Warren Mail highlights from a June 29 1886 issue
A lively Warren page notes bicycle riders toiling daily, local fair plans for Independence Day in Warren Ohio and nearby towns, and a series of civic items. Highlights include street development, gas service to Russellburg, rail excursion tickets to Gettysburg, land sales near Glade, church windows, and a Struthers Hose Co. Independence Day observances, court cases, strawberry harvest figures, and a humorous jab about lodging licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Presbyterian Sunday School
Sugar Run
Youngsville
Clarendon
Ridgway
Corry
Titusville
Salamanca
Evangelical Church
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Russelburg
Jamestown
Erie
Penna. R’y Co
Gettysburg
Co. “I
Armory
J. H. Sayres
Col. Wiley
Parmlee
Hugh H. Cummin
Williamsport
Peter Berry
L. F. Watson
Forest County
Personal Pencillngs. News and visits from Warren area
Notices of people traveling visiting Jamestown Warren and surrounding towns. Mentions S. P. Neill and family at Chautauqua Mrs Hazeltine and children in Jamestown Mrs Dwight Cowan visiting friends Charlie Crandall in Warren guest of A T Scofield Mrs L F Watson to Washington with niece Mrs Smith H A Jamieson visiting Jamestown J R Kuhn goes to Harrisburg as Republican delegate D Shear family at Coney Island Warren Commercial College graduates three Maud Davis returns from Boston Rev W A Rankin burned on farm while burning brush W V N Yates admitted to Warren bar Mother Alden 84 Her trip from Ogdensburg Rev E D Hammond to resign Warren Baptist pastorate for Pittsburg wish blessings to him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Neill, Esq
Chautauqua
Hazeltine
Jamestown
O. H. Hunter's
Dwight Cowan
S. Burges
Omaha
Ludlow House
Charlie Crandall
New York
Warren
A. T. Scofield
L. F. Watson
Acisa Morrow
O. Martin
G. H. Strickland
W. A. Rankin
Glade
Maud Davis
Boston
Tionesta Republican
W. V. N. Yates
Yates
Columbus
Richard Alden
Mother Alden
Ogdensburg
N. Y
E. D. Hammond
Pittsburg
Obituary for Henry P. Kinnear of Youngsville 1886
Henry P. Kinnear of Youngsville died Monday June 28 1886 aged 70 from diabetes after a long active life. A prominent county figure he served as Sheriff in 1843 and 1861 and as a Whig and Republican legislator. He was a leading Odd Fellow and spoke at Warren anniversary exercises. Funeral at his Home in Youngsville Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Youngsville
Kinnear
Warren
Obituary for Mr Branch of Glade Died June 28 1886
The obituary notes the death of Mr Branch of Glade on Monday June 28 1886 at age 81. Described as estimable and civic minded, he faced long illness but remained positive. He leaves a wife and several adult children. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
Branch
Warren
License Question Shapes Local Liquor Grants in Warren County
Court grants 19 of 57 liquor licenses in Warren County amid a popular sovereignty approach. Towns may refuse via remonstrance or grant licenses if applicants meet legal requirements, with many western towns drying up while Corydon and others seek renewed access. Names of granted licenses listed for Warren Clarendon Columbus Corypon GarrieLp Trena Sheffield and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Brown
Mirror
Warren
Corydon
C. W. King
Harry Buss
Geo. H. Leonhart
Frank Metzgar
T. F. Valentine
M. Mead
Clarendon
T. H. Willoughby
John Logan
E. O’donnell
Carl Pudenz
James O. Allen
Chas. Campbell
Columbus
H. L. Gordon
Corypon
Joseph Hale
GarrieLp
John Farnsworth
Trena
Albert Pierce
Sheffield
Joseph Clinton
Chas. Shaw
P. F. Bogart
Atlas door and window screens buyers urged at Warren shop
A compact notice promotes Atlas door and window screens by H S Perry of Warren as the best, cheap, durable and handsome. Orders placed at Jamieson & Co, Wm Spinner, Beecher & Copeland, or Perry’s 110 Water Street, receive prompt attention. Also advertises a sixty day closing out sale at D Ripe SPERGER and undersold guarantee by C P Henry Grocer. Oneida Market touts furniture range and Greenland store offers. Meacham and Co cite old line insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Perry
Warren
Ha, Jamieson & Co
Wm. Spinner
Beecher & Copeland
D. Ripe.sperger
Trade sale at Hunter's Plain Silks offers low prices
