Warren Items Plentiful In Local News Roundup
Harvest moon and pleasant weather noted as building continues briskly. Oysters in season and fall trade improving. Mosquitoes remain active. New Oil Exchange thriving. Liberty street sewer work pushed by Mr. Payne. Local notices cover auctions, pricing shifts in meat markets, clothing moves, and church and camp meetings. Personal paragraphs report regional departures and arrivals. school opens with higher attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oil Exchange
Payne
Liberty Street
New
G. Brooks & Co
Brookston
South America
Warren
Clarendon
Rockwell Plank Road
Nixon
Cherry Grove Oil Co
Harrisburg
F. H. Rockwell
W.H. Dimmick
Honesdale
Ella M. Dreager
Music Hall
Barnum
Evansville Argus
Utter
Warren Fire Department
Bradford
S.W. Waters
Frank Barnhart
Struthers Hose Co
C. H. Smith
Rowland Hose
Niagaras
Siegel & Sons
D. B. Bernard
Warren Butchers
Meadville
Warren Cornet Band
N. G
Thad Reig
New York
Henry’s Minstrels at Roscoe Hall Friday September 8
Hi Henry’s Minstrels perform a new strong troupe at Roscoe Hall with a top band and orchestra. Reserved seating available at L G Noyes drug store. Ithaca Journal and Lockport Journal praise the show as first class with striking specialty acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Henry
Roscoe Hall
Warren
L. G. Noyes Drug Store
Ithaca Journal
Lockport Journal
Henry
Opera House
Local man Patrick Burke Killed by Train Near Warren
Patrick Burke of Warren killed Saturday morning near Jackson's crossing on the D A V and P R R while tightening a bolt. A coroner's jury found death accidental and no blame on train crew. He was about 55, with a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Burke
Warren
Jackson’s Crossing
Burke
Justice Schnur
Messrs. A. Carroll
Geo. Clark
Samuel McGee
A. E., Miller
F. A. Brower
L. A. Rogers
Railroad contractor hurt wife in Bradford accident
Warren based contractor A Driesbach recently moved to Bradford with his wife staying at the Riddell House. A revolver in his pocket exploded while he rested, striking his wife in the abdomen. Surgeons removed the bullet and report a long path through her body. doctors hope for recovery given her age and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Driesbach
Warren
Salamanca
Bradford
Riddell House
Presbyterian Church Sees Call To Rev P B Allen
Over fifty members attend meeting at the Presbyterian Church to consider calling Rev P B Allen of Sharon as pastor. The vote shows 49 tallied. 43 for full call, two against, two one year, two blanks, with a motion making the result unanimous. A $1700 yearly salary and parsonage are offered if he accepts, and a notification committee is formed to present the case to Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gilleland
Tidioute
Copeland
Allen
Sharon
Henry
Danforth
Clark plans new lumber complex on burned island site
Mr. James Clark Jr buys out partners Judge Wetmore and H A Jamieson to rebuild a saw mill and planing mill on the former burning site. He will add steam power to the water power, declare Island the lumber hub. Sawmill measures 100 by 42 feet and planing mill 60 by 74 feet, one story each, with a target of January startup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clark, Jr
Judge Wetmore
H. A. Jamieson
Clark
New Struthers Hose House Planned On River Bank
Work begins soon on a brick building thirty feet square two stories high for Struthers Hose Company. Foundation by Struthers Wells Co costs about 1500 dollars. council to finance the rest. Downstairs will hold the hose cart and a store room. upstairs an assembly room and bunk room. Struthers Independent Hose Co. is in good shape after clearing about 250 on the Gowanda excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Hose Company
Struthers, Wells & Co
Struthers Independent Hose Co
Gowanda
Auction sale planned at old store of A Siagel and Son
On account of removal we have concluded to hold an auction sale for a few days at our old store. Go to Hunter's for underwear. Get your plumbing done by Simp son and Co on Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Siegel & Son
O. H. Hunter & Son’s
A. Siagel.& Son’s
Hunter’s
Simpson & Co
Liberty Street
Thirteenth Annual Eighty third Regiment Reunion in Warren
Immense crowd expected in Warren for the thirteenth reunion of the Eighty third Pennsylvania Volunteers with veterans coming from Erie Titusville Oil City Meadville Tionesta and New York’s Chautauqua County. The day features a reception a business meeting a parade to Irvine Grove a veterans dinner and speeches including a welcome by Judge Scofield and remarks by Col. D C McCoy and Gen James A Beaver if he arrives.
