Local Warren County Items Stir Community Interests
The issue lists events and notices from Warren County including a Poultry Association formation, Library Hall performances by We Us Co and Baker Farron, Arbor Day remarks, and upcoming sales at Geo Ball, plus a village time table change for the P and E Railway. Also notes a Week of Prayer, gas company ownership, and local vendors offering goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Sheffield
Kane
Erie
Clarendon
Lohse
Mozart Orchestra
Relief Association
Roscoe Hall
Titusville Herald
Library Hall
America
Personal notes from Warren county social update
Mr Frew now receives stock quotations from New York Geo M Heintz recovers after fever Mrs A R Dalrymple and children stay with her mother Mrs Russell Market Street Mrs F M Guy of Crawford county visits brother Geo H Ames Mrs R Brown and Mrs M Beecher returned from a Western trip last Saturday John Howard obituary correction says 1854 not 1832 Rev P Doerr Lutheran Church begins a sermon series for young men The Model Young Man and The Young Man and the Bible are upcoming topics all are invited Titusville Herald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frew
New York
Geo. M. Heintz
A. R. Dalrymple
Russell
Market Street
R. Brown
M. Beecher
John Howard
Warren County
F. B. Guthrie
China
P. Doerr
Lutheran Church
Local Advert Notices Offer Scarce Wool Undershirts
Fine all wool scarlet undershirts and drawers at 49c each at Geo Ball's. Call early as they are selling fast. Downs' Elixir cures any cough or cold, long standing. Johnson and Siegfried. Dr Harding's Catarrh cure at Stewart's Drug Store Id4alyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball’s
Johnson & Siegfried
Dr. Harding
Stewart’s
Black Crook Company Charms Warren Audience
The largest crowd of the season enjoyed Kiralfy’s Black Crook Company with fine costumes and ballets. Heroes like the Herbert brothers and Duncan the ventriloquist drew praise, while upcoming acts Baker and Farron and Mestayer-Vaughn Company were announced for this week. The note urged managers Wagner and Reis to curb disruptive noise from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiralfy
Black Crook Company
Herbert Brothers
Martens
Duncan
Warren
Baker
Farron
Mestayer-Vaughn Company
Us & Co
Wagner & Reis
Auditors report on Warren Relief Association accounts
Auditors present the secretary and treasurer accounts for 1884 or 1885. Secretary shows receipts of 30487 and balance 178. disbursements tallied, leaving 178 on hand. Treasurer reports receipts and disbursements with balance of 178. Signed G. R. Kina and E. Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Warren Relief Association
R. P. Kina
E. Cowan
Savings on Menswear at Geo Ball’s Mammoth Store
Save five to ten dollars on a suit and two to three dollars on pants by leaving measurements at Geo Ball's Mammoth Clothing Store in Warren Pennsylvania. Latest styles promised with satisfaction guaranteed. Extensive stock of hats caps collars scarves neckties underwear and ready made goods plus coats and overcoats advertised at fair prices opposite the Suspension Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball
Mammoth Clothing
Warren
Gero
Dr Townsend's New Church Forms In Jamestown
A meeting of supporters for the Independent Congregational Church at Jamestown elected trustees including Mrs A M Kent and C W Scofield. The salary for Rev J G Townsend was set at 2000 dollars with him to furnish a parsonage. About 230 members have joined and agreed to contribute to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Townsend
Independent Congregational Church
Jamestown
J. G. Townsend
A.M. Kent
M. L. Fenton
O. E. Jones
John T. Wilson
Mark Martin
Harvey W. Tew
Edward L. Hall
C. W. Scofield
W. T. Falconer
W. W. Henderson
S. B. Hoyt
N. R. Thompson
B. F. Carpenter
C. E. Weeks
A.E. Pierce
Let Us Have Peace Amid Party Defeat
Brother Goutp of the Emporium Press laments a beaten Republican candidate for Associate Judge. He notes loyalty to his party, denies revenge, and pledges continued support for Republican nominees in the future. He declares, We stand just where we stood before the defeat and will support the nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Goutp
Emporium Press
Gratitude for Help During Illness and Death
Expresses thanks to friends for timely aid during the illness and death of the writer’s wife. Mentions lasting gratitude and remembrance. Also advertises Slaughtering prices at Geo Ball's and store of Joan Langdale offering oysters fruits and vegetables.
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Joan Langdale
War satire and military views satire from 19th century press
The note quips that ignorance may lead a man to drink while critics claim a private view of war outshines generals. It laments overblown wartime books and suggests a private authored account would be more entertaining than generals reports.
