Sugar Grove Gas and Grand Valley Oil Field Concerns
County items note the high water production and pumping costs at Grand Valley oil wells. Sugar Grove residents push for local natural gas solutions for next winter. On March 17 at Farnsworth Siding, A White received a birthday purse of 28.21 dollars, two dollars from children. Rev A A Horton and Prof Hoge, ex-Tidioute principal, take Defiance University presidency. Miss L L Evans joins as preceptress. An April 6 wedding adds Mr and Mrs S F Hoge to Defiance's population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Sugar Grove
Farnsworth Siding
Hoge
Tidioute Schools
Edinboro Normal Schools
Defiance University
Ohio
L. L. Evans
Tidioute
S. F. Hoge
Defiance
Neighborhood notes and local updates from Erie to Jamestown
Emporium opens a new post office East Emporium. Meadville organizes a society for animal cruelty prevention. The Soldiers Home at Erie houses 54 inmates under strict military discipline. Orlo J. Marsh of Titusville receives a patent for a chair and step ladder combination. Rev Dr Hubbell resigns from Jamestown Congregational Church to join the American Missionary Association. Mrs Laycock and Wm Smith of Jamestown return from England, losing about 400. Barnsdall buys royalty of Kane lot 425 near Union Oil well, terms private. Era. James Mahoney, Erie’s oldest resident, dies at 100. he served under Perry and in Mexican and Civil Wars. James town NY Charter officers listed. A new Kane area development with lots at 25 dollars each and strong Kane link. Beech Ridge named. Judge Olmsted notes public sentiment favoring liquor licenses in McKean county despite opposition. Mercer and Butler juries urge no licenses where refusal is possible, questioning temperance premises. Advertisement from Artist Greaves frames, 50 reward for ad adherence. Orinda cigars, 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporium
East Emporium
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Meadville
Erie
Orlo J. Marsh
Titusville
Hubbell
Congregational Church
Jamestown
American Missionary Association
American Missionary Association.Mrs. Laycock
Wm. Smith
England
Oregon
Barnsdall
Kane
Union Oil Company
Judge Wetmore
Warren
N.Y
Chas. F. Hedman
Peter H. Hoyt
Hiram Smith
Fred R. Peterson
Geo
Gifford
Wilbur B. Wood
Stephen N. Bolton
F. R Bush
John W. Johnson
Beech Ridge
Olmsted
McKean County
Mercer
Butler
Temperance
Jranklin
State News Roundup: Union, Liquor, and Canal Developments
Notices at the Pennsylvania Railroad allow employees to withdraw from the Relief Department by month end notices, with non compulsory promotion rules. Mrs. Mary Hemp wins a $500 judgment against a liquor dealer for supplying her husband after notice of his drunkenness. The Armstrong county Court denies twelve licenses and grants eleven. Parker City lacks a saloon after heavy remonstrances. The Philadelphia Weekly Times will publish authentic Civil War regiments histories next month. Saw mills planned for Clearfield at $200,000, and canal navigation to resume this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Relief Department
Mary Hemp
Pittsburg
Ewing
Armstrong County
Parker City
Philadelphia Weekly Times
Pennsylvania
Clearfield
Spring News and Town Notes From Warren
The Warren Mail reports Arbor Day plans and spring events. theater bills, local improvements, and business moves. Notices include barber Nick Moll moving to Hoffman block, plastering contracts for the M. E. Church, and artistic sign work by J. Sill & Co. Community updates cover deaths, health, and arrivals, with Walter Davis becoming a father and Lawrence Reeves moving to Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Club
Nick Moll
Hoffman Block
Agdale
Academy
Aves
Allegheny
St. Patrick’s Day
D. M. Gross
Iit
Trinity Memorial Arch
Ernani
Messrs
Beck and
Allen
M. E. Church
Cigar Line Seeks Boquette and Orin da Names
The note says nothing in the cigar line equals Boquette and Orin da and asks for them. It mentions 16m41.
