Open weathered week brings hum of growth and sales
The Warren M Mail notes a busy week with a Virginius play next Thursday, a new walk by Cohn & Co, cheaper footwear at Northroof's, shade window displays, and a flour sale at Theodore Messner's. Local auctions and sales progress. licenses and duties update. social events include Episcopal supper, and a gashed factory financing update with 14 000 dollars raised. The new borough officers sworn in. march weather hints at early spring but warns against declaring winter over. A fire underwriters meeting is set for Warren on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Ronne
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Oil Creek Association
Baptist Church
Pennsylvania
Southwestern
New York
Fire Underwriters’ Association
Warren
Personal notices from Warren area reflect travel, visits, and local commerce
Local brief mentions include O W Beaty returning from California, Richard Ruchard visiting Albert Kirberger from Germany, Will Rogers home from New York, Miss Nettie Hull visiting Mrs Mead, and Rev P S Allen traveling to Florida. Also noted are a marriage at Torpedo Pa, a new meat market in Warren, a large dry goods sale at Hunters, Lenten services, and petty thefts amid community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Beaty
California
Richard Ruchard
Germany
Albert Kirberger
Harry Isaacs
New York
Nettie Hull
Reno
Mrs. Mead
High Street
Will Rogers
New York City
Alva H. Mann
Erie
J. T. Barker
Bear Lake
W. D. Brown
Stone
H. E. Brown
Smethport
Peter Greenland
Susan O. Hudson
Watkins
N. Y
Neice
W. Cowan
Messrs
L. P. Rogers
James Kitchen
Florida
Rev. Allen
P. W. Goodwill
Clara Beemus
Torpedo, Pa
Squire Cornelius
W.R. Thompson
Russell
D. S. Thompson
Tidioute
Exchange Hotel
Will Allan
John Sill & Co
Bysecker
Hoffman Block
Mr. Hertzel
Gus Mull
John Lauffer
Hickory Street
Warren County
Hunter’s
Trinity Memorial Church
Wheeling
Robert Blum
Order
U. S
Titusville
J. Kropp
L. A. Rogers
East Street
Rogers
Town Council Praised for Prudent Sewer Management
The council is commended for economical handling of the sewer program. It notes progress has been gradual and affordable, with a call to complete existing work and add lateral sewers on east west streets to connect contiguous residents.
Warren as a manufacturing hub prospects and capital calls
The piece argues Warren offers wood timber water power and rail access for factories. It notes high rents but abundant capital for cheaper buildings and mentions foreign proposals for new manufacturing firms. Local public spirited men have tried to raise several thousand dollars, hoping for success as these ventures would be profitable and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Mirror attack on County Commissioners in Robertson case
The passage defends county officials against Mirror criticism for attempting to collect debts from Robertson. It states the Mirror acted out of taste, while the commissioners fulfilled their legal duty to protect the county. After legal review the goods were surrendered to avoid harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Jersey
Mirror
March Court Disposes Of A Range Of Cases
A Warren court docket lists verdicts and sentences across multiple offenses. Notable outcomes include John Foss fornication and bastardy continued on oath, E W Robertson guilty on simple assault and pointing firearms, and burglary case James Messenger sentenced to one year. Several defendants were not pros or not guilty with costs assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wade
Justin Luce
John Foss
Susie Spice
Fred Fisher
E. W. Robertson
Same
E. Harvey
Lee McMullin
James Messenger
Jack Lind
B. Anderson
James Ryan
Fred Baker
Martin Garvey
L. Davis
J. E. Breitenstein
W. A. Hyatt
J. L. Acomb
Warren
Fifth Street
Peter Goodwell
Crawford County
Chub Albaugh
Grand Jury Report for Warren County March Sessions 1886
The Warren County Grand Jury reports twelve true bills four not true and one borough incorporation for Bear Lake township. It commends court offices jail and hospitals condition while noting jail roof leaks and water intrusion issues. Foreman R E Miller signs off praising Dr Curwen and staff at Warren Hospital for the Insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Quarter Sessions
