Warren Mail notes and local ads from 1889 edition
The Warren Mail reports a damp, unsettled spell and an early winter forecast from readers. It notes Sunday evening Episcopal services start at seven and highlights local ads for A A Davis Co, Northrop shoes, Patterson’s linen, and Coleman's greenhouse. The piece mentions Clarion State Normal School gaining fifty percent fall term attendance and a farm signs column predicting a tough winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Northrop
State Normal School
Clarion
Warren
E. V. Coleman
Liberty Street
G. R. Starr
Personal mentions fill Warren town with visitors and travels
Will Allan visited from Hickory to reconnect with friends. Herbert Taft and family from Montgomery N Y are visiting his mother. Mrs Monroe Hall and children went to Philadelphia to visit relatives. James Pinks in Warren with an insane patient for Clarion Co Hospital. Albert Kirberger and niece Augusta head to New York for a German winter via Paris Amsterdam Diesbaden. Knights Templar from Warren attend Washington. Justice Maultby reports a stabbing victim slowly recovering. Henry J Danforth to Chicago as Muir Refining agent. Mrs Geo H Dunham dies in Pleasantville and funeral held in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Allan
Hickory
Herbert Taft
Montgomery, N. Y
Monroe Hall
Philadelphia
James Pinks
Clarion Co
Warren
A. M. Kent
Judge Wetmore
Norfolk
Jamestown Democrat
Albert Kirberger
Augusta Kirberger
New York
Germany
Paris
Amsterdam
Diesbaden
Knights Templar
Washington
Hepburn
Nelson Moore
Hon
C. C. Thompson
James Cable
W. C. Watson
N. K. Wendlebee
Wm. Keegan
Jacob Keller
Willis Cowan
Justice Maultby
Grand Valley
Mr. Plummer
Bailey
Rouse Hospital
Fuellhart
Fradenburgh
Franklin
M.E. Church
R. S. Holmes
Presbyterian Church
Henry J. Danforth
Chicago
Muir Refining Co
Danforth
Geo. H. Dunham
Pleasantville
M. B. Dunham
Oakland Cemetery
Wanted Timber Delivery and Classified Ads
Wanted two million feet of Round Hemlock Timber to be delivered in the Spring. Address S C Williams 9061 East Liverpool Ohio. For Sale billiard and pool tables with fixtures A Wirz Warren Pa. Salvation Warter by a lady of experience as Housekeeper under stands cooking and willing to assist with the work. Good reference Address Box M Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Williams
East
Liverpool
Ohio
A. Wirz
Warren, Pa
Salvation Warter
Warren
Road Laws and Tolling Rules From Warren County Pamphlet
J H Donly of Warren has printed a lecture on roads from 1888, detailing Warren county road laws. It covers watering troughs with funding limits, shade tree planting incentives, spacing rules, and penalties for firing near king's highways. The pamphlet notes the act from April 9 1760 remains apparently in force in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Donly
Warren
Farmington Centre
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Gas rate hike prompts consumer backlash in Warren
The Penna. Gas Co. raised fuel gas prices in Warren by about thirty three percent, pushing consumer costs fifteen percent above wood and coal. The company cites dwindling well supply, but the public questions the justification and calls for united action to press for concessions or revert to alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna. Gas Co
Warren
Gas Co
Patterson's carries Starlight Yarn Sonora Saxony and more
A. A. Davis & Co. advertises school books for the county and Geo. H. Davis' Drug Store offers prescriptions and fresh drugs of all descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlight Knitting Yarn
Sonora Saxony
Pattterson’s
Davis’ Drug Store
Beaty of West Hickory Dies After Long Career in PA
David Beaty born 1811 in Homewood Beaver County Pennsylvania rose from modest beginnings to wealth through petroleum ventures. He married Abigail Mead in 1843 and joined the Presbyterian church after years of hard work in Tionesta Creek West Hickory and Warren. He died October 3 1889 at nearly 78 with two sons and their families surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Beaty
Homewood
Beaver Co
William
Mary Beaty
Newburgh
N. Y
Kiantone
Tionesta Creek
Sheffield
Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
Mr. Beaty
Warren
Jesus Christ
Presbyterian Church
H. Warren, Pa
Gas price rise spurs debate in Warren and towns
