Local Warren notes cover fairs, racing and town events
The Warren column reports Straw hats in demand and oil closing at 64 percent. It notes upcoming theater shows The White Slave and The Tide of Fortune, a Monday court session with As sociates Brown and Merritt, and a reopened rink with crowds. A $1,000 sale fixtures a Cal Arthurs colt to D H Siggins, plus local business moves and upcoming races at Warren Driving Park. It mentions a Supreme Court outcome, frost, a Chautauqua group meeting, and church receptions for Rev Painter and Rev Bignell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Merritt
Cal. Arthurs
Pittsfield
D. H. Siggins
Warren Price
M. Mead
White Slave to Play at Library Hall Next Friday
Warren residents will see Bartley Campbell’s The White Slave at Library Hall next Friday evening with a new local production following the earlier performance of A Pair of Kids. Critic quotes praise from the New York Democrat calling the drama a sympathetic peak with beautiful scenery and a first rate cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Bartley Campbell
Warren
N. Y. Democrat
Kit
Red Devil’s Island
Eugene Jepson
Jepson
Fanny Davenport
People’s Theatre
Wheeling Register
Notable In Town and District Weiry Personal Notices
Ed Hayes of Buffalo visits M Mead's. Judge Scofield expects Washington trip around Oct 22. Mrs Wetmore returns from Virginia. F D Reeves of Lincoln, Neb., in town. H Evans of Tidioute visits with Texas-born brother. J J Marsh of Titusville dies Sept 30 in 60th year. Poet Will Carleton to lecture Oct 23 in Library Hall. B F Bynd of Pittsburg examines land and oil interests. O H Hunter visits by brother S D Hunter from Colorado. Carrie Stebbins returns to Clinton, N Y. Alva Mann thanks contributors for photographs. further photos to Soldier's Home, Erie. Mrs Sonne of Water Street burned by gas explosion. Commissioners Crocker Putnam Clinton travel to Harrisburg Oct 6 convention. Prof August Merck on eye tour, returns for Oct 20 wedding business. Officer Robert Foster visits Titusville to meet unknown sister born after he left Ireland. Marriage: Luther Amann and Lillie Stahley wed in Jamestown, N. Y. Ladies planning WCTU convention at Tidioute. YWCTU delegates named. E B Frew goes to Pittsburg for brokerage. Warren office managed by Brann and Walker. Family remains.
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Chautauqua
Warren
Hickory Street
Town Hall
Struthers Hose
Struthers Iron Works
Carver House
M. E. Church
Painter
Bignell
Eau Claire
Wis
Rev
Fredonia
J. J. Marsh
Titusville
Warren County
Will Carleton
Library Hall
American Commercial College
B. F. Bynd
Pittsburg
This
Forest
H. Hunter
S. D. Hunter
Greeley
Colorado
Alva Mann
Erie
Peter Sonne
Water Street
West End
Crocker
Putnam and
Clinton
F. A. Cogswell
Harrisburg
August Merck
Utica
N. Y
Fred
Washington
Robert Foster
Robert
Ireland
America
Jamestown
Luther Amann
Lillie Stahley
Tidioute
Mesdames A. B. Miller
L. D. Wetmore
A. Gerould
C. M. Snyder
D. I. Ball
M. Waters
Reese
Horton
Jane Orr
Alden
E.G. Wood
J. A. Fichenberg
E. Beach
Cole
Minnie Davies
Jennie Taylor
E. B. Frew
Messrs
Henry Brann
Cap” Walker
Frew
City meeting notes address street repairs and lamplighting
Last night October 4 a monthly meeting was held with most members present. Key items include repairs to Fifth street extension, Island road, and head of Market, attention to bicycle and speeding issues on business streets, and requests to contact Supt. Thayer about the law. The gas lighting system prompted a debate over a new lamp lighter, with A C Lacy temporarily kept on for one month. Bills for street work sewer repairs and patrol services were approved or referred to committees.
