Warren Mail honors heroes and townsfolk in June notes
A Warren paper itemizes community events and notices including a court week honor, June roses, a legal holiday, local sales and services. It lists oil pricing, corsets, furnished rooms, a tennis club, drugstore ad, loan shares, hats, shoe polish, a bicycle club trip, property repairs, and local social events such as church visits, Carver House reopening, a minstrel show, flowering season notes, and a bean bag social with a music program at the M E Church Parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A.S. Hall
Poplar Street
Kratzer
Rowland
A. 8
Dealey
Episcopal Church
Jamestown
N. Y
Trinity Memorial Church
Warren
Carver House
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Local Notables and Visitors Procesed in Widespread News Roundup
Mr J Tate, a leading Kinzua figure, visited town Saturday along with Mrs John Hahn and Miss Allie Hahn returning from Eastern Pa. Artist Greaves frequents Randolph N Y for in-demand work. Chas H Noyes and wife back from New York plan to move to Market Avenue. Mrs J A McIntosh traveled to Maine after learning of Wm Lander’s death in Dexter. Mrs M A Cobb of Fredonia and others guests of C E Cobb. L B Wood Grand Valley in town. Frank Wood sold hardware store to Oil Well Supply Co. Dr Davinney appointed Postmaster at Youngsville. Will C Allan now P M after deputy stint. Frank E Chevalier joins Pickett & Co. Dr Mike V Ball sails soon for Europe with Paris exposition and visits to London Berlin. letters promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tate
Kinzua
John Hahn
Allie Hahn
Greaves
Randolph
N. Y
Chas. H. Noyes
New York
Market “Avenue
J. A. McIntosh
Maine
Wm. Lander
Dexter
M. A. Cobb
Fredonia
L. F. Harrison
Jamestown
L. D. Harrison and Son
Frewsburg
C. E. Cobb
L. B. Wood
Grand Valley
Frank
Oil Well Supply Co
Davinney
Youngsville
Will C. Allan
West Hickory
Pickett & Co
Frank E. Chevalier
Warren Wooden Ware Works
Mike V. Ball
Warren
Europe
Paris
London
Berlin
Mail
How Many Warrens Last Week's Tribune Counts
The Tribune of Warren Ohio reports twenty six Warrens in the U S and lists states with a Warren. Louis Brown of the Warren post office leads a project compiling a business directory for these towns and notes about two thousand names gathered. Misaddressed mail and dead letters are reduced as letters are forwarded efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ohio
U. S
Louis Brown
Warren Post Office
Warrens
Wauseon
Warner
Warrenton
Wren
Marion
Morrow
Pennsylvania
Montana
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Connecticut
Dakota
Idaho
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New York
Oregon
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Arkansas
Kansas
Indian Territory
Dunn’s Mercantile Reporter
Hunt
W. H. Pickett & Co
Free portrait schemes target Warren residents
Local warning about out of town portrait scams. A firm sends letters offering $30 portraits free as advertising and then demands $8 to $15 for a frame to return your own photo. The frame portrait is described as cheap and sloppy. Citizens advised to support Warren artists and dealers to keep money in town.
