Warren Mail 1889 Scenes and notices from Warren
Local notices include Co. I inspection set for Monday June 3 and a parade of community events. Vendors Patterson's and Davis' Drug Store promote hats medicines cigars and fashions while sidewalk repairs are urged by city fathers. A 54 600 bale lot allocation for June election amendments is noted along with church and cemetery activities and lectures by Morris Wheat and Knights of Labor talks. Residents update on relocations houses and entertainment at Hoffman block and local church dedications plan an Elm planting at the academy and a renewed Ludlow House with affordable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
Joseph Krause
Mr. Magee
Mrs. Branch
Ed. Allen
Martha Washington
K. Cousins
Wm. Rowland
Rick
Dr. Love
R. H. Appleton
B. A. Lynde & Son
Lindsey
Waters
Will Yates
Hattie Lacy
Hal Cobham
Warren
Miller
St. Saviour’s Church
Youngsville
Dunkirk Road
Whitehead
Ryan
Schepeler
St. Luke’s Church
Jamestown N
Personal notes from Kane Leader and Warren reports
Local items note Burgess Morck returning from Cincinnati, O Clerk Schofield hosting his father from Philadelphia, Will J. McConnell promoting prohibition in Allegheny City, and Robert A. Love overseeing the post office. Dr. C C Hill to see patients May 3, and Rep C C Thompson presiding in Harrisburg. Rev W A Rankin preached in Warren. A group including Lt Col Parmlee and others attends the New York show. Mrs E H Long visits Warren. A R Blood buys Eugene J Miller residence for 2200. Thompson opposes state-wide travel and supports school funding. George B Smith back in Warren, eyeing Buffalo land speculation. Warren editor perspectives offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Clerk Schofield
Philadelphia
Will J. McConnell
Allegheny City
P. M
Robert A. Love
C.C. Hill
Hazeltine
C. C. Thompson
Warren
Harrisburg
W. A. Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Holmes
Buffalo
Parmlee
G. C. Hamilton
G. N. Frazine
Gen. Wiley
C. F. L. Kinnear
Carl Schnur
New York
Senate
George B. Smith
the Mirror
Jamestown
George
Directors Urge Quick Payment of Unpaid Assessments
At a recent Fair Association meeting directors urged immediate collection of over 400 dollars in overdue first assessments from stockholders. They aim to avoid lawsuits and will not call for the second assessment until more of the first call is paid. Remittance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fair Association
Republican Primaries in Warren County Precincts
Republicans of the 2d West district of Warren borough meet at Struthers hose rooms on Saturday May 4 1889 to nominate candidates for the county convention in Warren Pa on Monday May 6 1889. Polls open 5 to 8 p.m. Per order of committee C A Pergerson Chairman For the first precinct meeting in Waters block same 5 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Struthers Hose Rooms
C. A. Pergerson
Waters
Prescriptions Compounded at Geo Davis Dave Store
Prescriptions carefully compounded and fresh drugs of all descriptions offered at Geo Davis Dave Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Davis’ Dave Store
Address Against Prohibition at Library Hall
Robert Graham secretary of the Church Temperance Society in New York City will speak at Library Hall on Thursday evening May 9 under the Warren Anti Amendment Society. His talk titled True Temperance Reform argues temperance equals self control and supports obligatory abstinence with regulation and restriction to curb national alcohol abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graham
Church Temperance Society
New York City
Library Hall
Warren Anti- Amendment Society
Glade Gleanings About towns growth and school upgrade
Glade has grown with brick stores a brick drug store and a fine two story brick school building. The six grade school rooms enroll about 269 pupils with 269 daily attendance and plans move toward a $2,500 chapel on donated lot with nearly $800 already raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
H. M. Putnam
Monroe Eckles
Allegheny College
Mary Harrison
Warren
Clara Marsh
Agnes Smith
Bertha Davidson
Allie Hahn
Beaty
Teachers Examinations Schedule for Warren County
The page lists the annual teachers examinations with dates and town locations from Sugar Grove to Corydon and Enterprise. A special exam is set for October 26 1889 at Warren Union School. All tests start at 9 o'clock except Corydon at 10. Three directors must issue any special exam request.
