Home matters and social notes from Warren May 12 1898
The Warrren Pa item notes a game between Warren and Celeron postponed due to rain and mentions box deliveries for Co I. Relief Corps and Columbia Club charity efforts. The Fortnightly meeting with Mrs Beaty discussed Rossini. officers elected: Rev A B Markley president, Mrs W D Hinckley VP, Mrs J W Albrecht secretary, Mrs Richard B Stewart treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Beaty
Rossini
A. B. Markley
W. D. Hinckley
J. W. Albrecht
Richard B. Stewart
The Circus Comes to Fair Ground May Seventeenth
The Main's big circus visits the fair ground next Tuesday May 17 with novelties including the Eddy family and four English acrobats in full dress. The Wurtz family perform aerial feats in long skirts, drawing crowds. Get seats early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
Wurtz
State Hospital Sewage Plan and Conewango Pollution Report
Trustees publish civil engineer William B. Landreth of Warners New York report on proposed sewage disposal at the State Hospital and Conewango creek pollution. He says $10,000 may not cover a first class plant yet hospital sewage to not noticeably contaminate river a mile below outlet and oil refineries are major pollutants. He urges chemical disposal works near the outlet with 120000 gallon tank, costing about $10,000, and argues against polluting streams in principle. He notes refinery waste dominates pollution at Warren and calls for broader safeguards. Additional ads follow including oil cloths linoleum and a vacancy for a good cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
William B. Landreth
Warners, N. Y
Conewango Creek
Landreth
Conewango
Warren
North Warren
Conenango
Local notes highlight wagers and travel around Warren
Tiona 93, Mrs. C. H. Noyes and daughter arrived home from Nashville. Mrs. Er. Eppy left for Spokane. Miss Ritchie joined Mrs. Christie for Butler. C. J. Gunning visits from Lotteville. Blanche Hazeltine at Harrisburg for missionary meeting. Dr. Peirce in New York City. returns in five weeks. Flour prices steady per Louie Hutter. Charles Chase to Wilkesbarre for Odd Fellows event. Reverend Taylor and Walkerman attend Pittsburg Episcopal convocation. Mrs. Gross injured bicycle fall. Dr. Brown in charge. Elks license: Dr. Arthur F. Davis and Miss Elizabeth W. Spettigue. War news edition of Warren Democrat issued. another planned. Crews return from Mt. Gretna. Co. I quota not needed. Old Nec dies near Erie aged 43. Sept. Udney questioned for sympathy to Spain. Manager Brady praised by Drake of Postal Telegraph. Gen John A. Wiley may be named brigadier general. John Grindley and Captain Robert Grindley visit Shortt. Seneca elections bitter. Hoag reelected. Tidioute creamery opens with 1,343 pounds milk day one. National Guard recruitment filing in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiona
C. H. Noyes
Nashville
Tenn
Er. Eppy
Spokane
Washington
Miss Ritchie
Christie
Butler
Peirce
New York City
Warren
Louie Hutter
Charles Chase
Wilkesbarre
Warren Lodges
Odd Fellows
A. R. Taylor
Joseph Walkerman
Pittsburg
Warren Episcopal Church
Pittsburg Times
Mt. Gretna
John A. Wiley
Pennsylvania
John Grindley
Robert Grindley
New York
W. H. Shortt
Hong Kong
Youngsville
Hoag
Salamanca
Red Man
Bradford
Resignation Sought as Executors of Irvine Estate
Legal notice shows Geo N Parmlee and Guy C Irvine ask to resign as executors of Guy C Irvine deceased due to age and illness. They served nearly thirty years, have filed their eighth and final account, court to appoint an administrator until the youngest grandchild reaches age. Living heirs include daughter Rachel Bachop and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Geo. N. Parmlee
Guy C. Irvine
Rachel Bachop
Mutual Benefit Grange Meeting At Warren Report
The North Warren Grange and Mutual Benefit meeting in Warren on May 5 drew strong attendance. Mike Crocker served as Master and Miss Anna Mack as Secretary with Henry Mack giving the welcome and Mrs. H. M. Preston replying. The program topics received solid discussion. The next gathering is with Pleasant Grange on the first Thursday of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Warren
Warren
Mike Crocker
Anna Mack
Henry Mack
H. M. Preston
Pleasant Grange
Diehl’s Restaurant Reopens At Old Liberty Street Site
A. Diehl’s restaurant reopened last week after improvements and now offers a handsome bar new furniture and meals available at all hours. Mr. Diehl promises to please all patrons and remains at the old Liberty Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Diehl