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Warren
Penn
Erie
Titusville
Oil City
Meadville
Tionesta
Pennsylvania
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Peter Grace
C. W. Smith
F. W. Miller
Jas. O. Parmlee
W. M. Lindsey
Robin Dennison
W. H. Pickett
L. T. Borchers
W. J. Alexander
H. Davis
A. Waters
G. R. Wetmore
J. E. Berkstresser
J. A. Mair
John Rowland
M. Cogswell
J. M. Lambling
Roscoe Hall
Warren Cornet
Northwestern Band
Irvine Grove
Scofield
D. C. McCoy
83D Regiment
James A. Beaver
Relic Grave Discovery Linked to French War Era
Workmen digging near the King residence unearthed four ancient skeletons, a mix of Native American and likely non Indian bones, with beads, a hatchet, a pipe, scissors, and other items. The scene invokes a possible Pow Wow and a French Indian skirmish era burial along the river bend, with speculative ties to Cornplanter and Washington's era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. King
John Gilson
Washington
Franklin
Erie
Pittsburg
Olean
Jamieson
Copeland
Cloths for Fall and Winter at Gero. Batt & Co.
G.I. Mead advertises a large stock of English and French cloths in fall and winter styles with unique patterns. Wool suits at $6 each from Gero. Batt & Co. and other items from George Ball & Co. including Melton coats and underwear. R. H. Jonson seeks cash for rags at Johnson's Exchange. Simpson & Co. handle water pipes and steam fittings. Morck Bros. offer latest silver jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I. Mead
Gero. Batt & Co
Rags, &c
Johnson’s Exchange
R. H. Jonson
Simpson & Co
Liberty Street
Melton
George Ball & Co’s
Gerorce Ball & Co’s
Morck Bro’s
Gero
Ball & Co
Vaiety Hall
Warren County Teachers Institute Completes Its Session
The ninth annual Warren County Teachers Institute met in Warren with 210 teachers registered. Leaders Supt. Apgar of New Jersey and Prof. Langley of Edinboro lectured on geography, child-centered teaching, and temperance. Attendees praised music by Prof. Excell and talks by Col. Sanford. Friday closed with Apgar's geography lesson and adoption of resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Warren
Apgar
New Jersey
Langley
Edinboro
Excell
Streeter
Titusville
Hoge
Tidionte
Miller
J. P. Sanford
Marshalltown
Iowa
Atlantic
Supt
Arird
Institute
W. M. Lindsey
Hinckley
Prof
Col
Prof. Excell
Thoburn
May Monks
Tidioute
Col. Sanford
Mr. Manville
Supt. Apgar
Rome
Col. Sanforg
George Frazine
Aaron Burr
the King
Trial of Cashier Craft Opens in Franklin Crews to Quash Indictments
The Franklin trial of cashier Craft began with defense seeking to quash four of six indictments for frauds. Lawyers for the defense and Commonwealth sparred over technicalities, with four counts dismissed and new bills issued for embezzlement by trustee and larceny by bailee. The jury found Craft not guilty of embezzlement, noting he was a bank trustee whose property holdings limited him to breach of trust. larceny by bailee and forgery cases continued to the November term. Bail set at 13,000 dollars, with 10,000 for larceny and 3,000 for forgery. Lamberton and Martina posted Craft's bail.
