Progress on Emergency Hospital walls and local updates
The Emergency Hospital foundation walls will be finished this week with brickwork soon, contractor Abdey aims for completion by October. The Fortnightly ladies held a May meeting at Mrs. Beaty’s with 100 attendees and officers elected. Sidepath work from North Warren to Russell begins, seeking harmony with road supervisors. Warm weekend raises temp and soda trade. May 15 in Philly and NYC tied records. Warren Presbyterians anticipate a $30,000 debt payoff with a June 1 drive and May 27 collection. Butler county plans a centennial celebration June 12–14. Warren county may host a similar event July 4 or later via the local historical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdey
Russell
North Warren
Warren
W. W. Winger
Butler County
Warren County
Butler
Historical Society
A. B. Smith
Washington D. C
Franklin
Venango County
McKean County
City of
Philadelphia
P. A. B. Widener
Broad Street
Widener
Memorial Day Observance Plans By Warren veterans
Warren veterans prepare Memorial Day observance with a full program next week. They oppose calling it Decoration Day and oppose amusements on the holiday. Judge Carte of Wilkes-Barre Pa. is expected as orator, Miss Harriett Lord of Sugar Grove as reader, with a male quartet assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Judge Carte
Wilkesbarre
Harriett Lord
Sugar Grove
Reorganization of Pennsylvania National Guard Regiments
General orders announce disbandment of Company K 16th at Titusville and transfer Erie Company A to G Meadville B Butler E Grove City F to M Greenville K to K. Officers of 21st disbanded. 16th to be three battalions with uniform gear and improved camp provisions. Aimed at sharpening sharpshooting, England team selection, and enlisting Franklin band for regimental duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
National Guard of Pennsylvania
16Th Regiment
Titusville
Erie
Meadville
Butler
Grove City
Greenville
16Th
Bradford
Co. I
Warren
Wheelock
Hartman
Windsor
Chickamauga
Porto Rico
England
Oil Country Regiment
Miss Sill's Milinery Sale and Tricycle Offered
LakGEsT and best assortment of mil inery at Miss Sill's. For SaLe Cogan A child's Tricycle in good condition. Inquire at Matt office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sill’s
Cogan
Matt
Allen From Bradford Era and Warren County Census Notes
Allen from Bradford Era provides a witty quip while Warren County items list social notices, travel, and local arrivals. The page includes brief announcements, visiting cards, church notices, a sun rise picnic plan, a missionary talk, court ruling on an estate, and many local census enumerator details for June 1900 with district by district assignments and enumerator instructions.
Peculiarity About Insurance and Kidney Health
Insurance companies require medical exams to verify health before life coverage. Urine analysis targets kidney disease, often fatal, while many people have undiagnosed kidney issues. Thompson's Barosma is recommended as a safe remedy for kidney symptoms and nervous rest.
Farmers Invited to Shaw's Cash Store on Liberty Street
The ad invites farmers to call at Shaw's Cash Store on Liberty Street to sell produce for cash or goods at the highest market price. It also notes fresh groceries at low prices and invites customers to call and see the selection with fresh fruits and vegetables on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw’s
Liberty Street
Mann Wired Envelope Promises Low Prices for Cards
MaIL office promotes the Mann Wired Envelope as a novelty with low prices and business card printing on the newest envelope. Call to see.