The best opportunity for dry goods buyers comes from Hunter's Plain Silks at 42 cents for plain silks, 25 30 35 38 cents for Summer Silks, full Var black silks at 1 per yard, dress goods at 17 cents, all wool 40 inch at 50 cents. O H Hunter & Son invite customers to call and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Warren
O. H. Hunter & Son
Independence Day Parade Plans Unveiled in Warren
Independence Day will be celebrated on the fifth with ambitious plans by Warren firemen and local merchants. Special trains will bring visitors as a sunrise salute opens events including a parade with fire departments, G A R post, and bands, plus river boat and foot races, a Tanner Hill fireworks display, and a grand ball at the rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidioute
Clarendon
North Warren
Warren
Struthers and Watson Hose Companies
Tanner Hill
Attention Co I 16th Reg N G P Parade July 5 1886
Members of the command assemble at the armory on Monday July 5 1886 at 10 oclock a m to participate in the parade per a resolution passed at the June 21 1886 meeting By order Captain Jno M Stearriep W P Mircuett O 8
County Items Detail Local Developments and Transfers
R A Kinnear of Youngsville buys the Irvington land where the cremated hotel stood and plans a depot hotel and shops. Harry Ferguson passes West Point exam and becomes a cadet. Lamb as alternate returns home. Mate Dunham graduates Randolph Normal. to study pharmacy with Dr E K Thompson Titusville. Jake Wiggins closes hotel. Hosea Harmon opens hotel for travelers pending temperance-based plans. Mrs Harvey Cooper of Farmington dies at Chautauqua from aconite overdose. husband returns remains. Sugar Grove Hotel is sealed. Chandler's Valley hotel closed due to dry season. Ellis to feed travelers.
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R. A. Kinnear
Youngsville
Irvington
Svington
Harry Ferguson
West Point
Lamb
Tidioute
Mate Dunham
Myron Dunham
Enterprise
Randolph Normal School
E.K. Thompson
Titusville
Jake Wiggins
Hosea Harmon
Harmon
Harvey Cooper
Farmington
Chautauqua
Sugar Grove
Chandler’s Valley
Mr. Ellis
Undertakers in Convention in Erie Crawford Warren Counties
The Fifth semi annual convention of Funeral Directors from Erie Crawford and Warren counties gathered at the Knights of Honor Hall Thursday. Delegates from fourteen towns heard an address by the president and discussed unity and progress in the profession. They toured the North Warren Hospital and enjoyed a well regarded banquet at the Carver House. The next meeting will be in Titusville in January 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor
Erie
Crawford
Warren
A. P. Burton
William Davidson
Titusville
J. Franz Corry
P. Greenland
N. Greenland
T. W. McNett Warren
D. McCall
P.S. Allen
E. C. Beinhauer Esq
Pittsburg
State Hospital For the
Carver House
North Warren
John Curwen
Independence Day Celebration in Youngsville Details
Fireworks at sunset and a full day of events mark Youngsville's July third celebration. Activities include a 100-gun sunrise salute a parade at 11 a.m. a G. A. R. dinner at noon a 1 30 p m procession from Garfield's Hotel to Main Street with oration and music, a 3 30 sham battle a 4 tub and foot races horse races at 6 a torchlight march at 8 and fireworks at 9. The public is invited to attend.
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Citizens
Garfield’s
Main St
H. G. Hall
L. B. Baker
C. W. Stone
Warren
Youngsville
Farmers Club debate on Oleomargarine shocks meeting
A Saturday Farmers Club meeting featured a sharp debate over Oleomargarine with J. P. Samuelson denouncing the product as a fraud and S. P. Berry softening his stance to oppose taxing one industry to aid another. B. F. Morris noted a club representative of Cleomargarine, and President Lott shared wool savings of about $50 for the year. the call went out for universal farmer membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Samuelson
S. P. Berry
B. F. Morris
Mr. Berry
Lott
For Rent Two pleasantly furnished rooms on Second street
Two nicely furnished rooms available for rent on Second street. For details contact this office and inquire about terms and availability.
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Second Street
House and Lot for Sale on Hazel Street Warren Borough
For sale a house and lot on Hazel street in Warren borough. Price and terms available by inquiry on the premises. Joseph Walkerman invites interested buyers to inquire at the property for details.
