Local Springtime Notes From Warren in 1898
In Warren Pennsylvania on March 10 1898 springlike signs appear with robins crocuses and maple sugar. A short court session is set for 10 A M with judges Sandstrom and Weaver, Morrison absent. Arbor Days proclaimed for April 8 and 22 with community choice. Keystone No 19 organizes Youngsville lodge of Keystone Benefit Society with 31 applicants and listed officers. Musical events highlight Miss Harrington and Miss McCray pupils and Fortnightly Club meetings focusing on Guonod Donizetti and Meyerbeer.
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Sandstrom
Weaver
Morrison
Keystone No
G. W. Brown
Youngsville Lodge
Keystone Benefit Society
Odd Fellows Hall
W. D. Kinnear
C. H. Jacobs
M. D. Whitney
J. D. Shannon
Florence Chipman
Lillian Filer
Nellie Newgreene
Ross McKinney
Inside Guardian
E. Spade
E. D. Cady
M. D
M. M. Spade
Lodge
R. B. Stewart
Donizetti
Meyerbeer
City Council Holds Annual Meeting and Budget Adjustments
Regular meeting March 7 reports sewer fund overdrawn by 3355 dollars. Finance Committee tasked to review. Burgess Steber payed 49 dollars in licenses. Engineer Wheelock annual report ordered printed. Treasurer Barnhart 829.29 from state taxes on foreign insurers approved. Haezltine reports 3361.31 in borough funds, bills reduce balance. New council reelects officers: Masterson president Hazeltine treasurer Arnd clerk Schnur borough attorney Perry police judge Smith street commissioner Morris poundmaster. Hydrant inspector duties shifted to street commissioner saving about 100 dollars yearly. Babcock reelected chief of police at 60 dollars monthly. Dickinson and Gilson reappointed at 50 dollars monthly, savings of 10 dollars. Mirror named official paper at 40 dollars yearly. Street railway terms disputed. new ordinance to be drawn for next meeting. Adjourned.
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Burgess Steber
Wheelock
Barnhart
Fire Department
Haezitine
Boro
John Masterson
A. J. Hazeltine
D. A. Arird
Wm. Schnur
H.S. Perry
John Smith
A. Morris
J. F. Babcock
C. W. Dickinson
C. W. Gilson
Mirror
Attorney Rice
Street Railway
Hickory
Laurel
Local tailors offer suits made to order at Warren stores
Warren clothing dealers urge residents to avoid eastern sweatshop goods and buy locally made suits. They claim Warren tailoring yields better quality, supports local workers, and that home production benefits the community, with Jacob Keller offering made to measure suits at Second and Liberty Streets.
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Warren
Cities
Jacob Keller
Second
Liberty Streets
Jacob Keller's Spring Suitings Arrive in Warren Pa
Just received a full line of spring suitings and overcoatings plus black and blue serges by the yard. The spring 98 fashion plate has arrived. Jacob Keller, the Tailor, located at Second and Liberty Streets in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Jacob Keller
Second
Liberty Sts
Warren
Siegfried Firms Restructure Business Operations
The firm of Siegfried & Co dissolves. Drug business to be run by John M. Siegfried and grocery china business by E W Siegfried & Co. Prompt settlement of accounts to aid closing affairs. Yours respectfully February 1 1898.
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Siegfried & Co
John M. Siegfried
E. W. Siegfried & Co
Money to Loan and Baby Carriage Ads in Warren
Money to loan on first mortgages with easy terms offered by Helping Hand Building and Loan Association in Warren. Also a display of baby carriages and go carts by A A Davis and Co at all prices with a promotional note about a full grown baby carriage for 3 dollars.
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Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren, Pa
A. A. Davis & Co
Young Teacher Seeks Unexpired Term in District School
A six month district school term ends soon and a substitute is needed. References supplied. Address L, 313 East street, Warren PA. Also adverts for Keller Tailor styles, White Cloud Flour, and FEHLMAN Bros offerings in China, Glassware, and general stock.
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East Street
Warren
Fehlman Bros
China
Treed with Cash Purchase at Smith and Son's Shoe Store
A shopper paid cash for clocks silverware and hat racks at C Smith and Son's Shoe Store in a local transaction. The sale underscores ordinary consumer purchases at a neighborhood retailer.