Diehl
Liberty Street
Spring Suitings and Overcoatings Arrive at Warren Tailor
Jacob Keller, the Tailor, announces a fine line of Spring Suitings and Overcoatings with Black and Blue Serges sold by the yard. The spring 98 fashion plate has arrived. A. A. Davis & Co. received their spring stock of Wall Paper and Window Shades in Warren, Pa. They use blue periodical tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second
Liberty Sts
Warren
A. A. Davis & Co
Sasa
Wet Soldier Boys Rally Amid Rain at Camp Hastings
In Gretna Pennsylvania May 9 1898 the Co I unit reports strong muster into Uncle Sam’s service. One man Wm Millard of Clarendon is sent home for poor eyesight. Recruits arrive for the 16th regiment as rain drenches camps and tents, mascots Casey the yellow dog and Commodore Dewey the bald eagle observe. Cast lists include Windsor Pierce the Indian and notes on various company transfers and weather effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Co. D
Blairsville
Co. I
Warren
Windsor Pierce
16Th Regiment
Casey
Philadelphia
L. M. Clark
Titusville
Commodore Dewey
Col. Hulings
Caldwell
Wheelock
Camp Hastings
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Pennsylvania
Col
Hulings
Volunteer Army
Hastings
Warburton
Waters
Newport News
War Department
Washington
Ralph Cousins
George Peterson
Old Glory Letter Heads on Sale at Mall Office
Promotion for colored Old Glory letter heads and envelopes is on display at the Mall office. Shoppers are urged to call in and stay updated on the latest procession.
New Co I Members Listed After Camp Escort
About 1,000 people assisted Capt. Wheelock and recruits from the armory to the station last Sunday afternoon. A dozen veterans led the orderly march of Columbia and Beech Street clubs and recruits heading east on the regular train with 150 officers and men from Corry Titusville Oil City and Franklin. New Co I members include Warren Wm. F. Schnur Fred Yale Harry P. Shawkey Emmet Hegerty C M Shawkey Charles Shawkey Wm J Ryan Arthur Huntzinger Charles S Burkett Corydon Windsor Pierce A C Flatt Guy Covell Clarence Forbes Leslie Stryker James Marsh Daniel Brezee Arthur L. Borden M M Thomas Thos Grace William Jeffords Charles W Williams Frank Treadway H Landin H B Rhines Herbert Lubold John Keating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
Columbia
Beech Street
Corry
Titusville
Oil City
Franklin
Co. I
Warren
Wm. F. Schnur
Fred Yale
Harry P. Shawkey
Emmet Hegerty
C. M. Shawkey
Charles Shawkey
Wm. J. Ryan
Arthur Huntzinger
Charles S. Burkett
Corydon
Windsor Pierce
A.C. Flatt
Guy Covell
Clarence Forbes
Leslie Stryker
James Marsh
Daniel Brezee
Sheffield
Arthur L. Borden
North Clarendon
M. M. Thomas
Thos. Grace
William Jeffords
Charles W. Williams
Frank Treadway
H. C. Landin
H. B. Rhines
Herbert Lubold
Irvington
John Keating
Practical Patriotism Shown As National Guard Enlists
Oil City citizens cleared a longstanding $1,000 debt of their home company. J C Sibley contributed $100 to Franklin for sick members. Franklin residents added $200 for special needs of the men. Ladies provided each man a testament. The National Transit Company funded a $200 medicine chest via Bradford. Erie residents outfitted two companies with flannel shirts and presented saddle horses to three mounted officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Oil City
J. C. Sibley
Franklin Company
Citizens of
Franklin
National Transit Company
Bradford
Erie
Couneautville Courier
Ice Quality Claim by Warren Vendor Denies Rumors
E Clemons of Warren Pa denies reports of ice from the skating pond injuring his trade. He states his ice is made from pure spring water, of top county quality, and offers contact via telephone 81 or P O Box 732.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
E. Clemons
Warren
Warrenboro Tax Notice and Local Advertisements
NotIcE To taxpayers of Warrenboro. All taxes for 1897, not paid before June 1898, will be collected by course of law. Office 327 Hickory street. Open day and evening. FEHLMAN Bros advertise china ware glassware and sales. WANTED 500 men to get a suit from the Tailor. New cloths just received. Trade offer for a Jamestown home. Box 148 Jamestown N Y or 313 East street Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenboro
Hickory Street
China
Fehlman Bros
Jamestown
N. Y
Warren
Jamestown N. Y
East Street
Warren, Pa
Kertcher’s
