Home Matters and Local Notices in Warren Mal Warren
Subscribers urged to check expiry dates and settle arrears promptly to ease the paper’s collection efforts. Daughters of Rebekah sociable set for Friday at Charles Greenland’s residence on High Street. Glade Run tannery undergoing repairs and improvements under new superintendent A Farr with help from John McNair of Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Charles. H. Greenland
High St
Glade Run
A. Farr
John McNair
Sheffield
Army appoints Gen Nelson Miles commander of U.S. Army
Eben N. Ford Post 336 G A R of Warren commends the recent appointment of Gen Nelson A Miles as Commander of the U S Army in resolutions adopted at a regular meeting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
U.S. Army
Eben N. Ford
Warren
Ahead of Time Mall Issue Delayed For Press Repairs
The Mall prints Tuesday evening this week due to repairs in the press room. Landlord Mr. S. Keller and Wm. Lavery, Esq. promise quality for a Republican paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Keller
Wm. Lavery
Y M C A Conference slated for Oct 22 23
Y M C A superintendent Pettingill plans the General Secretaries and Physical Directors of Pennsylvania conference to be held here next week October 22 and 23 with over a hundred expected. The event ends with a grand mass meeting on October 23. Struthers Wells and Co adds machinery to their plant including a locomotive crane and new warehouse and foundry space. Eugene Walkerman is the engineer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettingill
Y.M.C. A
Pennsylvania
SADDEST OF THE YEAR FALL WARNINGS AND TAILOR AD
The notice urges preparation for winter and advises good fitting clothing. It promotes Jacob Keller the Tailor on Second Street near Liberty upstairs for particulars about suitable apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Second Street
Liberty
Opening of Water Street at Warren end of bridge
At a special Town Council meeting last Monday evening a resolution was adopted authorizing the opening of a street from Water street center to the Warren end of the suspension bridge. A meeting of the Council and Pleasant township Commissioners is set for Saturday October 26 to discuss the Pleasant end opening. East Warren electric lights were also discussed along with other important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brridge
Water Street
Warren
Pleasant Township
Pleasant
East Warren
Mozart Club of New York to Open Library Course Series
The Mozart Club of New York will give a concert Friday evening October 18 as the first of six library course entertainments to benefit the public library. A season ticket costs 1.50. Also noted is a Shakespeare production Romeo and Juliet in Warren Monday night October 21 led by Charles B. Hanford Elihu R. Spencer and Nora O'Brien with Mercutio Romeo and Juliet roles and acclaimed scenery of old Venice.
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Avt Library Hall
Mozart Club of
New York
Warren
Charles B. Hanford
Elihu R. Spencer
Nora O’brien
Mr. Hanford
Mercutio
Mr. Spencer
Romeo
Miss O’brien
Sweet Juliet
Venice
Relief Association Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
At the Relief Association meeting in the McKain block on October 9 officers were elected for the year. Officers include President Mrs. S. T. Neill and eight vice presidents led by Mrs. W. D. Brown, with Miss Fannie Smith as Secretary and Mrs. M. W. Jamieson as Treasurer. The treasurer reported a year end balance of 42.67 dollars after receipts of 139.86 with disbursements of 97.19. Special contribution of 41 dollars noted, and thanks extended to Episcopal Church for 22.22, L Hutter for storage, Pennsylvania Gas Co. for reduced gas, and Curatine Oil Co. for use of office. Adjourned to meet November 6 at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ball
Fred Baltzinger
M. W. Jamieson
Fannie Smith
Episcopal Church
L. Hutter
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Curatine Oil Co
Warren Notes From Abroad and Local Sights
Mrs Hewett of Saratoga guests of N C Allen. Judge Brown with wife and daughter on a short east visit. Miss Anna Rockwell travels to New York for music instruction. Dr. Hill to visit Warren hotel October 18 for eye and ear care. Russell family leaves for Michigan. Avugust Flodine becomes clerk at Woodard’s. Captain Pearce recovering with crutches after injuries. Artist Greaves returns from Beaver Pa with portrait of Senator Quay and two orders. Arrivals from Atlanta report big show and pleasant weather. Eva Miller lends room to Warren Episcopal Church ladies. Prof August Merck brings 118 pound squash beating Garland. Gilbert returns from Stanley Wis building tannery, to stay until Christmas. Invitations for reception by Mrs Yates. Fehmann praised as elegant affair at European hotel. Rev J W Smith elected VP of Pa Sunday School Assn. Wanamaker named President. Davanp officials hunting near Garla nd in a private car. Bayer family moving to Emlenton Pa and Bayer sells oil interests to run refinery. Robert H Miller earns Yale Philosophical Oration honors. New Baptist C E Society officers elected. Rev G H Humason assumes charge of First Methodist in Warren with favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Struthers Hotel
