Warren Co Fair Premium List and Veteran Trip News
Warren Pa July 22 1897 home matters reports premium list for Warren County Fair and the Eben N Ford Post G A R plans a Kane monument trip with a special return. Also notes four condemned cannons for soldiers' lot at Oakland Cemetery and cooperation with Congressman Stone. Weather and local council actions rounded out with camp life and Big Bend excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Kane
Eben N. Ford Post
Penn’a R. R
Erie
Renovo
Congressman Stone
Eben N. Ford
Oakland
Stone
Bradford
Injunction Dissolved in Warren Electric Case
Judge Noyes dissolves the injunction preventing a grade crossing at Conemango town ship by Warren Electric R y Co. The court rules crossings must be maintained in repair and costs fall to the defendant. N.Y. Central R R Co. may appeal to the Supreme Court. Also urges Warren cyclists to follow road laws, turning right to meet traffic and left when passing others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
N. Y. Central R. R. Co
Warren Electric R’y Co
Conenango Township
N.Y. Central
Allen
Supreme Court
Warren
Annual Warren Co Fair raises hopes for big attractions
The Warren County Fair premium list for September 14 to 17 is being mailed. if missing, contact the office. Organizers plan a large fair with acts by Charlie Kinzer and Prof Mrs Seymour plus trick riders. A ponies race with a 109 dollar purse will run on day two for ponies 14 hands or under. Grounds and track will be improved for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co
Charlie Kinzer
Canton
Ohio
Seymour
New York City
U. S
Great Wallace Shows Arrive at Warren for Big Exhibition
The Great Wallace Show, touted as one of America’s largest tented amusements, heads to Warren on Saturday August 7. The troupe features over 1,000 staff, 600 horses, 50 animal dens, including man eating Wallace Lions, and a 14 acre grounds with 12 000 seating capacity. The program includes 100 acts led by the Nine Nelson Family with a $10,000 challenge, equestrian feats, aerialists, clowns, and hippodrome races. A grand free street parade departs at 10 a m from the grounds and a strict no gambling policy is enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Fair Ground
America
Wallace
Nelson
Zoological Garden
Gro
Gusty country talk from the Atlanta Constitution column
This page compiles a memory laden mix of local notes from Warren and vicinity. It reports visits by Helen Lissner and others, school and church events, factory developments, road and park debates, bee seasons, reunions, and a heavy share of community notices amid general county news.
Camp Gray Opened at Conneaut Lake With Regiment in Camp
From Camp Gray Conneaut Lake Pa July 20 1897 Eorror Mart Company I left Warren for Oil City with two other companies then reached the lake camp ground. The 16th battalion drill was cut by rain but dress parade was held. Sunday church service at the Auditorium featured Chaplain Lowry with a fine march by the band. Major Windsor offered prizes for best quarters and kitchens. total camp strength 3116 with 11 sick. Major General Snowden and Col. Summer arrived. Governor detained at Harrisburg. Sheridan troop assigned to escort duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut Lake
Eorror Mart
Warren
Oil City
Corry
Meadville
Geo. Smith
Battery B
Windsor
Pittsburg
W. E. Lowry
Corry Episcopal Church
Co. I
George Smith
Jas. Manning
Chester Chipps
Phil Ackley
Capt. Wheelock
Lieuts
Clark
Cook
Warrenites
Thad Risher
Wm. Tribble
Loren A. Dinsmoor
Frank Sager
Frank Teese
Harry Wheelock
Archie Leonhart
Reid
Snowden
Stewart
Samuel Summer
Harrisburg
Gen. Wiley
Sheridan
Regimental Inspections At Camp Gray Near Conneaut Lake
A front desk dispatch notes inspections of several regiments begun Tuesday and continued Wednesday at Camp Gray near Conneaut Lake. The 16th regiment impressed observers with new white helmets white pants blue coats and white belts during a parade before division headquarters. General Snowden rode for inspection with General Wiley present and reportedly pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Conneaut Lake
