Local notes and town life in Warren in May 1883
The Warren Mail summarizes a May edition with playful verses about barefoot boys, local business openings, and new homes. It reports on a round of river activities, construction along Liberty Street, and telephonic ties with Bradford and Warren. It notes a push to resist driven-well agents and lists local shops, gatherings, and militia inspections ahead of Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
High Street
Joseph Benson
Sixth Street
L. B. Wood
Grand Valley
Fifth Street
C. W. Stone
Warren Canoe Club
Hunter & Son
H. A. Jamieson Esq
Abbie Evans
Poplar Street
Barnhart
Jerome Davis
Bradford
Warren
Jamestown
D. M. Gross & Bro
J. F. Sayer
Orr
Bell Brothers
Cohn & Co
Nature
Beaver
Conneaut Lake
N.G.P
Ladies Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Hinckley
Thoburn
Cook
Miss Kitchen
Richard B. Stewart
Mission Fund
Vicinity
Pittsburg
Corry Association
Personal Notes From Warren and Surroundings
Personal paragraphs recount residents traveling visiting relatives and old friends including Mr and Mrs W W Wilbur in Philadelphia Mrs A J Davis and daughter Jessie returning from Florida Miss Hettie Chamberlin visiting Miss Hattie Valentine and others in town. Community mentions include Judge Brown recovering and Rev Eaton preaching at the Presbyterian church with a breezy note on a westward proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wilbur
Philadelphia
A. J. Davis
Jessie
Florida
Hettie Chamberlin
Bradford
Hattie Valen
Fanny G. Ross
Jamestown N. Y
Lora Alden
High Street
E. Cowan
J. H. Seaman
Charlie
A. H. Camp
Missouri
W. Cowan
Watkins
N. Y
Greaves
Warren
Elmira
Troy
Lydia
Alice Evans
Tidioute
Matt
Stone
Wilbur
Lindsey
Swanson
Noyes
Ball Et al
Supreme Court
Frank G. Trushel
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Eckardt
S. T. Neill
Ben
Tittsville
Exchange Block
Suspension Bridge
W. D. Brown
Tionesta
Taylor
Franklin
J. F. Zurn
Texas
Jake
Erie
Dr. Eaton
Presbyterian Church
Pastor Allen
General Assembly
Saratoga
Greely
A. Guiton
Carver House
Father de la Roque
St. Joseph’s
Fire Destroys Barn Behind Sersall Store Causes Unknown
Sunday evening fire destroyed an old livery barn behind Sersall's store and damaged Messner Kopf and Beecher Copeland warehouses. Losses totaled about 400 in lime and goods for Sersall, 300 for Messner Kopf, and 600 for Beecher Copeland, all with limited or no insurance. Warren Water Works supplied rapid response with Watson and Niagaras hoses aiding Struthers Hose Co. in extinguishing the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Water Works
Beecher & Copeland
Messner& Kopf
Leecher & Copeland
Scofield
Messrs
Sersall
Messner
Kopf
Sparks
Grand Gala Opening Day Planned by Keystone Cionina Co
Delayed arrival left a quarter of stock unopened and disappointing customers. The Keystone Cionina Co Son Coun Co proprietors say they are preparing Grand Gala Opening Day this Thursday with Warren Band music and a brilliant fireworks display. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Keystone Cionina Co
Son
Coun & Co
Bell Bros Advertise Chambray Dress Goods and More
Bell Bros. today offer a full line of Chambray Dress Goods Chambray Trimmings and fine White Dress Goods Trimmings with motto Excelsior In their Parasol and Umbrella department they boast size variety and low prices The Imported-at drug store of G Noyes and T H Nevin Co mixed paint offered for sale by L G Noyes with a three year guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
Nunn
Excelsior
G. Noyes
T. H. Nevin & Co
L. G. Noyes
Postoffice
Nelson Greenland
P. O
Pittsburg
Western Av
Allegheny, Pa
Cherry Grove oil field's costly history and waning output
The Derrick describes Cherry Grove as the waterloo of producers with first year output of 2,753,654 barrels since May 17, 1882. It notes 319 producing wells today, total field production near 2,401 barrels per day, and a net producer loss around 1.25 million dollars after costs and incidents. The piece mentions market prices near 1.02 dollars and updates on Cooper tract and Balltown production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Wolfe’s
Anderson’s
Cooper Tract
Balltown
Shamestown
Railroad Charter and Line Updates Across Elk County
A charter is granted for a railroad from Oil City to Ridgway Elk County. The P and E enjoys robust freight due to navigation. A new BLN Y P T timetable includes through service to Salamanca. Train 28 from Warren at 9 20 am reaches Salamanca 1 35 am. Train 31 from Salamanca at 4 20 pm arrives Warren at 6 00 pm. The Pennsylvania Petroleum road survey is complete. President Steele plans to connect to Shenango and Allegheny Valley and extend into Forest Warren and McKean counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamanca
