Warren Town News Mixes Local Ventures and Social Notes
Local items report H. J. Danforth selling a Glade grocery to West Geer and Piso building excavation on the Island. Spring produce and lilacs bloom. Front street awnings get new paint. Community updates cover street work, carpentry projects, a May 15 Grand Lodge postponement, church lectures, railway stockholders, school rules, and diverse personal mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Danforth
Glade
West Geer
Piso
Window Shades Made To Order By A. A. Davis Co
Local advert notes A. A. Davis & Co offers custom window shades for order. Also promotes Warren city market on Hickory Street as best for meats run by Joan Laurier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
Talks of new factories aimed at Warren business growth
The article notes chatter about manufactories including a tannery in Boston land prospects and two refineries planned by Warren and Sugar Grove interests and foreign capital. It urges local capitalists to support these ventures to ensure Warren’s future prosperity, warning rivals may gain if aid is withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Warren
Sugar Grove
Mikado Production Set With Amateurs and Elaborate Costumes
Preparations are underway for a Mikado production this week on Thursday and Friday. Most performers are amateurs except Mr. Duffy, but past performances suggest high quality. The stage will feature elaborate settings and life like costumes, with proceeds benefiting Hooks.
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Mr. Duffy
Temperance Convention Planned in Warren County
The temperance group announces a county convention in Warren next Thursday to gauge public sentiment on liquor and licensing. Judge Taylor’s Franklin position will be challenged by Rev. P S Allen and local speakers. Delegates from across the county are expected and all interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Taylor
Franklin
Allen
Rankin Delivers Presbyterian Sermon and Local Events
Rev W A Rankin preached the class sermon at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening May 23. Warren Union School holds closing exercises on Thursday and Friday May 27 and 28. Alumni banquet set for Carver House Saturday evening May 29. Store advertises end of season stock clearance with sixty days to close out. D RIDELSPERGER signs off. Latest Stetson hats debut at Grorce Bay's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Smith
High Street
Otto Marker
Warren Masonic Lodge
F. Henry
Ward
W. D. Brown
Fred Cogswell
Fifth Street
Lutheran Church
J. H. Sandstrom
F. M. Clark
Sandstrom
M. E
A. Mintzer
R. D. Bartlett
Bartlett
Butte
Montana
Henry
Will
W. A. Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Warren Union School
Carver House
Brush and Pencil Exhibition Showcases Local Amateur Talent
Artist Greaves hosts a rare amateur art exhibition in his studio front room featuring about 130 works by town residents and pupils. The display emphasizes natural landscapes and likenesses rather than strict copies, with many ladies contributing sketches and paintings. The event closes tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greaves
Raphael
Et. Eddy
Jennie Greaves
May Rockwell
Madonna
Faust
Marguerite
M. Waters
Pharoah
Miss Greaves
Ed. Allen
Longfellow
Edith Sill
Lora Alden
English
A. D. L. Phillips
Kittie Brecht
M. Beecher
J. Shirley
L. R. Freeman
Fannie Smith
Grace Davis
Monk and Parrott
Eng. Sanford
H. L. Bartholomew
Marie Kopf
Parshall
W. M. Baker
Nellie Crull
Schermerhorn
China
Japan
Bessie Richards
Flora Bell
J. C. Thomas
Bro
Hall
O. B. Watson
Dee
J. C. Palmer
Georgie Wilbur
Kensington
O'Dell
D. L. Gerould
L. Dunham
Nettie Robertson
W. D. Hinckley
Bender
Bina P. Loughwey
Voice of the People urges regular garbage collection system
A reader argues that sanitary reform is incomplete without a borough garbage collection schedule. The letter notes decaying kitchen waste causes disease and suggests dividing the town into sections with a fixed collection day for each, so families place waste in a front yard pail for pickup.
