Chestnut crop booms as shipments grow and local industry thrives
The Warren Chestnut crop this year is large with prices from 10 cents a quart to 3 dollars per bushel. Warren factories report brisk business with night work and about 250 checks used per payday. Entertainment tickets go on sale for YMCA and library fundraisers, six shows for 1.25 dollars. Company D received Springfield rifles and equipment from Harrisburg, signaling new gear for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Express
Struthers Iron Works
Harrisburg
Springfield
Rifle range scores by Company D on Oct 1 at 100 and 200 yards
Saturday October 1 scores from Company D range practice show shooters at 100 yards led by C J Gunning with 5 0. O E Dunham 4 4. B Chevalier 4 4. M Crate 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 5. E Wolcott 0 0 0 0 5 5. at 200 yards O J Gunning 4 4. A B Vera 0 0 0 0 0 5 3. C E Dunham 4 4. K M Andrews 4 3. J N Craft 3 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Gunning
O. E. Dunham
B. Chevalier
M. Crate
E. Wolcott
C. J. Donalson
J.T. Danforth
O. J. Gunning
A. B. Vera
C. E. Dunham
K. M. Andrews
J. N. Craft
Sixteenth Regiment Granted Sixty Day Furlough for Muster Out
War Department orders a sixty days furlough for the Sixteenth regiment to be mustered out, with Private Fred McGuckin confirming the action and Major Windsor and Warren telegrams noting the development. Washington news cites Secretary Alger stating six regiments will be sent home from Porto Rico, amid illness levels over 20 percent and three transports at Ponce ready to withdraw troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecGuckin
Warren
Windsor
War Department
Porto Rico
Washington
Buffalo Express
Alger
Island
Regt. U
Ponce
Improving Private Property At Warren Borough Council
The council moved to fund a private property wall on Public Way street with bids from John O’Hern and C A Ott. After debate the street committee was authorized to contract with Ott with bonds and sureties. The episode raises questions about officials serving the public rather than private interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Boro
Hill
Public Way Street
John O’hern
C. A. Ott
Rogers
Borchers
Smith
Ayes
Brann
Mead
Offerlee
Trushel
Noel
Cable
McKay
Hegerty
O’neil
Masterson
Capt
Street Committee
Ott
Messrs
Mead, Smith, Borchers and
Warren Items Chronicle Local Happenings and Death
Warren column summarizes deaths and arrivals including Clayton Damon of Columbus dying of typhoid in Porto Rico and J H DeFreese studying in Philadelphia. It notes engagements and weddings, church notices, local business moves, a fire near Sugar Grove, a new dog kennel in Titusville, and progress on Warren high school and building projects.
Real estate transfers for week ending October 5 1888
Weekly list of property conveyances across several towns including Conewango Glade Warren Farming ton and Sugar Grove. Notable transfers include George W Rathbun to Mary Ball for 2600 dollars and Catharine Halter to James L Hall for 2900 dollars with numerous deeds at low values and one thousand dollar transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bean
Carrie
Berkheimer
Mead
David W. Means
Glade Run
M. E.charch
Jane P. Morrison
Ashbel W. Morrison
Deerfield
A. BE. Adams
Wm. W. Cook
Pine Grove
Eva P. Stewart
T. E. Cook
Conewango
Mary E. Shugart
Elizabeth Fish
Grand Valley
Samuel Mann
Thilda Swanson
Sheffield
J. E. Houghnot
R. L. Gardner
Farmington
Eliza Ann Gregg
P. P. Putnam
Farming Om
Emma Gardner
N Coppie
E. R. Thomas
Tidioute
John B. Myers
Marion L. Goodwill
Eldred
John A A. Gustafson
Robtee Et al
Warren
W. E. Underwood
James Farr
Clarendon
Reuben Stewart
Nelson Preston
W. Kerney
John R. Kerney
Triumph
Thos. Sibb
Oil Boom Expands in Western New York Fields
Bradford dispatch reports Pennsylvania oil at 1.02 dollars per barrel with Tiona oil at 1.12 in Warren county. Vandalia district near Allegany sees several new wells and lighter Pennsylvania oil at 2.25 dollars per barrel for heavier lubricants. Drilling costs vary from 800 to 900 dollars in shallow pools to about 2,000 in other fields. Western New York emerges as a rising petroleum producer.
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Bradford
Buffalo Express
Pennsylvania
Warren County
State Line
Chipmunk
Allegany
Vandalia
Oneville
Carrollton
Rice Brook
New York
The Fair Weathered a Weekend Event and Criticism
The fair enjoyed delightful weather and strong worker support but low cash receipts. About four thousand attended Thursday with speeches by Mr. Sibley and others, while Friday drew around 300 as Dr. Swallow and Volney B. Cushing criticized Republicans. The directors hope for better turnout and continued support.
