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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
3
War ren’s notice of withdrawals in sheriff and delegate contests, a new council dynamic, Lent services at the Episcopal Church with schedule, a fire saving two thirds of greenhouses by Dan Offerlee, loss around 2000 dollars, and a spring clothes update for the D A V and P rail line with new cars engines and relettering.
The Ridgwey prisoner W. H. Forsett pleaded guilty to several indictments and received a $60 fine plus costs and three months in jail. In Com. vs F E Perkins the jury found not guilty on shooting a dog but ordered him to pay 77 14 per cent of costs with the prosecutor covering the rest. Four judgments were entered against the E A U.
Regular meeting last Monday, March 1, reports show license fees of 51 dollars collected, paving and other receipts totaling 1,801.68, and a year-end balance of 5,153.60. New council names include Clerk D. A. Arird and Treasurer A. J. Hazeltine, with Capt. Borchers as temporary President and John Masterson winning permanent presidency. Standing committees are listed with members across finances, sewers, public parks, streets, and utilities.
Maple sugar in town looks old. prices at 91c and $1.01. Various local items: births, hospital visits, business meetings, oil company notes, and community announcements across Warren and nearby towns with references to Sugar Grove, Titusville, and Jamestown.
Rules govern Republican primaries in Warren county adopted February 8 1894. Describes precinct boards judges clerks and vigilance committees ballot voting time notice posting eligibility and challenges delegates to county convention and methods to nominate by majority votes with repeated ballots and printing of candidate tickets led by M A Myrs chairman and J A Schofield secretary.
Brad ford dispatch reports Chipmunk pool oil in stray sand at 400 feet. Sand belt ranges from 10 to 30 feet deep, with rich pockets. Ridge near King farm stretches toward reservation where Seneca well stands. belt widths vary from a rod to a mile. Pool spans about two by one miles, with 350 wells and 2050 barrels daily. Prospects improve as Riverside Junction and Irvine’s Mill wells suggest connection to Rice Brook development six miles west. A stray sand like Chipmunk is found at Rice Brook with several productive tests.
The Erie Railroad announces sale of excursion tickets at reduced rates to California Florida Georgia and other southern states. California tickets permit one route and return by a different route. Pullman Tourist sleeping cars run through to California. Contact F. H. Garfield Division Passenger Agent for details.
White ee ee Flour announces plan to broaden offerings with new eye care related products amid ongoing market expansion and consumer demand signals.
Riverside incident involves a person named George Smith in the Ba block. Details are limited and the context is not fully legible from the OCR.
Pittsfield reports Rev Dalzell conducting a series of lectures in the Presbyterian Church. A group of young people attended the Youngsville lecture Monday evening. Mrs Henderson Mrs Childs and Mr Newcomb are listed as sick. Bess Mead and Maud Mead attended the Sugar Grove Institute last Saturday. Prof J H West attended the Grand Valley Institute. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and both mother and child are doing well. Mrs John Clough and her children visit her parents.
A supper at Arthur Durlin's last Thursday supported Rev. Brunson. The school marked George Washington's birthday with speeches and songs. Callie Brundage returned from Garland where he studies. Miss Vinna Bradley of Kinzua visits Mrs. Dave Morton. Fred Erickson waits for warmer weather to ship potatoes and apples. Ed Thomas bought a new horse Chas Muger and Spring Creek guest Arthur Frisbee's family hosted him.
The Buffalo Courier reports a 1894 push to establish Bird Day in Warren County schools. Oil City and Fort Madison already observe Bird Day with talks on bird protection. Secretary Morton supports Bird Day as a civic, local effort to curb bird destruction and hopes schools foster lasting public sentiment.
Resolutions from Lander Union No. 370 U A resolved to mourn the death of Mrs Annie McKitrick who died February 18 1897. They express sympathy to her husband and daughter and order the charter draped in mourning for thirty days and a copy to the family and Warren Matt for publication. Signed by T H Brown Arvilla Brown and Sarah Hartson committee.
A. U. W. section of Lander Union mourns the loss of Mrs Mary J Raynor of Lander Union No 370. The group extends sympathy to her family and records heartfelt condolences to a faithful sister, calling her honest and upright and noting her devotion. Mourning period set at thirty days and resolutions to be spread in the record book and forwarded to the Warren Mail.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials, with sales at 75 cents.