Itinerant trader nuisance sparks call for tighter controls
Citizens and merchants in Warren denounce itinerant peddlers selling inferior wares on the streets. Keller and Leonhart objected, a vendor showed a license, but lacking state and county permits he was discharged after law reading. Local ordinance requires a $1 daily license, but residents urge higher fees or bans to protect home merchants from fraud and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ep. Mart
Keller
Leonhart
Burgess Morck
Warren
Wetmore Brothers Ride Old Virginia Trail
Ed Wetmore and his younger brother Bert, sons of Judge Wetmore of Warren, journey by horseback to a Virginia farm. They travel the old state road via Ridgway and Chambersburg, possibly Gettysburg, Harper’s Ferry, Manassas Gap, toward Farquor County, about 30 miles south of Washington. The trip, while historic in style, is a quaint contrast to modern travel.
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Ed. Wetmore
Bert
L. D. Wetmore
Warren
Virginia
Ridgway
Clearfield
Chambersburg
Gettysburg
Harper’s Ferry
Manasses Gap
Farquor County
Washington
County Items Highlight Moves and a Local Creamery Opening
Sugar Run youths R L Arthur and J P Sherman depart for Montana in search of fortunes while Martin Morgan of North Warren sells his farm and moves to Le Grand Oregon with family. Ed Hill losses seven hundred dollars in a brooder fire at Hunter farm poultry yards. oil stove explosion suspected but unexplained. Sugar Grove News notes a Stillwater road creamery opening by Gregg and Abbott using DeLaval separator. expects milking four to six hundred cows. James Brookmire elected salesman for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Arthur
J. P. Sherman
Sugar Run
Montana
Martin Morgan
North Warren
le Grand
Oregon
Ed Hill
Hunter Farm
Tidioute News
Sugar Grove
Stillwater Road
Gregg and Abbott
James Brookmire
Lake Wood to Teach Townsend Anti Hell Theology This Season
Dr Townsend will teach anti hell theology at Lake Wood this season with speakers including Dr Hill ex President of Harvard Rev Chas Ames Dr Livermore Dr Peabody and President Atwood. Lakewood School of Theology in Jamestown elected officers and directors headed by C E Tucker and Edward L Hall with Dr A A Livermore and Dr J G Townsend as superintendents of instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Lake Wood
Hill
Harvard University
Chas. H. Ames
Philadelphia
Livermore
Meadville
Peabody
Boston
Atwood
the Universalist College
Lenox
N. Y
Barber
J. G. Townsend
Charles Hall
Sherman
Abel Edson
Sinclairville
Alfred Short
North East
Joshua Douglas
C. O. Babbitt
Corry
Local Tea Import Trial At D A V P Depot
A Grand Valley reporter encounters Bishop at the D A V P depot with a curious bill from Yokohama for Sterling Japan Tea imported by P J Bayer. Bayer confirms the shipment as a test, plans to advertise later, while the reporter vows discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Bishop
Mr. B
Yokohama
Japan
P. J. Bayer
America
Ware-Room
Bayer
A Modest Yet Orderly Circus Arrives in Town
The piece portrays a small, well behaved circus with good animals and standout acts. It notes lively attendance, typical outsiders such as the paper debtor with the old woman and children, a country cousin with peanuts, a dapper crowd, and a boy eager for his first canvas crawl this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Spring invoice and new dry goods arrivals by O. H. Hunter & Son
The third spring invoice arrives and goods such as Fourlords Prints Sateens Ginghams and Lawns are now on shelves. The ad touts trusted fair dealing and notes strong female customer interest with a warning about breach of promise suits. Ventilated Rubber Boots are sold at C. P. Northrop’s Cash Shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Hunter & Son
Cash
C. P. Northrop
May Court verdicts from last week
From Monday to Friday last week the May Court heard cases. A. C. Stilson versus Jane Burroughs and others resulted in $168.50 for the plaintiff. Martin Briggs versus Shaffer and Hall awarded $138.88 for the plaintiff. Bonnie Bros against Chas Shaw verdict for the defendant. S. G. Sanford versus G. W. Green verdict of $100 for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Court
A. C. Stilson
Jane Burroughs
Martin Briggs
Shaffer & Hall
Bonnie Bros
Chas. Shaw
S. G. Sanford
G. W. Green
Closing Out Sale At D Ripel Sperger Store
C P Henry prepares to duplicate dealer quotes. Sixty day closing out sale at D Ripel Sperger's store promises bargains. Ladies offered a complete set of Artist's materials and sewer pipe and fire clay chimneys from Wo Spinner's 234 Diamond Block. Theodore Messner's displays 500 presents and window shades attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Henry
Grocer
D. Ripelsperger
A. A. Davis & Co
Special Drives Boost Bell Bros Goods Across Departments
Bell Bros reports a strong three month run with dress goods sales nearly doubling prior years. The store touts fresh stock, new white goods at low prices, an expansive embroidery robes section, and direct-from-manufacturer carpets and parasols. Local items note Early Rose potatoes, Amber flour, and new Spring lines plus regional updates on railroads and town events.