Gov. Hastings
Pittsburg
Snowden
Gen. Wiley
Flooding Ravages Crawford County Meadeville Area
Western Crawford county endured heavy rainfall with Meadville as the storm center. Roads sewers and wheat and hay suffered damage in the French creek valley. Conneaut Lake soldiers faced high water flooding quarters while the 15th regiment and Sheridan troop were affected. Erie railroad track washed out forcing trains to detour via Oil City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Meadville
French Creek
Soldier Boys
Conneaut Lake
15Th Regiment
Sheridan
Erie
Cambridge
Oil City
W. N
A Street Farm Proposed in Warren for Late August
A Street Farm was proposed to be held in Warren during the last week of August. Two meetings have elected officers: President Aaron Printz Secretary Geo P Orr Treasurer G H Jackson and an Executive Committee including G C Anderson B G Gregory H P Hunter P E Fehlman J S Bayer John Swanson A C Kirberger A A Davis and E Walker. Further particulars promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Stone
Congress
Ammerican University At
Washington
Peate
Butler Electric Traction Company
T. B. Clawson
Warren
George Priestly
Goodwill Hill
O.J. Gunning
Gunning
Freehold
Alfa Hallam
Edith Irvine
Pine Grove
James Pelton
Lake
Nellie Woodin
Estey
Florence Brace
Forest
Flora Bailey
Turnpike
Eliza Mathews
Pilling
Edith Thorpe
Seers
Will Caster
Hillside
Jennie McIntyre
Bailey Hill
Damon
Aaron Printz
Geo. P. Orr
G. H. Jackson
G. C. Anderson
B. G. Gregory
H. P. Hunter
P. E. Fehlman
J. S. Bayer
John Swanson
A. C. Kirberger
A. A. Davis
E. Walker
Sewers Shutdown Sparks Labor Dispute on East Side
Work on the East side sewers halts this week amid rumor of Buffalo labor. Warren diggers demand 1.50 daily, contractor offers 1.25, and has collected 1,311.74 to date on the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Buffalo
Warren
New Postmasters Named for Chandler's Valley and Lottaville
Perry L. Brooks appointed postmaster at Chandler's Valley replacing H D Wade removed. Congressman Stone recommends George G Kemp for postmaster at Lottaville, awaiting approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L. Brooks
Chandler’s Valley
H.D. Wade
Congressman Stone
George G. Kemp
Ostmaster
Lottaville
Dixson announces Pure House Paints and home items
Dixson's Glade Drug and Variety Store advertises Pure House Paints at $1 and $1.25, a full line of painters' materials, new wallpaper, and window shades at 10 cents each. F. H. Dixson promotes home upgrades now on East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
Glade Drug and Variety
F. H. Dixson
East Side
Legal Blanks for Sale at the Mal Office
Legal blanks are available for sale at the Mal Office. The notice outlines the action and place, inviting interested parties to procure forms and related documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending July 21 1887
Buying and selling entries list transfers: Butterfield to Rebecca Haw key Mead 50 dollars. S H Davis to Joseph Dieteh Glade 40. Anna W Syms to J M Guffey Corydon 500. L T Borchers to Freeman E Hertzel Cherry Grove 65.80. John Freeman to Gottleib Bistro Glade 225. Addis Johnson to Jennie Wells Spring Creek 30. Jennie Wells to Ida M Wells Spring Creek 50. Geo W Brown to Alexander Brown Brokenstraw 309. A Brown to C P Brown Broken straw 800. same to same Brokenstraw val con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Butterfield
Rebecca Hawkey
Mead
S. H. Davis
Joseph Dieteh
Glade
Anna W. Syms
J. M. Guffey
Corydon
L. T. Borchers
Freeman E. Hertzel
Cherry Grove
John Freeman
Gottleib Bistro
Addis Johnson
Jennie Wells
Spring Creek
Ida M. Wells
Geo. W. Brown
Alexander Brown
Brokenstraw
A. Brown
C. P. Brown
Same
Val. Con
Program Schedule for July Lectures and Events
Continued from last week, a multi day series runs Friday to Thursday with lectures by H B Adams A Emerson Palmer J H Worman W S Hervey and others. Sessions include Sabbath Alliance talks Bible study art lectures labor movement factory system and humanitarian platform addresses plus recitals and concerts in Edinburgh London and local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavtauqua Prrogcram
