Siberia at Library Hall and Skipped by the Moon at Heucks
Next Friday night at Library Hall the play Siberia features a dramatic plot twist as Nico lai switches places with a guard to be near his fiancée. Tonight Heuck's New Opera House presents Skipped by the Light of the Moon for a second time this season with a strong Cincinnati Enquirer endorsement of its humor and lively performances.
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Siberia
Nicolai
Library Hall
Warren
Cincinnati Enquirer
Heuck
Kane oil wells produce daily 825 barrels in county
The county reports Kane oil wells at 825 barrels per day with 280 completed wells and 3 732 barrels of new production alongside 33 dry holes and 269 drilling rigs. Oil City Derrick notes January gains of 575 barrels and 15 rigs, with 17 February drilling wells.
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Kane
Frank Wood
Grand Valley
H. J. Beers
Oil City
C. A. Corwen
Youngsville
Franklin Spectator
Edinboro
J. A. Cooper
Titusville
David Emery
Jacob Lesh
Bennett Brook Road
Bradford
Lesh
Elk
Pine Grove
Russell
Groger
Sugar Grove
James P. Younie
Post
Warren Mail highlights March sales and local events
The Warren Mail reports a busy week in Warren with notices of Lent services on Ash Wednesday, a large dry goods sale at Hunter's, a new spring stock for baby carriages, and social events at Trinity and Library Hall. It notes hotel book totals, a carver house incident, and upcoming court sessions plus local performances and charity suppers.
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Siberia
Warren
Warren E. A. A
Workmen’s Hall
Northrop’s
A. A. Davis & Co
Episcopal Church
Library Hall
Niagara
Rink
John Lauffer
Market Street
John
E. N. Smith
High Street
Trinity Church
J. H. Sandstrom
Frank Metzgar
Revere House
Roter
Judge Brown
P. W. Brown
Merritt
Carver, Exchange and Warren
Hunter’s
Ex-Sheriff Allen Visited. Local Notables Active
A crowded personal items column notes Ex-Sheriff Allen in town. Mrs. L. R. Freeman visiting New York and Boston. Dr. Blodget of Youngsville on business. C. Joy of Titusville and Joy Steam-heating Works in Warren. Multiple weddings and travels, plus civic changes and local business developments.
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Allen
L. R. Freeman
New York
Boston
Dr. Blodget
Youngsville
Titusville
Joy Steam-heating Works
Justice Cornelius
A. J. Davis
Jessie
Charley Eysinger
Bell Edwards
Warren
Cuba
N. Y
Charley Schwing
O. K
Mrs. Amann
Luther
Mr. McOwen
Bell Lafferty
Kane
Warren Hospital for the Insane Trustees Report
The annual report shows 483 patients at year start, 299 admitted, 782 present over 14 months, with 29 restored, 51 improved, 21 stationary, 58 died and 623 remaining Nov 30. Finances show $149,200.75 total receipts with $769.03 on hand Dec 1, 1885. Dr Curwen notes overcrowding nationwide and slow grounds work, new appointments, and staff satisfaction.
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The
Warren Hospital For
Curwen
G. N. Parmlee
Carwen
Department For
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
A. B. Coulter
M.S. Guth
J. H. Palmer
Munns Commercial College Expands to Larger Hall
The school adds upper hall space in the Hoffman building as enrollments grow with 80 scholarships sold. Prof Munn leads practical bookkeeping and penmanship while Prof Campbell runs English. Miss Blanche King assists. Anna Munn heads the primary department. Mrs McCullough teaches shorthand and typing. Miss Conrath teaches German and Latin. Mr Irwin teaches telegraphy. No classes this week during the move.
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Munn
Commercial College
Hoffman
Prof Munn
Campbell
Blanche King
Anna Munn
J. H. McCullough
Mary Conrath
J. Irwin
Fourteen Day Cash Sale At Hunter's And Clearance At Northrop's
The notice promotes a fourteen day cash sale at Hunter's with no charges or ledgers and highlights a clearance sale at Northrop's. It also mentions Oneida Market opening by Cogswell and Titus and an upcoming "Siberia" event next Friday night.
