Warren ninetieth century notices and local ads blend
The page catalogs assorted local notices and promotional items from Warren in 1888, including sales at Matt office, Goodrich Fehrman groceries, a Davis soda and Deva Store, and Noyes Drua Stogrs. It notes a spire project on a Catholic Church, a White Cross League picnic at Sugar Grove, and an auction at Seigel & Sons beginning July 6. It mentions Eugene Ball clothing, Snow Ball Flour, Buckeye Mower or Reaper, and Beech Street greenhouses. Also banners for Harragah lodge ball, hotel/restaurant changes, Lyceum questions, and a firecracker Fourth. The Warren Refining Co offices, Davis drug store expansion, and Merck Drug Store move are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Goodrich & Fehrman’s
Davis’ Deva
White Cross League
Sugar Grove
Seigel & Sons
Geo. H. Ames
J. M. Reeger
Beech Street
Goodrich & Fehlman’s
Harragah
Exchange Hotel
Carver House
A. Guertin
Library
Hotel de Ville
Verback Block
Warren Lyceum
Democratic Party
George Ball
A. T. Scofield
Market Street
Co. W. Uddy
Robert Henderson
Buffalo
Davis Drug Store
W. A. Kinnear
Baltimore College of Pharmacy
Kinnear
Young America
Warren
Ed. Wetmore Hose Co
R. H. Childs
Clark and Warren
Corry
Warren Refining Co
Jackson Run
S. J. Fisher
Merck
Scofield
Morris
Messrs
Sandborn and Mullen
Personal Paragraphs From Judge King’s Residents
Mrs J E King and son Jamie of Buffalo visit Judge King at his home. Mrs W B Weed slowly recovers from illness. Mrs John Heible and daughter Minnie visit Erie friends. Mrs E Bowie returns to New York City after a stay with her brother H P Hunter. Mr Chas A Kelley of London England visits J K Weaver’s residence. Harry Pickett’s boy arrives to celebrate the Fourth. Geo W Peck of Grand Valley travels to Gettysburg to visit his old battlefield as a member of the gallant 831 regiment. Mrs C C Thompson and children stay at Allegheny Springs while carpenters add pews to her residence. Mrs Arnett leaves for Warsaw and Hornellsville, NY on a visit. Lewis E Watson, young son Will C Watson II, dies Friday night after three weeks of illness. parents express sympathy. W H Morrison of Corydon praises Gen Harrison’s nomination and sings an old army tune. Warren County G A R members depart for Gettysburg reunion. We hope the boys have a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. King
Jamie
Buffalo
Judge King’s
W. B. Weed
John Heible
Minnie
Erie
E. Bowie
H. P. Hunter
New York City
Chas. A. Kelley
London
England
J. W. Weaver
J.K. Weaver
Harry Pickett
Geo. W. Peck
Grand Valley
Gettysburg
C.C. Thompson
Allegheny Springs
Lewis E Watson
Will C. Watson
Aleu
W. H. Morrison
Corydon
Mazu
Gen Harrison
Finest clothing store in Warren county under A Weiss
The Place to Buy Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods at the Carver House location in Warren county offers an overhauled shop with a large stock of serviceable and fashionable clothing. Spring suits and boys clothes are on hand, with promises of savings. A Weiss is the manager guiding the store for many years.
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Warren County
Carver House
A. Weiss
Warren
Dry Goods Buying Advice Warns Against Big Ads
When purchasing dry goods, investigate carefully rather than rely on large flaming advertisements. Use your own judgment, inspect stock, and compare. The message claims the store is as well stocked and cheaper than ten towns combined.
July Fourth Excursion Fares Displayed by Rail Line
At L. G. Noyss' Drug Store a range of beverages is listed along with a Fourth of July excursion offer by W. N. Y., & P. Ry. Return passage is honored until July 6, inclusive, for fall fare single trip tickets purchased and dated July 3 and 4. W. 8. Lerrarp, Agt.
