New Sewers Planned on Warren East Side
The town plans new sewer lines on Warren's East Side as voters weigh a 25009 dollar bond increase. Election results show light turnout with scattered votes across several names and tallies. Local legislation covers park trees, street sweeper, levee street denial, and ordinances on public order, pipes, bathing, and pigs. School matters note site selection for a new building and salary schedule debates. The treasurer reports 2951.33 on hand with bills paid after contentious debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Aone
Cantav Et Esinaph
OMAP
Cassexeoy
Susan Dideaasere de Okat
Park Committee
Mirror
McLaren
Arird
Baker
Hinckley
Cobham
Longing and Local Notes From Warren and Nearby
A feature spread blends a poem of longing with local notices from Warren. Items include Dr. Hitt at Struthers Hotel May 7, an Oakland Cemetery theft warning, and community updates on lectures, milked details of theater, aquisitions, and a 105-year-old almshouse resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Cemetery
Willard Howakgp
Warren
Jamestown
Kellar
Library Hall
Erie County Almshouse
Ellen Driscoll
Almshouse
James Roy
Struthers Iron Works
Finley Cousins
Dr. Peirce
Dolf Keller
Papa
Army Worm Threat Closes In On Warren County Fields
Local report notes an all destroying army worm has appeared in Warren county portending a heavy infestation this year. Dr Warren estimates the Pennsylvania damage last year exceeded 200000 dollars threatening large scale crop losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Methodist Church
New York City
Bowery
Philadelphia
Washington Monument
Corp
Frank Sager
Harry Mason
Richard Sager
Warren County
Warren
Pennsylvania
Public Health Rules for Warren Borough Implore Citizen Cooperation
The Warren Borough Board of Health urges clean living habits to prevent disease. Rules require May cellar cleansing, manure limits for stables, sewer connections for privies, prohibition of draining into rivers, and no disposal of refuse in streets, waterways, or riverbanks. Signed by W. C. Watson, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Borough of
Warren
Allegheny River
Conewango Creek
W. C. Watson
Sec’y
Milk vendors to use nonreturnable coupon tickets in Warren
The Warren Board of Health passed a rule at its April 29 1897 meeting requiring all local milk vendors to issue coupon tickets that cannot be reissued. The order takes effect June 1 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Supreme Board
Board of Health
Borough of
Warren
Pennsylvanias 1896 Rail Earnings Decline Despite Passenger Rise
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1896 net earnings of 12 007 044 dollars, down 1 559 083 from 1895. Passenger traffic rose to 18 014 779, up 46 487, with passenger earnings up 41 148 and expenses up 3 927. Freight tonnage fell by 4 383 458 tons and tonnage miles by 477 977 107, with earnings down 2 281 885 and expenses down 682 260 22, yielding a profit drop of 1 599 625 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PENSY
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Columbus Postmaster Nomination in Warren County
Washington dispatch reports Representative C W Stone backing Edgar R Allen for Columbus Warren county postmaster. A Democrat received appointment in January but commission not issued. Allen, a Columbus merchant and active Republican, would serve four years at 1000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ColumBus P. M
Washington
C. W. Stone
Edgar R. Allen
Columbus
Warren County
Cleveland
Allen
Franklin and Warren Men Catch Big Trout Totals at Tidioute
The Franklin News reports a Franklin man and Mr Wm Grandin caught 500 trout from the Minister and Queen runs near Tidioute last week. The Warren Democrat adds a Warren man netted 317 fish at the same site. The tale sparks skepticism about trout abundance and bold claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin News
Franklin
Tidioute
Wm. Grandin
Warren Democrat
Warren
Wall Paper Stock and Designs at Rowland and Sons
W C Rowland and Sons offer Warren’s largest complete stock of wall paper with new designs constantly added. Before purchasing, customers should inspect the stock at the Exchange block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Free 1897 bicycle offered in exchange for a favor
A Philadelphia contact advertises two free bicycles of 1897 model to residents of Warren and neighboring townships. No agency or business sale. Preference for readers with access to many young music students. For details write The Columbia Musical Ase'n at 216 218 South Third Street Philadelphia PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
South Third Street
Philadelphia
Dixson's Grade Drug and Variety Store and Riverside Fish Co
Complete line of Pure Drugs Medicines and Chemicals at Dixson's Grade Drug and Variety Store with prices reasonable and quality best. Oysters and fish available from Riverside Fish and Oyster CoBaltzinger block. George Smith manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson’s Grade Drug and Variety Store
Fish
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Baltzinger Block
George Smith
Water St
Warren
Wrightsville May Correspondence and Local Notices
May 3 items report Philander Wrights leaving for the West and Mrs. A Tuttle moving to Youngsville. Elroy Near buys a lot and builds on Columbus street. Obits for Jane Whitcom and Mrs Mark Dalrymple. Birth announced for Frank and Mrs Price. Sewing Society meets. Epworth League elects officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Philander Wright
Phud
Far West
A. Tuttle
Youngsville
Elroy Near
Columbus Street
John Bull
F. M. Thompson
N. F. Wright
Olive Wright
Carrie
Lester Wright
C. W. Wynn
Kate Crecroft
Wm. Rice
Sturdevant
Jamestown
Frank Price
Phillis
Will Yates
Arvilla Fancher Goodwin
Big Bend
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Lander Week
May events include the Creel and Knapp wedding at the Whit ing home with Warren guests. Jamestown visitors S Clark and family called on friends. Mahan of Youngs ville stayed with Braley. White of Sugar Grove preaches at Lander. Visitors from various towns, plus Mrs Preston’s return from a Southern journey.
