Warren Mail notices and upcoming events in Warren
In Warren this week May 5 1885 crowds hear about civil cases and local doings. Barnum's circus may visit. Struthers Hose festival social. Knight Templars visit. Agricultural association meets May 23. Evangelical Church services Sunday 11 am. Local improvements at Ludlow House and Exchange Hotel praised. Concert by McGibeny family May 7 and gymnastic shows May 11. Regular meetings of Mozart Club and Warren Union School preparations for exhibition and graduation May 29 with twelve graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum’s Circus
Warren
Struthers Hose Company
Mt. Olivet
Deckers
California
Warren Co. Agricultural Association
Occidental H. It. A
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Carver House
Silk
Ludlow House
Evangelical Church
T. G. Clewell
Cleveland
Warren, Sugar Grove
Mayuille
R. R
Hamilton
Watts Flats
Grant and
Busti
Rinleis
Struthers
Harrison
Jamestown
McNett and Ritzenthaler
Miller
Warren Union School
Mozart Club
E. B. Frew
J. K. Simpson
Sec. and
Treas
FE. Launtz
C. H. Noyes
T. Rieg
T. Rieg, 8. E. Davis, Chas. Stricker, E. E. Linn, M. Jamieson, L. van Ord
James Hazeltine
Frank Sailor
Jules Morrison
People in Print May 8 highlights and local moves
A collection of notes from Warren and surrounding towns lists Maggie Mitchells appearance next Friday May 8 Judge W D Brown presiding in Clarion recent, Dr Willard Steadman visiting from Connecticut, Mrs T Keeler returning from Cincinnati, Major James heading to Mercer for a ailing wife, Rev P Doerr officiating at St Johns Lutheran Erie dedication, Mrs H P Hunter to Philadelphia two weeks, and Mrs S Green treating patients at Carver House Mondays. Also mentions James Steadman death, Rev L M Boyer sermons in Yankee Bush and Mack Church May 13, General McCreary to speak on Decoration Day, Miss Daggett shopping in New York for millinery, Kent family moving from Florida to James town, J H Williams takes hotel near Falconer, Jamestown Swede paper discuss Lacy, news of baby-waker for veterans, and August Merck Jr leaving for optics study in New York Cincinnati for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Mitchell
W. D. Brown
Clarion
Willard Steadman
Connecticut
T. Keeler
Cincinnati
Major James
Mercer
P. Doerr
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Erie
H. P. Hunter
Philadelphia
L. M. Boyer
Mead School
Yankee Bush
Mack Church
Quaker Hill
D. B. McCreary
Warren
Eben N. Ford
Clarendon
Warren Post
Spring Streets
Journal
J. H. Williams
Kinzua
Falconer
Warren County
Vart Nya
Lacy
J. N. Lacy
Mr. Lacy
Newman
Fred Baltzinger
Eben N. Ford Post
Andrew Ludlow
Andy
Fritz
August Merck, Jr
Merck Bro’s
New York
Davies
Irvineton
W. H. Metzgar
P. O’brien
Thos. Haslett
Jas. Brown
Rev. Davies
Pittsfield
Will Christie
Joe Trask
Daniel L. O’brien
Thomas Haslett
Tom
Dan
Hall
M. E. Church
Good Templars Hall
Walters Bros
Patch & Arnold
Cole
Lorenz Mart to Receive Tuning Orders at Merck Brothers
Lorenz Mart the piano manufacturer will hereafter receive tuning and repair orders at Merck Brothers Jewelry Store. All work is warranted. Lorenz Mart, Piano Manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Mart
Messrs. Merck
Rooms for rent near Carver House on Hickory Street
Good, comfortable rooms on the first floor a short distance from Carver House on Hickory Street. Apply to B. PLaTre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver House
Hickory St
B. Platre
Wallpaper stock from cheap to fine on front for Davis Co
A A Davis and Company remains at the front with a complete stack of wall paper offerings ranging from the cheapest to the finest, including remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Ed Clemons Offers Pure Spring Water Ice On Order
Ed Clemons now ready to fill all orders for his pure spring water ice in any quantity. Orders may be sent by telephone or left at his wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Clemons
A. A. Davis & Co. Floor Oil Cloth Ad
See our line of floor oil cloth before purchasing. A. A. Davis & Co. offers a selection likely advertised as practical home furnishings and floor coverings to protect surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Mail Office Offers Premium Job Printing Services
The Mail Office promotes top quality job printing with superior stock and low prices. It invites customers to compare prices before placing orders, promising efficient service and best value for quality work.