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Messrs
F. M. Knapp
August Merck
Island Road
Head of Market
Thayer
Fifth Street
Market Street
Silsby Co
Conewango Bridge
West End
A. C. Lacy
MacKay
Mr. Lacy
Lacy
S. G. Ward
Dr. Whitcomb
Med
A.C. Ee Se
Struthers, Wells & Co
Thos. Walsh
Paul Fox
SANG
D. Batchellor
Stone
H.S. Thomas
Cement, &c
A. Carroll
G. W. King
C. Smith
Davis & Co
W. Gaslight Co
J.C. Utter
Foster
S. W. Cogswell
S. H. Briggs
Telephone Co
Schellhammer& Lesser
G. W. Cogswell
Bradford Eyes Booth Visit After Theatre Season Glimpse
The note reports Bradford paying a $1,800 guarantee to bring Booth for a one night stop as part of a bustling theatre season. It cites Mr. Kerr backing the claim and mentions Emma Abbott Haverly and Clara Morris drawing audiences in other cities while Bradford awaits a U T C Co road visit.
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Bradford
Clara Morris
Titusville
Emma Abbott
Cork
Haverly
Bristol
Booth
Kerr
An Old Settler Gone
Thomas Slone of Russellburg died last Sunday October 3 1886 in his 91st year. He remained well until the Thursday before his mind and body failed and the end came Sunday. He came to the County early and was perhaps the oldest man among us. A fuller notice will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Slone
Russellburg
Laundry and Dye Works Seeks Local Customer Trust
J L Pierce proprietor Warren Steam Dyeing Scouring and Laundry announces readiness to perform all work in first class shape. He employs only first class workmen and guarantees satisfaction or no charge. Goods sent by mail or express receive careful attention and charges on packages over five dollars will be paid. Correspondence solicited.
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J. L. Pierce
Warren
Second St
P. S
Pierce
Best white flour sale at Boss Grocery
Boss Grocery offers white wheat flour at 1.25 per sack while the boots and shoes HQ remains at C. P. Norriror's merchants continue to operate from the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Grocery
Boots and Shoes
C. P. Norriror’s
Keystone Clothing Co Fall Overcoat Sale
For boys a good fall overcoat in light and dark mien at the Keystone Clothing Co. Save money and groceries by buy of me. P. Henry, Grocer.
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Keystone Clothing Co
P. Henry, Grocer
Sanford Pierce invites for a dance at his Tiona hotel
Sanford Pierce of the Tiona House invites lovers of dancing to a ball at his hotel next Friday evening Oct 8. Whitaker of the Venango Spectator fished Conneaut Lake last week promising a big fish story. he had the boy with a hickory pole booked four days ahead.
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Sanford Pierce
Tiona
Whitaker
Venango Spectator
Conneaut Lake
H. M. Burns
Farmington and Busti
Remains of Opera House Stand as Rebuilding Debate Rages
Oct. 2 report notes the burned Opera House ruins remain intact with no action yet on rebuilding. Performances drew crowds while open, and residents hope for revival. Social notes include Gust A. Johnson and Amelia Quist's Oct 6 wedding plans and local political chatter about a Democratic Assembly candidate and a controversial treasurer nominee Gus Anderson.
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Gust A. Johnson
Amelia Quist
Assembly
Scott Stock
Gus Anderson
Democracy
Local notes from Pittsfield October update on residents
Pittsfield notes report Mrs. Arthur Mandell seriously ill, S. M. Reynolds moving to town, W E Stright visiting with daughter Mrs Ott Pettit in Mercer County, and a small crowd at Whitney's hall. D F Dalrymple returns from a Dakota Minnesota trip. Gus Anderson’s treasurer candidacy drew mixed reactions amid strong critique of his qualifications.
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Arthur Mandell
Fontie Ford
S. M. Reynolds
Scranton
W.e.stright
Ott Pettit
Mercer County
Whitney's Hall
D& W. F. Dalrymple
Dakota
Minnesota
Warren County
Annual Meeting of Warren County W C T U in Tidioute
The Warren County W C T U holds its annual gathering in Tidioute on October 5 and 6 with devotional sessions led by Mrs. C M Snyder Major Geo A Hilton presiding at various points. Delegates reports and committee work are scheduled along with addresses by Mrs. N P Wheeler and others.
