Community Notes Highlight Local Events and Meetings
Snow and a cold snap disrupt outdoor play while St Agnes Guild Warren Episcopal plans a doll sale for Christmas. The Library Hall hosts twenty four piece Syphony Orchestra in a new entertainment course with matinee. Trinity Memorial Church Opera and Esther cantata planned with local talent. Trinity Guild musicale draws 200 attendees net about 52 dollars. Epworth League marks seventh birthday at First M E with officers installed. A bill in equity filed against Equitable Aid Union alleges mismanagement and calls for a receiver.
Warren Town Council Seeks Sewer, Sidewalk, and Lighting Fixes
The November meeting reports sewer blockages on Jackson and unpermitted Laurel sewer work. Rockwell agrees to a six foot sidewalk on Poplar street with tree preservation. Laurel and Beech sidewalks need proper building, and South street opening is rejected. Refurbished Pleasant Bridge work, carpenters' bills paid, and oak plank bought for new floor. Debate over lighting costs and a three week adjournment funded by Councilman Mead. Also a curfew proposal for Warren to curb street crime among youth. A. A. Davis & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
Warren
Jackson Street
McLaughlin
Laurel Street
Rockwell
Poplar Street
Laurel and Beech
South Street
Marston
Market Street
High
Pleasant Bridge
Mead
Bryan
Messenger
Personal Acts and Local Updates in Warren Area
Hort Scuwine and a family moved to Tidioute. Mrs. C. H. Noyes started for Nashville on a month's relatives visit. Rupert MacKay has fever and then improved. Warren Lodge Odd Fellows represented at Philadelphia Grand Lodge by R. E. Gray. Mr. A. Morck ill but improving. Mrs. Bayer returned to Emlenton. Woman's Relief Corps social at Siegfried residence. Gov Hastings toured Warren en route to Erie Soldiers' Home trustees meeting. C. W. Stone left for Kansas to inspect a soldiers' home. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Allen hosted a card party. J. F. McPherson ill with kidney and bladder trouble. age makes recovery doubtful. Shakespeare Club met with Mrs. Sill. first act of Merchant of Venice read. Alton Mandolin and Guitar Club elected officers. Presbyterian Church ladies plan a Thanksgiving musicale. Wish for Geo H. Higgins to be U S District Attorney. Eben N. Ford Post inspection by A Secor noted. Relief Corps served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emlenton
Woman’s Relief Corps
J. M. Siegfried
Hickory Street
Gov. Hastings
Warren
Erie
C. W. Stone
Kansas
Pittsburg
Chicago
Warren Shakespere
G. W. Sill
W. H. Allen
Alton
Youngsville
Geo. H. Higgins
U.S
Homes Rise on East Side Await Spring Occupancy
Building activity continues on the East Side with G. Allen's new residence near Conewango Avenue and Division Street nearing roofing completion. John and Mrs Sanderson prepare to move into their Conewango Avenue home, while Mrs Bettis frames a two story house near the wire bridge. D W Beaty's Red Wood Street home hosts Will Crouse’s nearly finished two story frame, expected occupancy by January, and John Hamm joins others moving to new two story houses on Quaker Hill Road with several more planned for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Allen
Conewango Avenue
Division Street
John Sanderson
Bettis
Wire Bridge
D. W. Beaty
Redwood Street
Will Crouse
Warren Aid Society Reorganized Elects Officers
The Warren Aid Society was re organized last Monday with Mrs. O. C. Allen named president Miss Fannie Smith secretary and Mrs. M. W. Jamieson treasurer. Vice presidents were chosen from each church in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Relief
Warren Aid Society
0. C. Allen
Fannie Smith
M. W. Jamieson
Millinery and retail ads urge callers to visit shops
The page promotes Miss Sill's stylish millinery and Kertcher's Fall Millinery with low prices on hats gloves corsets and fancy goods. It also advertises discounts on a five dollar tan shoe at Allen Shoe Store and claims Dixson's Glade Drug and Variety offers a full range of household and personal items at unique East Side prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
Glade
Penn. Ave
Elm St
Miss Sill’s
Allen Shoe
Liberty St
Pleasant Township
Warren
Kerteher’s
War Ren Co Pomona Grange Fourth Quarter Meeting
The fourth quarterly meeting of War ren Co Pomona Grange No 10 will be at Youngsville Pa on Dec 3 and 4 1896. Agenda includes roll call minutes reports and debates on topics such as farming education and co operation with a Woman's Hour program and a fifth degree conferral. Master M W Bover and Secretary R J Weld will preside with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co. Pomona Grange
Youngsville
Ellen Siggins
W. A. Olmstead
Pomona Grange
John Shanley
Warren County
J. C. Lounsbury
B. F. W. Thorp
Warren Co
Otto Marker
A. B. Dakin
L. J. Johnson
Song
A. H. Instead
Geo. Woodside
Marion Blakley
Ann Siggins
A. S. Ransom
A. Franklin
Myrtle McCool
Dupree
Freehold Grange
C. B. Mix
Brokenstraw Grange
M. W. Bover
R. J. Weld
An Impressive Fall Millinery Sale at Kertchers
A long line forms as Kertcher showcases fall millinery, gloves, corsets and other fancy goods now on sale. Shoppers are invited to call and see the assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kertcher’s
Oil Prices and Local News From Warren Area
Oil sold at 1.17 and 1.27 dollars with local business notes from Warren county. Reports cover taxes, mobs, livestock sales, electric streetcars, a new burner agency, a theatre opening, election spending, factory payrolls, glycerine explosion, and fruit crop losses with prices and local outcomes.