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C. Smith & Son
Local Notes Highlight Community Movements and Updates
UIL closed at 79¢ Tiona 89 JoznHomas home from Keller ville. Truman W. Pope dies Concord Tp. Smethport voters elect three women school directors over three men. Conewango B. L. Assn secretary Colvin resumes duties after grip. Mrs G H Leonhart travels to Indianapolis for treatment. Lena McCray visits from Warren. Kane Republican editor L Rogers injured. Mrs W W ParsHall visits Warren. Wall Paper stock at A A Davis Co. Oil City church growth. Sam G Allen heads to Florida for ailing wife. Y M C A secretary Dodge to Warren. Presbyterian Church membership up. Anna Sill goes to New York for millinery. Titusville Plank Road charter surrendered. Erie liquor licenses up. W N Y P RR earnings $730,725 for H2 97. Irene Taylor becomes Cleveland church organist. Largest muscallonge caught in Chautauqua lake. Navy enlistment notices in Erie. A M Thomas bruised returning from Pleasant Tp. Geo W Cogswell burned out near Fredonia. Crawford County licenses favor Democrats. New P & E R R station office in Warren. Jamestown depot opens with tower. J K Ronne to Portland/Seattle. Rev Dr G H Humason’s Duluth church thriving. Mrs Neyhart and Miss Neyhart trip to California. Major Windsors inspects battalion. Hospital news from SuGaARGROVE area. Marriage in Busti. Son born to Mr and Mrs Wade. School director race ends in victory for McLane and Stewart.
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A. A. Davis & Co
Oil City
Sam.g. Allen
Franklin
Florida
Dodge
Warren
Presbyterian Church
Anna Sill
New York
Cecil
Jean Edmunds
Irene Taylor
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue Church
Chautauqua Lake
Cheney Point
Washington
Navy
Erie
U. S
Michigan
A. M. Thomas
Ittell & Son
Pleasant Tp
Geo. W. Cogswell
Fredonia
Titusville
Crawford County
Thomas
In Memoriam Judge Charles H. Noyes Memorials and Court Tribute
The Social Science Club and Warren Public Library Board of Control mourn Judge Charles H. Noyes. Resolutions praise his leadership, devotion, and public service since 1873, noting his editorial calm, literary taste, and multi‑sided contributions to the library, church, schools, and community. A court house tribute mirrors the loss, with Bar Association and local officials lauding his impartial justice, learning, and gracious conduct.
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Social Science Club
Charles H. Noyes
Club
Board of Control
Warren Public Library
Judge Noyes
Struthers
M. E. Church
W. J. Smith
Messrs. O. P. Bush
Chas. A. Peterson
J. O. Messerly
W. D. Hinckley
Hinckley
G. H. Humason
John H. Vincent
Pickett
Dalrymple
Messrs. Marshall
Messenger
Epworth League
League
Court House
Noyes
Sandstrom
Weaver
L. D. Wetmore
Warren Co. Bar Association
All china and decorated ware to be sold regardless of cost
Local sale notice states all china and decorated ware will be sold regardless of cost at FEHLMAN BRO's. The brief item emphasizes strong bar gains at the business, signaling a clearance event.
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Fehlman Bro’s
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending March 9 1898
A list of property transfers filed in Warren and surrounding towns with buyer seller and amounts. Notable entries include J T Danforth to Sam'l E Park Warren for 1 and 0 dollars, C P Bucklin to L L Hunter Tidioute for 1, W H Stevens to Geo Culver Warren for 1,200 dollars, and multiple deeds in Conewango Pleasant Sugar Grove and Columbus with values from 75 to 1,200 dollars.
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J. T. Danforth
Sam’l E. Park
Warren
Nelson P. Curtis
Anthony Margine
Conewango
Paul Kratzer
A. W. Kratzer
Mead
Val. Con
Alice B. Weakley
John G. Lay
Pleasant
Elizabeth E. Anderson
Catherine M. Horn
Ernest Highhouse
Emma J. Zerby
Wm. Helm Etal
C. P. Bucklin
Tidioute
L. L. Hunter
Dan
Fashion’s Fancies and Evening Capes in New York Style
Beautiful evening capes of satin in opera shades feature narrow alternating ruffles of white lace and black mousseline. Leather silk velvet and metal belts rise in popularity with jewel accents. Egyptian cotton coated with silk offers warmth and durability. New buttons in celluloid jet steel and porcelain decorate bodices. For spring, diaphanous fabrics like chiffon and mousseline de soie will be in demand, with all over lace and taffeta remaining popular in shades of cardinal ox blood cherry blues violets greens and plaids. Black dominates millinery blouses street gowns and wraps, with jet fringe and a velvet belt. Ruffle braid trims finish blouses and skirts. An imported black lace gown with spangles over heavy white satin features white chiffon front bodice and diagonal black velvet ribbons.
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Gome
New York Tribune
Novelties in Desk Fittings and Jewel Jewelry Trends
The Jewelers Circular notes pencil cases of gun steel studded with jewels and pompadour combs in shell framed in gold or set with brilliants. French ware desk fittings with dull surfaces and lusterless finishes join trends. Belt fashion rises with summer shirt waists. belts appear in leather velvet metal and silk with jewel accents, including enameled styles.
