Home Matters and Local Civic Updates in Warren
Warren Pa October 21 1897 Home matters report bee house dispute hospital day at Emergency Hospital notes need for support Epworth League convention set for Oct 22 23 in Youngsville Armory Dancing Academy opens with plans and hours Road laws repeal ends Warren County Road Commissioners January 1 New officers called Supervisors Game laws open season hunting limits and penalties Deputy AG Reeder explains fines distribution Council actions include bee house exclusion street railway franchise repairs lighting and bicycle sidewalk ordinances annexations resignations and job notices for girls and boys seeking homes or work.
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Warren County
Reeder
State Board of Game Commissioners
Cable
W. J. Knupp
Bee House
Conewango
Conarro
Warren Street Railway Co
Conewango Avenue
Street Railway Co
Pennsylvania Avenue
Boro
Masterson
Capt. Borchers
Simon Hassett
C. A. Gilson
Knupp Bros
Fifth Street Bridge
Warren
Conenango
Conewango Tp
Picnics, pensions, and forest fires dot Warren area
Local notes report Mrs Payne visiting Fostoria Ohio and Mrs Jefferson in Virginia with Judge Wetmore. A pension was granted to Abner Hazeltine. Fire losses hit Goodyears lumber firm. Warren workers see building boom as Jamestown expands. Oil city and rail news mix with school and theater chatter.
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Tiona
Alice Payne
Fostoria
Ohio
J. W. Kitchen
Extra
Christy Payne
Warren
Oil City
Abner B. Hazeltine
A. Silverman
Blossburg
Pittsfield
B.J. Ayers
Whitney
F. Henry
J. P. Jefferson
Ole Virginy
Judge Wetmore
Goodyears
Potter County
Warren Public Library Reading List on Egypt
A Warren University Association Center notice lists fiction and history titles on Egypt including Bride of the Nile and Egyptian sketch book. Also announces Grange meeting at Sugar Grove Grange with a farmers picnic, program, talks on farming topics, and a question box for attendees.
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Egypt
Warren University Association Center
Ebeys
Memphis
Joshua
Serapis
Alexandria
B. C
Varda
Ramesses II
Ingraham
J.H
Israel
Arnold
Edwin
Curtis
G.W
Eddy
D.C
Walter
Edwards
A. B
Nile
Hale
E.E
Leland
C.G
Prime
W.C
Nubia
Rawlinson
George
Rollin
Charles
Sayce
A. H
Thackeray
W. M
Warner
C.D
The
Wilkinson, J.G
Sugar Grove Grange
Grange
Geo. A. Woodside
Stella Preston
Farmington Grange
B. F. Pool
Valley Grange
the Grange
A. B. Dakin
H. Y. Miller
N. A. Porter
R.S. Hartley
Geo. Bates
B. F. W. Thorp
Tidioute News Notes and Local Visits
Rev Geo E Albrecht and family left Tuesday for San Francisco and Japan. Long‑separated Evans brothers from Kansas, New York, and Grove City return to visit parents in Tidioute. Wesleyan Methodists hold revival on Sutton Hill led by Elder R L Johnson. Sidewalk fashion shifts toward corduroy and improvised planks over holes in town streets.
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Tidioute
Geo. E. Albrecht
San Francisco
Japan
Harry C. Evans
Arkalon
Kansas
Chas. 8. Evans
Pittsburg
Arthur B. Evans
Rochester
N. Y
Business University
Walter C. Evans
Grove City College
H. Evans
Wesleyan Methodists
Sutton Hill
R. L. Johnson
Pittsfield
Forest fires rage across Warren and surrounding counties
Fires have burned fiercely since last Friday across Warren McKean Elk Potter and Forest counties destroying bark logs and oil rigs with losses reaching thousands of dollars. Smoke hinders rail travel and water shortages hinder firefighting while a Bradford to Corydon blaze advances northwest consuming everything in its path. ST ANDREW S BROTHERHOOD reports show 1226 US chapters 12000 members Canada 212 chapters 1500 members and other regional totals.