Grange Benefit Meeting Draws Five Granges
The Grange Benefit meeting with Farmington Grange No. 839 on Thursday November 5 drew five Granges and featured a full program in the Grange spirit. Officers included Master G A Woodside Overseer James Elderkin Secretary Mrs Delemater Chaplain Mrs Elderkin Gatekeeper E Samuelson Assistant L Root Lady Assistant Mrs L Root Steward W Delemater. The next gathering will be with Elk Grange in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Lander
Farmington Grange
G. A. Woodside
James Elderkin
Delemater
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Rewards for Cure
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the Toledo firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The statement dated December 6, 1886, notes the internal remedy’s claims and distribution by J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Tgs
Lucas County
Aeos
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
A. D
J. Cheney & Co
Youths Companion previews 1897 features and authors
The Youths Companion outlines its 1897 program with presidential and cabinet coverage, new Congress, and contributions from Herbert Wilson Harmon Reed and Roosevelt. It promises serials, stories, sketches, and essays by Maclaren Kipling Crane Carnegie Abbott Nordica Schurz Warner and more. New subscribers get free delivery to 1897 and a colored four page calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert
Wilson
Harmon
Reed
Boston
Companion
Ian Maclaren
Rudyard Kipling
Stephen Crane
Andrew Carnegie
Theodore Roosevelt
Lyman Abbott
Lillian Nordica
Carl Schurz
Charles Dudley Warner
Burton Harrison
Companien
Columbus Ave
Mass
Pittsfield Cornet Band Presents Ned Turner Comedy Nights
Ned Turner and local talent will perform in Acocks hall Pittsfield on November 27 and 28. Doors open seven, curtain at eight, admission fifteen and twenty five cents. Support your home band with patronage and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Ned Turner
Acocks’ Hall
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending November 18 1896
A list of property transfers with buyers sellers and prices across Warren county towns including Warren Sugar Grove Tidioute Pine Grove and Columbus totaling numerous conveyances with values from 40 to 2600 dollars. Notable entries include Nelson to Johnson 550 and Moffat to Wetmore 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Nelson
Chas. C. Johnson
Sugar Grove
Viola H. Newell
Barbara M. Wenz
Warren
F. R. Weed
H. A. Jamieson
Elk
Maud M. Np
Emma Ee Wiliiaene
James Clark
Warren Saw
Same
Piso Co
Gottleib Haser
D. W. Beaty
John A. Hamm Warren
Patrick Bleusfield
L. D. Patterson
S.B. Wetmore
Cherry Grove
Martin Morgan
Ida B. Dove
Ira H. Johnson
Mary F. Stone
Pine Grove
Warren Hinckley
Ozro Vaneps
Columbus
Otro F. Vaneps
Alice
Record of the Year by the Warren W C T U
The Warren chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union reports a year of extensive outreach and service. They distributed over ten thousand pages of literature, supplied ministers with The Union Signal for a year, supported the Rouse Hospital with fruit and reading material, held jail evangelism, and sent bouquets to workers and the sick. They hosted a teachers' reception, provided a Physiological Journal to teachers, conducted monthly mothers meetings, and assisted with child care. Over 400 signed the temperance pledge at a Tracy temperance tent. They supported Armenian relief and Temperance Temple funds, earned $198.96 and spent $170.87, ending with a $28.09 balance. Two members died, and the group enters its 23rd year seeking new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Warren
Union Signal
Rouse Hospital
Jane Orr
Market Street
Tracy
Armenian Fund
Temperance Temple
Temperance Hospital
W. D. Brown
W. O. Martin
Pennsylvania Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Hastings
Governor Daniel H. Hastings issues a November 15 proclamation recommending November 26 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He urges suspension of labor, worship attendance, and charitable acts, praising divine providence and requesting blessings for peace prosperity and welfare of the nation and commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Cleveland
Commonwealth
United States