Woman’s National Sabbath Alliance
Mary W. White
Edinburgh
H. B. Adams
George Elliott
A. Emerson Palmer
James Whitcomb Riley
Bertha Kunz-Baker
A. T. van Laer
Graham Taylor
C.L.S.C
J.H. Worman
London
Percy Alden
W. S. Hervey
C.L.S. C
Pros
W. R. Harper
C. L.S.C
Ian Maclaren
Katherine E. Oliver
Organization of Labor
Prof
Taylor
New York State Humanitarian Society
Prof. Worman
Pros. Hervey
Life In
East London
Percy En
G A R encampment crowd to fill Buffalo area
Secretary Turner says the G A R national encampment opens August 23 in Buffalo. Camp Jewett is full with 10 000 men expected and 9 300 old soldiers are housed in public schools. Hotels hold 6 209 guests and 17 500 are assigned to private dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Turner
Camp Jewett
Local Figures Attend Visits and School Plans Noted in Russell Area
Mrs Peterson spent a few days in Russell with friends. Rev Thomas preached Sunday evening. Grant Ploss and Mrs Armstrong visited relatives in Lander and Sheffield. Wm Curtis traveled to Warren for business. Oil well on A R Firth farm reached about 909 feet. Miss Mary Murry visited Peter Peterson. Mrs Knapp hosted her mother from Warren. Lola King stayed with the Slantons in Marshtown. Mrs D B Peck’s health declines. Neil Patterson called on friends in Russell. School directors met to hire teachers for fall and winter. Frank Jenkins to lead the local school. H L Putnam visited North Warren. Mrs Hartson visited Knapp in Russell. Clacenne Skinner called on friends. A Putnam and family visited in Marsh Town. KE Knapp began berry picking and shipping to Warren. Mrs Bocamp canvassed Russell Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Peterson
Russell
H. S. Thomas
Grant Ploss
Kiantone
R. L. Armstrong
Sheffield
M. A. Ploss
Lander
Wm. Curtis
Oand
Warren
A. R. Firth
Mary Murry
Kelley Hill
E. H. Knapp
Baker
Lola R.king
Asa Slanton
Marshtown
D. B. Peck
Neil Patterson
Frank F. Jenkins
H. L. Putnam
North Warren
Wm. Hartson
Thursay
Clacenne Skinner
Lanning Hill
A. Putnam
Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It pins most cases on catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are sent free. Hall's Family Pills are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Reasons Why Chamberlain's Col ic Remedy Is Best
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as instantly relieving stomach pain and cramps. It claims unmatched reliability in severe dysentery and diarrhoea, prevention of bilious colic, cure of chronic diarrhoea, and safety without bad effects, noting its life-saving record and two size options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Excursion to Niagara Falls and Buffalo by W N Y P Ry
A low rate excursion to Niagara Falls and Buffalo is offered Tuesday July 27 by the W N Y P Ry. A special fast train departs Warren at 8 am, round trip fare 2 dollars, no stops between Olean and Buffalo, via Buffalo 12:15 pm Niagara Falls 1 pm. Return from Niagara Falls 7:45 pm, Buffalo 8:30 pm with seven hours at Niagara Falls or eight hours at Buffalo. Tickets valid on regular trains July 28. Don’t miss this outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Warren
Olean
Fehman Bros Underlining Low Prices on China and Glassware
Fehman Bros advertises large and beautiful stock of china and glassware with promise of low prices, inviting customers to call for prices and examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Fehlman -Bros
Jacob Keller Tailor Heralds Fine Menswear in Warren
Local advertorial notes Jacob Keller, the Tailor, offers well made stylish and well fitting men's clothing at pleasing prices. Visit on Second Street near Liberty in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Warren
Society Address Cards With Em Bossed Emblem
If you belong to any secret society and want an address card featuring a handsomely embossed emblem of the order, call at the Mall office and make your selection.