Letter From Oregon Buoyed by Prosperity and Opportunities
A private letter from C. E. Hapgood of Portland, Oregon, reports happiness with life in Oregon. He describes cheap living, a modern city with paved streets and electric rail, abundant clean water from Mt. Hood, and low city rents. He notes a good job with short hours, 8-room house for seven dollars monthly, strong schools, and a thriving Alaska trade network. The letter highlights mining prospects in eastern Oregon, Baker City’s big gold output, fruit agriculture, and vast lumber and cattle sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hapgood
Portland
Oregon
Warren
Messrs
Mt. Hood
J. K. Ronne
John
D. Thayer
Alaska
Klondike
Baker City
Union
California
Inside Walter L Main shows life behind the scenes
A Warren writer tours Walter L Main’s circus grounds and meets press agent J M T Kane. He describes the strict discipline, separate dressing rooms for women, ample dining tents, and humane tent stabling for 350 horses, noting performers’ grueling schedule and privacy safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Main
Knights of the Sawdust
the Mail
J. M. T. Kane
Warren
Main
May 10 Correspondence from Youngsville and area notes
Local items report De Forest Duprey in critical condition after a runaway horse incident. Mentions Chas. Hose. Mrs. Jno. A. Jackson visits Warren. Ladies' Guild of Saviour's Mission meets May 11. Mrs. F. E. Smith leaves for Grand Valley. N. Osborne travels to Sheffield. Oil well aban doned at 1,400 feet. dime photo social for Rev. Depew. Dewey praise linked to distance from D.C.. Henshaw and Sutton assist at funeral for James Donaldson May 4 6. Eldred Hill school opens with Miss Nellie Eddy. many town updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
de Forest Duprey
Chas. Hose
beenOn
Mey
West V
Jno
A. Jackson
Warren Tueada
Ladies’ Guild of
8Viour
H. L. Davis
F. E. Smith
Grand Valley
Somnasre
N. Osborne
Sheffield
St. Saviour’s Church
Westline
Lola Allen
Sugar Grove
N. Y
J. Salinger
Joseph Jackson
Eldred Hill
Nellie Eddy
James Donaldson
Henshaw
Sutton
Jim
Spring Creek
E. J. Eldred
Frank Pitt
Ben Morton
Turner Hill
Christian Endeavor Society
Spring Suitings and Sasa and Serges by the yard
A full line of Spring Suitings and Sasa plus Black Serges offered by yard at Second and Liberty Streets Warren Pennsylvania.
For Rent Keeler Residence at 510 Fourth Street
Rental notice for the Thos Keeler house 510 Fourth Street with possession after April 10. Inquiries directed to First National Bank. Property advertised as available to buy at low price on easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Keeler
Fourth Street
First National Bank
Local News Briefs From East Branch Area
May 9 notes Rev Newell Hood of East Branch calls on friends. Mr Richards of Miller's station visits. Mrs Nellie Burchard of Torpedo dies May 6. funeral May 9 with interment at Spring Creek. Promising fruit prospects this year. Oil business dead. gas plentiful but sand scarce at last well. Seaman Childs remains quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Hood
East Branch
Richards
Miller’s Station
Nellie Burchard
Torpedo
Springreek
Seaman Childs
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Ad
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Endorsed by West & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally, priced 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Library course to announce dates for remaining numbers
Library officials hope to schedule the remaining course lectures soon as many speakers are unavailable due to season disruptions. If dates cannot be secured, ticket holders will be refunded rather than substituted. The annual library benefit is set for Friday May 30 with Mrs Bertha Kunz Baker and local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Bertha Kunz Baker
Board of Control
Public Library
F. R. Scott
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works Advertises Services
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works offers upholstery cleaning including carpets, chenille curtains, and feather renovation with a satisfaction guarantee. Located behind Mansion House, with orders to be left at the Mansion. Manager KE. W. Sealy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
KE. W. Sealy
Wedding Invitations and Programs from MaIL Office
The MaIL office offers latest wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs with neat elegant work at low prices for customers seeking refined paper goods.
