Warren Mail highlights town notes and community updates
Local column from Warren covers court changes and new law firm, church services, obituaries, lectures, charity events, business ads, and personal notices. Mentions Dinsmoor Cable Peterson firm, Struthers Iron Works, funerals, donors to Rev W F Shannon and Rev S Rowland, and a lost promissory note of 120 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinsmoor & Cable
Dinsmoor, Cable & Peterson
Charles A. Peterson Esq
Daily
Weekly Mirror
New Consumers Gas Company Formed to Bring Cheaper Gas
In Warren and nearby areas an earnest effort to organize a fuel gas company gains momentum. Leaders Watson Freeman and Davidson plan to supply gas at wells for 50 cents to $1 per burner monthly, with pipe laid by the company. Over 800 residents support the move as directors are elected and a charter petition advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Messrs. Watson
Freeman
Davidson
Warren
Forest
Tidioute
Brokenstraw
A. Hertzel
D. I. Ball
R. A. Fuller
E. T. Hazeltine
W. H. Pickett
C. Dinsmoor
George Ensworth
J. L. McWilliams
T. B. Clawson
Sec’y
I. S. Alden
David I. Ball
Edward Walker
Thomas B. Clawson
Consumers’ Gas Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Isaac 8. Alden
Gas competition shifts Warren gas market toward new supplier
In Warren the gas dispute fuels a move away from Penn'a Gas Co as about 61 of 1800 customers stop using gas by Monday night. The city, courthouse, stoves and furnaces show mixed responses while Corry Erie and Jamestown report greater but uneven uptake. Two Warren plumbers were sent to Corry as locals await the new gas company and avoid new coal investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Penn’a Gas Co
Court House
Corry
Erie
Jamestown
Death of Frank D. Reeves Esq in Columbus Pa
Warren readers mourn the death of Frank D. Reeves at Columbus Pennsylvania last Sunday in November after a long illness described as a bowel trouble. Reeves aged about forty was a respected teacher lawyer and citizen who left Warren in 1878 for Bradford then Nebraska before returning recently. Funeral he held in Columbus on Tuesday drew relatives and friends from Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Frank D. Reeves
Columbus
Bradford
Nebraska
Warren council approves gas piping and cuts ten seats
Warren PA nov 4 1889 council meeting with Burgess absent Assistant Mintzer presiding. Fire hose request, gas company pipe laying approved, hydrant testing and washout issues ordered. Health committee to abate nuisances and inspect school ventilation. Plan to reduce council from nine to six members proposed with staged elections.
Various Local Notes Include Schools Closings and Revivals
Three Erie schools closed last week due to diphtheria. Clarion Normal School shows strong enthusiasm as students report positive experiences. Stoneham will hold Sabbath services while Thursday and Friday evenings are canceled for Rev. P Doerr’s illness. Lee Monroe of WaKeeney Kansas appointed U S land office register at WaKeeney. Jamestown to host Moody revival starting Nov 20. Lock Haven failed to collect $13 tax debt in Common Pleas Court. Jamestown hosts a new baseball league with officers named. Dunkirk Fair Society faces money woes to pay premiums. October oil ops bullish with 52 more wells than September. 685 wells drilling and 440 rigs up. A petition seeks to dispense with juries. Elk County reports many liquor saloons but light court activity. Ancient Order of United Workmen marks 21st anniversary since 1868. US and Canada membership about 225,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Clarion Normal School
Stoneham
P. Doerr
Kansas
U. S. Land Office
WaKeeney
Jamestown
D. L. Moody
Moody
Lock Haven
Common Pleas Court
Mayer
Meadville
Bradford
Dunkirk
Olean
H. W. Tew
Westley Best
George Meyer
J. A. Clary
Dunkirk Fair Society
Democrat
Elk County
Warren County
Order of United Workmen
United States
Canada
Kane Ejectment Case Decided In Favor Of Kane Family