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Franklin
L. R. Freeman
R. G. Lamberton
J. H. Osmer
Grand Jury
Craft
James G. Lamberton
H. H. Martina
Birthday Celebration at Solomon Brown Farm
A Sugar Grove family gathering marked Solomon Brown's 65th birthday on August 27. Twenty two children and grandchildren attended at his residence, enjoying a bountiful repast. Brown has farmed the place 38 years, turning it from wilderness to a productive, pleasant home. May they live long to enjoy the fruits of their labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Solomon Brown
Sugar Grove
Brown
Arlie Mead
Allegheny College
Ford
Rufus Long
M.E
Youngsville
Todd
Garland
Whitney Hall
Davies
Merklehill
John Anderson
Pittsfield
Hawkeye
Gladstone
Park Plack
Meeting with Indians on Corplanner Reservation Aug 24
Rev R Crittenden reports a full house despite rain at the Corplanner Reservation gathering Sunday afternoon August 24. The program included a sermon talk and a gospel catechism recited by the young people. an afternoon meeting at Hodge Run is noted with plans for a Sunday school opening. Novelty ads for diamonds watches and jewelry appear from Morcxk Bros and George Ball Co along with Wall Paper stock at Merck Bros. A teeth and breath product Trasperry is advertised with a 5 cent sample and a plated top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Crittenden
Corplanter Reservation
Hodge Run
Population figures and regional notes from Chautauqua to Erie
Population counts across counties include Chautauqua at 65 342 and Erie barley output pegged at 500 000 bushels. Panama Rocks draws sightseers while forest county establishes Pigeon as a post office. The Presbytery of Erie meets September 12 13 in Edinboro. Bradford hosts events during firemen convention week September 18 23.
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Buffalo
Forest County
Panama Rocks
Erie County
Presbytery of
Erie
Edinboro
Billy Edwards
Buffaloes
Bostons
Alice Oates
Opera House
Fred P. Todd
Point Chautauqua
Warren
J.L. Grandin
John Hunter
Franklin Press
Jamestown Democrat
C. E. Bishop
Assembly Herald
Chautauqua
Bishop
Corry
Ernest Page
Columbus
Akron
Buchtel College
J. Stewart
R. McDonald
Sugar Grove
McIntosh House
Porter
Chauncey Spencer
Petroleum Production Nearly 30,000 Barrels Daily in August
Buffalo Express notes August oil activity across fields led by Cherry Grove with 171 wells producing 27,165 barrels and 159 barrels per well though 17 dry holes tempered results. Allegany and Bradford fields show smaller gains and ongoing drilling as 250 wells completed nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
Cherry Grove
Allegany, N. Y
Bradford
New Forest County
Shannon
Cooper Tract
Grandin
Balltown
A. B. Wolfe
John McKe
Wells Near Oil City Stir New Interest in Venango County
Oil City operators drilled a well in Cranberry wells Venango county last Friday producing about 5000 barrels. Located within six miles of Oil City the discovery is expected to attract nearby wells and heighten activity in the oil trade.
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Cherry Grove
Balltown
Forest County
Venango County
Oil City
Temperance movement grows in Pittsfield village
A temperance club formed with twenty eight members including voters and ladies amid a busy period of local activity. Rev. Davies and Rev Todd addressed the group as officers were elected with E I Davies vice president and Mrs John Long Jr secretary. Pittsfield reports strong lumber and lumber bark shipments and a new bridge on Mill street with thriving mill work and broad civic development.
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E. I. Davies
John Long, Jr
Sec
Willis K. Crosby
Prohibition Party
H. D. Todd
Mr. Andrews
Crosby and Davies
Pittsfield
Brokenstraw
Mill Street
September 4 1882 local notes on town events and ads
Weather is mild for September as busy workmen build a new school building. Adventists depart after weeks here. Shadduck preaches his final sermon in two weeks. Messengers in St Petersburg. Edna and Norman Arters travel to Sugar Grove for school term. John Gross moves in. Quartus Wright to arrive from Vineland. Mrs Goodwin plans westward visit in October. P L Wright ships sheep to New York. Eggs 22 cents, butter 2 1/2 cents. Fruit scarce except blackberries. Local ads list clothing stores, fall styles, suits at five to six dollars, jewelry and a buggy for sale.