Warren
F. K. Russell
Michigan
Happy Beam
Bradford
Avuguust Flodine
Woodard
Siegfried & Co
E. M. Ciap
Tiona
Maine
Capt
E. R. Pemrce
Atlanta
G. B. Ensworth
Wm. Keegan
Henry Hall
Eva Miller
Warren Episcopal Church
Hoffman Block
Market Street
August Merck
G. F. Yates
Will Yates
Prothonotary
Yates
Liberty Street
Ep. Fehlman
Moran
J. W. Smith
Pennsylvania Sunday School Association
Williamsport
John Wanamaker
Messrs
D. C. Moon
C.J. Thayer
F. M. Cogill
Davanp
Garland
P. J. Bayer
Emlenton
Seneca Oil Works
General Practitioner Clinic Ad in Hoffman Block
Room No 3 Hoffman block offers treatment for diseases of women nervous disorders and stomach troubles with office hours from 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman Block
The Secret of Success in Advertising
Merchants err by only advertising in busy times. John Wanamaker says he uses heavy ads in dull periods when buyers seek bargains and prices. Jacob Keller’s garments sell themselves, call to see fall and winter cloths, none finer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Jacob Keller
Amendment extends use of marriage licenses across counties
Since October first 1895 a marriage license issued in any county may be used in another county. The change amends a 1893 law delayed by a clerical error until now. A later legislative amendment requires the person solemnizing the ceremony to forward a duplicate record to the issuing county.
Erie Butcher Sells Prime Meats At Low Prices
An Erie butcher advertises first class meat at low prices to please the poorest customers. Sirloin and porterhouse 11c, round 10c, shoulder 9c, rib roast 9 10c, chuck roast 7 8c, and other cuts at similar rates as part of a push to match or beat local competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Warren Butchers
Election Notice for Permanent Relief Association of Glade
The annual election will be held Monday evening November 4 1895 at the residence of S H Briggs Franklin Street East side Nine directors to be elected Attendance desired Signed H Brians Secretary
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Permanent Relief Association of
Glade
S. H. Briggs
Franklin St
East Side
H. Brians
See
Warren County Directory up for delivery in December 1895
The Warren county directory, with the latest county map, will be ready for delivery about December 1 1895. The edition is limited to 1000 copies and applications are invited at once. Rates to be made known on application. Address Allan W. Woopruff, Publisher, Box H, Warren.
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Warren County
Allan W. Woopruff
Pub.r
Box H
Warren
Warren County Directory ad notes and local updates
Readable items include a Warren County Directory ad push and requests for subscriptions. Local notices cover typhoid and diphtheria cases in Ludlow and Oil City, a firemen’s meet result in Reading, farm prices, and various town events. Also mentions a suspension-bridge purchase, random crime notes, and regional appointments.
Property transfers in Warren and surrounding towns list numerous deeds
A long list of real estate transfers records deeds and amounts in towns including Warren Pine Grove Sugar Grove Spring Creek Elk Clarendon and Freehold. Buyers and sellers include J H Fry Israel Parks Mary Hurley Etta Hooker Laura Baker Jacob Offerle D I Ball D B Everett and others with amounts from 1 to 3000 dollars and up to 365.70 identifying receivers and properties in Warren County and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fry
Israel
Alice Beagle
Conewango
Laura E. Baker Etal
Edgar W. Moore
Spring Creek
Henry Blakeslee
Elmer Ross
Polly M. Rowley
Warner A. Rowley
Sugar Grove
Edwin D. Clark
J. C. Hamilton
Val. Con
East Warren Real Est. Co
Francis L. Walker
Glade
D. B. Everett
E. W. Thompson
Pine Grove
Local Moves and Transfers Realm of Oct. 14
Jim Brooks relocates to Pittsfield farm for winter while Henry Brooks moves into a new house. Mrs. Crouch and daughter Belle plan to relocate to Mr. Haupin’s home. The Hagle child recovers from illness and scarlet fever affects Mrs. Howard’s daughter. A wagon accident injures no one. Titusville visitors Lizzie and Sarah Ekstrom return home. Fred Erickson visits Big Bend. Farmers report good potato yields despite low prices.
