Home Matters and Prohibition Nominations Highlight Warren News
In Warren, Pa this week readers are urged to attend a Friday Library Hall reading and song program by Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Holmes. Local Home Guards report 61 single men aged 18 to 30 ready for a call, with Y M C A company near 30 members. Prohibitionists hold a county convention naming H. T. Ames for President Judge and J. H. Horton and A. Hertzel for assembly and treasurer respectively, with Dr Swallow-backed slate. convention officers re-elected and county chairman C W Nichols retained.
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Public
Library Hall
A. J. Mair
Harrisburg
Warren
Warren County
H. T. Ames
Williamsport
J. H. Horton
A. Hertzel
Dr. Swallow
H. A. Pinney
J. B. Kanaga
J. H. Hassinger
C. W. Nichols
Memorial Day Arrangements Set by Warren G. A. R. Post
A committee of Eben N. Ford Post G. A. R. plus members J. E. Wheeler T. C. Slater L. T. Borchers R. H. Smith and S. V. Davis forms sub committees. Chief Marshall T. C. Slater. oration J. R. Mitchell. firing salute J. E. Wheeler. graves and flags Stacy Cogswell John Sweeting J. M. Regner Walter Page. carriages T. C. Slater. stand and seats L. T. Borchers T. V. Leonhart. vocal music and flowers Woman's Relief Corps No. 45 band J. J. Leonhart D. W. C. James.
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Eben N. Ford Post
Messrs
J. E. Wheeler
T. C. Slater
L. T. Borchers
R. H. Smith
S. V. Davis
Warren
Marshall
J. R. Mitchell
Stacy Cogswell
John Sweeting
J. M. Regner
Walter Page
Amariah Cook
T. V. Leonhart
Woman’s Relief Corps
No. 45
J. J. Leonhart
D. W. C. James
Borough council approves water bonds and street poles
At a regular Town Council meeting the Sewer Committee was directed to handle complaints while first reading passed for an ordinance granting Warren Telegraph & Telephone Co. pole rights. A second reading approved a $50,000 water works bond issue. Budget notes set a 1 percent tax on a $2,949,294 valuation and a $1.50 dog tax.
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Warren,Telegraph & Telephone Company
Jerry Lyons
Warren County Notes and Local News Digest
Warren and surrounding areas feature court actions in Pittsburg with attorneys Knupp and Beshlin. a Pennsylvania Editorial Association outing slated for Atlantic City begins June 27. Local items include a 390 pound black bear killed near Ludlow, a bridge project at Pittsfield, and health officials pushing smallpox vaccination with Johnsonburg as the nearest case. Benjamin Markley visits Warren as guest of Rev A B Markley. A Morris promotes new military belts in Warren.
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UIL
Tiona
Wil. Yates
Warren
Superior Court
Pittsburg
Wilbur, Knupp
Beshlin
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Markley
A. B. Markley
Mirror
Ludlow
Oles and Fuller
Morek & Kirberger
A. Morris
Co. I
Fredonia Censor
Fredonia
N. Y
Northwestern Association
Department of Pennsylvania
Oil City
Supreme Court
Warren County
W. J. Knupp
John Bright
McKe
Franklin News
State Board of Health
Johnsonburg
Joseph Archibald
Irvington
Alice G. Jones
Jamestown
J. & L. E. Railway
Jones
Muster Rolls and Parade as Pennsylvania Volunteers Head South
The Pennsylvania National Guard’s 10 860 volunteers complete muster at Mt Gretna and join 620 men bound for Chickamauga Camp Thomas. Gov Hastings presides over a grand review with Gen Snowden and Brig Gens Gobin Wiley Schall. Troops depart for Washington Atlanta and coast postings. farewell scenes move officers and men.
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Gretna
Pennsylvania
Gov. Hastings
Thompson
Joseph C. Byron
State of Pennsylvania
Washington
Pennsylvania National Guard
Snowden
Gobin
Wiley and
Schall
Col. Hawkins
Provisional State Guard
Mt. Gretna
Chickamaugaa
F. E. Windsor
Col. Hulings
Harrisburg
Altoona
Pittsburg
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
J. H. Wilson
Sixth Corps
H. W. Lawton
Wisconsin
Indiana
Atlantic Coast
Adjt
Stewart
Wiley
Guard
McKinley
Chattanooga
F. J. Bennett
Trucker fatally crushed by Sheffield truck
A single man about 25 died when a Sheffield truck passed over his neck and back in front of his parents. His father witnessed the incident. An inquest before Acting Coroner A. Secor returned an accidental death verdict against no one. Funeral held last Sunday.
