Warren Board of Trade Names Officers and Directors
The Warren Board of Trade lists President Rev W A Rankin First Vice President S T Allens Second Vice President A Mintzer Secretary Willis Cowan Treasurer A Hertzel Directors Rev W A Rankin A Hertzel George Ball A J Davis A Kirberger W A Greaves B M Cogswell James Nixon F M Knapp Regular monthly meeting on the second Friday at 8 PM in the Council room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rankin
T. Allens
V.P
A. Mintzer
Willis Cowan
A. Hertzel
George Ball
A. J. Davis
A. Kirberger
W. A. Greaves
Community Meeting Schedule On Thursday Dates
Temperance meetings held on the first and third Thursdays each month at 3 PM in the Presbyterian Church Lecture Room. A Bible reading occurs on the second Thursday at 3 PM in the Baptist Church. A Mother's meeting takes place on the fourth Thursday at 3 PM in the M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
M. BE
Philadelphia and Erie Rail Schedules Listed
A fragment shows intercity train times between Philadelphia and Erie with departures and arrivals. Several service names appear like Sheff ield Express and Erie Mail, with times including 7:30 am 9:10 am 12:06 pm and 4:55 pm, indicating a dated timetable page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Act
Shef
Warren
Sheffield
Sheff’ld Ace
Oil Express
Erie Mail
Eeambh
Railroad schedule fragment Dunkirk to Pittsburgh
Partial timetable lists trains from Dunkirk to Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh R R. Eastern Standard and Express departures and arrivals on Sunday with times like 9:54 am 12:00 m 4:17 pm and 858 am, indicating a confused OCR of a regional rail schedule.
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Dunkirk, Allegheny
Val
Pittsh
Eastern Standard
Local Official Roster Listed for Burgess and Town Positions
A detailed roll lists city and town roles including Burgess Geo P Orr, Town Council members J H Eddy and eight others, Clerk R P King, School Directors KK King and Geo Ensworth, and officers such as Assessor A Dalrymple, Justices Geo O Cornelius and R Schnur, Constable S E Walker, and Notaries D J Ball H E Brown Dinsmoor O F Hoffman Ozro Nesmith W D Hinckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalrymple
Justices of the Peace
Geo
O. Cornelius
R. Schnur
Constable
S. E. Walker
Notares Public
D. J. Ball
H. BE. Brown
Dinsmoor
O. F. Hoffman
Ozro Nesmith
W.D. Hinckley
Local Pennsylvania Officials Listed in Warren County Roll
A roster enumerates county officers including Congressman S. M. Brainerd Erie State Senator J. W. Lee Franklin Assembly Henry Brace Warren and several Warren County posts such as Sheriff E. A. Allen Prothonotary Jos A Weible Register and Recorder W J Alexander Treasurer C H McAuley County Commissioners M Crocker T L Putnam Joseph Clinton Clerk A Cogswell Surveyor D F A Wheelock Coroner Dr J L Burroughs District Attorney G H Higgins Auditors N P Curtis O Martin F E Fay County Supt C D Arird listing multiple towns and counties.
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S. M. Brainerd
Erie
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Henry Brace
Warren
W. D. Brown
P. W Brown
Farmington Pa
P. King
E. A. Allen
Jos
A. Weible
Register and Recorder
W.J. Alexander
C. H. McAuley
M. Crocker
Youngsville
T. L. Putnam
Russell
Joseph Clinton
Sheffield
A. Cogswell
D. F. A.wheelock
Lottsville
J. L. Burroughs
Sugar Grove
G. H. Higgins
Railway schedule notices from Dunkirk region 1884
On and after June 1, 1884, Eastern standard times list multiple trains and accommodations. The notice details connections between Corry Erie Bradford Dunkirk Sheffield Titusville Oil City Sugar Grove Lander Kinzua Corydecna Onoville Steamburg Germany Pa and related pouch close times and postmaster instructions by C. C. Allen P. M.
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Corry
Erie
Bradford
Dunkirk
Sheffield
Titusville
Oil City
Cornplanter
Corydecna
Onoville
Steamburg
Germany
C. C, Allen
Religious Services Schedule Across Denominations
A regional church listing shows multiple congregations with pastors and weekly timings. Denominations include Episcopal Baptist Presbyterian Methodist Lutheran Evangelical Scandinavian and Catholic offering Sunday services at morning and evening hours with Sabbath schools and weekday prayer or catechism sessions.
