Spring talk and local notes brighten Warren’s pages
Brevities from Warren discuss spring tasks and home life, urge yard cleanup and flower bed prepping, mention crops, rafts on the river, and new local ads. It notes musical instruments for the Warren Musi cal Association, removal of the Helping Hand Building Association, and signs for clothing stores. The Irish-American Benevolent Society parade is announced for St Patrick’s Day, with a poem on the first page. The moon eclipse, religious reading, and entertainment at Will Smith’s Gallery are also mentioned.
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Maud
Chester Park
Warren
Z. K. Eddy & Co
Helping Hand Building Association
Hunter’s Store
H. R. Bartlett & Co
John Kropp
W. C. Rowland
Our Eddy
Poem Promises Heavenly Blessing Amid Nightly Sorrow
Through the clouds and darkness Ever bright and clear Our lonely heart to cheer Earthly pleasures vanish Like the dews of night But Heaven's choicest blessing Shall rest upon the night Jesus shall wipe away our tears and bring hope in sorrow.
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Earth
Jesus
Worthwhile Lecture Caps Final Warren Series
Hon C W Stone presented a scholarly talk on Something Else to a captivated audience. The lecture highlighted restless spiritual yearnings of youth and a nation in flux, praising the Library Association for its role and urging season ticket holders to surrender passes on March 17 for closing accounts.
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C. W. Stone
Library Association
Warren
E. Cowan
Social Society Formed For Private Evenings
A new society was organized last Thursday evening at the Musical Association hall. It numbers over thirty young men and aims for quiet social time biweekly in an inexpensive private setting. G N Parmlee was elected President, Robert Dennison Secretary, L G Noyes Treasurer, J F Wells S M Hall and J H Spencer on the Executive Committee for six months. J H Spencer was named Manager for one month to oversee dancing. The next meeting is Friday March 24 at the Association room from eight to midnight, with meetings every other Friday. A 50 cent per meeting limit applies, Warren residents are barred, but members may invite guests. Delinquent members to pay arrears to L G Noyes. expulsion possible after one month.
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Musical Association Hall
G. N. Parmlee
Robert Dennison
L. G. Noyes
J. F. Wells
S. M. Hall
J. H. Spencer
Association Room
Warren
March Court Hears Guilty Pleas and Fines
Judge Wetmore presided as Hil ler and Kinnear associates led sessions. James Bar rett pleaded guilty to selling liquor without license and paid 50 dollars plus costs. P. W. Mosbleck was fined 200 dollars and costs. Grand Jury urged a new court house not to exceed 75 thousand dollars. Licenses granted include Tavern for Porter Pemberton Sugar Grove Wm. B. Acre Columbus Henry Stevens Columbus H J Miller J H Williams Warren Eating House Wm Ryan Warren.
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Wetmore
Hiller and Kinnear
James Barrett
P. W. Mosbleck
Porter Pemberton
Sugar Grove
Wm. B. Acre
Columbus
Henry Stevens
H. J. Miller
J. H. Williams
Warren
Eating
Wm. Ryan
Mothers Goose to Be Staged for Library Benefit at Roscoe Hall
Warren Library organizers stage Mother Goose at Roscoe Hall on Tuesday night March 21 with forty to fifty participants. Proceeds aid the library and families are urged to attend with children for a lively charity show. Fire swept Glade Run House last Friday destroying all in kitchen and possessions. no insurance, flames consumed furniture and clothing.
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Warren Library
Roscoe Hall
Glade Run
Orren Hook
New Springsuit Styles and Craft Goods Promoted
Leave your order with C McDaniels and get a new springsuit. Latest styles of cloth just received. All kinds of Wax Flower Materials at A W Merck Co. For cuffs bows and neck ties go to C McDaniels. The finest stock of Mouldings for pictures at Will Smith's. All the new spring styles at C McDaniels Warren. A first class Brickmaker apply to Davidson Harmon Warren Pa.
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C. McDaniels
A. W. Merck & Co
Will Smith’s
Warren
Davidson & Harmon
Warren, Pa
Ortrait
Episcopal Church
Letter from Pittsfield defends Mansion House and slams No Whiskey
Pittsfield PA March 10 1876 letter from H Hazzard of Mansion House denounces the No Whiskey piece as false and malicious. He claims no temperance failures or resumed drinking under his management and challenges signatures for slander. The note lists local items about civic events and community updates including posts, depots, and school notes.
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PittsFielp
Pittsfield
H. Hazzard
Mansion House
Good Templars Organized in Pine Grove Lodge at Russellburg
On March 10 1876 G W C T G W Brown from Warren county led a delegation from Youngsville and Warren with the Youngsville band to Russellburg to organize a Good Templars lodge. The 43 attendees approved charter membership and formed Pine Grove Lodge with Rev. Riley named as chair and D W Brodhead as secretary.