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Warren
McKean
Elk
Potter
Forest
Warren County
Allegheny River
Brokenstraw Hills
Bradford
Corydon
ST. Andrew's Brotherhood
Buffalo
United States
Dominion of Canada
Scotland
Australia
West Indies
South America
Church of England
New Cycle Path Between Warren and Irvington Opened
A formal opening last Tuesday afternoon drew about 200 attendees who rode from Warren at 3 30 pm and returned around 6 pm. Wheelmen and friends are asked to donate to finish the path and may obtain badges from Treasurer Russell at First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Irvington
Russell
First National Bank
East Side Drug and Vi Store Ad Highlights Products
An old advertisement text lists drug tins and a Vtry DIXsON at East Side Drug and Vi Store. It mentions paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, salemine and novelties, with special prices and tickets. It also references cash Saga for silverware and hat racks at the Son's Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
East Side Drug and Vi
Quartt
Atri Pure
S Ae
Farmers Institutes Set for December Sessions
The Board of Farmers Institute managers met in Warren and chose subjects for institutes in Columbus on December 13 and 14 and Warren on December 15 and 16 in 1897. Speakers include N. B. Chritchfield of Somerset County, Geo. W. Powell of Ghent New York, and E. H. Heas of State College with local assistants.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Board of
Farmers’ Institute Managers
Warren
Farmers Institutes
Columbus
N. B. Chritchfield
Somerset Co
Geo. W. Powell
Ghent
N. Y
E. H. Heas
State College
Catton Keller Tailors for New Suiting Styles
Catton Keller promotes late styles in suiting fabrics and urges customers to prepare for upcoming overcoats and wardrobe updates. The notice highlights refined tailoring and seasonal selections to modernize wardrobes.
Millinery and Fancy Goods Sale at Miss Sills
The best and latest hats and fancy items are on sale at Miss Sills store on Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Sill
Buying and Selling Listings From Local Deeds
A compilation of property transfers listing buyers and sellers, parcel nicknames and towns, and dollar amounts. Transactions include Chas Shaw to John Tomson for Broken straw at 450 dollars and multiple transfers across Glade Warren Deerfield and other local areas.
Bicycle Accidents and Road Safety in Great Britain
A London dispatch cites a statistical authority stating more people were killed or injured by bicycle accidents in the year ending last month than in eight years of railroad accidents in Britain. The figures reportedly reflect only serious injuries and hinge on riders’ control and training rather than rail safety, with England not alone in needing greater care.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
England
Pittsburg
Wedding Invitations and Programs at the Mall Office
The mall office offers latest wedding invitations announcements calling cards and ball invitations with neat elegant designs at low prices for couples planning nuptials and events.
Cure Your Stomach With South American Nervine
Advertisement claims South American Nervine rapidly cures weak stomachs and nervous issues with guaranteed success. Sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania, promising immediate relief and uplifting effects.
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Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Rowland & Sons Offer Largest Wallpaper Stock in Warren
W C Rowland and Sons boast the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren. New designs are continually added featuring the latest styles and colors. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect the selection at the Exchange block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Corry Sees Bright Financial Outlook for City
The Telegraph notes Corry's strong economy with the general fund at 11,447 dollars. Only about 700 dollars in city orders from the last month remain unpaid. The treasury also holds 2,000 dollars for 1896 sinking fund and 1,800 dollars for 1897 sinking fund payments.
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Corry
Telegraph
What’s in a Name Comfort Ease and Pleasure
An advertised corn cure promises comfort and ease with a trusted claim that Warren’s is the one. Sold and guaranteed by druggists at 15 cents a bottle, a common price point for home remedies pieces in period ads.
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Warren
Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic cures all ages
Continent water during sleep halted instantly by Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic. Claims to cure both children and adults. Priced at 1 dollar. Sold by Noyes Drug Store in Warren Pennsylvania.
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E. Detchon
Noyes Drug Store
Warren
Fakir’s electric belt trick fools buyers
An examination of so called electric belts sold by a street fakir found a dry mustard layer beneath gauze. When the wearer perspired slightly the mustard moistened, caused a burning sensation, and the victim believed electricity passed through him. The public is warned that fakirs easily trap gullible customers.
Mrs Casemere’s Repair Studio Next Hallway to Mail Office
Mrs Casemere offers affordable clothing repairs with first class workmanship. She sews rips and patches to make garments look better than when bought, located at 305 Second Street beside the Mail Office.
Laxa Tea and White Cloud Flour Advertisements
An old alert promotes Laxa Tea as a tonic available in 10 and 25 cent sizes with a free sample, sold by all druggists. It also pitches White Cloud Flour promising better, whiter bread for the same price as competitors, from Fehlman Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fehlman Bros
Call on Kellar the Tailor for your overcoat repair
Tailor Kellar offers late alterations and readying services for overcoats. Customers are urged to visit his shop to have repairs completed efficiently and fitted to current fashion.
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Kellar
Franklin tailor seeks sale of new clothes and help wanted
CaLu on Keller the Tailor advertises overcoats and suits for sale at low prices with inquiries at the Matz office. It also calls for 500 men to get a suit, noting new cloths just received and a political slogan in a fragmented plea.
