Warren notes and town news from Warren Pa
Local items report a Presbyterian church event a street railway officers list and town society notices. Breather notes include auctions fairs and meetings at the War ren Hotel Davis Drug Store features and local business ads. A community fundraiser and church lecture are announced with May events and social gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Drug Store
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Newell
Royal Street
Iron Bridge
Warren
Hoffman Block
Local notices and updates from Warren area sources
Public figures, editors, and ministers are noted visiting and preaching in Warren and surrounding towns. Local appointments include Miss Bertha Davidson teaching in Glade Union School and Rev E F Crane marking his 55th anniversary sermon. Court of Appeal sessions and regimental camp planning span Deerfield to Russell with multiple townships scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hulings
Oil City
Warren
F. W. Whitcomb
Bartholomew
Council Room
Stranhan
McNett
Sheffield
Earnest
Wm. Highhouse
Pleasant
Buffalo
Clinton, Russell and Robinson
Deerfield
Kinzua
Corydon
Russell
Elk
W.O. Martin’s
Court House
Glade, Pleasant
Conewango
Watson Townships
Lenten Program at Episcopal Church Schedule
The church lists Lenten events with titles Baptism Paradise The Practical and Philanthropic Church Christian Liberty and Evening Prayer. March 27 7 30 p m Baptism March 29 7 30 p m Paradise March 31 11 a m The Practical and Philanthropic Church 7 p m Christian Liberty April 2 4 15 p m Evening Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Practical and Philanthropic Church
Christian Liberty
Warren County Opposes Constitutional Prohibitory Amendment Group Formed
A Warren County society of Republicans and Democrats is formed to oppose the constitutional prohibitory amendment. The group will distribute literature and engage in activism, citing legal and moral objections. Officers include President A. D. Wood and Vice President Charles H. Noyes with a broader executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Warren County
Pennsylvania
A. D. Wood
Charles H. Noyes
W. H. Filler
C. F. L. Kinnear
R. Brown
F. H. Rockwell
O. W. Beaty
N. Frazine
C. W. Uhdey
Struthers Case Foretells Schuylkill Valley Railroad Ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms in Schuylkill Valley Railroad decisions that consequential damages may be recovered when tracks are laid on a public street and obstruct access or reduce market value due to passing trains. The rulings apply to front door frontages, not second-story street placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers
Dunkirk Railroad Company
Court House
Supreme Court
Trunkey and
Sterrett
Schuylkill Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania
Grange activities expand in Warren County
The Warren County Pomona Grange met at Spring Creek March 21–22 with nine Granges in attendance. Four candidates earned the fifth degree and two new Granges were organized in Columbus and Pine Grove. Next Pomona gathering is planned for Sugar Grove in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co
Pomona
Spring Creek
Sugar Grove
A. H. Olmstead
Freehold Grange
Messrs. R. 8. Hartley
O. J. Gunning
Warren County
Columbus
Pine Grove
In Memoriam for Rick Silk Son of Mr and Mrs Silk
In Memoriam announces the death of Rick Silk the Silk family mourns their only son aged nearly five after a brief brain illness. Funeral was at the Catholic church Monday. A prayerful verse laments the child’s passing and looks to eternal reunion in heaven with God through Jesus. M.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Silk
Rick
Jesus
Earth
M.A
Oil Scarcity Sparks Alarm Over Production Drop
The piece reports shrinking oil production and rising concern among industry figures tied to Standard Oil's land acquisitions. It notes 12,650,057 speculative certificates, 700,000 monthly cancellations, a daily shortfall of about 25,000 barrels, and that Ohio oil is largely used for fuel while Pennsylvania oil remains dominant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Standard
J. J. Vandergrift
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg Times
Hemlock City Union 700 Organized by E A U Deputy Leader
G W Brown organized Hemlock City Union No 700 Equitable Aid Union with fifty charter members. Officers include Chancellor Geo E Tanner Advocate Geo Palmer President J D Thompson Vice President Mrs Geo E Tanner Auxiliary Mrs W P Crouch Secretary Ambrose Glenn Treasurer Mrs J D Thompson Accountant Alex Mellon Chaplain John Drake Warden James Kerney Sentinel Mrs E E Bailey Watchman J B Deemer Conductor E E Bailey Assistant Conductor Minnie McGee Trustee Alex Mellon Examining Physician Dr A C Magill Representative H F Andrews Alternate J D Thompson. Meetings every Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Hemlock
Honor Roll for Dugway School March 1889
Dugway school notes special mention for good attendance for month ending March 18 1889. Students cited include Charlie Fisk John Parker Harry Kingsley Glenn Brooks Dana Brooks Sterlie Holcomb Glenn Durham Guy Durlin Jerry Young Callie Brundage John Wolfe Simon Ekstrom Callie Pyre Roma Pyre Parnie Holcomb Lotta Kingsley Rose Campbell Adba Johnson Rosa Jones Lotta Brooks No enrolled 35 per cent attendance 86 average 30 Atta Thompson Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugway School
