Fourth of July programme for Warren is published
The notices outline Warren Fourth of July exercises including firing at sunrise, a Fantastics parade at 9 a.m., a procession at 11 a.m., an oration by Hon. P. Johnson, a corner stone laying at 4 p.m., tub and foot races, fireworks, and a large evening illumination. Burgess Pickett urges merchants to close by 10 a.m. to join the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
M. Miles
Marshal
G. R. Wetmore
H. FE. Brown
Citizens Silver Cornet Band
Warren Musical Association
Irvine Grove
G. W. Scofield
O. G.mcentyre
F. C. H. Lampe
P. Johnson
Warren County
Musical Association
W. A. Rankin
New Court House
R. Brown
Fantastics
W. W. Wilbur
C. W. Stone
North Warren
Senatorial Conference Fails to Nominate in Franklin
Warren and Venango count delegates met in Franklin to nominate for state senate. Representatives Wikbur Alden Ames backed C. W. Stone while Connely Mackey Smiley backed W. S. McMullan after three days of ballots. They adjourned to reconvene July 13 in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Venango
Franklin
W. W. Wikbur
I. S. Alden
G. H. Ames
Warren County
C. W. Stone
J. L. Connely
C. W. Mackey
E. W. Smiley
W. S. McMullan
Morris' Daily Ledger Returns Home
Tidioule News notes Morris has recuperated and likely publishes at home. Warren business people miss the high toned paper he could issue, and his absence is felt as his broad, dirty track is seen in the last weekly issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Daily Ledger
M. Surely
Tidioule News
Warren
Marked newspapers help readers find the article
A reader advises that newspapers received from afar for a special purpose should be clearly marked to call attention to the intended article. The note emphasizes labeling to aid others who scan the issue.
Boys and Youth Department at Geo Ball & Co
The Boys and Youths department of Geo Ball & Co offers a broader range of suits for children and cheaper, better-fitting options than home-made attire. Parents can find a variety of styles and sizes to suit their kids’ needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball & Co
Geo. Ball & Co’s
Fine leather traveling bags at Geo Ball Co's
A brief notice promotes fine leather traveling bags from Geo Ball Co. The ad highlights quality craftsmanship and practical styles suited for travelers and professionals seeking durable luggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Ball 4 Co’s
Sunday School Convention at Youngsville Fourth Held
Letter from Youngsville describes the June 20–22 Sunday School Convention with ten ministers ninety seven scholars and three U V S superintendents. Opening sessions featured music prayer and speeches by Rev. J H Stoney Rev. M R Stone and Rev W L Riley with temperance notices and a forthcoming Fourth of July celebration in Centennial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Mart
U. Ss
Ss. S
Bro. Norton
J. H. Stoney
M. R. Stone
W.L. Riley
E. K. Creed
Borland
James Culbertson
Co. E.M
Local Advertisers Offer Seasonal Goods and Supplies
The Warren Star Chemical Works will pay cash for winter greens sassa fras root and peppermint delivered at their distillery at Shipman's Eddy. 61. Novelties of neck wear and silk handkerchiefs at Geo Ball & Co. Wax flower materials at A W Merck & Co. All the new spring styles at C McDaniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Star Chemical Works
Shipman’s Eddy
Geo. Ball & Co’s
A. W. Merck & Co
Hayes and Wheeler Club forms in Warren
A meeting at Wilbur & Miles offices established the Hayes and Wheeler Club of Warren. Officers elected include President F. D. Reeves and vice presidents Frank H. Barnhart and Christian Smith. A 6 member executive committee sets quorum at four. The club pledges Republican support and adopts Cincinnati Convention platform. Committees to secure a room and recruit members were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes and Wheeler Club
Warren
Cincinnati
Republic
Republican Party
F. D. Reeves
Frank H. Barnhart
Christian Smith
O. F. Hoffman
Laban Hazeltine
J. F. Wells
Odd Fellows Reunion in New Hall at Allen Block
The I O of O F Warren unit held a pleasant reunion in their new hall on Monday evening June 26. The third story hall, built by O C S T Allen on the Russell House site, features a 38 by 58 foot lodge room and a 20 foot square front room for the Encampment. After songs and brief addresses by Major D W C James and C H Noyes, attendees enjoyed strawberries and ice cream served by ladies, admired floral button bouquets, and toured the ornate red and white heart and hand design.
