Warren Summer Notes and Fourth of July Plans
The Warren Mail highlights summer events in Warren including church sermons and festivals. Plans for a Glorious Fourth celebration by the Warren Fire Department, strawberry and ice cream socials by Trinity Memorial and Presbyterian churches, and excursions by railroads are noted along with local business updates on Highhouse Bros brick production and M B Dunham’s flag-stone walk. The Anchor Oil Company charter and oil region telegraph growth are mentioned, with multiple charity and social events at Oil Exchange venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
A. A. Davis& Co
Ed Clemons
Rockwell
Warren
O. H. Hunter & Son
M. B. Dunham
John Hanson
Highhouse Bro’s
Pleasant Township
Roter
Warren Pipe Line Co
Kent House
Trinity Memorial Church
M. Beecher
G. D. Manville
Siegel & Sons
Lauffer & Humphrey
Hickory Street
Harrisburg
Anchor Oil Company
L .1. Smith
New York
T. J. Vandergrift
Jamestown
N. Y
J. A. Cadwallader
Titusville
W. H. Johnson
Joseph Kittinger
Buffalo
J. J. Vandergrift
Pittsburg
J. D. Archbold
Third Street
Carver House
Entre Nous Society
New Oil Exchange Room
The
Episcopal Church
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Ladies of
St. Joseph’s Church
Personal notes from Warren area residents and visitors
Personal paragraphs report Mrs Smith and infant at Col. Watsons. Della Dunn goes to Pittsburg. Mrs H Thomas and children visit Newport Ky. Will Rogers home from New York for a few days. Mrs Hinckley and children visit near Brocton. Mrs Fred P James and sister Ina McDowell at the Major’s. James McGee may relocate to Warren. Miss Jennie Taylor returns from Edinboro with music honors. Charles Mead home from Philadelphia school to help in the furniture factory. Will Hall considers staying east after securing Wilson sewing machine agency. Notes on Dr McDermott and Paul administrative details. hopeful returns of Warren natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
May Bartlett
Col. Watson’s
Della Dunn
Pittsburg
H. Thomas
Newport
Will Rogers
New York
J. A. Hinckley
Brocton
Fred P. James
Ina McDowell
Mercer Co
Wm. Highhouse
C. Schwing
James McGee
Warren, Tidioute
Parker
Jennie Taylor
Edinboro Normal School
C. H. Meacham
W. W. Wilbur
Georgie
Phila
Miss Barrett
Ridgway
Florence Hall
Warren
Marie
Annie Jackson
Tionesta Republican
Charles B. Mead
Philadelphia
Pulte Medical College of
Cincinnati
G. C. McDermott
Local Goods Advertised At Varied Shops
Fireworks headquarters announced for A A Davis and Co with a fine line of imported and domestic algars at Johnson and Siegfrieds Variety Hall. Diamonds watches and jewelry featured at Merck Bros. New stock of dress silks arrives with lower prices, plus summer silks from O H Hunter and Son. George Ball and Co offers large suitings selection and early measurements for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.A. Davis & Co’s
O. H. Hunter & Son
Presbyterian Preaching Plans Fill Pulpit Weekly
Rev. D. K. Nesbit of Pittsburg is expected to preach next Sunday in the Presbyterian Church with morning and evening services. The church committee has kept the pulpit filled since vacancies began and aims to maintain regular supplies. Last Sunday Rev. Dr. Carnahan of Oil City preached well. The prior Sunday Rev. Mr. McCaslin of Indiana preached acceptably but sick leave interrupted his two Sunday stay. Previous to him Rev. Mr. Stites of Wyoming preached both services and is highly regarded. a longer stay may be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
D. K. Nesbit
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
Carnahan
Oil City
McCaslin
Indiana
Mr. Stites
Wyoming
Mead Wins Hastings Medal At West Philadelphia Academy
The annual commencement at Prof. Hastings' West Philadelphia Academy featured fierce rivalry in the Delta Phi and Hastings medal declamations. Charles B. Mead of Warren captured the first gold medal after three rounds before applause, also taking third in scholarship among ninety graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