Charlie Fisk
John Parker
Harry Kingsley
Glenn Brooks
Dana Brooks
Sterlie Holcomb
Glenn Durham
Guy Durlin
Jerry Young
Callie Brundage
John Wolfe
Simon Ekstrom
Callie Pyre
Roma Pyre
Parnie Holcomb
Lotta Kingsley
Rose Campbell
Adba Johnson
Rosa Jones
Lotta Brooks
Night roaming boys vs. stray livestock in Franklin News
The exchange notes parents failing to chase sons who roam streets until late while animals like horses cows and hogs are hunted when loose. It laments boys learn swearing drinking and vile language and warns stray youths degenerate more than herd animals cared for by owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin News
Fertilizer Fresh Car Arrives at Warren Store
H. 8. Thomas on Third Street Warren announces a fresh car of fertilizer just received at John Langdale's Waube location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Langdale’s
Warren Hotel
John's
Thomas
Third Street
Warren, Pa
Manual Training Becomes Key Education Aim Across States
The report outlines manual training as essential to liberal culture and cognitive growth. It details a 422 page commission study with recommendations to introduce woodwork iron work sewing and drawing in normal schools and rural districts, plus state funding and targeted programs for reformatories and Soldiers' Orphans schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission On‘ Industrial Education
George W. Atherton
Pennsylvania State College
A. H. Fetteroff
Girard College
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Kurtztown
George J. Luckey
Pittsburg
Theodore W. Bean
Norristown
United States
Condensed Baseball Rule Changes Spark Debate in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati paper outlines imagined rule changes including eliminating the pitcher’s box line, benching players at field end, and delaying game end until the ball returns to the pitcher. Other points cover extra players, foul tips, bunt rules, base touching on fouls, base awards on walks, umpire-hit ball rulings, fines for abusing umpires, and umpire reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Prohibition Rally At Mathews Run Church Saturday
A Prohibition meeting was held at Mathew's Run church on Saturday evening March 23 with a maiden speech by Guy Brown followed by Rev. Doug Lass of Youngsville who spoke clearly and on text without political mixing. Edinboro Normal gains with new weekly six column four page paper issued by Edinboro Publishing Co to promote state normal school and educational matters. sample copies offered via Prof. J. A. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew’s Run
Guy Brown
Rev
Douglass
Youngsville
Edinsoro
Neighborhood notes reflect river rafting and local trade
The Clarion river ride reaches rafting stage as lumber moves to Pittsburg. Tionesta creek output remains light. Prices at Sinclearville show butter 20 23 cents eggs 14 maple sugar 9 syrup 85. Jamestown reports butter prices near 24-25 cents and steady quality. PRR heats cars by steam. rail improvements noted on Dunkirk line. Charles Cleary in Renovo jail after shooting policeman Paul. The E A U lodge to meet March 26 in Columbus. Jamestown Slid ing Blind Company formed by Penfield Peterson Rushworth Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclearville
Eli Perkins
Sugar Grove
Supreme Lodge of the
Columbus
O. 8
Gates
Jamestown
Scott Penfield
Daniel Peterson
A. Rushworth
C. Jones
Charles Cleary
Paul
Renovo
Scheide
Standard Pipeline System
C.N. Payne
Europe
Standard
Titusville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburg Railway
D. Thayer
C. A. Clute
Jamestown Journal
Pennsylvania figures show farm animal values and counts
The Agricultural Department lists state totals for horses at 600 922 valued at 57 121 786. mules 24 264 at 2 670 233. Milch cows 929 371 at 25 613 565. oxen 869 660 at 21 344 240. sheep 935 646 at 2 884 783. hogs 1 037 752 at 8 583 281. Also notes Royal Arcanum meeting in Pittsburg with 15 000 members in state, and legal notes on butter coloring, liquor licenses, and oleomargarine fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Department
Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge
Royal Arcanum
Pittsburg
Greensburg
United States
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Palmer
Constitutional Amendment State Committee
Philadelphia
Real Estate Transfers For Week Ending March 23 1889
Real estate transfers reported for the week ending March 23 1889 include A I Fitch and wife to J W Armstrong Clarendon 45 dollars and other deeds across Mead Corydon Deerfield Sheffield and Conewango with values ranging from 40 to 8100. Names include Harkness Higgins Jaquay Siggins Hue Waterhouse Whitcomb and multiple others in Mead Corydon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Fitch
J. W. Armstrong
Clarendon
John Lammers
David Riddelsperger
Mead
D.S. Randall
Thomas O'Mara
Pine Grove
E. O. Emerson
Geo. H. Higgins
Harriet Harkness
Spring Creek
Same
L. H. Carter
Elmer Price
Corydon
K. T. Jaquay
Val. Con
Morris Straw
John Carter
Columbus