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Odd Fellows
Warren
Allen
O. C
S.T. Allen
Russell House
Messrs. Wells
Goodrich
Noyes
Marden
D. W. C. James
C. H. Noyes
Buffalo Warren and Mahoning Railroad plans to Punxatawney
The Buffalo Warren and Mahoning Railroad aims to build from Warren to Punxatawney linking with the Dunkirk and Pittsburg line, then southeast through Forest and Jefferson counties to Reynoldsville coal basin. Deadline for completion set January 1 1878 with funds secured and coal car contract signed. The project could shift Reynoldsville coal trade to Philadelphia routes via Central Jamestown and Great Western railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway World
Buffalo
New York
Central
Jamestown
Great Western
Dunkirk
Pittsburg
Punxatawney
Philadelphia
Reynoldsville
Roll of Honor for Freehold District Attendance
The roll lists scholars who did not miss any day in the month ending June 23. Named: Bell Alexander Josie Bull Ella Chase Josie Gillett Maud Messenger Mertie Messenger Matie Wright Olie Wright Blanche Wynn Allen Chase Grant Phillis Frank Phillips Grant Tuttle Guy Tuttle Clyde Wright Glen Wright Clifton Wright Fred Wright Guy Wynn-119. Attendance percentage 94. Miss Jennie Allan, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
Bell Alexander
Josie Bull
Ella Chase
Josie Gillett
Maud Messenger
Mertie Messenger
Matie Wright
Olie Wright
Blanche Wynn
Allen Chase
Grant Phillis
Frank Phillips
Grant Tuttle
Guy Tuttle
Clyde Wright
Glen Wright
Clifton Wright
Fred Wright
Guy Wynn
Jennie Allan
Fire Works and Flags at Variety Hall event notice
Uncalled letters in Warren Pennsylvania post office listed for Saturday July 1 1876. Names include Orlan Bowen W L Bidwell A Consoinad Fopey Heingartner J L Harmon Frank Heff Geo H Nobbs Bartley Reynolds Mrs Hannah I Raw Harry Smith C Weiss Joseph Waters Thos Wilson. All letters not claimed within four weeks will go to the Dead Letter Office. R Dennison P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Orlan Bowen
W. L. Bidwell
A. Consoinad
Fopey Heingartner
J. L. Harmon
Frank Heff
Geo. H. Nobbs
Bartley Reynolds
Hannah I. Raw
Harry Smith
C. Weiss
Joseph Waters
Thos. Wilson
R. Dennison
P. M
Humbugs and patent medicines in monthly discussion
The American Agriculturist questions why people reject free patent medicines and examines reasons for their trial. It notes some find them useful, and if a remedy works for some, others may benefit. The piece mentions a new hair dressing and dandruff cure offered free in sample vials at Carver House Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver House Drug Store
Erie County Delegates Declare Reed Nominee in Primary
Erie county Republicans met in convention to declare W W Reed the congressional nominee after a vote of 4 949 to 1 750 over D B McCreary. The gathering also approved a resolution seeking proportional representation in the Twenty seventh District and notified Warren and Venango counties to meet and select conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Congress
W. W. Reed
D. B. McCreary
Wuereas
William W. Reed
Erie County
Warren
Venango
Col. Watson
Butterfield
Cutler
Bowman
Wm. Benson, Esq
Vincent
C. B. Curtis
Stuerznickle
Couse
Gustav Jarecki
Samuel F. Chapin
Samuel E. Kincaid
Charles A. Hitchcock
Oil flow updates and new wells in Bell County area
Bell No 2 has flowed about 100 barrels daily this week with rods added last Saturday prepping pumping Roy No 1 pumps about eighteen barrels daily Beatty No 2 about 25 barrels McGee Verback about 18 Bell No 1 and Verback No 1 about 5 each Anderson well not flowing since rock strike but to be pumped this week likely small pumpers Roy 2 down over 600 feet this Saturday Campbell down nearly 600 feet Ensworth about 680 feet this week may reveal results Beatty No 8 pipe driving and Snyder farm well to start Verback No 2 reaches 836 feet with 39 feet in sand oil in hole and strong gas flow expected spouting any minute but drilling through sand rock predicted good well Logan Co faces hard head bed delaying pipe driving at several wells Nesmith well over 500 feet New wells rapidly being located derricks rise fast Wing Co near Roys farm Winchester Co near Beattys farm Wells Watson and Valentine Ford near Bell No 2 nearly ready for pipe driving
