New Warren Notices Include Gas Plan and Arts Events
The Warren Mail lists a proposed new fuel gas line from Sheffield to Warren, a dam on Morrison Run for the Water Works, and numerous social events. It notes a Northern Lights display, Union Thanksgiving services at the Presbyterian church, the Warren Poultry Society meeting, and a Veterans-era Easter date in error. It also mentions ongoing local developments, school conditions, and the Ledger’s new press with praise for its efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Warren
Newcastle
Rink
Union
Presbyterian Church
E. D. Hammond
People in Print notes and obituaries across Warren area
Al Davis visits New York after holidays. Mrs Sylvester Welsh of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs H P Hunter. Death of F H Taylor’s young daughter at Derrick Oil City. J L Grandin family back home with improved health. J M Clapp and family plan California winter. Mrs Brown mother of Henry W Brown dies in Warsaw NY. H D Patton to lecture on Prohibition in Warren County towns. Prof Gage leads Good as Gold orchestra in Fort Worth Texas. A J Bell and wife visit Warren. Bell has been living in New Orleans. Louis Werle and Fran celebrate silver wedding with guests. Oil City Blizzard notes temperance meeting choir and Miss Lizzie Warren on first violin. Remains of Philip Lesser Sr buried in Oakland Cemetery after Ridgway accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Davis
New York
Sylvester Welsh
Philadelphia
H. P. Hunter
Warren
F. H. Taylor
Oil City
J. L. Grandin
Tidioute
California
Brown
Henry W. Brown
Clarendon
Kingsbury
Warsaw
N. Y
H. D. Patton
Waynesburg
Warren County
North Warren
Fort Worth
Texas
Gage
A. J. Bell
New Orleans
Bell Brothers
Bell
Louis Werle
Fran
Lizzie Warren
Mary Warren
R. M. Warren
M. E. Church of
Philip Lesser
Ridgway
Oakland Cemetery
Library Hall stages two comedies amid plan to curb gallery noise
The venue hosted Baker and Farron's Soap-bubble and Mestayer's We Us Co to warm receptions and laughs. Future plans include Frederic Bryton's Jack of Diamonds and The Kindergarden while Beaver Warren gas fuel and local boards of trade push manufacturing growth and tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker and Farron
Mestayer
We, Us & Co
Kerr
Library Hall
Louise Balfe
Dagmar
Warren
Fifty Years Ago Col L F Watson Remembered at Warren
A look back at Col L F Watson’s arrival in Warren fifty years ago prompts a reunion of longtime residents at his home. He rose from a poor boy to financial and social success through hard work, thrift, and shrewd business moves, inspiring today’s youth. Slaughtering prices at Geo Ball’s offer bargain ready made clothing at very low figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. L. F. Watson
Warren
Geo. Ball
Court Proceedings Report From November Session
Judge W D Brown presided with Associate Brown. King absent. Several trials were continued or settled. in divorce S M Ross was granted divorce and alimony. Other verdicts included plaintiff wins, defendant wins, and one non suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Brown
Brown
King
A. Harmonys
R. H. English
Thos. Gilmore
Francis T. Deming
Admr
L. F. Watson
W. P. Shaw
P. W. Roth
M. Murphy
L. D. Wetmore
F. P. Hays
A. J. McIntyre
Levi Smith
S. M. Ross
Anna M. Ross
John R. Newman
Robt
Feeny
McGee, Et al
Conklin
J. A. Weible
American Rapid Telegraph Co
John Conklin
Robt. Gilson
J. F. Swoop
John Markham
Wilcox Oil Co
Wm. Schatzle
Edward Storum
Protest Against Alliance With Prohibition Party Declared
Mrs J Ellen Foster leads a formal protest at the National Temperance Union Convention in Philadelphia over its alliance with the Prohibition party. The document argues the move undermines equal rights, risks political coercion, and damages Christian journalism and unity. The protest notes signatories from Iowa Pennsylvania Vermont Massachusetts and West Virginia and records a committee to draft a written reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Temperance Union
Philadelphia
Prohibition Party
J. Ellen Foster
National Union
C. 8. Waite
E. A. Brainerd
S. R. Woods
L. B. Benedict
Col. Springer
L. A. Peasley
Iowa
Francis L. Swift
William Patten
Anna Wittenmeyer
Ellen M. Watson
L. D. Wetmore
John D. Weeks
C. E. Barr
D. K. Freeman
M. L. Elder
A. Safford
Pennsylvania
J. L. Perkins
Ellen M. Seaver
M. P. Moore
Vermont
Mary H. Hunt
Merial A. Dorchester
Massachusetts
E. A. Fowler
Traverse First and Second Weeks Muster of Local Men