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India
Victoria
Warren
Clothier George Batt Advertises Bargains and Quality
The notice promotes ready made clothing bargains at George Batt the Clothier and asserts a firm stance against underselling. It also advertises a sale of buggies and phaetons by H J Dreyer made from quality materials and workmanship, and Peckham plows by Sang Spinner at Diamond Block No 234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Batt
H. J. Dreyer
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Peckham
Sang Spinner’s
Diamond Lock
William Spinner
Imported horse for farmers at accessible rates
To Farmers and Stock Breeders. An imported registered horse is available at rates within reach for improving stock. View at M. B. Roudebush's boarding stable or Warren Hotel barn on Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jno. F. Crane & Co. provides information. Our new clothes are on display at GeorgeE Batt the Clothier. Great sugar price reductions. Meat and poultry items not in stock at the Oneida are not in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Roudebush
Warren Hotel
Jno. F. Crane & Co
Oneida
A. J. Marsh
E. Dean
Local merchants boast syrups and fashions for every need
A historical ad page highlights an elegant soda fountain offering a wide range of syrups and draught drinks. It also promotes custom clothing from D. RipeLspERcER, fruits from RuHi Man, and insurance via C H Meacham & Co. plus wall decor from A A Davis & Co. Seasonal produce at RunnyMan's is listed, with urging proverbs and medical reminders. A neat house on Rankin Street is available to rent.
Kobus and Sobel Tie In Warren May 1886
In Warren on May 5 1886 at the residence of D Shear Meyer Kobus of Oil City wed Miss Theresa Sobel of Erie sister of Mrs Shear. On May 7 1886 in Warren at the Lutheran parsonage S P Simonson wed Miss Anna Hanson both of Warren Pa.
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Kobus—Sobel
Warren
D. Shear
S. Weil
Bradford
Meyer Kobus
Oil City
Theresa Sobel
Erie
Shear
Nelson infant Emma Selma dies in Clarendon May 1836
In Clarendon Pennsylvania on May 6 1836 Emma Selma infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nelson aged seven months and eleven days.
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Nelson
Clarendon, Pa
Emma Selma
John Nelson
Local Notes and Movements Around town May 10
Jacob Myers, recently injured at the tannery, can be about. Mrs. John Koebly postpones her Europe visit. Mrs. D. H. White and daughter Nellie plan a Connecticut absence for months. Mrs. W. J. White and child visit Kent, Conn. R. S. Hall of Erie in town. W. S. Mills heads to Elk County for summer. Lena Riddelsperger feeble but becomes mobile. White & Co. buys two draught horses. Postmaster Schimelfeng fences residence. Office seekers Mr. Shortt and Mr. Allen in town. Henry Wohlers moves family to Warren farm. Rev. H. Webster repairs home. Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon at the hall. J.