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Hunter’s
Town Council Minutes Report Borough Finances and Elections
The Warren borough council met March 1 with S. H. Davis presiding. Bills, sidewalk complaints, tax exonerations totaling 128.11, and a sinking fund plan of 1200 annually were discussed. Elections sites were debated, Mrs. Hull’s building failed, Struthers Hose House approved, and new Burgess A. W. Morck addressed the body before adjournment.
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Ss. H. Davis
Burgess
Burgess Thompson
Cogswell
Cohn and Co
D. W. Beaty
High Street
Ames
Warren
Jemima Hull
Hickory
Third Streets
Struthers Hose House
Knapp
G. C. Hamilton
Arnold, Sewetzialc
L. Walkerman
Poor
Water Co
Page
N. Greenland
Cowan & Co
J.C. Utter
Police
R. M. Foster
P. Beglar
Penn
A R. Rr, Co
Eeesssrere Sescenes
A. W. Morck
Burgess Morck
Widow Mrs Claypool Dead After Illness at Hickory Street Home
Mrs Claypool a widow with one daughter died at her home opposite the school on Hickory Street after months of destitution. Funds raised through local volunteers provided clothes for the 13 year old girl left behind. Funeral led by Dr Ryan at Oakland Cemetery with large attendance and support from neighbors.
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Claypool
Hickory Street
John Grindlay
Kinsky
Oakland Cemetery
Ryan
Episcopal Church
Episcopal
Corry
Braddocks
Titusville
E. Walker
Fine Kentucky Horses Arrive at Hardenburg Stables
Warren residents flock to view sixteen Kentucky horses brought home from a January through February buying trip. The lot includes eight saddlers four drafts and four carriage prospects, all well bred and gentle. Most were purchased near Covington with one dying and another sold in Jamestown. Hardenburg plans sale of the entire consignment alongside his Kane stables.
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Buffalo
E. W. Ross
Jamestown
Pittsfield
James
Co. N. Brown
Fannie Ross
Lake View
H. A. Hardenburg
Warren
Ohio
Kentucky
Covington
Hardenburg
Kane
John L
Meeting of Farmers in Warren County Charts Essays and Plans
The Warren County Agricultural Association held a well attended meeting at the Court House last Saturday with essays by B F Morris on Farming as an Occupation from an Editor's Standpoint and S H Evans on The Potato its Origin and Habits and best varieties. John Clark discussed purchasing an English coach stallion from Powell Bros. J P Samuelson urged seed orders through Hiram Sibley Co. and low rates, while C H Wiltsie and D M Davis were assigned topics for future papers. A March 7 next meeting is announced.
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Warren County Agricultural Association
Court House
B.F. Morris
S. H. Evans
Warren
John Clark
Powell Bros
J. P. Samuelson
Hiram Sibley & Co
Mr. Smith
C. H. Wiltsie
D. M. Davis
Robbery at Danforth Grocery in Glade
Between one and two o clock Friday morning the Danforth grocery in Glade was robbed of cigars tobacco canned peaches salmon mackerel and other small items. Two unsuccessful attempts were made to blast the safe with powder. the safe was badly damaged. Thomas Farrell woke from the explosions but could not raise an alarm as his house was guarded by armed men at the front and rear.
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Glade
H. J. Danforth
Thomas Farrell
Insurance Agency Becomes John Sill & Co
From March 1 1886 the general agency business of W C Allan late Deputy Sheriff will operate under John Sill & Co. Office Exchange Block. An Administrator's sale is set for Saturday March 6 1886 at the late S Grosenburg Mead Twp residence with cows calves hogs grain and farming tools offered cash. Rubber boots advertised at C P Northroth Cash Shoe Store.
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W. C. Allan
John Sill & Co
Oil Exchange
SIL
S. Grosenburg
Mead Township
Cash
C. P. Northror
Morrison Run Water Supply Praise Sparks Public Oration
Citizens defend Warren water quality amid slander claims about Morrison run. Officials say motor sluggishness due to pressure will be fixed by relocating the dam, with Supt Meredith asserting easy adjustment. Residents celebrate Morrison run water and urge continued gratitude.