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Matz
Alee
Fresh County News From Irvington Oct 19 1900
Local notes report L A King injuring a foot while working for Walter Bros. George H Somers travels to Illinois and plans to bring his mother home. Miss Bessie Metzger leaves for Nashville Tennessee. Ethel Holmes returns to Philadelphia school. DeLongs of Warren visit. William Green starts freight depot job. Belnap couple move to Skinner house. Peck relocates to Youngsville to the G W Brown homestead. Fire in the mountain range between Brokenstraw and Allegheny rivers lights night sky. Chas F Nelson catches two fish in the Allegheny pickerel and salmon weighing 9 pounds. Chestnut crop poor. dry weather persists. Oct 18 updates include Mrs M A Wright of Ludlow visiting, Jamestown visitors, Mahan wedding and funeral, squirrel hunt and oyster supper, Putnam visit to Germany, D C Adams from Russell, Cora Phillips to North Warren, Alonzo Phillips death at Princeton Ill, family connections noted. Clarence Nelson and Ena Nelson from Warren visit.
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Irvington
L. A
Belnap
Peck
Youngsville
G. W. Brown
Brokenstraw
Allegheny
Chas. F. Nelson
M. A. Wright
Ludlow
W. D. Dorn
Jamestown
D. J. Mahan
Wm. Mahan
H. A. Putnam
Germany
R. C. Adams
Russell
Cora Phillips
North Warren
Princeton
Ill
Alonzo Phillips
Levi Phillips
Parson Phillips
Iowa
H. L
L. D
A. H. L. Phillips
D. W. Phillips
Warren
A. S. Dalrymple
Nancy Stanton
Clarence Nelson
Ena
Rest for the weary echoes linger in church crowd
A Philadelphia visitor after ten years finds no rest amid a sea of new fall hats during a long sermon. The scene ends with the man seeking medical help, while readers recall the sermon’s message and the choir’s songs of rest. An external note praises Warren’s Y M C A and local business vitality, contrasting with Tidioute’s staunch town loyalty.
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Phila. Times
Philadelphia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds the constitution and destroys the disease. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any unsolved case and invite testimonials.
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Hall
A. F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. Ad at 440 Water Street
In the rear of Mansion House J B Bayer offers oysters and fish with prompt attention for orders left at 1 block J and 440 Water Street. Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. promotes a large stock and assures not to be undersold in China or glassware with prices available by call. George Smith is the manager.
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Mansion House
E. W. Sealy Maux
Iite
Bayer
Water Street
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner Pee
Stree
George Smith
China
Fehlman
Fehlemann Bros Promotes Low Lamps and Glassware Prices
Local retailer Fehleman Bros advertises leading prices on lamps china and glassware with eye catching promos.
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Fehlman Bros
Daughters Born to Warren Families in October 1897
In Warren Pennsylvania on October 20 1897 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W D Todd. In Warren on October 15 1897 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A A Prints.
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Warren
W. D. Todd
Pariitz
Warren, Pa
A.A. Prints
Parkhurst and Stevens wed in Warren wedding notice
In Warren on October 20 1897 Frank Parkhurst of Buffalo New York and Ella Stevens of Warren were married at the bride's parents home by Rev J B Kanaga. Also in Lock Haven Pa October 14 1897 Emory B Waters and Grace M Fisher wed at the bride's residence. Read more wedding notices from nearby towns.
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Lock Haven
Warren
W. Waters
Putnam—Manan
Lander
J. H. Clemens
Leroy D. Putnam
Lottie Mahan
Obituaries from Warren area dated October 1897
Died notices for Sarah Louise Whiteshot of Warren, Harriet Parker Delaney of North Warren, and William Mahan of Lander Pa detail ages 27 years 5 months 47th year and 68 respectively. Funeral for Harriet Parker Delaney was held last Monday with Rev. J. P. Shelley officiating. she is noted as devoted wife mother and good neighbor in Warren Presbyterian circles.
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Mahan
Lander, Pa
Wm. Mahan
Warren and surrounding towns Republican committee list
A long roll of Republican ward and borough committee members across Warren County lists names for Warren borough wards one through six, Youngsville, Tidioute, Columbus, Clarendon, Bear Lake, Sugar Grove, Brokenstraw, Conewango, Corydon, Cherry Grove, Deerfield, Elk, Eldred, Freehold, Farmington, Glade, Kinzua, Limestone, Mead, Pine Grove, Pleasant, Pittsfield, Spring Creek, South West and Triumph. Vigilance committees in Warren wards one through six are named with dozens of people, followed by a lengthy roster for Youngsville and other towns.
