Home Matters and Local Notices in Warren March 22 1887
The Warren Mail lists prompts to act now with Easter cards on deck and job printing at the Mar office. Spring began March 21. F H Rockwell plans to add to his home. Farmers Club meets at Court House Saturday. Shakespeare Club reads Richard II at M Mead’s. Beecher and Copeland sell hardware stores to Willard White & Co with Fred P Hue as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
F. H. Rockwell
Farmer’s Club
Court House
Marz
Father Innocent
Shakespeare Club
Warren
Clarendon
Willard White & Co
Fred P. Hue
Personal Notices and Local Happenings in Warren
Residents and visitors named include F. A. Hall, Dinsmoor, P. E. Sonne, C. W. Sersall, Charlie Crandall, Mike Ball, and Judge Brown with travels to Bellefonte and Cincinnati. Community updates cover church, literary events, new business ventures, admissions of illness, a Gilmore concert, a death, electricity plans, and housing changes. The item notes YWCTU entertainment, a Mozart Society class, and court news involving Judge Scofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hall
South
Dinsmoor
Williamsport
P. E. Sonne
Syracuse
Metropolis
C. W. Sersall
Charlie Crandall
New York
Warren
Mike Ball
Philadelphia
Judge Brown
Bellefonte
Lenten Services at Trinity Memorial Church Warren
Fifth week of Lent schedule lists lectures on The Fourth Commandment Obedience and Holy Communion Meditation plus Passion Sunday sermon The Church in Holy Writ and its early form with a Work Lecture and a Fifth Commandment observance reading at 4 15 p m 7 30 p m and 10 30 a m services March 22 23 25 27 and 29 details provided for each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Memorial Church
Warren
Il A. m
Peas
Bradford Policeman Arrested Over Vosburg Case
Policeman Trucks of Bradford was arrested on a maltreatment charge involving young Vosburg of Warren connected to his death in the Bradford jail. The complainant is Vosburg’s uncle W A Hall, with lawyers A B Richmond and Frazine Wiggins. Bail was posted for his court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Policeman Trucks
Bradford
Young Vosburg
Warren
W. A. Hall
Vosburg
A. B. Richmond
Meadville
Frazine & Wiggins
Town Booms and Busts Reflected in Penny Press
A Titusville Herald note dismisses rumors of decline. It argues property values and rents hold, people moving west aside. asserts the town remains on par with peers and that oil wealth and business will restore vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Titusville Herald
All Gammon
Local column dispute over borrowed verse attribution
The Mirror corrects readers about an item attributed to its editor, noting the piece titled pome was not written by the Mirror editor. The neighboring paper retorts with a tongue in cheek defense, arguing the line was borrowed rather than stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mai
The
Mirror
Nottinghams Laces and Screens New Stock
Advertises new novelties in Nottingham laces and screens in white cream and colors. Mentions O. H. Hunter & Son oyster room opposite the Carver House and C P Henry grocer offering to duplicate all quotations from other dealers. Oneida Market claims to be one of the finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
O. H. Hunter & Son
Ruhlman
Carver House
C. P. Henry
Grocer
Oneida
Widow Elizabeth Clemons of Warren Died Suddenly at 69
Mrs Elizabeth Clemons widow of Thomas Clemons of Warren died suddenly last Wednesday morning March 16 1887 at age 69 After years of rheumatism she felt breast pain and died near midnight The funeral was held Saturday Rev Rankin officiating She was born in England and came to this county at age 12 She married Thomas Clemons in 1836 Mr Clemons died March 16 1872 Their death dates coincide with the anniversaries of both spouses’ passing She leaves a large family and many friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Clemons
Warren
Thomas Clemons
Allie
Josiah
Preston
Mary Smith
Madison
Wisconsin
Rankin
Clemons
Elizabeth Holt
Peter
Holts
England
Thos. Clemons
Mr. Firth
J. Akers
Bronson
J. White
Isaac Walliams
Green
E. Morse
Cooly
Ladies Aid Society
F. J. Morrison
No. School
W. C. Arthur
North Warren
T. H. Russell
G. P. Mead
H. Ella Mead
Bripeet
Burglars Strike Warren County Treasurers Office and Local Stores
Last Thursday night an attempted burglary hit the Warren County Treasurer's Office with the vault doors damaged and the money box untouched. Separately the Schermerhorn machine shop was robbed of tools. Friday night Briden baker Bros store and Humphrey's market also burglarized. Police arrested two petty thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Court House