Directors of the Pennsylvania Gas Co. vote a 25 percent monthly rate increase effective Nov. 1 1889 for Warren Corry Erie and Jamestown New York. A meter system will charge 21 24 or 25 cents per thousand feet with 10 percent early payment discounts and free meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Warren
Corry
Erie
Jamestown
N. Y
Penn’a Gas Co
Good chance to represent a reliable firm with stock warrants
Advertisement offers a year round position with no capital or experience needed to represent Reuben Luetchford & Co. Nurserymen Rochester NY. Fifty two work weeks per year, good weekly pay, write for terms and secure a territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Luetchford & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Elk County Teachers Institute to Begin Week of Nov 4 1889
State and neighborhood items note the Elk County Teachers Institute opening the week of November 4 1889. other dispatches report Grand Lodge Knights of Honor meeting in Altoona a Bishop presiding Erie M E Conference in Franklin with about 200 ministers present Texas fever in Erie dairy herds a major concern and a fatal Quebec rock slide survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk County Teachers’ Institute
Grand Lodge Knights of Honor
Altoona
Cyrus D. Foss
Erie M. E
Franklin
Erie
MaGee
Pittsburg
Court session lists seven trials on docket
Judge Brown presided with Associates Barker and Merritt. Of thirty cases, seven were set for trial while the rest were settled or continued. Maria Miles versus R. M. Gray went to trial but the defense settled by paying Miles $1000. Two labor claim suits were tried on Tuesday, and Laura Endies versus N Y L E W A R is expected to start today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Barker
Merritt
Maria Miles
R. M. Gray
Letters Remaining for Office Call for Ladies and Gentlemen
A historical notice from Pa on Oct 9 1889 lists names remaining in office call not called for within two weeks. Ladies include Mrs Anderson Battie McClintic Ada Ahnstedt Minnie Norway Cordelia Peaterson Emma Locke Nannie Peterson Matilda Stanton Belle. Gentlemen include Blowers William Nelson John M Janson Aug Odenwalder Adam Lamar H M Swanson Oscar Lynn Charles Scott B R Mead W B Thomas Charley McNaulty Ww J Wadge E Harvey. Uncalled letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Warren Borough Council Adopts Fire and Water Resolutions
Warren Pa October 7 1889 council meeting presided by Mintzer with Hazeltine Bayer Hegerty Werle and Wood. Decisions include buying 150 feet of fire hose and testing hydrants plus inspecting water valves. reimbursement for Dr E D Preston's sewer work. legal opinion on Burgess role. plan to reduce council from nine to six. quit claim deed to Joseph Hauer. numerous bills paid and police report notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Bayer
Hazeltine
Mintzer
Hegerty
Werle
Wood
Emile Amann
Fire Dept
Water Committee
Warren Water Co
Morrison Run
E. D. Preston
High Street
Hickory
Messrs. Bayer, Wood and Werle
W. D. Hinckley
Joseph Hauer
Water Street
John Riwa, Sr
G. Waid
Lane Tye Co
Warren Water
Martin Cribbens
W. H. Pickett & Co
James Clark
James Dove
W. KR. Lavery
Manus N.Y
E. Amann
Coe G. B. Williams
J. C. Utter
J. F. Babcock
Conn
Gas Rate Protests Rally Across Erie Jamestown Warren
Erie passes third reading to repeal the Penna. Gas Co ordinance amid protests over gas price hikes. Jamestown hosts a large meeting called by Mayor Price with speeches against the increase. Warren participants Ed. Walker and W. S. Van Every note plans for a regional conference and a Library Hall mass meeting set for Wednesday October 9 at 7 30. Citizens mobilize for relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Jamestown
Corry
Warren
Penna. Gas Co
Price
Ed. Walker
the Mirror
W.S. van
Library Hall
Pennsylvania Gas Company
A. Mintzer
Saw Mill for Sale in Youngsville Pa
Advertising a saw mill for sale in Youngsville Pennsylvania. Mill is complete and capable of sawing 10 000 feet of lumber per day. Apply to J W Agrelius Youngsville Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Agrelius
Youngsville
When You Can Shoot The State Game Laws By Species
The article lists shooting seasons for elk and deer from October 1 to December 15, squirrels September 1 to January 1, hares and rabbits November 1 to January 1, ducks September 1 to May 16, plover July 15 to January 1, woodcock July 4 to January 1, quail October 15 to December 15, grouse or pheasant October 1 to January 1, and rail and reed birds September 1 to December 1. The second item notes latest styles shoes at C P Norruror.