For SALE CHEAP A Pheeton and 3 Ladies Bicycle
Used bicycle sale notice lists a Pheeton and three ladies bicycles available at 214 Fourth Street. Contact details not fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheeton
Tee
Fourth Street
Summer Excursion Rates From Warren by D A V P R R
D A V and P R R announce summer excursion fares from Warren from July 2 to Sept 15. Season tickets to Jamestown and return via J and L E R R cost $1.15, with other routes to Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua N Y Lily Dale and Jamestown priced up to 1.70. Tickets sold Wednesdays Sundays, one day only. George H Daniels G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua Lake
Chau
Chautauua Lake
J. & L. E. and Haut. Steamboat Co
Chautauqua
Point Chautauqua
Cts
Lily Dale
Lily Dalé
P. R.R
Falconer Station
Gro
H. Daniels
W C Rowland & Sons Wallpaper Stock in Warren
W C Rowland and Sons advertises the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren with new designs continually added. Prospective buyers are urged to examine the collection at the Exchange Block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Rowland & Sons, Exchange Block
Warren, PA
White Cloud Flour Advertises Bread Quality
The notice claims White Cloud Flour will produce bread that is whiter and tastier at no higher cost than competing brands FEHLMAN BROs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bros
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Ad Listed at Local Spots
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They take up clean and lay carpets and guarantee satisfaction. Orders may be left at Mansion House or at A. A. Davis & Co. Warren Steam Laundry Rogers block and other local spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Water Street
South ervine health claims target weak stomachs and nerves
A garbled ad touts South ervine and South American Rava as cures for weak stomachs broken nerves and heart issues. The message promises immediate relief never fails and urges readers to call for an examination, presenting vague contact details and product names.
Marriages in Jamestown and Busti in July 1897
Notices record two marriage events: John B. Linberg and Annie Haskin wed in Jamestown on July 3 1897 conducted by Rev W P Hellings. Peter George and Rosie Burket married in Busti on July 15 1897 per J P A M Rhinehart with both spouses from Tidioute Pa.
Obituary notices for Klett and Hansen families
In Spring Creek Pennsylvania on July 16 1897 Thomas Klett aged 88 years six months. In Warren on July 18 1897 Thorsene Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Hansen of East Street died of diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klett
Spring Creek
Thomas Klett
Dairy School Admission Limits At Penn State College
Editor MaIL describes a failed appropriation for a dairy school building at Pennsylvania State College and outlines admission plans for the Creamery Course. Fifteen students are enrolled, with 40 seats limited to residents with creamery experience first, then nonresidents with experience, then others. early applications advised. No entrance exam required. open to any educated person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College
H. P. Armsby
Lazy Farmers of Crawford County Chronicle
Reporters in Crawford County observe farms where women and children labor in haying and potato cultivation while the husband loafs under shade. The piece contrasts claimed hard times with the man’s complaint about McKinley while cows are milked at night by a woman and daughters as the man scolds in the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Hubby
McKinley
Meadville
Railroad Sells Special Passes to Buffalo for G A R Encampment
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets at a single fare from all system points to Buffalo for the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic on August 23. Tickets are valid for travel August 21 to 23 and return from August 24 to 31, 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
United Brethren Camp Meeting Mt Gretna Reduced Rail Rates
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all points east of Pittsburgh and Erie to Mt Gretna Pa for the United Brethren Camp Meeting August 2 to 12 1897. Tickets are on sale August 1 to 12 and valid for return to August 20 1897 with conditions at agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Philadelphia
L A W Meet Philadelphia Half Rates
The League of American Wheelmen holds its annual meet in Philadelphia from August 4 to 7. Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip at a single fare with a minimum twenty five cents. Tickets on sale August 3 and 4, valid for return to August 9, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
League of American Wheelmen
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Delightful Summer Tours Offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two person escorted summer tours to the North on July 27 and August 17. Highlights include Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Quebec Montreal and more with chaperoned travel. Priced at 100 dollars from New York and several eastern hubs, the package covers rail and boat fares meals hotel transfers and all itinerary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Watkins Glen
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Quebec
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
George
Saratoga
Broadway
New York
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
W. Asst
Ireet
Philadelphia
Erie Railroad announces excursion tickets to Nashville Bay
May 1 to October list. the Erie Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Nashville Bay. Inquiries should be directed to any agent for details and particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie R. R
Nashville Bay
Improving Agriculture and Horticulture Practices
The Troy Times urges sheep growers to raise mutton quality to boost demand and recommends competent local officials to spray trees and tax tree counts to fight pests. It notes alcohol dissolves chlorophyll, methods to remove grass stains, and discusses grape yields and rose propagation through layering and fall cuttings.
