Local election notes show GOP gains and hearty crow
The Ledger likens Republican wins to a rooster crowing, noting light turnout around 4 400 votes and stronger results in towns like Tid ioute Pine Grove and Warren borough. Taggart Buel and McAuley led in several districts, while the Union Roo ster laments the outcome and predicts next year’s moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buel
Taggart
Tidioute
Targart
Livsey
McAuley
Youngsville
Niles
Freehold
Farmington
Wheelock
Sugar Grove
The
Ledger
Unio
Warren
Ledger’s election vow and buyer’s sale mix in Warren
The old Ledger editorial warned of Republican decline ahead of the vote, predicting Buel’s large win and Democratic gains in Warren and nearby counties. It urged readers to ignore the profit pitches from Geo. P. Orr & Co and O. H. Hunter & Son as the markets and politics shifted.
CUL PAPER PATTERNS AND NEW YORK LONDON FASHIONS
Patterns modeled on New York and Paris designs gain wide popularity for elegance and fit. Johnson and Steerreip, Warren Pa agents, offer made to measure suits by Geo Ball at astonishing prices. All newest cloths ready. Lime Juice Soda Water available from L G Noyes, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Johnson & Steerreip
Warren, Pa
L. G. Noyes
Sol Cohn & Co. Keystone Clothiers Offer Measure for Suit
A local clothier, Sol Cohn & Co., invites customers to leave measurements for a tailored suit. The Keystone shop promotes precise fittings and custom fabric selection to ensure proper sizing and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Cohn & Co
The
Keystone Clothiers
Grand Opening Silk Sale at Bell Bros Store
Black and Colored Silks featured in a Bell Bros sale with Gainet Silks bought in New York at low prices. Offers include 19 inch gros grain at 66 cents, 20 inch at 94 cents, 21 inch at 1.19, plus a 21 inch Cashmere Black Silk comparable to fine market options. Full line of silks and home goods advertised with shop location opposite the suspension bridge. Window shades and the Gold and Silver Shirt promotion also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
New York
Welding Cards Invitations and Announcements
Print neatly and cheaply at the Mart office. Call to examine samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart
Winter talk and town notes in Warren column
Winter is near with venison on sale and a new skating rink discussion. City life covers theatre listings, library plans, church talks, alums, and social events including a Struthers library buildup, a Greenbacker note, and local personal paragraphs highlighting visitors, moves, and votes.
Trustees Excursion to Buffalo Visit State Asylum
A Thursday Friday trip by the Warren State Hospital trustees and guests to the Buffalo State Asylum, invited by Dr. Andrews, featured a special train, a lunch, and an informal meeting. Resolutions thanked Oliver Watson for arranging the trip and praised such interchange of ideas among those serving the insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
State Hospital For the
Warren
State Asylum At
Andrews
Watson
Buffalo, New York & Phila
Warren Hospital
L. D. Wetmore
G. N. Parmlee
G. W. Starr
Erie
G. W. Wright
Mercer
R. B. Stone
Bradford
J. O. Sharred
T. J. Smiley
Crawford County
J. D. Hancock
Venango
Caurwen
M. Beecher
J. H. Palmer
Brachet
Corry
Page
Wright
H. C. Bloss
Titusville
Pattison
State Board of Charities
Pennsylvania
Johnson
H. L. Bartholomew
W. W. Hague
Tidioute
Buffalo Asylum
Andrew
Oliver Watson
Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railroad
Buffalo State Asylum
G. W.starr
Pres
G. N. Parmes
Sec’y
Nervous prostration hits Warren workers after election returns