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G. W.C. T. G. W. Brown
D. D
Warren County
Good Templars
Youngsville
Warren
Russellburg
M. E. Church
G. W. C. T. Brown
Mr. Brown
D. W. Brodhead
J. J. Taylor
Order of Good Templars
W. C.T
C. E. Cobb
Malvina Clark
W. S
Emmett Russell
W. F.S
J. L. Thompson
W. T
Estella French
W. M
Albert Clark
W.L. G
Eliza Moll
Geo. A. Walkley
P. W.C
T. J. Russell
R. H.S
Eva Young
Loanda Briggs
D. M
Abisha Briggs
Riley
Pine Grove Lodge
D. W. Bropuean
Sec’y
Obituary Notice for Willard F Howard of Warren
Mr Willard F Howard of Warren died last Sunday morning March 12 1876 at age 49 years 11 months and 20 days He was born in Vermont and was paralyzed in his legs and lower body for two years Funeral will be held at the Baptist Church Tuesday at 1 PM Also a local advertisement for George Ball Co promoting clothing hats and suits with prices including a Centennial suit at 7 00 and a silk hat at Broadway Block for 1876
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Willard F. Howard
Warren
Lyman Howard
Frewsburg
N. Y
Vermont
Baptist Church
Nancy Vansile
Tobias Vansile
Vansile
M. E. Church
Curwen Links Childhood Mismanagement to Insanity Rise
In the 1876 Harrisburg State Lunatic Hospital report, Dr. Curwen argues disrupted early discipline breeds mental disorder. He cites schooling as amplifying stress on uneven minds, causing fatigue, headaches and potential bankruptcy of brain and muscle. The piece urges wiser parental care and temperance revival notes follow.
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W.C.T.U
Warren
State Lunatic Hospital
Harrisburg
Curwen
New England
Gloucester
Mass
Reformed Men’s Club
Marblehead
United States
Warren Society Presents Solon Shingle and Rascal Pat
The North Warren society will stage Solon Shingle and Rascal Pat in Roscoe Hall next Thursday evening March 16. The Warren Orchestra provides the music for a benevolent performance expected to fill the hall. Admission is 25 cents to all seats.
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North Warren
Roscoe Hall
Warren
Beech er Copeland Hardware Ad Near Suspension Bridge
Sap pans and a full line of sheet iron and tinware described by Beech er and Copeland at their Warren store near the suspension bridge.
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Beecher & Copeland
Warren, A
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Tooting
Martius
Mars
Geo. Ball & Co’s
Nell
Will Smith
Victor
Court
C . McDaniels
Renee
Parmlee & Henry
Cottecle
Ceereeeeeee Sedvene
E. Wood
Wm. Messner
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D. B. Bernard
G.W. Scofield
Express
Blue T Booth
G. L
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Titusville
Grand Lodge Knights of Honor of Pennsylvania
Erie
Meadville
Point Chautauqua
Wm. Allen
Lottsville
Tionesta
Erie Gazette
F. A. Crandall
John Miller, Jr
W. G. McKean
Oil City
Warren, Clearfield
Forest County
Erie County
F. C. H. Lampe
Ridgway
Helen Martin
Jamestown
Chicago
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Reed House
Wrightsville
Jennie Allan
George Ball & Co’s
Broadway Block
Weston
Portland
Frank Chrsten
George Cova
G. W. K. Crawford
Louisa Clark
James Davison
Sarah KE. Hartson
Levi E. Hartson
F. L. Knap
Johanna Kolberg
H. Krible
D. Layman
E. L. Morrison
D. W. Smith
James Sonne
Maggie Salen
James Vantile
Henry Westfall
Amos Young
Rost. Dennison
P. M
Dime Society
Johnson, White & Co
Robert H. Johnson
Laban Lodge
Burgess’ Block
J. H. Bowman
L. A. Phillips
Norru Star Lopage
C. H. Norges
W.M. G. O. Cornelius
Sec’y. Occidental H. R. A. Chapter
R. Dennison
Y. Ogalala
C. R
H. A. Dunn
Sachem
A. Waters, C
Aa. G. Egbert
Franklin
W. S. McMullan
Geo. W. Allen
Tidioute
Dent
Lansing D. Wetmore
Isaac H. Hiller
Carter V. Kinnear
Sylvester H.davis
Starling W. Waters
Register & Recorder
W.J. Alexander
Rob’t E. Miller Warren
M. Dunham
Enterprise
E.R. Wheelock
J.B. Jennings
Theodore Chase
Pine Grove
Wm. Schnur
E. A. Spencer
T. E. Barnes
Sheffield
G. C. James
Byron Sutherland
Johson’s Exchange
Robert Johnson
S. Burgess
Hilip Byseker
Mr. Yseker
Guy C. Irvine
P. Byseker
WM. A. Greaves
A. Ruhlman
G.L. Friday
P. Lorillard & CO
Lorillard
Flor del Fumar
Seed
Havana
Rose
Daisy
Pearl
Rebecca
Gleaner
Eldorado
Punch and Judy
McCall’s Washing
G. L. Friday
O. C
Atmore
Eley
Coxe
Gd&s
Hall
Water Street
D. F. Anderson
Ludlow House
D. S. McNett
T. W. Menett
Cal
Martin
Coheap Groceries
Treas
Warren Ledger
Sloan
Carver
Johnson’s Exchange
Weeks House
Main and
Taylor Streets
Tamestown,n.y
Eeks Bro’s
Chautauqua Lake
B. B. Hawkes
Jay D, Paul
New York
W. H. Siple
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