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Bell Well No
Roy No. 1
Beatty No. 2
McGee & Verback
Bell No. 1
Verback No. 1
Anderson
Roy No. 2
Campbell
Ensworth
Beatty No. 8
Snyder Farm
Verback No. 2
Logan & Co
Wing & Co
Mr. Roy
Pine Creek Lodge Forms In Enterprise With 20 Charter Members
District Deputy G W Brown organized Pine Creek Lodge of Good Templars in Enterprise on Monday evening June 26 with twenty charter members. Officers elected include W C T Rev A O Stone W V T Ella Duncan W S John Hunter W F S Charles Ley W T Dora Kepler W C Rev C T Jack W M Leroy Hunter W I G Ella Delo W O G S M Holder W A H S W J Booth W L H S Ada B Stone W A S Herman Hunter W D M Addie Allison P W C T R P Hunter Trustees named W J Booth R P Hunter and Leroy Knapp. Pine Creek Lodge helps Warren county reach sixteen lodges. seven villages remain without lodges. The lodge meets every Monday. Plus calls for July 4 illumination and local ads for picture frames and tailored shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Lodge of Good Templars
Enterprise
Pine Creek Lodge
A. O. Stone
Ella Duncan
W. S
John Hunter
Charles Ley
W. T
Dora Kepler
W. C
C. T. Jack
W. M
Leroy Hunter
W.I.G
Ella Delo
S. M. Holder
W. J. Booth
Ada B. Stone
Herman Hunter
Addie Allison
P. W.C.T
R. P. Hunter
Grand Lodge
Leroy Knapp
Warren County
Change of Time On Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
A new timetable took effect last Sunday July 2. The Philadelphia Express runs from Erie at 6 40 p m to Philadelphia at 9 25 a m totaling thirteen hours from Warren. The Erie Mail departs Erie 11 20 am, Warren 2 33 pm, arrives Philadelphia 7 00 am. The Erie Express leaves Philadelphia 5 45 pm arrives Erie 10 30 am. The Erie Mail departs Philadelphia 11 05 pm arrives Erie 7 35 pm. The Warren Accommodation restored from Erie 7 40 am to Warren 10 30 am with return from Warren 12 35 pm to Erie 3 45 pm. A corrected timetable will be given next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and Erie
Philadelphia Express
Erie
Warren
Philadelphia
Erie Mail
Erie Express
Early campaign work urged for Hayes and Wheeler clubs
The piece argues that every township in the county should form a Hayes and Wheeler Club within ten days. It stresses that victory hinges on organization, not excitement, and that the crucial initial hours of a campaign must be used for setup. The comparison to a laborer’s cool morning hours highlights disciplined groundwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes and Wheeler Club
Illumination request for Warren on July 4th
The Illumination Committee asks Warren residents and businesses to light their properties Tuesday evening July 4. The Helping Hand Building and Loan Association of Warren Pa announces a new stock issue starting July 1, 1876. Rest Dennison, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Town
Red Front Store Sells Cheap Goods and Teas
The Red Front Store touts cheap sale prices on several teas and powders. New Crop Hyson Japan Gun Powder and Oolony teas are listed at 50c 75c 1 25 per lb and Gun Powder at 50c 75c and 1. The 50c teas are claimed to be as good as 75c options elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Hyson
Japan
Coffees Roasted Rio Selections Highlighted
Local brief notes several coffee varieties including Green Rio Golden Rio and Java Best Roasted Rio and Best Roasted ava with marketing style emphasis on flavor and roast.