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Warren
Meredithas
Georg Ball Hires East Cutter Kahler For Garments
Gro Ball announces the procurement of A E Kahler, an experienced cutter from the East, said to be highly recommended and capable of producing stylish garments with perfect fits in Warren. He plans an upcoming exhibition of a large, complete line of spring suitings overcoatings and pantings, inviting early inspection.
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Geo. Ball
A. E. Kahler
Pennsylvania
Warren
Gro. Ball. N. B
Erie Soldiers Home Dedication and Governor's Address
Erie celebrated the formal dedication of the old Marine Hospital as the Soldiers Home with a city holiday. Gov. Pattison attended with his staff as Gen. Wagner presented the building to the state and the Governor accepted it amid parades, speeches, and a packed Opera House audience.
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Erie
Marine Hospital
Anthony Wayne
Wagner
State Commission
Pattison
Opera House
Judge Souther
General Wagner
Gov. Pattison
Grant
McClellan
Hancock
Local notes on marriages mills and meetings in Russell and Spring Creek
Fresh items from Russell, Fen and Spring Creek report a Johnson well drill halted at 400 feet and a planned 1000 foot test. Local events include a marriage in Jamestown, library efforts, Advent meetings, a burial, new contracts, and diverse social gatherings across Tidioute, Oil City, Fentonville, and West Spring Creek with community notices on education and church activities.
Memorial statue planned for General Hancock in Norristown
Norristown committee in charge of a 20000 dollar bronze statue memorial for General Hancock. Uniontown pastor resigns over bicycle use. Grand Army relief reports February activity: 14 families aided, 55 clothing items, 51 bedding items dispensed, treasury 54.98. Contributions from churches and individuals noted, with thanks to supporters including C. Lesser. Mrs. W. D. Brows, Secretary.
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Norristown Committee
Hancock
Uniontown
Relief Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Evangelical Church
Co. Smith
Presbyterian Church
John Sizer Tailor Promises Lower Prices in Warren
John Sizer, the tailor above T. S. Messner & Co.'s Front street grocery, advertises low prices due to low rent and daily arrivals of new spring goods. He pledges thorough workmanship and satisfactory fits, inviting the public to visit and judge for themselves. The notice also mentions the Oneida Market as among the finest and notes a complete set of Artist's materials at A. A. Davis & Co.
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John Sizer
T. S. Messner & Co
Front Street
Warren
Sizer
A. A. Davis & Co
C A Lund Tailor Offers New Spring Cloths on Hickory
C A Lund merchant tailor on 212 Hickory Street announces new spring cloths have arrived. He offers made to order overcoats coats pants vests and full suits at low prices. Also advertises window shades to order from the Oneida with quick sales and small profits.
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C. A. Lund
Hickory Street
C. A. Lunn
Horton Holds Schoolhouse Meetings This Week
Rev. Horton conducts meetings in the school house this week while Cone King and Smedley seek work in Kane. Local mills show worker changes at Johnson's mills and some residents celebrate the closing days of licensed houses in Sheffield with excess.
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Marcu
Horton
Cone
King and Smedley
Kane
Johnson’s Mills
Sheffield
National Guard Encampment Set for July 1886
The National Guard of the Commonwealth will hold camp from July 10 to 16 with three brigades. Major-General Hartranft and Brigadier-Generals Beaver Snowden and Gobin met Adjutant-General Guthrie to arrange the encampment likely at Mt. Gretna in Lebanon County. The Philadelphia Press reports the plan. The note also mentions a family chicken and a local market ad.
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National Guard
Commonwealth
Hartranft
James A. Beaver
George R. Snowden
J. P.S. Gobin
Presley N. Guthrie
Mt. Gretna
Lebanon County
Philadelphia
For Sale LD Papers at Mail Depot
Classified notice advertising LD papers for sale with 40 rents per hundred at the mail depot.
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MAIL
Wedding Bells at the Farmington-Hometown Union
On Wednesday February 24 1886 in the presence of about forty relatives Herbert Jenkins formerly of Farmington and Emma Lane of Ellicott NY were married Rev Burroughs of Lockport NY performed the ceremony An umbrella of holly from Lookout Mountain TN served as the unity symbol The couple left for Chattanooga TN to begin their life together Best wishes extend from all who know them.
