Local Warren Businesses Advertise Services And Professionals
An aged, fragmentary list promotes hotels, attorneys, notaries, a meat market, and a beer dealer in Warren Pennsylvania. Advertised are D M Davis’s new hotel with first class meals and bar, several lawyers including Brown Ball and Clark Noyes, notaries, a liquor seller, and P V Murray as physician, with office and residence details and requests for patronage.
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D. M. Davis
Warren
Davis House
Corner Market
Short Sts
H.N. Crandall
Prop. Warren
Notice of Mercantile License Tax in Warren County
The notice lists dozens of merchants and tradesmen in Warren County Pennsylvania subject to mercantile and other license tax for 1880. It names Bartlett & Rogers. Morck & Co. Parmice & Henry. Miss S T Daggett. A Ruhiman. D M Gross & Bro. George Ball & Co. Beecher & Copeland. Messner & Co. and many others with their respective class amounts. The long roster includes retailers of dry goods, groceries, clothing, drugs, meats, furniture, millinery, hardware, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania
Bartlett & Rogers
W Morck & Co
Parmice & Ilenry
S T Daggett
Ruhiman
M Gross & Bro
George Ball & Co
Beecher & Copeland
Messner & Co
Charles P Henry
J Davis
Cogswell
Waters
Brown & Friend
Leonhart, Groceries
Saibanes
Union Co-Operative Cigar Manufac- Facloty
Cialis
Cnce Covonssensisnennes
John Kropp
Greenland Bro’s
Ketterer
SH Briggs
A Davis & Co
J H Davis
Sheller
Honess
A P Gillmore
Minizer & Co
JT Davis
A Ruhiman
Grossetburg & Co
Offer
Henry Fuellhart
John Siggins
Jennings & Ryan
SH Evans
M McConkey
Smith & McIntyre
G T Barker
JC Long
C Kemble
FA Segerdahl
Eacceeese Danning Bro’s
J S Younie
R'Wheelock
W Harrington
J Phillips
H Mix & Co
P Miller
A Martin
Boots
Is Life Worth Living 2? A Discussion on Purpose and Hope
The essay argues life is worth living for many, citing pursuit, love, duty, and faith. It says success varies, but conscious noble character and love give life meaning, with a call to find purpose through virtue and trust in a good God and immortality. A later anecdote shows a young woman seeking a path for women, and counsel encourages marrying and becoming a strong home-maker to benefit others.
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Mr. Curtis
Mr. Greeley
Mr. Maliock
Professor Mivart
Mr. Mallock
Prof
Mivart
Mallock
J. G. Holland
Miss Dickinson
Scottish minister warned against preaching modern sins
A Scots church tale describes a young minister who preaches on present sins, prompting the beadle to advise caution. The elder begs him to avoid condemning contemporary faults, arguing that congregations prefer ancient sins of patriarchs to current misdeeds.
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Gehazi
Esther
Scotland
Sexton
Beadle
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Expecting Impossibilities For Pastors And Congregations
A pastor faces unreasonable demands for timely pastoral calls as congregants assume he senses illnesses and needs only a word from him. Dr Deems compares this to physicians and undertakers receiving payment, noting pastors must be invited and informed, while many church members linger as dependent stragglers rather than active soldiers in the sacramental host.
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Deems
Sunday Magazine
Mrs. B
Mr. C
Barber Quip On Conviction Sparks Sharper Wits
A wry saying about a barber being open to conviction and his razor needing sharpening. The line suggests quick wit and readiness to respond to criticism.
A Lady on Gymnastics and Daily Bathing
A Lapy Physician argues against gymnastic mania and overzealous bathing. He warns exercise can harm health, favoring moderate calisthenics and regular baths, with emphasis on air, hygiene, and gentle routines for lasting wellness.
Quiet cremation sparks future use in public life
A Pittsburg woman was cremated in Washington with little publicity and no observers. The piece argues cremation will grow in popularity for sanitary reasons, claims new crematories will rise near New Orleans and Chicago, and urges the right to choose disposal methods within public welfare limits.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Lemoyne
New Orleans
Chicago
Manchester
England
N. Y
Worcester Man Demonstrates Dog Responding to Telephone
Mr. E S Knowles of Worcester Massachusetts tested his telephone line with a setter dog. Placing the device to the dog's ear he commanded Come, Jim, come to the stable. The dog dashed to the stable in under five minutes, proving the line's quick reach from a stable three quarters of a mile away.