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Hazel Street
Warren Borough
Price, &c
Joseph Walkerman
For Sale or Rent Shingle Mill with Boiler and Engine
For Sale or Rent a shingle mill in good repair with boiler and engine complete. Will sell or set at a bargain to right parties. Call or address T. Ek Adams, 2241 Grand Valley, Pa. Also notes country cemeteries neglected and overgrown, a sad commentary on civilized community. remedy urged through care and time.
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T. EK. Adams
Grand Valley, Pa
Warren undertaker elected vice president at Pennsylvania meeting
Mr P Greenland of Warren was chosen a vice president of the Pennsylvania Undertakers at Scranton where Gov Pattison spoke. The National convention will meet in Cleveland next October and Harrisburg will host the state convention next.
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P. Greenland
Warren
Pennsylvania Undertakers
Scranton
Gov. Pattison
Cleveland
Ohio
Harrisburg
Warren Market Adverts Offer Low Prices and Fresh Stock
A local newspaper clipping promotes Warren city market on Hickory Street for meats and groceries. It highlights Joan Laurier as proprietor, C. P. Henry's Grocer, and a furniture stock with low prices. The message invites customers to compare quotes and visit adjacent to the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenland
Episcopal Church
C. P. Henry
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
George Ball's offers spring suitings and clothing needs
George Ball's in the Diamond Block markets gent's furnishings from collars to suits with new spring and summer lines. The ad promises best meats at the City Market on Hickory Street and notes William Spinner can do eave spouting tin roofing and plumbing on short notice at reasonable rates.
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William Spinner
Hay Fever and Rose Cold Remedy Notice
Hay Fever and Rose Cold are described as inflamed nasal and throat membranes with acrid mucus, sneezing, headache, and watery eyes. Ely Brothers offer Elys Cean Bam as a dependable remedy priced 50 cents in stores or 60 cents by mail registered, from Owego New York.
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Elys Cean
Protection of Chimney Tops by New Cap Device
A 1885 Scientific American note describes glazed brick for durability but weak end joints in upper chimney courses. A new cap device protects these joints while using the brick surface, shown in engraving and sold by Jamieson & Co. and Wetmore & Co. It offers simple construction, adaptable sizing, easy installation, and efficient material use, with favorable user certificates.
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Scientific American
H. A. Jamieson & Co
L. D. Wetmore & Co
Prohibitionists field county ticket and local notes
A collection of short items from Jamestown and nearby towns. Prohibitionists of Forest County place a county ticket. Allegheny College commencement at Meadville. The Kent House at Lakewood and Lakeview House openings. Jamestown notes 250 to 300 telephones. Jamestown Herald seized for 9399.60. Railcar plans for Westfield to Falconer. Fire destroys Congressman Scott's ring barn near Erie. 150 new flatboats built on Clarion River. Tionesta Catholic Church dedicated June 20. Kane described as alive despite reports. Rev Dr Crane marks 75th birthday with tributes and a gift to his chair. Franklin News
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Kane
Forest Co
Allegheny College
Meadville
Titusville
W. B. Roberts
Jamestown
Westfield
Falconer
Scott
Erie
Clarion
Tionesta
Mullen
Lavery
Tidioute
Dunn
DeLaRoque
Warren
Father Lavery
Bradford
Oil City
Dr. Crane
Venango Lodge
Crane
Franklin News
Crops of Pennsylvania Expect Strong Yields Across State
Secretary Edge reports statewide crop expectations with wheat above average in the southern eastern belt and double last year's straw, eastern corn in good condition, oats about the same as ten year average, hay near 3,000,000 tons, heavy eastern cuts and lighter western yields, potatoes and apples above average, and plums progressing ahead of curculio for a large crop.
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Pennsylvania
Edge
State Board of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Maryland
Delaware River
Music and shop sale offer at Belge and White store
Sheet music selections given away this week include Flowers that Bloom in the Spring from Mikado and other titles. The Belge and White lace and ribbons line debuts with wide color options, new collars and cuffs, low prices on parasols, and deep discounts across textiles, carpets, and wash goods, with a mid July stock clearance and a special Fourth of July sale push.
