Warren Notes Bright Summer Signs and Local Happenings
In Warren a string of notices and social items reports long days and warm weather, theater praise, upcoming Fourth of July joy, and local business chatter. It notes E C Cook selling Singer attachments, Mrs. Doty’s wedding, and a string of community updates including the W.B.C. uniforms and local council reports. a broad snapshot of 19th century small-town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
E. C. Cook
Singer Office
Estis
Warren
Canada
Widow Mrs Hodges of Warren Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Hodges Marvel B Jackson widow of Walter W Hodges died in Warren on Saturday morning June 22 1878 after fainting spells overnight. She was in good health until late Friday night and died about 5 o clock from neuralgia of the heart. She was the eldest child of David Jackson one of Warren’s first settlers married about 1834 and left a large devoted family. She was noted as a kind neighbor and respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Corry Herald
Barnes
Secretary of the Commonwealth
George Ball & Co
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Oil City
Titusville
Dunkirk
Laban Lodge
Knights of Honor
Nelson Ensworth
A. 8. Dalrymple
F. A. Cogswell
H. R. Bartlett
George Ensworth
J. W. Stearns
B. F
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Emory
James Myers
Bill
Cogswell
Galbraith Mead
Wetmore
Vosburg
Annie Watson
May Bartlett
Vassar College
Jessie
M. B. Dunham
Bishop Kerfoot
Europe
George
H. 8. Getz
DeVeaux College
Niagara Falls
John Lott
Lottsville
Montana
Allie
J. C. Wells
Lillie Milburn
Batavia
N. Y
Kate Sill
Carver House
W. A. Greaves
Troy
Elmira
N.Y
Episcopal Church
D. J. Burgess
California
Burgess, Jonasson ,& Co
A. P. Trushel
Anna Fries
Philadelphia
P. J. Trushel
Glade
Hodges
Walter W. Hodges
Grand celebration at Rockwell's Tannery set for the 4th
A free all day and evening event at Rockwell's Tannery features amusements fireworks dancing a parade a Calathampian Circus sports games and music by the band. Rockwell and Lapham promise top effort and a best style for a successful celebration inviting all citizens.
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Rockwell’s
Messrs
Rockwell and
Lapham
Tur Singer Manufactory opens branch in Warren
Tur Singer Manufactory announces a new branch opposite Hazeltine and Davis drug store in Warren Pennsylvania. machines available on monthly payments with satisfaction guaranteed. Agents wanted. E. C. Coox, Manager. May 1, 1878.
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Tur Singer Manufactory
Hazeltine & Davis
E. C. Coox
Warren
Warren Fire Dept Holds Largest Parade Yet in Town
Last Wednesday June 19 the Warren Fire Department staged its largest parade ever with 10:30 a.m. assembly at the engine house under Fire Marshal Jas Clark Jr. The procession featured the Burgess and Town Council, Frewsburg Corner Band, Niagara Hose Co. No. 1 and 2, Clark Hose Co. No. 3, Vigilant Hook and Ladder Co. and the steamer Rufus P. King. In the afternoon Niagara and Rowland Companies held a picnic and ball at Roscoe Hall. receipts fell short of expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Weather Department
Jas.Clark, Jr
Burgess and Town Council
Frewsburg Corner
Niagara Hose Co
Rowland Hose Co
Clark Hose Co
Hook and Ladder Co
Strickland
Niagara
Rowland Companies
Roscoe Hall
Rowland Boys
Lucy Clark
Emma Beeman
Jennie Rearick
Mary Somers
Warren Fourth of July a Grand Celebration planned
The Committee of Arrangements invites private carriage owners and trades to join the procession and assures a large turnout of societies. Prizes are offered for multiple amusements including races and a greased pig event. A free ride on the Wanderer is planned for girls under fourteen from 7 to 9 am, from Carver House pier.