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Shadduck
C. Messenger
St. Petersburg
Edna
Norman Arters
Sugar Grove
John Gross
Quartus Wright
Vineland
R. Goodwin
Yes Tooth Powder Sells Best by Johnson and Siegfried
The Yes Tooth Powder is advertised as the best option available for sale through Johnson and Siegfried, highlighting its quality and market prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Siegfreid
Variety Hall
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The
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Elysian
Morck Bros
P. O. Box
Mart
Forte
Coareet Inquirer
W. Sersall
Sheriff Chase
N. Greenland
Walter Smith
Stephen Cowles
Cincinnati
O. W. Beaty’s
Ellie
A. T. Scofield
Europe
Darius McGee
Cherry Grove House
Farnsworth
Ed. Davis
D. M. Gross
R. J. Stranahan
Williamsport
Nellie
Durham
F. B. Frew
Frew
New Mills
Teachers Institute
Hanna Christy
Carrie Brown
L. E. Clarke
S. F. Hoge
Juliette S. Hill
Sara Corl
Sie F. Morrison
Mary Cori
Lydia L. Evans
Ay Monks
Madge Kelley
Bertha McConkey
Flora Kelley
Etta E. Evans
Mary A. Taggart
Emma Brant
D. A. Arird
F. P. Greene
Emma Freese
Belle Jackson
Ella Freese
Emma Axtell
Roscoe D. Ransom
Susie Jackson
Lizzie M. Jackson
Nellie McKinney
Co. E. McKinney
Clinton Siggins
Hattie Axtell
Florine Chipman
Margie Buchanan
Allie Mead
Lander
Eva Marsh
Chas
A. Peterson
A. W. Cramer
Stella van Jennie West
Herbert Phillips
Clara Ashton
Mary A. Johnson
Alice Brown
Thos. W. Arird
W.N. Logan
Ella M. Wheeler
Mary R. Dennison
David Broly
G. J. Putnam
Jennie B. Putnam
Mittia Wright
Russellburg
Ella M. Sumner
W. I. Bachop
Rose Fehlman
Alice Fox
Mary Logan
Eva Fox
Minnie Wood
Mattie J. Hunter
J. L. Thompson
Anna Watters
Adelia Watters
PritsfreLp
M. Ww
DeEtte Mead
Ella Méad
Jery — Maude
Kinzua
J.J. Knapp
M. C. Fuller
Nora Hartness
J. Gunning
J. J. Knapp
Sheffield
Kate Horton
Etta Whipple
Anna Everton
Jennie M. Allan
Grace L. Cushman
Freehold
Alzada Haupin
Kate Crecroft
Inez
Belle Hartwell
Carrie Mead
Janet Wilson
Sadie Bloomfield
Jennie Mead
Grand Valley
Grace Pierce
Lorinda Merritt
Mrs
A. G. Jones
Eva A. Curtiss
Irvine
Cobham, Lola F. Connelly
Alice M. McCain
MC Graw
W. C. Thom
J. B. Thomson
Seward Cady
Cora Allen
Allie Raymond
Ella Colegrove
North Warren
C. H. Jackson
Libbie Lilly
Mary E. Hans, Cora C. Greene, Iie M. LaDow
Ettie Nichols
George Bennett
Corydon
Elmer Church
Lottsville
Ella Guild
Fagundus
Chloe Nicholson
Wetmore
Mary Helling
Onoville
Sophia Schott
Germany
Kittie F. Hathorn
St. Mary’s
Ida A. Bennett
Lottie Glenn
Pleasantville
Ellen A. Newman
Fentonville
Miss M
E. Taggart
L. S
Sugar Grove Fair
Union Agricultural Society
Indians
Morcxk Bros
Merck Bros
Chattauqua County
Cranberry
M. Shear & Brother
Parmlee & Henry
Bey
Warren and Vicinity
Intend
M. Shear & Bro
Pest
M.shear & Bro
Warren, Pa
Wrightsville
Morcx Bro’s
L. G. Noyes
Morex Bros
Koebly
Parker City
Iie
Conneautville
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Sinclairville
Grindley Bro’s
Fifth Street
G. W. Lefler
Warren Hotel
Jesus
Com
Warren High School
Science, Mathematics and Literature
Durii
A. B. Miller
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