Oysters in season and Niagara Falls trip notes head Warren news
The Warren community pages announce oysters in season and a Niagara Falls excursion by the Niagara Hose Co with a fare of 2.00. Septembers events include ministers meetings, a church dedication, a burlesque show at Roscoe Hall, a Minstrel Show for yellow fever relief, and a busy schedule for the Oil Creek Baptist Association.
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Roscoe Hall
Niagara Hose Co
Niagara Falls
Warren
Youngsville
Irvington
North Warren
Chichester
Titusville
Fred. Evans
Franklin
Fair Point
Joseph Cook
Oil Creek Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Gunning
Fred Evans
Pauline Markham
Irene Worren
John Penley
Hogan Brothers
Frank Wright
Mile. Pardine
Warren Musical Association
R. P. Kina
Greenback fervor stirs Youngsville in political skirmish
In a column from Warren the town highlights visits by Greenback candidates to Youngsville, praising local figures and the Sulphur Spring as a gathering point. The piece rails against rival parties, recalls historic politics, and teases a broader ticket while touting Greenback influence and community debates.
Carroll Lodge Picnic Led by Frewsburg Band at Irvine Grove
Carroll Lodge and Youngsville Lodge members, about seventy in all, joined by the Frewsburg Band, held a midday picnic at Irvine Grove. Gen. Allen presided as Rev. W. L. Riley led prayers, with J. M. McWharf and E. C. Patterson addressing the crowd about the Order’s aims. Music, singing, and dancing followed amid baskets emptied in the shade, concluding around midnight with a successful first picnic for Carroll Lodge U W A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Conarro
Nellie Russell
Josie Marston
J. F. Wells
F. Henry
A. Conarro
C. F. Lusk
W. L. Riley
Youngsville
Alpine Echo
E. C. Patterson
Buffalo
J. M. McWharf
Dunkirk
Carroll Lodge
Schoolhouse goods listed at lowest prices
A. A. Davis & Co. advertises everything used in the school house at the lowest prices. The catalog includes desks, chairs, slates, and other supplies for classrooms. Local educators are invited to compare prices and quality with other suppliers in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
Portce Arrort Of D. B. Bernard for Aug 1778
In Warren Pa the portce report lists 18 arrests for the month ending Aug 31 1778 including 10 vagrancy cases 2 drunkenness and disorderly conduct 1 drunkenness 1 forgery 1 horse stealing 2 assault and battery 1 petit larceny 43 vagrants applied for lodgings 32 ordered out of town 172.50 dollars in stolen property restored 2 dollars license revenue and 20 dollars fines by Burgess Miles for fast driving. Unclaimed letters list names including Mrs David Allen Miss Anna Frink Mrs Nancy Jackson Mrs Mersia Mires Wiley Riley Mrs Fred Schwemling P T Safford Mrs Wm Smith Mrs Eliza Thompson John Wardle. All uncalled letters will be sent to Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portce
D. B. Bernard
Burgess Miles
Lervers
Warren
David Allen
Anna Frink
Nancy Jackson
Mersia Mires
Wiley Riley
Fred Schwemling
P. T. Safford
Wm. Smith
Eliza Thompson
John Wardle
O. C. Allen
P.M
Sewing machines and supplies offered by A. A. Davis Co
Advertisement notes cheap slates pens pencils and school books at A A Davis Co plus a new improved Singer sewing machine praised as light and durable E C Cook agent Oysters advertised by F D Conet at Old Exchange Restaurant offering fresh oysters by dish or quart with meals available at all hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Davis & Co
E. C. Cook
F. D. Conet’s
Old Exchange
Ancient Order Picnic Defended Against Ledger Criticism
The Ancient Order of United Workmen defends its last Thursday picnic after Ledger remarks labeled as political. Harrison Allen’s parade role is praised as voluntary and not political, with notes on other charter members Mead and Elis joining by invitation. The order emphasizes its benevolent purpose and cites Warren relief efforts.