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Lerrarp
Agt
Canned Goods and Fashion Notice at Local Stores
Bargaiss in Canned Goods at Co. R. Henry's. Collector's Notices for sale at the Matt office, ceay. Pear Phosphates is a new and ele gant drink at Davis' Dana Store. Dada Shades in great variety at A. A. Davis & Co. The latest in Neckwear, Hats, Shirts and Hosiery, just received by Gro. Bau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargaiss
Co. R. Henry's
Matt
Ceay
Davis’ Dana
A. A. Davis & Co
Gro. Bau
Bar Association to Meet on Death of Judge Trunkey
The Bar Association of Warren county will meet at the Court House today at 2 P M to discuss the death of Hon. John Trunkey. Judge Trunkey, born in Mercer County about 60 years ago, served on the Venango Mercer district court and the State Supreme Court. Mrs. Trunkey to return for a Franklin burial. election implications for November noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association of
Warren County
Court House
John Trunkey
Judge Trunkey
Mercer County
Jefferson College
Samuel Griffith
W. G Garvin
Mercer
W. G.trunkey
Warren
Venango and
Venango
State Supreme Court
Supreme
Trunkey
New York
Franklin
Warren Bar
Supreme Court
Mitchell
McCollum
Beaver
Warren County Fair Sets Sept Dates and Improvements
The Warren County Fair will run September 18 to 21 at Warren with plans for new stalls moved secretary office to the main entrance and a portable treasurer office outside gates. Directors elected 8 H Evans to fill a vacancy and premium book is being printed. The association joined the American Trotting Association to improve next fall racing and may host a notable speaker like Col Robert Ingersoll. Venango County fair adopts last year admission rates 50 cents single 1.25 season. ages 12-15 pay 25 cents. under 12 free.
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Warren County
Warren
H. Evans
Tidioute
American Trotting Association
Robert Ingersoll
Warren County Fair Association
Venango County Agricultural Society
Spring sale closes out odds and ends at NorTHROP'S
A. A. Davis & Co. offer a complete line of wall papers in all grades and NorTHROP'S markets shoes for all feet and budgets. The notice emphasizes closing out odds and ends in Spring suits and a broad range of footwear options.
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A. A. Davis & Co
P. Northrop
Noyes Brings Painter Supplies at Low Prices
L. G. Noyes, druggist and stationer, advertises headquarters for drugs paints oils varnishes and window glazing putty. All painter's materials offered at lowest prices.
LICENSES REFUSED IN WARREN COUNTY BY COURT OPINION
Judge Brown delivered an opinion last Tuesday denying liquor licenses in Warren County. He cites prior 1867 1887 acts and Reed's appeal, says neither petitioners nor remonstrants must be voters, only citizens, and stresses public interest over private rights. The court notes petitions and remonstrances reflect local sentiment and that licenses are not necessary for public accommodation.
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Brown
Warren County
Supreme Court
Reed
Randenbush
Paxon
Court of Quarte Sessions
Court of Quarter Sessions
Court of Last Resort
Pine street matter eyed by Barges and Council in July meeting
At a regular meeting on July 2 the Pine street matter was discussed and the Street Committee instructed to obtain bans from Mr Siechrist to identify the borough against damages and to petition the Court to open the street as in the May 7 petition. Several hydrants were reported defective. repairs planned for Henry street and adjacent areas. ditches on Chestnut and High streets filled. park fountain moved near Warren Savings Bank. W C T U fountain request referred to a committee with power to act. A bridge at Fifth Street was discussed with a funding plan. 195 businessmen sought reinstatement of Policeman Foster, a 5 to 4 vote defeated the motion. Ended after midnight with routine bills.
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Pine Street
Siechrist
Chestnut
High
Henry Street
Market
Warren Savings Bank
East Street
High Street
Fifth Street
Foster
People’s Co operative Store to Give Free Residence Photo
The People's Co operative Store will give a first class photograph of the buyer's residence or place of business, eight by ten inches, with every ten dollars of goods purchased. This offer takes effect May 10, 1888, under manager Gro. P. Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Co-operative Store, Limited
P. Orr
Fourth of July Excursion Ticket Sale By P and E Ry
The P and E Ry offers excursion tickets for July 2 3 and 4 with return by July 6. W S Lerrarp agent announces the sale and directs travelers to purchase at the agency.