Domestic Sewing Machines for Cash or Easy Payment
Do mestic and Wilson Sewing Machines offered for sale at 112 East Water street Warren Pa by F. A. Cogswell. Phones customers to call before buying elsewhere. Also cigars at Davis' Drug Store and millinery goods by Henry & Johnson. Amica Oil Liniment combines curative oils with Arnica for people and animals. Seed Morris & Mullen and N. C. Allen mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
East Water Street
Warren
F. A. Cogswell
Henry & Johnson
Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
J. K. Weaver
Water Street
Warren Hotel
Fine Opera
Sohmer
Taber
Princess
Chicago
Buckwheat Buckle Up Farmers Club Discusses New Japanese Variety
The Farmers' Club met last Saturday with members at home planting corn. Dr J Sager spoke on buckwheat varieties, praising Burpee's New Japanese Buckwheat yielding about 100 bushels per acre on poor soil with phosphate. The club extended library loan to ten weeks and urged sowing 100 pounds per acre of land plaster for clover and pasture. President Evans announced June essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Club
J. Sager
Burpee
Philadelphia
Japan
Messrs
McCoy
Porter and Sager
Evans
Soldier Boys Report on National Guard Strength and Rifle Practice
Adjutant General Hastings released the 1888 report on May 22. The National Guard division strength totals 8,375 with the First Brigade at 2,628, Second at 3,090, and Third at 2,622. Expenditures for the Guard reach $307,505.06, while three brigade encampments cost $171,345.42, less than 1887’s division encampment cost of $174,049.33. Rifle practice costs rise with proficiency. qualified marksmen total 3,289 this year, with expenses amounting to $12,819.32, including the Mount Gretna rifle range. The general notes that summer encampments should avoid rifle training, suggesting arms can be trained at the armory instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
National Guard
Mount Gretna
Fair Directors Urge Stockholders to Pay Assessments
At a Warren meeting the secretary was directed to notify stockholders to pay the first and second assessments promptly. The group invites new subscriptions and asks interested parties to obtain receipts. A committee led by Morris, Cowan, and D. A. Samuelson will revise the premium list, while Supt. Cogswell will rent stands and restrict sale of cider during races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hotel
Warren County
Morris
Cowan
D. A. Samuelson
Memorial Day Proclamation by Burgess Merck
Burgess Argust Morck Jr proclaims Memorial Day a legal holiday on May 30 to honor heroic dead and honor surviving comrades. He urges decorations and business suspension as the community's gratitude and observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Merck
Argust Morck, Jr
Burgess
Irreproachable Cure Promoted By Ayer’s Cherry Pedgral
An advertisement extols Ayer’s Cherry Pedgral as a magical cure for colds and coughs from a family medicine brand. It claims unequaled quality and urges readers to consult for the latest millinery styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Piano Tuning and Musical Instruction Offered
Charles Stricker Jr. of 407 Hazel Street Warren provides piano tuning and instruction for piano, violin, and cornet. Orders may be left at Wyman and Davis Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stricker, Jr
Hazel Street
Warren
Wyman & Davis
Prescriptions and Fresh Drugs at Gre. 8. Davw' Dave Srons
Pharmacy notice notes carefully compounded prescriptions and a wide range of fresh drugs and toilet and fancy articles at Gre. 8S. Davis' Deva Srons. The readable text emphasizes quality compounding and broad product assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gre
Davw
Dave Srons
Davis’ Deva Srons
Memorial Day Observances and Procession Details
Veterans gather in Warren and nearby towns for Memorial Day rites with flowers for graves in Oakland and St Joseph cemeteries. The program includes a procession led by Captain W J Alexander and the Warren groups, with prayers, oration by J N Fradenburgh, and a formal grave decoration at 57 soldier graves.
Memorial Day Observances Across Tidioute Sugar Grove and Bear Lake
In Tidioute the Cobham Post and allied groups will march to the local cemetery at 10 30 a m for G A R ritual memorial services and a luncheon at Girard Hall. In Sugar Grove the James P Younie Post will oversee ceremonies with teachers pupils and public participants. procession at 1 p m and cemetery exercises with Rev Henry Frank. At Bear Lake the Wm C Carr Post Sons of Veterans and others will march to Lottsville then Wrightsville for an oration by Rev Wm Cadman of Sugar Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidioute
Cobham Post
M. E
F. Marks
Tidioute Cemetery
Girard Hall
Sugar Grove
James P. Younie Post
Henry Frank
Jamestown
N. Y
Bear Lake
Wm.c. Carr Post
Sons of Veterans
Lottsville
Wrightsville
Wm. Cadman
Warren Camp No 231 Memorial Day Meeting Notice
Attention to all members of Warren Camp No 231 to meet at the G. A. R. Post rooms at two oclock sharp on Memorial day Thursday May 30 and turn out with the rue in a body. By order of T. V. Leon Hagt Capt Commanding F P Taytor 1st Serg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Warren Camp
T. V. Leon Hagt
F. P. Taytor
Sharp Shooting at Kinzua Tests Henry C Weagraff
Henry C Weagraff, famed N G P champion, returns from Mt Gretna to try his aim at Kinzua on May 24. He fires ten shots per range across 200 and 500 yards, scoring near perfect sequences as a newborn watches, hinting that fatherhood may sharpen his marksman instincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Weagraff
Mt. Gretna
Kinzua
Piano Instructions by Miss Gertrude Radle
Miss Gertrude Radle, teacher of piano and harmony, offers lessons at Mrs Russell’s, 309 Market Street. Terms reasonable. Praised by Prof Albert Ross Parsons of Steinway Hall for three terms of study and strong guidance for pianoforte students. Gauze underwear and hosiery at cost advertised in fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Radle
The Town Pump Narrates A Town Meeting Tale
A humorous monologue by the Town Pump lampooning town officers at March meeting. The pump claims the burden of many duties, from treasurer to health board, and boasts its visibility, lantern, and public proclamations. The piece precedes a string of local notices and broader news items.