Yates
Bridenbaker Bros
Humphrey’s
Three Men Arrested After Treasurers Office Burglary
Report from Kane states three men were arrested last night in connection with a burglary at the Treasurers office here. No further details are available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Old Papers for Sale at Mai Office
Classified item notes old papers for sale at the Mai office offering very cheap prices in a brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Marie Prescott to star in Pygmalion and Galatea at Library Hall
Warren audiences will see Marie Prescott in the three act comedy Pygmalion and Galatea on Wednesday March 23 with a strong supporting cast. The week also features Kellar the magician performing Friday and Saturday March 25 and 26 at the Comedy Theatre, drawing crowds and praise from New York sources. Gilmore's Band makes its Warren debut Tuesday March 29 with soprano Letitia Fritch. the Boston Globe notes high praise for the ensemble and soloists in a performance lauded for vivid music and refined execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
George Elliott
Shakespeare
L. P. Rogers
G. G. Mead & Co
High Street
N.K. Wendlebee
Gilmore
Library Hall
Warren
M. Caryl
P. & E. Railroad
Buffalo
Erie
Warren Electrical Light Company
Thompson- Houston Electric Light
Mozart Society
Brierly
Siegfried
John F. Davis
Averill
New York
Neill
Nixon
H. P. Hunter
Phelps
W. B. Weed
Frank Loomis al. Martin
Hickory Street
High
Marie Prescott
Kellar
N. Y. Dispatch
Comedy Theatre
Wizzard
N. Y. Mirror
Letitia Fritch
Boston Globe
Visiting Brethren Extend Warm Welcome to Warren Masons
About seventy Mount Moriah lodge members from Jamestown New York visited Warren Pennsylvania on March 17. They were greeted at the Court House and hosted at a banquet for about 200 by Episcopal Church ladies. Gen James, North Star lodge founder, and Mr Van Vechten, oldest G A R member, spoke of Masonic fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Moriah
Jamestown
N. Y
Warren
Court House
Episcopal Church
Fred Hyde
Journal
Masonic Brotherhood
Gen. James
North Star Lodge
van Vechten
Pennsylvania
Struthers
A. Masons
New York State
Brothers
Warren Masons
Pastor Perry S. Allen resigns from Presbyterian church
At a March 10 session meeting Rev. Perry S. Allen submitted his request to dissolve his pastoral relation. Congregation met March 16 and unanimously agreed to support his move to the Presbytery. The church praised his ministry, growth in membership, and spiritual leadership, and wished him and Mrs. Allen well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Perry S. Allen
Allen
Wuereas
Mrs. Allen
Olean to Build 200 New Structures and Local Developments
County notes report Olean plans 200 new buildings and tracklaying on the Chautauqua Lake railroad soon. The Clarion State Normal School opens Spring term April 12. Elk county votes on a poorhouse. Findlay Ohio real estate boom and streetcar project. Meadville memorial statue proposal for General David Mead. Elk county murderer Busch faces possible hung sentence. Franklin to host Northwestern Grand Army reunion August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
Chautauqua Lake
Clarion State Normal School
Oil City
Elk County
Fredonia
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Equitable Aid Union
Columbus
Meadville
David Mead
Busch
Supreme Court
Butler
Fire Destroys Fifty Cottages in Curtis Building Blaze
A Sunday night fire in the Curtis building spread along Townsends Parish Summerfield and Simpson avenues destroying fifty cottages or more. The Atheneum hotel was saved. Total losses range from 75000 to 100000 with many insured private owners losing belongings though furniture in unoccupied cottages largely lost. Sixty winter residents affected and corrections report Amphi theatre and Children’s Temple spared.
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Curtis
Townsends and
Parish Avenues
Summerfield
Simpson Avenues
Atheneum
Summerfield and
Prendergast Farm Sold to Griswold and Townsend
The Prendergast farm near Jamestown, N Y, about 800 acres, was sold last week by Mrs. Alex T Prendergast to Daniel Griswold and Wm Townsend. The property lies partly in Kiantone and Pine Grove and includes timbered areas with pine and ash. Townsend will assume control. Griswold will reside here and a mill will be built to cut timber.