Warren undertaker advertises thirty years in business
To the Public. A Warren undertaker with thirty years in business and twelve years specializing in caring for the dead announces a lady assistant when requested and the largest line of undertakers goods in Warren. The firm operates two first-class funeral cars including a white one for children, six funeral coaches, and offers first class work at competitive prices. Office 303 Second street, residence 110 Short street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Warren County
Second Street
Short Street
Miller lamp unmatched in market display
A description notes no lamp on the market compares with the Miller. It mentions a large apartment and a display of choice bonbons and vases in Bohemian and Venetian glass at Fehlman Bros. Job printing is advertised at the Maltoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bros
Obituary notices from Michigan and Ohio in 1898
Death notices list Elizabeth Miller Serp of Monroe County Michigan aged 82 years 4 months and 11 days mother of Mrs J Sweeting of Glade. Warren Mirror and Democrat mentions infant Neva Jeannette Retterer born in Warren May 11 1898 to L E and spouse. James Donaldson of Spring Creek dies May 4 1898 at age 32 after brief illness with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serp
la Salle
Monroe Co
Michigan
Elizabeth Miller Serp
J. Sweeting
Glade
Warren Mirror and Democrat
Retterer
Warren
Neva Jeannette
L. E. Retterer
Donaldson
Spring Creek
James Donaldson
Erie Railroad Sale Offers All Points By Rail Or Water
The Erie Railroad offers on sale at principal stations through tickets to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico reached by rail or water. Special Klondike line tickets and round trip excursion fares to the Pacific coast Mexico and Southern points are available. Details from F H Garfield division passenger Jamestown NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
United States
Canada
Mexico
Erie
Pacific Coast
F.H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. Y
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending May 11 1898
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending May 11 1898 include Willis B Benedict and wife to Frank Weldon South West for 800 dollars. L T Robbins to P J Hughey at Tidioute for 500 dollars. Warren County Commissioners to W S Thompson at Triumph for 1 60 dollars. W S Thompson to John Siggins at Triumph for 1 dollar. Amy A Stewart to C W Hill at Farmington for 355 70 dollars. Amel G Allen and wife to James T Brennan et al at Warren for 4500 dollars. John J Johnson and wife to Niels Carlson at Glade for 500 dollars. Caroline O Bogart et al to Lillian E Hand at Warren for 600 dollars. Flora M Stewart to John M Hand at Warren for 260 dollars. John M Hand and wife to F L Arnold at Warren for 1 dollar. C M Short et al to Frank M Patchin at Sugar Grove for 750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis B. Benedict
Frank Weldon
South West
L. T. Robbins
P. J. Hughey
Tidioute
Warren Co
W. S. Thompson
Triumph
John Siggins
A. Stewart
C. W. Hill
Farmington
Am’l G. Alien
James T. Brennan
Warren
John J. Johnson
Niels Carlson
Glade
Caroline
Wall Paper Stock at W C Rowland & Sons
W C Rowland and Sons advertise Warren’s largest and most complete wall paper stock. New designs and latest styles and colors are added regularly and customers are urged to inspect the collection before purchasing at Exchange Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Poor Man's Opportunity Seeks Workers for Gold Claims
H S Southard Jr of Bradford Pennsylvania advertises for ten men to join the Alaska and British Columbia Gold Mining Co owning five miles of Peace River dredging claims in British Columbia. $250 deposits receive $1000 stock and wages once on site. trip expected to start soon with six months of season. Wages, roles, and travel details outlined with refunds if rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska and
British Columbia Gold Mining Co
Peace River
Cariboo
British Columbia
H. S. Southard Jr
Commercial Nat. Bank
Bradford
Humphreys Specifics Manual Offered Free at Drug Stores
Dr. Humphreys' Specific Manual, a 100 page guide on Humphreys' Specifics for disease treatment, is available free at drug stores or by request. Humphreys Medicine Co. at the corner of William and John streets in New York handles requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Laxa Tea Claims Health Benefits and Local Sales
Laxa Tea advertised as a system cleanser aiding digestion and curing constipation and headaches. Sold with a 10 and 25 cent price, guaranteed by druggists. Also notes circus seat sales at Walter Main's event, cottage for sale in Chautauqua, a Warren residence, baby carriage, and new clothes at retail shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Warren
W. A. Greaves
Cure Your Stomach with South American Nervine
An advertisement claims South American Nervine cures all weak stomach cases and weak nerves, promising immediate relief and universal success. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists in Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Philadelphia minister refuses to wed divorced couples
A Philadelphia minister declines to perform marriages for divorced pairs joking he does not run a repair shop. The rest of the text playfully mocks fashion, reform, real estate, marriage, and human greed with satirical quips.