The McKean and Elk Land Improvement Co. sued the heirs of Gen. Thomas L. Kane over 4 650 acres of unimproved land near Kane. The judge ruled the case on legal points, taking the question from the jury, and the Kane family prevailed. Plaintiffs intend to appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Smethport
McKean and Elk Land Improvement Co
Thomas L. Kane
Anchor Oil Company
Kane Borough
Gen. Kane
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Beacon Lights at Library Hall Next Saturday Night
The Buffalo Express notes Beacon Lights, a stage play last season at the Academy, will be performed in Library Hall on Saturday evening November 9. The piece centers on a New Mexico setting with a widow, her son, a hero Phil Gordon, and a kidnap plot. strong acting by Frank Evans and Neva Warton praised. Ayer’s Hair Vigor ad is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Lights
Buffalo
The
Academy
Library Hall
the Express
New Mexico
Phil Gordon
Will Dawson
Gordon
Frank Evans
Neva Warton
Myra Haynes
Gracie Emmett
Carrie Calhoun
Mr. Odell Williams
Col
Clay Calhoun
Letters Not Called For in Two Weeks at Dead Letter
The post office lists remaining in office ladies and gentlemen not called for. Names include Adelaide Blowers, J W Calhoun, Zoe Myers, Emma Nyboe, William Hannon, Jas J Beller, John W Burns, Garrett Kelly, Rev J Thompson and others. All unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after two weeks. November 6, 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Warren, Pa
Brazilian ports and cathedral tours on a voyage diary
The narrator recalls a stop in Para on the Amazon, noting passport delays, street scenes with donkey carts, tile facades, and yellow fever concerns. He visits two cathedrals with odd restorations, hears a piano performance in a grand nave, and describes currency, tropical fruits, and local life. The letter lists crew and fellow voyagers, including Finley, Ober, Dickinson, Milne sisters, and Wood sisters bound for missions in South America and Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para
Amazon
Mississippi
Maranham
Florida
Warren
Finley
Brazil
Miss Ober
Argentine
Miss Dickinson
Rio Janeiro
Milne
Buenos Ayres
Wood
Methodist Missions
Pernambuco
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Aids Rheumatic Care
The passage says rheumatism confinement is in the Chamber of Torture and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive before pain peaks. It claims bitters remove the rheumatic virus from blood and prevent heart complications, noting relief of dyspepsia kidney complaints malaria and nervousness.
Sewing Machines for sale at Warren address
I offer Do mestic and Wilson Sewing Machines at cheap cash or easy payment terms. Call before buying elsewhere and save money. Office and residence 112 East Water street Warren Pa. F A Coggswell, 29m6m Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
East Water Street
Warren
F. A. CoGsw
Timber and stave bolt requests seek large shipments
Wanted now. 500 cords of rock chestnut or oak stave bolts 24 inches long. Cash on delivery. J. W. Agrelius, Youngsville. Wanted. Two million feet of Round Hemlock Timber to be delivered in the Spring. Address S. C. Williams, 9061 East Liverpool, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Agrelius
Youngsville
S. C. Williams
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Marriages Chronicle in Meadville and Youngsville
In Meadville on October 31 1889 S G Ward of Warren wed Hattie L Hall of Meadville at J D Dunn residence as Rev Marshall officiant. In Youngsville on October 23 1889 Frank M Siggins of Meadville married Alice Agrelius of Youngsville at the bride’s parents home with Rev R J White officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville, Pa
J. D. Dunn
Singins—Agrelivs
Youngsville, Pa
Bride
R. J. White
Frank M. Siggins
Meadville
Alice Agrelius
Youngsville
Local notices of deaths in Warren urge remembrance
In Warren on November 4 1889 Ethel Adair youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Davis aged 9 years 1 month 10 days. Also in Warren on October 29 1889 Timothy Foley aged 58 years died of rheumatism.
