Thaw and blizzard month in Warren headlines
The Warren Mail from March 8 1887 notes a harsh March with cycles of thaw and freeze and heavy mud. It lists events at Library Hall and the Presbyterian Church, local bids for mail delivery, police reports, lessons and lectures, and social notes about residents and visitors in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendling
Library Hall
Alden
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Allen
Smith
the Mirror
Yates
Woman’s Relief Corps
Wixgur
Old and New Town Meeting Highlights and Obituary
The March 7 town council meeting led by Assistant Burgess Schuur discussed complaints redirected to street, sidewalk, and health committees. New Burgess Rankin spoke on enforcement, economy, and manufacturing, proposing a market for farmers and cheaper labor to boost local industry. Obituary notes James Thurstin Osgood of Barnes, aged 78, a long-time public servant, elder, and respected church member, with a funeral held February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hannibal A. Williams
M. E. Church
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Nobbs
Warren Union School
Allie Hahn
O. H. Hunter
W. G. Trunkey
P. A. Gilbert
Sersall
Clarendon
Wm. Schuur
Burgess Marck
C. H. Meacham
Utter and
Foster
Messrs
Crawford
Bayer
Smith
C. Smith
Giegerich
J. E. Blair
J. Bayer
T. S. Messner & Co
Sersall and Northrop
H. S. Thomas
Treasuler
Baker
W. Gaslight Co
Schnur
W. A. Rankin
Burgess Schnur
Marck
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
Sugar Grove
Frewsburg
Walkerman
Knapp
Morck
Leffard
Mintzer
King
Mr. MacKay
A. A. Davis
Geo. D. Hamilton
D. I. Ball
S. G. Ward
Burgess Rankin
James Thurstin Osgood
Barnes
Sheffield Township
Warren Co
Osgood
Raymond
Rockingham Co
New Hampshire
Warren County
Corydon
Elk Township
Jane Cole
Sussex County
New Jersey
Sheffield
Presbyterian Church
Lenten Services At Trinity Memorial Church Warren
Trinity Memorial Church Warren offers the third week of Lent services with a schedule of prayers sermons and worship activities. Residents attend to observe the season with parish events and readings.
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Trinity Memorial Church
Warren
Flour and Papers Ad Copy likely for sale
An auction style notice advertises Flour including Pillsbury’s Best by Gooprich and FEHLMAN. Also promotes old papers for sale at the Marz office. Sparse, fragmentary sale items with company names and a local office address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury’s Best
Gooprich & Fehlman
Marz
Third Annual Concert of the War ren Mozart Society Review
A large cultivated audience attended the third annual Concert of the War ren Mozart Society last Friday night. The selections were new but finely executed. Vocalists Mrs. Hinckley Waters Thomas Bell Gross and Messenger drew loud applause, with choruses and piano numbers by Johnson Turner Hinckley and McCalmont praised. Prof. Brierly’s class drew interest though more front finish from Russell Jamieson Yates and others might have helped. Lawyer Yates delivered a standout solo “One of the Rare ould Stock” then “Biddy McCarty” and a Chinese song when recalled.
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Warren Mozart Society
W. D. Hinckley
C. A. Waters
Berta Thomas
Fred Bell
Henry Gross
H. A. Messenger
Mattie, Johnson
Mary Turner
Hinckley
Biddy McCarty
Oil Report for February in Middlefield field
The Middlefield region adding 40 producing wells to a February total as 887 barrels in new production. Six dry holes. 28 rigs up and building. 29 wells drilling, up 2 rigs and down 5 drilling wells. Morse & Collins report progress at Kinzua with the best well yet on the Allegheny trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Warren
Forest Counties
McKean
Elk
Morse & Collins
Kinzua
Pleasantville
Colorado District
Dunham & Co
Phillip Serene
Robinson & Co
Dyer & Fertig
Farrell & Co
Newton Station
Black & Co
Bradford
Spring Suit Show at Gro. Batt styled by veteran clothier
In a stylish Spring Suit offer, Gro. Batt presents tailored options for men. For a refined dinner, couples are invited to dine on oysters at Ruhlman’s New Room opposite Carver House.
