Kismet at Library Hall and Local Notices in Warren
The Warren Mail reports that Kismet will be performed at Library Hall on Monday evening November 8 with noted costumes and a chorus of girls. A YMCA meeting regarding Armenia drew strong local interest and a mass gathering is planned next week. The city allows bicycles on sidewalks except when streets are too muddy or torn up. Armory Academy of Dancing under Frederic E. Howe shows rapid growth with professional instruction and clear business practices. children’s class Friday 4–6 pm and evening class 7:30–9 pm with assembly 9–11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LibraRy Hall
Armenia
Y.M.C. A
Warren
Armory Academy
Frederic E. Howe
Armory Academy of Dancing
Boro
Brann
McAlpin
Borough of
War- Ten
O. C. Allen
Levee Street
Cable
Hegerty
Ayes
Messrs
Heggerty
Hill
O'Neil
Trushel
Masterson
Noel
Borchers
Smith
Conarro
Mead
Offerlee
Senator Allen
Finance Committee
N. Nelson
Crescent Street
Sewer Committee
Conewango Township
Conewango Avenue
Warren Street Railway Co
O’neil
Noes
Eben N. Ford
J. Norman Davies
Maude Brennan
Tionesta
Nesmith
Liberty Street
F. E. Reed
Oil City
Walter Bayer
Emlenton
P. J. Bayer
Postal
Louie Giegerich
J.B. Russell
Eugene Waid
Lake Lines
Monroe
Philadelphia
Girard Cosmopolite
Daniel Sayre
Girard
Scotch Hallowe
Warren High School
Supt
W. L. MacGowan
Roy MacGowan
Imp
Kenneth MacGowan
Spook
Bertha Werle
Mrs. MacGowan
Nick
Ensworth
Miss Petheram
Johnson
Alabama
Sam Doty
Grandma Watkins
Woodford
Arthur Highhouse
Faust
Miss Evans
Bellamy
Mr. Alexander
Mr. Vandersluys
Mephistopheles
Miss Woodford
Cyrus Siegfried
Mary Markley
Lupt
Oil report shows October decline in wells but steady new output
The October oil report notes a large drop in completed wells, with only a small drop in new production. Southwest districts saw fewer gusher strikes while Watsonville in the Middle Field added 17 wells producing 3,265 barrels, offsetting regional losses. New operations nearly stagnated as drilling declined but rigs rose slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watsonville
Middle Field
Fire at Ludlow destroys J G Curtis tannery and bark
A blaze in Ludlow damaged the J G Curtis tannery main building and about 5 000 cords hemlock bark. The fire began in the boiler room from a gas pipe break at 12 30 A M and Warren volunteers, delayed at Sheffield, reached the scene after seven. Estimated loss is 40 000 with 30 000 insured. Curtis plans to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LudLow
Warren
J. G. Curtis
Peirce
Sheffield
Cuartis
Warren Area News Roundup Sparks Local Interests
Local items report hospital nurse graduations, new office for Warren Electric, and Brooks works winning orders from Japan. Reports on oil town Klondike, post G A R event, silver wedding, and a medical injury. Postal stripe rules and heavy ore shipments frame a busy Warren period with community notices and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Hospital
Curwen
Warren State Hospital
Warren Electric Light Co
Brooks Locomotive Works
Dunkirk
Japan
Mars. C. G. Herrick
Chautauqua
Georgia
Mckean County
Klondike
Marshburg
Watsonville
Warren Borough Official Vote Totals by Ward
Warren Borough official results show races for State Treasurer Auditor General Sheriff Coroner Prothonotary and Trustee across six wards. Beacom leads Beacom plurality cited with McCauley and Backus winning multiple offices in different wards, with detailed vote counts per ward and candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Prohibition
First Ward
Beacom
Brown
Swallow
Thompson
McCauley
Ritter
Lathrope
Foellhart
Backus
Pinney
Peirce
Clark
Pentz
McLaren
Scattering
Second Ward
Fuellhart
Chase
Peek
Knapp
McLean
Third Ward
Peck
E. Walker
G. N. Parmlee
Fourth Ward
Real Estate Transfers for Ending Nov 8 1987