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Episcopan
A. W. Ryan
Baptist
E. D. Hammond
Presbyterian
Perry
Allen
Methodist
W. W. Painterhb
Ph. Doerr
L. M. Boyer
N. G. Johnson
Father de la Roque
Father Berbigier
fraternal lodge meeting notices for Warren area groups
Fraternal orders list weekly meeting nights and locations in Warren. Posts cover G A R VFW A Y M and other lodges, I O O F, K of H, A O of U W, and D O H with halls in K of H Hall, Allen Block, Shafter block, and nearby venues. Visitors welcomed at all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llen & Higgins
Solicitors of Patents
Second
Liberty Streets
Warren
Co, C, Allen
The Light That Is Felt Poem by John G Whittier
A short devotional poem reflecting on childhood fear of the dark and the guiding light of prayer. The speaker asks for God's presence to replace darkness with light and to lift faith and hope in difficult days.
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John G. Whittier
Canada as a Winter Resort Captivates Tourists
An illustrated Century piece by W. George Beers exults Canada as a winter retreat. It highlights Montreal’s hive of activity, the rise of artificial toboggan slides, and booming tourist crowds. The piece notes torches, bonfires, and clubs fueling a festive carnival atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. George Beers
Montreal
North Wind
The Man at the Throttle and the Vigilant Engineer
A railroad tale from The Pointer recounts two mountaineers inspecting an engine and learning that running a locomotive demands more than size. The engineer must read gauges water pressure track conditions and signals, and act quickly with nerve and brains to safeguard lives. Eternal vigilance is the price of life.
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East
Tennessee
Jim
Buckalew
Pennsylvania
Ritner
Centre County
de List
Dro Lewis
Harsh Winter Devastates West Virginia Counties
From Gilmer Braxton and Calhoun comes news of extreme distress as drought and a brutal winter wiped out crops. Livestock losses run into thousands with many farmers left with no animals and barely two weeks of food for the population. The report notes severe hunger and widespread hardship across the three counties.
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Weston
W. Va
Gilmer
Braxton
Calhoun
T. A. Edwards
The
Democrat
Used Rags and Metals Wanted for Cash at Johnson's
R. H. Johnson offers cash for rags free from papers or rubbish and for brass, copper, lead, zinc, rubber shoes and similar items. Deliver to room No. 8 at Johnson's Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Exchange
R. H. Johnson
Old Times of the Senecas and Local Indian History
A letter recalls sixty years past on the Allegheny near Tidioute detailing encounters with Cornplanter and Logan, Moravian missions, Indian camp life, burial customs, and family recollections. It also notes debates over the Allegheny reservation and includes brief 19th century medical and commercial notices.
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Fredonia
Allegheny River
Tidioute
Oil Creek
Warren
Hickorytown
Young
Chautauqua County
Venango County
Venango, Forest
Warren Counties
East Hickory Creek
George Doxtator
Old Logan
Jimeson
Logan
Locke
Louisiana
Jimison
John
George
Doctor Jimison
Pappoose
John Jimison
Allegheny
Battle of
Brandywine
Outing March issue previews expansion and price change
The March Outing closes volume five and promises a greatly enlarged April issue with stronger features and valued illustrations. Subscriptions before March 14 stay at two dollars a year, while future copies rise to three dollars. The issue highlights Babyhood content by Marion Harland and an article on False Croup by Dr. John H. Ripley.
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Outing
Marion Harland
John H. Ripley
Department of
Atlantic Monthly
Holmes
Roller skating trends spark backlash and rink expansion
A science claim suggests roller skating enlarges feet and may become unpopular with women while husbands cheer. In Western New York wire cages for goals reduce kicking, New York City roars for skating, and the summer could see about a hundred rinks in operation nationally. The Roller Skater estimates 100,000 roller rinks in the United States.
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New York State Medical Society
Albany
F. H. Hammond
Auburn
United States
New York
New York City
Spring Fashions from Godey's Lady's Book Feature Lace and Silk
Godeys Lady's Book highlights spring styles with lace favored as trim for white cashmere dresses and ribbons abundant on home costumes. High linen collars, embroidered hems, jeweled pins, and hair coils dominate, while wraps in brown gray black and blue use lace and feathers. New silk designs show gold outline and improved marabout trims.