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Gro. Bann
P. J. Bayer
Gro. Batt
Milit ia Bill No 8 Proposed By N G P Board
Harrisburg reports the N G P militia bill now before the Pennsylvania Legislature as House bill No 8. It cuts aides de camp to three, trims staff, extends encampment to 14 days, reduces enlistment to three years, tightens court martial powers, and allocates 300000 for the year to pay men during encampment. The measure, prepared for ex Governor Pattison’s commission, aims to model a modern militia and has broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G. P. Board of Officers
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Hastings
Pattison
St. Louis Democrat
War ren to light with electric lamps in weeks
The Mirror says War ren will be illuminated with electric light within three weeks while Philadelphia capital backs the project. Mr Frank lin notes Warren Gas Light Co will install electric light without delay. With five systems under consideration, the best option will be chosen soon. the home company has ample capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Waters
Florida
Washington
J. A. Akins
Brokenstraw
Messrs
H. Fuellhart
Tidioute
O. D. Horn
Garland
F. M. Wheelock
Sugar Grove
H. Lilley
North Warren
Matt
New York
Warren Gas Light Co
Fred P. James
Mercer
Engineer Corps
Chicago, Fort Worth & Texas R. R
Conneautville
A. C. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Warren
Philadelphia Capital
Mirror
Franklin
Warren Gas Light Company
Correction of Glade Run Union Officers Names
A letter from Mrs McWinliams notes errors in Glade Run Union officer listings. Anna Bilton is Supt Literature and M L Hook is Supt Social Purity, asking for correct letter directions to avoid misdelivery.
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Matt
Glade Run
Anna Bilton
M. L. Hook
McWinliams
Oysters and tobacco offered at new room near Carver House
Raw Oysters Fried Oysters Stewed Oysters available at Ruhlman’s new room opposite the Carver House. All we ask for good fine cut Tobacco is 25c per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhlman
Carver House
Cloths and Goods Arrive at Geo BALV’s Store
Spring styles shown at Geo BALv’s with the boast of not being undersold by C P Henry, grocer. C H Meacham & Co advertise they represent historic insurance firms in the United States and England. Oneida promises quick sales and small profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Balv’s
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Oneida
Geo. Baalu
Cows in Annual Report Show Milk Output
The report notes 22 grade cows on hand a forward-looking total for spring vs 16 last season with 12 giving milk. From those cows 1 200 pounds of butter were produced while 70 hospital inmates drink milk thrice daily. Erie Poorhouse with 10 cows makes no butter. Also mentions spring clothing styles and local retail quotes from P J Bayer and A Ruhlman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Philadelphia Capitalists Seize Control of Columbia Gas Co
A Philadelphia group led by M. Hall Stanton S A Bradley J S Rittenhouse James Mc Manes Joseph J Martin and J E Salter has gained control of the Columbia Gas Company on Franklin street. They have quietly bought stock for weeks and now hold nearly all shares as total capital climbs to 1 million dollars. The company serves Franklin Mercer Meadville and Youngstown Ohio with an extensive plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
M. Hall Stanton
S. A Bradley
J. S. Rittenhouse
James McManes
Joseph J. Martin
J. E. Salter
Columbia Gas Company
Franklin
Franklin, Mercer, Meadville
Youngstown, Ohio
Ice dealer expands Cassadaga stock for summer demand
Ed Clemons purchases about 300 tons of Cassadaga lake ice to supply customers next summer after a partial supply was ruined by high water in Jackson run. He promises pure, top quality ice and urges early orders as flowers bloom.
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Ed. Clemons
Jackson Run
Ten pound boy born at Willie Woodruff’s farm
Spring Creek notes a late arrival of a ten pound boy at Willie Woodruff’s. Dan McCarthy takes Miss Betsey Weed as a housemate. Grange initiates 19 members, with many more expected. Chester Damon reports a scarlet fever death and other illnesses. schools are closed amid disease. Dom Pepro.
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Spring Creek
Willie Woodruff
Dan McCarthy
Betsey Weed
Chester Damon
Grange
Dom Pepro
Bell Bros Introduce 60 New French Latine Patterns
Bell Bros proclaims this week the opening of 60 pieces of new patterns of French Latines in the latest shades and a selection of figures and designs. Price set at 35 cents.
New French Designed Latines Arrive at 15 Cents Per Yard
The American Crown Latines present a full line of new French inspired designs never before produced in American Latines. They are offered at 15 cents per yard.
Fine Bulgarian Curtains in Eight Distinct Styles
The latest Bulgarian curtains in eight styles drape beautifully with Nottingham lace curtains. Call to see them and compare prices from 2.50 to 3.50 per pair.
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Nottingham
Forest County Notes March Weather and Local News
March opens mild with lamb imagery and warnings of severe weather to come. News mention corrections about church construction, visits by Mrs Karns and Mrs Whitcomb, Whitcomb finger injury, Sedden from Oil City, music instruction by Calvin Garber, Marcie Gaber’s visit, C Smith joining Warrenites, and upcoming Dunn Turner meat market. Sojourner notes from Limestone, Hill, West Hickory, Croppill.