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Messrs
Geo. P. Orr
A. W. Merck
Dr. Berkstresser
T. W. McNett
Laban Hazeltine
H. P. Hunter
J. J. McCain
Warren
Warren and Star Clubs
Carver House Pier
Court Adjourned Term Rules on Desertion and Liquor Indictments
An adjourned term held June 24 tried Com. vs Josiah S. Wilson for wife desertion. Wilson must furnish the home and furniture where the wife lives and pay her 30 every three months until further order. In Com. vs J W Folwell, Jackson and Cooney argued to quash liquor indictments but the motion was refused. Tavern license applications are continued until next September Court after indictments are disposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Josiah S. Wilson
J. W. Folwell
T. C. Jackson
John Cooney
Wedding invitation printing services advertised
The Mat office promotes abundant facilities for printing wedding invitations cards and announcements in good style. Call to view samples.
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Mat
Northwestern District Convention of Good Templars Held in Warren
The Northwestern District Convention of Good Templars of Pennsylvania met in Warren at Conewango Lodge hall from June 18 to 19 with G W C T Abram Bestwick presiding. Delegates from multiple lodges were seated, credentials approved, and a program announced including ten convention meetings in October and reports showing over a thousand new members.
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Good Templars
Pennsylvania
Warren
Hall
Conewango Lodge
Erie
G. W. C. T. Abram Bestwick
New Brighton
Annie Berry
North Warren
W.V. T
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
W. S
J. J. Taylor
Y. Ward
Titusville
W. C
N. R. Thompson
Sugar Grove
W. M
W. W. Slone
Russellburg
G. King
Union City
M. R. Sears
Edith Vermilya
E.C. Barnes
Mary Yates
W. B. Sutliff
Neversink
Irvington
N. Paulson
W. M. Cook
W. A. Clark
Etta M. Shutt
Oswayo
Kinzua
O. J. Gunning
C. Marsh
J. D. Tuthill
C. Strong
F. English
Corydon
Jay White
F. R. Case
Marsh
S. W. Brakeman
J. H. McClintock
J. A. Scott
Corry
S. B. Dunham
Emma Dunham
J. B. Chase
C. J. Webber
Mattie Gray
W. W. Spaulding
Mrs. Spaulding
Annie L. Thompson
Louisa Schaffer
Titusville Lodge
W. H. McDonald
C. C. Hardenburg
Lewis Malm
H. M. Jennings
H. Newton
Eliza Nevins
Mary Miner
Alice Simmons
Sarah Felton
Hannah King
Abbie
S. Benedict
O. M. Lott
E. J. Boylston
L. W. Zuver
W. J. Schrader
Seneca
Salem City
James Ervine
G. Chambers
B. Tucker
C. Martin
Rebecca Tucker
Jennie Cooper
Emma McBride
Rose McKinney
Climax
Shamburg
C. D. Crane
C. Jones
Minnie Sollig
C. Dykim
G. D. Crane
Arthusian
Centerville
W. S. Strong
Rev. J. R. Mechlin
Effie Par
E. S. Southworth
I. A. Goodrich
New Era
C. H. Manley
B. H. Neible
H. P. Moore
W. F. Midlam
Cambridge
A. M. Starkweather
G. W. C. T. Bestwick
Greenville
Meadville
Franklin
D. C. Babcock
Philadelphia
Southworth
Mechlin
Nellie Morrison
Thompson
T. J. Patters
Centreville
W. Id. Marsh
Rev. Mechlin
Mrs. Southworth
Rev. Miller
Grand Worthy
State Hospital
S. P. Berry
S. Berry
G.W. C. T. Bestwick
Prospects Bright for Warren to Bradford Narrow Gauge Rail
Bradford New Era reports strong prospects for a 35.5 mile narrow gauge line from Warren through Sugar Run to Bradford. Captain Fielder and contractor W. H. Hoag back the route and early surveys favor Sugar Run. Myron Waters of Warren, Pa. leads the company with John F. McPherson as secretary. The line links to Warren Oil City and oil country, boosting Bradford as a railroad center.
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Bradford
Warren
Capt
Fielder
W. H. Hoag
West Branch
Sugar Run
Chappel Run
Myron Waters
John F. McPherson
Oil City
Oil Country
Chautauqua Assembly to Open August 3
The Assembly will open Saturday August 3 and run to August 22 with Edison presenting his telephone. Fair Point post office stays open all season and rooms for the season may be reserved via H. K. Warren of Mayville NY. Music directed by Professor Case of Cleveland and Professor Sherwin of New Jersey. A Fair Point telegraph office serves busy patrons. Sixteen steamboats ply Chautauqua Lake. two large boats can carry 2500 passengers per trip.