Western Pennsylvania Press Club Board Meeting At Reed House
In a Reed House parlor seven men and one woman met to conduct club business and discuss a possible November 11 trip to Atlanta. Attendees include P. C. Boyle Oil City Derrick, A W McCoy Meadville Star, J E Wenk Forest County legislator, C E White Tidioute News, Wm P Atkinson Herald, S W Bolles Dispatch and News, Ada Cable secretary, and other members. Plan to build county organization across ten northwestern counties outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Erie Dispatch
Judge Greer on street obstructions by vendors in towns
The Butler county judge holds that property owners share equal rights with rural lands, and the public has access to streets. The owner’s claim extends to the street center. a town license to use the street for business offers no defense against trespass or nuisance charges. Corner lots gain higher value from better public access, and intruders cannot lawfully seize that extended street line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Butler County Court
Warren
Burgess Or
Jamestown and Buffalo party builds river boat to New Orleans
A group from Jamestown and Buffalo built a house boat at Warren to float the Allegheny and Ohio to New Orleans. They reached Tidioute after a week due to low water and had to be hauled over bars. The voyage has suffered from scant water. News.
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Jamestown
Buffalo
Warren
Allegheny
Ohio
New Orleans
Tidioute
Costs Of Crawford County Ten Day Criminal Court
The Crawford county ten day criminal court session cost about $5,000 total, roughly $500 per day. Additional costs cover maintenance of convicts sent to the penitentiary. The Franklin News notes taxpayers may see crime prevention as economically prudent to curb this expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Crawford County
Franklin News
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim Effectiveness
An advertisement presents Abraham Lincoln era appeal to common people seeking a cure and asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla can cure ailments. It extols Hood's Pills as after dinner aids for digestion and headache, priced at 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Hood
Oysters and Clams at Exchange Hotel Cafe
J. M. Bauman of the Exchange hotel hires Geo. Hamilton a Baltimore oyster man to run the cafe through fall and winter. A large shipment of bulk and shell oysters and clams arrives for service in all styles including half shell stewed steamed roasted fried or broiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bauman
Exchange Hotel
Geo. Hamilton
Baltimore
Deaths in Warren and surrounding towns noted
Henry Landsrath of Rouseville Pa died in Allegheny City on Oct 11 after an oil operator life in Warren during the 646 and Cherry Grove boom. Mrs Epward Morse died in Franklin Pa from typhoid fever after two weeks illness. formerly Minnie Holtz. buried Oakland cemetery Warren. C J Balochy of Youngsville died in Pittsburg after a street car crash that killed three. H E Mowris of Tidioute died Oct 5 from blood poisoning after an injury. age 31 years 11 months 20 days.
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Henry Landsrath
Rouseville
Allegheny City
Warren
Cherry Grove
Epward Morse
Franklin
Minnie Holtz
Oakland Cemetery
C. J. BaLochy
Youngsville
Pittsburg
A Tribute to the Swedes From Punxy Spirit
A brief tribute extols Swedish virtues noting honesty thrift industriousness and enterprise. The passage claims Swedes repay debts promptly and prosper through hard work with cities and farms thriving wherever they settle. It closes with an aphorism about diligence leading to success.
Envelopes Offer Return Request Option For Mail
Advertises envelopes with cards to request returns within five or ten days. Explains Postmaster may hold undelivered items 30 days if no request appears. Notes cost is small and saves businessmen annoyance. Mall office stocks envelopes and personnel. Call to place an order.
Closing sale at cost on entire stock in West Spring Creek
M A Myers of West Spring Creek Warren county Pa closes his mercantile business and will sell his entire stock of dry goods clothing hats caps boots and shoes hardware groceries and more strictly at cost for cash for neighbors and friends to stock up for fall and winter at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Myers
West Spring Creek
Warren County
Spring Creek
Mrs Casemere Opens Cleaners at 805 Second
Mrs. Louisa C Casemere opens a clothes cleaning establishment at 805 Second street Warren upstairs offering prompt service. A new French dry cleaning process cleans and presses evening suits and all kinds of clothes on short notice. Ladies wraps remodeled with plush work as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa C. Casemere
Second Street
Warren
Minister mocks bicycles as demon devices in Clarion
The Clarion Jacksonian quotes a Clarion minister denouncing bicycles as devices of the demon of darkness. He warns they entrap the unwary and ruin pants, likening riding to bucking broncos and causing bruised legs and ripped breeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion Jacksonian
Clarion
Darkness
Women and the Steam Engine Parallels
A compact satire compares women to steam engines noting how both provoke bustle, anger when left behind, and awe from men while alarming horses. The piece likens mishaps on a train to relationships, suggesting shared risks, reputation, and accompanying passengers.