West Philadelphia Academy
Institute Hall
Phila. Times
Delta Phi
Charles B. Mead
Warren
Mead
Local Notices And Advertisements From Warren Reflect Trades
A mix of shop promos and notices including Morcxk Bro’s jewelry, A A Davis Co Fourth of July, job ad for housework capable worker, lost money roll on June 24 between the Carver House and P KE depot with reward, Johnson Siegfried books stations etc, water pipes by Simpson Co, and all wool suits at Gro Baus & Co. All in Warren, listing styles and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver House
Merck Bro’s. Johnson& Siegfried
Variety Hall
Warren
Simpson & Co
Liberty Street
Gro. Baus & Co
G A R Post Formation Meeting Set for July Sixth
A seven member committee was appointed at a prior meeting to arrange a second gathering. Ex soldiers and sailors are urged to attend at Co. 1 Armory on Thursday July 6 at 8 p m to form a G A R Post and plan a September reunion for Warren county veterans and others who wish to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. “1
Armory
Sharp
Warren County
Local Drug, Book, and Parlor Goods Ad Blitz
Classifieds advertise Wells Tooth Paste from L G Noyes Druggist. A A Davis Co claims county’s largest stock of Blank Books. Melton Spring Overcoats offered by George Ball Co. Bird Cages and Baby Carriages listed among goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Noyes
A. A. Davis & Co
Spring Clothing by Jake Keller on Second Street
Local tailor Jake Keller offers spring suits in latest style. He stocks a large cloth supply, employs skilled workers, and promises cutting and fitting as good as the best. Prices described as low. customers urged to call and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Keller
Second Street
Collision on the P and E tracks near Stoneham disrupts service
A test of two locomotives meeting on a single line ended in a crash near Stoneham as the P and E gravel train led by conductor Charles Reynolds and engineer Joe Walkerman, plus fireman Eugene, collided with the pusher locomotive. Engineers and crews were injured but authorities blamed a headquarters blunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reynolds
Joe Walkerman
Eugene Fireman
Clarendon
Stoneham
Joe
Eugene
Mr. Reynolds
Mike Gleason
Warren
Carlo
Erie
National Guard to Attend Philadelphia Bi centennial Picnic
The National Guard plans a October trip to Philadelphia for the bi centennial celebration. An election at Corry on July 11 will fill the vacancy from Lieut. Col. Clarke’s retirement in the 16th Regiment N G P. T Company Warren was inspected last Saturday by Major J P Sayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Philadelphia
Corry
16Th Regiment
Clarke
T” Co
Warren
J. P. Sayer
Oil Boom Expands in Cherry Grove Field
Dispatch reports rapid growth in Cherry Grove with more rigs up every day. Private contracts let for 1 750 000 barrels in iron tanks and 55 000 barrel tank grading. By July over 125 rigs to drill and build. current five wells produce about 9000 barrels daily with 100 more expected, signaling enormous near term production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Garfield
Munhall & Smithman
Captain Murphy
Allegany
Fourth of July Ads From Local Merchants
Local notices advertise plumbing services by Simpson & Co on Liberty Street and Gro. Batt & Co. supplies. Davis & Co. markets confectionery and wallpaper. George Batt & Co. offers underwear. L. G. Noyes, Druggist, supplies white lead and ready mixed paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerorge Batt & Co’s
L. G. Noyes
A. A. Davis & Co
Five Gushers Reported in Cherry Grove Oil Field
Last week four gushers were reported. this week five including a burning gusher at the Mahoopany well, lot 611, drilled into the sand Wednesday and flowing 1,800 barrels in the first day and about 70 barrels per hour since. Reed & Brenneman’s well, 635, shut for tankage, later flowing at 1,200 barrels per day as Titusville Herald notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Mahoopany