Fire destroys Wheeler and Dusenbury mills at Economy
A fire swept the lumber mill and lath mill of Wheeler and Dusenbury in Economy near Tidioute yesterday morning, reducing the structures to ashes with only a single lumber pile saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Dusenbury
Economy
Tidioute
Track repairmen gain wage boost amid labor shortage
The track repairmen of the Pennsylvania railroad receive a raise from 1.12 to 1.56 dollars daily due to a scarcity of workers. The wage increase reflects the need to attract and retain skilled labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thompson's Barosma advertised as a universal cure
An open market advertisement touts Thompson's Barosma Kidney and Liver Cure claiming quick relief and permanent cures for diseases. The proprietors promise the product is purely vegetable, harmless, pleasant to take and suitable for all ages. It is priced at $1 per bottle or six bottles for $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridley
Excursion to Dunkirk Wednesday May 30
The D A W P railroad announces a memorial day excursion to Dunkirk on Wednesday May 30. Rare from War ren tickets are available for $1 round trip good on regular trains. Dunkirk offers Lake Erie fishing and many points of interest. Ticket agents provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Lake Erie
Jewelry and watch repair services advertised in Warren
Local shop invites patrons to bring watches clocks and eye glasses for repair and fitting. Free examinations advertised. Describes jewelry line offerings and use of improved methods for eyewear fitting. Located in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Thompson's Sweet Worm Powder Boosts Pale Children
Pale and sickly children grow strong and well after using Thompson's Sweet Worm Powder for 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Mike Schwing Moves Restaurant to Hickory Street
Mike Schwing relocates his restaurant to Hickory street near Third offering pleasing rooms and a bar with the best liquors. Meals are 25 cents each and patrons are invited to call and see Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Schwing
Hickory Street
Third
Mike
E Detchon Anti Diuretic Promises Quick Sleep Relief
An ad touts E Detchon's Anti Diuretic as a remedy for bed wetting in children and adults. It claims to stop the problem at once and lists a price of $1, offered by Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren Pennsylvania.
W. C. Rowland & Sons Wallpaper Stock in Warren
W. C. Rowland & Sons advertises the largest most complete stock of wallpaper in Warren with new designs all the latest styles colors and designs. Before purchasing customers are urged to examine the stock at Exchange Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowlad & Sons
Exchange
Maps for Sale and Local Notices in Warren Pa
Maps advertised for sale include a Warren County map at 81 000 oil map West Virginia mounted and a 50 South Africa map. notices describe Struthers Hotel Barn under John Stinger for farmers horses with no livery on site. Frank McChesney seeks 150 men to peel hemlock bark by the cord at $1.75 to $2.25 per cord. Tailor Jacob Keller at Warren Pa markets latest spring patterns. Kertcher’s advertises trimmed hats in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
West Virgina
Mounted
South Africa
N. B. Brakenridge
Savings Bank
Warren, Pa
Struthers Hotel
John Stinger
Frank McChesney
Ridgway, Elk Co
Jacob Keller
Liberty Streets
War Tren
Town notes reveal hall project and new district topics
Oil City Masons plan an $80,000 hall. Bradford cites 1% population via directory canvass. Clarion State Normal educates with flexible class times. Franklin appoints a day policeman as it grows. The Meadville paper notes various civic items and events across the region.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An 1880s advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure taken internally. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as proprietors and includes endorsements from West & Truax Walding Kinnan & Marvin as Toledo wholesale druggists. Price is 75 cents per bottle with testimonials provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
I O O F Harrisburg State Meetings Report Sharp Membership Drop
The Grand Encampment notes a membership decrease of 233 with 12 152 current members. Relief spending totals 649 803 97 and 955 578 24 for relief and expenses. New encampments formed seven, one reorganized, six surrendered charters while the Grand Lodge welcomed 1 000 delegates and heard welcomes from Lt Gov Goblin and Senator McCarrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Odd Fellows
Nicholson
Grand Lodge
Opera House
Atwater Man Recovers After Kidney Cure Use
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After using FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE for four days he was completely well according to J M Siegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Replogle
Atwater, C
Foley
J. M. Siegfried
Ackley Notes and Social Roundup May 14