The Veteran Clothier Ad in Warren Seeks Customers
All Warren residents who may be disgusted with outside work and high prices should call on Gso. BALL, The Veteran Clothier, for clothing needs and local service.
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Warren
Gso
Ball
Clover and Grain: Warren County Farmers Debate Clover and Grain
The Warren County Farmers Club met at the Court House to discuss clover curing and grain storage. Members exchanged methods for curing clover in cocks, with notes on timing, turning, and feeding quality, and debated wheat and oats handling and shocking techniques. The group scheduled topics on de-horning cattle and pure-bred cattle vs scrubs for July 28 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Farmers’ Club
Court House
Lott
Mr. Sterrett
Judge Acocks
Loucks
Timo Othy
Berry
Clark
Thomas and
Sterrett
Mowers
Evans
Brasington
Smith
Farors
Ratifying Rally in Warren Shows Strong Republican Support
A Warren ratification meeting drew a large crowd with delegations from Clarendon as a long procession passed through streets adorned with lanterns and flags. Judge Johnson and others spoke passionately on the Harrison and Morton ticket, signaling broad enthusiasm and intent to elect the nominees.
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B&b
Rai
Clarendon
Warren Savings Bank
C. C
Youngsville
Tidioute
Harrison
Morton
Youngsville and Brokenstraw hold pro Harrison parade
In a Wednesday evening event on June 27 the people of Youngsville and Brokenstraw township endorsed Benjamin Harrison for President and Levi Morton for Vice President. Speakers from Warren voiced support for protectionist policy and tariff elevation, urging voters to back the Republican ticket this fall. A plan to raise a long pole to display the American flag was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Brokenstraw Township
Benjamin Harrison
Levi P. Morton
Messrs
Geo. H. Higgins
W. E. Rice
H. R. McCalmont
J. H. Donly
Warren
Tidioute Republicans Satisfied with Nominees
Republicans in Tidioute express general satisfaction with the Chicago Convention nominees. On Monday night they formed a drum corps and, though short on artillery, filled the town with cheers, firecrackers, drums, and horns, creating noisy support for the ticket.
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Tidioute
Chicago
Tidioule News
Rewards for Rag and Scrap Materials Offered at Johnson's Exchange
Notice states cash offers for rags free of rubbish Po etc and old rubber shoes and metals during the season. Item to be collected at Johnson's Exchange in Rosr. H. Johnson's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Exchange
Rosr
H. Johnson
Erie Telegrams and Political Notes from 1888
Local notes describe rapid neighborhood expansion around Pithole and a successful Erie editorial association gathering. A monument movement for Henry R. Rouse at Rouseville is reported, plus visits by M. M. Estee and Republican ratifications in Erie. Gen. Wiley will help select grounds for the Conneaut Lake encampment, and rail excursion tickets go on sale for July. Congressional and state tickets are listed for Jefferson county. A Democratic dispute over Postmaster Frank Button’s removal and M. Cameron’s vacancy nomination is noted, with criticism of Cleveland’s handling of veteran civil servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pithole
Penn’a
Erie
Henry R. Rouse
Rouseville
M. M. Estee
San Francisco
Chicago
Erie County
Erie Herald
Herald
Wiley
Conneaut Lake
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Jefferson County
Congress
A. Craig
Wm. C. Bond
Assembly
F. A. Weaver
Brookville
Republican
J. M. van Vliet
Henry A. Miller
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
New York
Frank Button
M. Cameron
Matthew Pickett
Mr. Cleveland
Warren County Items Chronicle Happenings in July
Wim Shatt of Pittsfield township died Monday forenoon while hoeing potatoes. Corydon hotel closed last week as Hale moved furniture to Salamanca to operate a licensed hotel. Strangers will be cared for by Corydon residents. no one will sleep on the street or go hungry. Maud Crall of Warren visiting Minnie Strong. Thieves visited homes of Dr Lagert, M J Smutz, and John Palmer, getting $5.75. Remains of William Hague Rea, ill for some time, buried at Tidionte cemetery. age 14 months. parents live in Xenia, Ohio.