Dr Henry Baxter Mandrake Bitters Trial Promise
A single trial of Dr Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters will convince anyone troubled with costiveness torpid liver or any kindred diseases of their cura tive properties. They only cost 25 cents per bottle. Johnson Siegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baxter
Johnson & Siegfried
Jamestown Notes Highlight Oil, Gas And Local Changes
Neighborhood notes cover Jamestown Oil Exchange disbanding and gas prices in Franklin and Titusville. Local posts include new postmasters Irvine Grand Valley and Cobham, lightning in Corry, new dairies in Corry and Bradford, and a strong oil industry with many new houses and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Oil Exchange
Franklin
Titusville
Ridgway
John Cooney
Irvine
Wm. D. Pierce
Grand Valley
Miss. L. J. Griffin
Cobham
Corry
Lynchburg
A. Pain
Call
Bradford
Evening Call Co
Jamestown Democrat
Sugar Grove Township
Marna Lord
Rounds Hill
Dorn
Stilson Hill
North East
Chautauqua Lake Rail Road Plans Ride Ahead
Work begins on the Chautauqua Lake railroad to run along the eastern shore from James town to Mayville with nine towns and summer resorts. Farmers grant rights of way, some by force of law against nonagreeing owners. Dewittville emerges as a key fre ight depot near the county poorhouse and asylum and Point Chautauqua’s shoreline route draws objections from local interests. The line could extend to Westfield linking with the West Shore road as summer tourism surges. The era notes 19 000 season tickets sold and 10 000 passengers carried to Chautauqua Bradford Era by the Buffalo New York Philadelphia railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
Fluvanna
Griffith’s Point
Point Mahoning
Bemus Point
Maple Springs
Camp Whiteside
Dewittville
Point Chautauqua
Wooglin
Mayville
Buffalo
New York
Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railroad
Bradford
Spring Creek Creamery Season Statement 1885
L. Stanley proprietor furnishes tubs and prepares butter for market at 35 cents per pound. Season runs July 13 to October 13 1885 with 365700 pounds milk and 15588 pounds butter produced. Sales total and patron dividends not fully clear but secretary salary paid. statement signed by A H OLMsrean Secretary Spring Creek Pa November 6 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
L. Stanley
A. H. Olmsrean
Sec
Sprinac Creek
Farmers Sell Best Apples Cheap at One Dollar Per Barrel
Reports state farmers are auctioning their top apples for one dollar per barrel while prices reach about $2.50 per barrel in St. Paul, indicating a regional price difference and potential market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
W C T U Convention Elects Officers in Philadelphia
The W. C. T. U. in Philadelphia elected Frances E. Willard as president with Caroline B. Buell as cor secretary Mary A. Woodbridge as recording secretary L M M Stevens as assistant and Esther Pugh as treasurer A Prohibition party endorsement faced a protest from Mrs J Ellen Foster and over 30 delegates Geo Ball advertised tailoring services Arnica Oil Liniment promoted by Johnson & Siegfried
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Philadelphia
Frances E. Willard
Illinois
Caroline B. Buell
Connecticut
Mary A. Woodbridge
Ohio
L. M. M. Stevens
Maine
Esther Pugh
Prohibition Party
J. Ellen Foster
Corydon School Opens With New Staff Amid Illness
Corydon opens with F Reeves' daughter ill as Miss A Price serves as Perceptress and Miss Linnie Tome as Assistant. Main town updates include Mr Hale's improvements to Corydon House and a new street lamp. Local social notes mention visitors, church progress, Sunday school, and growing oil prospects near Sugar Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Reeves
A. Price
Linnie Tome
Reeves
Corydon
Miss Price
Hale
Corydon House
Lydia Beck
Titusville
Guy
Guy's Mills
Frank
L. Carter
Randolph
P. H. McConnell
Robert Patterson
Kansas
Abel Morrison
Dimmick
Allie Mead
Harmon
Steubenville
Ohio
Corrydon
Parrot
Will Crook
Sugar Run
Jamestown
B. M
Bargains in table linen and domestic goods this week
Bet Bros offers deep weekly bargains on table linen napkins and towels with items like Nice Loom Dice linen at 18 cents and cream damask up to 72 cents. Prices claim to undercut rivals while promoting new lace neck wear and expanded cloak stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet Bros
Anniversary surprise and community news from Spring Creek
Mr and Mrs C D Bates are celebrated on their 10th wedding anniversary with a large gathering and a feast. Community members assist neighbors. wood is delivered to William McLay. Gilson and Baker refurbish a drug store. P M Garcelon expands with partner John Donaldson. E B Hyde operates a new board and small grist mill as families seek health in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Bates
E. W. Mudge
Charles Clark
William McLay
Gilson & Baker
P. M. Garcelon
John Donaldson
L. B. Wood & Co
Grand Valley
Johnnie
E. B. Hyde
Hyde
Enoch Eastman
William Skiff
Colorado
Moses
Parker's Tonic Endorsed by Women for Various Ailments
Women report using Parker's Tonic to quickly lift despondency aid digestion relieve back or kidney pain and strengthen general weakness. They cite experience as the basis for frequent recommendations and continued use.