Derrick Notes September Oil Production Rise Under 600 Barrels
The Derrick reports September oil output rose from August by less than 600 barrels while prices stayed above the dollar mark for over a month, spurring significant new work and operations unseen in over a year. Wildcatters remain active though few major strikes occur and drilling continues in lighter territories. Court duties are led by Judge Criswell with many cases continued or settled, including J A McCormick vs Saml McAuley decided for the plaintiff, and M Lour vs Thomas Conway nearing finish. A high school visit yesterday saw about thirty students take their first lesson in commercial studies.
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Criswell
J. A. McCormick
Sam’l McAuley
M. Lour
Thomas Conway
Commercial Ay
W C T U State and National Conventions Planned
The W C T U state convention meets in Reading from October 13 to 18. The national convention gathers in St. Paul, Minnesota from November 11 to 16 at The People's Church, which seats 3,000. A one and one third fare is secured for travel.
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Reading
National
St. Paul
Minn
People’s Church
U. S
Yesiadarw
U.S
Tidioute Elects Kemble President and Thompson Secretary
The Tidioute bicycle club approves Will Kem ble for President and Ray Thompson as Secretary Treasurer. The secretary will call on members on business. In Sugar Grove the M E church welcomes Pastor Rev Ginader for the year. The Smith family fifth annual reunion met September 15 at Mrs Myra Lewis’s home.
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Tidioute
Tidioute Bicycle Club
Will Kemble
Ray Thompson
Sugar Grove
M. E. Church
Ginader
Smith
Myra Lewis
Plucky Bradford Boy Wounded in Coomo Opera Story
The New York World recounts Private George W. Whitlock of Company C, 16th Pennsylvania, an 18 year old who was wounded by a Mauser bullet paralysing his right leg. He refused anaesthesia, insisted on witnessing his operation, and left with crutches after a swift recovery while whistling and singing. Also described are the Parques circus feats at the Warren County Fair with high wheel grace and dangerous safety riding.
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Women’s Home Missionary Society
Presbytery of
Erie
Titusville
Warren’s Church
N. C. Allen
A. G. Mease
J. E. Wheeler
Bettis
Dwight Cowan
Weaver
Stoneham
Lady Warren Lodge
Rebekah
John Sill
A. J
S. H. Davis
Sill
G. H. Humason
Lincoln Avenue
M. E
Pittsburg
Com
Humason
Warren
Duluth
Harry Bodine
Co. C, 16Th Regt
Ponce
Porto Rico
Bradford Star
Simpson
Bodine
New York World
Bradford
Coomo
George W. Whitlock
Co. C
16Th
Pennsylvania Regiment
St. Peter’s
Brooklyn Hospital
Whitlock
Paradise Alley
Doc
Dr. Rushmore
Pennsylvania
Warren County Fair
Warren couples wed in October ceremonies in multiple towns
In Warren facing Oct 4 1896 Earl D Bartlett wed Mabel Cogswell at the bride’s home. The pair planned a trip to New York and will reside on Conewango Avenue after Dec 1. Other marriages include Jerry Young of Sheffield Pa to Lena Rossell of Warren Oct 1 1898 and M S Guth of Warren to Margaret E Schieck of Erie Oct 5 1898, plus Clarence Seekins of Russell Pa to Anna E Rogers of North Warren Sept 21 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett—Cogswell
Warren
F. A. Cogswell
E. F. Edmonds
J. W. Smith
Earl D. Bartlett
Mabel Cogswell
New York
Conewango Avenue
Young—Rotsell
J. P. Burns
Jerry Young
Sheffield
Lena Rossell
GuTh—ScHieck
Erie
Mr. Hodge
M. 8. Guth
Margaret E. Schieck
Seekins—Rogers
Jamestown
N. Y
E. P. Mahoney
J. P
Clarence Seekins
Russell
Ae Anna E. Rogers
North Warren
Obituaries and War Casualty Remembrances
Obituaries note the deaths of Philip Beisecker Hector McLean Christian Wall and T H Lubold with burial details. Lubold a 21 year old from Warren County served in Co I 16th Pennsylvania Vols wounded at Coamo Porto Rico and died after illness. The notice includes a testimonial about catarrh and a promotion for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Township
Warren Co
Lubold
Coamo
Porto Rico
Brooklyn
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Five day tours to Gettysburg and Washington offered by Pennsylvania RR
The Pennsylvania Railroad arranges two five day personally conducted tours from Buffalo Erie Pittsburgh and intermediate points to Gettysburg and Washington on October 17 and November 7. Round trip with Pullman berth hotel and battlefield drive priced at 25 dollars from Buffalo area and 21.50 to 25 from various listed stations with return validity to Oct 27 and Nov 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buffalo
Erie
Pittsburg
Gettysburg
Washington
Battle Field
Suspension Bridge
Rochester
Syracuse
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Elmira
Erie and Corry
Williamsport
Altoona
B. P. Fraser
Buffalo District
N. Y
E. S. Harrar
Thos. E. Watt
Western District