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A. Gwyllym
Tom
E. J. Symons
Josef Meissler
Tye
Black Hussars
Anton Rubenstein
Stephanie Gavotte
Alphons Czibulka
Christ
George E. Oliver
Belge
Tapestry
Brussels
Body
Bety Bros
Buy Money and Groceries From C P Henry Grocer
C P Henry Grocer invites customers to save money on groceries with value priced selections and weekly specials. Shop for staples and household needs at low cost with friendly service and neighborhood convenience.
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C. P. Henry, Grocer
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promising Digestive Tonic Use
Undigested food in the stomach forms an acid that stings the throat and palate causing heartburn. Gas and a feeling of distension follow, and the Bitters is claimed to be a better remedy than alkaline salts. A wine glassful after or before dinner acts as a carminative and preventive for dyspepsia, and the product is promoted as a tonic improving vigor and treating malaria, constipation, liver and kidney issues, nervousness, and debility.
County Correspondence JuNe 25 News Briefs and Local Notes
County correspondence reports a barber and butcher staff dispute, dice betting and rising trouble, business moves by Pierce & Whaley, a post office relocation, a broom factory shutdown for stock scarcity, and a warning about a local drinking spot. It also notes good trade, choir praise, and several hotel and cottage visits at Meadville with residents listed.
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Pierce & Whaley
J. P. Merkle’s
Merkcie’s
Maltby House
America
Boiles & Roberts
Newton
Quiet Pittsfield Town Brought to Life by Night of Revels
A Youngsville man arrived with beer and caused a row that shattered furniture and echoed with ribald songs. A runaway team damaged property near McGrew Bros. office before being restrained. Miss Maud Waterhouse earned her medical degree and returned home. Whitney's Hall hosted a well attended party for local guests. Rev Strickcome began preaching at the Methodist church.
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Youngsville
James McGuire
Waltsie Ford
McGrew Bro
Maud Waterhouse
Eastern Medical College
Whitney’s
Case
Strickcome
House of God
Fire engine purchase sparks borough dispute in Youngsville
In Youngsville on June 2 the community debates buying a $700 fire engine and hose. Owners of exposed properties resist uniform taxation, suggesting a $200 upfront from exposed owners and equal taxes on all residents for the rest. Council supports the purchase but seeks owner backing before acting.
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Youngsville
Dunning Jackson Wedding and Town News Update
June reports cheerful farmers after rains. Miss Katy Crecroft and Miss Morrison attend the Dunning Jackson wedding at P. Wright. Miss Olie Wright travels to Vineland. Mr and Mrs Sliter celebrate their twentieth anniversary with relatives near Corry. Dr. Cotton of Cleveland visits town. Mrs Marshal of Corry visits. Tom Yates buys a lot on Mechanic street. A F Messenger and family from Corry spend Sunday in town. Miss Minnie Wright visits sister Mrs Price. James and Mrs C Wright visit Jamestown. Master Harry Price vacationing with grandparents. Ort Smith of Reynoldsville greets old friends after fifteen years away. Frank Nelson unhurt after horse accident, eggs damaged. Faith.
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Katy Crecroft
Miss Morrison
Pittsfield
P. Wright
State Line
Olie Wright
Vineland
Sliter
Johnson
Corry
Dr. Cotton
Cleveland
Marshal
Tom Yates
T. B. Fancher
Mechanic Street
A. F. Messenger and Family
Minnie Wright
Mrs. Price
Jamestown
C. Wright
Harry Price
Ort. Smith
Reynoldsville
Frank Nelson
Faith
Limestone News Roundup June 23
John Garber, ill for three years, is convalescent and can walk a mile. The Russian settlement sold to Economite Co and moved to Dakota. Mrs. A R DeVaux and children Della and Spurgeon visited Cleveland Canton and Louisville. W C Averill has the best corn field. Gertie Bimber of Fredonia visiting Limestone. Sunday-school superintendents listed: W E Averill, James Russell Jr, A Dyer, John Purvis, H Keplinger. Mrs. Perry Smith of Cobham died June 22. James Brown transported after oil well bull wheel accident. hopes for convalescence. VISTA.
