Warren Mail highlights and notices of 1878 town life
The Warren Mail itemizes local events and notices including jail guests count, theater and social events, church services for Ascension Day, improvements like a river billboard, rail service to Kane, hotel praise, fishing laws, and community organizations. It records sporting matches, a new club, public disturbances, and a burglary with partial loss, plus fundraising efforts and a yacht service on the Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Kane
Trinity Memorial Church
Stewart
Casey
Frank Conet
Old Exchange
Entre Nous Society
Watson B. B. C
del Simmons
C. Schwing, Jr
L. Geigerich
Wm. Schnur
Warren B. B. C
Sinclairville
N. Y
Tidioute
Musical Association
R. P. Kive
Sec’y
Ludlow House
W. F. Weeks
H. Shirley
Hook and Ladder
Roscoe Hall
C. W. Butler
Wm. Lott
J. N. Dietch
Andrew Brown
Andrew Smith
Charles Freeman
Fred Weiger
Frank Martin
Edward Blunt
Jas
Batchelder
Elder Crane
A. 8S. Dalrymple
Tidioute Visitors and Warren Notables
The Tidioute News reports T. G. s from Warren visiting Tidioute. Dr. J. P. Bryant returns to Warren to resume Magnetic Physician work at the Carver House. Capt. Dingley arrives from Brooklyn for the summer, in good health for 80. Charles E. Beecher, son of M. Beecher, earns Michigan university degree and is linked to a professorship at Williams College, with concerns about his youth.
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Tidioute
Warren
J. P. Bryant
Carver House
Dingley
Brooklyn
M. Shannon
Oil City
Wiggins
Sugar Grove
Chamberlain
J. P. Reig
Conneaut Reporter
Europe
Charles E. Beecher
M. Beecher
First National Bank of
University of Michigan
James Hall
New York
William’s College
Massachusetts
Warren Club Formed to Protect Game and Fish
A new club in Warren was formed last Monday evening dedicated to the protection of game and fish. Officers include President M Waters, Vice Presidents Dr Berkstresser and F H Rockwell, Treasurer A Hertzel, Secretary E Cowan, and Board of Managers K K Russell Robt Dennison T E Barnes A Hertzel and Will Mitchell.
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Warren
M. Waters
Dr. Berkstresser
F. H. Rockwell
A. Hertzel
E. Cowan
Bank ledger confusion prompts notice from Mrs Store
Gerould incorrectly identified as book-keeper at First National Bank. clarification that D L Gerould is a different person. Norice from Mrs Store and Stornam & Co states shop continues until August 1 with customers urged to collect hair services or item will be sold.
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Gerould
First National Bank
D. L. Gerould
Norice
Wrs
Stornam & Co
Construction advances on new engine-house in town
The current build progresses beyond last summer’s batch with external pressed brick walls and dressed stone corners. Architect Jerome Davis leads carpentry, Andrew Hertzel oversees construction, and work is paid daily to assure a lasting structure. The first story houses five rooms plus a stable and two stairways, with a central hose tower rising about twenty seven feet above the mansard roof housing the fire bell.
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Jerome Davis
Andrew Hertzel
Decoration Day Veterans Plan Graves Parade at Oakland Cemetery
A large Veterans meeting at Major James's office set the Decoration Day procession route and duties. J as O Parmlee presided A E Goodrich secretary Finance says funds cover expenses Flowers and speakers arranged Location Oakland Cemetery for exercises with Rev E F Crane poem by John Sill and Frewsburg Band participation Invite extended to all societies and Sunday schools Bridge remains free only to the procession Flowers to Orris Hall store by Wednesday 2 PM
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James
Jas. O. Parmlee
A. E. Goodrich
J. McCain
North Warren
Stacy Cogswell
Cobham Park
L. Martin
Yankee Bu H
Geo. Krimbill
Glade
Philip Begler
Quaker Hill
McCain
M. McElwee
Oakland Cemetery
Messrs. Goodrich
Parmlee
John Rowland
Watson & Davis Block
G. Rh. Wetmore
D. I. Ball
Front St
Orris Hall
Keystone Block
Memorial Day funeral detail and procession order
Forenoon lays out graveside decoration at Cobham Park Yankeebush North Warren Scott s and Glade grounds with six details. Afternoon procession forms on Second Street at 1 30 with route to Market Third and Poplar to Water and Oakland Cemetery. Veterans decorate unknown graves then specific soldiers graves in Oakland St Josephs and other sites. Marshal Bort Dennison leads.
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Col. Cobham
Cobham Park
Jerome Babcock
John Blakesley
Delwin Spencer
Yankeebush
Wm. Gibson
North Warren
Scott‘s Cemetery
Alonzo Kastater
Orrin Hook
F. Hook
Glade
Rags Wanted by R H Johnson for Fair Value
A local appeal directs residents to bring rags to R H Johnson who will pay the going worth for textile scraps. The notice emphasizes fair valuation and prompt payment at his shop.
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R. H. Johnson
Warren Union School Graduates First Academic Class
The Warren Union School prepares to honor its first Academic Department graduation since the course began three years ago. Miss Jennie Thomas, Miss Annie Olney, Harry Pickett, and James Kitchen completed a rigorous program and will receive diplomas with the Board and Principal’s addresses, diploma presentations, and a class song on Friday evening May 31 at School Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie ‘Thomas
Annie Olney
Harry Pickett
James Kitchen
Miller
Warren Union School
School Hall
Board of Directors
Local notices and society items from Bradford era
County and Neighborhood items note a lodge organized at Lottsville on May 18 and a farewell sermon by Rev. J. Harrington in Farmington on May 12. Titusville hosts horse racing July 30 to August 1 with purses of 1500. Corry Literary features Krech’s pole routine with music and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mutual Protective Association
Lottsville
J. Harrington
Farmington
Titusville
Corry Literary
Krech
Anderson
Artemus Martin
Erie
London
England
Mathematical Society
Martin
Bradford
C. E. Persons
Galbraith
Warren County
Keeping to the Right and Other May Readings in Erie
A May 24 1878 Erie column discusses civic manners such as pavement etiquette and keeping to the right, local ornithology debating the dawn lark, and political campaigns with Republican unity urged. It notes steamer leases for the season, a court case against an Erie woman fined for being a common scold, and pigeon shipments.