Reed & Brenneman
Titusville Herald
Erie area notes on towns, celebrations and industry
Erie sends Burdette organs to Africa. Kane summer opening. July 4 celebrations in Salamanca and North East. Bass fishing peak at Lake Erie. Corry society to build a $10,000 church. Mayville to host a wholesale liquor plant amid temperance push. Titusville forms paid fire department. Ancient Order reunion at Chautauqua Point Aug 10. Buffalo July 4 blowout. Warren residents to Buffalo or stay home. Cattle imports from Holland. Bradford fire at United Pipe Line on Main Street with $20,000 loss. Morrison reunion July 27 in Corydon. Meadeville cattle sale strong. oil industry storm damage in Olean. Erie County distance cards proposed for jurors and witnesses. Richburg Bolivar note. North Warren church festival and cream festival aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Kane
Salamanca
North East
Lake Erie
Corry Presbyterian Society
Order of United Workmen
New York
Pennsylvania
Chautauqua Point
Buffalo
Tionesta
Warrenites
B. B. Lord
Olean
Erie County
Richburg
Bolivar
New Warren
Allegany Field
North Warren
Busy week of growth and events in Clarendon
The town saw new businesses rise including Jarecki Manufacturing Co. Erie with oil well supplies, Express Co. offices with Mr. Paine, United Pipe Lines office near the Henry House, and Keystone and Titusville House openings. A new town hall with lock-up attracted attention, while streets need work before wet season. A policeman received a donated uniform after bravery during burglaries. A Professor Zaderek entertainment drew a large crowd, and a railroad accident near Stoneham caused damage and raised questions about operations. Flood of fires and drownings marked the week, along with school term end and a planned but uncertain local celebration. Unclaimed letters list and local ads close the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarecki Manufacturing Co
Erie
Express Co
James
Warren
Zadeker
Stoneham
C. A.slone
W. W. Dunn, Jr
F.W. More
M. M. Thompson
Thompson
Frank Danforth
Levi Fox
Lehnar
Wilbur Tilyon
Rose Fehlman
Fox
Main Street
John Moll
Kate Briggs
Oil Industry Notes and Cherry Grove Growth
The June Petroleum Age issue from Bradford features a map of the Warren and Forest oil field, notes on the Cherry Grove district lowering costs and rapid drilling, and reports Bradford wells cooling while newer districts pull old fields dry. A Bradford producer says old Bradford wells are being weeded out as new districts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pithole
Miller Farm
Warren County
Petroleum Age
Bradford
Warren and Forest
Cherry Grove
Allegany
Bingham
Fire at Anchor Oil No 1 well lights up Warren region
Report from Garfield describes a fierce blaze at Anchor Oil Co.'s lot 647 well near Warren. Laborers Hughes and Gibson suffered burns as flames swept through nine tanks and oil ran along the creek injuring and damaging Union and United stations. the well remained burning days later despite attempts to extinguish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Garfield
Anchor Oil Co
John Hughes
John Gibson
Hughes
Stewart
Gibson
Union Oil Company
United
Union Station
United Station
Anchor Oil Company
Anchor Co
S. E. Humphrey
Jeff. Morrison
Fourth on Lake Chautauqua celebrates with grand events
The Chautauqua Lake Transit Co plans a July Fourth program from Jamestown to Long Point including war dances, scalp ing scenes, a free dance to midnight, a grand canoe race at noon between two Indian princesses, La Crosse games at 1 30 P M for a $50 purse, balloon ascension by Prof H D Squire and Miss Nellie Thurston at 3 P M, and an evening water fireworks display. Steamboat fare is the only charge. access to Long Point is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Chautauqua
H. D. Squire
Nellie Thurston
Utica
N. Y
Long Point
Bemus Point
Pleasant residence hosts stylish engagement party in Winona