Real estate transfers and notices in week ending Oct 5 1889
Listings of transfers and assigns in Mead Glade South West Triumph Conewango and surrounding areas with sums from 50 to 18300 dollars. Also a death notice for Mrs. Margaret Chalmers and union resolutions, plus local ads for insurance and invitations. Includes multiple parties: Miller Doyle Schuler Carlson Eccles Magee Mason Cooney Rosenzweig Duffield Brainerd Babcock Thompson Pickett Roy Curtis Whitcomb ONeil Monroe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Schuler
Jacob Schuler
Glade
Marcus Peel
John Carlson
Conewango
A. J. Bankson
Fred Marck
Mead
Donnelly Etal
John O'Neil
Elmira Moore
Jennie Delo Etal
South West
Geo. P. Miller Guard
Minnie Nelson
Warren
Geo. F. Yates
Sheffield
Josiah F. Krouse
Johnson T. Miller
James Roy Etal
John Cramer
O. C. Allen
Michael Quinn
Eik
L. M. Lowland
J. B. Moore Et al
Triumph
J. B. Moore
H F. Andrews
W. H. Pickett
Amanda F. Curtis
Nelson P. Curtis
W. L. Cable
Frank W. Whitcomb
John O’neil
Emily Monroe
Russellburg Union
EB. A. U
Wueneas
Margaret Chalmers
E. A. U. Herald
Lupra D. Marsa
Martie J. Hayward
Beie A. Purnam
Local Advertisements and School News From Warren Pa
A mix of notices includes selling domestic sewing machines at bargain cash or easy terms from 112 East Water Street Warren Pa, Arnica Liniment for horses and people, and various sewing materials from Patterson's. Oct 4 school report highlights Mr Root and Miss Lounsbury's classes with 37 pupils each room, temperance instruction, and praised teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
East Water Street
Warren
F. A. Cogsswell
Jamestown Academy
Pollock
Root
Steele
Smith
Yaggys
Experiece
John Williams
Abigail Noble
Westfield
N. Y
Horton
Great Valley
Baker
Wisconsin
Hinsdale
B. Williams
William
Clara Williams
Isaac
Edgar
Will Williams
Corydon
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles
Boyd Marsh
Jay White
Todd
W.C.T. U
S. B. Morrison
J. M. Turney
C. McCollister
Connecticut
B. M
Local merchants thank patrons for season and announce new designs
The establishment expresses gratitude for liberal patronage during the past season and asks for continued support in the coming season. It notes efforts to secure the latest designs and novelties to attract patrons.