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Order of
United Workmen
Frewsburg
Cook
Ledger
Order
Harrison Allen
Harrisburg
Order of United Workmen’s
Allen
Mead
Youngsville
Elis
Sugar Grove
A. O
A. W
Warren
Workman
Sulphur Spring Hotel Proposed Near Youngsville
W C Culbertson of Girard plans a hotel at Sulphur Spring one mile from Youngsville and is surveying the site. The water, rich in iron magnesia and sulphur, has cured several in past years and attracts visitors for its cooling, pleasant taste. The Saratoga camp now hosts fifteen tents and cottages with sixty to seventy occupants as new buildings rise. School books offered free by A A Davis & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Culbertson
Girard
Youngsville
George Stranahan
Michigan
Saratoga
Titusville
Warren County Teachers Institute Opens in School Hall
The Warren County session convened yesterday afternoon with Supt. Thompson presiding and Miss Helen Porter as secretary. About seventy five teachers attended as Prof. Miller delivered the welcome, Prof. Gorman replying, and Dr. French adding remarks. Lectures are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings with Prof. Cooper of Edinboro and Dr. French presenting topics of science and the living world. Public invited to attend both day and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Thompson
Helen Porter
Prof. Miller
Gorman
Miller
French
Hayes and party tour West visiting state fair and events
President Hayes and party head west this week to the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul and other spots. Congressman Watson joins from Warren by invitation in Chicago or nearby Ohio. Mrs Watson is ill and cannot join. Col Watson will be away several weeks. The third annual educational convention of Mercer Butler and Venango counties met August 22 in Pine Grove Mercer county with Gen Hoyt and Mr Stone speaking. Fred P James elected secretary. George Ball Co offers caps and menswear at cost to clear for fall stock.
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Youngsville
Morris
Strang
Valley News
Hamiltonian Institute
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
Jackson
George Washington
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzer
George
Prohibition Party
The
Ledger
James
H. P. Kinnear
JB. White
Daniel Lott
Lottsville
J. B. White
East Main Street
Fair Point
Greenback Party
Brokenstraw Valley News
Warren
Titusville
Allens
Reeves
Greenback
Congress
Irvington
President Hayes
St. Paul
Congressman Watson
Chicago
Ohio
Mrs. Watson
Col. Watson
Mercer
Butler
Venango
Pine Grove
Mercer County
Gen. Hoyt
Mr. Stone
Fred P. James
Seasonal Stock Sale Announcement by C Smith and R H Johnson
A summer sale offers a large stock at cost or below for one month or longer. Odds and ends sold at a sacrifice to make room for fall and winter goods. Part of the new season stock is in and will be sold at smaller profits than ever. C Smith and R H Johnson also announce continued cash purchases of rags and related items during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball & Co
C. Smith
Irvington School Opens Monday with Local Teachers
The Irvington School will open on Monday September 9 with Mr. Al Sanborn and Miss C McWilliams as teachers. The notice lists other local items including church cornerstone laying at James town and the Frewsburg Corner Band ball at Rasks Hall on Sept 6. It also mentions Cuban visitors at the Thompson House Kane and rail and oil developments across the region with various local events and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
al. Sanborn
C. McWilliams
Presbyterian Church
Jamestown
Frewsburg Corner
Rask’s Hall
Thompson House
Kane
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
Frank Anderson
Sheffield
Stranahan
Kinzua Creek
Irvine House
Irvineton
Metzgar
Youngsville
Oil City
South
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Grenada
Miss
Fair Point
National
Sunday School Assembly
Bradford
Corry
Chautauqua Lake
Mayville
Chautauqua News
Eldred
McKean County
Olean
Warren
Titusville
Lake View
Erie
Coneautville
Greenville
Cooperstown
Franklin
Meadville
Ridgway
North East
Warren Nine Defeats Jamestown In Rainy Tuesday Ball
About fifty Warren players and friends visited Jamestown for a late afternoon game on a hay field. Jamestown led early but Warren rallied on the homestretch to win. umpire Lew Jones and Getz and Rawson officiated. The Oil City Exchange Club visit drew a large crowd, but Warren’s defense limited scoring as the visitors posted 13 to 0 in favor of the Exchange. Titusville is slated to face the Warrens next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jamestown
UBS
Wecosones
Lew Jones
George Getz
J. Rawson
Exchange Club
Oil City
Oil Exchange
Erie
Warren Club
Titusville
Warrens
Distinguished riflemen visit Lake City for local shoot
Mr F H Rockwell joins Mr Dilley of Lake City Minnesota for a shooting trip in the area. The Lake City Herald lists guests Dr Carver his wife Mr C A Zimmerman and family arriving Thursday and joining local sport after Thursday evening travels. They plan a countryside shoot framed as practice for Dr Carver's upcoming State Fair exhibition. Proceeds from a Niagara Falls trip fundraiser are noted.
