Birthday of Freedom Echoes in Town Celebrations
Local notices recount a military camp planned for July 17 to 24 and public road etiquette for bicycles on the main thoroughfare. Reports include the funeral of Mrs. Dillon, relocation of Henry Wilhelmus’s billiard room, last week’s court session with a verdict for Berry et al., and a Presbyterian Sunday School picnic to Hodge Run with Rieg’s band.
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M. E
G. L
Hi. J. Wilhelmus
Exchange Hotel
Cummin
Williamsport
Berry
Grandin
L. F. Watson
Jake Eysinger
Youngsville
Resurt
Rieg
Hodge
Kinzua
Man Offers Two Dollars for Baby Carriage Use
A notice states E. T. Hazevrine will pay two dollars for the use of a baby carriage until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Hazevrine
Banner presented to Struthers Hose Company
A formal presentation by Struthers Wells & Co. to Struthers Hose Company honors Foreman Barnhart with a banner. A. H. McKelvey notes the firm’s gratitude for faithful service and urges officers and members to uphold the legacy under the portrait of the grand old man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Lose Co
Struthers, Wells & Co
A. H. McKelvey
Struthers Hose Co
Barnhart
Struthers Independent Hose Company
Door and window screens by H S Perry Warren
H S Perry of Warren manufactures the best door and window screens, cheap and durable. Orders left at H A Jamieson & Co Wm Spinner Beecher Copeland or Perry's residence 110 Water street receive prompt attention. Also ad for sixty day closing sale by D Rivel Sperger and furniture at Oneida Market. C H Meacham Co represents old insurance firms in the US and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Perry
Warren
H.A. Jamieson & Co
Wm. Spinner
Beecher & Copeland
Mr. Perry
Water Street
D. Rivelsperger
Bargain Dress Goods and Silks At Hunter’s Plain Silks
Come and See Us offers dry goods specials at Hunter's Plain Silks with prices for Summer Silks, Black Silks, and Dress Goods. O H Hunter & Son advertise low yard prices and a wide selection. D Ridelsperger promotes made to order suits and menswear. Mantel Bed by Peter Grreenlund claims space saving design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Warren
O. H. Hunter & Son
For Sale House and Lot on Hazel Street Warren
Property listing notes a house and lot on Hazel street in Warren borough for sale. Buyer to inquire at the premises with Joseph WALKERMAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Street
Warren Borough
Price
Joseph Walkerman
For Sale or Rent Shingle mill with boiler and engine
Property in Warren offers a shingle mill in good repair with boiler and engine complete for sale or barter. Contact T. K. Adams at 2241 Grand Valley, Pa, for bargains. Also local ads promote Warren markets and low prices at C. P. Henry’s Grocer, Joan Laurier’s Meat Market, and Greenland Furniture near the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Apdams
Grand Valley
Rock Bottom
C. P. Henry’s
Peter Greenland
Episcopal Church
T.C. Beec
Warren
Liberal Offer Brings Press, Mail at Discount in Warren
State campaign pushes voters toward a bargain. The Weekly Philadelphia Press and the Mail are offered for one year at $1.75 in advance. The Press is described as the leading Republican journal with full reports and strong articles on current topics. The notice urges readers to use the combined subscription to inform votes on state and county officers.
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Warren County
Philadelphia Press
the Mail
Mai
Campaign papers offered at 75 cents in advance
A notice states readers may obtain the Main and the Press through the campaign until the election outcome is recorded for 75 cents in advance. The vendor claims no cheaper or better option.
Atlas subscription offer in Warren County
The notice promotes the Main and new Family Atlas of the World available for $2 in advance. It claims the atlas is worth $2 and offers the best rates only in Warren County. Prospective subscribers are urged to act now as the best possible time to subscribe.
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Warren County
Personal Notes From Warren and Vicinity
Local items list residents and travelers including Prof. Miller off to Chautauqua, Miss Georgie Wilbur from Cheyenne, Miss Florence Hall from school, Mrs. J. E. King and Jamie visiting Buffalo, Kate and Libbie Winger from Oberlin, Mrs. T. E. Cook from Sharp's Wharf, Howard Stewart visiting Warren, Dr. and Mrs. A. C. McAlpine returning from their wedding trip, Miss Grace Davis at Round Lake, D. W. C. James back from Washington, and Maud Davis en route to Chautauqua as pianist. Dan Nesmith dies in Warren hospital after illness. aged about 69, long-time resident and M E member. death follows mental derangement and a hospital stay.
