Warren grows with spring notices and town plans
A dense Benson era column in Warren highlights local commerce and society. Stores offer groceries, flowers, shoes, hats, and dresses while calls go out for Decoration Day events. public improvements include a water tank, school yard repairs, and new houses. civic notes cover fire police, railway timetable changes, and upcoming community services plus a note on Baby Carriages from A A Davis & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Scofield
Barnes
Market Street
Falconer Corner
Water Street
Public Way
Personal notes from Warren area reveals townsmen movements
Mrs J J Taylor slowly recovers from illness. Mrs Boon Magee visits Pittsburg relatives. Hon Jesse Smith and son E N Elias Morningstar in town. Siegel Sons hires on J J Taylor? No, Elias on deck. A M Cone has a young son of a gun smith arrives. W B Kinsky to move family to Buffalo for work in marble. Thomas Seabrook returns to Philadelphia. Merrit Hunter accompanies him. Rev W T Schepeler becomes Episcopal assistant to Dr Ryan and preaches at Youngsville Clarendon and Kinzua. Prof August Merck travels to Pittsburg to attend Warren Commandery Knights Templar and run his optician business. Robert Clabbert drowns in Ohio River at Mapyson, Indiana. Miss Anna Sill employed at Patterson’s millinery. Mrs Kelly and Miss Kopf busy. J P Wells steps back from active management. J P Jefferson becomes managing partner. A H McKelvy handles finances. R F Van Doorn named Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cone
Smith
W. B. Kinsky
Buffalo
Thomas Seabrook
Philadephia
H. P. Hunter
Merrit Hunter
W. T. Schepeler
Ryan
Ohio
Anna Sill
Patterson
Kelly
Kopf
J. P. Wells
Struthers, Wells & Co
J. P. Jefferson
A. H. McKelvy
R. F. van Doorn
State Board of Agriculture meets in Warren next month
The program outlines a six session Warren meeting starting Tuesday evening June 12 with welcomes from Rev. Rankin and Gov. Beaver. Lectures by J Gundy and Prof Geo G Groff, discussions on farmer education butter production and healthful homes. Sessions run through Thursday with free attendance and Q and A after each session. Women are especially invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Edge
Mai
State Board of Agriculture
Warren
W. A. Rankin
Gov. Beaver
J. Gundy
Union
Works and Workers of
America
Geo. G. Groff
Lewisburg
Big Hardware Business Expands in Warren Spring Trade
W H Pickett and Co of Warren report strong spring sales with a full store and busy warehouses. From April 7 to May 1 they shipped 98 orders on the P and E railroad and similar volume on other lines, serving McKean Cameron Elk Jefferson Forest Clarion and Erie counties. They recently installed steam fixtures at Kane's Rick Donovan hotel and have Thomson House overhaul underway. The firm employs fourteen workers and handles diverse tasks from saw mill outfitting to kitchen gear, excluding only hired girl services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pickett & Co
Warren
McKean
Cameron
Elk
Jefferson
Forest
Clarion
Erie
Rick Donovan
Kane
Thomson House
Pickett
Smalley
Tom Slater
Funeral of Irvine H. Eddy Held in Warren
Irvine H Eddy died in Colorado after a long illness of consumption. He was about 48 and unmarried. He had moved to Louisville years ago with his brother James and built a successful business, then returned to Warren for his funeral held last Saturday at his father's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine H. Eddy
Colorado
Warren
Eddy
Louisville
James
Irvine
Memorial Day Observances by Warren G A R Post 336