Mark Willson and Mrs Mary Willson entertain about two hundred guests at their Mississippi river area home in Winona Minnesota for the engagement of Miss Mary A Willson to Mr Frank M Youmans. Germania band music lights flowers and dancing are described with refreshments served to conclude the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Willson
Merchant’s Bank of
Winona
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Mark Wilson
Mary A. Willson
Frank M. Youmans
Germania Band
License Seeker Requests Written Objections to Sales
J. H. Williams announces he has a hotel liquor license and asks residents to submit written objections if they do not want him to sell to certain persons. He pledges to follow the law and run a first class house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williams
Sate Clear A house and lot in Warren
Classified ad notes a house and lot in Warren in good condition priced at $900 with application at the mall office 1313. Also advertises two black Mustang ponies for sale via Mrs Marsu East Street Warren Pa and McNett & Co offering largest Warren furniture stock at bottom prices on Hickory Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Marsu
East Street
McNett & Co
Hickory Street
General Lumber and Timber Supply Ad at Wetmore Station
Bill stuff from 12 to 60 feet long fur nished at short notice. Also boards and big timber mills at Wetmore Station P. and E. Railroad having peculiar advantages can furnish the best at the lowest prices. Address Tros. Keelor, Wetmore, McKean Co., Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetmore Station
Keelor
Wetmore, McKean Co
Carpets and Lace Curtains Featured by D M Gross & Bro
D M Gross & Bro. have added a large assortment of carpets to their dry goods stock all new and in latest styles. They also display the finest lace curtains in the county offering stylish carpets and curtains at lower prices than in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Gross & Bro
Local druggists and shop offers in town
The prescription department is in the hands of capable and experienced druggists. Johnson and Siegfried Opperman and Smith's Oil maps for sale at A. A. Davis and Company. School books slates ink etc priced low at ...
Leasehold Mortgages and Oil Leases Sold at Mauu Office
Very convenient form for leasehold mortgages oil leases and other blanks offered for sale at the Mauu office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauu
646 Store Boom Brings Novelties in Jewelry and Silverware
The Jewelry Store of Merck Bro's in Warren Pa markets the 646 Store name and advertises a fresh stock of novelties in jewelry and silverware ideal for wedding presents. They emphasize watch and clock repairs, ring making, and stone setting with a promise of pleasing goods and prices. Also noted are chamber and parlor suits from McNeir & Co on Hickory Street and new wallpaper styles along with water pipe and steam fitting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merck Bro’s
Warren, Pa
Fred
August
McNeir & Co
Hickory Street
Warren
A. A. Davis & Co
R. Gilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Martin Shean
Chicago
S. T. Neill
Nick Wise
George Ball & Co’s
Morcxk Bro’s
Orper Or
Com
s.Baby Carriages
Railroad Record
Buffalo, Pittsburg & Western Railroad Co
Seventh Regiment of New York
Howell
Corydon
Kinzua
Towell
Farnsworth
Gro. Batt & Co
Rica
Mayville
Russellburg
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Abriola
Michele Jacques
Lafayette Bradenberry
Gracie Jack
A. Barker
H. W. Johnson
Alex. Bengston
A. L. Johnson
G. P. Carlson
Niles Jonson
Cesar
Emma Kerwin
Thomas Carothers
J. H. Lindengren
O. C. Allen
P. M. Warren
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Simpson& Co
Gro, Ball & Co
George Ball
Vanriery Han
Johnson & Siegfried
A. A. Davis & Co.’s
P. Greenland
Front ST
P. Greenlund
Barsants K
H. Hunter & Son
W. H. Simpson & CO
Western
H. L. Hubbell
Congregational Church
J. B. Davison
Sugar Grove
Hazeltine & Co
N. B
Northrop
Leach
J. Fox
P. Doerr
Charles P. Northrop
Ida E. Leach
Slater
Watson Tp
John Slater
99 Cent
Simpson& Co’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!