Fine Coffee Pricing Plays Java Versus Maricaibo
Advertises coffee pricing truthing Java and Maricaibo grades with claims of flavor and value. Promotes Maricaibo at 25c per pound and Java at 38c, arguing some dealers overcharge and advertise misleading deals. Guarantees quality and fair profit on all offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Java
East Indies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
Celeron
Worten
Relief Corps
George Anderson
Charles Schimmelfeng
Columbia Club
Library Hall
A. J. Hazeltine
Warren Social Science Club
W. C. Neill
J. P. Jefferson
L. G. Ball
Supt
Abbey
Central Dept.—High School
W. G. Haupt
H. W. Beiber
Grace A. Petheram
Katherine G. Woodford
O. W. Ensworth
D. L. Gerould
E. A. Abbott
Macie I. Flower
Lena M. Smith
Laura A. Sheldon
Sherman
Carrie E. Olson
Anna L. Conrath
Ida Mae Sybill
Cora M. Bartholomew
Blanche M. Hawkins
Ellen T. Glenn
Edna C. Mead
Zelda Maitland
Katherine Dillon
Anne M. Farnsworth
Mary Brann
Jessie E. Morrison
West End
Harriet L. Slayton
Blanche M. McClintock
Rica M. Burgie
S. Jane Simpson
Jefferson Street Dept
A. B. Vera
Emily Flemming
Anna M. Olney
Gertrude Bettis
Olive Taylor
Grace E. Thomas
Mildred Johnston
Lizzie M. Wells
Katherine Marsh
Jetta Smith
Anna L. Trantum
Vulugile
Avis & Co
C. J. Gunning
Lotteville
Blanche Hazeltine
Warren Baptist Church
Merck & Kirberger
D. M. Gross
Dr. Brown
Elk County
Arthur F. Davis
Russell
Elizabeth W.spettigue
Wilcox
Warren Democrat
Charles
Donnie de Forest
Thomas Grace
Eugene Watt
Joe du Fresne
Old Nec
Buffalo
Uhdey
Spain
Brady
W. A. Drake
The
Postal Telegraph Co
Mr. Brady
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Adjutant General’s
Diehl’s Restaurant
E. R. Peirce
Fehlman Bro’s
Life
Mickle Hill
T. W. McNett
O. H. Hunter & Son
Bunting
O.h.hunter & Son
Stein-Bloch CO
Anderson & Salyer
Clothiers, Tailors, Furnishers
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
C. A. Peterson, Sec’y
Southard
Mgr
Congress St
Bradford, Pa
Main’s Circus
Walter L. Main’s
Water Street
Arren
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Percales
Dimities
W. Jarvis
Water St
Cresco
Winson
E, W. Siegfried
the Warren Savings Bank
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
Charles W. Stone
M.bunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
AJ. Hazeltine
C. Sigel
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Mayron Saree
E. T. Hazer
Davio L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. A. Myers
E. T. Haseltine
D. F. Hoffman
J. M. Sleghe
Parshall
Das
0. Parmlee
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