Memorial Day events are detailed for May 30 with flag Half Mast at 7 AM, 21 gun salute at 8 AM, grave decoration departures from City Hall, and a full afternoon program at City Hall and local cemeteries. Comrades will honor soldiers at Cobham Park Glade Run Irvine Yankee Bush and Russell cemeteries, then services at Oakland and St Josephs Cemeteries. Special orders call for assembly May 28 and wreath making May 29 by the Ladies of the Relief Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Dept. OF Penna
G. A. R. Warren
Nat
Dept. Hoqrs
A. Cook
Philip Begler
City Hall
C. A. Still
Cobham Park
Col
Geo. A. Cobham
Filth
Leroy Snyder
W. F. Snyder
Mathew Goodwin
Geo. Smith
Samuel Brazington
David Wolf
Chas. Conant
Warren
John Knupp
Glade Run
Francis Hook
Orrin Hook
Irvine
Eharhard Bartsch
Hiram Shirley
Alonzo Kirstetter
Andrew Irvine
8. M. Cogswell
Yankee Bush Cemetery
J. J. Blakesley
D. W. Spencer
J. T. Babcock
W. Stu
Dan’l. Lash
James H. Carr
L. P. Ackley
Philip Carr
George Fox
N. B. Herrick
Geo. H. Wilson
Aaron Crampton
Ira Badger
Joel Nelson
W.h.taylor
William Gibson
Israel Sly
North Warren
Woman's Relief Corps No. 45
Oakland
St. Joseph’s
David Gardner
D. W. C. James Desig
J. M. Bray
Oakland Cemetery
Geo. Brown
Z. G. Eddy
Robi. Miles
John Owens
John King
Olmey
B. Curtis
W. J. Woolsey
Maj
Mathews
N. S
Robt. Dennison
N.Y
W. H. Hinton
Roscoe Hall
D. Bucktails
E. D. McKinney
J. M. Boyd
A. M. Rogers
C. E. Starrett
A. H. McLane
Geo
W. Clark
U. S.art
W. C. Friday
N. Y
Jas. Dunn
Wm. Swanson
Murry
Michael Lynch
Andrew Schilling
R. H. Smith
Taylor
Adjt
Rleben
Pa A
G. A. R. Hall
Lutheran Church
Ph. Doerr
W. H. Taylor
Adj’t
Relief Corps
Spring Goods and Local Ads Feature Cows and Suits
Late-Two Cows with calf, a Jersey and Jenner, apply to Dr D W Stranahan. George Ball showcases fifth edition Spring suits. Goodrich & Fehlman underselling banished, grocery goods best. Smoke St Cyr cigar five for ten cents at L G Noyss Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
D. W. Stranahan
George Ball
St. Cyr
L. G. Noyss
May Court Adjourned After Noon with Several Verdicts
The May term adjourned Saturday afternoon as Judge Brown and Associate Barker presided. Trials included Laura Enches v New York, L. E. W. A.R. Co. verdict for plaintiff 7750. James K. Webb v Grannis verdict for defendant 636.14. S. P. Johnson v John Sager verdict for plaintiff 472.30. Wm. J. Gamble et al v George Bush verdict for plaintiff 839.07. Benj. Bailey v J. D. Russell verdict for defendant with a new trial requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Brown
Barker
Laura Enches
N. Y
L. E
W. A.r.co
Jas. K. Webb
Wm. H. Grannis
S. P. Johnson
John Sager
Col L F Watson Nominated for Congress in Venango
The nomination of Lewis F. Watson of Warren as the Republican candidate for Congress in the district completes the county ticket. Watson is a two term former congressman elected in 1876 and 1880, praised for energy and capacity. Venango delegates supported him as second choice, and Republicans are urged to unite behind his candidacy. Franklin Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Watson
Warren
Watson
Congress
Venango
Col. Watson
Franklin
Will Doubtless be Elected Republican Candidate Watson
Erie Graphic notes Hon. Lewis F. Watson, born 1819 in Crawford County, has served as a clerk, attended Warren Academy, and built lumber land interests. Nominated for Congress in 1876 and 1880, he earned a reputation for aiding disabled soldiers and is described as energetic and widely popular. He is once more the Republican nominee and seen as certain to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Watson
Warren
Crawford County
Titusville
Franklin
Prothonotary
Warren Academy
L. F. Watson
Congress
William L. Scott
Erie
Erie Graphic
Celebrations and changes in Clarendon county notes