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F. H. Rockwell
Dilley
Lake City
Minnesota
Warren
Pennsylvania
S. B. Dilley
Carver
Warren Retail Markets
A dated 1878 market list shows prices and items for a Warren retailer. Entries include flour sacks labeled White Wheat Amber Flour and Corn Meal, various feeds, oats, and grains. Also listed are produce and staples such as potatoes onions beans butter cheese eggs ham pork lard sugar molasses syrup coffee rice and fish with unit measures and price placeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson, White & Co
C. P. Henry
Carolina
Cottee—Rio
Local Marriages Note August 1878 Warrens and Nearby Areas
Announcements list four weddings in late August 1878. Schweitzer and Arnold tie the knot in Erie on August 27 with both parties from Warren. Wills and Retterer wed in Warren on August 28. Smith and Currey marry in Brokenstraw on August 25, the groom from Dansville New York. Barto and Dewey wed in Columbus on August 3, the bride’s family home noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barto
Jacksonville, N. Y
Lola M. Dewey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
S. T. Daggett & Co’s
Liberty St. Crossing
Derrick
N. I. P. Society
L. F. Watson
Wetmore
Acocks
Connely
Ira Burger
D. Thompson
Union School
R. R. Co
A. A. Davis & Co’s
Variety Hall
Brookville
J. McCain
Tur
New York
Exchange
Ben Butler
Stewart
Greaves
Parmlee & Henry
Lydia Daggett
Susie Daggett
St. Mary’s
Dr. Murray
Randall
Wm. Schnur
H. Q. Miller
Getz
E. B. Grandin
H. H. Cummings
Tidioute
Judge Souther
Red River
Grandin
C. C. Camp
B.P.N
P. S
Republican Party
the Teachers’ Institute
R. H. Johnson
Sugar Grove Fair
Emry Davis
F. D. Wheelock
D. B. Jagger
Floral Hall
D. W. Buel
W. A. Stewart
Harry Cole
Samuel Garfield
W. Curtis
J. B. Langdon
Simmons
Russell
Brown
Schwing
Tomer
Onty
Moynahan
Carnahan
Woodford
Barnes
Stumpf
Eddy
RUGS
Sorers
Singer
FE. C. Coax
Warren Retail Markets
Java
Rio
Hwamburg
Hitam
Trushel & Mintzer
B. Nesmith & Son
Chearpr
Bank
Warren, PA
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
J. N. Schnur
Trunks, Valises, &C
Front St
Johnson’s Enchange
Dmyém
Robert Johnson
D. S. McNett
T. W. McNett
A. Weiss
Carver House
Warren Co
Albert Wise
David Smith, Jr
N. Y
John Freedland
John Stromberg
John Freedlund
Hickory Street
Rowland
Warren Carriage Works
Bridge
Cordie & Koebley
Pine Grove Village
H. W. Lane
Tussellburg, Pa
C. P. Alexander
Fairfield
Neb
S. Burgess
Holesale
Storum & CO
Warren and Vicinity
Liberty and
Water Sts
Coner
Wendelboe
Jon
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