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Justice Perry
George Gerassimos
J. H. Donly
C. C. Allen
A. Secor
J. P
W. P. McClure
W. A. Ray
John Pratt
C. EK. Nelson
T.S. Stanford
L. LeRoy
W. O. Skelton
Grand Lodge
Wilkesbarre
Sanford Secor
M. E. Church
John Cameron
Morasca
High Street
Sheffield
Warren
Beat Estate Transfers for Week Ending May 18 18088
Estate transfers list numerous conveyances in Warren County with amounts and new owners such as Z Purnett, L L Hunter, A T Scofield, James McCartin, Leroy Strong, EK Viola Mason, Chas Lawrence, Martha Schwab, Lida Edwards, John Day, Ernest Stewart, John G Jones, Millie Burch, Alex Lyon, War ren, and Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works. Includes service ad for carpet cleaning and upholstery work by Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works at Mansion House rear.
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Great Nat. Pet. Co
Z. P. Purnett
Brokenstraw
Wm. Merkie
L. L. Hunter
Enos Richardson
A. T. Scofield
Lutter
James McCartin
Warren
Treas
Warren Co
Leroy Strong
Kinzua
Cry
Viola Mason
Chas. B. Lawrence
Same
Martha J. Schwab
Lida Edwards
John A. Day
Chas. H. Wicks
Ernest D. Stewart
Farmin
A. N. Jones
John G. Jones
Lutheran conference opens in town May 24
May 17 notes confirm a Lutheran conference meeting starts next Tuesday evening May 24 at 7 30 and runs through the next day. Rev Peterson’s class of ten scholars recited last Sunday and had photos taken Monday by W A Gourley. A dime social for church benefit occurred last Thursday at Mr Wolf’s.
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Titusville
Ekstrom
Alvena Western
Warren
Owens
Peterson
Florence
Glade Run
Jones
Chas. Malmburg
Mr. Cady
E. L
New Great South American Kidney Cure touted for quick relief
Relief in six hours claimed for kidney and bladder diseases by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Promises prompt pain relief for bladder and kidneys in men and women, with rapid relief of water retention. Sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren Pennsylvania. Also advertised are Bohemian and Venetian glass and Humphreys Specifics with free manuals at New York offices.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Laxa Tea Promises Cleansing and Digestive Relief
Advert describes Laxa Tea as cleansing the system aiding digestion curing constipation and sick headache. Pleasant to take with no gripe sold and guaranteed by all druggists at 10 and 25 cents per package.
Local notes from Lander May 16
May 16 report shows canvassing by lightning rod agents, a home guard organized at Lander, funeral attendance for Mrs. L. A. Putnam in North Warren, and visits by residents including Mrs. G. M. Bowen of North Clymer. Several locals travel or work nearby, with social and church activities noted.
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Lander
D. B. Peck
H. A. Putnam
L. A. Putnam
North Warren
G. M. Bowen
North Clymer
N. Y
James Cooper
F. E. Rowland
Luke Devine
East Warren
C. C. Case
Ohio
C. W. King
Big Bend
S. Cooper
Mr. Western
Jamestown
Dr. Cowtest
L. F. Deming
Andrew Phillips
Dell Putnam
A. F. Lyon
C. E. Ruland
R. N. Marlett
Local Notes From Warren Area May Updates
May 18 items report moves and arrivals in Warren area including N R Marlett family to Carver Street, Geo W French returning from Pittsburg, J H Russell home from Limestone township, W W Cheney drilling new oil well soon, J H Gardiner Bear Lake with printing press, Dr A F Davis returning with bride, Hinsdale preaching in M E church replacing Rev Wilkinson, band serenade for Dr Davis and bride, Geo Brownell’s team accident leaving him in critical condition, H A Lane cleared to go out, Mary Russell improving after illness.
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N. R. Marlett
Warren
Carver St
Geo
W. French
Pittsburg
J. H. Russell
Limestone Township
W. W. Cheney
J. H. Gardiner
Bear Lake
A. F. Davis
Mr. Hinsdale
M. E
Wilkinson
Youngsville
Dr. Davis
Bride
Geo. Brownell
Starr Farm
North Warren
H. A. Lane
Mary Russell
Old Glory Letter Heads on Sale at Mall Office
A note announces new "Old Glory" letter heads and envelopes in color, available at the Mall office. Call to view and keep up with the procession.
Local News Highlights From Warren Area
May 17 notes list residents visiting Warren and area. Alton Davinney spent Saturday and Sunday there. D Messenger of Corry was guest of Ellen Siggins. Local youths motor to Warren for the circus. Dr. Hay of New Castle visited friends. E L Morris returns from Sheffield. Augustus Johnson sustained a severe runaway injury with an arm broken and other bruises. Mrs Chas Schnell departed for Wilkes-Barre to attend a Lady Gray Rebecca Lodge convention.