Week’s real estate transfers list multiple deeds including Michael Grace and wife selling to John B. Miller in Clarendon for 200 dollars, Etta C Rexford to J C Hamilton in Sugar Grove for 800, Hamilton to Rexford for 2200, John W Lytle to E T Hazeltine in Grade for 1, Caroline Miller to F B Miller for 300, Catharine M Horn to F B Miller for 400, same to same in Sugar Grove for 5, O W Beaty to C E Hamm in Warren for 350, Wm G Jones to Martha J Crandall in Warren for 2500, B W Shawkey to Belle F Shawkey in Warren for 1, Chas E McCain to School Board of Watson for 150, Tidioute Chair Co to H H Cumings in Tidioute for 360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Grace
John B. Miller
Clarendon
Etta C. Rexford
J. C. Hamilton
Sugar Grove
Etta C. Rixford
John W. Lytle
E. T. Hazeltine
Caroline Miller
F. B. Miller
Catharine M. Horn
Same
O. W. Beaty
C. E. Hamm
Warren
Wm. G. Jones
Martha J. Crandall
B._W. Shawkey
Belle F. Shawkey
Chas. E. McCain
School Board of
Watson
Tidioute Chair Co
H. H. Cumings
Tidioute
Epworth League Convention Held in Youngsville
The Youngsville Epworth League hosted delegates from sister chapters of Jamestown Conference for a two day meeting October 22 and 23. Sessions featured Rev Thoburn address on overcoming evil with good, reports, lectures, a litany of literary topics, and a closing service. The next convention is planned for Warren Grace church in January 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Epworthians
M. E. Church
Medora Chase
Warren Grace Church
Thoburn
Leagters
Daisy Mead
Sheffield
Anna O’brien
Irvington
Hilden
Harvey Berkhouse
Kane
Mellor
Garland
Marion Newton
Tiona
Young People’s Society
League
Gertrude Dalrymple
Pickett
Warren
Clara M. Irvine
Clarendon
Jessie J. Peterson
Chas. A. Peterson
God
M. J. Trenouth
Myrtle Lewis
Ora White
Saybrook
Lola Allen
Russell
Georgia D. Crosby
Mt. Jewett
May Gwin Hamblen
1897 Game Laws Summary for Deer and Birds
The excerpt lists hunting seasons for deer from November 1 to December 1 and various birds from October 15 to December 15, plus a July month for woodcock. Restrictions include daily and seasonal bag limits for pheasants quail woodcock and turkeys and no Sunday hunting. It warns against selling game and states no transfer of game inside or outside the state.
Jacob Keller Tailoring Establishment Draws Public Trust
The public's faith in Jacob Keller's tailoring grows from consistently fine clothes and perfect fit. His store offers first class goods, stylish make, and a cash refund if customers are unhappy. visitors are invited to inspect the new winter suitings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Keller
Floor coverings and dress goods at A A Davis & Co
A A Davis & Co offers floor oil cloths linoleum and a variety of prices. They also take orders for rubber stamps. The notice mentions a city clock fund raised by subscription and hints at a purchase if funds fail. Call Kellar the tailor to view late suit styles and get ready for her overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Kellar
Dixson Drug Store Promises Pure Goods Low Prices
When you need anything in the drug line try Dixson at the East Side Drug and Variety Store. Everything is guaranteed and strictly pure with down prices. He carries paints oils varnishes brushes wallpaper and novelties at special figures this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
East Side
Disgraceful display of disfigured feet and cheap remedies
An odd item discusses disfigured feet and drug remedies priced at 15 cents a bottle. It also advertises that homes for girls aged 8 to 14 and two boys aged 7 and 11 are wanted, with contact Mrs. R. Brown in Warren. Additional notes promise book orders, tickets for cash purchases, and sale of goods at C. Smith and Son's Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brown
Pres. C. A
Warren
C. Smith & Son
Oil Land Sale in Bradford Field Nets $1.4 Million
Standard Oil pays 1.4 million for Devonian Matson and Emery properties in McKean county on 20 000 acres with 400 to 450 producing wells and 20 near completion. Midland division of South Penn Oil acquires the holdings via Titusville brokers John L. and J. C. McKinney after six months of negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bic
Titusville
Standard Oil Co
Devonian, Matson and
Emery Oil Companies
Bradford
McKean County
Ormsby, Chipmunk and
Watsonville