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W. M. Creel
F. M. Knapp
Warren
Lander
Knapp
Maud Whiting
B. A. Whiting
S. Clark
Jamestown
D. J. Mahan
Youngsville
H. A. Braley
R. J. White
Sugar Grove
W. B. Whiting
Franklinville
N. Y
A. Thompson
Russell and
Cable Hollow
M. A. Wright
Ludlow
Marshtown
Mary Wright
L. H. Thompson
Wm. Hartson
Nelson Preston
Visit and notices from Spring Creek on May 4
Mrs. D Curtis of Ludlow visited her parents Mr and Mrs Byron Eldred. Lonnie Mattison slowly improves from severe injuries. Rev Burns delivered an eloquent sermon on the decision of the court and its effect in our town. Epworth League elected delegates William Morton Clayton Stearns and Goodrich Hyer to Warren convention. Edgar Moore called to Pittsburg by his uncle's death.
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Spring Creek
Edgar Moore
Pittsburg
Real estate transfers in Warren and surrounding towns
A list of property deeds transferring parcels and cash between individuals and firms in Warren County towns Including Brokenstraw Pine Grove Warren Sugar Grove and surrounding areas with amounts from 20 to 5000 dollars and buyers sellers and recipients named. Various estates and corporations appear with multiple transactions including O F Hoffman Penn Tanning Co and School District of Warrenboro among others.
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Katie V. Mead
Elijah Meely
Brokenstraw
Alma E. Nutting
Same
Samuel Rowland
Luna M. Herrick
Pine Grove
Wm. D. Brown
Rhoda A. Adams
Florence Barber
A. C. Blodget
Pittsfield
East Warren R. E. Co
David Marsh
Warren
Youngsville
Carolina Larson Etal
Sam
J. Woodin
Sugar Grove
Sam’l J. Woodin
Violet H. Martin
David Ridelsperger
Warrenboro
John B. Swart
Clifford Scranton
Farmington
Emily E. Beecher
W. S. Bartholomew
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by F. J. Cheney Co
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo Ohio by F J Cheney Co claiming no mercury and internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It warns buyers to ensure genuine product and notes testimonials free with price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are endorsed as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Journal
Jacob Keller
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
One Fare Round Trip Hale Warren to Falconer May 8
May 8 sale of round trip tickets from Warren to Falconer at a single fare for the day only. Tickets good only for travel that day in connection with Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Show at Jamestown.
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Warren
Falconer
Children Seek Homes for Six Local Children
The Children’s Aid Society seeks foster or adoptive homes for six children. Three boys aged 13 11 and 3 years and three girls aged 10 8 and 2 months need placement. Applications directed to Mrs. E N Smith in Warren Pennsylvania.
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Children’s Aid Society
E. N. Smith
Warren, Pa
Knapp and Maud Whiting Wedding at Lander
In Lander Pennsylvania on April 29 1897 Ernest S Knapp and Maud Whiting were married at the bride’s parents home by Reverend J H Clemens of Busti both residents of Lander. Rhodes and Grace Agrelius wed in Youngsville on April 28 1897 at the bride’s parents home with Rev R J White officiating. Smith and Ida Culbertson joined in marriage in Jamestown New York on May 2 1897 both from Warren.