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Prendergast
Alex. T. Prendergast
Jamestown
N. Y
Messrs
Daniel Griswold
Wm Townsend
Warren
The
Journal
New York
Kiantone
Pine Grove
Allegheny River
Messrs. Griswold and
Townsend
Mr. Townsend
Mr. Griswold
Death of Farmington Child Brings Sorrow to Kingsleys
Mr and Mrs Frank Kingsley of Farmington mourn the loss of their only child Henry Oren a bright little boy nearly ten months old He died Saturday night and was buried Monday Many friends gathered to offer sympathy and comfort noting the belief that the darlings are not lost but gone before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kingsley
Farmington
Henry Oren
Visiting card styles freshly printed for MaIL office
The MaIL office receives new visiting card designs now printed for clients. The updated cards showcase current typography and layout trends for quick professional branding.
New Room Opposite Carver House Delights in Warren
A. Ruhlman’s new room opposite the Carver House offers Opera Piano at J. K. Weaver’s Music Store. Full stock of Taber Organs and White Sewing Machines, new music, albums, instruction books, needles and parts. Sewing machine repairs offered at moderate prices. City market on Hickory Street touted for meats. Jonn Lavuvvsr, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Weaver
Warren
Hickory Street
Jonn
Insurance firms rooted in U S and England history
C H Meacham and Co represent some of the oldest insurers in the United States and England. A note promotes dining with spouses or dates at Ruhlmans New Room opposite Carver House for oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
Local oil prospects and town notes fill March issue
County correspondence reports Clarendon oil around 80 cents with a common barrel yield per well. Fidelity Refining Co. runs a refinery between Stoneham and Clarendon under Lebbeus Jones. Wichita job news, theater plans, teacher praises, and community events fill the page with local life and upcoming entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Clarendon Field
Fidelity Refining Co
Levi Smith & Co
Stoneham
Lebbeus Jones
C.L. McNett
Wichita
Kan
Sam McNett
John Barnes
Zach Weaver
Opera House
Kane
March 17 Public meetings on temperance and town notes
The W G C T U held two public meetings with recitations and readings at U B Chapel and M E Church. Mrs. Lindsey and Rev. Lindsey spoke on temperance. Parker and Bowen Company held a large convention. Other items note maple sugar, road conditions, oil field activity, and local business reopenings with signs of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Chapel
White Ribbon Army
McCollins
A. J. Lindsey
Hill
Lindsey
M. E
J. White
Parker and Bowen Company
U. B
Horace Mix
Frank Rexford
State business notes and industry stats summaries
Last month the Pennsylvania rail road relief department paid 14 953 dollars for death and accident benefits. The Royal Arcanum Grand Council met in Lancaster. in two years 43 councils formed and 3 015 new members joined, totaling 165 councils and 8 771 members in the state. The Pennsylvania Industries report shows 25 575 workers in lumber with average weekly pay 6 95 dollars and 303 tanneries with over 5 000 workers earning 2 047 327 dollars in wages. Pittsburg is urged to become a glass center due to gas service, with Belgian and English firms negotiating sites nearby to move operations to western Pennsylvania to use natural gas fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of
Pennsylvania
The
Royal Arcanum
Lancaster
Pittsburg
Insurance and electrical offers surround Warren in 1887
An advertisement chorus urges patrons to consider insurance to protect families after tragedy, touting policies from old companies with large capital. It also promotes Warren County Electric Light Co services offering arc and incandescent lighting at low prices, plus isolated plants for industries. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of arson at a Corydon Township home. Finally, Ruhlman advertises fresh oysters at the Oneida room opposite Carver House with quick service and small profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Borough
Warren County Electric Light Company
Geo. P. Orr
Sugar Run Road
Alvin Smith
Corydon Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Warren,Pa
Opening Bell Bros Offer on 36 Inch Wide Diagonals
Bell Brothers offers 26 pieces of 36 inch diagonal ware in all colors at 10 cents per yard. The catalog notes 36 inch wide fabric at 10 cents and promises further pieces placed on counters this week.