June Jurors list from Warren and surrounding towns
The June juror roster includes numerous residents across Warren, Freehold, Sugar Grove, Pine Grove, Mead, Tidioute, and other nearby towns. Names span trades from farmer to merchant, carpenter to laborer, with many listed as residents of Pine Grove, Sugar Grove, Glade, and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Allen
F. E
Pleasant
Bartsch
Fred
Deerfield
Brundage
Rowland
Farmer
Pittsfield
Blair
J. E
Merchant
Warren
Boeschlin
Martin
Glade
Cogswell
J. L
Butcher
Casey
J. W
Kinzua
Chase
L. A
Pine Grove
Fehlman
J. G
Carpenter
Gunning
O. J
Freehold
Gregory
Ed. A
Farmington
Henderson
H. C
Johnson
G. A
Sheffield
Kinnear
Little
Moll
T. T
Offerle
Charles
Ricker
Edw
Schimmelfeng
Tanner
Mead
Siggins
George
Limestone
Samuelson
D. A
Sugar Grove
Turner
W. H
Clerk
Tidioute
Wall
Whitcomb
Elk
Barnes
Ellsworth
Barer
W. W
Banser
J. H
Clarendon
Beals
Leroy
Columbus To
Bachop
Guy C
Curtis
M. W
Miller
Courson
O. W
Chadwick
B. T
Cook
Chas
Bear Lake
Clark
Green
Sherman
Doughty
Dallas
James
Elliott
John
English
R. H
J. P
Foster
N. A
Finland
Michael
Brokenstraw
Mason
Morrison
N. P
Nelson
Corydon
McMurttrie
Jas
Cherry Grove
Marsh
A. J
Morian
T. V.S
South West
Nason
D. W
Putnam
Alvander
T. L
Rosen
C. A
Raymond
W. L
Spring Creek
D. H
Smith
E. N
Shaughnessy
West
B. A
Columbus
Local Temperance Talks Highlight May Proceedings
May events note lectures by J Dewitt Miller on our country's perils and Rev W Murry on Washington life and services. A M E Church member William Jones dies. memorial services by G A R Post 472 at Sugar Grove May 30. W C T U organized on Stillson Hill with officers elected and 32 members. Vigorously urged June 18 amendment adoption to curb liquor traffic with Ball and Schnur addressing audiences and urging school district talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dewitt Miller
Miller
W. Murry
Washington
William Jones
C. M. Shortt
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Stillson Hill
R. Spence
A. Haupin
Clella Covey
Mertie Covey
Mattie Cadman
Ball
Noyes
Schnur
Iowa
Donly
Mesars
Ball and Schnur
Omer
Local Fisherman Burt Stocks Fresh and Salt Water Fish
Burt of 400 Hickory Street advertises a ready stock of fresh and salt water fish and invites customers to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Hickory Street
Temperance Column Warns Against Immorality and Social Duty
The piece argues for stronger social restraint to protect youth, noting W C T U grandmothers and mother love as driving forces. It cites spartan guidance on spelling, license issues, and teen street presence, urging older citizens to organize a public stand and attend Warren Union meeting. It mentions Tar Chambersburg Academy banning tobacco users and Holtz cider joint reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Johnny
Family of Abigail Beaty Remembers a Life of Faith and Hospitality
Abigail Beaty daughter of Joseph Mead and Hannah Boone, born March 20 1820 near Youngsville Pa, married David Beaty November 20 1843. She lived in West Hickory and Glade Pa, loved flowers, hosted guests generously, joined the Presbyterian Church June 17 1881, and died May 15 1889 at age sixty nine. Her sons survived with families nearby, and she left a lasting example of devotion and piety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Beaty
Joseph Mead
Hannah Boone
Daniel Boone
Youngsville
Warren Co
David Beaty
West Hickory
Glade
Beaty
Europe
Moody
Presbyterian Church of
Warren
W. A. Rankin
Tabernacle
Anti-Prohibitory Amendment Debate in Philadelphia
Leaders including Archbishop Ryan Rev Dr Crosby and Dr McConnell join McMurtrie Sellers in opposing a constitutional prohibition amendment. They argue laws do not moralize behavior and warn against embedding morals into the constitution, calling for reliance on legislative power and warning of a potential "slave rate" for Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. McMurtrie
Archbishop Ryan
Howard Crosby
McConnell
St. Stephen’s Church
David W. Sellers
Pennsylvania
An Error of Prohibitionists
The piece argues that individuals have a legal right to many morally wrong acts as long as they harm no others. It distinguishes vices from crimes, noting that vices like drunkenness harm self and cannot be punished unless they involve others, while crimes involve intentional harm to others. It concludes that legislation targets crimes, not vice, leaving vice to conscience and social influence.