Warren
Pennsylvania Petroleum Road
Steele
Shenango
Allegheny Valley
Mercer County
Forest
McKean
Chau tauqua 1883 opening day planned with lectures and concerts
Rev J H Vincent announces Chau tauqua opens July 14 1583 with address by Rev C H Payne President of Wesleyan Univ at Delaware Ohio. Prof W F Sherwin concert 2 pm and Prof Hand Day fire works 4 pm. Evening reading by Prof R L Cumnock Northwestern Univ Ill. Week one includes psychology lectures by C J Little Dickinson College physical science by D T Edwards and cookery by Mrs Emma P Ewing plus teachers retreat and foreign tourists conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Vincent
D. D
Chautauqua
C. H. Payne
Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
W. F. Sherwin
Hand
Hamilton
Ont
R. L. Cumnock
Northwestern University, Lll
C. J. Little
Dickinson College
D. T. Edwards
Emma P. Ewing
Prof
Little
Prof. Edwards
Case
D. T. Dewitt Talmage
D. H. Post
A. W. Tourgee
Dr. King
Cleveland
R. L. Camnock
Will Cumback
Indiana
Wallace Bruce
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Frank
Richards
Joseph Cummings
W. F. Mallalieu
Boston
Alexander Martin
P. S. Henson
Chicago
Angell
Michigan State University
Arthur Mitchell
R. B. Hull
Sherwin
C. S
Alfred Wheeler
J. B. Thomas
Brooklyn
N.Y
D. H. Wheeler
Joseph Cook
C. A. Young
Eben N. Ford Post 336 G A R elects officers at armory
A regular meeting reports the charter received and officers elected to be mustered in by comrade Jones and others of Corry next Thursday. The post has about fifty members with room for more and invites all honorably discharged soldiers and sailors to join. Officers include G W Kinnear as Commander and D W C James as Senior Vice Commander. Warren County now has four G A R posts including the new William C Carr Post 328 at Bear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben N. Ford
Jones
Corry
G. W. Kinnear
D. W. C. James
R. H. Johnson
Rev. Bach
C. A. Waters
M. V. van Etten
Knights Templar Conclave Set For Lancaster in May
The Knights Templar of Pennsylvania plan their annual gathering in Lancaster on May 29 to 31. A minister from Indiana PA, Charles T. Steck, has appeared on the Shakspearian stage. Williamsport leads eastern lumber trade with 3,361 workers. State law allows killing English sparrows until extermination. Mine inspectors report 1882 third district production 3,679,246 tons, 6,642 mines, 17 lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Indiana
Charles T. Steck
Williamsport
Cameron
Clarion
Clearfield
Crawford
Elk
Erie
Forest
Jefferson
Lawrence
McKean
Mercer
Venango
Warren
Spring goods entice with Latins and French Ginghams
O H Hunter and Son advertise new stock of White Dress Goods India Lawns Maids Cords and rush Point Embroidery. The store touts a large summer silk variety including a 50 cent bargain and a finest black silk at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Decoration Day Observed by Warren Veterans Committees
Warren vows to observe Decoration Day with ceremonies led by Eben N. Ford Post G A R veterans. Committees are arranging events and will publish the full programme next week. Veterans with last year badges should return them to Fred Baltzinger promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Eben N. Ford
Spring and Summer Clothing by Jacob Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller offers an extensive stock of imported and domestic cloths in spring and summer styles. Dress suits business suits spring overcoats and neat pants available with low prices and warrantied fits. rooms on the second story corner of Second and Liberty Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Fred Paul Marries Miss Salome Fehlman in Warren
Fred Paul of George Paul & Sons wed Miss Salome Fehlman in Warren at two in the afternoon in a ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple returned to the South Side residence prepared by relatives and were greeted by a large gathering of friends before festivities continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Menial
Fred Paul
George Paul & Sons
Warren
Salome Fehlman
Mr. Doerr
Lutheran Church
Paul—Fehlman
Bride
P. Doerr
Frederick Paul
Oil City
Martindale
Paper and Paper Hanging. Largest stock of fine wall paper
N Wendeboe offers the largest and best selected sack of Fine Wall Paper from Warren at lowest prices. Five experienced hangers ready to do all kinds of paper hanging and painting. Compare prices and inspect goods. Also plaster finish Ala Bastine sold by L G Noyes. Teaberry tooth and breath gem advertised with prices. Millinery by Mrs Gillmore. Bell Bros silk stock at reasonable rates. Lime Juice Soda Water offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Wendeboe