Amid reports from Erie a rise in nervous prostration is noted this autumn. In Warren the Ledger office saw four or five members of the Warren Ring laid low as borough returns arrived. Taggart 51 Buel 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugrr
Erie
Warren
Ledger
Taggart
Buel
Dress Flannels and Lamps Featured at Local Stores
O. H. Hunter & Son announces a new stock of Dress Flannels in all colors and qualities from 20 cents to 1.40 per yard. Gro. P. Orr & Co offers Hanging Library Lamps at 2.50 each for this week only. Geo. Ball displays leading styles in soft and stiff hats ready to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
O. H. Hunter & Son
Gro. P. Orr & Co
Geo. Ball
Jacob Keller the Tailor Offers Fall and Winter Styles
Jacob Keller the Tailor boasts a vast stock of imported and domestic cloths in the latest Fall and Winter styles. He offers dress suits business suits overcoats and well fitting pants with low prices and guaranteed fit if paid for. His rooms are on the second floor at Second and Liberty streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Rifle Team Match Between 65th N G and 16th N G P
A friendly rifle duel Thursday pitted the 65th Regiment N G of New York against the 16th Regiment N G P. The Buffalo squad led by 12 points after a close contest, with Lieut Conneely and Capt Menker serving as inspectors. The visiting team praised Warren’s Exchange hotel hospitality and hinted at a return match in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
65Th Regiment
N. G. 8S
N. Y
Warren
Buffalo
Creedmore
Ridgway
Bradford
Lieut
Conneely
Menker
Exchange Hotel
I” Company
McNett & Co Sells Furniture Cheaper in Warren County
McNett and Co advertise lower prices than rivals on furniture in Warren County. They claim to carry more goods than any two other houses. George Ball urges boys to visit for a stylish suit as a new line arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball’s
Warren County
Hanike Iron Fence Co
Springfield
Warren
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
Borough Meeting Notes Realign Town Ledger November 5 1883
Regular council session with G P Orr Burgess and others. Hazeltine rent approved for corner room through February 15. Bridge and sewer projects reported with extra payments and disputed proportions. Gas posts ordered. $200 proposed to borough surveyor. Unsafe old store building cited. inspection planned. Night watchman petition discussed. Bills itemized and referred for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Orr
Burgess
Davis
Eddy
Cogswell
Conarro
Bell
Sechrist
Hazeltine
Leonhart
Borchers
E. T. Hazeltine
S.M. Brownell
Struther’s Hose Co
Glade Road
Conenango
Glade
A. B. McKain
James Clark
Bridge Committee
Laurel and
Fifth
Public Way
L. T. Borchers
Conewango Bridge
Judge Johnson
Variety Store
Wim
Pedlow
Sowets
G. W. King
Cook Ferry
J. K. Bowers
Begler
S. E. Walker
Sam’s, Dunn
G. W
Ceeeeseee
G. H. Leonhart
Parrott
Rowland
G. W. Scofield
A. J. Hazeltine
A. M. Evans
Hook & Ladder Co
Knapp Bros
H. A. Jamieson & Co
R. P. Kiva
County and vicinity notes from multiple Pennsylvania counties
A shuffled digest reports in Venango, Forest, Crawford and nearby counties. Entries include a Democratic sheriff election result J S Shearer, Frank White’s broken leg, Frank H Button named mail agent, discovery of Fred Kelsey’s drowned body, ongoing dog control issues, and a potential dog tax rise. Also mentions on snow near Cassadaga, coal prices, Jamestown Journal humor, pursuit to bring Judge Olmstead into Mckean County, Garland silver mine reopening, and Chautauqua’s growing regional influence with the Cleveland Grays planning a lakefront camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango County
J. S. Shearer
Frank White
J. B. White
Youngsville
Frank H. Button