Origins and meanings of feminine names debated
The text traces origins and meanings of names such as Annabella Arabella Ellen Amy Alice Eliza Louise Emily Amelia Reginald and Anne, noting etymology and links to languages. It warns against simplistic connections and discusses medieval forms while contrasting unrelated name roots and historical usage. It ends with an advertisement for Dr Blodgett Magnetic Balm claiming superior stomach pain and cold relief.
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Annabella
Anna
Hannibal
Bel
Maurice
Mauritius
Almaric
Himmereich
Kingdom of Heaven
Ellen
Alalu
Alan
Alian
Helen
Amy
Amie
Alice
Avis
Jedwis
Eliza
Elizabeth
Louisa
Heloisa
Helewis
Louise
Louis
Aloiso
Aloisia
Aloysia
Alesia
Emily
Amelia
Reginald
Regine
Adelai
Adelaide
Aliza
Alis
Adeline
Adel
Anne
Annis
Agnes
Annas
Isabel
Post Office Costs and Canadian Winter Attire Observations
An article itemizes U S Post Office expenses totaling 52 million dollars with salaries and mail carry costs. A Buffalo Express correspondent describes Montreal winter wear, noting sturdy health of Canadian women and practical outfits for tobogganing and cold, including flannel layers, blanket coats, hood, and elbow-length mittens.
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U. S. Postofice
Star
Postoffice
Buffalo Express
Montreal
Bears
Dominion
Scribner's
Buffalo
Canada
England
France
Zululand
Advice on health and air in a household guide
The text argues cold air is less dangerous than foul air and outdoor activity strengthens health. It warns against sealed sick rooms and prefers fresh air, sunlight, and exercise over medicines, highlighting diet, naps, and digestion as keys to well being.
Mexico’s streets named for saints and sacred events
A visitor describes Mexico City blocks with streets named after Jesus Christ and religious imagery such as Blood of Christ and Love of God. He notes the pervasive religious naming, including Crown of Thorns and Street of the Sacred Heart, reflecting widespread sanctified toponymy across the city.
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Mexico
Jesus Street
Hackman
Blood of Christ Street
Crown of Thorns
Body of Christ Street
Calle de Corpus Christi
Mother of Sorrows Street
Calle de Jesus
John the Baptist Street
Irving as Louis XIV Stirs Boston Audiences
An observer recalls Henry Irving in Boston as Louis XIV drawing mixed reactions. A lady applauded warmly while three reserved Boston girls examined the performance with cool scrutiny. The incident ends with a sharp remark about thrill and a tempting, though extreme, impulse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irving
Louis XIV
Boston
Hotels and boarding houses buy in goods by the package
Geo. P. Orr & Co offers purchasing options for hotels and boarding houses buying goods in bulk packages. They urge potential buyers to consult before making acquisitions to ensure value and efficiency.
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Geo. P. Orr & Co
Boost energy with Zo pesa and Hus Cough Cure ad
An old advertisement urges readers to invigorate the liver and digestion with Zo pesa and promote a Hus Cough Cure for coughs. It touts a 25 cent sample and credits Johnson and Siegfried as the sellers.
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Johnson & Siegfried
Eating Before Sleeping Advice From a Medical Expert
A Manchester Times note recounts a medical expert arguing that eating before bed aids sleep. He notes the stomach needs fuel, blood flow shifts during digestion, and a light supper of milk, beef tea, toast, or oatmeal can prevent sleeplessness, with moderation as key.
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Manchester Times
Egg Farm Manager Recommends Wheat as Prime Feed
An egg farm manager lists wheat as the best winter feed for all egg breeds and ranks corn meal for small birds buckwheat for large ones. He cautions barley reduces egg output and suggests small amounts of boiled meat and green foods for balanced nutrition.
Fashion notes on spring dress and accessories for women
The article outlines spring trends for Rhode Island women including short bonnet strings, white lilacs as bridal flowers, knitting rising in popularity, hair flowers worn with full dress, and chic spring suits. It notes modest dress details, middling sleeves, lace fashion, creamy whites, and the return to muslin kerchiefs with evolving trims to avoid cheap look.
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Rhode Island
Boston
Saratoga Springs
Miscellany of sharp wits and quips from a late edition
A string of humorous snippets and pointed quips about editors, gamblers, preachers, and daily life. Jokes touch on skating pride, umbrella snares, snails on paper, parrot swearing, and clever retorts by Spurgeon, Evarts, and a Brooklyn schoolteacher. The items mix cartoons, anecdotes, and newspaper bon mots.