Warren County
Grand
Warren Co
Freehold
Bear Lake
Sheriff’s
Rouse Hospital
Warren Hospital
Druggists and Liquor Sales Rule in Acomb Trial
Judge Brown issues an opinion limiting druggists from selling liquor as a beverage. Unmixed alcohol is lawful without a prescription only if not intended for drinking. Medicines may include wine or spirituous liquors but not when used as beverages. Liquors require prescription and cannot be sold for drink, even with a physician's prescription. The ruling broadly bans beverage sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acomb
Brown
Burchfield At Warren Hotel Revisited
The Warren Hotel crowd notes C J Burchfield of Erie as a deputy in the Revenue office under Walther. He was not one of Bill Scott’s customs clerk appointees and was later bounced by Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Burchfield
Erie
Warren Hotel
Bill Scott
Customs
Revenue Office
Walther
Sterling Java coffee touted for uniform quality by Boston firm
Arrangements with 8 B Shepleigh Co of Boston, an early coffee house, will ship weekly Sterling Java in air tight cans to preserve strength and flavor. The dealer Bayer, Grocer, promotes this premium coffee for a delicious cup with consistent quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. B. Shepleigh & Co
Boston
United States
Frederic Warde Stars in Virginius at Library Hall
Review notes Frederic Warde’s portrayal of Virginius earns high praise from Harrisburg Telegraph. Audience recalls and strong company support mark last week’s Opera House performance as a triumph, while Siberia and Skipped by the Moon receive mixed reception. Warde’s future shows, including Thursday night, promise a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Warde
Virginius
Harrisburg
Opera House
Warde
Siberia
Warren Divides into Two Election Districts
Voters in Warren have created two districts split by Hickory street. The western district will hold elections at the Struthers Hose house with George S. Davis as Judge of Election, B. Clawson and J. W. Crawford as Inspectors, and C. L. Beck as Assessor. The first district, appointed by the Court, names F. M. Knapp as Judge of Election, Frank Loomis and W. H. Macdonald as Inspectors, and Geo. H. Ames as Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hickory Street
Struthers Hose House
George S. Davis
F. M. Knapp
Frank Loomis
W. H. Macdonald
Geo. H. Ames
Seed Order Discount Notice From Farmers Club
J P Samuelson states members can order seeds from Sibley and Co with 20 to 25 percent discount off catalogue prices. Members sending cash and orders by March 20 will receive seeds by the last Saturday of the month, with late orders distributed at Warren. March 3 quotations list clover at 7.10 per bushel and Timothy at 2.15, with 20 cent extra per 2 bushel bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Warren
Clover
Timothy
J. P. Samuelson
George Ball’s Mammoth Store Shows Bottom-Price Stock
The public is urged to inspect Mr. George Ball’s store, the largest in the region, where stock has been purchased to offer bottom prices. Ball states his guarantees and backs offers with strict adherence to promises, inviting customers to visit the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball
New Chautauqua at Griffiths Point Sold to Sine Jones
Sine Jones of Jamestown bought The New Chautauqua at Griffiths Point. Dr Townsend will lead the spiritual side while business men fund the venture, aiming for profit. The move may harm Old Chautauqua, a likely purpose of the restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith’s Point
Sine Jones
Jamestown
Townsend
Jones
Jamestown Micro scopical Club and Local Developments
County notes describe Jamestown flourishing micro scopical club and a proposed Jamestown fire patrol to save property. Others cite Kinzua oil distillation patent by J C Fuller, Corydon appoints Frank E Wills as P M March 1, and Dunkirk running expenses at $10 090 30. Grand Valley oil activity grows, and Jo Jo near Kane reports rapid town development with twenty five occupied buildings and stumps on a plank road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Dunkirk
Edinboro
Omera Groger
Venango County
Franklin
Parker, Nelson & White