Corry
Mr. Eyster
Congressman Brainerd
Fred Kelsey
Erie
Brown
Russell
Forest County
Crawford County
Chautauquan
Flvod
Meadville Journal
Jamestown Journal
M’kean
Olmstead
Potter County
Wicked
Bradford
Garland
Hamilton
Chautauqua
Cleveland Grays
County Correspondence Roundup From November 1883
W F Noyes returns from New York trip and Chas Morrison and wife of Bradford visit relatives. The Hunter Hose reorganization promises new rooms and a $59 gift from Mr Hunter. A Swede suspected of theft was arrested in Salamanca and released after returning property. Mrs Acomb and Lillie visit New York state while Dr Potter and Belle Wilkins visit here. A roller rink to be started to replace the ice rink. Election returns favor McAuley in the borough. Briggs becomes foreman at the chair factory. new building planned. Neyhart hosts a sheet and pillow case party. W H Hyatt buys back the Fleming livery stable. A novelty show at the opera house next week. The body of Lella Hunter arrives from Wisconsin. she died at twelve, sympathy expressed. Nov 3 1883 PDG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Warren
Dwight W. Buel
Warren County
Buel
Tageart
Powell
Ohio
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Navy
Baptist Church
Exchange H. & L. Co
Struthers
Market Street
Third Street
Lutheran Church
P. Doerr
Luther
Kittie Rhodes Company
East Lynne
L. G. Noyes’ Drug Store
Titusville World
Greaves
Episcopal Church
The
Baxter
Watson Township
Gross Bros. Store
W.F. Noyes
Chas. Morrison
Bradford
Hunter Hose
McAuley
Briggs
Homer
Lella Hunter
Wisconsin
Laona
M. E. Society
Wrightsville
Jesus
D. R. Palmer
Sugar Grove
James
D. R.P. Sherwood
State Hospital
Floydo
Sherwood
Covert
Seneca Co
N.Y
Mr. Mallory
Job
Farmer Village
N. Y
Firehouse Teams Rally For Hunt And Dinner Scores Shared
Niagara Hose and Watson Hose from Warren held a hunt last Thursday followed by a game supper at the Exchange Hotel. Scores listed include L F Drever 127 for Niagara and C Schwing 137 for Watson while others like Dan Brown 14 and Roy Cornelius 13 appear among varied team marks. Referee Turk Fehrman and Andrew Brown noted in scoring as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Hose
Watson Hose Companies
Warren
Exchange Hotel
L. F. Drever W.co. Allen
Watson Hose
C. Schwing
C. Davidson
A. Smith
Walker & Bauman
Dan Brown
Dreyer
Turk Fehrman
Andrew Brown
Lew Myers
C. B. Tucker
James Smith
E. Walker
H. Messenger
J. Dreyer
Pehl
McAuley Defends Literacy Amid Political Attacks
The candidate McAuley faces charges of illiteracy from rival interests upset by his business success. A critic from Tidioute published a spoof letter ridiculing him with misspellings and odd phrasing, prompting supporters to argue for his schooling value and question the motive behind the insult.
Davis Operates Noted Farmhouse Hotel and Farms
Mr D M Davis runs a popular house with clerks John and Frank Steen. The barn no longer serves as a livery but provides public accommodations. Davis owns Struthers farm in Glade and Irvine farm in Pleasant across the river. He reports 200 bushels oats 160 wheat 500 potatoes 80 tons hay twenty cows 350 hogs and many poultry. Hotel boarders may face high rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Davis
John
Frank Steen
Davis
Struthers Farm
Glade
Irvine Farm
Pleasant
John Thompson to perform solo show at Roscoe Hall
John Thompson, famed for a one man act, is booked for Roscoe Hall this Tuesday evening with popular prices. The Vicksburg Herald lauds Around the World noting Thompson’s inimitable varied characterizations from French and German to Irish Chinese Italian English and Dutch. The act combines humor song dancing and continuous laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Hall
Vicksburg Herald