Ackley community highlights include George Ladow returning from South America after two years and a fatal lightning strike on May 2 that killed Mrs. Mat Seekins. Weekend visits, school’s last day, and church work with the W C T U are also noted along with several family gatherings and health concerns around Ackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George LaDow
South America
Ackley Station
Mat Seekins
Mable Bradley
Benj. Marsh’s
Charley Hagberg
Algie Carlson
Warren
Will Hopkins
Miss Hardy
McDonald
Darwin Cone
Barnes
Gertie Bull
Frank Wetmore
Martin Wetmore
Mary Stratton
Tennessee
John Thompson
Emmett Fellows
Cable Hollow
Bert Swager
Fentonville
Lyle
Orivia Burch
Glade
Ackley Friends
Oscar Swanson
Poeton
Robins Hill
Russell Martin
Ackley
Death in Spring Creek and local notices
Mrs. Geo Wood Sr died May 12 at her Baker Hill home after a long illness. Funeral held at M E church last Monday. Will Patchen visited sisters Miss May and Mrs Earl Johnson in Thompson. Eldred Hill school progress with Miss Mary Zeet. Earl Johnson moved to Stranaghan house. Fremont Way returned from Thompson after work there. He sprained his ankle. Henry Decker can resume work after rheumatism. Several men went to Sand Patch to work for Kevri Cumming. Joseph Miles and wife of Mt Jewett visiting, former local residents. Mrs Lan Morse of Grand Valley visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
J. L. Allison
Punxsutawney
Freehold
Bear Lake
George A. Pelton
Lottaville
Brokenstraw
Dee W. Mead
Youngsville
Clarendon
Johnston Irvin
North Clarendon
Columbus Township
Columbus
Carl F. Brown
Sugar Grove
Conewango
Nelson P. Curtis
Warren
Corydon
Orlo E. Hoop
Deerfield
Tidioute
James L. Thompson
Eldred
Grand Valley
Manley L. Parker
Elk Township
Sophia Nickerson
Scandia
Farmington Township
Joseph H. Miller
Lander
Glade Township
Charles V. Pickett
Earl E. Coates
Gladerun
Kinzua
George W. Moorhouse
Limestone
Watson
William Cameron
Stoneridge
Mead
John A. Wood
Tiona
Pine Grove
Theodore L. Putnam
Russell
Esther Howard
Ackley Station
Pittsfield Township
Henry L. Ford
Pittsfield
Almond D. Halleck
Garland
Sheffield
Herman N. Morton
Sheffield Township
John L. Lehman
Barnes
South West
William T. Allison
Enterprise
Spring Creek
Clayton E. Stearns
E. W. Abbott
Triumph
George W. Davis
Warren Borough
Frank A. Cogswell
John W. Albrecht
Homer M. Putnam
E. L. Morris
Cherry Grove
Pleasant Townships
United States
Geo. Wood
Baker Hill
M. E
Will Patchen
Thompson
Miss May
Earl Johnson
Eldred Hill
Mary Zeet
Stranaghan House
Fremont Way
Henry Decker
Kevri Cumming
Joseph Miles
Mt. Jewett
Lan Morse
Greaves
Kansas City
William A. Greaves
A. J. Mair
Judge Agnew Hospital
Mair
Erie
Hayes
Lieut
Weber
Col. Greenman
The
Humane Society
Warren Commandery Knights Templar
Fire Police
Elks
A. R. Taylor
Warren Episcopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
Knights Templar
W. A. Smiley
W. L. MacGowan
Samuel Greaves
Dewitt Greaves
Geo. Ford
Watertown
N. Y
Bernhard Platte
Johnson
Charles F
Mary Johnson
Swanson
Theodore
Ellen Swanson
Chandlers Valley
Erickson
Ellen
John Erickson
Community Notices From Wrightsville May 15
Local death reported Mrs. Frank Jones aged invalid died May 3 of consumption. Funeral at Swedish Lutheran church. Other items note carpentry moves, visitors, and meetings. Revs Mills Carpenter conduct Spring Creek meetings. U P S U B church hold convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Frank Jones
Swedish Lutheran Church
Earle Barton
Fern Boone
Tidioute
Chandler
Bear Lake
Tom Yates
Garland
Calvin Wright
Eureka
A.G. Mills
Fenton
Hopkins
Mills
Carpenter
Spring Creek
Local Social Notes From Putnamville Area
May 1 notes list Frank Strickland visiting Hill area and Mrs. John Northrop hosting at Busti. Guests include Mrs. R L Armstrong of Jefferson County with Mr. and Mrs. M A Pless in Lander, and Mrs F E Rowland visiting from Olean. L F Norton worked in North Warren for Phillips Son. E R Clark visited Glade. Alvander Putnam visiting son F F Putnam. D J Mahan visiting parents near Lander. Sylvester Clark recovered ability to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnamville
Frank Strickland
North Warren
John Northrop
Busti
M. B. Sparks
R. L. Armstrong
Jefferson Co
M. A. Pless
Lander
F. E. Rowland
Olean
L. F. Norton
Phillips & Son
E. R. Clark
Glade
Alvander Putnam
F. F. Putnam
D. J. Mahan
Sylvester Clark
U B Aid Society Meeting And Local Notes
May 14 notices invite U B aid society members to a meeting with Mrs Hornstrom on Thursday. Dinner organized by Mrs W W McCoy and Mrs W W Dunn and their children. Frewsburg visit by Mrs F E Depew. Pleasantville U B church hosts Missionary Association branch meeting. Cable Hollow quarterly meeting led by Rev J Hill P E. Chas Grant and wife visited his mother Mrs Dan Grant. Cable Hollow school closed with exercises. R S Hayward teacher. Advertisement for FOLEYs Kidney Cure ends with testimonial from J M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Aid Society
Hornstrom
W. W. McCoy
W. W. Dunn
Frewsburg
F. E. Depew
The
Missionary Association of the U. B. Church
Pleasantville
U. B
Cable Hollow Church
J. Hill
P. E
Chas. Grant
Warren
Dan Grant
Cable Hollow
R. S. Hayward
Birth for Brown Child in Warren May 11 1900
In Warren on May 11 1900 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown of Fifth Street.
