Home Matters and Local News in Warren 1897
The Warren Mail reports Keystone Benefit secretary Rogers paying the third death claim in Butler County and notes a surplus of 1500 after claims. A light snowstorm delights hunters and sledders, followed by rain and cold. The Warren Library Course opens with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and announces a Dec 2 monologue by Edward H. Frye. tickets are $1 for four entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Warren
New Life Insurance Society
Keystone
Chicora
Butler Co
Warren Library
Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston
Edward H. Frye
Farmers Institutes Program Distribution Planned
Chairman R J Weld of Sugar Grove announces ready to send Farmers Institutes programs to interested readers. Institutes aid farmers with live up to date subjects by speakers of wide experience. Details on places, dates and programs will appear in the Matt later. Also a Warren Cycle Path meeting set for Saturday at 7 30 PM in Army Company I Armory to form a permanent organization for cycle path building and maintenance. Badges available for donors of one dollar or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institutes
R. J. Weld
Sugar Grove
Warren Cycle Path Association
Company “I
Warren Baptist Church
Irey
First Methodist Church
Edmunds
State Grange
Harrisburg
Sougar Grove
Weld
Warren County Farmers’ Institutes
Harriett T. Morrison
Montclair
N.J
John Abbott
Frank Noyes
Bradford Era
Beak Lake
Dan Parkhurst
John Newhouse
Pittsfield
Jay Chapman
L. D. Chapman
Philadelphia
Bradford
Water Street
Garland
Niagara Falls
Richmond
Charity Ball for Warren relief fund at Armory Hall
A charity ball will be held at Armory Hall tomorrow evening to aid Warren relief societies. Mr and Mrs Frederic E Howe lead the event with low 25 cent admission. Co I furnishes Armory use Miss Meacham and the Arion Club provide music and tickets donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Warren
Frederic E. Howe
Armory
Co. I
Real Estate Transfers of Week Ending November 17 1887
Property transfers listed include B A Merriam and wife to John Claadenning Pine Grove. Geo H Paine to Robt H Winger Grade. Sarah M Lacy estate to Edward Morgan South West. Peter McDonald to Donald McDonald Freehold. Nathan Branch estate to Mary Frances Trimble Warren. Martin Morgan to A P Sonne Warren. Danl Haley to Margaret Johnston Sheffield. Geo F Yates to Frank W Peterson Pleasant. Horton to Kate McLean Sugar Grove. C R B Elston estate to F B Stanford Clarendon. J C Hamilton to Ella Still Sugar Grove. E F Chaffee to Mary Mintzer Glade. Kezia P Rogers to P V Murray Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Merriam
John Cleadenning
Pine Grove
Wal Con
Geo. H. Paine
Robt. H. Winger
Sarah M. Lacy
Edward Morgan
South West
Peter McDonald
Donald McDonald
Freehold
Nathan Branch
Mary Frances Trimble
Warren
Martin Morgan
A. P. Sonne Warren
Dan’l Haley
Margaret Johnston
Sheffield
Geo. F. Yates
Frank W. Peterson
Pleasant
Horton
Kate McLean
Sugar Grove
C. RB
Elston
Stanford
Clarendon
J.C. Hamilton
Ella Still
E. F. Chaffee
Mary Mintzer
Glade
Kezia P. Rogers
P. V. Murray
Social calendar, Corydon notes and town updates
Dinner honors Mrs Willis Crooks as she readies to winter in West Virginia. Deer hunting trips, visits, and local moves fill the week with parties, music, and small town thanks. Thanksgiving eve event planned by Durant McMurren. oyster supper nets $48 for Presbyterian work.
Local notices and society items from Warren area newspaper
Warren area notes include visits, library events, school schedule, pensions, local industry updates, obituaries, real estate and sales campaigns, church revivals, education board actions, and fashion commentary with multiple named people and places such as Warren, Tonawanda, Jamestown, Dunkirk, Kane, and Bradford.
German Reformation Event in Warren Library Hall
The German Reformation program arrives in Warren for two evenings, November 22 and 23, featuring a stereopticon lecture, grand procession, 125 local participants, and a Luther and Worms drama. Presented by Mrs. H. E. Monroe of Philadelphia with 70 in the opening pageant and 60 in historical tableaux. Reserved seats go on sale at Scott's book store with prices 50, 35, and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Warren
Martin Luther
H. E. Monroe
Philadelphia
Europe
Luther
Worms
Monroe
Scott’s Book Store
Local School Institute Held at Scandia
The fifth annual Local Institute of Elk Township met in Scandia Pa on Saturday November 13 1897 despite stormy weather. Pupils led songs and recitations with teachers and Supt Putnam guiding devotions papers on education character and school friendship and remarks by area directors concluded by an audience thank you to Scandia school and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Township
Scandia
Merry Little Brooklet
Scandia School
Amanda Lawson
Supt. Putnam
Jerome Morgan
Charlie Forsberg
Minnie Lauffenburger
Priest Hollow School
Pearl Nickerson
Arthur Hagberg
Throlee
Esther Hagberg
Belle Gardner
Clendening School
The
Institute
Clara Peterson
Ella Maher
Esther Forsberg
Elna Ericson
Edith Hagberg
Luella Clendening
Bettie Peterson
Perry Brown
Charles Erickson
Supt
Putnam
Bumpus
Glade Township
Song
America
Ella Clendening
Winter Overcoats with Latest Linings at Keller's
November spotlight on winter overcoats from Jacob Keller The Tailor Warren Pa advertises a wide range of overcoat materials Kerseys Meltons Friezes Cheviots and Chinchillas in assorted colors Prices vary with the goods Call and see at Second Street Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Warren
J DIXSON Variety Store Ad Promises Low Prices
Our Prices On Window Glass, Paints and Oils, Wall Paper, Building Paper, Books, Stationery, etc., are right. J. DIXSON's Grade Drug and Variety Store, East Side.