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Warren County
Esigce Op Noessese Csesenesesves
Sugar Grove
Lottsville
Columbus
Cesvevese Davecen
Wacker Sinasosesessid
Dadione
Hasan Spades Toves
Enterprise
Corydon
Cccceeseseeseee
Cakecetastees
Rosstentes
Warren Union School
County Institute
Warren
H. M. Pornam
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promotes Relief for Cough
A dry hacking cough irritates the bronchial tubes and may cause bronchitis. The remedy offered is Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, described as both an anodyne and expectorant. Also note lodging rooms at Mrs. W. H. Newell's, 21 Royal Street, near the iron bridge, Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Bells Ring Across Nation in Washington's 1789 Anniversary
One hundred years ago on April 30 1789 church bells joined in prayer for a new nation. Yesterday similar services and processions marked the centennial amid patriotic displays and multi church observances led by Rev J N Fradenburgh Rev W C King Rev W F Shannon and Dr A W Ryan with Bishop Whitehead assisting at the Episcopal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
M. E
Washington
Greaves
Harrison
Morton
Martha Washington
W. C. King
The
Baptist Church
W. F. Shannon
Evangelical Church
A. W. Ryan
Episcopal Church
Hamilton
Goodrich
North Clarendon
Grover Washington
Farmers Discuss Silage and Silos at Warren Co Meeting
A small crowd met at the Warren County Farmers Club in the Court House on April 27. President Evans announced reports from the State Board of Agriculture and urged reading, experimentation, and library use. Lott advocated ensilage over roots, noted barley benefits, and outlined a 23 bushel per acre drill planting. meeting adjourned to May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co. Farmers’ Club
Court House
Evans
State Board of Agriculture
Henry Brace
Warren
Jersey
Clark Dalrymple
Pittsfield
Briggs
Charles Lott
Warren Library
Acocks
Lott
Erie County
President Harrison Visited New York in Spectacular Parade
President Harrison made a rapid six hour trip to New York arriving in Elizabeth New Jersey and touring a militia parade before boarding the Dispatch to the city. He attended a ball at the Metropolitan Opera House, met 6000 spectators and 180 flower strewn damsels, and joined high officials for a grand military procession and public ceremonies with Whittier’s poem and Depew’s oration accompanying the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
New York
Washington
Elizabeth
N. J
Gov. Green
Dispatch
New York City
City Hall
Metropolitan Opera House
Pennsylvania National Guard
St. Paul’s Chapel
sub-Treasury Building
Whittier
Chauncey Depew
Morton
Fuller
Blaine
Grant
Gen. Sherman
Admiral Porter
Hamilton Fish
Elbridge Gerry
Cleveland
Hayes
Lakeside School to reopen at Bemus Point this summer
Neighbors report the Lakeside School of New Theology will reopen this summer under Rev. J. G. Townsend at Bemus Point on Chautauqua Lake. The item sits among a collage of local news notes including a Jamestown fair, a comical entertainment benefit, and various incidents across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside School of New Theology
J. G. Townsend
Bemus Point
Chautauqua Lake
Smethport
Miner
Jamestown
N. Y
Chandler’s Valley
Ee Grange
Pennsylvania Paragraphs Reflect State Changes and Figures
The report notes a progressive pigs-in-clover party in Williamsport, a new Labor Day holiday on Sept 30, and Gov. Beaver signing related bills. It lists 286 natural gas companies in Pennsylvania with 78 in Pittsburg, and a drop in licensed saloons from 1500 under low license to 93 under high license. It mentions bicycle rider rights, Gov. Beaver’s law partner J W Gephart of Bellefonte sailing for Europe, and Gephart’s mixed political stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Pittsburg
Europe
Mr. Gephart
Cleveland
Nervousness Relief via Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
An advertisement argues nervousness is real and serious, caused by stomach weakness. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a nerve tonic and digestive aid, claiming headaches tremors and hypersensitivity disappear as strength returns, and lists dyspepsia biliousness rheumatism constipation and kidney complaints as subdued by the tonic.
I O O F marks 70th anniversary with vast lodge reach
The I O O F reports 8570 lodges and 574 061 members in America on its 70th anniversary. From 1830 to January 1888, 1 517 420 initiations and 169 766 widowed families relieved. Total relief to members and families 46 020 890 79. receipts 121 235 779 18. general Treasury balance over 70 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
America
U.S
Europe
Ice Seller Serves Town with Pure Ice at Reasonable Prices
Mr. Clemons furnishes ice to all parts of the town at reasonable prices. He offers fine, pure ice and accepts orders at A. Ruhlman's store or with the wagon for delivery.