Weed
Kinzua
Wilson
Clarion County
Foxburg
St. Petersburg
Clarion
Derrick Meadville
Francis Murphy
J. M. Kepler
Forest Democrat
John A. Proper
Proper
Jo- Jo
Kane
A Kind Invitation From C A Lund Merchant Tailor
C A Lund on Hickory street announces new spring cloths arrived and offers custom made garments. Overcoats coats pants vests and suits are made to order in fine style at surprisingly low prices. Visit No 212 Hickory street. 31 C A Lunp, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Lund
Hickory Street
Local merchants tout spring stock and bargains in Warren
George Ball and Jacob Keller promote new spring lines of suits and pantaloon patterns. J K Ronne's offers bargains on merchant tailoring while Oneida Market and Gro. Batt advertise goods. Sweet Orr workwear promises durable pants and overalls at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Gero. Ball
Northu Roor’s
J. K. Ronne
Warren
Nelson Greenland’s Furniture Ware Room Advertises Vast Selection
All are invited to inspect Nelson Greenland’s Furniture Ware Room in Exchange Block. The large showroom features parlor and chamber suites, book cases, music cabinets, sofas, mirrors, willow works, and new reclining rockers. A black walnut parlor suite at 33 dollars is highlighted. Greenland also operates a first class undertaking establishment with an electric bell for 24 hour orders and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Greenland
Greenland
Thompson Hill Pupil Attendance Honor List
The following pupils have not been absent or tardy for the term ending Feb. 24 1886. Clarence Braley Jas Ruland Jennie Ruland Florence Braley Herbert Putnam Henry Muntz Everett Clark Mabel Clark Lennis Hinsdale Merlin Hinsdale Mary Foster Lillie Ellis Susie Thompson Bertha Wilson. Mrs Ciara Tompson, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hill
Clarence Braley
Jas. Ruland
Jennie Ruland
Florence Braley
Herbert Putnam
Henry Muntz
Everett Clark
Mabel Clark
Lennis Hinsdale
Merlin Hinsdale
Mary Foster
Lillie Ellis
Susie Thompson
Bertha Wilson
Ciara Tompson
Local appointments teased for Galbraith successor
An Erie correspondent lists possible Republican candidates to succeed Judge William A. Galbraith as President Judge including Henry Souther S M Brainerd John P Vincent and Samuel A Davenport among others noting Galbraith’s strong record. Ep March thanks for donations and hospitality extended to the column readers and to Mrs Lorando McKinney. The notices end with local ads touting Gro Balls store rubber boots and ventilation features at a cash shoe shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Conneautville Courier
William A. Galbraith
Henry Souther
S. M. Brainerd
John P. Vincent
Samuel A. Davenport
Judge Galbraith
Irv ington News Notes Big House Fire and Local Happenings
Irvington reports a severe Friday night fire that destroyed Rick Donovan's Hotel and the D A V P R R depot along with Jackson's billiard room and the skating rink. The blaze started from a defective flue. the barn at Junction House survived with hard work. Local groups grow with 100-member school, 21-member Prohibition Club, and a lecture by Rev. Babcock. Theodore Nelson plans Pacific migration. Dr William Irvine improves. mail route from Oil City to Salamanca begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Babcock
Prohibition Club
Theodore Nelson
Pacific
William Metzgar
William A. Irvine
McKim
Oil City
Salamanca
Dunn’s Eddy
John Wilson
Margaret Thompson
N. J. Thompson
Hickman
Rev. Reil
Omaha
Davies
Sugar Grove
Rick Donovan
Jackson
M. Schwing
Warren
William Mayne
Rick
Donovan
Peculiar Town Notes Progress and Local Tensions
Local residents discuss odd happenings in the town and urge Council action.Marcus Agrelius begins a $6000 brick block near the post office. Henry Mead plans Westward departure. postmaster W J Davis 2d earns praise. Hotels face license limits. opposition to new licenses grows. hotels Gregory and Garfield feature sturdy stables and heated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mead
John D
W. J. Davis
Garfield
C. H. Gregory
Schellhammer & Lesser of
Warren
Wrightsville News Notes and Local Meetings