Warren
Liberty Street
Bell Bros Stock Highlights For Sharp Dressers
Bell Bros offers a well selected stock of ginghams prints bleached and unbleached muslin linens lowels crase redquists ladies gossamers and hosiery with aim to meet the wants of the most fastidious. go and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
Unclaimed Letters in Warren Postoffice List
Letters addressed to multiple individuals in Warren County Pennsylvania remain unclaimed at the post office and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within thirty days. Include the advertising date when requesting letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Postvffice
Warren Co
Bell Bros Stock of Fine Fabrics Low in Value
Bell Brothers advertises a select stock of Cretones Satins Summer Flannels Lace Curtains and Ladies India Gauze and Balbriggan Underwear described as very fine and exceptionally low in price to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
Thanks to Firemen and Helpers After Sunday Blaze
The writer expresses sincere thanks to firemen and others who helped save goods from a Sunday evening fire. Special mention is made of H. P. Hunter and J. L. Ungerer for hard work, with C. W. Sersall noted among the responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hunter
J. L. Ungerer
C. W. Sersall
Chautauqua Assembly Opens and Local Notices
The Gazette reports the tenth Chautauqua Assembly opens Tuesday August 7. N D Christy starts a Clarendonboro law practice. Erie lakes offer easy navigation amid plentiful bass. Meadville hosts open air band concerts. Warren seeks similar events. Union City to get a new bank with capital 20000 and officers J Campbell and 5 B Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
N. D. Christy
Clarendonboro
Erie
Gazette
Fredonia
Meadville
Warren
Union City
J. Campbell
B. Brooks
B. M. Partridge
Jamestown Journal
Hickory Bridge Company
Allegheny River
Hickory Station
Forest Co
Pp. B. Smith
E. W. Follis
Oil City
North Clarendon
H. E. Norris
Jamestown
N. Y
New Evangelical Church
Clarendon
M. L. Weaver
W. M. Stafford
Cleveland
T. Bach
L. M. Baumgardner
Dempseytown
Powell Bro
Crawford County
Shadeland
Union Pipe Co
Pennsylvania
Franklin Spectator
Local notes and shop notices from county correspondence
Farmers prepare for corn planting as the golden oriole returns. Charles Stuart opens a meat market with a creekside slaughterhouse. N F Wright dismantles an old cabinet shop. C C Messenger travels to New York with his daughter and Miss Dalrymple. May 19 1883. Advertisements for furniture and painting supplies, cloths, and Harper's patterns accompany local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stuart
N. F. Wright
C. C. Messenger
New York
Myra
Olie Dalrymple
J. W. Phillis
D. Peck
P. Wright
Green
C. Messenger
Buffalo
Edward Smallman
Cable Thomas A. dies at age 15 in Pine Grove
In Pine Grove on May 21 1883 Thomas A Cable youngest son of Thomas and Sally A Cable died after a short illness from diabetes aged 15.
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The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Tris
L G. Noyes
Briggs
McNeil & Co
Tine
Fred Pierce
Smethport
Niagara
Hook and Ladder Co
Berk
Rochester
Watsons
Tata
Railroad Record
Ridgway, Elk
Warren County
Garland
Bear Lake
Wm. C. Carr
Kuss Mp
O. C. Allen
P. M. Warren
Wrightsville
N McNett & Co
G.I. Mead
Hickory ‘Street
Lush Bartlett
Harper’s Bazar
Johnson & Stearrett
Variety Hall
Paharvied
Gibbs & Sterrelt Manufacturing Co
Titusville, Pa
U. P
F.W. Ames
Gibbs & Sterrett Mig. Co
Titusville
Gillmore
Has
Trie
Dreyer & Tunstall
Warren Hotel
Water St
Warren, Pa
L. F. Dreyer
R. T. Tunstall
Youngsville
Burgess and Town Council
A.C. Axtell
Burgess
W. F. St.Gains
Lenjamin Ellis
Cheucles
Tue
Alfred Huidekoper
Edgar Huidekoper
James Gray
Watson & Davis
Second Street
C. P. Northrop, Prop’r
E. C. Burt
Fine Shoes
Gent’s Shoes
Hanon & Son
Burt & Mears
Nettleton & Co
Cash Boot & Shoe
Co. P. Northrop
Warren Savings Bank
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
Cashier
DirecTtors
O. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
E. G. Wood
M. B, Dunham B. Nesmith
Jas. Clark, Jr
Albert Kirberger
C. H. Hunter & Son
O. H. Hunter & Son
THH
Nevin & Co’s
Pioneer
A. Siegel & Sons
Northwestern
Penn’a
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Hartford
Phenix
National
Connecticut
Home
German American
Germania
Star
Liverpool
London & Globe
England
Queen
Royal
Phenix Assurance
Lancashire
J. Data
ISEN
Beech Street
R.rk
Aepois
Werico
Cuiriers
James Nixon
Warren Pa
Berkstresser
Dennist
Merck’s Drug Store
Berstow
Fisher
Warren,pa
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