county items recounting Fourth of July spirit in Clarendon, renewed industry with bark peeling and job gains, a May snow in 1888, demolition of an old house, and fence removals improving town outlook. Sugar Grove mentions new residents, a death in Sparta Tennessee, visits from Emery Davis, and local schooling events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Opera House
Sam’ Grandin
Tidioute News
Sugar Grove
J. B. Atkins
Bran New
R. M. Gray
D. C. Hodges
Sparta
Tenn
Emery Davis
New York City
Elvira Garfield
Blanche
California
Myra*v. Wilcox
County Correspondence Notes from May
May reports list local prices for eggs and butter and hay value per ton. Various town details include a young visitor at Natt Smith's, George Hillman buying the Wm Kay mill, John Morton purchasing the Estey farm, Byron Pierce recovering from lung fever, and a look at Freehold politics for next year. Estey school house and Lottsville sermon times are noted, oats acreage is high but meadows are thin due to last year's dry spell, with seeding impacted and old meadows harmed. Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natt Smith
Gallagher
Very Wise Choice Nominates Congressional Candidate
The Venango WarREN McKean and Cameron counties conference at Kane after ballots nominated Hon. Lewis F. Watson of Warren for Congress and elected Judge Cochran of Cameron and Capt. Cumings of Tidio ute as delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. The paper lauds Watson as genial and influential in Congress and cites the ticket’s strength for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango
Warren, McKean
Cameron County
Kane
Lewis F. Watson
Warren
Congress
Cochran
Cameron
Capt. Cumings
Tidioute
Chicago
Col. Watson
Pennsylvania
Tionesta
Old Citizen Vanrensellaer R. Thompson Dies at 79
Vanrensellaer R. Thompson of Pine Grove died May 16 1888 at age 79 years 7 months and 16 days. He came from New York as a youth, lived near Wetmore farm, then farmed above Russell for about six decades. Three marriages produced ten children by the first wife. six survive along with wives from Iowa and Kansas. A longtime Republican and Warren Lodge Odd Fellow, he was buried at Russell and remembered as a neighbor and friend who supported his town and subscribers for nearly 40 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Jake Zeigler
Butler Herald
Crawford County
Charles E. Turner
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Olean
Supreme Recorder
Order
Pennsylvania
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Allentown
York
State Street
Johnny
Chicago Herald
Electric Age
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
American Express
Westfield
Dunkirk
Jamestown Democrat
Townsend
Lakeside School of the New Theology
Grove
Bemus Point
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Renova
St. Paul’s Church
Buffalo
Beth Zion
Vanrensellaer R. Thompson
Pine Grove
New York
Wetmore
North Warren
Russell
C. C. Thompson
J. W. Thompson
D. S. Thompson
Case
Ingersoll
Iowa
Warren Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Mystic Tie
Local notes of health, politics, farming and church history
May 18 items note George Tucker’s gradual recovery from pneumonia and E W Mudge returning from Pittsburg after serving as juror. Town farming thrives with building and fencing improvements. Post office moves to Johnson Cummings store. G D Cummings named postmaster. Local politics praise Hon L F Watson’s Congressional nomination. Sergeant Bates’ mill accident. new carpet at West Spring Creek M E Church. Sabbath school officers elected at Irvine. charity gesture to retiring Supt. Includes fish law obedience observations and local residential expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