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Miller
Chautauqua
East
Georgie Wilbur
Cheyenne
W. T
Florence Hall
J. E. King
Jamie
Buffalo
Judge
Glade
Howard Stewart
Beaver Falls
Lilly, Bracket & Co
Men’s Fine Shoes
Brockton
Mass
Warren
A. C. McAlpine
A. J. Davis
Grace Davis
Round Lake
M. E. Church
Commercial College at Munn Irwin's Gains Standing and Faculty
Progressive growth has solidified Munn Irwin's Commercial College as a permanent institution. Founder Munn drives expansion with faithful work, now joined by Prof. H. W. Wesco who purchased a one third stake. The school offers both common and higher education at low cost with seventy five students and three graduates dating from the Arkansas Valley College background. A charter for incorporation is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wesco
Arkansas
Arkansas Valley Business College
Messrs
Hertzel and Brann Horse Shoeing Shop Opens on Island
Hertzel and Brann announce a new horse shoeing shop on the island specializing in horse shoeing only with guaranteed satisfaction. They invite the public to visit for any related work and promise prompt service. George Ball introduces a new Spring and Summer line with tailored suits at low prices. William Spinner offers tin roofing plumbing and eave spouting on short notice at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Brann
Herrze, & Brain
George Ball
William Spinner
Goodman Company Soda Fountain Offers Pure Syrups Selected
F. S. Goodman & Co. maintains an elegant soda fountain in full running order with strictly pure syrups including Cream Soda Chocolate Cream Orange Pineapple Vanilla Ambrosia Nectar Grape cere Strawberry Lemon Ginger Sarsaparilla Sherbert Orgent and Tonic Ginger Ale Moxie and Deep Rock on draught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Goodman & Co
Women Endorse Parker's Tonic For General Female Ailments
Women widely use Parker's Tonic and praise its quick relief from despondency digestion pain and weakness in the back of kidneys and other troubles specific to women based on their experiences with the remedy.
Warren 4th of July Celebrations Draw Massive Crowd
A Red-Hot time in Warren with record crowds filling Front street and the river bank. The parade featured Keystone band and many local companies, races at the fair grounds included tub swimming and horse events, and fireworks lit the river night. Ticket prices drew complaints from out-of-town visitors.
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Warren
Fair Grounds
Front Street
Windsor
Allen
Spinner
Keystone Band
Will Martin
Prof
Launtz
Co. “I
J. M. Siegfried
Rescue Hose Co
Tidioute
Hunter Nose
Niagaras
Watsons
Rufus P. King
Warren Mills Co
Geo. P. Orr & Co
N. K. Wendelboe
Philip Brazington
Walter Page
Page
Dilly Dove
Dove
Wallac Pierce
Doc Bender
John D
Loyalty
Dunn
Eysinger
Nellie
Youngsville
Gypsie
Nellie S
Bay Billy
Geo. Davis
Billy
Tim Hegerty
Will Hegerty
B. F. Buckly
Will
Tim
Buckly
Charles Arird
North Warren
Charlie
Struthers
Chief Windsor
The Glorious Fourth Comes to Youngsville
The Fourth of July celebration in Youngsville drew crowds from surrounding towns with packed horse stables and busy hotels. A Tidioute band led a grand parade of twenty decorated wagons, followed by G. A. R. groups, borough officers, and bands, ending at the speaker’s stand for an Independence Day program led by Gov. Stone. The day featured races, a fierce yet friendly sham battle, and a splendid torch light finale, with church fundraisers and a photo gallery report contributing to the festivities.
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Tidioute
Tidioute Band
H. G. Hall
L. B. Baker
C. W Stone
Gov. Stone
Youngsville
Welcome Pennsylvania and Ohio Fire Crew Parade
Firemen from Struthers, Warren, Sharon, Meadville, Greenville and Ashtabula join Ohio guests in Jamestown for a grand welcome. A two mile parade, fine bands, prize drills, and evening fireworks drew a large crowd. Struthers led with best banner. two injuries noted from the cannon. Warren Pa and Warren Ohio now better acquainted.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Warren
Struthers Independent Hose Co
Citizens Hose Co
Greenville
Sharon Hose Co
Sharon
B. Dick Hose Co
Meadville
Ashtabula
Painesville
I. N. Dawson
Struthers Hose Co
Barnhart
Coslow
Stamm
Thompson
Fire Police
Ellicott, Prendergast, Deluge
Eagle
G. E. C. Club
Jamestown
Nypano Road
Central House
Sagertown
Perkins
Stewart
Struthers
Tim Hagerty
I. N. Dawson Fire Department
Warren Firemen Refreshment on Dusty Warren March
Warren ladies and gentlemen offered lemonade and ice water to firemen during their dusty march. Chief J L Smith is described as genial and efficient, his good nature enduring despite vest buttons and slippers being taken.