John Thompson
Thompson
Public Vendue At Pittsfield Hotel Nov 15 1883
Sale will be held at the Pittsfield Hotel and R B Dalrymple farm on Thursday Nov 15 1883 at 10 oclock for a large estate. 15 horses 2 heavy teams 4 top buggies 1 phaeton 2 road wagons 1 trotting wagon and more including cattle sheep hay and farming implements. Terms include cash for small sums and credit up to nine months with security. five percent discount for cash. Dr G W Lerner and R B Dalrymple listed in Pittsfield Pa. Oct 30 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
R. B. Dalrymple
A. U. Sharp
G. W. Lerner
Unclaimed Letters at Warren Post Office 1883 Notice
In Warren Pennsylvania on November 10 1883 postmaster 0 C Allen reports unclaimed letters addressed to numerous individuals. Addressees include Anderson Mrs G A Begston Lena Meyers Hattie Brown Flora Carrier Jennie Drake Blanche Danniels Elizabeth Eklund Carl Wiggert Richard Fehlman Lina Johnson Jennie Johnson Mary Titus J Me Johnson Eliza Hauck Wallace Willard Nettie and others. Call within thirty days or they go to the Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Anderson
G. A. Agnsiey
Joseph Begston
Lena Meyers
C. H. Barber
A.J. Morse
Edward Best
E. A. McDonald
Jno
Bradenbaugh
G. McGrath
J. FE. Brown
Hattie Nelson
John Bush
Hiram Nelson
C. O. Bradley
James Nye
Ella Bloom
Jno. Newhard
Fred J. Carrier
Flora Nilson
Johan Cammack
Emeline Nelson
Lizzie Carlson
Matilda Olson
Hilda Coakley
K. Clark
Joseph Chiodo
Michie Danniels
Jennie Drake
Blanche R. Danniels
M. Kekahi
Hilena Eklund
Carl
0. Weasell
Jere Larson
Mathilda Whiteshot
Mary Lane
HB. Willard
Wallace Willis
Nettie
Crockery sale cuts prices on decorated tea sets
Gro. P. Orr & Co. advertises 56 piece decorated tea sets at 3 4.00 5.00 and 6.00 per set. Dr Blodgett's Magnetic Balm claimed as a general family medicine for severe colds though not a blood purifier with impressive effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. P. Orr & Co
Acme Union Forms Under Deputy Supreme President Brown
Deputy Supreme President G. W. Brown of Youngsville organized Acme Union E. A. U. at Grand Valley on Wednesday October 31 with 71 charter applicants. Officers named include Chancellor D. H. Reno President M. E. Dunham Vice President and others such as Mrs. D. H. Reno Secretary and Rev. R. A. McIntire Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
Acme Union
Grand Valley
D. H. Reno
M. E. Dunham
G. W. Peck
C. H. Whaley
R. A. McIntire
D. W. Morris
P. J. Barton
L. E. Gifford
H. S. Allen
J. E. Kipp
P. L. Barton
J. N. Jerow
Keller School pupils praised for conduct and attendance
The following pupils of Keller school are commended for good lessons punctual attendance and good conduct for the month ending Nov 1 83 Maud Knopp Belle Somers Mamie Lee Nellie Leiter Lena Honhart Harry Somers Louie Gross Guy Knopp Henry Honhart Enrolled 17 Hasie L Bascock Teacher Wall Paper and Ceiling Decorations or fall trade at A A Davis & Co's
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller School
Maud Knopp
Belle Somers
Mamie Lee
Nellie Leiter
Lena Honhart
Harry Somers
Louie Gross
Guy Knopp
Henry Honhart
Hasie L. Bascock
A. A. Davis & Co's
Wall Paper and Durable Wall Finishes Available Nearby
N K Wendelboe lists a large stock of wall paper in latest styles and invites calls. A. Davis & Co offers oil cloths. L G Noyes, a druggist, sells the durable wall finish Ala bastine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Wendelboe
L. G. Noyes, Drauggist
Sol Cohn & Co Clothiers Offer Finest Suits For Order
The notice advertises made up clothing and the finest suits available to order at Sol Cohn & Co, clothiers tailors and hatters, highlighting proof of the pudding phrase to assure quality.