E. W. Mudge
Pittsburg
U.S. Court
P. O
Johnson & Cummings
G. D. Cummings
P. M
L. F. Watson
Congress
Luther Stanley
Spring Creek Grange
C. W. Nichols
P. M. Garcelon
Academy
Davis, Jones & Co
Art. Deming
Erie
G. D. Bates
M. EK
West Spring Creek
H. Skinner
N. J. Ault
Maggie Gillespie
Henry Harvick
Henry William Blair
W. A. Irvine
Sarah
Newbold
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending May 19 1888
Transfers reported for Morgan Gould to John E Hopkins Pine Grove 150 dollars. Gould to Susan I Chandler Pine Grove 624.26. Sheriff to Charles Shaw Sheffield 245.74. Jane E Chapin to Charles H Walton Columbus 600. Sheriff to Joseph Hain Deerfield 200. Barnes to A T Scofield Warren 6000. Chautauqua County National Bank to Benjamin Nichols Corydon 100. Harrison to Delia Nelson South West 1200. Great National Petroleum Co to John B Moore Pittsfield 6370.50. Swain to L F Watson Watson 3500. Miller to F M Wheelock Sugar Grove 200. Bemus to Matilda G Willson Eldred 260. Schnur et al to A A Instrum Elk 152.50. Ruland to John Gilson South West 1. Gilson to Zalotes Gilson South West 1. Parker to Charles Parker et al Triumph 2000. Curtis to Mrs N M Armstrong Mead 1. Mary Ann Blakesley by Guardian to Christian Witz Glade 1900. Fuller Hill to J Albert Firth Sugar Grove 2625. Albert Firth to Benjamin E Firth et al Farmington 2100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Gould
John E. Hopkins
Pine Grove
Susan I. Chandler
John Biledean
Charles Shaw
Sheffield
Jane E. Chapin
Charles H. Walton
Columbus
E. E. James
Joseph Hain
Deerfield
Erastus Barnes
A. T. Scofield
Warren
Chautauqua County National Bank
Benjamin Nichols
Corydon
George M. Harrison
Delia Nelson
South West
Great National Petroleum Company
John B. Moore
Pittsfield
Pp. J. Swain
L. F. Watson
Watson
F. R. Miller
F. M. Wheelock
Sugar Grove
Sarah E. Curtis
N. M. Armstrong
Mead
Mary Ann Blakesley
Guardian
Christian Witz
Glade
Fuller Hill
J. Albert Firth
Albert Firth
Benjamin E. Firth
Farmington
New Parasol Line and Summer Dress Goods Sold Low
New line of parasols and novelties announced with daily arrivals in Summer Dress Goods at low prices. Ladies underwear offered at 25 cents and hosiery at 10 to 25 cents a pair, presenting value options for the season.
Merck Drug Store Promoted as Best in Local Area
Morck Drug Store advertises itself as the best appointed in the region with pure medicines, complete brush stock, advanced remedies, cold drinks, Frui Miz, mineral waters, and reliable prescription service. J B Mullen handles emergency calls from Carver House. Local and country trade is growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morck Drug Store
Merck Drug Store
Merch Drug Store
J. B. Mullen
Carver House
First Class Photograph Free With Purchases at Local Co op Store
The People's Co operative Store will give a free 8x10 inch photograph of the purchaser's residence or business with every $10 worth of goods bought, effective May 10 1888. Manager P Orr notes the offer as a limited promotion amid local commerce. Fire and life insurance ads from Joan Litt & Son promise security from their Warren Pa Exchange Block office. Dade Shades offered in a wide range of varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Co-operative Store, Limited
Guo
P. Orr
Joan Litt & Son
Exchange Block
Warren
Textile price notices on sale days reported
Sale note lists price per yard on Tuesdays and Fridays with 574c each yard and Friday price at 69c. Repeats 69 cts and 69 cents.
Noyes Advertises Painter Supplies and Drugs
Headquarters for drugs, paints, oils, varnishes, window glass and putty. All painter's materials offered at lowest prices. L. G. Noyes, Druggist and Stationer.