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E.S. Knowles
Worcester
Mass
Jim
Senator Conkling Skips Daughter’s Wedding
Gossip says Conkling did not attend his daughter's wedding because she refused to invite him and showed clear disinterest. It is claimed she resented him since before the marriage due to scandals and troubles he brought into the family.
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Senator Conkling
Zinc on Stove Coals Cleans Stove Pipe Claim
An old exchange asserts placing zinc on coal will clean the stove pipe. The vapor is said to decompose soot by chemical action. Proponents claim it works every time, though reports vary by tester.
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An Exchange
No young woman attire praised by sensible man in change
A quoted observation extols plain neat modest dress for young women, arguing that simple attire with little ornament suits a sensible man. The remark reflects social norms about female presentation and propriety in the period.
Feminine Fashions Trend in Spring Styles and Materials
The article outlines evolving fashion trends with a preference for mantillas over paletots, growing use of panniers, and revived lute string ribbons. It notes larger bonnets, beaded passementeries, gypsy hats, and varied dress fabrics, including basques, double skirts, and multi material gowns, plus violet palettes and cashmere braid accents.
The White House Guest Cards and Social Inequality
Mary Clemmer notes that presidential invitation cards, rare in earlier administrations, carry social weight and command. She observes women rushing to acquire Paris gowns, the toil of dressmakers, and contrasting lives of two young women sharing one pink robe, highlighting stark disparities and human endurance.
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White House
Mary Clemmer
Paris
Emma
Paradise
Diamonds of Egypt Come to Sherman Daughters in Four Sets
The magnificent necklace gifted by the Khedive of Egypt, valued at 200000, was held in trust in New York and Washington, then returned to Gen. Sherman. He passed the stones to his four daughters Minnie Sherman Fitch Ella Sherman Lizzie Sherman and Rachael Sherman who now own four complete diamond suits each worth at least 75000.
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Khedive of
Egypt
Fitch
Gen. Sherman
Cincinnati Inquirer
Congress
New York Custom House
Washington
Gen
Minnie Sherman
Ella Sherman
Lizzie Sherman
Rachael Sherman
Sherman
Underground Wires Adopted in Major Cities
The Paris network has no above ground telegraph lines, with 39 miles buried in pipes and 80 miles in sewers. London uses the same method. Philadelphia has begun placing wires underground in pipes filled with oil for better insulation.
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Paris
London
Philadelphia
Jones Reflects On Peace Of Mind Amid Pressure
Jones says it is very difficult to keep peace of mind when people thrust pieces of their own upon you. The remark highlights the strain of outside interference on personal balance.
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Jones
Postcard Humor and Wit on Social Scene
A collection of humorous vignettes and sayings on manners, fashion, politics, and daily life. Jokes about skim milk, Sundays, street women, church pews, ballots, and a pastor’s farewell sermon mix with pithy quips about husbands, wives, and homely men, all set in a clipped old newspaper voice.
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Patrick
Higginsworth
Congress
Rochester Herald
Massachusetts
M’ria
Rev. C
The Humble Peanut in Virginia and North Carolina
The article explains peanut growth in Virginia counties Southampton Surry Prince George Nansemond Sussex Isle of Wight and Currituck North Carolina noting Nansemond and Isle of Wight as leading for flavor and size It cites a crop year from October 1 to September with last year’s harvest around 900000 bushels Norfolk handling 600000 at about 1 per bushel and Virginia’s projected 1,000,000 plus Currituck quota. one acre yields 60 to 100 bushels making peanuts profitable for farmers.
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North
Virginia
Southampton
Surry
Prince George
Nansemond
Sussex
Isle of Wight
Peninsular
Princess Anne
Norfolk
North Carolina
Currituck
Isle of Wright
Old Virginia
N.C
Perfectly Sound Blood and Liver Remedies Trusted by Merchants
A 1876 testimonial from M G Knapp of Allegheny Bridor praising Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic for wife’s dyspepsia and liver disease. The letter claims cures across numerous ailments and notes wide local distribution by Wells & Noyes and other regional merchants.