Artistic clothing repairs by Mrs Casemere
Mrs Casemere offers repair work to make garments look new with low prices and first-class sewing. Located next hallway to the Mar office at 305 Second St, she can be contacted for repairs and patching. Different ages listed for girls and boys and an address for Mrs Sioee.
Wedding Invitations and Ball Programs Offered at Mail Office
Advertises wedding invitations announcements calling cards ball invitations and programs at the mail office with ne at and elegant work at low prices. Also notes tailoring by Keller and styles in sailings and urges preparation for winter. Mentions Dr E Detchon anti diuretic sold by Noyes drug store Warren Pa for incontinence at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Matt
Riverside Fish and Co. Corner Streets Adverts Low Prices
Riverside fish business at Hickory and Third streets promotes pe and China wares. George Smith is manager with Kal Pace tied to low prices for via lase ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Fish and Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Kal Pace
China
Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Lindsey Held at Jamestown
The funeral for Mrs. Catherine Lindsey was held from her son R. J. Lindsey’s home at 367 Foote Avenue Jamestown on Friday morning November 12. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery Warren. Officiating were Rev. E. B. Patterson and Rev. W. P. Graham. Music by Mrs. Eudora Black Pardee and Miss Lillian Feather. Relatives served as bearers and many attended. The burial procession included family members traveling to Warren Pa with several out of town attendees from Spar tansburg Spar tanburg Bradford Oil City Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Arnold
Warren
Clara Arnold
Kane Republican
Nelson Greenland
Water Bayer
Emlenton
Oil City
E. W. Paarshall
Warren Public Library
Pennsylvania Commissioners of Fisheries
Pennsylvania Forestry Commission
Duluth News-Tribune
A. W. Ryan
G. H. Humason
A. M. Sherman
Jamestown
N. Y
Masons
Curtis
Ludlow
L. Rogers
The
Smethport
Kane
Rogers
Dunkirk
Board of Education
A.J. Lindsey
W. M
R. J
W. C. Lindsey
Chas. S. Morrison
Warren, Pa
W. M. Lindsey
R. J. Lindsey
Charles 8
F. R. Lindsey
Beav er auctioneer notes high stock prices in fall sales
Beaver auctioneer Mr Harry Rudler reports surprising prices at fall stock sales. At a Penn Line sale common dairy cows sold to 38.50, yearling heifers 28.50, and a 1100 to 1200 pound farm mare 86. Nearby Steamburg sale saw sheep bring 5.95 per head. The Courier says it feels like old times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
Harry Rudler
Beaver
Penn Line
Steamburg
Conneautville Courier
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Universal Remedy
Advertised cure claims to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any case not cured, urging readers to request testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Widow Acknowledges Payment From Keystone Benefit Society
Susan Na Wolford of Chicora Pa thanks the officers of the Keystone Benefit Society for paying the amount due under her late husband Abraham Wol ford’s certificate. The payment was made this day by Supreme Secretary U S Rogers of Warren Pa. The society, formed only a few months ago, had only one assessment paid. November 11, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Wolford
Keystone Benefit Society
U. S. Rogers
Warren
SusanNa Wolford
Chicora
Dixson's Grade Drug and Variet Store Ad
Old Reliable Dixson's Grade Drug and Variet Store on East Side offers a full stock of pure fresh drugs and family medicines at bottom prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
East Side
Laxa Tea Sold By Drug Stores For Digestive Ailments
A vintage advert claims Laxa Tea contains ten herbs each beneficial. It promises to cure billiousness and stomach and liver troubles. Sold by all druggists at 10 and 25 cents per package with a sample free.