Obituaries and Notices From Warren Pa 1900
Warren area obituaries list Doratha Kehr and William Greaves with funeral details. Multiple deaths include Bernhard Platte Mary Johnson Ellen Swanson Ellen Erickson Holmes and Ellen Erickson infant. Marriages noted: Schueltz Glennon Coates McWilliams Blackmer Learn Havens Rosa and others in surrounding towns. Also local society items and town notices across Warren County with curfew mention at Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Murray Colville
D. D
Frank D. Havens
Sheffield
Ethel Rosa
Wilcox, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
D. W. Beaty
John G. Smith
R. B. Stewart
Erene Taylor
Cora Bartholomew
Henrietta Eddy
Clara Leonhart
New York
Kertcher
Fourth Street
Allen
J. H. Eppy
Walling
Germany
Elkto
Geo. S. Parshall
Sisterville
W. Va
Grace Davis
W. C
W. A. Mitchell
Annapolis
Willis
U. S. Naval Academy
Fred Morcck
Washington, D. C
F. M. Knapp
Roscoe
Saranac Lake
George Rathbun
W. A. Talbott
Jackson’s Crossing
Recreation Park
Warren and
Kane
Bon Ton
Warren High School
Irvine Grove
Susan M. Baternfiend
Minnesota
Japan
Evangelical Church
Supreme Court
Criswell
S. R. Morrison
Chautauqua Assembly
Mann
Dewey
Kertcher’s
Masons
Oil City
Clarion State Normal School
Meadville Tribune-Republican
Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania
Rick Donovan
Arlington
Donovan
Knights Templar of
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
Sir Knights
Buffalo
Emporium
Anchor Line
Adaline Jones Whitney
Harrison Street
Jamestown Journal
Matilda Johnson
Emery
Congress
T. J. Melvin
L. E. Mallory
Walter Grub
Burt Oleson
Smithport
C. C. Jones
Lutz
Penn’a
Williamsport
David S. Keck
Kutztown
Jacob Alla
Mautle
Florence Andrews
Harmon
John McLean
Kinsman House
Mechanic Street
Arthur Wellman
Jamestown
Smith
E. R. Wheelock’s
Mason City
Iowa
Fred Johnson
McDonald Bro’s
Seecretary
C.C. Thompson
Warren Iron Metal Co
Fourth St
Eberhart & Miller
Water Street
Rogers Block
S. F. Marks
Fort Wayne
Ind
I. L. Smith
New Castle
G. W. Grandin
Munich
Epworth League
Corry
E. K. Stearns
Brother
Peterson Farm
Leander Wilcox
Mr. Perry
Busti M. E. Church
Wilcox
Jason Frank
Anna Jackson
Archie S. Day
Ray Head
Edwin Swanson
Youngsville Academy
P. Beckenbach
Raymond Davis
Geo. Schnell
Carolyn Dodge
Neil, Hamilton & Co
Marienville
Hunters Cash Store
O.H. Hunter & Son
Sterling and Eldridge
MAY Bank & CO
Baker's
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
Geo. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B Dunham
L. B. Freeman
C. Sigel
Citizens Nat'l Bank
Mayron Pers
T. Hazeltine
Uavio
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