Local notes from Stoneham and surrounding towns
Stoneham and Jamestown visitors listed with brief life events. Postmaster Charles Schimelfeng births a daughter. Willard White loses a brood mare. Party at Henry Funk’s home yields gifts. Local P and E Railroad timetable dissatisfaction noted. Commentary on urban teaching stress and a nurse’s death. Railway headlight critique cited from an Eastern paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Pierce
Jamestown
N. Y
Engineer Corps
Chautauqua Lake Railroad
R. S. Hall
Rolfe
Roscoe Benson
Willard White
Boston
Charles Schimelfeng
Lady Jane Jackson
Henry Funk
McClellan Family Well Provided For And Panama Canal Costs
The McClellan family enjoys an income of 60 000 dollars annually. Public concern grows as St Paul residents fear a smallpox epidemic. De Lesseps has invested about 100 million in the Panama Canal with 400 million more needed. Senator Cameron returns from California nearly restored to health and praises Los Angeles climate. The divorce system is criticized as a steady grinder of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cameron
California
Los Angeles
Phila. Times
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Cleveland
The 1885 proclamation designates November 26 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. It urges suspension of secular business, assembly in worship, and gratitude for peace, crops, and national prosperity. It calls for charity toward the poor and family reunions, signed by Grover Cleveland with Secretary T F Bayard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
United States of America
Washington
United States
T. F. Bayard
Secretary
Thanksgiving Proclaimed for November 26 1885 in Pennsylvania
Governor Pattison proclaims Thursday November 26 1885 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He urges recognition of blessings, national progress, and gratitude to the Supreme Ruler, urging observance by all citizens per presidential guidance. Attested by Secretary W. S. Spencer at Harrisburg.
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United States
Robert E. Pattison
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
A. P
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Roserv E. Parrison
Spencer
The
Land transfers in Warren County court ledger 1585 entries
Allan & Rice report numerous deeds listing land parcels in Pittsfield Freehold Spring Creek Mead Warren Sheffield Eldred Mead Pine Grove and South West with buyers including Great National Pet Co N P Anderson T S Baker J W Mallory Patrick Burns Willis Hale W B Benedict and others and prices ranging from 50 to 10000 dollars reflects a ledger of transfers to individuals and couples across multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan & Rice
Warren County
Great Nat’l Pet. Co
N. P. Anderson
Pittsfield
T. S. Baker
Margaret Clark
Fred Donaldson
P. M. Garcelon
Spring Creek
J. W. Mallory
Thomas Forbes
Arthur McKinney
Etal
Patrick Burns
Jonah McKelvey
Oscar F. Larson
Pagar Grove
Patton
J.C. Palmer Et al
Mead
Elizabeth Passenger Etal
Willis C. Hale
Pine Grove
C. W.stone
F. W. Huidekoper
Sheffield
Eunice C. Woodin
A. P. Woodin
Bape Grove
T. F. Valentine
L. F. Watson
Warren
C. W. Beaty
D. W. Beaty
W.W. Sequine
Chas. C. Joy
Val. Con
C. Joy
Arthur Mandell
Local clothing firm promotes low prices and new Hull building store
Firm boasts lower prices and better goods with suits and overcoats from six dollars. It claims to offer the largest men and boys department in the area after fitting up its store on the Hull building’s first and second floors formerly used by the Oil Exchange and Anchor Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Oil Exchange and Anchor Oil Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
We, Us & Co
Baker & Farron
Henry J. Danforth
Glade Central
Arbor Day
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Jamestown Illuminating Gas Company
A. H. McKelvy
W. W. Painter
Williams
Humphrey & Nemeyer
Howhart’s Block
Gro. Baun’s
H. J. Dreyer
H. A. Jamison & Co
Conewango
Bessie
Young Washington
Old Washington
Morgan
Green Mountain
Messenger
Black Prince
Joan Anderson
F. M. Guy
Crawford County
Geo. H. Ames
Library
James N. Myers
Warren, Pa
Detroit Free Press
Neighborhood Notes
Oil City
Rogers Brothers
McConnell
W. C. J. Hall
Standard
State Treasury
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Berks County
West
East
Lawrence Junction
John W. Steen
Pennsylvaia Co
Allegheny
School Journal
Forest County
Forest Republican
T. D. Collins
That County
Little Coon Creek
Tionesta
Chautauqua Railroad
Horton, Crary & Co
Europe
Horton
Crary Co
Walter Horton
Charles Siegel
Clinton’s
Shaw’s
Citizen
Columbus Dispatch
Stoneham
New York City
Gregory
Guild & Church of Boston
Music and Variety Store
Gov. Pattison
Nickerson—Day
Samuel E. Nickerson
Cassadaga
Arvilla M. Day
Abendroth— Baker
Lutheran Parsonage
P.doer
Henry Abendroth
Louise Baker
Conewango Township
Peaton—Kogelron
Marrer
Nelson
Thomas House
John Peate
Oscar Peaton
Mary Kogelron
Albert Marrer
Hilda Nelson
York
Ee Ae
Tarren Commercial College
Geo. P. Orr & Co
G. B. Munn
P. O. Box
Keystone Clothing Co
Front Street
Proff
Arno Lohse
Dresden
Germany
Mozart Club
F. H. Wyman
Wyman & Davis’ Ng
French Clothes Cleaning Establishment
L. Noel
Warren Savings Bank
Arren
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
Cashier
D. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
Jas, Clark, Jr
Anti
Grant
Garfield
Cleveland
O.H. Hunter & Son
Idrosss
FS. Goodman & Cos
Jacob Keller
Second & Liberty St
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
T. S. Messner
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