Jane P. Morrison
P. Morrison
Deerfield
Geo
Jnc. B. Smithman Et al
Fred P. Hue
J. A. Waterhouse
Luther Whitcomb
Barnes Union School
Sheffield
Creed of the Normal School and Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral
The piece urges that teachers are the core educational factor and that good schools require good teachers. It claims Edinboro is the place to learn to teach. The same column promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a reliable remedy for colds and respiratory ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinboro
Ayer
Local Dealer Burt Stocks Fresh and Salt Water Fish
Burt of 400 Hickory Street maintains a ready stock of both fresh and salt water fish and invites calls from customers seeking selection and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Hickory Street
Local Couple Wed as River Travel Prepares for Smoky City
Miss Kate Garber married Mr. Albert Mitchim of Ashtabula Ohio with Rev Hadlock officiating. The couple left for their new home in Ashtabula after March 22 with many friends bidding farewell. Rev Hadlock attended Evangelical Conference and local schools plan to begin mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Garber
Albert Mitchim
Ashtabula
Ohio
Hadlock
Limestone
Ain
Evangelical
Fire at William Weed's House Sparks Community Aid
Last Sunday William Weed's residence burned with contents while the family was away. Locals donate for a new house and clothing. Joseph Patchin injured at his mill when a board edge struck his nose. Miss Jennie Mudge returns from Forest County due to illness. George Mudge plans to attend Sugar Grove College next Tuesday. Sugar production notes show ample sugar making. Loren and Mrs. Pierce depart for Minnesota home. Mrs. P's health improves. mud situation remains unresolved. Dom PeEpro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weed
Joseph Patchin
Jennie Mudge
Forest Co
George Mudge
Sugar Grove
Loren Pierce
Minnesota
Spring Creek Pomona Grange Meets in W Spring Creek Hall
Warren County Pomona Grange held a two day quarterly session at Grange hall in W Spring Creek with strong attendance and instructive talks for farmers. Deputy Olmstead organized two new Granges near Ackley Station and Columbus while field work resumes as mud dries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Warren County
Pomona Grange
Grange
W. Spring Creek
A. H. Olmstead
Ackley Station
Columbus
George Tucker
M. A. Myers & Co
George Bates
V. Davis
D. P
Spring activities and local changes in our village
Farmers begin spring work as weather allows. Maple sugaring starts and sugar makers are busy. Wrights advertise spring drugs and seeds. Glen Wright recovers from pneumonia and returns to work. John Nelson buys H Wright property. Will Wilcox moves to Corry. Miss Carpenter to teach summer school. Swedish community plans a new church. N F Wright to saw lumber by steam. Wrights lose cow and dog soon after. Miss Mertie Messenger studies at Sugar Grove Seminary. Dr Whitney leaving Lottsville for the West. Village hints of spring changes to be shared in next MAIL. Rev Brady preached yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
G. A. R. Hall
New Street Railway Company
Henry Brace
C. P. Northrop
D. H. Siggins
Adelphia
George
Warren Street Railway Company
Lesser & Co
Farmers’ Club
Court House
Presbyterian Church
Berry
J. W. Crawford
Rob’t Walkerman
Republican County Committee
Peterson
Glade
D. Beaty
Peter Eyden
Lee
Odd Fellowship
America
George Washington
United States
Warren Commandery
Knights Templar
Geo. L. Friday
C. W. Abdey
A. W. Ryan
A. Hertzel
R. W. Teese
Wadsworth
Erie
H. W. de Witt
J. M. Thoburn
India
M. E
Karl Gardner
Arthur Rehan
Myers
Mathew Schuler
Yankeebush
P. Doerr
A Wright
Glen Wright
Whitney
A. Wright
Will Wilcox
Maine Street
John Nelson
Corry
Miss Carpenter
Bear Lake
N. F. Wright
Clyde
Gertie Wright
Mertie Messenger
Sugar Grove Seminary
Dr. Whitney
Lottsville
Brady
Sugar Grove community notes and events brief
Sugar Grove reports Prof D C Temple recovering from illness and a winter term exhibition with an $18 library fund from the sale. A McDonald hall meeting discussed a canning factory with J C Hamilton and E McDonald appointed to form a stock plan for ground and building. Seminary graduation, music program, and Blanche Jewett diploma noted. Local personnel changes include H Muzzy moving to Randolph and Ward replacing Waters in the firm. Eli Perkins lectures drew a large audience with humor and wit. Hall’s Hair Renewer advertised for hair growth and color restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
D. C. Temple
Union School
McDonald’s Hall
U. B
Earl Hill
R. J. White
Fannie Amadon
Blanche Jewett
H. Muzzy
Randolph
H. Marsh
Perkins
William
Robert Waters
Prohibitory Amendment Debate and Pennsylvanias Liquor Laws
The essay argues temperance progress comes from social reform and moral guidance, not hard prohibition. It notes the Washingtonian movement of 1830 as a model and critiques Prohibition’s mixed outcomes, urging gradual legal tightening paired with moral suasion and community action across Pennsylvania. It highlights historical shifts from colonial liquor policies to modern strict licensing, education, and local option provisions.