G B Henderson editor of Daily Advertiser reports after a Cripple Creek fire he suffered a severe cold that resisted remedies. Three small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ended both cough and cold, praised for its efficacy in high altitude conditions. Sold by Morris & Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
An ad touts South ervine as a universal remedy for weak stomachs and broken nerves, promising universal success and instant improvement. It claims no failures and urges purchase at the Eyes Drug Store in Warren, Pennsylvania.
Keller the Tailor advertises high quality fitting and stylish garments for all men. Located upstairs near Liberty Street, call and see him.
A concise message urges sending Matt to distant relatives and friends to save time on letter writing. The note emphasizes convenience and the avoided effort of long correspondence.
In Jamestown New York on March 1 1897 Frank Johnson of Jamestown and Olive Gustafson of Warren were married by E P Mahoney J P. In Youngsville Pennsylvania on February 20 1897 Ben A George of Tidioute and Edith Snyder of Grand Valley wed at the Siggins House with Rev Rhodes officiating.
Obituaries list several local residents dying in February 1897 across Pennsylvania. Names include Belvin Forbes in Corydon, Edna Mudge in Spring Creek, William Batson in Sugar Grove, Mary Raynor in Lander, James Still in Glade Township, Phosbe Lowe in Bear Lake, Jerome Powell in Ridgway, and Thomas Seabrook in Philadelphia. Details note ages, familial ties, burial plans, and notable roles such as Jerome Powell's bank presidency and Thomas Seabrook's railroad engineering work.
Week ending March 3 1897 real estate transfers list numerous parcels with buyers and prices including Martin Morgan to Annie Anderson Warren 1109 and Chas. Morgan Farmington transfers 100 or more, plus multiple freehold and farm transactions. Names include Emmet L. Mix August G. Peterson H. W. Gandy Arthur Smith Lewis Weiler C. W. Ogden John S. Olsen Nora E. Gregory Hubert E. Stanton and others with sums from 50 to 3500 dollars. An advertisement for Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy follows, touting cures and a mail offer from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages in both men and women and eases water retention. Quick relief and cure claimed. Sold by Noyes Drug Store Warren Pa.
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They lift clean and lay carpets and guarantee satisfaction. Orders left at Mansion House or at A. A. Davis & Co 308 Second Street Warren Steam Laundry 6 10 Penna. Ave Riwa Stevens Rogers block J S Bayer 440 Water Street will receive prompt attention.
Mrs Casemere’s promises low prices and first class work for clothing repairs. She can sew rips or place patches so garments look better than when new. Located next hallway to the Mail office, open at all times at 305 Second St. Call for service.
After eleven days at home and $25 in doctors with no relief, Frank Dolson of Salt Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlains Pain costing 25 cents and has not since suffered from rheumatism. For sale by Morris and Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
At the Riverside Fish and Oyster Co store today buyers find fresh Shad Mackerel Bluefish Bass Yellow Pike and Whitefish. The shop sits at 828 Water St Warren with no trouble to show goods.
An advertising notice from FehLman pledges no undersell in China and Glassware, inviting callers to compare prices and inspect a large, attractive stock.
A miscellaneous Brookfield mention column collects maxims and quips including O H Hunter son cornet player, the blacksmith and wages, a note on latitude and longitude, and a cheeky exchange about bread with gloves on. It closes with a pun on delinquents and pants.
The Pennsylvania Railroad markets its Florida season with Pullman palace cars and full amenities. The last Jacksonville tour departs New York and Philadelphia on March 9, with return via regular trains until May 31, 1897. Excursion rates: New York 50, Philadelphia 48, Canandaigua 52.85, Erie 54.85, Pittsburgh 53, plus proportional from other stations.
A New York Journal piece relays a humorous father son exchange on natural philosophy. The father deflects Bobby’s questions about gravity force elasticity and vibration while threatening with a slipper, finishing with the line Such is life.
Last Pennsylvania Railroad tour to California departs New York and Philadelphia March 27 and travels through Chicago Omaha Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Special Pullman palace car train offers nine month return or one way round trip tickets with meals and tour features at $60 from major eastern cities. Tickets available via Boyd Assist at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
Local advert touts Dixson's Grade Drug and V. Store with fair prices and best quality. Life Coffee is claimed to have no equal. The fragment hints at a general medicinal and grocery shop promotion.
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