County Correspondence Highlights Local Doings and School News
Quarterly meeting closes under Presiding Elder Bignell and Rev. A G Mills. Ladies' Working Society decorates church interior aided by Rev Mills and L Hayner. Miss Mertie Messenger goes West due to sister Myra’s illness. Grandson Paul Taft dies in Kentucky from diphtheria. Several visitors from Union Westfield Michigan Mt Jewett. Winter term begins with new dictionary and window shades funded by previous entertainments. Possible forthcoming church and school changes noted for upcoming communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bignell
A. G. Mills
Ladies’ Working Society
Myra
Phillis
Kentucky
Paul Taft
P. Wright
Embry
Mulkie
Union
Gifford
Westfield
C. Messenger
Simpson
Michigan
Joseph Gillett
Reynolds
March
J. Wynn
Mt. Jewett
Malr L. Faire
Local notes on mills and schools in Keno district
W C Averill held an old time corn husking on Thursday with good results. A F Garber bought a portable saw mill and plans to begin operations soon. Economy Lumber Co expects to start their mill after the election and run while weather permits. They are building a tram-road with Wm Bush as foreman. Lumber and bark continue to leave Slam Bang. Schools begin today with Miss Carl at McKean, Miss Averill at Averill, Miss Turner at Kelley Hill, and Mr Myers at Hunter. Mrs Garber is improving from illness. Lilly Bloomer recovered from fever. Brother Mead improves. Dale McGee, son in law of John Conroe, broke a leg skidding lumber. Be wise in time. Use Hall's Hair Renewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Scofield
Washington
D. C
Alice Parmlee
Boston
G. P. Orr
S. G. Ward
Warren
No. 7
Third Street
J. P. Becker
Mary Schaeffer
Erie
Eighth St
F.H. Wyman
Phillips
Episcopal Church
Dan Offerle
Glade Florist
C. P. Northrop
Wm. Spinner
Ethel
A. A. Davis
Mr. Davis
Martin Schaeffer
Mr. Cooney
Great Britain
A. E. Waffle
Baptist
W. C. Averill
A. F. Garber
Economy Lumber Company
Wm. Bush
Slam Bang
Miss Carl
McKean School
Miss McKean
Averill
Miss Turner
Kelley Hill
Mr. Myers
Hunter
Lilly Bloomer
Bloomer House
Brother Mead
Dale McGee
John Conroe
Keno
Shopping and sample orders advertised in Philadelphia
806 Buttonwood street Philadelphia invites customers to fill shopping and sample orders for new goods. Information on making is provided. Ladies and children's suits with no extra charge. Dress orders filled without fitting at low prices. Hats and wraps sent on approval. (address) 3002t.
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Buttonwood Street
Philadelphia
Freehold Jersey Cattle Report from R S Harrwey
Mr Harrwey reviews Jersey cattle results at the county fair and sales. He notes his herd yielded multiple first premiums for female animals while Mr Evans claimed a herd prize but had no calf or heifer from his bull. Harrwey reports selling Pogis Mays lines for $600 and $200, with strong butter demand at 30 cents a pound and several other Jerseys sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hartley
Jersey
Freehold
Eorror Mart
S. H. Evans
Evans
Pogis May
Guy Mannering Pogis
Pogis
Aver & McKinney
Phil
R.S. Harrwey
One Hundred Suits in Three Weeks At Keystone Clothing
The Keystone Clothing Company advertises selling over 100 suits in under three weeks at $8 to $12, with similar prices for boys suits and corduroy suits for ages 5 to 12. They promise fair dealing, custom tailoring on request, and invite patrons to try on suits at $1.50 and up. Located at 336 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOL Cohn & CO
Keystone Clothing Company
Square Dealing Clothiers
Main Street
Pine and other wood buyers seek lengths for logs and bolts
For Immediate Delivery The Warren Woaden Ware Works will pay best cash prices for unlimited Pine Cucumber White wood and Basswood in the log or bolts cut as Pine 11 13 14 20 22 26 and 28 inches long and if second growth free from rings of knots and not under 6 inches in diameter Cucm ber Whitewood and Basswood 17 and 28 inches long and not under 8 inches in diameter 16010
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Warren Woaden Ware Works
We Have Not Sold Out. Insurance firm proclaims ongoing work
The firm states after fifteen years in business it will continue in fire life and accident insurance for patrons until the millennial period provided Brown Sequard's Elixir of Life proves efficacious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown- Sequard
Joan Situ & Son
Mill completes 10000 feet daily lumber capacity
The mill shows a daily capacity of 10,000 feet of lumber. An employment notice invites applications to J. W. Agrelius in Youngsville, Pennsylvania. The ad also advertises prescriptions carefully compounded and fresh drugs at Gro. 8. Davis’ Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Drug Store
J. W. Agrelius
Youngsville, Pa
Gro
Davis’ Drug Srorz
George Ball Clothier and Tailor Ad in Warren Pa
George Ball the Clothier and tailor in Warren announces a large fall and winter sale on overcoats suits gloves underwear and shirts. He promotes low prices bought in large quantities and provides extensive selections from coats to childrens wear with new lines and guaranteed durable suspenders. The ad notes location 338 and 340 Water Street Warren PA and claims to be the oldest established clothing house in Warren since 1856.