Mozart Club to Stage First Concert at Library Hall
The Mozart Club announces its inaugural concert at Library Hall on Thursday evening in April under Erie maestro Prof. Brierly with Arno Lohse leading the local orchestra. Erie soloists may join. honorary memberships with seats and rehearsal access offered to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Club
Library Hall
Brierly
Erie
Arno Lohse
Warren
Old Musical Association
C. H. Noyes
Artist Greaves and George Ball Offer Framing and Art Supplies
All mouldings sold by the foot at Artist Greaves with frame making included. George Ball promotes Spring Suitings and Pantings. A. A. Davis & Co advertise a complete set of Artist's materials for ladies. First class work and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artist Greaves
George Ball
A. A. Davis & Co
Gas Explosion at Tiona Burns Five Men
A noon gas explosion at a Tiona well drilled by N. Moore & Co. seriously burned five workers and a rig builder. Winger, Mangel, and Fagin led the injured, with Fagin praised for rescuing a teammate. Doctors from Clarendon treated the badly burned men as the community aided their care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiona
N. Moore & Co
J. W. Winger
Austin Winger
John Mangel
W. S. Wark
James Fagin
Mr. Fagin
Drs. Russel
Heath
Hamilton
Clarendon
Grove City
A. Pierce
Tiona Hotel
Mangel
Peck's Bad Boy at Library Hall Captivates Audiences
The St Louis review notes the sketches connect into a surprisingly effective play with novel appeal. Audiences enjoyed the performance, which is expected to repeat tonight following a lively showing with Louise Sylvester Company and "A Hot Time" last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janish
Arbor Day
April Jurors List Names Numerous Local Residents
A long roster of jurors for April includes Arnold C blacksmith Warren Alger A G farmer Sugar Grove Baptie Thomas laborer Triumph Baker W W farmer Freehold Babbitt E L mechanic Eldred Bimber G H Sr farmer Deerfield Bennett Ezra lumberman Pine Grove Bull John farmer Freehold Belnap N P carpenter Youngsville Bimber Herman farmer Limestone Bartlett F E cooper Pittsfield Barthh Henry laborer Conewango Bush Wm laborer Limestone Chase David manufacturer Pittsfield Clark A A merchant Pine Grove Conroy J D shoe maker Brokenstraw Crouch C L farmer Sugar Grove Clark Alexander farmer Glade Chadwick F A tradesman Glade Davidson Chase clerk Glade Daelhawson Wm farmer Triumph Eba Branchardt mason Conewango Foster N A farmer Farmington Flatt Morrison farmer Corydon Farnsworth E M farmer Cherry Grove Bush William laborer Limestone Gorman Ziba farmer Limestone Gray W H mason Youngsville Gleason M Sr engineer Warren Hall 8 M clerk Warren Leonard Joel farmer Spring Creek Meeley Amos laborer Mead McGee Robert farmer Deerfield McGuire John laborer Tidioute Nobbs George farmer Elk Portman Wm laborer Corydon Siggins D H liveryman Warren Smith John farmer Pleasant Sandle S P farmer Elk Smith A J merchant Columbus Wilkins John barber Warren Wilson W W farmer Pine Grove Yager Peter farmer Columbus Two
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Warren
Alger
A. G
Sugar Grove
Baptie
Thomas
Triumph
Baker
W. W
Farmer
Freehold
Babbitt
E. L
Mechanic
Eldred
Bimber
G. H. Sr
Deerfield
Bennett
Ezra
Pine Grove
Bull
John
Belnap
N. P
Carpenter
Youngsville
Herman
F. A
Glade
Davidson
Chase
Daelhawson
Eba
Branchardt
Mason
Conewango
Foster
N. A
Farmington
Flatt
Morrison
Corydon
Farnsworth
E.M
Cherry Grove
Bush
William
Limestone
Gorman
Ziba
Gray
W. H
Gleason
Hall
Leonard
Joel
Spring Creek
Meeley
Amos
Mead
McGee
Robert
McGuire
Tidioute
Nobbs
George
Elk
Portman
Siggins
D. H
Smith
Pleasant
Sandle
S. P
A. J
Columbus
Wilkins
Barber
Wilson
Yager
Peter
Columbus Two
Rare Lecture by W B Powell on Climate and Breeding in Warren
Warren and surrounding residents may attend a free lecture at the Court House next Saturday evening March 27 by W B Powell of a large Springboro stock farm. The talk titled The Susceptibility of the Horse and other Animals to Climate Soil Development and Breeding has drawn praise wherever given. Ladies are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Court House
W. B. Powell
Springboro
Crawford County
Warren County Agricultural Association
Farmer’s Club
Powell
The
Agricultural Association
Chautauqua
Change of Venue in Forest County Oil Boundary Suits
Last week venue in two oil boundary ejectment suits involving Peter Berry Grandin Brothers W T Scheide J M Clapp and Murphy Davis was moved to Warren County for trial. About 100 acres in Ball town oil field are in dispute as two trials favored plaintiffs. Attorneys for both sides are named from Warren Titusville Franklin Ridgway and Tionesta with the change granted after petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Berry
Grandin Brothers
W. T. Scheide
J. M. Clapp
L. F. Watson
Murphy and Davis
Murphy & Davis
Berry
Grandins
Scheide
Clapp
Warren County
Court of Common Pleas
Forest County
Balltown
Berry, Grandin & Co
P. Johnson
R. Brown
Warren
F. B. Guthrie
Titusville
M. W. Tate
Tionesta
C. Hendricks
