Warren notes busy week with fires and new ventures
A bustling Warren period includes a chimney fire at H J Dryer's wagon shop and quick rescue by Struthers Hose Co. New enterprises appear as M Messner and M Kopf repaint homes on East street, Nixon plans a new planing mill, and Beetle broadens business. Community events feature church services and impromptu gatherings, plus local trades and personal visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
R. Brown
Messrs. T
Messner
M. Kopf
East Street
Nixon
Warren
Joy
A.B. McKain
National
Warren Savings
Citizens Bank
J. N. Dietch
Warren Hotel
Bairstow
Richardson
F. A. Randall
Corry
Stranahan
Warren Fire Department
A. W. Merck
Parmlee & Henry's
Struthers Hose Co
Iron Works
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Dryer
Bradford
Struthers’ Independent Hose
Petroleum rush continues at Cherry Grove field
Operators push to finish wells before the pool runs dry as new gushers appear daily. Seventeen were noted previously and now twenty five or more, with many shut down awaiting tankage. Smaller wells thrive while large gushers decline after 24 hours and glycerine is introduced to one well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Murphy & Wetmore
Trustees Meet at State Hospital for the Insane
The trustees met on Thursday August 13 with Judge L D Wetmore and G N Parmlee as president and secretary. Re appointments were made for Hancock Starr and Parmlee. Superintendent Dr J Dorwin reported 342 inmates, 53 admitted in the quarter, 21 discharged with nine restored seven improved one stationary and four deaths. Health is reported good. 121 male and 221 female inmates, 41 supported by friends and 201 by public authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital For the Insane
L. D. Wetmore
G. N. Parmlee
Warren
Messrs. Wright
Mercer
Starr
Erie
Hancock
Oil City
Stone
Bradford
Messrs
Parmlee
J. Dorwin
Warren Oil Exchange Elects Arbitration Committee and Sets Stock Rules
A special Warren Oil Exchange meeting elected E. B. Jennings A. J. Hazeltine W. H. Johnson C. W. Townsend and Wm. Hopewell to the Arbitration Committee. The body was to be incorporated under Pennsylvania law with stock set at 50 per share. after 200 shares a 25 fee applies. By-laws printed and 300 member cap with 15000 capital stock. Also notes on barometers and paints from Merck Bros. and L G Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Accidents and railroads feature in P and E records
A serious collision on the P and E road near Weiler's siding west of Warren killed Conductor James McGiveny and Brakeman Thomas Bray. An inquest blamed gross negligence by the second section flagman and criticized officials for lacking cautionary orders. Other notes cover gauge projects, the Nickle-Plate line, the Kinzua bridge, and state rail data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiler
Bray
Erie
Roman Schuur
J. P
Warren
McGiveny
Messrs
Frank Barnhart
O. Daggett
E. T. F. Valentine
John Spence
Frank Hall
D. S. Mc
Weiler’s Siding
Oil Exchange Opens in Philadelphia and Warren Oil News
Oil exchange begins in Philadelphia while Warren county fields draw buyers. Tidewater and Union Pipe Line may pool assets. Cherry Grove as price mover. McCalmont and Mead farm sites eyed for refineries. Barnsdall Bros. run a 75 barrel well. Wetmore sells Payne 50,000 barrels at 57 cents. Tidewater pump station planned near Farnsworth. United Pipe Lines capacity 15,000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland County
New Oil Exchange
Philadelphia
Tidewater
Union Pipe Line
Cherry Grove
Warren
McCalmont Company
Mead Farm
Tarport
Clarendon
Barnsdall Bros
Titusville
Warren County
C. N. Payne
George Wetmore
Warren Oil Exchange
Wetmore
Payne
Titusville Herald
Allegany
Bradford
Richburg
McCalmont Storage Company
Harrisburg
David Kirk
C. R. Delworth
Allegany County
N. Y
J. E. Tack
J. E. Dean
Tidewater Line
Farnsworth Siding
Sheffield
Rixford
United Pipe Lines
Garfield
Vandegrift City
Worthington
Warren Fire Department Excursion to Gowanda Glen Postponed
The Warren Fire Department postpones its Gowanda Glen trip to Wednesday August 2. The train departs Warren in the morning, reaches Gowanda by 11 o clock, and returns in the evening with music by the Warren Cornet Band and Reig's orchestra. Round trip fare is 1.50. The glen offers scenic beauty and organizers promise a pleasant outing for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowanda Glen
Warren
Warren A. M
Gowanda