New Stamp News Sparks Collector Interest Worldwide
Newfoundland plans a seven denomination issue. A St Louis dealer lists 1641 varieties at 131.05, offering them for 30 cash, signaling overvaluation. Honolulu stamp destructions calm market fears and may boost Hawaiian stock. The Friedl museum in Vienna will close after about 15 years, drawing bids from major collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
St. Louis
Honolulu
Vienna
Austria
Europe
The Old Store Promises Low Cash Prices Only
An advertisement touts cash purchases as cheaper than credit stores. It warns that credit prices are higher and urges customers to pay cash for items like cream cheese lard prunes rice crackers coffee tea and flour, claiming wholesale cash pricing and quality guarantees on sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Rio
Japan
Palace Co
Rob Roy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Warren Co. Fair
Tanner’s Hill
Messers
Leonhart, Uhl
Jefferson Street
Wetmore Hose Co
Walter Davis
Ed Allen
Hertzel’s
Allegheny
Big Bend
Danforth
East Street
Atlanta Constitution
Tiona
Helen Lissner
D. Shear
Atlantic City
C. S. Beck
P. A. Gilbert
Harry
West Virginia
A. D. Woop
Elmira
M. J. Danforth
Lillian Thomas
E. T. Hazeltine
Fred
South Bend
Messrs
L. G. Noyes
D.I. Ball
C.C. Thompson
Jas. C. Parmlee
U.S. Court
J. W. Kitchen
Alfred
Glen’s Falls
Will Smith
Epworth
Cart
J. M. Clapp
Edwin E. Clapp
E. F. Epmonds
M. E
C. Elwood Bordwell
Sadie Crowe
Bear Lake
T. S. Messner
Columbian Athletic Club
Recreation Park
F. H. Rockwell
C.W. Beaty
Lakes
D. L. Gerould
W. C. Norris
Fifth Street
Bennette Chevalier
Laurel and
High Streets
David Fleming
Dorwin
State Hospital
M. S. Guth
Williams’ Grove
R. H. Thomas
Mechanicsburg
Camp Gray
E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
San Francisco
E. G. Gregory
Frederickstown
C. L. Hasbrouck
Mendon
Mich
Morris & Son, Warren
Putnamville
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Smith & Son
Fehlman
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works
Ana Fish of Riverside Fish and IS Co
Baltzinger Block
Malil
Baal
Castoria
Pennsivania Rail
United Brethren Camp Meeting
Tennessee
Riverside
Wigh and Oyster Co
Troy Times
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Postetive
Aren, PA
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O. Warren PA
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland, JR
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
Ek Freeman
C. Sigel
Warren County
Hal Grounds
Warren Erat
James Lo- Directo
B.F. Mead
H. M
N. Dieteh
Willis Cowan
Mat
Ren Brasington M. ’ Hazeltine
Ewan War‘Cowan
Warren National Bank
Drredtors
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Hunter’s
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Water St
Jarvis
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