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Warren
J. L. Smith
Chautauqua Opens July 12 With Wilbur Opera Company
Town notes report the Tabernacle at Point Chautauqua becomes a summer theater opening July 12 featuring the Wilbur Opera Company. Baggage at Chautauqua exceeds last year by 200 pieces while Sam Jones is rumored to be paid $1,000 for three sermons. Mr and Mrs J G Rupert mark their 52nd wedding anniversary on June 1, both age over 75 and residing in Conneautville. Oil production for June shows a drop in new output, more dry holes and fewer completed wells. Titusville Herald and Dr W B Roberts sever relations after a dispute over political support, resulting in a mortgage foreclosure and office levy. Roberts fails to gain nomination and the Herald supports the challenge.
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Tabernacle
Point Chautauqua
Wilbur Opera Company
Chautauqua
Sam Jones
J. G. Rupert
Conneautville
Lra
Titusville Herald
W. B. Roberts
Herald
Bloss
Roberts
Convention
Sugar Grove
Chautauqua Assembly Season Opens With Multiple Programs
The Chautauqua season at the assembly grounds includes the Ohio State Teachers convention last week, the Church Congress July 1 to 10, the Teachers Retreat July 10 to 31, the School of Languages July 10 to August 21, and the Missionary Institute July 31 to August 3. The thirteenth annual Chautauqua Assembly runs from August 3 to 24, followed by another week from the 24th to the 31st. Sam Jones visits Chautauqua this week on the 6th, 7th, and 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
Ohio State Teachers
Chautauqua Teachers
Chautauqua School of Languages
Missionary Institute
Chautauqua
Attendance Report From Fox Hill School 1886
A spring term attendance list from Fox Hill School notes pupils with six or more weeks of perfect attendance. Names include Sarah Clark 12 weeks Fred Clark 12 Lena Fox 11 Ethel Clark 11 Albert Lauffenburger 10 plus others. Teacher Russell signed on June 15 1886.
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Fox Hill
Sarah Clark
Fred Clark
Ethel Clark
Lena Fox
Albert Lauffenburger
Guy Sumner
Minnie Lauffenburger
Guy Fox
Lena Schubahr
Edward Radspinner
Ora Marlett
Katie Fox
Gertrude Gage
Phillip Lauffenburger
Lizzie C. Aiken
Russell
Theaters surge as new season opens
Notes of growing theater construction and planned visits by President and Mrs. Cleveland. Mentions Blaine preparing a Maine campaign speech, Miss Rose Cleveland touring Adirondacks and other resorts, and emigration to Manitoba along the Canadian Pacific. Also cites Portland Oregon wealth estimates and a Grant memoir price controversy.
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Blaine
Augusta
Bar Harbor
Maine
White Mountain
Cleveland
Rose Cleveland
Adirondacks
Lake George
Atlantic City
Catskills
Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Railway
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Dominion
County Correspondence from Allegheny Springs
June notes list numerous visitors and guests at cottages and hotels in Allegheny Springs. People from Titusville Warren Youngsville Meadville Clarendon and Pittsburgh stay at Jackson Shannon and Brown Mead cottages, with various families and individuals named.
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Allegheny Springs
John McCort
Titusville
Benj. Strauss
Jas. Farell
Blodgett
Lula
Youngsville
John Hamilton
Sugar Grove
Baker
W. D. Hinckley
Harrington
C. H. Sweet
Warren
W. C. Culbertson
Girard
N. H. Lowell
Joe
Eric
Hosley
Edith
Friendship
N. Y
Jackson Cottage
Mercer
John
Shannon Cottage
A. M. Brown
Jennie Donald
Pleasantville
B. B. Hicks
Oberlin
M. Mead
H. W. Spooner
Georgina Sanders
Clemens
Mich
Dunn
Columbus
Stewart
Elmira
J. A. Culbertson
G. R. Wood
Jennie
Sheffield
C. P. Wilkins
Percy
Raymond
Clarendon
B. J. Waters
Quiet Grand Valley Amid Fourth of July Week
Grand Valley notes a holiday lull as nearby towns celebrate the Fourth The piece mentions runaway horses disrupting daily life, a wagon incident causing significant damage, and several local residents taking short trips or attending Sunday school picnics Nearly 300 people attended a Brown's grove picnic with ample food and a good time Several locals including Clint Daniels L B Wood and Prof Johnson are reported on brief travels or changes with Chape Beebe planning to return to Cassadaga Jim ends the item with a signature JM Jim
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David Morris
Morris
David
Thompson Bros
Whaley’s
Frank Wood
Spring Creek
The
Union Sunday School
Brown's Grove
Miller Bros
Miller Bros. & Crippen
Chape Beebe
J. P. Mericle
Cassadaga
Notes from Enterprise Homecoming and Town Changes
A former resident reflects on Enterprise, recalling schoolmates and old streets, noting mill ruin, old homesteads, and a neatly kept cemetery. Updates include Myron Dunham drilling a test well, landlord Forbush’s status, oil-field activity in Grand Valley, and local family news about a new daughter and recovering residents.