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Wim. Shatt
Pittsfield Township
Corydon
Hale
Salamanca
Maud Crall
Warren
Minnie Strong
Phieves
Sir Lagert
M. J. Smutz
John Palmer
Wm. Hague Rea
Tidionte
Xenia
Ohio
Spring Creek notes on crops roads and politics
June 28 local items report M A Myers traveling to New York for goods. Harrisburg visitors, the Myers family, and granddaughter Fanny Shearer visit John Myers. Hay prospects improved after rains, buckwheat acreage rising, roads aided by a new road machine, teams clog the roads with bark and lumber. Harrison Morton ticket welcomed by Republicans with cries of Grover must go. Children day observed at Congregational church under Miss Myrtle Brown. Rain delays hoeing. heat blamed for a horse loss by David McKelvey.
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Spring Creek
Harrison and
Morton
Grover
Congregational Church
Myrtle Brown
David McKelvey
Morck Drug Store to Close Out Stock Before Move
The Morck Drug Store advertises a four week closeout to reduce stock before moving to the Cogswell building as a market. The soda fountain remains popular with Milk Shake noted as a new favorite. Proprietor B F Morris and manager W H Sanpporn emphasize reliable druggists and high quality vanilla extract.
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Cogswell
B. F. Morris
W. H. Sanpporn
Relief Efforts Continue After Big Fire Aid Requested
Community funds and clothing remain in high demand for fire victims. Contributions should be sent to L. M. Truxall for the Relief Committee, which operates from the large central school house saved in the blaze. The fair grounds feed the crowd, and John DuBois offers lumber to rebuild with patient payment terms.
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L. M. Truxall
Relief Committee
Central School House
Fair Ground
John DuBois
Davis and local shops advertise goods and newspapers
See A. A. Davis and Co advertise fine curtain poles and mineral waters at Davis cave store. Smoke the St Cyr cigar at L G Noxxs drug store. For Sam-Two Cows soon with calf a Jersey and a Jenner. Apply to Dr D V Stranahan. Every Republican should take the Man and Phila Weekly Press for only 1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Cave
St. Cyr
L. G. Noxxs’ Drug
Sam
Jersey
D. V. Stranahan
Phila
Bell Brothers Linen Sale Advertises Heavy Silk Ribbons
A Bell Brothers promotion announces a linen and ribbon sale starting today with heavy all silk satin and grosgrain ribbons offered at marked prices. Items include No 4 at 7 cents per yard No 5 at 8 cents No 7 at 13 cents No 9 at 5 cents and No 12 at 18 cents per yard.
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Bell Brothers
Property transfers listed in local estate notices
A series of deeds and estate actions detail transfers from heirs and executors to various buyers across towns such as Triumph Glade Farmington Sugar Grove Brokenstraw and Eldred. Amounts range from five dollars to five thousand with several parcels and establishments including the Anchor Oil Co. Clerical entries show recipients and grantors with dates and locations in a typical 19th or early 20th century notice.
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Benedict
G. OC. Pettit
South West
Sam’ Grandin
Fred Peterson
Triumph
Tipton
Chas. EK. Cobb
John Bi -Adlen
Pine Grove
A. Robinson
W. F. Gregg
Farmington
W. J. Grandin
W. & Thompson
Julien T. Williams
Anchor Oil Co
Glade
Eri F
Farman
Etal
Elizabeth Retterer
Janelle Wille
Warren
Isabel Lehmitz
Elizabeth Retter
Artist Greaves Sells Art at Cost for Quick Clearance
Artist Greaves has six to seven hundred photographs etchings steel engravings and other art items to dispose of from his portfolios. He offers these treasures at cost price with fine mouldings at the lowest cost. Ladies and gentlemen seeking stylish wall adornments should seize this chance.
