Weathered Warren notes and holiday hints in 1886 issue
The Warren Mail lists events and notices for November 16 1886 Including Week of Prayer cleanup reminders civic topics and social events such as a Milk maid Supper at M E Church and Warren tent of Maccabees ball Nov 25. It reports schedule changes on the P E R R and descriptions of local activities from the Shakespeare Club to Christmas shopping tips and street snow conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Club
H. E Brown
Allen Block
Kane
M. E
Warren
Maccabees
Harragar Hall
Personal Mentions Highlight Warren Area Residents
Dr. C C Hill of Leverings visits relatives in Warren while Judge Barker of Bear Lake greets friends. Mrs J B Allen returns from Montana. Rev F P Saylor preaches at Evangelical Church. J D Mead travels from Youngsville to vote. Dr Fred Stranahan starts a drug store in North East. Celia Sanford contributes a moral story. J L Baxter and C C Baxter attend Henry Baxter’s funeral. Miss Rose Cleveland’s Godey serial. Mme Janish to appear in Warren next Thursday. Violets presented at Library Hall. Henry Danforth takes retail post in Salamanca. Rev Dr J G Townsend offers free lectures on The New Theology. John Hutchinson found dead. funeral today. State and local officials visit Harrisburg. Col Wiley eyed for adjutant general. J T Barker serenaded by Bear Lake band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Barker
Bear Lake
Warren
J. B. Allen
Montana
F. P. Saylor
Evangelical Church
J.D. Mead
Youngsville
Kansas
Fred Stranahan
North East
Celia Sanford
The
Mai
J. L. Baxter
Olean
C. C. Baxter
Ischua
N. Y
Henry Baxter
Rose Cleveland
Godey’s
Godey
Mme. Janish
Henry Danforth
Salamanca
T. P. Jones
J. G. Townsend
New Theology Herald
John Hutchinson
Farnsworth
Garfield
S. J. Page
Col. Wiley
Beaver
J.T. Barker
Bargains in White Blankets Promoted with Elliptic Ad
A short retail notice announces elegant white blankets at bargain prices from $1 up. The ad names O H Hunter & Son and includes garbled branding phrases, indicating a limited time offer and sample products.
F. R. Retterer Hall Block Offers Gent Furnishings
Local ad copy invites shoppers to Gent's furnishing goods at F. R. Retterer on Hall Block Front Street. Also promotes dining at Ruhlman’s New Room opposite Carver House and cheap Boots Shoes or Rubbers at Boston Shoe Store in Diamond Block. City market on Hickory Street touted for meats. Joun Laurrek, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Retterer’s
Hall Block
Front Street
Boston
Diamond Block
Warren
Hickory Street
Joun Laurrek
Diamond Buiock
Cash
Diamond Rock
Keystone Clothing Store Ad Promotes Wide Suit Stock
The Keystone Clothing Store advertises a large selection of children suits and announces discounts. N. K. Wendlebee boasts the largest wallpaper stock with latest designs while C. P. Norrurop promotes bargains in boots and shoes urging immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Clothing
N. K. Wendlebee
What Will Warren Do As Neighbors Attract Industry
An editorial urges Warren to act as Oil City and Meadville attract mills and factories. It notes Oil City’s $100,000 pipe mill, a silk factory in Meadville, and tax rebates plus water rent cuts. The piece calls Warren to mobilize capital, credit, and shipping strength to not be left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Oil City
Meadville
Sharon
Franklin
Mayville
Jamestown
Conneautville
Rupert Brothers
Miller & Sibley
Venango County
Michael Angelo
Vermont
T. V. S. Morian
Enterprise
Bear Lake
J. H. Gardiner
W. L. Scott
Erie County
Remembering Henry Baxter A life of quiet principle
The notice honors Henry Baxter describing him as scrupulously exact, honest, and thoughtful. It notes his modest public nature, strong opinions, and dedication to education temperance and morals. He lived as a pioneer and preferred nature to public contention, with lasting friendships and unselfish character. C. P. Norrurop is listed among local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baxter
Early History of Warren County Townships Formations
The history lists formation dates for Warren County townships from 1800 to 1880, including Brokenstraw Conenango Spring Creek Sugar Grove Deerfield North West later Columbus Limestone Tionesta Elk Sheffield Freehold Pleasant South West Eldred Glade Corydon Mead Cherry Grove Pittsfield Farmington Triumph Watson. It notes dates reflect term confirmations by commissioners, not actual officer induction, with Pittsfield having some uncertainty.