Frances Harrington Artist and We Do Boots and Shoes Ad
Frances S Harrington offers drawing painting in oil or water color portraits in crayon by 50 cents per day 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4. A. A Davis & Co advertises boots and shoes baby carriages in stock at very cheap prices with cheapest quality options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances S. Harrington
Third Streets
A. A. Davis & Co
Climax Incubator pamphlet offered by Kane firm
J. L. Cousins & Co of Kane Pennsylvania will mail a descriptive pamphlet of their Climax Incubator postpaid to any applicant. The ad also promotes Has Cough Cure priced at 25 cents and directs inquiries to Johnson & Biegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Cousins & Co
Kane, Pa
Ask Johnson & Biegfried
Pearl of Savoy at Library Hall starring Maggie Mitchell
Maggie Mitchell returns to Library Hall next Friday evening May 8 in Warren's new play Pearl of Savoy. With a first class company her earnest vivacious performance should draw a full house. seats go on sale Wednesday morning at the usual place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Maggie Mitchell
Warren
Pearl of
Savoy
Camp and Hospital Lecture by Mrs Wittenmyer
Mrs Annie Wittenmyer will lecture at Warren Baptist Church on Tuesday evening May 12 on Camp and Hospital. The talk covers the late civil war told pleasantly and praised nationwide. Veterans are especially invited to attend. camp songs will be sung by a male quartet. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wittenmyer
Warren Baptist Church
Evangelical Conference Assignments in Franklin District
The Pittsburgh Conference of the Evangelical Church met at West Millville Clarion county Pa with Bishop Dubs presiding. Appointments for Franklin district include Presiding Elder T G Clewell Franklin. T Bach Warren and Forest M V Deveause North Clarendon M L Weaver Warren L M Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Conference
Pittsburgh
Dressmaker Miss Maggie Ronne Opens Warren Shop
Miss Maggie Ronne announces her return to Warren and opens a shop at W. Scott’s residence corner Market and Fifth streets. She offers dressmaking in all branches, cutting and fitting as a specialty, and teaches the celebrated Combination System of cutting without fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Ronne
Warren
W. Scott
Market and
Fifth Streets
Window Shade Line Offers Custom Made Shades
A local supplier announces a complete line of window shades made to order. The firm emphasizes customizable sizing and fabric choices to fit any room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Wendlebee
Bey Bros Silk Ribbon Pricing for No 9 to No 16
Bey Brothers advertise a new silk ribbon lineup with prices per size: No 9 at 14 cents No 12 at 18 cents No 16 at 20 cents indicating a discount tier for retailers and crafters.
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Bey Bros
Bell Bros Dress Goods Stock Up Boldly in Warren
Bell Bros touts an unmatched Warren stock with all wool taffias satin berbers cashmeres and cut cashmeres in new shades at 25 percent below usual prices. They boast huge black-goods inventory and claim buying power lets them undercut Western Pennsylvania rivals while drawing crowds with strong prices and advertised guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Pennsylvania
Bett Bros
Pinafore Enjoyed by Warren Amateur Company
Two nights of Pinafore at Library Hall drew large crowds and strong praise from a local audience. Mrs Bernard led the cast with solid performances and the production netted about 240 for the Exchange H. L. Co. Cast lists include Flora Bell, Alice Parmlee, Frank Keene, and many more. the choir and orchestra earned acclaim. Plans mentioned to repeat in Ridgway and Titusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ladies and Gentlemen
Library Hall
W. W. Wilbur
Geo. Conrath
EF. E. Linn
Geo. King
Frank Osborn
A. Knowlson
H. Harkins
J. Haggerty
W. Crouse
Ed. Dunham
Hattie Reig
Ross Andrews
Georgia Wilbur
Will Allen
A. Kirberger
Ed. Bell
M. Kirberger
Fred Howard
Emma Benzino
H. Messenger
Minnie Metz
Regular Burgess and Town Council Meeting Minutes
The Burgess and council met with full attendance for the monthly session. Reports covered street repairs, lamp replacement, sewer projects, health officer appointment, and ordinances on licenses, muzzling dogs seasonally, and connections to water and sewer systems. A false fire alarm preceded adjournment to June.
Groceries offered at Diamond block store in Warren
Anthony Mintzer announces a new grocery and provisions store in the Diamond block below Warren Hotel. He promises prices far lower than any other house in Warren, with cash purchases, complete stock, and high cash prices to farmers. He invites friends to test his claims.
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Anthony Mintzer
Diamond Block
Warren
Warren Hotel
Jacob Keller Tailor Offers Fine Cloths and Suits
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces a vast stock of imported and domestic cloths ready to be made into suits with a guaranteed good fit. He employs skilled workmen and keeps up with the latest styles. Visit rooms on Second Street near Liberty, second story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Wallpaper Stock Reaches Second Spring Shipment
The store announces the arrival of its second spring stock of wallpaper. New patterns and colors are now on display with pricing and availability updates for customers seeking refreshed interiors.