A Remedy Against Corruption of Voters
A voter urges voters to oppose candidates who spend money to buy votes. The writer argues that once it is seen that buying votes loses more than it gains, the practice will stop and corruption will end. Try it voters.
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EpiTor
Webb farm for sale near Corydon Pa with 200 acres
State Line Elk township near Cory don Pa. The Webb farm offers 100 acres plow meadow and pasture 100 acres woodland and stock free. includes barns 30 by 40 and 40 by 20 tool house 22 by 48 dwelling two stories 24 by 24 two ells grain and wood house 150 grafted fruit trees. For details contact Frewsburg NY resident Jas K Webb. If tenant furnishes stock to feed hay rent lowers.
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State Line
Elk Township
Corydon
Webb
Frewsburg
N. Y
Jas. K. Webb
Country Boys Offered Pittsburg Gazette Watch Premium
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette advertises a nickel stem-winding watch as a premium. Five new subscriptions to the Weekly Gazette, at $5, earn the watch, guaranteed for one year. Two new Daily subscriptions for a year or other term lengths also qualify. Send money and receive the watch by return mail.
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Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Weekly Commercial Gazette
Commercial Gazette Office
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
Public claim notes a tonic named South American Nervine said to cure all stomach weakness and nerve trouble with no failures. Advertises Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren Pennsylvania as sellers claiming immediate relief and life improvement.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Are You Troubled Laxa Tea Cures Headache Claim
Advertises Laxa Tea as a harmless remedy for constipation and sick headache. Claims thorough action and guarantees, with sales through druggists. Includes price points of 10 and 25 cents per package and a free sample.
Latest Wedding Invitations and Programs at the Mall Office
The mall office showcases wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs in neat elegant designs at low prices suitable for brides and event planners.
Society address cards with embossed emblems offered
If you belong to any secret society and want an embossed address card, visit the Matt office to select a design. The notice invites members to obtain a handsomely styled emblem on their cards.
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Matt
Warren's Corn Cure Promises Easy Use and Availability
Easy to Use. Warren's Corn Cure is simple to apply and will not damage fine hose. Try it. Sold at all druggists for 15 cents a bottle.
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Warren
China and decorated ware at very low prices
FEHLMAN BROS offer china and decorated wares at unusually low prices, inviting shoppers to browse their inventory for bargain home goods.
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Fehlman
Local Sheffield O. O. F. elects officers at annual meeting
Sheffield O. O. F. Hall Association elected C. H. Smith as president H. W. Sowle as vice president A Secor as secretary W. P. McClure as treasurer and directors Charley Gibson H. W. Sowle and John Cochran for three years.
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Mancu
Sheffield
O. O. F. Hall Association
C. H. Smith
H. W. Sowle
A. Secor
W. P. McClure
Charley Gibson
John Cochran
Miss Wood
Cleveland
Eva Barr
Thoburn
Barnes
Uncle Tom
Opera House
H. M. Wogan
S. M. Austin
Will Hadden
Dubois
John Hadden
Farmers Tap Taps Open Sugar Season Near Dugall
The article notes farmers in the area tapping trees to produce sugar. It mentions Victor Johnson returning from Mount Jewett after several months, Perry Smith from Westfield visiting home, and local moves including Mr. and Mrs. Priest relocating from William Pier's place to Miles Run. The Weedlock and Sherman families shift into Pier's and McIntyre properties respectively. Alta Price visited Wrightsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Erickson welcome a baby boy while F. Erickson traveled to Kane.
Ohio notary oath endorses Hevil’s Catarrh Cure claim
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., pledges to pay $100 for each case of catarrh cured by Hevil’s Catarrh Cure, sworn before W. Gleason in Toledo in December 1886. Cure claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials promised. Hall’s Family Pills advertised as best.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
W. Gleason
Actien S
Hall
Wall Paper Stock Promises Largest Selection in Warren
W. C. Rowland & Sons advertise the largest and most complete stock of wallpaper in Warren with new designs constantly added. The note urges buyers to examine the stock before purchasing and lists Exchange Block as the location.
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W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowand & Sons
Exchange
Laxa Tea Promoted With Cleaning and Digestive Claims
Laxa Tea cleanses the system aids digestion and relieves constipation and headaches. Sold guaranteed by druggists 10 and 25 cents per package. Also notices carpet cleaning services by Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works in rear of Mansion House with various local pickup points and prompt attention promised.
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Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
Seventy-Seven Cure and Housewares Ad Digest
Seventy-seven Dr Humphreys Specific for grip colds pneumonia. Druggists 25c. Franklin typewriter for sale inquire Maltz office. Dr E Detchon anti diuretic stops nocturnal incontinence. Noyes drug store Warren Pa. Fehman Bros offers Bohemian Venetian glass dinnerware bon bons and vases.