Wrightsville reports survey work on the gas line headquarters at P. L. Wrights and a second route toward Warren Co. Mrs. Bush returns from Waterford visiting relatives. Wright & McArthur forms after Ed Sweetland sells stake. Mead’s school closed. Gunning praised with a gold pen. WC T U to entertain March 12. Sewing Society decorates Burns’ study. Miss Morrison from Tidioute arrives April 1. J W Smith considers Mrs Judd house sale. Mate Wright home from Warren. No Reservation Sales at Hunter’s for fourteen days after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Marco
Civil Engineers
P. L. Wright
Warren Co
Wright & McArthur
Miss Morrison
Tidioute
Burns
Sewing Society
J. W. Smith
Local notices mix obituary, marriages and town events
Garland veteran Mrs. Ross buried. Lumber mills resume. winter good for timber. Mike Shean and Ellen Hathaway wed at Jamestown. License likely scarce in June. Andrews Hall club party praised with Pittsfield band. Lupus & Davis noted for quality meat. Seminary terms and school entertainments reported. Grace Burroughs and Mrs. Martin ill. Loss Peterson suicide shocks town. Stright Vermilyea dissolve. new atlas promo at Condy’s. Dr Bouton sells building. Mainwaring buys house. ice outing enjoyed. Opera House attendance tepid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Andrews’ Hall
Pittsfield
Lupus & Davis
Local social and business notes mix through midweek meeting
Marca 6 I O G T news reports a well attended lodge meeting and a sunlit moment for Mr. Dixon. Free Methodist protracted meeting continues. Barnes Bros. gasper well shown, while Charlie Nobles nurses a knee at Tom Farnsworth's. A. A. Davis & Co. advertises spring wallpaper stock and Theodore Messner's $1.25 flour promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marca
Charlie Nobles
Tom Farnsworth
T. Farnsworth
John Snapp & Co
Marriages in New York and Pennsylvania 1886 notices
Several marriage notices from February and March 1886 in Jamestown and nearby towns list couples and their birthplaces or residences. Notable pairings include Joseph B. Sweeting and Sadie M. Walters in North Warren, J C Dirham and Anna Mettler in Busti, Herbert Jenkins and Emma Lane near Falconer, E A Gregory and Emma Weatherby in James Town, Michael J. Sheahan and Ellen Hathaway in Jamestown, Willie C DeJean and Minnie Greeley in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeting—Walters
North Warren
W. W. Painter
Joseph B. Sweeting
Sadie M. Walters
Glade, Dirham
Mettler
Busti
N. Y
H. M. Burns
J.C. Dirham
Chandler's Valley
Anna Mettler
North Clarendon
Jenkins—Lane
Falconer's
Bride
P. Burroughs
Herbert Jenkins
Farmington, Warren Co
Emma Lane
Ellicott
Gregory — Weatherby
Jamestown
John Peate
E. A. Gregory
Lander
Emma Weatherby
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren M Mail
Home Matters
Northroof’s
A. A. Davis & Co
Theodore Messner’s
Geo. Ball
E. T. F. Valentine
Cogswell & Titus
Oneida
O. H. Hunter & Son’s
E. N. Smith
High St
Bairstow’s
Rankin
Pickett
Jamieson
John
Sam Hook
Glade
Oregon
J. L. McWilliams
A. C. Guertin
Aleck McKee
Wardwell
Union Oil Co
Dr. Baker
McKee
Glade Run
Geo. Titus
Corry
Hunter's
Northrop’s
Morrison
Franklin News
J. K. Ronne’s
Gero. Ball’s
Queer
March Court
Bayer, Grocer
J. C. Fuller
Corydon
Frank E. Wills
Grand Valley
Bowen
C. Stuart
Youngsville
Nebraska
Kansas
B. Frankall
St. Marys
Elk County
D. W. Brodhead
Judge Church
Meadville
Frank Leslie
Illustrated
I. B. Gara
C. A. Lunp
Geeorge Ball
Geo. Ba's
Gro. Batt’s
Rome
Geo. Bau’s
Gro. Bau’s
Lorando McKinney
H. G. All
Gro. Ball’s
Cash
CO. P. NoneyRor
Irvington
Grace Burroughs
Martin
Union School
Gerhing
Loss Peterson
Mar
W. Haggerty
Dakota
McGrew
Whitney
Stright & Vermilyea
O. H. Stright
Condy’s
Matt
Sheffield
Bouton
F. D. Austin
Mainwaring
Jacob Younger
Geo. Dickinson
O. H. Hunter & Son
Goodman & Co
Variety Hall
Stein:bach
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, PA
Farnsworth Siding
Theodore Messner
Toil du Nord Chambrays
White Goods
Mary Juliette Foreman
James Foreman
Foreman
J. Guy
Annie Payne
J. G. Ruhl
Clarendon
FE. P. Foreman
T. W.mcnett
A. L. Noel
Proprietress
Hickory and
Water Sts
Methodists Methodist Society
Olney & Bean
Marathon
Buenos Vista County
Iowa
Commercial College
New Hoffman Block
G. B. Munn
P. O
Balming CO
T. W. McNett
Weatin Undertaking
Wriakm
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