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Geo. Ball
Water St
Warren
Penn’a
Geo
BALL
Co-operative
Earl & Wilson
Trojan
America
GEO Ball
Dunlap
Rossmore
Hooper& Stetson
GEO. Ball’s
Transfers and debts listed in Warren area notices
A long list of property transfers and loan repayments to various individuals and firms in Warren and surrounding towns, with amounts ranging from 60 to 3,500 dollars. The item also includes an advertisement for Arnica and Oil Liniment from Morris & Mullen, N. C. Allen, urged for stables and riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
Prices and commodities listed in Warren market notes long form
A fragmented catalog of prices for groceries and farm supplies. Items include apples butter beans pork cheese evaporated apples eggs hams lard onions potatoes shoulders flour molasses syrup rice timothy seed clover seed salt kerosene oil and rye corn meal with descriptors and unit terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jay
N. P
Largest new stock of cloaks and wraps in the county
Announcement touts vast stock of cloaks wraps and new market items not salvage from old stock. Plush coats priced at 19.00 claimed as excellent value. Emphasizes best makes and lowest prices with a special line of ladies undergarments including night robes 0.50 skirts 0.50 drawers 0.25 aprons 0.25 corset covers 0.25 and 0.33.
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Binghamton Herald
C.L
A. A. Davis & Co’s
A. A. Davis & Co
Children’s Aid Society of Warren Co
Hazeltine
Irons
the Herald
L. B
John Wood
Grand Valley
Titusville
McKelvy
New York
W. F. Shannon
Philip Seichrist
Yankeebush Hill
Rowland
Glade
Clarendon
G. W. Snypder
C. F. Bridenbaker
Warren Savings Bank
Liberty Street
Puiip Seichrist
Merck
C. P. Northrop’s
Saxze
A. Wirz
Warren, Pa
Capital
G. N. Patterson’s
G. N. Patterson
Front St
Town Council Proceedings
Morrison Run
Water Co
High
Water
Beech and Water
Kline
Morrison Street
Ward
Mill Pond
Chas. Dinsmore
Consumers’ Gas Co
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Consumer’s Gas Company
D. I. Batt
Cons
Dinsmoor
Bayer
Consumer’s Gas Co
Werle
Market Street
Second
Warren Water Co
Beech Street
M. Cribbins
J. R. Armagast
Hegerty
D. Woop
Louis Werle
P. J. Bayer
Struthers, Wells & Co
Watson & Wetmore
Corner Fifth
Preston
J. C. Utter
Chie
Schatzle
James Dove
S G. Waid
Aeesse
Messner
W. V.N. Yates
Pleasant Bridge Co
Carroll
A. Carroll
Telephone Co
Peter Holmes
Boston Woven Hose Co
Lesser & Co
J.C
R. A. Love
P. M
D. Batchelder
A. Mintzer
Burgess
Jos. A. Scuorge
Ayer
C. L.S C
Vuullys
South America
Fred Hazeltine
Barbadoes
Masvich
Wrightsville
Hall
L. Amer
George Ball
the Tailor
Water Street
Ren, Pa
Fred P. Hue
L. D. Wetmore
First National Bank
Sheffield
Susan Wade
H. L. Mead & Co
Wm. H. Lecky
C. F. Huntingdon, Mead
Samuel Davidson
Limestone
Val
Con
T. Struthers
Mary M. Denzer
Mary C. Denzer
Guy C. Irvine
Exis
Frank L. Sandborn
Pine Grove
L. F. Watson
James Cable
Johnson T. Miller
Samuel Mann
Fred E. Windsor
Shefffield
F. Henry
Z. W. Fisher
D. W. Beaty
Pleasant
W. E Rice
Same
W.E. Rice
George Rodman
Warren H
J. W
E. A. van Scoy
Kinzua
Val. Con
Union Oil Co
Etal
E. A. VanScoy
John Rapp
E. A. VanSecoy
W. H. Martin
James T. Howles
King D. Fleek
H.S. Baker
Joseph Clinton
Wm. Armstrong
Baker Et al
C. J. Lane
Warren Retail Market
Goodrich & Fehlman
Ealers
Siecgel’s
Smith and Angel Fast
Sec
Hunter & Jarvis
Woodard & Lesser
Yours Truly
Miorces
Johnson & Siegfried
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