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John Garber
The
Economite Co
Dakota
A. R. DeVaux
Della and
Spurgeon
Cleveland
Canton
Louisville
Wm. C. Averill
Gertie Bimber
Fredonia
Limestone
W.E. Averill
James Russell, Jr
A. Dyer
John Purvis
H. Keplinger
Perry Smith
Cobham
James Brown
Kelly Hill
Vista
War on oleomargarine and farm frauds sweep Reading
In Reading prosecutions rise over bogus butter, with broader Pennsylvania notes on a Times reporter’s near fatal attack by a horse swindler. The state funds grow, a Philadelphia conscience fund gains 500 dollars, and Gov Pattison stalls Lieut Col Sneathen’s court martial appeal. Farmers face milk skimming fines, lightning rod swindlers target signatures, and Pennsylvania Railroad offers July excursion tickets amid Granger meetings pressing tax and tariff reforms.
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Reading
Philadelphia
Fell
Times
Pattison
Frank Sneathen
Eighteenth Regiment National Guard
Lancaster County
Butler County
Niles
Quay
Mt. Joy
McAllisterville
Chester Springs
Mercer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hertzel and Brann Open Island Horse Shoeing Shop
Hertzel and Brann announce a new horse shoing shop on the Island. They specialize solely in horse shoeing and guarantee satisfaction. They invite the public in need of work in this line to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Brann
Herriet & Brann
Elegant soda fountain offerings and local ads
The notice promotes pure syrups for a soda fountain including Cream Soda, Chocolate Cream, Orange, Pineapple, Vanilla, and more with draught Ginger Ale and Moxie. It also cites humorous dialogue on Mrs Cleveland, then advertises sewer pipe, fire clay chimneys, and force pumps at Wa Servner's Diamond Block, plus quick sales at Oneida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serxner’s
Servner’s
Oneida
Buss Daboll and Doughty Nixon Weddings
Two marriages on June 24 1886 noted in Oil City area society pages. Harry Buss wed Mrs M F Daboll at the bride’s mother home in Glade. Henry J Doughty of Corydon married Miss Mabel Nixon at the bride’s parents home in Oil City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughty—Nixon
Oil City
M. Miller
Henry J. Doughty
Corydon
Mabel Nixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Danforth
M. E. Church
M. B. Dunham
B. Nesmith
Benj. Mead
Struthers Hose Co
Warren Ohio
Struthers
Mr. Struthers
Tommy Wetmore
Youngstown
J. H. Sandstrom
Barnhart
Fred Garfield
Buss
Warren Hotel
Henry P. Kinnear
Nathan Branch
Grocer
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
the Farmer's Club
Rock Bottom
C. P. Henry’s
George Ball
Kent House
Lakewood
Lakeview House
Bell Bros
D. Ripelsperger
Theodore Messner
Grand Valley
Allegheny Springs
A. Huidekoper
Annette Huidekoper
May Huidekoper Bond
Pearl Barber
Eleanor Lashells
Hamburg
Mead-Brown
M. I Mead
H. E. Brown
Wilbur Cottage
L. E. McMett
John Barnes
Waters Cottage
A. A. Horton
Byron
Harry
Barnes Cottage
Z. Eddy
Frank Barnhart
E. Walker
J. W. Crum
A. Morck
Siegel House
Geo. Dickinson
O. H. Williams
Mr. Allen
Rev. Horton
G. A. Rooms
Wrightsville
Miss Mae
Arthur
Grangers
Montgomery County
Commonwealth
Goodman & Co
Batiste
Cambries
Chambreys
Pariarasols
By ‘Uolit Ay
Caridais
Nosnhol
Noiliggv
Lnhoda
Sv Suvok
Ainadais
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
Allegheny Spring Hotel
Irvington, Warren CO
D. A
Warren Exchange
Genth
University of Pennsylvania
Dunham & Cornwell
Commercial College
Warren, PA
New Hoffman Block
Roo
Ackley
Johnson & Siegfried’s
Variety Hall
Baldensperger—Cramer
D. McNett
Samuel Baldensperger
Minnie Cramer
Howard—Gardner
Sherman House
Humason
W. B. Howard
Sarah M. Gardner
Norburg—Jones
Jamestown, N.Y
H. A. Bain
J. P
Frank Norburg
Phebe M. Jones
Russell
Minas
Balming CO
T. W. McNett
Westin Undertaking
L. Noel
ED. Hill
Hunter Farm Poultry Yards
Tidioute, Pa
R.T. Tunstall
M. Thompson
Orrick, Bank and Bar
Water Street
Tunstall & Thompson
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill & CO
John Sill
Ww.c. Allan
SirNnson & Co
Portland
Maine
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