A long list of names and trades appears under Traverse First Week and Traverse Second Week. The roster includes Orr G P foreman Warren merchant Averill W C Limestone farmer Amann Jacob Glade farmer and many others across Pine Grove Pleasant Freehold Columbus Warren and surrounding towns with occupations like farmer carpenter mason merchant driller and sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
G. P
Warren
Averill
W. C
Limestone
Amann
Jacob
Glade
Bunt
F. D
Columbus
Barton
P. L
Eldred
Brightman
James
Freehold
Brown
William
Pine Grove
Crocker
S. J
Conewango
Cousins
E. J
Pleasant
Carpenter
Cummings
Sugar Grove
Gilson
Robert
Deerfield
Fogle
Edward
Kinzua
Hill
R. H
Spring Creek
Meiss
John
McWilliams
Alex
Shuler
J. Jr
Farmer
Sample
Columbus Jp
Smutz
Casper
Peifer
South West
Pumper
Thompson
Tidioute
Wells
Traverse
Arnold
Albro
Almond
Anderson
Bonner
J. W
Pittsfield
Bailey
C. W
Boyd
Johnson
Birteel
Jerry
Calhoun
P. E
Clarendon
Cooper
Harry
Sheffield
Castle
Herb
Carr
Carlson
Clemons
Frank
Davis
Hawley
S. m
Finch
Fuller
W. L
Findland
M. Jr
Brokenstraw
Flatt
Corydon
Fay
F. E
Farmington
Holmes
Peter
Jefferson
Little
Marvin
Lawson
Martin
Lesser
Munger
W. D
Myers
J. P
Marsh
Harvey
Elk
Parks
Samuel
Putnam
P. P
Ruhmer
Richardson
J. H
Triumph
Sampson
Cherry Grove
Stuart
Walter
Sharp
Clovis
Tonkin
John, Jr
Wentworth
Geo
Watts
Thomas
Warner
York
David
Ames
George H
Black
Charles
Bridenbaker
Chas
Baxter
Henry
Watson
Brace
Thames
Burger
Bates
Ransom
Youngsville
Wm. H
Carrier
N. S
Cobham
Cramer
G. D
A. J
Dunn
Albert
Day
N. M
Doud
Jonathan
Eddy
A. B
Frederick
Owen
Frantz
Fred
Flindt
Barber
Gifford
W. B
Geer
R. E
Gregg
George
Ben
Haupin
Horn
Clinton
W.R
F. M
Manley
A. D
Sanford
J. D
Swanson
E. E
Stanton
Joan H
Sawyer
Tunstall
R. T
Wentzel
Erie church marks silver anniversary with sermon and diary find
The first M. E. Church of Erie celebrated its silver anniversary with a generous silver gift and notable services. Judge Galbraith read from a diary of Rev Robert Ayres, a Maryland itinerant minister, found in Franklin Venango county. The diary from 1785 was read in 1885 revealing a family link to the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church of
Erie
Robert Ayres
Maryland
Franklin
Venango County
Methodist Church
Methodists
Judge Galbraith
Robert Ayers
Relief Association Receives Flour and Donation
The Relief Association thanks Mrs. F H Rockwell for a barrel of flour and 26.08 dollars from the Chip-flyers entertainment on November 13. The monthly meeting is set for Tuesday November 24 at 3 p.m. at Dr Fisher's. All ladies invited. Mrs W D Brown, Sec.
Titusville youths form a traveling theatrical company
Local youths in Titusville organize a road troupe to tour soon. An amusing note from the era jokes about the road and theater while urging readers to stay home where the walking is good. The page also includes ads for Parker’s Hair Balsam and for buggy and phaeton makers H J Dreyer and Arnica Oil Liniment from Johnson and Siegfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Johnson & Siegfried
Mrs Lachappell Moves Dressmaking Rooms to New Address
Mrs Lachappell informs friends and patrons she has moved her dressmaking rooms to High and Hazel streets. Fine all wool scarlet undershirts and drawers at 49c each at Geo Ball's, selling quickly as they are going like hot cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball’s
Bargain Week in Linen Goods by BE Bros
This week BE Bros offers deep discounts on table linens napkins and towels with prices well below rivals. Notable deals include Nice Loom Dice linen 18 cents and cream damask from 35 to 72 cents per piece, plus bleached damask and Turkish dye items. The store advertises overstocked napkins lower prices, a full cheap line in tableware, and a vast range in flannels domestics and cloaks with many items reduced for the week. Geo Ball guarantees tailoring work and perfect fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Bros
Local Notes and Appointments Highlight Community Life
John Merritt visits. John Hudson wed. W C T U entertainment praised for temperance zeal. A R Young returns to Dayton NY. E Dean buys apples for Western market at $1 per barrel. J B Allen ships cider to Chicago. Township schools start with H M Putnam principal and several teachers. E H French buys the store. P F Lewis to build a new hardware store. G W French buys timber near Turner's Mill for 2150 dollars. Ward Gregory hired by Jones & Mott. Will Stanton returns from Venango with Fisher Brothers roof paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hudson
Sam
A. R. Young
Russell
Dayton
N. Y
J. B. Allen
Chicago
H. M. Putnam
Mary Phillips
Eva Fox
Ackley Hollow
Blanche King
Hale
E. J. Hale
Thompson
Minnie Wood
Cable Hollow
Maggie Brown
Brogan
Bertie Bradley
H. W. Lane