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Republican Meeting at Chandlers Valley October 8
Republican gathering set for Saturday evening in Chandlers Valley with speakers Wm E Rice D A Arird from Warren and A J Lannes editor of the Wart Land Jamestown NY C D Crandall will be assisted by the Warren county glee club All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandlers Valley
Wm. E. Rice
D. A. Arird
Warren
A. J. Lannes
Jamestown
D. Crandall
Warren County Glee Club
Railroad offers excursion tickets for Christian Endeavor convention
The Pennsylvania R R Co announces excursion tickets for the Christian Endeavor State Convention in Harrisburg from October 4 to 6. Tickets available October 3 to 6, valid for return until October 10 from Pennsylvania points, at single round trip fare for card order holders. Obtain card orders via the nearest transportation agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Christian Endeavor
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Local advertising and curious historical notes in Warren column
A collage of ads and brief items appears including wallpaper by W C Rowland & Sons in Warren, tailored clothes by Jacob Keller, Feinman Bros. ads, a Detch anti diuretic note, druggist Hertzel & Saner, and several historical snippets about Santiago deaths, Maine explosion figures, and a French farmer’s hereditary death case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Maine
Tacoma Ledger
France
Palace de l’Industrie
Paris
Brouardel
Etampes
Typhoid Fever Case Prompt Sparks Consulting Idea
A dialogue shows a medical professor and student debating treatment. The student hesitates then proposes consulting the professor first, an idea seized with a sudden flash of insight, prompting a humorous exchange about early input.
Humiliating Affection Cited By Plain Dealer Reporter
A Cleveland Plain Dealer account notes a man badly cut up transported by ambulance, prompting a respondent to reflect on harsh behavior about her stature and the day’s circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fixture of the party sparks with forty years of speeches
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a veteran party speaker described as a lasting fixture. The quip compares him to a gas fixture, highlighting decades of public addresses and steady presence within the political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Library Hall
Public Library
A. A. Davis & Co
F. R. Scott’s
Monck & Kirberger
Sar
Tiona
Grace Davis
G. F. McNirr
Racine
Wis
Warren Garden
W. T. Davidson
Augusta
J. H. Defrees
University of Pennsylvania
Clayton Damon
Columbus
16Th Regimental
A. F. Peterson
University of Rochester
Ida L. Howard
J. H. Fuellhart
D. M. Howard
Market Street
J. H. Mitchell & Co
James T. Brennan
Tionesta
Third Street
Norman Davies
Greene Clark
Exista Thomas
Boss
Thomas
Old Homestead
Jackson Run
Conewango Township
Warren Commandery 63
Knights Templar
Apjt
Corbin
Hulings
Penna
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pennsylvania State College
States
Venezuela
Geo. L. Craft
L. B. Grindley
C. R. Siegfried
W. P. B. Lockwood
W. X. McCollin
Ep. Clemmons
Mr. Clemons
Supt
Ahdey
Beck & Son
R. Taggart
Secunty
Aaron Een
Mar
Ae Ag Bea
Omaha
Kansas City
Erie R. BR
Omaha Exposition
F.H. Garfield
Erie R. R
Beisecker
Philip Beisecker
Jacob Keller
Aaron Lubold
Theodore Herbert Lubold
Co. I, 16Th
Pa. V
Wuls
Fehlman Bros
T WantEp
State
Anson H. Russell
Akron
W. C. Rowland & Sons
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Clotaes
Jake
China
E. Detchon
Hertzel & Saner
Kirberger & Morck
G. G Barton
Brownsville
Castoria
The
Geo. Ball Clothing Co
Young
Fifth Avenue
GEO, Ball Clothing Company
Aznen
New England
Washington Star
Market Report
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Iness Market
Minnesota
City
Brandywine
Western
C.i.f. Buffalo
F.o.b
C.i.f
C. C.i.f
Buffalo Provivion Warker
Graham
East Buffalo
Timothy
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank of
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CNECK
Penn’a
D. L. Gerould
Dulits
Yates
Cnet
Waters
O. F. Hoffman
E. T. Hazeltine
Mam
First National Bank
Banking House
Sram
Saather National Banks
State of
County
F. K. Russell
F. K. Russ
Cashier
Down
Perry Dor Clark
J.B. Eppy
F. A. Hall
C. H. Hunter & Son
Roc
Iery
Warren National Bank
Eport
Sha
Sue Fram
Eves En
Semerans
Couty
Miertae Coes
Amet Batik
Knwkone
Riverside Fish and Cyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
O.h.hunter & Son
W. Jarvis
Water St
Cresco
T. O. Slater & CO
Water Street
Capital
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Bea A. Senhold
Nelson P. Wheeler
G.N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
G. N. Parmlee
H. A. Jamie
F. E. Hertzel
Ary
E. W. Sealy
Matt
Bears
Draggiste
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C. A. Peterson
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