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Herbert Jenkins
Farmington
Emma Lane
Ellicott
N. Y
Rev. Burroughs
Lockport
Lookout Mountain
Tenn
Chattanooga
Mrs. Jenkins
Ell Bros Promises Lower Prices on Remnants this Week
A Warren retailer announces deeper cuts across stock including white dress goods, embroideries, and black gros grain silks. The notice touts a 40 inch cashmere at 50 cents per yard, new spring styles in carpets and upholstery, and urges customers not to miss the sale.
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Warren
ELL Bros
Prices corrected weekly by water bill in sa
Prices corrected weekly by water bill in said amounts 7 20 6 20 5 80 5 40 4 40 for patent white wheat conewango snowflake cyclone Graham corn meal unbolted chop feed bran corn meal flour in barrels 25c extra. Above prices subject to grain markets change with the sowing.
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Graham
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Wilson
Clarion
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Jean Ingelow
Baptist Church
Woman’s Foreign Mission Society of the Oil Creek Association
Warren County
Jacob Keller
Peel
Watson Township
Carver House
Judge R. Brown
A. C. Guertin
Bride
O. C. Allen, Esq
Greaves
Kansas City
David L. Gerould
Citizens Bank
F. Henry
Belle Henry
Belle Valentine
Florida
St. Augustine
W. B. Benedict
A. A. Horton
Painter
M. FE
Mike Ball
F. 8. Goodman & Co
Stewart
Ball
Theo. Bach
Franklin
Oliver
Bach
C. C. Thompson, Esq
Morck
Wing
Michigan
A. Clinger
Neilltown
Los Angeles
Cal
Messrs
L. F. Watson
F. H. Rockwell
C. W. Beaty
J. M. Clapp
California
Cogswell & Titus
Oneida
R. T. Tunstall
Charles M. Thompson
North Warren Asylum
George O. Cornelius
George
Warren Hospital
Cogswell &Titus
Theodore Messner
Nortthrop’s
Fen
Johnson
Bob
Curley
John Moll & Son
Edwin Gregory
Emma Weathby
Sam
Akeley Hollow
Quaker Hill
E. W. Thompson
E. Weatherby
Jos. Briggs
Turner
Albert
Martin Reynolds
Fes
Will Kemble
G. W. Warden
Will Porterfield
Pittsburg
Tidioute Chair Co., Limited
Ed. Gardner
Washington
M. E. Church
Jennie Beatty
Northville
Lou Clark
E. M. Curtis
Alice Evans
Miss Taylor
W. J. Elder
Emma Cummings
Oberlin College
W. E. Stephens
J. B. Jennings
Moses
Shar
W. W. Painter
M. E
I. O
G. T
Barnes
W. H. Hoover
Union Church
Monthly Report of Relief Association
Farnsworth Siding
Matt
Sulphur Springs
M. Amann
O. H. Hunter & Son
Variety Hall
Steinbach
ED Wuen
Barby
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, PA
Bell Brothers
Arren Undertaking and Embalming CO
T McNett
General Produce Market
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Warren Dealers
Hamas
Y. Hyson
Rio
Japan
Lls Co
R. E. Miller
Lander
Wiggins
Freehold
Lottsville
Columbus Boro
Gordon's
Columbus Two
Garcelon’s
American Hotel
Gregory’s
Brokenstraw
Eldred
Gerow’s
South West
Dunham’s
Triumph
Hanchett
Tidioute
Limestone
Tidioute Boro
Shaw’s
Deerfield
Tidoute
Kinzua
Maple Shade
Ha'e's
Corydon
W. O. Martin
Lane
Russell Glade
Pleasant
Thos Ageesel
Lee
Cherry Grove
McNamara’s
Watson
Conewango
Warren Boro
A. Cogswell
T. L. Jon M. Crocker
J. Clinton
J. Commissioners
A. A. Davis & CO. Warren, Penna
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
T. W.mcnett
Manacer
F. S. Goodman & Cos Drug Store
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