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Schenck
Warren County
Mai
Crawford County
Conenango
Deerfield
North West
Columbus
Limestone
Tionesta
Elk
Sheffield
Freehold
Pleasant
South West
Eldred
Glade
Corydon
Mead
Cherry Grove
Pittsfield
Farmington
Triumph
Watson
Andrew H. Ludlow
Carter W. Kinnear
Stephen Littlefield
Brokenstraw
Spring Creek
Mme Janish in Violets at Warren with ornate costumes
Mme Janish appears in Warren next Thursday in Violets with Casimier- Perier gowns featuring two superb bail dresses in white satin and sky blue moire. The cast includes a noted theater showcase and a Friday performance of Only a Farmer's Daughter praised by The Home Journal for its wholesome moral tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Janish
Warren
Mme. Casimier- Perier
The
Home Journal
James patents for divided axle and automatic railway signal
D W C James of Warren received two letters patent on November 9 1886. The first covers a divided axle allowing wheels to traverse rails independently, claimed to boost motive power by 23 to 48 percent. The second patent covers an Automatic Railway Signal that displays a red light beside the track for five ten or fifteen minutes after a train passes, functioning without operator action and aiming to prevent block-signal failures that caused loss of life and property previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. C. James
Warren
Railway Age
Chicago
United Sines of
New Jersey
James
School Calendar Adjustments and Teacher Reappointment
Minutes from the last regular School Board meeting note no school the Friday after Thanksgiving and a make up day on Washington's Birthday. President Rankin clarified that teachers serve on year to year terms and must reapply in writing. non reappointment at term end is not a discharge. He urged public understanding of the proper procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rankin
New Room Opens at A Ruhlman Site Opposite Carver House
The Carver House area welcomes a fresh start with a new room at A Ruhlman’s opposite site. Clean, neat, and ready, the space signals a restyled, orderly presentation for visitors and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ruhlman
Carver House
Judge and Jury Cases Tried at November Court
Court lasted last week with Judge W D Brown and associates Brown Merritt presiding. Cases disposed include Schoellkopf vs White verdict for defendant Shirley and wife vs Waters and Utter verdict for plaintiffs Glatson Cogswell defendants. Swanson vs Carlson verdict $35. Brooks vs Wheedock verdict $317.81. Clinton Com. vs Green et al verdicts for defendants. others continued or amended. The new trial request in Marsh v Stewart and McNitt was postponed to the fourth Monday of November for answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Brown
Brown
Merritt
John Schoellkopf
Wm. White
J. T. Shirley
M. Waters
J.C. Utter
John Truby
C. H. Glatson
F. A
G. W. Cogswell
Smith and Moore
O. C. Allen & Co
Meadville street cars demand and regional updates
Meadville pursues streetcar service while Bradford field wells close. Erie will receive fuel gas by November 20 and Tionesta hosts gas lighting. Franklin arrests for jumping trains prompt warnings to Warren youth. Local court moves and notable local industry news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn’a Gas Co
Erie
Tionesta
Meadville
Sinclairville
N. Y
Grand First Monday Traverse List of Warren Valley Residents
A dense roster lists names and occupations for Grand First Monday and Traverse First Monday meetings. It includes Marek Fred as foreman jeweler Warren. Allen E. E bookkeeper Warren. many others across Youngsville Deerfield Corydon Elk Freehold Sugar Grove and more with roles from farmer and lumberman to clerk and merchant.
Winter Preparations and Local Moves in Wrightsville
Wrightsville notes show residents making winter plans and relocations. Charlie Stuart returns for the season, Ephraim Wright relocates to Wetmore, C. M. Goodwin moves to Miles' Run for work, Wright & McArthur sell the cider mill to John Smallman. P. L. Wright shipped 272 calves and 7,513 sheep last summer. A quarterly meeting occurs with Presiding Elder Borland of Corry lecturing on temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stuart
Kansas
Ephraim Wright
Wetmore
C. M. Goodwin
Miles’ Run
Wright & McArthur
John Smallman
P. L. Wright
Borland
Corry
Faith
Local notes reflect community life and health concerns
Nov 13 community roundup reports singing school by M A Lee and visits from Mattie Wright and Nora, a Warren constable in town, Saint Saviours Church progress under N P Belnap, travels of Prof Thomas and Nora from Washington, a Minneapolis visitor to her parents, Mrs James Garfield returning from Rouse Hospital to Jamestown, Mrs M J Mead visiting Clarendon, C S C weekly meetings led by C D Arird, Wallace Thacher planning winter in New Jersey, Mike Currie gravely ill with pneumonia, strong school enrollment under Prof Fell, rising interest in life insurance, thirteen join the E A U Monday. Nemo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Lee
Mattie Wright
Warren
Rose Filer
A.S. Dalrymple
Saint Saviour’s Church
N. P. Belnap
Thomas
Nora
Washington, D. C
Jos. Hurd
Minneapolis
Clara Davis
Conn
James Garfield
Rouse Hospital
Jamestown
M. J. Mead
Clarendon
C. S.8.c
C.D. Arird
Wallace Thacher
New Jersey
Mike Currie
W. W. Fell
NEMO
Real Estate Transfers From Nov 6 to 12 1886
Real estate transfers list deeds and land leases across Farmington Conemaugh Sheffield Freehold Warren Brokenstraw Elk and other towns. Transactions include Hinsdale to Fred Hinsdale for 1800 and 2009, Anchor Oil Co interests, and numerous trusts and guardianship filings with prices from 40 000 to 50 dollars. Counts show transfers between individuals and firms like Anchor Oil Co Union Oil Co and J M Fuller et al with values ranging up to 40000 dollars.