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Chas. Shaw
John Tomson
Brokenstraw
Frank Long
Laura Hstoram
Glade
Gust Arvidson
Gust Sederburg
Pine Grove
P. Johnson
W. P. Notting
Youngsville
Jos. H. Conklin
Melvin E. Conklin
Deerfield
W. D. Todd
James Peterson
Geo
Harriet A. Mains
Chas. R. Hotelling
Chas Bloom
Elk
Warren Boro
Yearn &Gemensate
Chas Warren Bero
Rice Warren Boro
Boro
C H Kay
Tidioute Boro
C P Bucklin
J Wn Crawford
M Putnam
Hazeltine
Columbus
H W Borland
Clarendon
Eastman
Farmington
Whiting
H Hunter
Slade
James R Mitchell
Kinzua
Casper
Limestone
Joseph Goldthwaitead
W J Farnsworth
Mead
D A Mead
Frank Ackley
E Ellsworth
Pleasant
C Joy
Pittsfield
Ison McGrew
Thos Jackson
Sugar Grove
H E Root
P S Brooks
Spring Creek
E W Moore
E E Mudge
Dan H Renoerfield
Secor
Sheffield
H B Blanding
South West
S W Allison
Triumph
Chas Tompsett
Watson
H H Westfall
Warren
Jos A Schofield
E W Parshall
F B Jackson
C W Sersaill
W M Lindsey
Huw Neily
Geo F Yates
Lew Myers
Geo E Colvin
Hany Isaacs
Ee Johnson
Ewan Pierson
O Randall
J Dunkle
W D Hinckley
S M Cogswell
C Schimmelfeng
Theo Messner
Amariah Cook
C I Beck
Jas Brann
LT Borch
F D Kinnear
Tidioute
H H Cumings
Henry Fuellhart
W W Kemble
L_B McGill
Chas Holmberg
J E Swanson
J A Weible
L C Baker
T Cady
L F Bliss
Frank Gleason
L_C Layton
Z T Weaver
W A Spence
Lge
Wa Dirling
Robert Anderson
L A Erickson
A Youngquist
A F Crossman
Bear Lake
L Chadwick
Wm Sweetland
Jas Lopus
H Burdick
WR Carr
J la Quay
CC L Johnson
R Wheelock
N Briggs
H A Clark
E W Abbott
Fremont Ellis
G Daleen
G Holgren
E Babcock
H Lilley
John Akin
R G Mead
A Maines
F Nelson
G Shannon
A B Waid
John Wilson
H Metzger
Sylvester York
Conewango
E Lincoln
A Crocker
N H Kidder
F A Blandin
Lewis Wentzel
Lewis Wentzel, W J — H E Norris, Milton Kerr, Thos Helilman, Chas Hamilton
P A Anderson
E D Stewart
John Williams
C Johnson
James Rockey
Chas Arnold
E W Wentz
L Jones
B F Mead
S A Samuelson
John Lee
H Caster
E M Crosby
W D Chapin
H D Raymond
Henry Hollis
A West
W A Schrambling
Walter Jo. Corydon
C C Flatt
C H Clawson
George Mead
Eugene Crooks
H R Forrs
J Bowman
Jesse Green
C Bergstrom
Cherry Grove
John D Million
W_S Cole
Harry Sweet
Claus Nelson
Andrew Melgran
John Sorrenson
Martin Devore
James Sutton
C D Cross
John Holden
Elk—John Johnson
John Linstrom
Andrew Clendenning
Chas Forsburg
Peter Larson
Eldred
J.O Peterson
Josh Slingluff
Peter Heahn
H N Hall
W E Ashly
Sherman Parker
Aaron Sandford
Manley Parker
H H Basset
Milo Emerson
Freehold
F E Eastman
G C Wright
John Bull
Dewit Messenger
Sherman Clark
Chas Jones
K Woodin
Cecil Walker
Chas Bailey
W W Baker
Chas Wilson
Lewis Brown
Chas Erickson
Sam’ Mack
Arthur Winchester
Chas Johnson
F P Gebhart
Jas R Mitchell
Chas Jack
George Schuler
Fred Smoker
O_ J Casper
C L C Sherman
Ed Strong
Jas Tuttle
Wm Harris
L S Strong
G W Moorhouse
C E Spetz
T E Adams
J C Davidson
C C Dalry
A Clark
Will Phillips
Thompson
D Putnam
Thurston Fox
W Cook
Alfred Johnson
B_ Hale
Levi Leain
G A Vanersdale
Chas Way
Frank Norburg
Oscar Sanburg
Henry Strand
J H Bradley
A C Joy
I W
Fellers
C F Griswold
R E Grey
W L Cable
Peter Liberty
Joseph Lester
R J Thom
Wilson McGrew
Peter Brozell
W S Durlin
David Morton
Frank Hagie
Jerry Nuttle
Frank Spetz
Thos Cha Chas Moore
T $ Quick
C S Morris
H Keppel
H McConnell
H E
CJ Firth
Y ¥ Miller
F F Weld
Z E Ball
Thos Watts
P L Brooks
W P Holcomb
A Bondeson
Emil Anderson
Sterlie Morton
Albert Sodergreen