Midland Division
South Penn Oil Co
The
Standard
John L
J. C. McKinney
Midland Company
Overcoat Linings and Patterns From Keller the Tailor
November promotion for Winter overcoats with Kerseys Meltons Friezes Cheviots and Chinchillas in many colors. Jacob Keller Promotes ready for winter and invites customers to view materials and prices at Second Street Warren PA. Also ad for a Franklin typewriter sale and a plea for 500 men to get suits from the tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Warren
Wedding Invitations at the Mail Office
The Mail office offers wedding invitations calling cards and programs with elegant embossing and large stock. Society members can obtain address cards with em bossed emblems. Also advertised are low prices on lamps china and glassware from FEHLMAN Bros. and Noyes drug store Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Fehlman Bros
Fresh County Correspondence From Putnamville Event Notes
Local letters from Putnamville include visits by John Moll of Russell and Louisa Hotchkiss of Jamestown, a bee at Cable Hollow, a husking party at J.G. Fletcher’s, and a Scotch Halloween party at Warren High School with the 1898 class. Reports also cover Ed Rickerson’s anniversary party and a wedding bell in Pine Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnamville
John Moll
Russell
Thompson
Z. Allen
Lander
Louisa Hotchkiss
W. T. Jenkins
Jamestown
T. P. Jenkins
E. Putnam
A. Thompson
Cable Hollow
Ivon E. Hinsdale
Sugar Grove
E. E. Thompson
H. A. Putnam
Millie Tucker
Glade Run
J.G. Fletcher
Ed. Rickerson
Local Births and Notices From County Clippings
YOUNGSVILLE Citizen reports a birth on Tuesday October 26 to Mr and Mrs Alfred Henning. Hon W H Shortt wife and daughter Ida visit Nashville for a few weeks. TIDICUTE News notes birth of a son to Lieut and Mrs H H Stout on September 30 at Fort Myer Virginia. Jack Maguire and Charley Nasker harvested thirteen bee trees this fall. Pelham son of Mr and Mrs W W Hague dies after lingering illness in Pittsfield Mass aged 36. remains cremated in Troy per his request. Frances Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Clapp marries Robert C Hall on August 7. couple to reside on Anderson and Iowa streets Pittsburg after January 1. Thomas Proper house on Campbell Hill road Triumph to... destroyed by fire. loss partly insured with $500 and $200 on contents.
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H. H. Stout
Fort Myer
Jack Maguire
Charley Nasker
Pelham
W. W Hague
Pittsfield
Mass
Troy
Frances Pearson
J. M. Clapp
Robert C. Hall
Smith Jennings nuptials in Plum and Tionesta
In Warren on November 2 1897 G W Smith wed Dora Jennings both of Plum Venango Co Pa. In Tionesta on November 3 1897 at 1 PM Dr J Norman Davies of Warren wed Alice Maude Brennan of Tionesta at the bride’s parents residence per Rev W P Stevenson.
Obituary Notices from Warren 1897
In Warren on Nov 1 Daniel O'Hern aged 56 died in Warren after living in Ireland and Sheffield. He leaves wife and four children and one brother. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery on Wednesday. Mrs Adolph Anderson died Oct 28 in Warren aged 75 at daughter's home. Emeline Keck aged 52 died Oct 28 in Meadville buried in Warren last Sunday.
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O’hern
Warren
Daniel O’hern
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Donevale
County Cork
Ireland
Sheffield
James Brann
John
Michael
Daniel
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered As Cure All
Readers are told a disease that science can cure is catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is described as constitutional and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Pills are also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Nature UN
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Crets
Mrs Casemere's repairs offer quality sewing services
When you want clothes repaired visit Mrs Casemere's next hallway to the Mail office. She promises low prices and first class work with rip repairs and artistic patches. Call 305 Second St for details.