No Prohibition Amendment for Me Ep Matix
An old Massachusetts perspective denounces Prohibition in favor of liberty and temperance based reform. The writer cites clergy and scholars opposing the amendment, arguing enforcement worsens evils and urging constitutional and divine rights remain intact. The Philadelphia Times is cited noting prohibition is defeated and the question is the size of the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matix
Massachusetts
Old
Penna
Phila. Times
Ricks
Suffering in Guthrie Oklahoma Amid Scarce Provisions
A Guthrie dispatch reports widespread hardship as provisions run scarce and freight delays worsen. Bread sells at 15 cents per loaf two for a quarter crackers at 1.50 a pound. a grocer paid 50 for stock to break a car. Births and deaths occur amid dust storms and flooding. many residents abandon claims and heads to the Cherokee strip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Lewis
Oklahoma City
Thomas O'Neill
Marshall
Needles
Jones
Cherokee Strip
Nice Fresh Fish Adment S Burt Stock
Fish dealer S Burt at 400 Hickory street advertises a good stock of fresh and salt water fish and invites customers to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Burt
Hickory Street
Hall's Vegetable Hair Renewer Promised to Restore Color
An advertisement claims Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer will improve the nutritive function of the hair root. It promises to keep hair from falling out and turning gray by restoring vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Rags Shoes and Metals Wanted at Johnson's Exchange
Advertises cash for rags free of rubbish papers and old rubber shoes and metals during the season. Contact Rost H. Johnson at Johnson's Exchange room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Exchange
H. Johnson
Warren County Constables Scored for Knowledge of Local Violations
In Warren County a long standing claim holds that all residents over ten years old except one man, the Constable, know of legal violations in every township. Judge Taylor opened court by reprimanding Constables for ignorance and duty neglect, as First and Second Ward Franklin officials amended returns reporting ill repute sites. The notice also promotes the New Principle Brace and Suspender device from Geo B. Dickert of Youngsville Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker
Franklin Spectator
Forest County
Aguiila
Sir
Mong
John Carbaugh
Sawyer
Parker
Phillips
Clarion
Valley Road
Mead’s Mill
Spring Creek
Blue Eye Run
Messrs
Jones and Messenger
Warren County
Taylor
Franklin
Geo. B. Dickert
Youngsville
Property transfers listed in Warren County records
Deed notices show numerous conveyances across Deerfield Farmington Warren Conewango Mead Glade Eldred Pittsfield and other towns with varied sums from 30 to 10000 dollars. Transactions include marriages of property ownership among named individuals and firms, sheriff transfers and court-administration actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Porter
Jos
C. Moore
Wm. J. Knapp
Catherine Gorman
Conewango
John Siggins
Sarah M. Frisbee
Deerfield
W. D. Frisbee
George Vanguilder
L. B. Wood
Eldred
Thurston Cornell
Timothy Hammond
Chas. A. Lyon
N. M. Cady
Pittsfield
W. F. Gregg
John Sanderberg
Farmington
A. B. Smith
James Hebner
Elk
W. I. Bachop
Jos. H. Miller
Geo. W. Lyon
J. B. McElwaine
A. W. Howard
Mead
Little while yet life’s trials pass away
Poem by Mrs. Kate Thropp Porter urges endurance through hardship. It contrasts earthly toil with the promise of rest after death, picturing salvation, transition through gates of pearl, and the Redeemer’s face. The verse emphasizes hopeful faith and eternal rest for the righteous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redeemer
Kate Thropp Porter
Forced to Leave Home for Free Trial of Lane’s Medicine
Over 60 people were moved from their homes yesterday to seek a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad claims the remedy cleanses blood, liver, and kidneys, relieves constipation and headaches, and improves complexion. A large package is advertised for 50 cents and is praised by ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
A Chance to Make Money Ad Promises Quick Work
An advertisement offers immediate employment with expenses paid and no prior experience required. It targets job seekers currently out of work and invites interested readers to apply through the headed notice.
Secondhand woodwork tools for sale in Warren
One 15 h. p. engine, one 18 h. p. boiler, one Saw patent Shingle Machine two saws, one bolter and sapper, one drag saw. All in good repair and cheap. Address F. H. CondkKtiyn, 24a2t Warren, Pa.
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H. P
F. H
Warren, Pa
For Sale or Rent Keystone Drilling Machine and tools
For Sale or Rent a Keystone Drilling Machine for drilling water wells with tools on reasonable terms. In good running order. Apply to George Falkman 17a3t Carver St Glade Warren Co Pa. Fire life and accident insurance from Joan Litt Son Exchange Block Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
George Falkman
Carver St
Glade, Warren Co
Joan Litt & Son
Exchange Block
Warren
Laivey and Foster Tie in Tidioute Ceremony
In Tidioute on April 23, 1889, Rev. D. S. Steadman united John S. Laively of Petersburg Ohio and Hannah Foster of Triumph Pennsylvania in marriage.