Warren Cornet
Reig
the Glen
Fire damages Warren carriage factory but saves contents
The Warren fire yesterday morning slightly injured H. J. Dreyer's carriage factory while its contents were saved. An extensive conflagration was prevented by the new water works and hose companies with the steamer not needed, all performing splendidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
H. J. Dreyer
Bradford
Fresh well fire warning spurs safety casing demand
The burning of the new 620 well prompts producers to adopt fire protection. Mr. Payne sells a vented safety casing with Allen & Co. as agents. Allen reports high demand. Ames Manufacturing Co. and Foster & McKay in Claren don are supplying quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Allen & Co
Clarendon
Allen
Ames Manufacturing Co
Foster & McKay
Titusville
Veterinary Surgeon at Warren Hotel Livery
Dr. G. W. Lefler offers 24 hour veterinary surgery from the Warren Hotel livery with extensive experience and reasonable terms. Orders by telephone for horses and carriages accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lefler
Warren Hotel
Harness store hosts Oil Men riding gear event at 1812 S. Kier Warren
Oil industry men will test riding Loggins saddles and bridles at the Harness store on 1812 S Kier in Warren. Have you tried Vienna Bread SERSALLs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ke_ier
Warren
Militia encampment set for Lewistown in August 1882
Camp John Fulton Reynolds to start Friday August 4 1882 at Lewistown with $8000 militia size targets. Ground cost $1600 for the week. Strict discipline enforced. those absent face court martial. Fifteen state regiments and three artillery battalions plus three cavalry companies. Grand review August 11 with Gov Hoyt and staff. Sherman and Hancock expected. Pay scales listed from private to major general. rations provided. 13th annual Eighty Third Pennsylvania reunion moved to September 5 at Warren. Sixteenth Regiment and I Co Warren to Lewistown August 5 with listed officers. Coleman's Band to accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fulton Reynolds
Lewistown
Hartranft
Lewiston
Eighty-Third Pennsylvania Regimental Association
Warren
F. W. Miller
C. W. Smith
Erie
Meadville
Titusville
Tionesta
I” Co
John A. Wiley
Franklin
J. B. Story
Butler
Frank M. Lamb
G. W. Dille
Cooperstown
D. W. Stranahan
G. A. Carstensen
Crawford
W. W. Greenland
Clarion
Obituary and assorted notes from Warren area news
Anson Porter dies. Burrglars active in Warren area counties. July shooting tournament in Bradford with 1500 dollars in prizes. Corry pail factory to reopen once iron hopping secured. Chautauqua Lake drowning occurs July 19. Ancient Order of United Workmen reunion set for August 10 at Chautauqua Point. Jamestown residents contribute over 40000 toward local manufactories. Mercer Dispatch switches format. Normal School opens Aug 15. Jamestown-Chautauqua steamers schedule given. Firemen’s Convention races set in Bradford with 1150 dollars in prizes. Grand Hotel at Chautauqua Lake thriving under managers Cornell and Clerks Barber and Kinnear. Spelling match at Amphitheater with 50 dollars in prizes. Results list winners from Sugar Grove, Warren, and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Porter
Corry
Warren
Venango
Crawford
Butler
Bradford
Chautauqua Lake
King
Mansfield
Ohio
Ancient Order of United Workmen
New York
Pennsylvania
Chautauqua Point
Jamestown
Mercer Dispatch
Mercer
J. A. Cooper
Edinboro
Chautauqua
Red Stack
Grand Hotel
Point Chautauqua
N. Y
FE. L. Cornell
H. E. Barber
F. L. Kinnear
Gen. Bolly Lewis
Hotel Atheneum
Mr. Miller
Sugar Grove
Elder Crane and a rumored million dollar estate
The Elmira Free Press reports Elder Crane at 73 remains vigorous. He denies any real prospect of a million dollar inheritance, explains the rumor’s origin, and notes newspapers amplified the tale via a Cleveland Leader dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Crane
Elmira
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Corry
Crane
Central Baptist Church
Associated Press
Noah Crane
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Cleveland Leader
Albany
Pittsfield Notes Share Local Life and Commerce
Dwight Wickham visits from Mathews' Ran and many townsfolk report improvements and new shops. Mentions of property sales, new houses, renovations, farming prospects, and religious figures. Public notices list unclaimed letters at Warren Post Office dated July 22, 1882.