Daniel H. Hastings
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Seeley and Brittenberger wed in War ren date
In War ren on November 18, 1896, Earnest Seeley of Barnes Pa. married Alice Brittenberger of Chaffee Pa. by H S Perry J P. Also Phillips Delaney union at Frewsburg North Warren on October 28, 1896, Fred Phillips and Anna Delaney wed by Rev Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeley — Brittenberger
Warren
H.S. Perry
J. P
Earnest Seeley
Barnes
Alice Brittenberger
Chaffee
Phillies — Delaney
Frewsburg N
Mr. Gates
Fred Phillips
Anna Delaney
North Warren
Wanted Homes For Four Children Ad From Warren
WANTED Homes for two girls aged 6 and 8 and for boys aged 2 months 1 year 10 weeks and 11 years. Address ER N. Smith president of C A 8 Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. N. Smith
C. A
Warren
For Sale Estey Cabinet Organ At Low Price
Advertisement notes a near new Estey Cabinet Organ for sale at reduced cost with inquiries directed to the Matz office. Also promotes Fatt Millinery Gloves Corsets and Fancy Goods at Ertcher's with a large stock available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey
Matz
Ertcher’s
Local Correspondence and Visits Highlight Week
Miss Mona Birney recovers from a tear accident under Dr. N Davies care. Mrs J M McKean visits Sheffield relatives while Mrs Heany from Tidioute sees her parents here. Mrs J W Hughes leaves illness to visit Corry. Mrs Almon Babcock notes daughter Mrs Geo Somers with family. Henry Walters tours Kentucky stave mill prospects hinting moves. Mrs A E Sands visits from Meadville. D A V and P R R Co bridge stone work finishes this week. Supt Moon praises efficient Italian crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Birney
Warren
N. Davies
J. M. McKean
Sheffield
Heany
Birdie O’brian
Tidioute
J. W. Hughes
Corry
Almon Babcock
Yankeebush
Geo. H. Somers
Henry Walters
Kentucky
A. E. Sands
Meadville
Local notes from Chautauqua and Spring Creek November updates
Nov 17 reports show J S Barton visiting Lander with wife returning Monday. John Stanton family joined surprise birthday party for Hiram Karr at John Moll's. Rev Pugh began Kiantone meetings. Rev H S Thomas preached to full house. Several residents and visitors listed with travels and visits.Scarlet fever cases noted. See Jubilee by Republicans Nov 9 with torchlight procession. Ground snow on Nov 16. new neighbors Greely and Frisby. dime social for Luth church. many local movements and visits recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Barton
Chautauqua
Sunda
Lander
John Stanton
Russell
John Moll
H. S. Thomas
Ackley
Bertha Langworthy
Jamestown
H. P. Greenland
Warren
Fred Putnam
Wattsburg
J. Cowles
T. W
W. L. Riley
Congregational
S. S. Weed
William Baker
J. W. Baker
Obituary Notices From Warren Area Deaths
In Warren on Nov 18 1896 Mrs John Denzer aged 71 dies and funeral is set for Friday 2 30 P M from the Baptist church In Warren on Nov 12 1896 Mr Kiefer Wilkins Booth aged 66 dies and funeral was held last Sunday from his home with burial at Oakland He lived here almost forty years was a tailor and once employed by J K Ronne He was regarded as honest and kind leaving a wife and four children Local union No 10 J T A of A adopted resolutions expressing regret over his death Bishop Coleman E Bishop first editor founder of the Oil City Derrick died Nov 14 at Hydetown sanitarium He was born in Jamestown NY Jan 2 183 and learned the printer trade He edited the Jamestown Journal later worked for the Buffalo Express and other papers A bright writer and popular figure former six years invalid leaves a wife and three children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Garland
Arner
Lewis A. Arner
Tionesta
Prothone Arner
Forest County
Parker
Bessie
Will
Elma Parker
Nichols
Pittafield Tp
Edna
Philip Nichols
Humorous Snippets and Medical Ads From An 19th Century Page
A collage of quips on hair loss cures, chaperones, and castigation of cheap medicines, plus endorsements for Ayer's Hair Vigor and Sarsaparilla. Readers share testimonials about Chamberlain's remedy for diarrhoea, with editor H. Y. Gilingham praising its rapid relief and local sales listed by merchants Morris & Mullen and P. B. Canfield. The page ends with a pun about a caustic pen Scribe and a ruined digestive apparatus.
