Warren Mail July 24 1877 round of events and notes
The Warren paper reports a busy period with circus on Monday, local crops promising, coal prices down, new engine house foundation, bar admission for Mr. Swanson, and plans for Fair Point Sunday School Assembly. Other items include street improvements, a large paper demand, and forthcoming ice cream festival benefiting the Public Reading Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Empire Pipe Co
Fair Point
Union
Glade
Glade City
The
Ledger
L. B. Rogers
Mead
Water Street
Hickory Street
Cook & Northrop
O. C. Allen
Wm. Cook
Virginia
Alice Parmlee
Hattie Shattuck
Annie Palmer
Clara Cowan
Front Street
Temple of Jerusalem
Music Hall
Cook
Public Library
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Kane
Corry
Dispatch
Stone & Noyes
Erie Court Session Draws Legal Talent and Political Currents
Last week in Erie the U S Court drew delegations from neighboring counties with notable lawyers and officials. Congressman Watson Judge Johnson W D Brown O H Hunter and other figures attended as jurors amid light business. The Fish Commission appeared and Erie’s health news highlighted Hon L F Watson’s fragile state while physicians treated him. The piece notes a pension board vacancy opened by Dr Wallace’s death and hints at political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
U.S. Court
Observer
Warren
Watson
Johnson
W. D. Brown
O. H. Hunter
Fish Commission
Wallace
L. F. Watson
Congress
United States Court
Board of Pension Surgeons
Tenth anniversary and consecration services at Erie Convocation
The Erie Convocation marked its tenth anniversary and Trinity Memorial Church consecration with services on Monday and Tuesday. Bishop Kerfoot suffered a minor Brookville accident and was absent. Clergymen from Erie and Warren Deaneries attended. Dr. Van Bekkelen preached Monday, Dean Mills spoke Tuesday morning, and Dr. Purdon delivered the historical sermon Tuesday evening, with plans to publish the sermon in Our Diocese this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Trinity Memorial Church
Kerfoot
Brookville
Warren
van Bekkelen
Buffalo
Dean Mills
Purdon
Episcopal Church
Getz
Warren County Fair and Cattle Show Opens in September
The Union Agricultural Society of Warren County schedules its Annual Fair and Cattle Show at Sugar Grove on September 12 13 and 14 1877. A larger premium list is offered and competition is open to all. Pamphlets with premiums will be issued by the Secretary soon. Petroleum V Nasby will speak on Friday the third day of the fair. The society notes growing interest and anticipates a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Point
C. N. Sims
D. D
Anthony Comstock
Francis Murphy
Frank Beard
H. W. Warren
Dr. Sims
W. W. Ramsey
Dr. Warren
John B. Gough
Bishop Simpson
Joseph Cook
W. F. Crafts
G. E. Strobridge
Mr. Cook
Appollo Club
New York
Phillip Phillips
C. H. Payne
J. P. Newman
D. J. Yerkes
D.D
James Hughes
Esq
Canada
Dr. Newman
G. P. Hays
Cook
L. Greene
A. J. Baird
Tennessee
James Strong
T. D
Tra G. Bidwell
Chautauqua Alumni Association
J. O. Worden
C. EK. Felton
A. O. van Lennep
Dr. Buckley
J. M. Buckley
R. Ogden Doremus
L.L. D
C. F. Deems
Buckley
G. E. Gilbert
Loveland
Lyman Abbott
Dr. Deems
J. F. Barr
Doremus
S. A. Lattimore
B. P. Bowne
J. T. Peck
W. W. Wythe
Union Agricultural Society of
Warren County
Sugar Grove
Petroleum V
Death of Alexander Williams in Glade County
Alexander Williams of Glade died last Wednesday afternoon near his barn at about five o clock. He had been in his usual health. Dr Page pronounced the death apoplexy of the lungs. He was about 67 years old. The Matt office offers printing facilities for wedding invitations and announcements in good style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Williams
Glade
Page
Matt
Roundup of regional notes on industry and town life
Hotels near Chautauqua Lake fill up as the Russellburg Corner Band gets uniforms in James town blue. Wm. S. Marsh of Corydon dies aged 69 from heart disease. Kin zua store robbed of 50 dollars. thief with a wooden leg linked to Warren. Exchange Bank of Titusville pays 17 000 in 25 percent dividend. court halts further payouts. Dr. Winslow dies in Salt Lake City. his heart buried in Nantucket. Estate details follow will directives and mausoleum plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
Russellburg
Jamestown
H. W. Lane
Titusville
Normal School
Edinboro
Panama
N. Y
H. B. Loomis
H. A. McClintock
Pittsfield
Brokenstraw
Howard
Dunkirk
Lake Shore Road
Herald
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Warren
Broken Exchange Bank of
Titusville Herald
Chas. F. Winslow
Fred Winslow
Oil City
Salt Lake City
Nantucket
Mount Auburn
Massachusetts
Carroll Lodge Honors Departed Brother Henry Shiley
At a July 18 1877 meeting Carroll Lodge No 102 AOUW unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the loss of Henry Shiley. The preamble notes divine will and expresses sympathy for his family pledging memorial testimonies and publication in Warren papers by Joan H Granam and A Carroll committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Lodge No
Henry Shiley
Warren
Joan H. Granam
A. Carroll
Preparations Under Way for Erie State Fair Facilities
Preparations at the Erie State Fair grounds include fence repairs and interior fitting of the club house for officials. Machinery Hall will be rebuilt on a larger scale. The Dining Hall will be offered to the Home for the Friendless. Refreshment stands to be sold at auction. Bay State Iron Works will provide motive power. Railroads will charge exhibition items full rates to the fair and return them free to shipment points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bay State Iron Works
Messrs. Noble & Hall
Lake Shore
Erie & Pittsburgh
Philadelphia & Erie
Union School at Sugar Grove Announces Fall Term
The next term begins August 27 and runs for thirteen weeks under Principal H. D. Todd. Students may enroll anytime, with the first week optimal. Tuition: primary $2, intermediate $3, principal $4. Address C. P. Harris, Secretary of School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
H. D. Todd
C. P. Harris
Notice to settle six month accounts at Geo Ball and Co
All accounts that have been standing in Geo Ball and Co's books six months must be settled within fifteen days or they will be turned over to collection. Also promoting a cheap stock of mouldings for mot toes and pictures at Will Smith's.