Franklin
John Hall
Ridgway
J. H. Osmer
D. I. Ball
L. R. Freeman
C. H. Noyes
D. Irwin
Yacht purchase by Henry Souther stirs local interest
Hon Henry Souther buys the Yale Boat Club yacht a 50 foot steam pleasure craft noted for modern conveniences. The Lake Gazette hints at local fishing plans as judges invite Warren parties to nearby bass season. Gloves by Matamora promote rough work wear sold at George Ball Warren clothier. Artist Greaves frame rent applied toward price of a study frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Souther
Yale Boat Club
Lake Gazette
Warren
George Ball
Greaves
Forty fifth Anniversary Visit For Samuel Thompson Couple
On Saturday March 13 a large group of about ninety five relatives gathered at Thompson Hill to celebrate the forty fifth wedding anniversary of Samuel Thompson and his wife. While the elders recalled old times the younger played games and sang. A bountiful dinner followed at one o clock with guests from North Warren Russell Jamestown and other places. A partial list of gifts included a glass pitcher egg dish reading lamp silver thimble patent rocking chairs silver napkin rings and a hanging lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Thompson
Thompson Hill
Mr. Thompson
North Warren
Russell
Jamestown
Thompson
Ventilated Rubber Boots Sold at Cash Shoe Store
Advertisement notes ventilated rubber boots as the best in the world sold at C. P. NorthROOP’s Cash Shoe store. Mentions Oneida Market as premier. States window shades made to order by A. A. Davis & Co. Targets laboring men and farmers with Sweet Orr pants and overalls guaranteed to fit and not rip. Gro. BA’s for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash
C. P. Northroop
Oneida
A. A. Davis & Co
Resolutions Adopted by Warren State Hospital Trustees
The Physician-in-Chief and Superintendent are asked to offer public advice from 2 to 6 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month to those concerned about mental disorder symptoms. The Superintendent is also asked to prepare general distribution papers on prevention and causes of mental disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital For the Insane
Warren
Special to Laboring Men Promotes New Goods Line
George Ball departs for the East to source a line of wear for drillers masons farmers and laboring classes. On return he aims to make this line a leader. Peter Greenland offers furniture from footstools to parlor suites. Warren Cigar Works sells private cigars and Oneida notes meat and poultry items in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball
Peter Greenland
Warren Cigar Works
Oneida
Special sale days for shop worn goods at Golden Horse Shoe
The notice announces sale days on used and new goods alike at the Golden Horse Shoe. It promises items are as good as fresh and will be sold below cost. An advertising snippet praises Parker's Hair Balsam for stopping hair loss and restoring color and shine, endorsed by C A Burger of Liberty NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Shore Route decision favors Point Chautauqua passage
A commission appointed to decide the Chautauqua Lake Railway route at Point Chautauqua chose the railroad path near the lake shore by the steamboat landing. The association preferred a route behind the hotel half a mile from the wharf. Public convenience likely influenced the choice, with future Lake Shore connection seen as likely, as Westfield and North East communities plan large subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Lake Shore
North East
Spring stock of wallpapers and decorations at A A Davis Co
An 1870s newspaper item notes A A Davis & Co offering a complete spring stock of wallpaper and decorations in all grades. It also mentions George Bailey’s as the largest store with the best bargains and promotes 5 cent and 10 cent smokes such as Postal Elite and Bulldog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Gro. Bay’s
A New Place for P Beisecker Shoes
P Beisecker announces a move to the basement of the new Hoffman block in Warren. He invites former patrons and new customers to call for all boot and shoe work done with neatness and attention to orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Beisecker
Warren
Hoffman Block
Dress Up Your Boy With New Suits For Boys and Children
The ad promotes a large line of boys and childrens suits with prices from $2.50 and up. Childs blouse suit offered at $1.50 per suit and indigo blue flannel suits for $1.75. The message claims quality and value to attract shoppers. It includes testimonials praising Parker's Tonic for blood purification and health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Grorge Batt
National Guard encampment to be held at Mount Gretna
The article rebuts claims of no encampment and confirms a division encampment at Mount Gretna from July 10 to 17. The site lies near Lebanon in a fertile central region, with officials stating the eight day requirement will be met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Bradford Star
Mount Gretna
Lebanon
