Local arrest in postal fraud case shocks Warren
The February 27 1874 report notes the arrest of J M Kreiter of Harrisburg, a Democratic state House member from Wayne and Pike Counties, on a U S postal law misconduct charge. Investigations proceed. Dimick resigns surprise. Kreiter linked to prior auditor disputes and a tied inquiry into state finances.
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Harrissure
Wayne
Pike
J. M. Kreiter
Harrisburg
United States
Messrs. McCreary
Venango, Young & Orvis
Dimmick
Kreiter
Allen
Patterson
Supreme Court
Kreiter & Co
Senate
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
James Black
Lancaster
State Temperance Society
Deitrick
Williamsport
Capitol
Cuance of Fire Partnership Gains Two Trusted Workers
The firm H. A. Jamieson & Co. has admitted Christian Schell hammer and Monroe Hall into partnership. Schell hammer has run the tin shop for years and Hall serves as a head clerk. The firm name remains H. A. Jamieson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Christian Schellhammer
Monroe Hall
Court Week Push for Delinquent Subscriptions
As Court commences this week many readers will have business in town and are urged to settle outstanding subscriptions. The Mar offers a limited supply of vegetables including potatoes and a form of sick payment. Butter eggs and other items not refused. Do not all come at once.
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Union School
Miss Allen
No. 4
Miss Cushing
Miss McNaughton
No. 7
the Mar
Broadway Store Returns to Warren with New Goods
Citizens of Warren and Vicinity are invited to the reopening of the Broadway Store on Monday morning, March 2, at No 45 47 Second and No 25 27 Water Streets Warren Pa. The owner promises latest silks dress goods shawls and similar items at or below eastern city prices via a permanent Warren presence and a buyer in the market.
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Warren
Corry
Desilver Weld
Great Broadway
Water St
Watson & Davis
Irvineton Depot Fire Cause Said to Be Intentional Injury
Erie Dispatch reports a confessed explanation to the Irvineton oil train blaze on the P and E line. A railroad worker allegedly tampered with a barrel of refined oil while filling a private can near a lamp, benzine vapors igniting and destroying the train and depot buildings.
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Irvineton
Erie Dispatch
Irvington
Fancy Dress Party for Organ Fund at Resi dence of M Waters
A grand fancy dress party will be held at the residence of M Waters on Tuesday evening March 10 to benefit the Presbyterian Church organ fund. Admission fifty cents. The public is invited. The grand event starts at o clock precisely. Promoters promise a pleasant evening for music lovers to show support for an organ.
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M. Waters
Organ Fund
The
Presbyterian Church
North Warren Expands with Post Office and Store
North Warren shows brisk growth with new dwellings and business venues. The Grocery Store of Babcock and Lindsey is under construction and a new North Warren Post Office has been opened with Henry Babcock as postmaster, praised as an excellent choice.
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North Warren
Babcock & Lindsey
Henry Babcock, Esq
New Tailoring Firm Opens With McDaniels and Ronne
Clint McDaniels and John Ronne form a merchant tailoring partnership. They will operate at the J. N. Schnur & Son store and have moved from Bysecker's Shoe Store space. Public patronage is encouraged. N P Milver offers sale of his High Street house and lot with terms at residence or Mail Office, plus many household goods for sale before the 2thinst.
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Clint McDaniels
John Ronne
J. N. Schnur & Son
Bysecker
High Street
N. P. Milver
Talmage
Chambers Street
New York
Clarion River Navigation Company Forms at Ridgway
The Clarion River Navigation Company organized at Ridgway recently. Officers named include President N. M. Brockway, Secretary C. H. McCauley, Treasurer C. A. Wilcox, and managers G. T. Wheeler, G. D. Messenger, C. A. Wilcox, Rulof Rolufson.
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Clarion River Navigation Company
Ridgway
N. M. Brockway
C. H. McCauley
C. A. Wilcox
G. T. Wheeler
G. D. Messenger
Rulof Rolufson
Fourth Local Institute Held at Farmington Center
The fourth local Institute will be held at Farmington Center on Friday and Saturday March 6 and 7. Good instructors will be present and all teachers directors and friends of education are invited. Lecture Friday evening. Come one come all.
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Farmington Center
Friends of Education
Social Entertainment and Oyster Supper at Lodge
I. O. of G. T. Conewango Lodge No. 950 will hold a social entertainment and oyster supper at Johnson's Hall Warren Pa on Wednesday evening March 4 1874. The program includes recitation singing dialogues and more. Full ticket price is 3 oct.