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Edison
Fair Point
H. K. Warren
Mayville
N. Y
Chautauqua
Case
Cleveland
Ohio
Sherwin
New Jersey
Chautauqua Lake
Legislature Empowers Summary Arrest for Fare Evasion on Rail Trains
The act authorizes swift arrest and punishment for riders on engines or cars who travel without paying. Convicted persons face up to ten days in county jail and a fine between five and fifteen dollars, with proceeds benefiting the local school district. The aim is to curb nuisance to railroad staff and deter boarding for free rides.
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Commonwealth
Erie Observer
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The
Warren Mail
Pittsburg & Dunkirk
Pl& BE. R. R
O. C. Allen
P. M
Home Matters
Jamestown Journal
J. G. Townsend
A. N. Crafts
John Peate
Mr. McCrary
Allegheny
George W. Churchill
T. D. DeLand
Hickory Street
Hartford
Struthers, Wells & Co
Mr. Wells
Mr. Churchill
Warren Society
Samuel H. Doty
Carribelle Stranahan
Trinity Memorial Church
H.S. Getz
Fredonia
Falconers
G. B. Smith
Patrick Falconer
Mendelssohn
H. Doty
Nellie R. Stranahan
Marcia Doty
Yonkers
Lora E. Alden
Miss Hinckley
Clymer
Doty
8. H. Doty
Clarendon
Court
Good Templars’ Convention
Gustaf Anderson
Mary A. Abel
A. J. Brown
Lewis Crist
R.E. Curtis
Pat Clifford
M. Davis
C. Hinds
Emma Johnson
Vinnie Kitchen
Charlie Lavery
A. P. Petterson
W. E. Perkins
H. R. Reese
Oscar Sands
D. C. Allen
Singer
Singer Man’ Zz Co
Warren, Pa
R. H. Jonson
Garland
Franklin Brush Company
Union Agricultural Society
J. A. Pain
Mutual Protective Association
Pain
Oscar Shutt
Northwestern Oil Transportation Company
C. B. Curtis
Smethport
Hon. L. Rogers
Haskill
Sartwell
Potato Creek
Jamestown
Barney
Atlantic & Great Western Railroad
Lake Chautauqua
Philadelphia and Erie
Kingdom of Heaven
Warren Retail Markets
Turspayy
Johnson, White & Co
C. P. Henry
Java
Rio
Salt
Will Smith
ARES
Warren Pa
A. A. Davis & Co
Seoordestrs
School & Blank Books
A.A. Davis & CO
Struthers
Iron Works
F.H. Wyman
Orris Hall
Carver
N.B
Chromotype Copying CO
U.S
Canadas
C. H. Morgan
Irvine Woolen Factory
Irvineton
Warren Co
George Hinton
Cohenl
Grandin
Limestone Township
Warren, Yeas Tidioute
M. G. Cushing
First National Bank
Boon Mead
M. Beecher
Cashier
England
Ireland
Scotland
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Brementavre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
New York
Citizens Savings Bank
M. Waters
Robert Dennison
S. P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
R. Dennison
J. R. Clark
A. Hertzel
George N. Parmlee
G. W. Scofield
OTICE
L. D. Wetmore
Peter Lawson
Andrew Forsberg
Charles Forsberg
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elk Township
County of Warren
Lebanon Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Aajou
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Warren County
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A. J. Hazeltine
H. Hunter
J. Hazeltine
E.G. Wood
M. B. Dunham B. Nesmith
Jas. Clark, Jr
Albert Kirberger
Johnson
Robert Johnson
Water Streets
Conewango Owaal
Wivcen
Davidson & Grindley
T. W. MccNett
Pring OF
A. Weiss
Albert Wise
A. W. Morek & Co
Tvollet Goods
Bat Mr. Morek
Neece
W. Morck & CO
Corner Water
Hickory Streets
Third Street
Liberty
Wendelboe
Johnston
WM. Kitchen
C. Smith
S. Keller
J. K. Ronne
Allen
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