Pennsylvania Day at Chickamauga Excursion Rates
Pennsylvania Railroad offers one cent per mile excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania points for Pennsylvania Day at Chickamauga Battlefield Chattanooga Tenn on Nov 15 1897. Tickets sold Nov 9 to 13 valid to Nov 23 1897 return, with routes via Pittsburgh or via Cincinnati Lexington and Nashville Louisville as options.
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Penna
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Lexington
Nashville
Louisville
South American Nervine Promoted as Sure Cure
An advertising note claims South American Nervine cures weak stomachs and broken nerves, promising immediate relief and no failures. It states the product is sold by Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Winter Excursion Tickets on the Pennsylvania Railroad
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Co will offer excursion tickets to winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia the Carolinas Georgia Florida Cuba at low rates with liberal return limits An illustrated resort book describing routes travel and ticket rates will be free on request from ticket agents
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Local Advertisements Highlight Goods And Services
A fragmented page lists Laxa Tea as a tonic sold by druggists with small prices and free samples, White Cloud Flour promising better bread, Millinery at Miss Sill's Water Street shop, Riverside Fish and Co. at Hickory and Third, and a cheap legal notice from Buanxanks at the Mal Office.
Pianos and Household Orders Accepted at Warren Office
A. A. Davis & Office in Exchange Block, Warren, Pa, handles heavy moving and accepts piano and household orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Office
Exchange Block
Warren, Pa
Personally Conducted Tours Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Season of 1897 8 provides four California tours leaving New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg on Jan 8 27 Feb 16 and March 19 with Golden Gate Special routing. Florida tours to Jacksonville depart Jan 25 Feb 8 22 and March 8 offering two weeks stay. Tickets available from principal stations with full itineraries rates and contacts Thos E Watt Harrar and Boyd for details.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
California
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Golden Gate
Orida
Jacksonville
Penneet
E Watt
Harrar
Williamsport
Geo. W. Boyd
D A V and P R R Best Route East or West
The D A V and P R R is the best route to the East or West with sure connections and top accommodations. Direct connections at Buffalo with the Empire State Express via the New York Central for Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany and New York. Buy tickets through D A V and P R R agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Alban
New York
D. A. V. & P. Agente
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Cambridge Springs
Eckels Bros
W. A. McCray
Wm. Johnson
Anna M. Carlson
Chas. L. Wagner
Jessie Belle Bennett
Dwight Smith
Harriet Robinson
Gro. F. YaTes
Commission of Soldiers’ Orphan School of
Board of Health of
Emanuel Crull
Warren County
West Virginia
Irving Brown
Presbyterian Church
Jas. W. Kitchen
J. N. Craft
Fred P. James
Erie
Shenango
Albany
N. Y
Brainerd
Lamont Hotel
Rick Donovan
Hamlet
James Campbell
Europe
Warren Mirror
Warren Boro
Fifth Ward
Cae
Beacom Brown
Swallow Thompson
Beacom’s
Plurality McCauley
Ritter Lathrope
New, Fuellhart
Id Backus
Knapp McLean
Pinney Knapp
Peirce Clark
Pewenece
Eeeerecesece Peresees
Seeeee
Epworth League
Franklin
Society Corps
E. Detchon
Noyes
Pine Grove
Arthur Hinsdale
Ed. Rickison
James Devine
Glade
Peter Peterson
Pat Murray
James Logan
Logan
Chas. Anderson
Olean
Chas. Wilson
Friends
Mr. King
A. M. Thompson
Katy
Kersey Pants
Anderson & Salyer
Liberty St
Alfred Henning
W. H. Shortt
Ida
Tenn
Winson
Riverside Fish and Co
Corner Hickory
Stree
George Smith
Foley
General
Teaming
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Cabeer Tbe
Warren National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Ing
Hunter’s
Percales
Odessa
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Water St
Jsarvis
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
B. Ensworth
H. Jackson
O. W
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Rina & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Water Street
W. C. Rowland & Sons
W.C Rowland & Re
Warren’s
A. A. Divi & Co
Pisa
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