An Appeal to the Library Board for prudent reforms
A criticlampoons the Library Association Board pleading for money and book purchases, urging businesslike funding, clearer needs, and a open method to raise endowments. He warns against perpetual appeals and praises tax and donor based support, urging honest presentation of resources and needs. He argues the library should grow gradually with prudent management and real community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Ep. Mart
The
Library Association
Esop
United States
Struthers
Zeke
Iowa
Neighborhood Notes on Local Improvements and Events
Iron bridge at Parker City to be rebuilt. Mrs A T Prendergast donates 50 dollars to each Jamestown fire company. Chautauqua Lake navigation open. small steamers began last week. Miners Bank at Dundirk failed Monday due to stock speculation. Erie constables ordered to gather tramps for Erie workhouse. Judge Taylor to reduce licensed houses in Oil City at next Court. Northcott Concert Company disbanded in Franklin for poor business. Church of God in Franklin sold for 750 dollars. Busti Farmer’s Club elects officers: Gifford president Rhinehart vice president Smith secretary Johnson treasurer. Powell Bros expand blood stock business to Los Angeles County. one brother in charge. Oren Stoddard of Busti says Palmer and Homer innocent of watering milk, claims persecution. Soldier’s monument at Smethport to be granite, over 4000 dollars, 28 feet high with Gen Thomas L Kane statue. Fruit crops damaged by severe winter. strawberries hurt, grapes severely damaged. NYC Central and Lake Shore plan fast trains competing with Pennsylvania line. new coaches and locomotives expected.
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A. T. Prendergast
Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua Lake
Dunkirk
Lake Shore
Erie County
Erie
Taylor
Oil City
Northcott Concert Company
Franklin
Church of God
Busti Farmer's Club
W. C. Gifford
A. M. Rhinehart
8. C. Smith
Smethport
Thomas L. Kane
Abbott’s Letter Locates Clay County As Diversified Farm Gem
In Axisott Mississippi 1885, F M Abbott a former Pennsylvania settler extols Clay County East Mississippi for grasses grains and livestock. He notes low costs for raising horses mules cattle and sheep, excellent soil and climate, strong health and high corn yields, and invites inquiry and visits to validate prospects. He praises rail access and practical inspection over paper reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Mississippi
Illinois
Abbott
Warren
F. M. Abbott
Pennsylvania
West Point
Axisott
Miss
New York
What Will They Do Drive at Warren Store
A Warren Pennsylvania advertisement urges customers to visit Johnson & Siegfried between 10 and 2 next Saturday. It promotes Dr Fenner’s Improved Cough Honey claiming relief in one hour and Arnica and Oil Liniment for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, Pa
Local Notes From Wrightsville May 2 Gardeners and Movers
Wrightsville reports limited planting as residents pursue tasks. Frank Stuart returns from duck hunting on Chautauqua Lake. Ephraim Wright builds and moves into a new house on T. B. Fancher's farm, displacing the Church street home now occupied by A. Wright. A quiet Wednesday wedding at James Stuart's joins Elizabeth Wright and James Stuart with Rev. Brockway officiating. N. F. Wright sawing shingles. John runs a shingle mill. O. C. Messenger enlarges his store. Harry Wright markets the Elmira Telegram each Saturday. Fairu.
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Frank Stuart
Chautauqua Lake
Ephraim Wright
T. B. Fancher
Church Street
A. Wright
James Stuart
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth Wright Became Mrs. Stuart, Rev. Brockway, Officiating. N. F. Wright
John
O. C. Messenger
Harry Wright
Elmira
Fairu
Death and local notices from Youngsville and area
Mrs Eliza Mead died after two years of paralysis at her home in Youngsville. Ralph Phillips, five and a half, drowned after capsizing while fishing. body recovered next day near the bridge. Funeral services held for both, with other town updates on moving stock, visitors, home exteriors, illnesses, and a church entertainment scheduled for May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Eliza Mead
P.M
Ralph Phillips
Diefendorf & Jacobs
N. Mead
Thos. Haliday
O. M. Agrelius
Marionville
A. S. Goodrich
Pittsfield
A. C. Blodgett
Lizzie Haliday
Wm. Nutting
Clarendon
Leroy Phillips
E. Lena Excell
May 2 Local Notes From Scranton Irvineton Towns
May 2 items from Scranton and Irvineton report visits, family news, illness, and local business. Dorsey McGrew returns after six months, several residents attend church, mills run, and a rise in employment pay days. Public notices include state education acts, marriage license proposals, and a push to enforce sign boards.