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Laivey —Foster
Tidioute
D. S. Steadman
John S. Laively
Petersburg
Hannah Foster
Triumph
Death notices from Warren County April 1889
Obituaries list several Warren County residents with dates and ages. Sylvester Cartow 78 from Warren. Jane Tuthill 86 in Fagundus. Willie E son of Rev J Hill 15. Francis P Kendall near Tidioute 69. Ameline Gravenberg 70 in Tidioute. David W Clarke 60 in Tidioute. Emma Cummings Stillman 32 in Tidioute. Funeral details: Cartow’s funeral at Catholic church, largely attended.
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Cartow
Warren
Sylvester Cartow
TurHuyt
Fagundus
Warren Co
Jane Tuthill
Tidioute
Franklin
Sugar Grove
Willie E
J. Hill
KenpaLu
Francis P. Kendall
Grovenberg
Ameline S. Gravenberg
Clarke
David William
Stillman
Emma Cummings
J. A. Stillman
Local Undertakers Peter Greenlund and Nelson Greenlund Named
Peter Greenlund an undertaker and embalmer at 214 Hickory Street Warren and Nelson Greenlund an undertaker and embalmer at 331 Exchange Block next to Exchange Hotel Warren Pa listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenlund
Undertaker
Hickory St
Warren
Nelson Greenlund
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
Warren, Pa
Anti-Prohibitory Amendment Debate Across States
Justice Ladd of New Hampshire urges flexible approaches to curb liquor abuse after thirty years of strict prohibitory law. Memo calls for avoiding alliances with prohibitionists and cites examples from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as support for regulated licensing over outright prohibition. Opinion pieces warn of political misuse and favor high license as a practical reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Justice Ladd
Supreme Court of
Bar Association
Friends of
Temperance
Prohibition
Free trial bottles boost Merck Drug Store trade
Their business booms as Merck Drug Store offers free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims it cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases. Also promotes Dr Henry Baxter s Mandrake Bitters for costiveness with customer warrants and large size bottles priced at 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merck Drug Store
Dr. King
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Co. I
Patterson's
Davis’ Drug Store
Patterson’s
Col. Gardner
Oakland Cemetery
Burgess Morck
Cincinnati
Glade Gleanings
Farmers’ Club
Neighborhood Notes
Samuel W. Tait
L. P. Rogers
J. A. Gartlan
C. K. Book
C. F. Roth
August Granquist
Carl John Bengton
Flora A. G. Guthrie
Mary E. Goodrich
Pauline Goodrich
Chas. J. Kalander
Jas. Breden
Arvilla Goodwin
Alzada Wright
Freehold
Val
Con
H. G. Tinker
Sheriff
J. A. Ritchey
Same
L. M. Rowland
Truman D. Collins
Cherry Grove
T. E. Barnes
Admr
R. M. Cleveland
J. L. McWilliams
Wm. C. Edwards
Anna D. Scott
E. B. Grandin
Limestone
Jesse Smith
Frazine & Wiggins
David Beaty
D. W. Beaty
Treas
Caroline M
Parks
Caroline M, Parks
James Roy Et al
Joseph Seep
W. H. Thompson
F. A. Rhoades
Richard Lynch
S. A. McElree
Jacob C. Fuller
Kinzua
M. J. Bently Etal
Tidioute Creek Oil and Lumber Co
John Hunter
E. A
Bneath
Anti-Amendment Society of
Leonard W. Bacon
New England
Board of Selectmen
W. H. Lyon
Boston Transcript
Maine
Rhode Island
Hien
Jupee New
Dubuque
Kansas City Journal
Rutland, Vt
Herald
Omaha Bee
Henry Baxter
Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
NEW Spring Goods
Hunter & Jarvis
Water St
SENS
EAC
M. E. Braddon
Lady Audley
John Marchmont
Joshua Haggard
Sir Jasper
Charlotte
Rupert Godwin
Rhoda Broughton
Belinda
Betty
Dr. Cupid
Sweethart
Nancy
Joan
Rosa Nouchete Carey
Lilias
Robert Ord
Bertham
Clay
Dora Thorne
Hilda
Lord Lynn
Damer
Johnson & Siegfried
Brouseholda
Nelson Greenland
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Kopf & Henry
T.S. Messner & CO
Harry Chaapel
Carver House
A. Weiss
A. Wiss
Warren Retail Market
Goodrich & Fehman
Y. Hyson
Pitcher’s Castoria
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