Equitable Aid Union organizes East Warren Union No 655 in Glade
Deputy Supreme President G W Brown organizes the East Warren Union No 655 in Glade with 44 charter applicants. Officers named include Chancellor Dr F W Whitcomb Advocate Peter Smith President P J Trushel and others. The charter opens in 30 days with men paying $4 and women paying nothing for membership policy and medical exam. Grand Union session to be held in Warren starting June 1888 with 240 representatives expected. Warren delegates Hon W M Lindsey and C C Thompson named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Aid Union
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
East Warren
Glade
F. W. Whitcomb
Peter Smith
P. J. Trushel
E. J. Woodruff
J. P. Sage
T. W. Smith
Mary Booth
8. Grossenburg
W. F. Shannon
K. W. Booth
Darius Magee
O. R. Kitchen
Grand Union
Pennsylvania
Warren
W. M. Lindsey
C. C. Thompson
Great Excitement at C Smith and Son Shoe Store
Advertisement from C Smith and Son promotes the largest stock in town with low prices and cash terms. It boasts honest pricing, local branding, and quickest payment while inviting customers to inspect boots shoes rubbers leather and findings. notes shop location near Ketterer's and a low rate listing by W C Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith & Son
C. Smrra & Son
W. C. Rowland
Ketterer
Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance notice
Promote immediate protection for horses and cattle through the Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co. of Mifflinsburg Pennsylvania. Davin Spence, district agent, serves Warren Erie Forest and McKear counties from North Clarendon Warren County Box 170. Also advertise A Weiss clothing store in Warren offering Spring suits and a large stock of boys and men’s apparel with emphasis on value and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co
Mifflinsburg
Warren
Erie
Forest
McKear
North Clarendon
Warren County
Davin Spence
Carver House
A. Weiss
Insurance Agent Settles Stock Claims in Warren
John V. Rule, adjuster for Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co. of Mifflinburg Pa., was in Warren last week settling several claims to the insureds satisfaction. The company offers low rates and prompt loss payments for stock death from any cause. District agent David Spence of North Clarendon is available for inquiries. Old papers for sale cheap at the Matz office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Stock Insurance
John V. Rule
Union County Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co
Mifflinburg
Warren
David Spence
North Clarendon
Kemp's Sarsaparilla Refund Promise Notice
Authorized by Kemp's proprietor to refund any customer who has not received relief after drinking three fourths of a bottle. Claims the remedy enriches and purifies the blood and tones the system. Price $1. Call at the store. Signed L. G. Noyss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G.noyss
Arnica and Oil Liniment for Man and Beast
Henry and Johnson advertise Arnica and Oil Liniment combining oils with Arnica healing. Each bottle is guaranteed and suitable for both people and animals. The claim highlights curative properties and universal use as a gentle remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry & Johnson
B. F. Morris
N. C. Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Boston
Goodrich & Fehlman’s
A. A. Davis & Co
L. G. Notts’ Drue
Davis’ Dlue
C. P. Northrop
Burt
Geo. Ball
Patterson’s
C. R. Henry's
Vassar
Northrop
J. M. Reeger
Beech Street
The
Shakespeare Club
Ed. Clemons
M. E. Church
99 Cent
Seigfried
Co. I
W.N. Y
Irvington
Davis Drug Store
W. A. Kinnear
Baltimore College of Pharmacy
Reverdy B. Stewart
Mr. Hamilton
Axtell House
License Court
Union School
Eben N. Ford Post
Frank Barnhart
West End
Irvine Cousins
Jamestown
W. P. Mitchell
August Morck
Sergt- Leon Windsor
Percy King
Gero. Bat
Warren Co
J. J. Taylor
Boon Magee
Jesse Smith
E. N.elias Morningstar
Siegel & Sons
Com
Goodrich & Fehlman
May Court
Conneautville
Corry
McKean County
Morrison and Olmstead
Bradford
Gettysburg
Army of the Potomac
Conneautville Courier
Pennsylvania Fish Commissioners
Philadelphia
Prohibition Party
111Th Regimental Association
Gettysburg Battle Field
20Th Army Corps
L. G. Noyes
C.M. Jameson
Hickory Street
Jameson
Davis’ Drua Store
C. R. Henry’s
Gero
Batt
C. P. NorrHror’s
Col. L. F. Watson
Lottsville
Mr. Thompson
V. R. Thompson
Spring Creek
Thomas Keeloor
Davis’ Drua
C. R. Henry S
Hunter & Jarvis
Price
Gobelin, &c
Homestead
Ste
Bell Brothers
Haskell
Black Silks
Lesser c«& CO
Warren, Pa
Gzxo. Ball
Henry
Fred P. Hue
Scofield
C. P. Nortaropr’s
Greenland
Episcopal Church
Mammoth Furniture Store
P. Greenlund
Matz
Diet Thompson
W. R. Thompson
Peter Greenlund
Undertaker
Hickory St
Nelson Greenlund
Exchange Hotel
Lippincott’s Magazine
Gro
Cery
R. Ward, Wiser
R. Ward
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