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J. N. Bright
Corry
Wm. Swanson
Warren
Olney Cotter
Will Rice
Will Allan
John Sill & Co
Charlie Ley
Titusville
Dora Keplar
Min’ Hunter
Annie Bateman
Smith & Borchers
Kinzua
Roy
Herm Hunter
Toy
Fred Mitchell
Claud
Bradford
Oscar
Philadelphia
Wanamaker & Brown’s
Frank
Meadville
Spencer
Benedict
Gates Burrows
Henry
G. C. Pettit
Isaac Rowe
Mary
Theodore
Willis Benedict
Jennie
Sam Willard
Dr. Chick
Mary Kitchell
Marshal Corbin
Selden Benedict
Alva Benedict
Wm. Dunham
Lemuel Bacon
Mary Allison
P. M. Wilder
Myron Dunham
James McClintock
Forbush
Grand Valley
Dunham
Eugene Logan
Jamieson
Corydon Celebrates Fourth of July With Pageant and Races
The Corydon July celebration drew crowds from Warren Russell Kinzua and nearby areas. A procession led by Capt Geo Mead and Deputy Marshall McConnell featured bands the Sisterhood of States and the Dundee Ragons. Fireworks reflected on the river island as the town praised the executive committee and marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Geo. Mead
Marshal McConnell
Corydon Martial Band
Cornplanter
Sisterhood of States
Dundee Ragoons
Jamestown Wood Pulp Co
Warren, Russell
Kinzua
New Hall
P. B. Canfield
Joseph Hale
J. M. Turney
Jay White
D. T. Charles
Albany
E. Sunderlin’s
P. Williams
Liverpool
Fred Bennett
Fentonville
Lynn Morrison
Linnie Tome
Randolph
C. A. Derr
Rochester
N. Y
E. Price
Washington Street
T. Case
Sanderlin
Robt. Henderson
Warren
N. Mead
River Street
Fourth Fifth and Third Pass Quietly Through Town
On July 5 crowds gathered in Youngsville with many travelers joining a quiet procession. One delirium tremens case reported. fireworks display from Mandell at Whitney's store impressed locals. Whitney's hall dance drew large attendance while rumors said two local weddings may follow visits from outsiders. An ad notes F. R. Peckham Plows for sale at William Spinner's, Diamond Block No. 234.
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Youngsville
Mandell
Whitney’s
Whitney’s Hall
F. R
Peckham
William Spinner’s
Bargain Ready Made Clothing From Gerorae Batt Clothier
Local clothier Gerorae Batt promotes bargains in ready made clothing across all branches. He declares a firm resolve not to be undersold, emphasizing value, quality, and wide selection for customers seeking fashion with savings.
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Gerorae Batt
Ely Brothers Cream Balm for Hay Fever and Rose Cold
Advertisement describes hay fever symptoms such as nostril itching, tear ducts throat inflammation and lung involvement with acrid mucus. It promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a dependable remedy priced 50 cents in stores or 60 cents by mail, offered by Ely Brothers Druggists in Owego New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Owego
N. Y
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Home Matters
Lilian D
Rice
the Struthers Banner
P. Henry
Grocer
Oneida
Ne Plus Ultra
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
D. Ridelsperger’s
Peter Grrenlund
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
C. P. Henry
Liberal
the Mail and Atlas
Gerorge Balv’s
D. Ridelsperger
Theodore Messner
Warren, C
Episcopal Societies
Siggins & Greenland
Our Boys
Meson
Diamond Block
Arkansaw Traveler
C. W. Couldock
Hazel Kirke Couldock
Theatricals
Mitchell
Oregon
Portland
Grant
M. B. Roudebush
Warren Hotel
Jno. F. Clark & Co
Jim
Enterprise
Ned Chick
Pittsfield
Batiste
Cambries
Chambreys
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N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
Pharrieads
Nesmith
State Hospital
Daniel Nesmith
T. W. McNett
Oriakm
Allegheny Spring Hotel
Irvington, Warren CO
Irvington
Warren Exchange
Dr. Genth
Ape Spring
Dunham & Cornwell
Proprietors
Yan
Commercial College
Warren, PA
New Hoffman Block
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill
Ww.c. Allan
J Dan Forth
Variety Hall
Fisher Block
Ackley
A. Johnson & Siegfried’s
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