County Correspondence Highlights Weather and Welfare
May 27 report from Grove area notes worship meetings led by Rev. J. J. Brady, weather disruptions shift services to churches, and visits by Rev. Wilson and others. Funeral notices for Sylvester Averill and Mrs. Welsh mark local losses as Miss Ella McKean teaches at the school. Community events include church club formation, birthday celebrations, and family moves amid local gossip and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
M. E. Church
J. J. Brady
Wilson
Corry
Jamestown
Rev. Crosby
Dr. Davies
Warren
Mr. McGrew
Pittfield
Will Wilcox
P. Wright
Ed. Bush
A. F. Messenger
Will Stowel
Youngsville
Sylvester Averill
Welsh
Black
Bradford
Hadlock
Ella McKean
J. P. Houser
Will Black
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Patterson’s
K -East Street
Ed Allen
Spencer Sage
Davis’ Drug Store
Warren Loan and Trust Association
Patterson's
C. P. Northrop
Wolfe
Waters
Liberty Street
Dr. Hepburn
Lillian Grew
Union of
Oakland
G. A. R. Post and Sons of Veterans
J. F. Fradenburgh
City Hall
St. Joseph’s
W. J. Alexander
Band. Co
J. M. Siegfried
Eben N. Ford
R. H. Smith
Warren Camp Sons of Veterans
Theo. Leonhart
Warren Lodge
Woman’s Relief Corps
Burgess and Town Council
Third Street
Market
Bridge
Cemetery
W. M. Lindsey
P. Doerr
J. N. Fradenburgh
R. H. Smrra
W. H. Taylor
Henry
Sergeant Gunning
Hosi
Eost
Eaeueenes
Board of Health
Offi
Long
Adam
Hollands
Jamaica
Geo. Ball
White
State Board of Agriculture
Brookville
Kane
Rick Donovan
Cameron County
Emporium
Philadelphia Almshouse
Mrs. Ward
Ben
S. Dean
Jamestown News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Chautauqua
Jamestown Democrat
North
C. Nichols
L. J. Bennett
Order of ‘King’s Daughters
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Reserve Corps
Gettysburg
Slemmens
Mercer
New Jerusalem
Traverse
W. D. Brennap, Gursxy P. BE
Temperance
The
W.C.T. U
Warren Union
Presbyterian Church
Tar Chambersburg Academy
Lord Henationss
Attrrson
Goldwin Smith
Macmillan’s Magazine
Castoria
Anti - Prohibitory Amendment Department
Anti-Amendment Sociey of
Hall
Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania
W. V. Hazeltine
Sec. of Children’s Aid Committee of
Warren, Pa
Henry Baxter
Foulards
Hunter & Jarvis
Water St
America
M.E. Braddon
Lady Audley
John Marchmont
Joshua Haggard
Sir Jasper
Charlotte
Rupert Godwin
Rhoda Broughton
Belinda
Betty
Dr. Cupid
Sweethart
Nancy
Joan
Rosa Nouchete Carey
Lillas
Robert Ord
Wee Wifle
Bertha M. Clay
Dora Thorne
Hari
Hilda
Lord Lynn
Damer
Johnson & Siegfried
Variety Hall
Exrousehold
Nelson Greenland
Exchange Block
N. K. Wendleboe
Kopf & Henry
T.S. Messner & CO
Gars
Lawson —Wriast
E. Smith
Henryson
Belle Wright
Downe
Belnap
Mary E. Belnap
W. D. Belnap
Woopen
Mary
Philado Wooden
Peter Greenlund
Undertaker
Hickory St
Nelson Greenlund
Exchange Hotel
F.C. B
Dan. Offerle
Chiildren
Pitcher’s Castoria
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