E. H. French
P. F. Lewis
Asa Carr
G. W. French
Raymond Briggs
Turner's Mill
Jones & Mott
Ward Gregory
Will Stanton
Venango County
Fisher Brothers
Election night celebration and elopement in local town
November seventh crowds celebrated election returns with music and fireworks from the bridge and a bonfire near Garfield's Hotel. Will Spade and Luelie McKinney, both residents, eloped to Busti New York and married at the American Hotel, with the bride just fourteen and the groom about eighteen, under Rev. H. G. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Luelie McKinney
Will Spade
G. A. Jackson
Belle Jackson
C. H. Jacobs
H. G. Hall
Nellie Buchanan
Jamestown
Chas
Stuart
Kansas
John Day
Corwen
Cal
Busti
N. Y
American Hotel
Local Notices from the Star Page
Nov 9 item notes Rhinehart painting his house, improving its appearance, and J Lagerdahl buying land between his blacksmith shop and Chas Lundell s lot for 175 dollars. Lagerdahl also buys ground between U B Church and A Spencer s for a house next spring, while a Lyon barn frame goes up. A new planer arrives at Baker and Anderson mill. Church services are by a Sugar Grove Seminary student. Addie Bullock visits Ellis House. Chas Peterson buys Woodin Homestead. Mrs Colson remains ill and Gust Peterson recovers from a fall. Sidewalk repairs are needed. who is responsible for repairs?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Lagerdahl
U. B. Church
A. Spencer's
Sugar Grove
Addie Bullock
Sinclairville
Ellis House
Chas, Peterson
Woodin
C. J. Colson
Gust Peterson
Star
Wells reported by Hue Smith and Riddlesperger in the field
Nov 16 notes show Hue and Jesse Smith & Son finishing wells last week with good indications. D Riddlesperger added another well, while operators stay active. Rev Webster preached to a moderate crowd. Willard White’s brood mare Lady Jane Jackson was shot, examined by a vet who suspects accidental rifle or pistol fire. hunters urged to be careful near settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Hue
Jesse Smith
Jamestown Welcomes Pennsylvania Gas Expansion
The Democrat notes Jamestown’s new natural gas supply from Pennsylvania and reports rapid installation efforts as streets and gardens are torn up for gas mains. It boastfully mentions 500 meters in use and 625 service orders, with no accidents after ten days of heating trials and steam powered by distant gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Christenden
Pennsylvania Woods
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Turkey
Warren Poultry Society
Harry Ungerer
Ralph Stone
Water Works Company
Morrison Run
Roger’s Mill
Roscoe Hall
Relief Association
Coon
Palmer Gilbert
Geo. P. Orr
Water Street
Gov. Stone
Fifth Street
Warren County Fair Association
Trinity Memorial Church
New Rectory
High Street
M. E. Church
Hook and Ladder Company
Hiawatha
Rieg
Ledger
Babcock
People IN Print
Frederic Bryton
Jack O’ Diamonds
Jack Diamond
Willard Graham
Jack
Graham
Providence Mail
Stanley Macey
Fred Mendoza
Magee
Meadville Steam Laundry
Sam T. Messner
Joan Langdale
Mar
Beaver
Warren Board of Trade
Board of Trade of
Lock Haven
Lock Haven Board of Trade
JUDGE
S. H. Conquer
Sargent & Holt
Mead & Schwing
Emry Davis
Lord & Guignon
Martin & Briggs
Schofield & Hall
Ww. Co. T. U
Enemies of
Rum
Neighborhood Notes
Allegheny College
Quay
Spangler
Greenbacker
Bradford
D. J. McMillen
P. M
Garland
W. H. Houghtling
Bear Lake
John Collins
Corry
Wesley Chambers
Cogley
Slicker Farm
Crawford County
T. H. Tholl
Kane
Wetmore
George A. Sheldon
Randolph
Cattaraugus County
Wellsville
Sweden
Royal Yacht Club
Prince of Wales
England
Bradford Evening Star
Public
H. F. Barbour
R. E. Whitsly
S. C. Bailey
Matt
John S. Gordon
Mercer Dispatch
Jersey
Conneautville
Parker
Miss Pearl Aneson
St. Louis
H. J. Dreyer
H. A. Jamizson & Co
John Langdale
John Merritt
Rev. Merritt
Chandler's Valley
Stoneham
Mammoth Clothing
Gero
Baalu
Henry Baxter
Baker City
Sage Brush
Belarried
D. W. Cummings
May Bunn
Peoria
H.S. Thomas
Wood & Thomas
COAL
Second Street
Liberty
Yee
Commercial College
Warren, PA
Geo. P. Orr & Co’s
G. B. Munn
P. O. Box
Nottingham and Cartwright and
Warner’s
Keystone Clothing Co
Front Street
Prof
Lohse’s
Arno Lohse
Dresden
Germany
Mozart Club
F. H. Wyman
Wyman & Davis
H. J. Danforth
C. P. Henry & CO
Glade, PA
Old Fifth St. Bridge
Sersall
Seneeney
Postoffice
W. M. Noel
of Warren
United States
Hirm
Rowland & Greenland
Lerman Tee
Hickory St
Grant
Cleveland
O.H. Hunter & Son
For
Goodman & Cos
Jacob Keller
Second & Liberty Sta
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
T. S. Messner
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