John Langdale's Oyster and Fruit Store News
John Langdale operates a in town oyster and fruit store serving as a hub for early vegetables and fruit. Goods received daily include lettuce onions and other produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langdale
George Ball’s Mammoth Store Promises Low Prices
The purchasing public is urged to examine ads for George Ball, a popular merchant. His store claims to be the largest in the state section and stockpiled to sell at bottom prices. Ball commits to fulfilling promises and invites customers to inspect the showroom and offerings. Stetson hats featured in new invoice at Bauw’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball
Kane Field Sees 1753 Barrels From 22 Wells
Last Saturday's Kane Field report shows 22 finished wells producing 1753 barrels in aggregate. Eight of the 30 total finished wells are dusters, with dry wells outside producing limits. Murphy Parson's gas well on lot 424 shows rising pressure and potential oil as gas recedes. The Tennant well on the same lot evolved from no oil to an estimated six to ten barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane Field
Kane
Murphy & Parson’s
Tennant
A Venerable Advocate Elisha Babbitt Honored in Erie Case
The Erie papers note Hon. Elijah Babbitt, 92, longtime attorney in Erie with over 60 years practice. He is the state's oldest practitioner, once a bar member before Judge Galbraith's birth, and served on an examining committee. A Republican nominee, he once ran against the judge's father for district honors, and later served in state and federal offices. His migration from Northumberland to Erie marked the town’s growth. he served two terms in the House, one in the Senate, and two in Congress, and remains honored for anti slavery stance and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Elijah Babbitt
Galbraith
Crawford
Warren
Northumberland County
Senate
Congress
Bargain Closeout On Suits and Coats At Baun's
George Ball urges bargain shoppers to seize below cost deals on a small line of heavy suits and overcoats to make room for spring stock. The ad promotes a $1.25 flour and a Stetson hat at Baun's, with Baxters Mandrake Bitters and Johnson & Siegfried also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greorge
Johnson & Siegfried
Contaminating Elements Cause Rheumatism Say Physicians
Physicians claim a foreign blood element from indigestion triggers rheumatism by lodging in muscle and joint coverings and forming chalky deposits. They praise Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a superior remedy with salutary ingredients, effective against malarial fevers, constipation, kidney and bladder issues, and debility.
Bell Bros Carpet Offerings Push Early-Season Sale
Bell Bros promote an extensive carpet and drapery stock with low prices in Warren and Altoona. Five frame Brussels at $1 per yard, fifty brass patterns in tapestry Brussels at 50to 85 cents, Wilton velvets $1.20, plus cheaper carpets mats oil cloths and more. Two week sale and promise of best weight wear. The Altoona Tribune note on sensational papers and family reading ends with a quip about cheap cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
Warren
Brussels
Tapestry
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A. A. Horton
James Mahoney
Perry
Lake Erie
Geo. Bat
Orinda
E Warren Mail Bmgs
Home Matters
Ning
Peter Greenlund
Episcoe
W. D. Brown
Crary
I. S. Alden
Ladies the Baptist Church
Rarsday
Strick
Messrs. Wilt
Smith and Davis
W. B. P Owell
John Clark
Powell Brothers
Front Street
Arird
Goodman
Baltimore
Alex. Shaw
P. J. Trushel
Love
Sheriff Love
Corry
Ada
Lina Franklin
Lander
B. C. Ely
Billings, Montana
Ter
Susie Cramer
J. C. Fox’s
Blanche Boyce
Buffalo
Alice
John Cobb
Frewsburg
Carver House
Albert Kirberger
Short Street
R. P. King
Frank Witz
Walter Allen
Reverdy B. Stewart
J. C. Fox
Hoffman
Fox
Ben. Mead
Yankeebush
Roxie Thomas
Mr. Mead
R. T. Tunstall
Fredonia Censor
Walter Davis
Walter
F. D. Reeves, Esq
Bradford
Lincoln
Nebraska
Reeves
Philadelphia
Prrer Grrenlund’s
Gro. Ba's
Geo. Bali’s
Gro. Bauw’s
H. J. Dreyer
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Theodore Messner
Gero. Baun’s
Altoona Tribune
Geo. Ball
Gero. Ball’s
Gero. Rau’s
W Ang Undertaking and Embalming CO
McNett
Hickory Street
Riafim
Live Stock General Agency
John Sill & CO
Warren, Pa
John Sill
W.c. Allan
M. Thompson
RAILS
Bauisters
NEWEL
Water Street
Warren Hotel
Tunstall & Thompson
Viking Fund
Burgess
Arren
Mar
C. C. Thompson
F. A. Cogswell
O. H. Hunter & Son
G. G. Mead & CO
G.G. Mead & CO
Laurel and High Streets
Toil du Nord Chambrays
White Goods
Jacob Keller
Second & Liberty Sts
Variety Hall
Steinbach
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Tionesta Gas Company
Clarion
Venango
Forest
Pleasantville
Comany
UC. H. Tew
F.T. Powell
D. W. Clark
E. L. Davis
A. C. Hawkins
Abbott
Strinson & Co
Portland
Maine
Fisher Block
Snyder & Kstatina
Souhegan & Gregg
Wilson & Cresent
P. M
North Evans
WM. R. Frost
Erie Co
N. Y
New Hoffman Block
G. B. Munn
Moffi Ie
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