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Greaves
Wanamaker on Advertising Value and Newspaper Reach
The text quotes John Wanamaker on buying space for long term advertising and rejecting costly cards or circulars. It argues newspapers offer broader reach at lower cost, combining news and ads, and should outperform printing cards or posters for effective business advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Two Ways Choose Which Relieving Bowels With Bitters
The piece contrasts two methods for bowel relief. It warns that drastic purgatives cause pain and weak outcomes, while Hostetters Bitters provide thorough yet nonviolent relief, restore regularity, and support liver and kidney function, reducing rheumatism gout and malaria tendencies.
Insurance and goods ad from Warren area notices
Promote Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co with low rates and prompt loss payment. District agents listed for Warren Forest and McKean counties. contact North Clarendon Warren Co Pa Box 170. Also an ad claim for Henry Johnson Arnica and Oil liniment and a guarantee against crippling missteps. Warren County carries a full line of baby carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co
Mifflinsburg
District of Warren
Forest
McKean
North Clarendon
Warren County
David Sprence
Henry & Johnson
B. F. Morris
N. C. Allen
Warren Co
A. A. Davis & Co
Subterfuge and Humbug Ride the Soda Fountain Life
A satirical verse about summer days and soda fountains contrasts with fear of calamitous events. It notes the allure of sparkling drinks amid distrustful times, while an inserted advertisement touts Fire Life and Accident Insurance from John Strin and Son in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
John Strin & Son
Exchange Block
Warren
Wallace D. Kinnear and Flora B. Hortus Wed in Jamestown
In Jamestown New York on June 27 1888 Wallace D. Kinnear and Flora B Hortus both of Youngsville Pennsylvania were joined in marriage by D D Woodford justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnear—Hortus
Jamestown, NY
D. D. Woodford
J. P
Wallace D. Kinnear
Flora B. Hortus
Youngsville, Pa
Nelson Greenlund Undertaker and Embalmer in Warren Pa
Nelson Greenlund operates as an undertaker and embalmer at 331 Exchange Block adjacent to Exchange Hotel in Warren Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenlund
Hickory St
Warren
Nelson Greenlund
Undertaker
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
Warren, Pa
Fragmentary Local Notice of Past Building Fees
Fragmented OCR text hints at building fees or lease charges from last year. The readable bits include a stray amount like 75 00 and a partial word sequence suggesting a notice or lien related to property. No clear event, date, or full entities are recoverable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Trya
L. G. Noyes
Drua Stogrs
Roman Schnur
Geo
R. Henry’s
Sheffield
W. J. Alexander
L.T. Borchers
Col. D. Gardner
W. W. Wilbur
R. H. Smith
C. A. Waters
J. R. Mitchell
A. Cook
Thos. O. Slater
F. A. Chadwick
R. L. Valentine
Henry Howard
W. H. Taylor
Sam’l Samuelson
Wm. Scranton
J.J. Haight
R. Porter
C. G. Herrick
Hunter & Jasvis
L. G. Noyss’ Drug Store
Goodrich & Fehlman
Co. R. Henry
C. P. Norruropr
Inglisive
W. S. Lerrarp
Farmers’ Club
THE
Morck Drug Store
At DuBois
India
Emer
Haskell
Black Silks
MAIL
Davis’ Drug Store
Gilpertt—Trusy
Warren, Sone
Residanses of Reawn Kross
A. Rankin
H. D. Gilbert
Clara Truby
Annual School Report
NNUAL
Appa
Scree Secerserscoes Jadsons
Atus
Eteweaeenes
W. A. Rankin
F. UW. Langworthy
D. Shear
Hunter & Jarvis
A. Siegel & Sons
Fred P. Hue
Wools Gatt
Scafield
Water Street
Warrken, PA
Spinne R’ss
Arbren
Peckham’s
C. WM
Water St
Diamond Block
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