New Wedding and Ball Invitations at the Mail Office
Latest Linen Hem stitch designs arrive for wedding and ball invitations. Visit soon before the assortment sells out. Also touts a liver health tonic Zope-sa and a Johnson & Siegfried sample, promoting general health and job room services at Marit.
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Johnson & Siegfried
Thorn Creek remains central to April oil operations
The April oil report shows field conditions improved from March with Thorn Creek driving much of the activity. Fifty nine Thorn Creek wells lose their prior importance as remaining drilling targets prove flashy and less productive. Outside Thorn Creek activity shifts to old fields with renewed drilling in Warren county and surrounding areas including Tiona, Clarence, Glade, Bradford and Allegany.
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Thorn Creek
Warren County
Tiona
Clarendon
Old Glade
Warren
Bradford
Allegany
Derrick
Western New York Agricultural Assn Meeting in Cuba June 11 12
The Western New York Agricultural Association will hold its next meeting in Cuba Allegany county June 11 and 12 with speakers A N Cole veteran editor of Allegany county on drainage and irrigation Dr L Sturtevant from the State Experimental Farm Geneva on farm objects J C Sibley Franklin on Jersey cattle Emin Davis Sugar Grove on Short Horns F G Babcock Hornellsville on Polled cattle B B Lord Sinclairville on Holsteins and Dr J T Edwards on latest ensilage developments Also note a 25 cent Hus Cough Cure from Johnson Siegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western New York Agricultural Association
Cuba
Allegany County
A. N. Cole
L. Sturtevant
Geneva
J. C. Sibley
Franklin
Jersey
Emin Davis
Sugar Grove
F. G. Babcock
Hornellsville
B. B. Lord
Sinclairville
J. T. Edwards
Warren Borough sidewalk ordinance notice
At a meeting of the Burgess and Town Council of Warren on April 6 1885 the following plan was adopted and ordered published It shall be lawful and the owner or owners of lots on the east side of Market street and the James town road from Sixth street to the borough line must construct a good brick stone or plank sidewalk five feet wide on or before the first of June next The sidewalk shall be accepted by the Burgess and Town Council c C Thompson Burgess Attest Rufus P Kine Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Com
Struthers Hose Co
Philip Beglar
G. D. Manville
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Parmlee & Henry
Library Hall
Warren Gas Light Co
Hazel
Poplar
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Warren
Market Street
Jamestown Road
Sixth Street
C.c. Thompson
Burgess
Rufus P. Kine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Clarendon Herald
Exchange Hotel
Exchange
McGibeny
Messrs. Pullman, Dingess & Co
America
London
O. H. Hunter & Son
People IN Print
S. Green
James Steadman
Wantep
Northropp’s
Bell Bros
Joscphine
Flora Bell Buttercup
Alice Parmlee Hebe
Frank Loomis
Saereere Seersreereee
Pasestns
Belrene
Frank Keene
A. C. McAlpine
Fred Bell Boats Wait
Esccoseceresserese
Will Crouse
John Heggerty
Frankie Keene
Cilorus
Dioo
Neighborhood Notes
Parker City
Fredonia
New York Central
F. M. Apport
Dr. Harding
Stewart's DrugStore
Bett Bro’s
Wrightsville
John C. Ford
Scranton
Jessie Reynolds
Dorsey McGrew
McGrew Bro’s
Wm. Hibbard
I. A. Whitney
Plum Mead
G. Pinkerton
C. A. Burrows
Stright & Vermilyea
Ayers & Stright
Fred F. Stewart
Andrews
C. L. van Dusen Nursery Co
Department of Public Instruction
Snodgrass
Senate
Lancaster County
Commonwealth
Preston
Gen. Washington
Robert Morris
Washington
Plymouth
Wilkesbarre
Laceyville
Bradford County
Penny Press
Harrisburg
Agricultural Association
Ask Johnson & Siegfried
Sepsecon
Erie City
Waterford Village
Linus Lindsley
Waterford
Jém
New Lot
Merchant Tailoring
Bala
A. A. Davis & CO. Warren, Penn
Corner
Second & Liberty Lts
P.js. Bayer
A. B. McKain & Son
Liberty and
Water Streets
Paarried
Joells—Kelly
Eldred
Wm. Ray
J. P
Alfred Joells
Lydia Kelly
Steadman
Masons
Cold Springs
Brokenstraw Valley
Aretus Walton
John S. Walton
John Mead
G. W. Brown
Youngsville, Com
Em” A
Walt
Graham
Oaca Coc
Ills Co
General Produce Market
Geo, P. Orr & Co
Warren Sugar
Y. Hyson
C.sccceess
Blok
N. O
Aves & Hull
Warren Savings Bank
Hackney
John HB. Hull
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