Local Shop Notices and Price Highlights
The Mall office job printer boasts James McGlaughlin as an expert workman with capable assistants and ample equipment. Ads promote best bread at C W Sersall and various wares from Merck Bros and George Ball Co including ten thousand dollars in suits, underwear at George Batt Co, a Bradford Steam Laundry agency, and weekly basket service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sersall
McNett & Co
Hickory Street
Warren
George Ball & Co’s
Arene Marble Front
Mall
James McGlaughlin
Vienna
C. W. Sersall’s. Diamond
Merck Bros
George Batt & Co’s
Bradford
A. A. Davis & Co
Variety Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sersall’s
Johnson & Siegfreid
Morex
Bro’s
Kropp
Simpson & Co
Liberty Street
Geo. Batu & Co
Youngsville
H. F. Marshall
Wallace M. Davis
Cincinnati
A. J. Hazeltine’s
J.J. Boyce
R. P. King’s
Dora W. Cummings
Vineland
N. J
Dr. Bartholomew’s
Sallie and
Lillie Barrett
Lewisburg
Wilbur
Fred McPherson
Indiana
Lima
Eugene Marsh
Buffalo
C. A. Waters
Fred. P. James
Ina McDowell
Bloss
R.T. Shaw
Edwards & Shaw
Warren Oil District
North Warren
Stoneham
Farnsworth
Little Allene Tew
Fuller
W. A. Greaves
Cornelius
Warren Water Works
Squire
D. Beatty
Bartholomew
Geo
Sill
Europe
Beatty
Salamanca
Merck Bro’s
L. G. Noyes
Railroad Record
Bradford & Garfield
Andersons
Garfield & Tiona
Bradford & Tiona
Garfield & Cherry Grove
Garfield & Tionesta
Chicago
Dunkirk
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Pullman
Great Kinzua
Kinzua Creek
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Company
Coke
Buffalo, Pittsburg & Western
Lake Shore
Brocton
Buffalo, Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Kilfoil
Rochester and
Pittsburg
Ilinois
Union
Rhode Island
Washington Territory
Coleman
Thad Reig
Rags, &c
Johnson’s Exchange
R. H. Johnson
Jefferson County
New Oil District
N. J. Clark
Melton Spring
Pittsfield
Dwight Wickham
Mathews’ Ran
L. W. Madison
Arthur
W. F. Mead
Ulysses Mead
Mr. Horner
Illinois
Stephen Mead
Rev
Abhquist
Mr. Foster
Mrs
Dr. Hoover
John Graham
James Martin
McGraw Bros
Davies
Crosby
Wesleyan
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Anderson
Christiana Johanson
B. Charley Ahlberg
Marc Johansson
John A. Allen
S. A. Jonsson
A. Bermingham
John Lindqvist
C. A. Brennan
John Jos
Lewis
Allen L
Billett
John H. Langstrom
C. Allen
P. M
Mr. Gilleland
Tidioute
Farnsworth School House
T. D. Logan
Second Presbyterian Church
Fire Department
Franklin Press
Rha
Priecess
George P. Orr & CO
Warren, Penna
P. Greenland
Front ST
Warren, PA
Episcopal Church
Tillix County
P. Greenlund
Morgan—Campbell
James Rea
Elmer E. Morgan
St. Petersburg
Malissa Campbell
Eau Clair
Cooney—Cribbins
St. Joseph’s Church
Father
Clocker
James F. Cooney
Maggie Cribbins
Devore—Eighmey
Deerfield
Charles Covell
Robert Devore
Harriet Eighmey
Couse—Knapp
Farmington
Frank Stewart
J. B. Davison
W. R. Couse
Mead
M. Ettie Knapp
Glade
Briggs—Wright
Aaron Wright
L. F. Merrit
Allen Briggs
Pine Grove
May L. Wright
Hodges
Russellburg
Mary
Wm. Hodges
Brown
Eldred
Wmn. Brown
Mr. Brown
Brokenstraw
MAIL
Cameron
Jackson's Run
Ashtabula
Trumbull
Geauga
Fifth Street
Liberty
Alexander Wallace
A. G. Beecher
Jamestown Road
Conewango
I. H. Hiller
First National Bank
Warren, Fpa
J.H. Eddy
M. Beecher
Cashier
U. S
England
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremenarre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Ines VV
Hickey
Carver House
Schellhammer & Lesser
Schuhammer & Lesser
Miner Curtis
Warren Borough
Warren and
N. P. Curtis
P.O
C. W. Sersall
Calihan
Atlas
Postoffice
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
O. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
Jas, Clark, Jr
Albert Kirberger
National Bank
Warren, Fa
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