John N
John 8Eer
R T Jones
Edmund Ellis
A L
K L
Nk Williamson
C A Thompson
E F Brown
Levi Leonard
Geo Stearns
John Zx
Frank Pike
J Grratt
George 2
J i
Whiteley
Wm Bank
Blakeslee
Bert Layne Mortot It Bennett
Fibert Brannon
Dan H B Eastman
Bonet Smith
Tuppes Seed
Es P Jones
Fred Eckpo
Ad Peterson
Wm Haven
C P Farns- Bhefiel
H B Hoover
Mpl
Jas Oantdeon
HA Te
Hhoniaa
Ate J Hunter
J W Fisher
W ‘Allison HM Logan
M Wobinoon
John Felfer
Andersn
M Thompson
Alex Gotgomery
Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race Soon Heats Up
Special Correspondence from Philadelphia notes that the 1897 to 1899 political period will be highly active as governorship and U S Senate seats draw focus. Quay is expected to stay neutral, while many Republicans vie for the governor’s chair amid internal fights and reform clashes.
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Philadelphia
United States
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Colonel Quay
Republican
United States Senate
Quay
Reeder
The
Commonwealth
John P. Elkin
Colonel Barnett
Matthew Stanley Quay
Elkin
David Martin
Hastings
Charles N. Brumm
Schuylkill County
W. C. Arnold
Clearfield County
Whaddeus M. Mahon
Franklin County
Mahon
Cash method promises lower prices with quality guaranteed
The advertisement extols a cash price system, claiming lower costs and better quality. It touts Rio and Java coffee, Mocha blends, various Japan teas, and gunpowder tea at tight margins. It asserts monthly sales growth and urges readers to adopt cash pricing for better value.
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Rio
Java
Japan
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Liberty Street
Epworts League
M. KE
May Gwin Hamblen
Daisy A. Mead
M. G. Dunn
Jessie J. Peterson
Dancing Academy
Armory Dancing Academy
Howe
R. Brown
Pres. C. A
As & A Warren
East Side
Carver Street
Great Cash Grocery
George Ball
Tonawanda
Leon G. Ball
Helen Goodman
Nettie Talbot
Third Street
Lake Erie
Bradford Wood Rim
France
Curt Shawkey
Sieg& Co
Curt
L. D. Willson
Emma Ellison
A. Bean
West End
Whitcomb
Dunkirk Street
Rouse Hospital
Fletcher Parker
J. D. Dantz
John
F. C. Morninestar
A. W
Mira Benedict
Tituville
W. G. Johnston
Pine Valley
Westmoreland
Somerset
Cambria
Indiana
Greensburg Tribune
Aie Cuas
H. Sherman
Dunkirk
Erie Road
Fillmore
Cabinet
Daniel Webster
Erie Railroad
Warren Public Library
J. A. Firth
N. H. Dalrymple
R. J. Weld
Catton Keller
Jon Printine
Winson
Putnamville
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Works
OUR
Senegal
Soetink
Rea
T J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
A. A. Davis
Exchange Block
Republican County Committee
James B. Coryell
Lycoming County
Frank Reeder
Northampton
Charles W. Stone
J. D. Hicks
Blair
William A. Stone
P. A. B. Widener
William Cornell
Lackawanna
Henry Clay McCormick
Lycoming
John Leisenring
Luzerne
Florida
Washington
Congress
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block Poste
Pow Erern, PA
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
G. N. Parmlee
F. E. Hertzel
Hunter
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Water St
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W
L. B. Wood
James Clark
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
A. A. J. Haseltine
C. Sigel
Jacob Stricker
Agt
Pisa
W. H. Drouzn
A. S. Pension Claim Atty
Dearborn
Chicago
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