Prohibition Debate cautions against constitutionalising ban
The piece argues against placing Prohibition in the state constitution, warning such bold wording gains no real power without public support. It cites New England states, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and the New York Tribune to illustrate limitations and potential harms of constitutional prohibition. It notes that constitutions should enshrine enduring principles, not experimental laws, and highlights five years of inflexibility if an error is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Marriages Log From Warren and Nearby Areas 1889
Notable marriage notices dated March 1889 across Warren County and nearby locations include Dallin McCool and Jennie Frisbee wed in Warren by Justice McPherson. Thomas Weakley and Alice Amann marry in Mead Township. Frederick Wright and Christina Anderson unite in Youngsville. A Lincoln Morrison and Emma L DeRocher wed in Salamanca New York. Gustaf Rylander and Caroline Carlson wed in Jamestown New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WeakLeEy
Amnaannnn
Mead Tp
Warren Co
P. Doerr
Thomas W. Weakley
Warren
Alice B. Amann
Mead
Wincut —Anderson
Youngsville
G. A. Jackson
J. P
Frederick Wright
Christina Anderson
Pittsfield
Mrs George Hazeltine Dies in North Warren
Mrs George Hazeltine aged 55 dies at North Warren on Wednesday March 20 1889 from apoplexy. Interment at Jamestown New York.
Nelson Greenlund Undertaker and Embalmer Ad
Warren Pennsylvania notices list Nelson Greenlund, Undertaker and Embalmer, at 331 Exchange Block next to Exchange Plate in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Block
Warren, PA
Peter Greenlund
Hickory St
Warren
Nelson Greenlund
Undertaker
Exchange Plate
Prices in Dealers List Show Grocers and Fuel Prices
A damaged OCR page lists assorted prices for produce and goods including sugar coffee tea rice and molasses, with various per unit rates. It also includes kerosene oil and other items, presented in a cluttered line of figures and abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Hyson
Japan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marren Mail
Home Matters
Hading Vail
Boston Courier
Sergt
O.J. Gunning
Marx
Paine
Corry Telegraph
Mart
Fletcher
Sugar Grove News
G. N. Parmlee
S. V. Davis
Arkansas
Frank Loomis
Col. Watson
Washington
A. B. Kehr
Henry Foellbart
Tidioute
Fred Marck
Fred
Wilil Foley
North East
Orr Wagner
Anna Foley
Mr. Ward
Buffalo, N. Y
W. W. Freeman
Grange Gleanings
Homer
Rickie
Heavenly Courts
God
Atta Thompson
Waebe
State Industrial Educational Commission
Neighborhood Notes
Clarion River
Tionesta Creek
Butler County
Hazen
MAIL
County News
Dom PeEpro
Wrightsville
Hall
Washingtonian
Sons of Temperance
Cadets of Temperance
Total Abstinence Societies
Good Templars
Francis Murphy
Penna
West Indies
Alex
Hamilton
Benj. Rush
Hunter & Jarvis
Exousehold
CooOds
Nelson Greenland
N. K. Wendleboe
Tam
Liberty Street
N. Y. Tribune
Marrici
Sceranton
Graham M
Youngsville, Pa
T. W. Douglass
George W. Scranton
Viola Graham
Brokenstraw
Fehiman
Aters
Citizens National Bank
Myron Waters
Francis Henry
David L. Gerould
M. Waters
P. Johnson
J Henry
H. A. Jamieson
W. D. Brown
Geo. N. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Forei
U.S
John Rowland
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