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L. P. Rogers
Florida
C. W. Beaty
California
Fred Morck
New York
Wilbur
J. A. Wiley
Franklin
F.S. Wetmore
Cambridge
Mass
N. D. Bell
O. D. Coleman
Kane
O. H. Hunter
Columbus
Warren
Corry
F. H. Rockwell
Little Pearle Coleman
Bell Bro’s
Davis, Berchers
Slater
Eben N. Ford Post
W. W. Painter
Emma Beach
Z. E. Eddy
Rochester
N. Y
G. N. Makely
W. A. Rankin
Grand Valley
L. T. Bishop
K. of P
Pennsylvania
Bishop
John Trowbridge
Baptist Church
Randolph
Masons
The
Odd Fellows
Fire Department
Jacob Myers
John Koebly
Europe
D. H. White
Nellie
Connecticut
W. J. White
Kent
Conn
R. S. Hall
Erie
W. S. Mills
Elk County
Lena Riddelsperger
White & Co
Schimelfeng
Shortt
Mr. Allen
Henry Wohlers
Rev. H. Webster
Ladies Aid Society
Hail
Chandler's Valley May Updates
May 8 reports Mr. Rhinehart had his house painted and Mr. Beck also. Ab. Hultburg rented Mr. Jones's house and moved in. Gregg has the frame up for a horse barn. Lo
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Rhinehart
Beck
Ab. Hultburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
Hies
D. Ridelsperger
Walkerman Brothers
John Kropp
GC. H. Mead
National Temperance of New York
Library Hall
Warren and Farnsworth R. R. Co
T. Struthers
C. W. Stone
A. J. Hazeltine
J. H. Eddy
J. P. Jefferson
A. D. Wood
Library
Temperance
Grorce Bay’s
Voice OF the People
Mustang
Dorris’ Circus
Theodore Messner
Bell Bros
Bei Bros
Joseph Hill
P. & E. Depot
Hebron
Burbank
Texo. Messner’s
Peter Greenland
Episcopal Church
George Ball
Jamestown
Fair Ground
Sam Jones
Chautauqua
Sam
Chautauqua Lake Railroad
Fairview
Erie County
Irvington
Ridgway Advocate
John DuBois
Mr. DuBois
Oswego
Tioga County
Burdick
Citizens’ Committee
James C. Marshall, Esq
Girard
Porter
van Buren
Bar of
Elijah Babbitt
McDade
Warren County
Goodwell Hill
Star
Morgan, Bigler & Co
Wood Bros
Omri Goodwell
Bovee & Co
Judge Merritt
Keplar & Co
Stewart
Archie Thompson
M. Davenport
Georgee Batt
F. S. Goodman & Co
D. Ripelspercer
RuHi~Man’s
C. H. Meacham & Co
United States
England
George Ball’s
RunnyMan’s
A. W. Merck
Glade, Rankin Street
C. Smith
Emma Bryant
Tidioute
Averill
Rosetta Turner
McKain
D. Benson
Fanny McKay
McGill
Warren and
J. P. Houser
P. M
Joseph Goldwail
Lewis Bimber
Wm. Garber
Economites
Dakota
Wm. Averill
VISTA
Russell
S. Hays
Hiram Carr
House of Representatives
John Houghnot
J. D. Edwards
Chamberlain Institute
Sam Johnson
Stoneham
Seo Yards
Cambries
Breys
Variety Hall
Johnson & Siegfried
Ren,pa
Chandler's Valley
Chas. Anderson
F. A. Lagerdahl
Paver Grrenlund
N. K. Wendleboe
Liberty Street
Postoffic Warren
Allegheny Spring Hotel
Irvington, Warren CO
Warren Exchange
Genth
University of Pennsylvania
Rvineton, Warren Co
Dunham & Cornwell
Proprietors
Jake Champers
Sussecill
A. Harris
North Clarendon, Pa
R. T. Tunstall
C. M. Thompson
Water Street
Tunstall & Thompson
L. Noel
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