Will Smith offers cheap stock of photographic goods
The notice advertises Will Smith selling chromes, photographic views, frames, mouldings, and fittings for pictures at very low prices during the summer. It mentions R. H. Jounson and promises cash purchases of rags and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Jounson
Will Smith’s
State New Remington Sewing Machine at a Bargain
A new Remington sewing machine is offered at a bargain price. Inquiries should be made at the issuing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
The Adieu From Rev Veritas on Wine and Writings
A. J. Merchant defends his stance on scripture and wine interpretations addressing charges of arrogance and misquoting reformers. He argues Clarke’s views, disputes Luther and Calvin, and challenges Greek terms for wine while urging clergy to avoid drunkenness and uphold restraint. He ends with a courteous farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Calvin
Zwingle
Adam Clarke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Clarke
John
Liddell and Scott
Judas
Meliadas
Christ
Cana
Dinos
Oinos
St. Paul
Timothy
Crete
Titus
Perdition
The Circus Comes to Town and Shows Its True Worth
A historical look at circuses in America, praising Van Amburgh & Co for honesty in advertising and strong performers. The piece notes the era’s superstition fading, the show’s robust acts, fresh trained horses, a clean clown, and a call to readers to study posters before attending, with a Warren July 30 date. It also includes brief local notes about Warren Bank leadership and a culled crime report describing gardens vandalized by night vandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Amburgh & Co
Frost
Royal Colisseum
van Amburgh Company
van Amburgh
America
Warren
Valley Elastic Spring Bed Extolled by Providence Hospital
An advertisement touts the Valley Elastic Spring Bed from Greenland Bros in Warren Pa as a self supporting bed with no mattress needed. It cites a Providence Hospital Washington DC endorsement noting sixty beds in use with fifty more on order and recommends the bed for comfort and ease, suitable for camps and Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Greenland Bros
Warren
Providence Hospital
Washington, D.C
Episcopal Church
Washington, D. C
J. S. Benler
S. T. Beatree
Oil prospects in Warren county seek deeper tests
In western Warren county the Brokenstraw valley neighbors pursue oil with wells planned near Lottsville and Garland. Subscriptions from Freehold advance a thorough test, while another well near Pittsfield and Shutt farm west of Youngsville aims to define a promising field. Indications of oil persist as operators push testing efforts hoping for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw
Warren County
Lottsville
Garland
Pittsfield
Youngsville
McClintock
Shutt Farm
Warren County Teachers Institute Held in Columbus in October
Educational notice reports Prof Thompson will lead the Warren County Teachers Institute in the second week of October at Columbus with John H. French of Albany as instructor. Prof Allen to lecture. Thompson to prepare a county school history for the State Superintendent, limited to ten pages and due by September first. Unclaimed letters listed in Warren Pa post office include Barry Kronholm Loomis Leet Larson Nelson Norton Wade Landberg St Clare Thorne Warren. four weeks to claim or letters go to Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Warren County
Teachers’ Institute
Columbus
John H. French
LL. D
Albany
N. Y
Allen
Warren
George J. Barry
Chas. Kronholm
F. W. Loomis
H. C. Leet
Lars Johan Larson
Andrew Nelson
J. B. Norton
R. Wade
Frank Alfrid Landberg
G. D. St. Clare
P. R. Thorne
Henry Warren
C. Auten
P. M
Catalog of groceries and provisions from a 1877 list
A corrected 1877 market list itemizes numerous food and household goods including flour types white and amber wheat in sacks and barrels, corn meal, coffee, sugar, pork, bacon, lard, molasses, syrups, oil, fish like mackerel and white fish, peaches, tea, soap, brooms and salt. It reflects a broad inventory with unit names and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson, Te & Co
Incs
N. C
Rio
Salt, Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
R. H. Johnson
Fair Point Assembly
Sugar Grove Fair
State Fair
Sugar Grove Union School
A. J. Merchant
Circus
Citizens National Bank
M. Waters
Robert Dennison
P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
J. R. Clark
V. Davis
A. Hertzel
G. N. Parmise
F. B. Guthrie
Nell
Will Smith
Smethport
Hatch
A. B. Armstrong
Tro
Fair Point and
Point Chautauqua ON
Aus
Orers
B. & J. Railroad
Jametown
Re Baptist
A. A. Davis & Co
Postofice
Warren Co
O. H. Hunter & Son
Pennsylvania
Parmlee & Henry
Banks—Brown
Eldred
E. Brown
H. M. Banks
Emma A. Brown
Warren Retail Markets
A. Wise’s
EAS
Keystone
A. Wise
East
Water Streets
Conewango
Davidson & Grindley
A. W. Morck & Co
Mr. Morck
A.W. Morck & CO
Hickory Streets
Carver House
Warren, Pa
WM. A. Greaves
Ortrait
Popular Cash Clothing House
Hertzel & Nesmith’s
Suspension Bridge
Cash Clothing House
West
Cash Clothing Hrouse
Michael Ball
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
Ww. M. Ss
J. F. Wells
L. G. Noyes
Winchester
Morris’ Gun Shop
G. W. Morris
Corner Hickory & Third Sts
Ww. C. Rowland. Warren
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