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Humphreys
E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Fehlman Bros
Hunter and Son Dress Fabrics Sale Showcase
The firm presents a wide wash goods display with bargains on case calicoes at 3 to 4 cents, dress ginghams, Orleans Organdies, Marseilles, Art Denims, Percales at 8 cents, solid Silkoline at 5 cents, highlighting deep value and substantial savings across multiple fabric types.
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Orleans
Marseilles
RARE BARGAINS IN SPECIAL FABRICS SALE
Special assortment of Toil du Nord Ginghams Seersuckers Scotch Zephyrs and French Ginghams offered as rare bargains.
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du Nord
Hunter and Swann wed in Jamestown New York
O H Hunter and son announce their wedding to Grace R Swann of Warren Pennsylvania on March 1 1898 in Jamestown by E P Mahoney J P Charles W Hook of Hawkins New York and Grace R Swann of Warren Pa Also reported are 75 year old Mrs James Eagan interred at Mead Township 87 year old L H Pratt of Sugar Grove and 79 year old William R Vinton of Farmington Township with interment in South West Township.
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Lander
E. N. Knapp
H. J. Bishop
Marlow
Clarendon
E. R. Clark
Glade Township
H. A. Braley
A. Putnam
D. B. Peck
Marshtown
E. S. Knapp
Sugar Grove
Miss Hillen Sweeting
Warren
H. P. Greenland
Eagan
Mead Tp
James Eagan
Pratt
L. H. Pratt
Vinton
Farmington Township
H. A. Robinson
William R. Vinton
South West Township
Erie Railroad
United States
Canada
Mexico
Erie
Pacific Coast
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Bank Balance Sheet Fragment with Liabilities and Reserves
The fragment shows items from a balance sheet including loans and discounts, overdrafts, U S bonds, premiums, stocks, banking property, real estate, due from banks, reserve agents, checks, notes of national banks, currency, and a redemption fund. Totals indicate liabilities and reserves but are incomplete.
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U.S
U. S
Ee . Pocic
Aoraeren
Fragmentary OCR Summary of Financial Figures
The text lists scattered numbers including totals and amounts such as 134 60 Total 06$903,476 09 150,000 00 13,000 00 and other unclear figures. No clear entities or context are present to form a complete item.
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California
Hastings
A. A. Davis & Co.’s
Keller
Suilings
UIL
Tiona
JoznHomas
Kellerville
J. F. Kertcher
Truman W. Pope
Corry Fair
Concord Tp
Smethport
Colvin
Conewango B. L. Assoe’n
G. H. Leonhart
Indianapolis
Ella
Lena McCray
Bear Lake
L. Rogers
The
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W. W. Parshall
Rice
Colorado
M. E. Parshall
Glade Run
Titusville & Pithole Plank Road Company
Erie City
Walling
Edinboro
George Metzger
Chicago
J. K. Ronne
Northwest
Portland
Seattle
Fifth Street
Duluth, Minn
Neyhart
Wheeler & Dusenbury
Endeavor
Windsor
Co. I
Penny
Sugaargrove
Horace Mix
Geo. Clark
B. F. Darling
Busti
Fred Frank
Earl
Samuel Wade
Messrs. McLane and
Stewart
Wm. D. Brown
W. M. Lindsey
C. Dinsmoor
W. D. Brown
Messrs
D. I. Ball
W. W. Wilbur
J. H. Donly
Earl Beshlin
H. J. Muse
Jas
Parmlee
LU Wood
Sugar Run
J. M. Kennedy
John Crooks
J. N. Byers
G. N.seguine
Jennie Porter
Carrie Shaw
J. P. Hammond
Corry
J. H. Fry
Russell
Wm. Whaley
Putnamville
Maltz
Iors
Jos
C. H. Hunter & Son
O.h.hunter & Son
Wilkins
John Wilkins
First Lutheran Church
Frreetts
Columbus
Charles Fretts
First National Bank
Eport
Pennsylvania
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J.B. Eddy
F. H. Rockwell
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F. E. Hertzel
Ww. H. Allen
Cofteld
E. A. Finnason
Arbuckles Coffee
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Japan
Rio
Java
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postoffice
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
Penn’a
County of
D. L. Gerould
Nyates
Kideste
Jas.c. Parmler
F. Hoffman
E. T. Hazeltine
Mam
Second St
Anderson & Salyer
Clothiers and
H. S
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Jarvis
Cresco
Eee Tradt
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Ld
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
the Warren Savings Bank
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Yecgne
Warren County
Short Street
T. W. McNett
Aitoreac
Jacos Keller
Kellar
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