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W.C.T. U
Warren County
Tidioute
C. M. Snyder
N. P. Wheeler
A. B. Miller
Warren
A. Gerould
James Culbertson
Irvine
Geo. A. Hilton
Youngsville
E. Beach
M. A. Cole
J. H. Jackson
R. Taggart
Stanley
West Spring Creek
C. Lott
North Warren
Wm. Clark
Irvington
Judge Brown
Berry
F. Rexford
Sugar Grove
M. C. Reeser
Chautauqua Lake Railroad Formed Across Falconer to Westfield
In Jamestown a consolidation of Falconer & Jamestown, Jamestown & Mayville, and Mayville & Westfield railroads creates the Chau tauqua Lake Railroad. R. N. Marvin is president and John C. Williams is vice president and manager. Grading starts at once with winter work to continue. the line aims to run by May 1, 1887, vying for lake passenger traffic next season.
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Jamestown
Falconer
Mayville
Westfield
Chautauqua Lake Railroad
R. N. Marvin
John C. Williams
Cleveland
D. H. Post
Eugene Fay
Boston
C. E. Jones
F. E. Gifford
John Cadwell
Willis Tew
A. N. Broadhead
Eric L. Hall
Francis B. Brewer
Reuben G. Wright
E. A. Skinner
Wm. M. Barnum
New York
E. B. Phillips
Warren fair visitors critique track layout at Corry show
Representatives from Warren report the fair’s displays are all inside the race track forcing spectators outside to view races. They contrast the town’s natural advantages with foreign fairs and note visitors, including Scott and Mackey, praise some displays while joking about babies and a balloon versus a band of Indian warriors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Allen
Henry Brace
Burgess Morck
W. W. Wilbur
George P. Orr
Jacob Baldensperger
Ham Hill
Warren
Corry Fair
Messrs
Scott and
Mackey
Fine Wallpaper and Decor At N K Wendelboe Store
A vivid display of wallpaper paint and oil cloth decorates N K Wendelboe’s Liberty street shop. Visitors are invited to see Nick for top quality artist materials and down to cost pricing on many items. Also featured is the Mantel Bed offered by Peter GRRENLUND, saving space with a mantel like design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Wendelboe
Liberty Street
Nick
Peter Grrenlund
Children’s Suits at Keystone Clothing Store
A wide assortment of boys and girls suits is showcased at the Keystone Clothing Store. Shoppers can select styles ranging from casual to formal for upcoming school events and family occasions.
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Keystone Clothing Store
Harrisburg School Arbor Day Set for Oct 28
E. E. Higbee, Supt of Public Instruction, designates Thursday October 28 as School Arbor Day. He notes about 100,000 trees shrubs and vines were planted last spring and he expects more this fall across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Higbee
Supt. of Public Instruction
Harrisburg
White Cross League Resolutions In Memoriam
The society records heartfelt sorrow over the death of Charles L. Robinson and expresses sympathy to his relatives. A copy of the resolutions will be entered in minutes and sent to the bereaved parents with requests for publication. Also includes local advertisements for groceries and footwear from Warren dealers.
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White Cross League
Charles L. Robinson
L. A. Dinsmoor
Cras. Peterson
David Schermerhorn
Upholstering offered for parlor furniture and drapery
M. C. Holmes announces upholstery services at 218 Hickory Street opposite Carver House. He offers first class repair and custom work on parlor furniture lounges and drapery coverings with latest samples available.
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Hickory Street
Carver House
M. C. Holmes
New Hickory Street Fish Market Opens with Extras
C M Jamieson opens a fish market on Hickory street and will offer cigars and tobacco fruits oysters and fresh fish daily. Fine poultry a specialty. Best Warsaw salt 90 cents per barrel at Boss Grocery. Corkscrew suits priced at $10 equal to $15 elsewhere. Keystone Croraine Co. water white oil 10 cents per gallon at Boss Grocery.
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Boss Grocery
Warren
City Market
Hickory Street
Joan Laurier
C. M. Jamieson
Warsaw
Merchant Tailoring and Fall Cloths at Keystone Clothing
Full line of Fall Cloths available at Keystone Clothing Co with measure service. Oneida Market Peckham Plows touted as best in world, sold at Spinner's No 234 Diamond Ock. Theodore Messner offers flour at $1 25.