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Java
Neptune Ground Spices Sold In Full Pound Cans
Neptune brand ground spices offered in full pound cans. The supplier warrants the product strictly pure and of full weight, indicating quality and authenticity for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Bulk Cans Market Leader
In bulk form the powder is offered in 3 4 and 1 pound cans full weight and advertised as the best and purest now in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Canned Goods Market Offerings Listed
A market list highlights fine canned fruits and vegetables such as peaches strawberries raspberries cherries plums pineapple pears currants corn tomatoes peas beans succotash pumpkin and more along with canned meats and seafood including corn beef beet tongue sardines and oysters.
Pickled Goods Offerings Listed For Sale
A local advertisement lists gherkins mixed pickles chow chow horse radish French mustard in bottles and by quarter gallon olives capots olive oils pepper sauce tomato catsup mushroom and walnut catsup Worcester sauce club sauces and more.
Dried Fruit List From Alden Process Highlights
A list highlights dried peaches Alden process along with apples raspberries cherries prunes English currants raisins figs citron lemon peel and related fruit items. The note references preserving and drying methods as part of a practical catalog.
Centennial Exhibition visit and hotel pricing notice
An invitation to visit the Centennial Exhibition outlines contacting Bolton's Washington Hotel on Chestnut Street Philadelphia for party size and stay duration and prices. It compares rates at Washington Hotel and Branch on Seventh Street, links Cape May Columbia House pricing, and highlights meals and seaside resort attractions for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Washington
Chestnut Street
Seventh
Philadelphia
Washington Hotel
Seventh Street
Chestnut
America
Columbia House
Cape May
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The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Sheffield and
Mead Townships
State Normal School
Edinboro
Titusville Herald
John F. Carl
Cogswell & Graham
City
Graham
Cogswell
Tilden and Hendricks
Best
Irvine H. Eddy
Louisville
McKean
High Street
Allegheny
J. H. Spencer
First National Bank
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Bert
Willie Andrews
Glade
Roy & Andrews
Elisha Walker
J. F. Berkstresser
Carver House
Col
L. F. Watson
Warren Savings Bank
Fred Morck
Niagara and
Rowland Hose Companies
Citizens Cornet Band
Drake Hose Company
Titusville
Drake
Variety Hall
Hazeline, Orr & Co
Heaven
J. M. Winchell
Burgess Pickett
United States
Commonwealth
W. H. Pickerr
Burgess
Warren, Pa
C. McDaniels
G. Reiff
Cutter
C. Mc
Danie
Wilbur & Miles
Adop
Ted
I. O. of
O. F
New Railroad
Roll of Honor
P. M. Garcelon
Spring Creek
Meadville Baptist Church
Hayes and Wheeler
Farmington Centre
Farmington
Wideawake
Nettie Fox
Mayville
Thed. E. Grandin
Fair Point
Jamestown Democrat
Normal School
C. A. White
Columbus
Robert Curry
Harrisburg
H.S. Jones
Eric
S. H. Prather
C. H. Verrill
Mansfield
Thomas Duignan
Garland
Garland Station
Williamsport
Oil News
Smith’s
Will Smith’s
Nell
Will Smith
Olive
Acme
Shamrock
Miners
Dobbins
Saratoga
Dan’ O’ Rourke
Champion of
England
G. L. Friday
Red Front
Water St. Warren, Pa
Mead—Phillips
Sugar Grove
W. H. Mead
Lettie Phillips
C. J. Phillips
O’neill—Reidy
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Mullen
John O’neill
Bradford
Annie Reidy
New Boot and Shoe Store
P Gruber, JR
Allen Block
P. Gruber, JR
Court of Common Pleas
Pennsylvania
Sheffield Township
James T. Osgood
Sec
H. R. Bartlett & CO
Suspension Bridge
Gent
A. Ruhlman
WM. A. Greaves
Atrait
Episcopal Church
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