Broadhead's Worsted Dress Goods Ad
All new styles and shades of Broadhead's Worsted Dress Goods 24 inches wide guaranteed not to fade shrink or spot. Call and see them. Price 25 cents.
Cassimer Dress Goods Forecast As Spring Styles Arrive
The Cassimer line at 65 cents per yard offers 40 inch width and appealing style. All wool Camel's Hair effects in 44 inch width priced at $1.20 per yard in fresh spring shades attract strong attention as the newest trend for early spring dresses.
GIMPS BEADED TRIMMINGS SIZZLE THIS SPRING
GIMPS and beaded trimmings are in high demand this spring in black and colors. The store highlights carefully chosen pieces that are desirable and pretty yet affordable, with prices within reach.
Hosiery and Underwear Spring Arrivals Feature Jersey and Balbrigan Vests
Spring Hosiery is arriving freely with fine choices in grays and solid colors sold at 25 cents. The display includes The Jersey and Balbrigan vests, with attractive materials and rapid sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ladies Muslin Underwear Sale Falls 15 to 25 Percent
Our stock was never so large in this department. You can save from 15 to 25 percent by buying these goods of us.
Elizabeth Clemons Dies in Warren at 69
Mrs. Elizabeth Clemons, aged 69, died in Warren on March 16 1887.
Peter Greenland Undertaker Embalmer In Warren
Peter Greenland is listed as an undertaker and embalmer located at 214 Hickory Street in Warren. The brief entry provides a name and address for the funeral service professional.
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Peter Greenland
Hickory St
Warren, A
Grand Opening Sale of New Dry Goods Stock
The store promotes a grand opening with new spring dress goods and novelties. Special prices include tailors suits from 60c to $1.50, fancies at 4c, double fold dress goods at 12c, cashmere 25 and 35c, silks and satins with deals on satin raydhames and black grosgrain silk. Large selection of table linens towels napkins. Jumbo towels 18c, all linen towel 12%c, 34 napkins $1.65, 1,000 bordered handkerchiefs at 5c, corsets 25c, hosiery, notions, calicoes 4c.
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
S. W. Waters
Cincinnati
Orr Wagner
Dotty Cooney
Missouri
Nellie Goldthwaite
Lizzie Thomas
John C. Thomas
Glade
Annie Keeler
Alexis
Widow Brown
Sill & Son
W. W. Dalrymple
G. W. Campbell
Point Douglass
Minn
M. B. Dunham
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
J. P. Jefferson
Arizona
Grand Central Mining Co
Morck
Murray
Palmer
Emma Arird
Mattie
Ida Shortt
Youngsville
Glenni W. Scofield
Warren Presbyterian Church
Franklin
Ll. A. Johnson
Davanp Road
Grant Station
Findlay
Ohio
New Findlay
Seneca National Council
Allegheny Indian Reservation
Crawford
Tionesta Creek
Fox’s
Archie Johnston
Lake
Ss. P
L. Wright
Blue Eye
R. Wood
Spring Creek
Bear Lake
T. W. Arird
Medard
Mercer
Chautauqua
A. Ruhlman
Ruhlman’s
North Clarendon
Brokenstraw Valley
Sugar Grove
William Baker
Frank Pikes
A. E. Eldred
Rochester
William McLay
Rome Township
C. W. Nichols
E. B. Hyde
Spring Creek Grange
County
Sarah Shirk
Toronto
Ont
G. H. Tucker
Dom. Proro
Kinzua
Morse, Collins & Co
Smith, Bright & Co
Geo. Lawrence
Sterling Green
James
Frank Caro
F. L. Klock
Thos. J. Downes
Borchers & Jamieson
Neily & Co
Hoxie
Ed. French
J. C. Davidson
Junction House
Corydon
Dempsey
Banks
Maple Shade
Benj. Nesmith
Southard
B. Firth
Amanda Price
Firth
Dr. Baker
Wm. McCollister
Joseph Hale
Fred Crooks
Nora Morrison
Relief Department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Sill
Frede, Sild
Warren County Electric Light Co
Warren Gas Co
Roland—Hites
Lagertown
W. B. Trevey
Seth Roland
Annie E. Hites
Hayfield
Bell Bros
Broadhead
Ingrains
Body Brussels
Brussels
In Ingrams
Warren, Pa
O.H. Hunter & Son
Jacob Keller
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
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