Sam the janitor lightens campus wit at New England college
A longtime janitor nicknamed Sam, a witty colored man at a small New England college, once teased by a freshman who called him black. Sam retorts that next spring the freshman will be almost as green as he is, highlighting friendly campus humor from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Sam
Chamberlains Pain Balm praised by users in Maryland and Pennsylvania
An Annapolis reader claims Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatism and deep muscular pains as advertised. Mechanicsville note says a user with years of rheumatism improved after a bottle. Morris Mullen Warren and P B Canfield Corydon sell it at 50 cents. A.G. Bartley magic Pa. reports De Witts Witch Hazel Salve cured eczema and a boy’s leg sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Chamberlain
John G. Brooks
Boots
Main St
Mechanicsville
St. Mary County
A.J. McGill
Morris & Mullen, Warren
P. B. Canfield
Corydon
A. G. Bartley
Magic
de Witt
F.H. Dixgon
Darlington
Wis
Weather Oracle: A Wisecrack Exchange on Hot and Cold Wave Forecasts
A skeptic mocks weather prediction inviting a forecast. The respondent agrees to predict a hot wave during cold and a cold wave during heat, then commit to that fixed pattern. The exchange hints at quirks of forecasting and persistence.
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Meadville
Warren Mills Co
Washburn, Crosby Co
Greaves
Beaver, Pa
Senator Quay
Palmer Gilbert
Stanley
Wisconsin
Robert H. Miller
A. B. Miller
New Haven, Conn
Yale University
The
Baptist C. E. Society
Addie D. Thompson
Ada M. Cook
Benj. H. Donovan
Jessie Branch
Gertie Nesmith
Nellie H. Horton
Edward Blunt
Jean Humphrey
Archie Johns
Es Phillips
Grace Hazeline
G. H. Humason
N. Y
First Methodist Church
Duluth Herald
DR. L. Sayles
Busy Reader
New
Warren County Directory
Ludlow
Oil City
Titusville Herald
Butler Hose Company
Reading
Ashtabula
Woman’s Relief Corps
Crawford
Venango
G. A. R. Hall
Corry
Randolph Kickers
Warren High School
Warren Fair Grounds
LA. Shaw
Camden
N. J
Carver and
Main Sts
Bradford Ra
D. M. Howard
James Clark
Charles Chase
Jacob Baldensperger
Glade Township
Free Methodist Conference
Pittsfield
R. M. Whitcomb
H. M. Rounds
Davy Hill
Wiley
Col. Hulings
Windsor
Allegheny River
Kane Republican
Dunkirk
Randolph
Chamberlain Institute
Institute Chapel
Kummer
T. R. Thoburn
William Grassie
Erie Presbytery
Cambridgeboro
Presbytery of
P.J. Bayer
Chas. H. Hatton
Emlenton Producers’ Oil Co
F. W. Mitchell
Warren Company
Bayer
Hatton
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O.walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Waust Score
the Mail
Pitcher’s Castoria
West Spring Creek, Pa
F. Hason
A. A. Davis & CO
Fopyrig
Warren, Pa
Heaven
Conarro—Staples
Lakewood
F. E. Wells
Frank V. Conarro
Olive Staples
Steamburg
F.H. Dixson
F. H. Dixson
Johnny
Paris
Kakus
L. L. Hanchett
J. P
Rosco Parks
Ida Karus
Ten Mile Bottom
Moss—Arters
Presbyterian Church
S. F. Marks
Wm. E. Moss
Glendora Arters
Erickson—Lafgrew
Wilcox, Pa
P. J. Cornell
Chas. J. Erickson
Annie Lafgrew
F.h.xson
Noyes Drug Store
Nelson Greenland
Exchange Block
Ino. F. Kertcher
Allen & Langley
Second St
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
G. H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
Charles W. Stone
M.bunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
C. Sigel
Water St
J Arvis. PA
Waterbury Silver
H. Hunter & Son
Olean Monumental
OLEAN
N.Y
Foley Bro’s, Proprietors
Foley Bro’s
Warren National Bank
Capital
N. Parmlee
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Win D. Bi . Hertzel
Hersa S. N. Farmlee
Jerry ©Ith
Charles Schimmelfeng
H. T. Ie O *T. Scofield
H. S. Thomas
East St
D A P
Telephone
Mat
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