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Allegheny Bridor
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N. Y
M. G. Knapp
Fenner
Wells & Noyes
A. W. Morck & Co
Warren, Briggs & Russell
Russellburg
Johnson & Friday
North Warren
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Attorneys AT Law
Warren, PA
S.T. Allen
WM. Swanson
O. F. Hoffman
F.M. Knapp
Perry D. Clark
J. M. Davies
Office Water Street
Suspension Bridge
High St
Marly
Verback
C. P. Henry
Dinsmoor & Cable
Water Street
Seofeld
Warren Pa
Dinsmoor
Jas. Cable
F. M. Knapp
Alien’s Block
Eddy & Co’s
Tanner House
High Street
Court House
Evans
R. B. Stewart
Hazeltine & Davis’ Drug Store
Hickory St
Union School
Lvatm
Crandall
Johnson’s Exchange
Brown & Ball
Oice
Beatty Block
First National Bank
W. D. Brown
D. I. Ball
D. N. Ball
G. H. Leonhart
Meat Market
A. Cogswell
Front Street
Parmice & Henry’s
Cretotere
P. Vv. Murray
Corner Water
Tckory
Merck & Co
Carver House
William Schnur
Morck’s Jewelry
Front St
Atttorney At Law
Secnd Street
Warren Savings Bank
Wilbur & Miles
Morck’s
W. W. Weilbdr
M. Miles
D. J. Hodges
Amece Water Street
Messner & Trushel
Sextus Keller
Smith’s
Second Street
Juneus R. Clark
H. Noyes
Clark & Noyes
Brown & Stone
Varran Dao
RUEEY
H. E. Brown
Notary Public
R. Brown
W. Stone
C. C. Thompson
Tidioute
Warren County
Central Block
Hickory Street
Agent School House
Rowland
B. F. Holl & Son
Third St., Phila
William St
New York
Craeeeeeelo
Rae
Hertzell & Co
Hutter
Hall & Dunn
McNett & Son
Messner
Lesser
Wood & Thomas
Platte
Fitsgerald
Struthers, Weiss & Co
Clark, Morse & Co
JK Weaver
James Clark, Jr. & Co
Stewart& Barron
de Forest Weld
Pine Grove
Thomas Omara
Grea and Dry Goods
Chaffee
LL Brennesholtz
WM Dawson
E Coliman
Dstrong
Curtis & Gillett
Scott & Allen
L Simon
Mabie & Hunter
Dry Goods
Boots Ovartee Poorman
Reynolds
Crockery
Dunn
David McCall
Fuellhart
Gibbs
Taompseon
Caeseennen
EA Baldwin
Cochener
Brokenstraw
John Anderson
Yasse Veyaseenic
Joseph Evans
Midesdasiace
Shannon
Masterson
Iarnouttierers Deskenst Cite Iscecsnn
George Kolifrat
E M Conrey
Foo J Cooney
H Metzgar
Freehold
Wright
Boots AG Sob
Fritts & Co
Mather
Bordwell
Sweetland
Davis, Hammond & Wilcox
C'T Bordwell
W C Hale
Putnam & VanTassel
A V Jones
Hodges & Clark
Briggs & Russell
E. C Moll
EM Clapp & Co
Rockwell & Co
White & Co
Sheffield
Horton, Crary & Co
AL Phillips
LE Branch & Co
CH Lamkin
Eldred
Wood Bro’s
Thompson
Kinzua
S Green
J H King
Corydon
White
Columbus
ES Royce
George Yates
Crosby
H Muzzy
Blakesley
H L Rowe
Ci & F
M Rowe
W Francis
E Webber
Spring Creek
Baker
Garceion
Eldred & Cummings
Pittsfield
Morris
Connelly
I A Whitney
Youngsville
W Agrelius
S Kinnear
Belnap & Blodgett
McKee
Mead & Jackson
Philip Mead
John D Mead
John
Mead
G McKee
M Alger
O F Johnson
W Hawks
M Boardman
R Curtis
Dunn & Turner
Dry Groods
Ies
Masterson, Groceries
Conewango
W H Jewell
RA Lewis
Seether Erra di
Babcock
Johnson, White & Co
Morian
Dunham
Sugar Grove
J Guignon
McDonald & Co
P Harris
A Scott
Haggerty & Davis
Farmington
J H Houghnot
A W Morck
Chamberlin
Warren W F Weeks
Warren Frank Metzgar
Harrison
Benjamin Marsh
Charles Shaw
Julia A Acocks
McIntyre & Langworthy
D Green
Jacob Gray
D Bucklin
O Hadley
M Hanchett
G Mead
Triumph
David Wiggins
Rick Donovan
South West
J Wiggins
Hazeltine
Emery Davis
Fulton
Philip Leonhart
Martin Schaeffer
Fred Baltzinger
George H Leonhart
Charles Schwing
M Gitzgerald
W R Rhodes
Jerome Hyatt
George Jones
Mead, Warren
J.d.james
Mercantile Appraiser
Sarah I. C. Whittlesey
Ween
Bourquin
L Acomb
Charles Springer
E Coltman
Howard
Variety Hall
Bairstow
Fisher
Anna E. Dickinson
Feminine Fashions
Mrs. Fitch