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Royal Arcanum Association
New Castle
Beech Street Athletic Club
McAlpin
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Mannington
W. Va
Reed
Chas. W. Stone
New York
Stone
Kane Republican
Senator Quay
C. W. Stone
Seneca Oil Co
Cattaraugus Reservation
Secretary of the Interior
Olean
Salamanca
Rhodes—Agrelius
Youngsville
R. J. White
W. E. Rhodes
Corry
Grace Agrelius
Smith—Culbertson
Jamestown
N. Y
John Smith
Ida Culbertson
Warren
Obituary notices from Warren and Harrisburg depth
Mrs Clarinda Brown aged 84 dies in Warren after long illness in 1897. She leaves a daughter Mrs Thatcher and two sons John G Brown and L J Brown. Funeral at her residence, Rev J W Smith officiating. Burial at Randolph NY. Lillian Clark aged 4 years 9 months 11 days drowns near Conewango Creek. Funeral held last Monday. Mrs Philip Ackley dies in Harrisburg in 1897. Burial at Warren last Saturday.
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J. W. Smith
Randolph
N. Y. Clark
Warren
Lillian
Nelson H. Clark
Conewango Creek
Fifth Street Bridge
Postal Cards and Local Humor in Warren Ad Pages
A mixed Warren Pa page features jokes and vignettes about daily life and relationships. It also promotes Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local druggists Morris & Mullen and P B Canfield named for sale in Warren and Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kinney
Warren Center
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B Canfield
Corydon
Pure Spring Water Ice Order Pickup Notice
All orders for pure spring water ice left at W. U. Telegraph office, or corner Hickory and Fourth streets, will receive prompt attention.
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W. U. Telegraph Office
Hickory and
Fourth Streets
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
For Sale Franklin Typewriter at Low Price
Fehman Bros advertise a Franklin typewriter in good condition for sale. Inquiries directed to the Mall office for details and pricing.
Retail price list fragment from Arbuckle era ad
A fragment lists multiple grocery items with unit prices including Arbuckle’s Coffee per Rio and Java, Mocha and Java, Acme Soap eight bars, Starch eight pounds, Best 50c Tea all kinds, Table Syrup 50c, Grad Lard, Eight cent Rice, Pepper and Spices at several fractional prices, indicating a mid century sale or catalog style notice. The text preserves pricing for consumer staples with varied cents and fractions.
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Tion
Arbuckle
Rio
Java
Acme
Great Cash Grocery Ad Promotes Freight Paid Offer
Local ad for Great Cash Grocery owned by G. H. Strickland at Waters Block near Postoffee. A $10 order with the note Jones pays the freight advertises butter and eggs delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Cash
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postoffee
Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Spooners
Scott
Rufus P. King
Struthers, Wells & Co
Baptist Womans’ Foreign Mission Society of Pennsylvania
Womans’ Baptist Home and Foreign Mission Society
Oil Creek Association
Trinity Guild of
Trinity Memorial Church
Armstrong McKelvey
N. K
Jamess K. Webb
Frewsburg
Market
W. A. Greaves
Wes
China
Prion
Stoc Nine
de Fehlman Bros
Tiona
M. Waters
Florida
Exchange Hotel
Tionesta
Lisbie Cogswell
Fredonia
Dr. Hitt
Struthers Hotel
J. H. Horton
Sheffield
Episcopal Church
Poplar
Third
Charles Conover
Conover
W. H. Harris
L. M. Phillips
Squire Jackson
Squire Phillips
Tidioute News
Oil City
Putnamville
Fehlman Bros
Ackley
Harrisburg
Philip Ackley
Warren Last
E. Detchon
Noyes
Patsy
Chicago
P. B. Canfield
E. Clemons
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works
Strickland’s
Hunter's
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Paris
Theer
J. KR. Kertcher
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Myron Wartess
E. T. Hazeltine
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. A. Myers
K. T. Hazeltine
D. F. Hoffman
J. M. Siegfried
W. Parshall
Jas. C. Parmlee
D. L. Gerould
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
Freeman
C. Sigel
Warren National Bank
Joy Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
All
Baby Carriages, &C
Tissue Brodie
Organdie Lisse
Rayure Fantasie
Tambeau Fantasie
Lappet
WW. Jarvis
Mrs. Casemere’s
Eyes
Board of Trustees
S. H. Davis A. Hertzel
G. W. Demming
L. M. Hazeltine
Willis Cowan Lee
K. Russell
F. A. Cogswell
Warten Igey
James Lofan
B. F. Mead
H. M. Boeschlin
N. Dietch
Jamas Haskins
Willis Cowan
O. Slater & CO
Carroll
Putnam Horse
Phoenix Horse
Pennine
Peal Medicine CO
Didt CO
Siegfried
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