Autumn changes in Wrightsville business scene
Wrightsville news notes Albert Wright is succeeded by Will Wilcox as clerk at P. Wright's store. Blacksmith Brooks leaves town. EK Griffin rents O. P. Tuttle's shop. Miss Murray begins new term with two teachers in pleasant rooms. Music groups form. various social visits reported. Sheriff Allen returns for a visit and local improvements noted. The piece includes weddings, funerals, and community updates from early November 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wright
P. Wright
Will Wilcox
Iniaw
Blacksmith Brooks
EK. Griffin
O. P. Tuttle
Miss Murray
J. W. Phillis
Frank
Libbie Stuart
Dave Chase
Dora Cummins
Vineland
Warren
Price
Corry
Phillis
Reynolds
Concord
Mary Irvine
George Woodin
Michigan
Auld Lang Syne
Charles Anderson
Arthur Boardman
Sheriff Allen
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Harper's Bazar
Best Bros
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Home Matters
Lawrence
Dunkirk
Olean
Jamestown
Stearns
Jake Eysinger
Warren Hotel
Exchange Row
Struthers Library
W. D. Brown
Wetmore
Beecher
C. H. Noyes
R. Brown
R. P. King
Noyes
Yale Lock Co
Allen
S. V. Davis
Geo. Irwin
L. B. Hoffman’s
J. A. Wiley
Franklin
J. N. Smith
Kansas City
Jennie Greaves
Watertown
J. H. Spencer
Westfield
L. B. Hoffman
Randall
Louisville
H. P. Hunter
New Castle del
H. V. McDowell
Washington
Jacob Offerlee
Erie Observer
Henry Curtis
C. B. Curtis
Erie Post Office
Marathon
Texas
Shephard
Cleveland
Emma Anderson
Liberty Street
Tur Warren Mai
W.S. Horton
O. J. Tibiae
Corp
A. Mintzer
G. W. English
F. M. Knapp
Thos
Col
H. A. Menker
H.S. Bellesmith
W. G. Gregory
G. A. Lewis
Jas. Sheldon
H. A. Montgomery
Borough Business
Proceedings of Town Council
Cassadaga Station
Lake Erie
Jamestown Democrat
Tidionte
Cally
C. Allen
A. Davis & Co
Sheffield
A. S. Goodrich
J. Barden
R. P. Gilson
Barnes
Dell
G. W. Noblit
A. A. Horton
Russellburg
H. W. Lane
Carr & Mott
Ackley
Chemical Works
E. Weatherby
J.S. Briggs
Winston Dinsmore
Allen & Free
A. O. Briggs
Pittsburg
Hale’s
Maggie Brown
Thompson's
Claud Ruland
Ackley Hollow
Miss Phillips
Cable Hollow
Jas
J. Condit Smith
Bright
Col. Smith
New Jersey
Fredonia
Lesser—Schuler
Daggett
Main Street
P. Deer
Ferdinand Lesser
Libbie Schuler
Cobb—Boyden
M. E. Parsonage
W. W. Painter
Frank R. Cobb
Frankie Boyden
Wilcox—Wright
Ellis—Brown
J. B. Langdon
J. P
Mr. Fremont Ellis
Miss Lettie Brown
Noblit—Gilson
Bride
Dell Gilson
Woolsey
Jay Woolsey
Eben N. Ford Post
Oakland Cemetery
Philip Reglar
Gebhard
Quaker Hill
Daniel Gebhard
Dinsmoor
Elk
Catherine Dinsmoor
D. Dinsmoor
Covell
Corydon
Mary P. Covell
Philip Tome
Fcrt
Scofield
T. S. Messner & Co
First National Bank
J.H. Eddy
Cashier
U.S
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Ueenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Citizens National Bank
M. Waters
A. G. Hertzel
S. P. Johnson
F. Henry
H. A. Jamieson
A. Hertzel
St. Benedict's Academy
Beech St
Catholic Church
Tidioute, Pa
G. F. Reeser
Fisher
Warren ,Pa
Simon, Mack & Co., Wholesale Clothiers
Broadway
Keystone Clothing Company OF
Warren, Penna
Brooklyn Combination Clothing Company
Brooklyn, N. Y
SOL. Cohn & CO
Sign of Keystone Clothing CO
OLD Reliable” Dry Goods
Woolens
GEO. Hazeltine’s
Ames McCollum
T. Allen
James McCollum
Schellhammer & Lesser
Warren Savings Bank
Aladin
Invincible
Hub
Royal Square
Ae- We
Rowland & Greenland
Hickory St
P.O
Yoctl Warren, Pa
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