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I. O
G. T
Conewango
Johnson’s Hall
Warren
Broadway Store Grand Opening Ad Bright Windows
The Broadway Store displays lit windows on Saturday night ahead of a grand opening today. Those who missed today should visit during the rest of the week. advertisement notes further details.
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Broadway
Information Seeker Traces Irish Kin in Local Paper
James Kearney of Stoneham Warren County Pa seeks information about John Kearney who left Knock Parish Meon County Ireland twelve years ago and came to this country.
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James Kearney
Stoneham
Warren County
John Kearney
Knock Parish
Meon County
Ireland
Warren Odd Fellows Raise Funeral Benefits to Two Hundred
The Odd Fellows of Warren have increased funeral benefits to 200 dollars for a deceased brother. The widow’s prospects are improved, and a broader sense of solidarity is shown among members. A new daily paper will start in Erie led by Mr. Seaman formerly with the Dispatch, published by a stock company.
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Warren
Erie
Seaman
The
Dispatch
Coal Mine Disaster Claims 91 Lives in Wyoming Valley
In 1873 a mine disaster killed 91 workers and injured 266 in the Wyoming valley. The note underscores mining as a risky industry.
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Wyoming Valley
Borough Council Minutes and Civic Plans Report
Council meeting notes from February 21 1874 show contracts for an assistant engineer and a firefighter at seventy five dollars per year, with horse provision for the steamer at one hundred fifteen dollars yearly. The mayor’s address urges water works, street lighting, improved parks, and a smaller council, plus new treasurer and clerk appointments.
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Burgess
Ott
Nesmith
Ryan
James
Clark
Stone
Jamieson
A. Carrol
C.scheihamimner
G. W. Culver
Counci
Henry Cobham
Hollenbeck & West
Morris & King
Cowan
S. Burgess
J. Clark
G. H. Ames
M. B. Dunham
A. Hertzel
R. P. King
Fifth Street
Conenango Township
Glade Township
D. B. Bernard
Biddle
Newbold
John H. Hull
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Cutler
Erie County
Insane Hospital
Curwen
House Committee of Ways and Means
Pennsylvania
the Union School
No.7
No. 8
Jordan
King
Kane
Thompson
Anna Starsmear
W. R. Holman
O. A. Cummings
John Sill
J. W. Woodward
Virginia
Woodward
Balcony Falls
James River
Rope Ferry
C. Mettias
Poland
Fritz Paulsen
James Sutton & Co
Maiden Lane
New York City
Ludlow
R. W. Dalrymple
Ben. Brown
Mr. Dalrymple
Mr. Brown
Ben
Ledger
McLoughlin
America
Titusville
Michael Whelan
San Francisco
Mac
Dan Rice
Charles Stow
Girard Cosmopolite
P. T. Barnum
Man Killep
Jackson
Sheffield
Musical Association
Com
A. A. Davis & Co
A. J. Hazeltine
Warren Savings Bank
Inman and Anchor
Mr. Hazeltine
A. J. Hazeltine, Esq
East Warren
Park Farm
J. A. Cooper
Edinboro
Singing School
West End
Watson & Davis Block
Ayer & Co
New Orleans Delta
Simmons
J. H. Zetaix & Co
Macon
W. H. MacDonald & Co
Carver House
Warren, Pa
Gro. BaLu’s
Gro. Balw’s
Broadway Block
Gero. Batts
Gero
BaLi’s
Keystone Block
Gro. Bali’s
Ll’s
Market Street Green House
Storum
Union Block
T. S. Messner
MacDonald & CO
Kissengen
Congress
Vichy
MacDonald & Co.s
van Fleet
Olcott’s
A. Ruhlman
Burpert OrGaxs
Henry Ewald
Tidioute
General Ag’t
Warren Co
Jos Printing
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Philadelphia & Erie R. R
Philadelphia & Erie
Erie Mail
P.m. Mail East
Ayer
J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
People's Low Price Store
Boston
Burt
Viena Exposition
Parmlee & Henry
J. J. Reig
Isolid Golda
JRS. Clark, Jr., & CO
Chas. P. Henry
Warren Furniture Store
Johnson
PENNA
N.M. Peterson & CO
Mr. McNitt
Ludlow House
Busi
Ness
T. W. McNitt
D. F. Anderson
Fred Morck
Ing
Methodist E. Church
Conrad Lesser
Judy
A.A. Davis & Co’s
Uren School
Hickory Street
W. C. Rowland. Warren
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