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Erie
State Street
Warren
East Park
Washington
Samuel J. Tilden
Hayes
Venango
Reed
Watson
Congress
Erie County
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Andrew G. Curtin
United States
Wm. A. Wallace
North Warren Notes: New Church, Hospital Work, Local Happenings
The new church building nears completion and should be ready by fall. State Hospital construction proceeds with a large labor force. Baseball fever grips town daily, and locals discuss challenging the Warren Club. Minnie Kidder teaches Crocker district school with satisfaction. Johnson and Friday grocers and druggists serve many customers. Mr and Mrs Jason Cousins are new residents. Mary McElwee of Washington visiting sister Mrs J McCain.
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North Warren
State Hospital
Warren Club
Minnie Kidder
Crocker
F. H. Miller
John Buckwell
Johnson & Friday
Jason Cousins
Mary McElwee
Washington, D. C
J. McCain
Warren County Grange Holds Meeting at Lottsville
The Warren County Pomona Grange met May 16 and 17 at Lottsville with J. A. Sayre presiding. They approved the county office but opposed raising the County Directors salary, supported uniform textbooks, and accepted N. C. Cummings resignation as County Deputy. D. F. A. Wheelock was named Deputy. Next meeting is Aug 15–16 in Spring Creek. Dinner for visiting members served by Lottsville Patrons. Apply for two sewers for Singer Sewing Machine in Warren.
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Warren County
Pomona Grange
Lottsville
J. A. Sayre
County
N.C. Cummings
Spring Creek
D. F. A. Wheelock
Grange
Tax Penalties Warn Renters and Taxpayers in May
In May all unpaid special taxes incur a fifty percent penalty with no discretionary relief. Penalties accrue by law and criminal prosecutions may follow for nonpayment. The notice urges immediate payment to avoid trouble and costs.
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Thos. Townley
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M. Cribbins
D. O’hern
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O. H. Hunter
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J. B. Brown
W. D. Brown
Clemens’ Estate
P. Johnson
T. Struthers
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C. W. Stone
Eddy
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W.S. Page
S. J. Page
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L. A. Rogers
G. Reig, Jr
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A. H. Lacy
P. H. Towle
O. B. Dalrymple
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P. Holmes
L. P. Holmes
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J. H. Eddy
Geo. Ball
John Mingel
D.S. McNitt
J. P. Hanson
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J. G. Marsh
W.T. Falconer
Wanaina
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J. J. Kirberger
Isaac Eddy
John Keller
L. Kastator
J. Barger
Gisselbrecht Estate
Susan Knupp
Robert Kitchen
Sarah Beck
C. Schellhammer
T. Reig
H. Dann
P. Begler
J. J. Leonhart
John Lauffer, Sr
Charles Schwing
C. A. Waters
J. Truby
Short St
Mary Risley
South Side
Randall Estate
John Riwa, Jr
North Side
SJ &Ws Page
I. W. Fellers
B. Nesmith
C. Smith
Watson & Davis
Wm. Heck
Morrison Estate
C. B. Curtis
A.J. Hazeltine
Hall Estate
Struthers, Wells & Co
Irvine Road
Frank Gillis
R. P. Smith
Nancy Raase
J.C. Bennett
Hull & Steadman
J.C. Wilhemus
Agt
Jno. Sechrist
A. R. Titus
Morrison & Henry
Wm. McKeel
J.M. Gemmill & Co
T. S. Messner
F. Barnhart
John O’hern
James Cooney
Ensign Cousins
John Welsh
Hazel Lane
Hickory
Theodore Hull
M. W. Hull
David Grindley
Parmlee & Henry
Charles Northrop
Short
C. W. H. Verback
Mary Keller
Rathbun Estate
L. D. Wetmore
Philip Gruber
J.D. Summerton
Thomas Struthers
Stranahan Estate
High
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John Horridge
M. Miles
Miss Carrie Dennison
Taft
Irvine
Clemens
Methodist Parsonage
Wm. Grindley
Presbyterian Parsonage
T. Bell
James Steadman
P. H Towel
John Thomas
C. W. Schnur
S. H. Davis
J. C. Brown
Mathias Lesser
Mary Ruger
Sylvester Carlow
John Grinkley
W. Schnur
John Knupp
Mathias Hasser
M. Mies
Burgess
Attrest
Rufus P. Kina
Clerk
Warren County Grange
Corry
Singer
E. C. Cook
Singer Man'’s Co
Warren, Pa
Warren B. B.C
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Telegraph
F. Anderson
John Carroll
A. B. Howe Jr
H. Hall
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Frank D. Jones
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Thomas Madden
L. A. Palm
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James Taylor
John W. Young
O. C. Allen
P. M
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New Jersey
Sensible
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E. C. Coox
Will Smith’s
Nell
Will Smith
R. H. Jounson
WI Smirtx’s
Brussels
Fred
Morck
O. H. Hunter & Son
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Devon
Asborne
Hamilton
Trushel & Mintzer
B. Nesmith & Son
Gar
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P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Johnson’s Enchange
Johnson, White & Co
Robert Johnson
Hickory Street
Arrep
Rowland
A. Weiss
Warren Co
Albert Wise
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