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Chas. Schnell
Wilkesbarre, Pa
Lady Gray Rebecca Lodge
Wedding Invitations and Ball Programs at the Mall Office
Antique notice advertises wedding invitations calling cards and ball programs at the mall office with neat elegant work and low prices. Also offers an 8 room cottage at Chautauqua in good condition newly painted furnished and a residence in Warren for quick application. Baby carriage advertised for $3 at A A Davis and Co with Blue Periodical Tickets.
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Chautauqua
Warren
W. A. Greaves
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure success and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It cites F J Cheney Co Toledo as proprietors and lists signatures of local druggists Est TRUAX Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. The cure is described as taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle and testimonials are free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Est & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Jacob Keller Tailor announces spring suitings and yardage sale
Just received a fine line of spring suitings and overcoatings plus a Black and Blue aoe by the yard. The spring 98 fashion plate has arrived. Jacob Keller the Tailor, Second and Liberty Streets, Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Jacob Keller
Second
Liberty Sts
Warren
Engraved Work At Mail Office For Invitations
Orders for wedding invitations calling cards and many engraved and lithographed items accepted at the Mail office with prompt service and reasonable prices.
Spring Suitings and Blue Serges for Yard Sale
Jacob Keller the Tailor at Second and Liberty Streets Warren Pa announces a full line of spring suitings and blue serges by the yard The fashion plate for spring 98 has arrived to complement the new fabrics and services.
Tailor Keller Offers Cheap Cloth for Bicycle Suits and Children’s Garments
Local tailor COB Keller advertises a fine lot of cloth for bicycle suits at low prices and free cloth sponging if he is thought of. A separate sale by the yard for children's clothing is also available at his corner shop on Second Liberty streets.
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Liberty Streets
Cob Keller
Warren and Jamestown Classified Fragments Highlight Trades and Goods
An assortment of notices offers Winson Merit tonic, druggist sale at 10 and 25 cents, taxes due 1897 to be collected by law, office at 327 Hickory Street. A trade ad seeks $2,500 Jamestown home for Warren property. White Cloud Flour promises superior bread and a HULID china ware display promotes dinnerware and decoration.
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Warrenboro
Hickory Street
Jamestown
N. Y
Warren
Jamestown N. Y
East Street
Warren, Pa
Military Belts and Apparel Sale by Kirberger Morck
Kirberger and Morck advertise a sale of military belts shirt waist sets velvet belts and Pompadour Comics with large quantities offered, indicating a store promotion in the late state period.
A. A. Davis & Co Spring Stock Walls Papers Shades
A. A. Davis & Co. announces spring stock of wall paper and window shades with a large display of latest styles and patterns. The store highlights white kid gloves with colored embroidered backs advertised at special value. T KEATCHER's.
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A. A. Davis & Co
T Keatcher’s
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
An advertisement claims South American Nervine cures all stomach weakness and nerves without fail. It promises immediate relief, happiness, and renewed vitality and is sold by Hertzel & Saner.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Laxa Ten Herbal Remedy and Household Goods Ad
An homely 19th century classified note touts Laxa Ten as ten distinct herbs for digestion and liver cures, sold by all druggists with sample and pricing at 10 or 25 cents per package. It also promotes white kid gloves at 1.00 per pair, baby carriages and go-carts, and Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. oysters and fish from corner Hickory and Third streets with George Smith as manager.
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Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Wallpaper stock and wall coverings at W C Rowland & Sons
W C Rowland & Sons advertise the largest stock of wallpaper in Warren with new designs constantly added. They urge buyers to examine their stock before purchasing and note their Exchange block location.
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W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Deaths: Mrs. Stina Greta Hultberg 81 in Sugar Grove
Mrs Stina Greta Hultberg aged 81 years 11 months 17 days died May 14 1898 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Sarah Carlson in Sugar Grove Township. The obituary notes her age and place of death.
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Hultberg
Sugar Grove
Sarah Carlson
Stina Greta Hultberg
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K. Russell
Parry D. Clark
J. B. Eddy
Winson
K. R. Peirce
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Kertcher’s
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Jos Printing
Mai
P. O
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Comfort
Ease
Poelping Haniing Hand Building and Loan Association
C. A. Peterson
See
Fehlman Bro’s
Thos. Keeler
Fourth Street
Stein-Bloch CO
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Percales
W. Jarvis
Water St
Cresco
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
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H. Jackson
O. W. Peete
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M.B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Hon
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D. W. Beaty
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
Cashier
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Mynon Waterns
T. Hassaman
Vic
Davip L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. W
E. T. Haseltine
D. ¥. Hoffman
J. M.fried
L. W. Betson
W. Parshall
Jas
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