Our Merchant Tailoring Department Offers Latest Novel Ties
The shop proclaims a larger stock of ties than before with a promise to beat all Western Penna houses on price while ensuring quality workmanship and fit. A capable cutter is presented to the public and absolute satisfaction is guaranteed with inspection invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna
Dunlap Hats and Clothing Line Promotes Fall Styles
Warren Pennsylvania retailer touts Dunlap Dunlap Silk and Dunlap Soft hats along with Stetson for medium price range. It highlights a full ready made department with extensive suits and overcoats, lower prices by 25 percent, travel season promotions, trunks and valises, and special workingman bargains. The note promises respectful service and upright dealing from the Warren outfit at 338 and 340 Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Warren County General Election Proclamation 1889
Warren County voters are informed of a general election on the first Tuesday in November 1889. Electors will vote for State Treasurer County Treasurer County Surveyor Coroner and Trustee Warren Academy at designated district locations across Warren including Warren Borough Struthers Hose Good House Youngsville Columbus Tidioute Clarendon Bear Lake and surrounding townships. Voter eligibility rules and official notice provisions are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I. H. Fuellhart
Warren
Warren Academy
Brokenstraw
Youngsville
John Siggins
Samuel Garfield
Said
Olney
Irvineton
Columbus
Geo. Cady
C. A. Blakeslee
Conewanto
Warrenorough
Corydon
Joseph McCollister
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Shaw’s
Tidioute Borough
Lounsberry
Said Township
Eldred
George Peck
John Gerow
Tov Oee
Freehold
Lottsville
Farmington
Farmington Centre
Glade
Wm. J. Thomas
Kinzua
Sterling Green
T. W. Dempsey
Limestone
Ralston Hill
Mead
Pleasant
Balltown
River Roads
Pine Grove
Hodges & Ackley
Liberty Street
Russell
Pittsfield
S. Hill
Garland
J. L. Acocks
Pittsfield Village
Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove House
Spring Creek
School House No. 3
Francis Bates
Sheffield
A. H. Barnes
South West
Enterprise
Triumph
Triumph Hill
Watson
Plank Road
United States
Justice of the Peace
Legislative
Executive
Judiciary Department
Voting Laws and Election Duties in Warren County 1889
Warren County sheriff Henry Fuellhart outlines election law provisions including ticket voting categories Judiciary State County and penalties for noncitizens and disqualified individuals. It specifies poll hours 7am to 7pm, ballot numbering, officer duties, and filing returns to the Prothonotary by Nov 7 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Warren
Prothonotary
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
The
United States
Henry Fuellhart
Largest New Stock of Cloaks and Wraps in County
Advertises a new stock of cloaks wraps and market goods with plush coats priced at $19.00. Claims quality and value with best makes and thorough examination showing being the cheapest option in town.
Best Dress Goods Value and Low Prices Seen in Warren
Best variety and lowest prices in dress goods shown over a Warren counter. 10 look is to be convinced. Dress flannels 36 in at 25c 38c and 44c. Dress flannels 3 in at 50c 62c and 75c. New novelties at 50c worth 65c. Special line of ladies undergarments at low prices Night robes at 50c skirts at 50c drawers at 25c aprons at 25c corset covers at 25c and 33c.
Nelson Greenlund Undertaker and Embalmer Listed
Warren Pa undertaker and embalmer Nelson Greenlund of 331 Exchange Block next to Exchange Hotel is noted in this local directory entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Greenlund
Undertaker
Hickory St
Warren
Nelson Greenlund
Exchange Block
Exchange Hotel
Warren, Pa
Prices and goods list from a historical market page
A dense catalogue of daily commodity prices and measures including apples beans pork eggs lard onions potatoes and various oils syrups and seeds. Entries mention per unit prices and units such as per bu per doz per sack or per gal with many items like sugar coffee tea flour and grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Hyson
Japan
Rio
Java
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Episcopal Church
C.L. S.C
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Charity
A. A. Davis & Co
Patterson’s
G. W. Snypder’s
C. L. SC
Warren, Corry
Joseph Kemp
Quebec
South Fork
Johnstown
Allegheny
Franklin News
Town Council Proceedings
Aan
Artest
Burgess
A D. Woop
C. P. Norruror’s
H. J. Miller
Albert Doyle
Mat
Brown- Sequard
Joun Siri & Son
Morris & Mullen
N. C. Allen
Buse
Geo. Ball
Ren, Pa
Western
Congress
Sieppe Greey
Senate
House of Representatives
Assembly
Novick
Justices of the Peace
Congress of the
Commonwealth
Smith and Angel Fast
Sec
Hunter & Jarvis
Water St
Waite —McArthur
J W. Wilson
Geo. N. White
Eva C. McArthur
Sheffield Junction
Warren Retail Market
Goodrich & Fehman
Gro.s. Davis’ Drug Store
Northror’s. Ook
Joe Pee
Apecialt
Brerne Orfige
Woodard & Lesser
Warren Savings Bank
Yours Truly
Moorce
Johnson & Siegfried
Cash Grocery
Johnson’s Exchange
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