Inauguration Prep and City Developments Across States
Reports note extensive preparations for Gen. Beaver’s governor inauguration. A flood in the Pittsburgh area is hoped for. Philadelphia may see Gov Pattison as Democratic mayor candidate next February. An equestrian statue of Washington will ship from Berlin in December. Gov Pattison appoints Henry Reed Jr to succeed the late Judge Ludlow. The National Grange session opened in Philadelphia on November 11 with 24 state representation and two hundred new granges formed, treasury standing at $60,000.
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Pittsburg
Gov. Pattison
Philadelphia
Washington
Berlin
Henry Reed, Jr
Ludlow
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Curtain sale at $1.75 to $4.00 a pair
This week the No. 1753 Eeru tape bound curtains are offered at about half price, from $1.75 to $4.00. Other styles priced up to $4.00 compare with dealer prices around $5, promising good value and quick sale.
Bell Bros Turcoman Curtains and Chenille Portieres Ad
Bell Bros touts Turcoman Curtains at 9.75 and Chenille portieres at 15. Claims largest Curtain and Upholstery Department in Western Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Seek the Stars ballad promos and seal skin sales
The article advertises giving away 500 copies of a popular ballad Seek the answer in the Stars and promotes seal skin sacques and related outerwear. It lists prices from 1.50 to 27.50 for various styles and notes consignments from a major fur house with no purchase required beyond remittance for sold items. Also included are obituaries for Diesen, Hutchinson, Keller, and Baxter with biographical details.
Bargain Dress Goods and Fur Trimmings Offered
Local store advertises fur trimmings including Black Hair Black Bear Silver Hare and more with muff prices from 75 cents to 20 dollars. It promotes 64 tricots at 80 cents and 72 cent 56 inch Cheviots, plus new Jersey stripes and Boucle Cloaking. Declares largest choicest Western Penna dress goods selection and strong upholstery and underwear stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Penna
Baby Carriages Sold At Cost By A A Davis Co
Hunter & Son store displays a superior stock unseen in Warren with strong value appeal. A. A. Davis & Co promotes its storewide bargains claiming satisfaction guaranteed and prices within reach for all shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hunter & Son
A. A. Davis & Co
Keystone Clothing Co Overcoat Ad Speech by NorThropt
In an advertisement the Keystone Clothing Co promotes fall overcoats in light and dark oblate fabrics and claims to offer more and better goods for the same money than any other Warren boot and shoe dealer. The message is signed C. P. Northropt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Clothing Co
Warren
C. P. NorThropt
Clean the Sidewalks Ep Main
VIATOR urges Borough to pass and enforce a sidewalk ice and snow removal law. He argues snow plows create dangerous ridges and hinder walking and asserts health and safety justify strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viator
Christmas Charity Plan Encourages Giving to the Poor
Warren Relief Society faces continued destitution and considers a Chautauquan inspired plan where churches collect gifts for the needy rather than receive them. Children delight in giving, and the practice is endorsed as more blessed to give than to receive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Relief Society
Marriages in Warren and Jamestown 1886
Notices list multiple wedding pairs with dates in November 1886 across Warren Jamestown and nearby towns. Dugan Walkerman Anderson Larson Oh en Johnson Kingsley Hepinger Powers Farnsworth Anderson Miller Robinson Wilson are connected couples with their residence towns and officiants or parishes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Moor
J. P
Wm. L. Robinson
Ellen H. Wilson
Scofield, Pa
New Fish Market Opens on Hickory Street
C. M. Jameson opens a fish market on Hickory Street and will stock cigars and tobacco, fruits, oysters, etc. Fresh fish received every evening to ensure quality, with delivery to any part of town. Fine poultry a specialty. Located opposite Union School House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Jameson
Hickory Street
Union School House
Walker's Labor-saving Soap Ad at H. R. Delong Irvington Pa
An advertisement promotes Walker's Labor-saving Soap made by H. R. DeLong in Irvington Pennsylvania. It claims to remove grease paint and works in hard or soft water, ideal for washing flannels woolen or white goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
H. R. DeLong
Irvington
Oneida Market Featured Amid Local Advertisements
Local notices advertise C. H. Meacham & Co. as long standing insurers in the US and England. A. A. Davis & Co. offers floor oil cloth and stove rugs. Pearl Mills Flour priced at $1.25 per sack through Theodore Messner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Pearl Mills
Theodore Messner
Merchant Tailoring and Oyster Room Ad
Keystone Clothing Co offers a full line of fall cloths and invites customers to leave their measure. Ruhlman serves oysters in all styles at his oyster room opposite the Carver House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Clothing Co
C. P. Henry, Grocer
N. K. Wendlebee’s
Merchant Tailoring
Ruhlman
Carver House
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