Governor Curtin Disrupted by Theater Crowd Howling Welcome
Washington Letter describes Governor Curtin drawn into a theater scene as a crowd pressed for his attention. A heckler challenged the ex governor from a window sill while a strong supporter paid for a private box to secure Curtin seating amid the late river and harbor session.
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Curtin
Congress
Henry Irving
Washington
Lincoln quips on Mrs Lincoln dress long tail remark
A tale depicts President Lincoln and Mrs Lincoln in the library with a witty exchange about her dress. He jokes about their cat's tail tail being around her neck, prompting a silent reaction from Mrs Lincoln.
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President Lincoln
Mai office prints cheap envelopes and letter heads
Speaking of job printing the Mai office advertises affordable envelopes and letter heads. Call to inquire about options and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marin
Mai
Magnetic Balm Promises Quick Pain Relief
Advert says Dr Blodgett's Magnetic Balm eases cold symptoms neuralgia and various pains from earache to rheumatism. A 25c bottle is pitched as the warmest liveliest and most energetic remedy of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Blodgett
Cough Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief and Flour Sale
An ad touts Hub Cough Cure for quick relief, priced at 25 cents, from Johnson & Siegfried. It also advertises Good Flour at 70 cents and one dollar per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ask Johnson & Siegfried
Geo. P. Orr & Co
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Warren Mail
E. Cowan & CO
Cowan
Warren County
Cobham
Oan
EO. N. Frazine
Johnson's Exchange
OS. Walsh
P.O
A C. McAlpine
Berkstresser & McAlpine
Merck’s
Carver House
Geo, H, Higgins
Exchange Block
Crawford
Forest
Venango
Qarthoet T, Neill
R. Richard B. Stewart
Ofmce
Corner Second
Liberty Sts
C. W. King
Bee Hotel
Geo. H. Leonhart
Prop'r
Water Street
G. Trunkey
Osmer, Dale & Freeman
Sagat
Scofield
Warret
Etmore, Noyes & Hinckley
Second Street
Warren, Pa
A. H. Noyes
L. D. Wetmore
C. H. Noyes
J. Muse
Smer, Dale & Freeman
Attorneys At Law
Uffice
J. H. Olmer
W. W. Dale
L. R. Freeman
ALL & Thompson
Beaty Block
BALL
Notary Public
Ilbur & Schnur
Law
Front Street
W. Wilbur
WM. Schnur
Rown & Stone
First National Bank
H. E. Brown
R. Brown, Co
W. Stone
Eed Lindsey & Parmleer
Story
P. Johnson
W. M. Lindsey
J. D. Parmlee
Dinsmoor, Jas, Cable, Dginecon
Cable, Attorneys At Law
H Street
Hickory
B. Stewart
Court House
W. Sealey
J. M. Davies
Liberty Street
John Sill
Second St. Warren, Pa
N. H. Downs
Henry, Johnson & Lord, Props
Burlington
Idowns’ Elixir
Osee & Retail
Liquor Store
R Street
M. Mead
PRIZ
Fortune
True & Co
Augusta
Local Directory
Board OF Trade
Ww.c.t. U
Railroad Guide
Philadelphia & Erie
R. R
Philadelphia
P. O
Eben N. Ford
H. Hall
Warren E. A. U
United Workmen Hall
Laban Lopgr
Nort Star Lodge
A.Y. M
Occipental H. R. A
Warren Lodge
Allen Block
Kossuth
O.O.F
Carroll Lopge
A. O
U. W
Hall
Warren Savings Bank
Warren Lopge
U. W. Hall
Emory Lopes
Conewango Lodge
Shafter Block
Warren Council
R. T
I. O
G. T. Hall
Robertt Blum Lopge
Beech Street
IISEN
James Nixon
Warren Pa
A. Pinney & CO
Steber Block
Janforth
Variety Hall
Wm. M. Richardson
Literary
Godey
Placid
Billy
Grandma Winkham
Widders
Nant Watina
Gero. P. Orr & Co
Wis Ky
Mr. Moody
Alaska
Mississippi River
Wall-street
Nashville
Mr. Spurgeon
Dak
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Madam
Brooklyn
Susan
George Washington
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