Winter Excursion Tickets From Pennsylvania Railroad
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Co will sell excursion tickets to winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia North and South Carolina near Florida Cuba. Tickets at low rates with liberal return limits. Free illustrated book on winter resorts routes and rates available from ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Cuba
South American Nervine Promoted as Universal Cure
An advertisement touts South American Nervine as a miracle remedy for weak stomachs and broken nerves. It claims complete success with no failures and immediate relief, urging purchase from Hertzel and Saner, druggists, Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren
Warren's Comfort Cure Promised by Druggists
An advertisement touts Warren's remedy for comfort and ease in curing corn with guaranteed results. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists at 15 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Early pace racing notes and standout drivers in New England
The report highlights Miss Leota Elliott as Maine’s champion lady driver, Maud Ellingwood’s 2:25 Ellsworth pace win, and speed feats by Lady Anderson in Indiana and at Indianapolis. It notes King Chimes unlikely as a long campaigner, the New York market boosted by a new speedway end, and Alcidalia’s earnings of $14,950 across 1895 to 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stambov
Stambovich
Sl!s
Dircet
King Chimes
New York
Lady Anderson
Elwood
Ind
Indianapolis
Wells
Cherrycroft
Glen Moore Stock Farm
Alcidalia
New England
Miss Cora Phillips visits Putnamville amid family news
Putnamville notes include Miss Cora B. Phillips visiting her father for a few days and a school necktie party next Friday to raise funds for a school flag. Local events list a birthday party for Hiram Carr in Russell, and residents like Miss Bessie Foster returning from Bluffton with relatives for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnamville
Cora B. Phillips
N. Warren
Thompson
Hiram Carr
Russell
John Preston
Lander
Bessie Foster
Bluffton
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Advertises Rear of Mansion House
Penfield Carpet Cleaning promotes service in the rear of Mansion House with agents E. W. Sealy J. A. up and A. A. Davis & Co. 308 Second Street. Warren Steam Laundry and other listings offer prompt attention for orders left at their locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
J. A
Cea
Nsion House
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Rowland & Sons Sell Complete Stock of Paper
Warren firm W C Rowland and Sons offers a complete stock of paper at Exchange Block. New designs are being added to the line with the latest styles for customers to preview before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Abe
Warren
C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Miss Sill's Store Offers Mi Tea Sample
Miss Sill's store at Water presents Laxa Tea marketed as simple and thorough with guaranteed quality. Sold widely at 10 and 25 cents with sample free.
Rodgers Hoff man wedding notice in Jamestown
At Jamestown New York on November 12 1897 Harry Rogers and Miss Anna Hoffman both of North Warren Pennsylvania were married by Justice of the Peace E P Mahoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers — Hoffman
Jamestown, N. Y
E. P. Mahoney
J.P
Harry Rogers
Anna Hoffman
North Warren, Pa
Mrs A M Johnson obituary in No Clarendon Pa
Mrs A M Johnson aged 58 years died in No Clarendon Pennsylvania on November 15, 1897. Her death is noted in the local obituary records with the expected farewell notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Angelo Muscarro
Fifth Street
Burgess Steber
Ayes
Trushel
O’neil
Offerlee
Mead
Hill
Cable
Brann
Hegerty
Conenango Avenue
Conewango Township
Warrenborough
Keller
C. Smith & Son
Cree Kellar
CorpDs
Mam
Saas Zeanklin
Mall Ofice
Cameron County
C. D. Clawson
F. H. Wyman
Jason Marsh
Newton
George L. Tome
Margaret Morrison
Marjory Mead
Chas, Grannis
Union City
Florence Aiken
McKean County
Harrison Geer
Colorado
Mildred Johnson
Dora Akers
Manley
Everts
Nora Grannis
Daniels
M. Reeves
E. H. Jones
Irvington
Presbyterian Society
Good Templar’ S
James Richards
Corry
Perkins
Sturdevant
Erie
J. W. Hughes
Geo. H. Somers
Ti’ Route
Hamilton
Nelson J. Ault
J. M. McKean
Bert Caldwell
Columbus
Cora Putnam
James Damon
John Williams
Frank Scholton
Dewey Block
Christie
F. C. Howard
Allen & Johnson
Joe Perkins
J. D. Bantley
Tiona
Max Sill
Tonawanda
Hitt
Struthers Hotel
Warren Public Schools
Miss Field
Washington
Benj. F. Walker
Jacob Schuler
Germany
Josers F. Matt
Buffalo
C. P. Northrop
Carver House
Watsonville
Fehlman Bros
J. Dixson’s Grade Drug and Variety Store
A. Davis & Co
Tae
R. Sioee
Saitings
Carver Street
Winson
A. A. Davis & Co's
Miss Sill
Water
Stein-Bloch
Salyer
Clothiers
Liberty St
Kertcher's
Warren National Bank
Drredtors
Wm. D. Brown
J A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Sy Carylee
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
G. N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Hunter’s
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Dorset
Cresco
Water St
Jarvis
Manning
Clara
Robert H. Manning
California
Pittsburg
A. Ll Tn
Golden Gate
Iida
Jacksonville
Cipal
Srthens
the Warren Savings Bank
A.J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
L. BR. Freeman
A. J. Hazeltine
C. Sigel
T. O. Slater & CO
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