Warren Mail July 28 1874 Erie notes and local items
A bustling Warren issue notes crops, fruit, and local building. Raspberries, huckleberries, apples in market. new roof on homes. patent news for John Hill balance slide valve. Fire Marshal James Clark Jr. appointed. Ships race Cyclone and Neptune listed. Sunday School Assembly at Fair Point Aug 4–18. Oil City fire funding cut prompts resignation of Fire Company No.4. Comet passage noted, bridge piers under construction, and local trades and colors updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hill
Warren
Col. Curtis
Front Street
Boston
Gilmore
Erie
A. Hertzel
Water Street
Ben. Shirley
Watson & Emery Extract Company
Pleasant Valley
Titusville
Layman
Carver House
Cyclone
Neptune
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
Fair Point
Dave
Oil City
Fire Company No. 4
Thomas Townley
George Allen
C. H. Stannard
Pine Grove
Mr. Ruhlman
County Superintendent outlines school reform plan and progress
Byron Sutherland reports efforts to raise teaching standards and shift to a single Sept start term. County attendance rose from 78 to 85 percent by June 1 1874, with daily attendance up to 4442 from 4215. Proposals urge merit-based pay, firing incompetent teachers, and September term start, citing health and attendance concerns with two summer terms. The Teacher's Institute at Warren drew 30 percent more teachers, with notable speakers and county officials participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Glenni W. Scofield
F. E. White
Columbus
Ohio
Robt. Curry
Geo. S. Luckey
Pittsburgh
James G Love
Jamestown
J. J. Kinkaid
Prin. Oil City
McClure
Venango Co
Excursion to Niagara Falls United Church Mission Draws Big Crowd
A Warren to Niagara Falls one day excursion organized by the M. E. Church and Society led by Rev. A J Merchant drew nearly 700 participants from Warren and nearby towns. The trip used seven crowded passenger cars, started at 5:30 am, and returned around 1 am with no accidents andReported success. The article notes praise for Merchant and railroad officials and describes the Falls visit, Prospect Park, Goat Island, Suspension Bridge, and other sights. Also included are local notices about a Grange in Tidioute and Niagara Hose Company meeting.
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Niagara Falls
M. E. Church and Society
A. J. Merchant
Warren
Merchant
Queen’s
Sherman
Israel
Moses of Old
Dunkirk
Youngsville
Irvine
North Warren
Russellsburg
Ed. Dugan
Betsey Janes
Buffalo
Falls
Prospect Park
John Bell
James Wood
Canada
Table Rock
Adam
Theodore Tilton
Goat Island
Suspension Bridge
Mr. Merchant
Generalissome
F. Hooker
B. Sutherland
M. B. Dunham
J.J. Taylor 2d
Rankin
Mott
Bruegel
Davis
Waters
Cornelius
Dennison
Matt
Warren Builds Surge in 1874 With $250000 to $300000 Logged
The Warren area reports 65 new dwellings completed or started in 1874 plus 20 to 30 new structures in North Warren. Individual homes like those of Mr. Clark Jamieson and Carver cost 10000 to 20000 each, averaging 4000 to 5000, and state projects are creating jobs building the Insane Hospital and Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Clark
Jamieson
Carver
North Warren
Courts in Erie Hear Bankrupt and Civil Cases
The U S Circuit Court and U S District Court met in Erie with Warren lawyers present. Cases include Warren Savings Bank vs J K Palmer & Co seeking bankruptcy status, and multiple bankruptcy motions against Palmer & Co with rule to show cause and security for costs granted. A local engine crew trial demonstrated rapid water flow and hose placement.
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U.S. Circuit Court
McKennan
U. S. District Court
McCandless
Erie
Warren
Dispatch
W. D. Brown
Warren Savings Bank
J. K. Palmer & Co
Chautauqua
Palmer & Co
Hon
S. P. Johnson
O. Poor
Isaac Taylor
J. K. Palmer
Joseph Hall
Geo. J. Boal
J. L. Grandin
P. Johnson
Mr. Hyde
Boston
Pittsburg
Dunham for County Commissioner Endorsed
The Sugar Grove Journal endorses Myron Dunham of Enterprise as a qualified candidate for County Commissioner, praising his honesty and capability and predicting he would be an efficient official if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove Journal
Myron Dunham
Enterprise
Acme
Warren Union School opens with new principal A B Miller
The Fall term begins Monday September 7 under Prof A B Miller of New York as Principal. He is a Yale graduate 1855 and has taught at Yale and in Massachusetts. He will be aided by several ladies as assistants and a Normal Class for training teachers will be formed under Supt Sutherland. Also notes of burglaries and accidents in Warren including McFarland arrest and a fatal gun accident in Meadville.
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W. J. Davis
Sec.—News
Warren Union School
A. B. Miller
New York
Binghamton, N. Y
Yale College
Binghamton
Lawrence Academy
Mass
C. J. McNaughton
L. E. Dewey
Jennie Allen
W. BR. Dalrymple
Ella Howard
Co. Supt. Sutherland
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Dr. Fisher
Sugar Grove
Warren County Agricultural Society
Annual Report
Byron Sutherland
Sept. of Common Schools
Corydon
Kinzua
Mead
Spring Creek
Eldred
Tionesta Republican
Presbyterian Church
Macu Fisn
O. H. Hunter
A. E. Goodrich
A. P. Gilmore
L. D. Hazeltine
Charlie Hunter
D. R. Ransom
Pittsfield
TipiouTr
M. E
Tidioute
Peck
Joseph Minore
Sprink Creek
Eli McDonald
Hazeltine, Orr & Co
Helpsaiane
D. C. Kennedy
David H. McKane
George W. Rowland
Elisha F. Jones
J. D. Thompson
J. N. Brown
James Pratt
Robert McCormick
N. P. Morrison
J. C. Lopus
Niagara Hose Company
F. F. Kewami
Sec’y
L. D. Hazeltine & Co
U.S. Courts
Ledger
Rowland
Episcopal Church
Hickory
High Street
Freehold
Hazeltine, Orr & Co’s
Broadhead
Main Street
Democrat
Parks Bro’s
Breed Bro’s
E. G. Collins
Dollar Store
Manley & Scofield
H. V. Perry
H. G. Higley
P. Sheldon
W. S. Cameron
Wm. Broadhead
L. D. Hazeltine & Co’s
Horton, Creary & Co
McFarland
Eron Walker
Meadville
Hazeltine Orr & Co’s
Fred. Morck
Out of Cin Watches
Issomxz
Borel & Courvoisier
F. Sagne
Leon Sichel
First National Bank
Warren, Pa
Boon Mead
M. Beecher
Cashier
HIS
Warren County
U.S
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christiania
Coppenhagen
P. & E. R. R. M. Beecher
A. Ruhlman
News Depot
Scofield
Stationery
Kmarzi
OLD Reliable” Broadway Hotel
COR. Broadway & Second Sts
Cincinnati
Seoy G. Wilson
V. Fenl
Dam
Scrip Hat & Cap Store
Rush Bartlett & Son
Rush
Pleasant Township
Epec
Ri Act
Tts
Desilver Weld’s Store
Waller Streets
Watson & Davis
S. Burgess’ Grocery
Penn
Philadelphia
Phnw’ A
Dren
Desilver Weld
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