his sister Mrs. Faggart. Grandin from Bradford. P. W. Ryan and Grandin Henry buy De Xwouer meat market. Skating on river improves. skating party enjoyed. Series of M E Church meetings begins. Many drive to East Hickory to surprise Mrs. G. W. Warden. Mrs. E. M. Curtis confined with a cold. Capt. and Mrs. Butler's young friends dance at their home. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. C. James and son Julian return from WA. D. Glenn's. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson of Ripley N Y visit son W. R. Dawson. Mrs. L. M. Gibeland and son return from Chicago. Dancing class members meet at Frank Coltman’s for a lovely time. Mrs. Wilson of Bradford visiting Mrs. E. M. Curtis. John Breitenstein and family visit Pittsburg. P. W. Martin visits friends in town. Jan. 27, 1883.
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Homer Powell
Belle
Etta Evans
Clarendon
Jennie Rawlson
Titusville
J. B. Jennings
Mary Gorman
Fmma Cumminzes
Geneva
Tidhvute
Frank Adsit
P. W. Ryan
Grandin Henry
Dan de Xwoeuer
M. E. Church
East Hickory
G. W. Warden
E. M. Curtis
Capt
New two story house and lot in Glade for sale
A new two story house and lot in Glade is offered with inquiry via F. A. Weld at Piso building Warren Pa. MecNett and Co. present twelve styles of chamber suits in walnut and ash. Stationery and toilet goods available at L. G. Noyes.
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Glade
F. A. Weld
Piso
Warren
MecNett & Co
N Greenlund Announces Move to Exchange Block
The note says N Greenlund has moved to the Exchange block opposite the Post Office with better facilities to display goods. He invites patrons to visit, promises prompt attention and fair dealing, and reiterates the motto Live and let live.
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N. Greenlund
Edinboro Normal School Boosts Alumni Pay
A speaker notes that attending Edinboro Normal School increased earnings by $20 per month, reflecting on the value of two terms spent there and the higher pay afterward.
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Edinboro
Unclaimed Letters In Warren Post Office Pa 1838
A list of names including Mrs Lawson John Montague and Miss Coffin remains unclaimed at Warren Post Office Warren Pa dated January 27 18x38. Recipients have thirty days to claim before items go to the Dead Letter Office. Please cite advertising date when calling.
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Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Offic Anderson
S. A. Beaver
Miss Coffin
B. Clark
West H. Clark
Thos
Clemons
Sally Neilson
Emma Dahlstrom
John Park
James Elwell
T. H. Peterson
Martin Eldrich
Hermon E. Patterson
Mary Grimm
W. Platt
Henry Hedge
Etta Ramier
Elias Jones
Thos, Shaffer
George Karr
C. P. Sebard
John Karr
Co. P. Secre
Mary Lore
Mary Lecest
T. Lindegren
C. Turner
Alice Sunday
Miss Wood
Sidney A
It Is A Perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer
It is entirely different from all others and acts as a clear vegetable hair restorer. It frees the head from daudruts restores gray hair to natural color and promotes new growth where it has fallen. It does not harm health unlike prior chemicals. It turns faded hair to glossy brown in days. Sold by SMIrH KLINE & C and See and HALL & RUCKEL in New York.
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Smirh. Kline & C
See and Hall & Ruckel
New York
McNett & Co. Offers Wide Line of Chamber Suits
McNett & Co. advertises the most complete collection of chamber suits in the market and a fine range of brackets, tables, and cabinet ware in Warren County.
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McNett & Co
Warren County
Local Furniture Dealers Advertise Suits and Chairs
P Greenlund's near the Episcopal Church offers fine Chamber Suits Parlor Suites and Upholstered Chairs. McNett & Co advertise furniture including parlor suites and chairs. P Greenlund also promotes cheap cash furniture in Warren Pa near the Episcopal Church.
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P Greenlund’s
Episcopal Church
McNett & Co
P. Greenlund
Warren, Pa
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
C. H. Auspura
J.C. Fuelhart
E. F. Honaes
Com
Warren Oil Exchange
the Oil Outlook
ABC
Spring Creek
Nehemiah Brown
Sherman, N. Y
Senate
Pittsburg
Russellburg
Hiram Tapin
Michigan
Miss Acocks
Pittsfield
Esq. Slone
W.w.slone
John A. Hodges
Esq
Elder Minor
Ben
J. H. Fry
William
John.a
Kinzua
A.J. Williams
Nebraska
A. J
Cambridge Crawford Co
Union School
Kinzan
Corydon
P. Smith
M. H Wilcox’s
Sanderlin
Steadman, Jaquay & Co
Canfield
White
Kilburn
Bradford Street
W.T. Brown
Salamanca
Dayton
Carrollton
D. Reeves
the Courant
A. J. Myer
Buffalo
Maine
Strasburg
Morrow—Doolittle
Wm. Cochran
H. W. Lowry
J.C. Morrow
Winnie Doolittle
Buck—James
Tidioute
L. M. Gilieland
U.S. Buck
Florence M. James
Dunham —Marsh
Sugar Grove
C. O. Mead
Robi. L. Dunham
Ruth B. Marsh
Parker —Skinner
Farmington
Jan
Dean—Kinne
Troy Centre
W. V. Stone
F. P. Dean
Russelsburg
Mary Kinne
Dalrymple — Haggerty
Bride
J. B. Davison
D. Watson Dalrymple
Casselton
Dakota
Ina Haggerty
Preston
Riley
Nelson Preston
Palmeter
Penelipa Palmeter
Cogswell & Wheeler
People’s Market
Scofield
Front St
T. McKnight
Practical Merchant Tailor
O. C. Allen
P. M
Walnut Leaf
England
Russia
France
Spain
Belgium
Sweden
Bulgaria
Roumania
Schellhammer & Lesser
Water St
Warren Savings Bank
Aladin
Invincible
Hub
Royal Square
Milo Harris
Orn
Jamestown Y
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Davis’ Drug Store
New Jersey
E. H. Jones
New York Board of Health
A. Speer
Passaic
Ove-coats
Front Street
OS Aksaikesi
M. Shear & Brother’s
Dolmans
M. Shear & Brother
Parmlee & Henry, Warren, Penn’a
Exchange Block
Water Street
Nelson
Greenland
L. G Noyes
Wells & Noyes
Drues
Warren High School
W. M. Limpsey
A. B. Mitner
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