Sore Throat Quickly Cured by Pain Balm Claim
Mr J K Thomas of Uniondale Pa details how Chamberlains Pain Balm quickly cures sore throat in his family. He says it has effected speedy cures in every instance and is essential at home. The product also treats rheumatism sprains and bruises, sold at 25 and 50 cents by Morris Mullin Warren and P B Can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Thomas
Uniondale
Chamberlain
Morris & Mullin, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
Winter Excursion Tickets On Sale By Pennsylvania Railroad
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad will place excursion tickets to winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Cuba at low rates. The railroad offers illustrated resort booklets with routes and ticket rates free from ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Cuba
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Garments Made to Order by Jacob Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller offers new garments made to order at cost price. He bought a large lot of cloth at Sheriff sale and will make trousers for 4 to 5 dollars, suits from 18 dollars, and overcoats at very low prices. Goods limited, call soon at Second Street near Liberty, upstairs, Warren, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Warren
Blank Books Supplied by A A Davis & Co in County
A A Davis and Company Booksellers and Stationers advertise the only complete line of blank books in the county, offering a full stock of stationery items. The note highlights their exclusive supply of blank books for local customers and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
St. Agnes Guild
Warren Episcopal Church
W. W. Davis
Wm. Keegan
Noyes Drug Store
Trinity Guild
Radle
Reichert
Eugene Mitchell
Robertson
Charlie Crandall
Samuel 8. Doty
Epworth League
Warren League
M. E
E. F. Edmunds
Peter Peterson
Ralph Davis
Cora Myers
Minnie Billington
R. G. Chapel
Emma Davis
Carrie Muir
Owen Boylen
Titusville
Equitable Aid Union
Roger Sherman
New York City
New York
A. Secor
Eben N. Ford
Relief Corps
Allen Shoe Store
Kertcher’s Fall
Pomona
Woman’s Hour
Busy Reader
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Schellhammer & Son
L. M. Stewart
Bradford
Patrick Donahue
Johnsonburg
Beaver Township
Conneautville Courier
Nypano
McKean County
Pennsylvania
Buckeye
Hoosier
Ohio
A. A. Davis & Go
Irvington
Putnamville
Spring Creek
Greely
Frisby
Erick Anderson
Lutheran Church
Peterson
Esther Jones
Glade Run
Burya Brooks
Myrtie Mead
Carlisle
Devil
Ayer
Helen
Mamma
Helen Reflectivel
Far West
H. Y. Gilingham
The
Republican
Phoenixville
Morris & Mullen
Capes
Melton
Water St
W. Jarvis
W. Ih. Zuearn
New Beck Block
H. Hunter
Second St
Producer
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Cashier
Penn’a
England
Ireland
Land
Iron Passage
Livernool
von Steamshi
Liverpoolyeens
Antwerp
Bremen
Hamars
Gomer
Cenavita
Agen
Warren National Bank
Capital
N. Paemlee
F. E. Hertzel
Wim, D. Brown
A. Hertzel
G. N. Parmiee
Jerry Crary
N. P. Wheeler
D.W Beaty
C. Smith
Charles Schimmelfeng
A. T. Scofield
Charles Chase
Great Cash Grocery
Arbuckle
Waters Block
Postofice
the Pickett Hardware
Northwestern
Empire
Syracuse
Lumbermen’s
Housekeeper’s
Allen’s Shoe
Postoffice
the Warren Savings Bank
CERS
A. J. Weste Vie
O. W. Beaty
G. B.ensworth
L. B. Wood
Charles W. Stone
M. B. D Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
Freeman
A. J. Hazeltine
C. Sigel
Citizens Natl Bank
Myron Rare
David L. Gerould
M. Wee M. A. Myers
L. W. Dennison
D. W. Parshall
Jaa
Pat
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