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Merchant Tailoring
Keystone Clothing Co
Peckham
Wate Spinner’s
Diamond Ock
Theodore Messner’s
Local Ads Offer Atlas Subscriptions and Help Wanted
We continue to furnish the Mart and the new Family Atlas of the World at a low price of $2 in advance. The Atlas is valued at $2 and sold only at this rate in Warren county. Also advertised are tin roofing and plumbing by William Spinner with satisfaction guaranteed. A job notice seeks a smart young man 16 to 20 to clerk in a grocery, P. O. Box 446.
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Warren County
William Spinner
Wanrep
P. O
Warren County General Election Notice 1886
High Sheriff I R A Love issues the Warren County General Election notice for November 2 1886. Voters choose Governor Lieutenant Governor Auditor General Secretary of Internal Affairs Congress at large and local state and county offices across numerous boroughs and townships with designated polling places and voting by tickets.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I. R. A. Love
Warren
Waren
Auditor General
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Congress
Pennsylvania
Erie
Venango
State Senate
Warren Co
Warren C
Warren Academy
Bell Bros Grand Opening Tall: 1886 Warren stock of dry goods sale
Bell Bros announces a grand opening sale for Saturday October 2 1886 featuring a large stock of dry goods in Warren and nearby counties. The ad touts direct purchasing from manufacturers and jobbers to offer low prices on dress goods silks velvets cloaks shawls and carpets with extensive selections and special bargains.
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Warren
Wales
Jamestown Goods
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Neill
Freeman
Supreme Court
Ed. Hayes
Buffalo
M. Mead’s
Scofield
Ginia
F. D. Reeves
Lincoln
Nebraska
S. H. Evans
Texas
Carrie Stebbins
Judge King
Mantila
Eadliuue
C. P. NorryHrop
Oneida
Thropore Messner’s
Kinzua
Joseph T. Barton
Columbus
Fen
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Pa
Franklin Street
Wilkesbarre
Ellen M. Watson
Smithfield Street
Sheffield
Wendelboe
Pearl Mills
C. P. NarrHror
Cc. P. Henry
Grocer
New Fish Market
Keystone Croraine Co
the Mail and Atlas
God Save the Commonwealth
Clarendon
Brown Hose
Conewant
Warren Borough
Elk
Lounsberry
Mead
Clarendon Chapel
Pleasant
A. H. Barnes
Pine Grove
Lane’s Hotel
Freehold
Lottsville
Geo. Cady
Brokenstraw
John Siggins
Spring Creek
School House
Yeager’s
Deerfield
Shaw’s Hotel
Sterling Green
Limestone
Ralston Hill
South West
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Eldred
John Gerow
Glade
Glade City
Sugar Grove House
Corydon
Joseph McCollister
J. L. Acocks
Cherry Grove
Vandergrift City School House
West's Corners
Farmington
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West Corners
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Novick
Justices of the Peace
United States
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Robt. E. Pattison
R. A. Love
Sheriff's
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Franklin, Pa
T. Bach
G. W. Brockway
Garland
Harriet Shoup
Franklin
Arnold
George Arnold
Slone
Russell
Thos. Stone
Knapp
Warren Insane Hospital
Maggie Knapp
W. A. Knapp
Ofiakm
King and Embalming CO
T. W. McNett
Muyerees
Fith Street
Borough of
Hickory and
Hazel Sts
Boro
A. W. Morck
C. H. Meacham
Warren Savings Bank
Arren, PA
L. F. Watson
8. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
Cashier
O. H. Hunter
A. J. Hazeltine
M. B. Dunham
L. R. Freeman
B. Nesmith
Jas. Clark
Richmond
Stafford & Co
Young Men’s Association
Boynton Furnace
Barstow
Denmark
IVEY
P.S
Washington St
Cor. E. Eagle, Buffalo, WN. Y
Struthers
Ron
Tvarroom
Knapp & Cable
J. HW. Mitchell & Co
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Hartford
Phoenix
Home
Howard
N.Y
Sagar
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London & Globe
England
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Lancashire
American
Philadelphia
Union
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Mutual Benefit Life
New Jersey
National Life
Vermont
Mutual Life
Traveler’s Life & Accident
Beaty Block
Warren, Pa
Bell Bros
O. H. Hunter & Son
A. A. Davis & CO
Warren, Penn
A. Siegel & Sons
the Times
P. Greenland
Episcopal Church
Mammoth Furniture
P. Greenlund
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