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E. V
M. E
V. A. Sedden
Oil City
Little Hickory
Calvin Garber
Marcie Gaber
Tidioute
Mr. C. Smith
Forest County
As Hill
West Hickory
Dunn & Turner
Ned” Myers
Limestone
Sojourner
Marriages in Warren area during February and March 1887
Multiple wedding notices from Warren Jamestown and surrounding towns list couples married in late February and early March 1887. Names include J F Proper and Annie M Jackson. Alfred Wilcox and Clara Honnyessett. John Swanson and Johanna Peterson. Charles Lindblom and Anne Peterson. N J S Anderson and Johanna O Anderson. Wilson Law and Hannah M Phillips. Daniel McCarty and Bessie Mead. Daniel Luke and Mary Runkle.
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Cattaraugus County
Olean
J. R. Olby
L. J. Palmer
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
van Dusen
Brother Peate
Wilcox — Honneysett
Warren
Geo. O. Cornelius
J. P
Alfred Wilcox
Clara Honneysett
N. Y
Charles Lindblom
Anne Peterson
Kane, Pa
McCarty—Mead
Jamestown, N. Y
John Peate
Daniel McCarty
Bessie Mead
Spring Creek
Luke—Runkle
Daniel Luke
Mary Runkle
Clarendon, Pa
Obituaries of Isaac Schutt and Clarissa Blodgett
In Warren on March 5 1887 Isaac Schutt aged 73 died. In Sugar Grove on March 3 1887 Clarissa Blodgett aged 70 died.
Peter Greenland Undertaker Embalmer Profile
Peter Greenland is listed as an undertaker and embalmer at 214 Hickory Street in Warren. The fragment notes his trade and address with no additional details on services or affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
Peter Greenland
Hickory St
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Utter
Cleveland
Hulligan
John
Prince Albert
Geo. Ball
Cutter
D. Mason & Co
Syracuse
Geo. R. Wendling
Munn & Co
Marx
Warren Co.Mitchell & Messner
Brown
Barker
Merritt
Gro. Ball
Pillsbury’s
Goopricu & FiniMan
Souther
Palmer
G. C. Hamilton
Fredonia
Judge Scofield
L. F. Watson
Fred Marck
Fred
D. Shear
New Goods
N. Greenland
Cornelius
Eve
Adam
P. W. Murray
Burgess A. W. Morck
F. B. Stevenson
H. D. Hazeltine
Will Messner
W. C. Watson
J. L. Danforth
John Ensworth
Hal Cobham
Ray Pickett
N. Lund
W. Schnur
W.S. Leffard
Jas. R. King
J. W. Crawford
A. Mintzer
J. R. King
Robt. MacKay
W. S. Leffard
Dana J. Hunt
Fentonville, N. Y
Nellie Morris
Slater
Erie County
R. B. Burns
Meadville
Northwestern Department
Lewis Hall
C. C. Burtch
Lake DeFuniak
Jamestown Journal
Bush
Ridgway
Burkett
Amanda Greeley
Louis Kossuth Greeley
Lowell Greeley
Horace
Chandler’s Valley
Dupree
N. W. Dupree
A. W. Jones
H.S. Lawson
T. J. Johnson
News
Youngsville
Mad Alger
Fred Jackson
Dakota
Fargo
H. L. Mead & Co
Rev. Douglass
Agrelius
Episcopal Church
Dunkirk
Parker-Bowen Company
School Hall
Will
Jackson
Our Savings Bank
Bryant
Commercial College
Buffalo
Thatcher
Jersey City
N. J
Oscar Shutt
May
Maud
Fostoria
Ohio
Reuben Dalrymple
J. A
G. A
B. J. Jackson
Rambler
Clinton
Lee House
Joe
G. G. Davidge
P. F. Bogart
Lodge of Odd Fellows
W. W. Hague
Ludlow
Europe
Ruhlman’s
C. P. Henry
Grocer
Rouse Hospital
California
A. Ruhlman
Carver Mouse
Wwe
Gooprew & Fehlman
J. K. Weaver
Bell Bros
Big Jorn
Proper—Jackson
Ludlow House
P. S. Allen
J. F. Proper
Tionesta
Annie M. Jackson
Warren, Pa
O. H. Hunter & Son
Jacob Keller
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
Schellhammer & Lesser
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