Community events and notices from Warren 1899
News notes include rescheduled YMCA game with Russell Frewsburg at Recreation Park, theater and entertainment plans at Hoyt's in town, a Kipling program for Trinity church, Pleasant Grange hall dedication with State Master M. F. Hill, Carnival of Nations coming to the Armory, and the Maccabees ox roast with races and prizes at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B
Russell-Frewsburg
Y.M.C. A
Recreation Park
Pleasant Grange
Pleasant Tp
Warren
M. F. Hill
Fair Ground
Lawry
Miss Lounsbury
Court Session Opens With Guilty Verdicts In Spring Creek Cases
Court began last Monday under Judge Lindsey with Grand Jury foreman Fred Morck. Ernest Wilkins faced an attempted rape case and was found not guilty with costs. The Spring Creek white cap case involving John Bennett and William Lloyd for assault and battery concluded with a guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Lindsey
Fred Morck
Com
Ernest Wilkins
Spring Creek
John Bennett
Wm. Lloyd
Henry Johnson
West Spring Creek
Frank Walker
S. J. Pero and Brothers
Borough Council Acts on Cemetery Lots and Street Repairs
Regular council meeting approved cemetery lot exchanges after a visit to Oakland Cemetery and referred water flooding complaints to the Street Committee. The Warren Water Co withdrew its contract proposal. Clerks ordered Struthers Wells Co to remove lumber and ties and keep cars off Fourth Street while sidewalk work is planned. An ordinance licensing transient merchants passed third reading, and a revenue ordinance for foreign insurers to fund the Warren Firemen’s Association passed second reading. Several bills were approved before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Cemetery
Warren Water Co
Struthers, Wells & Co
Fourth Street
Water Street
Borough of
Warren
Warren Firemen’s Association
Warren Public Schools Open With Large Attendance
Warren public schools opened Monday with larger than usual attendance as high school welcomes many new pupils from out of town. Grade seven pupils move from Jefferson street and East street to the high school. Reception for instructors set for Friday evening in the high school parlors.
Last day to register and town notes from Warren
Local notices from Warren Pa mention registration deadlines, conduct of stores during the Jewish New Year, visits by residents to Philadelphia and York state, births, deaths and illnesses, and various travelers and events including a Philadelphia Exposition exhibit and a hospital project planning update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Cops
Fred Dinsmoor
Toronto
Warren
Land Transfers Recorded for Week Ending September 6 18008
Property transfers show multiple grantees including John Vancise to Martin Vancise Eldred and George B Wright to Martin Wright Sugar Grove with values from 1 to 1500 dollars. Other transfers list margaret Murphy Deerfield Charles Rhodes and several estates in Sugar Grove Freehold Warren Farmington and Columbus with varied sums up to 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vancise
Martin W. Vancise
Eldred
M. E. S. Biddle
al Loyatty
Jacob Knopf
Pleasant
Geo. B. Wright
Martin M. Wright
Sugar Grove
Same
Clayton J. Firth
Freehold
Margaret Murphy
Chas. L. Rhodes
Deerfield
Robt. C
Pittsfield
Levi Johnson
Peter Sorenson
Glade
A. E. Johnson
Sarah A. Middleton
Calvin Nichols
Orlie H. Nichols
Spring Creek
Mary J. Jewell
W. W. Hodges
Pine Grove
Mary E. Lyman
Elk
Fred R. Pickett
B. L. Beals
Columbus
Harriet M. Pickett
Conenango B. L. A
Chas. W. Nelson Warren
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Holds Two Conventions
The Warren County WCTU will host its 25th annual convention at North Clarendon September 19–21, 1899 with Miss A L A Murcutt addressing on the 19th and 20th. The Pennsylvania WCTU marks its 25th silver jubilee in Philadelphia October 6–10 at Olivet Presbyterian Church with speakers Hammer Shaw Barakat Boole Barnes Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Warren County
North Clarendon
A. L. A. Murcutt
Josephine P. Taggart
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Mt. Vernon
Mesdames Hammer
Shaw
Barakat
Boole
Barnes and Ackerman
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
Claim offers a $100 reward for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney Co and Toledo druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. hall's family pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Community notes from county clips and local reunions
Miss Grace Mabie shows steady recovery and J R Tallman regains mobility at home. Mrs. John Foyer moves toward Ludlow Pa with son in law Henry Colomy. Mr Foyer to Oil City to join son Peter. In Youngsville Mrs M F Green visits relatives in Nashville and Chautauqua. Morris family elected officers at Garland reunion. next gathering in Youngsville. Sugar Grove sees birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs A M Catlin. Abbott family reunion held. readers ask why Sugar Grove lacks a cannery while Bear Lake and Ashville build canneries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mabie
J. R. Tallman
John Foyer
Ludlow
Henry Colomy
Foyer
Oil City
Peter
Youngsville
M. F. Green
Nashville
Tenn
W. H. Shortt
Green
Chautauqua
Wee
Morris
Garland
E. L. Morris
C. 8
Carrie Houghton
Sugar Grove
A. M. Catlin
Abbott
Charles Jagger
Bear Lake
Ashville
Can the Blood Be Purified by Kidney Cure Claims
The text argues that blood cannot be purified while the kidneys are weak or diseased. It claims all blood passes through the kidneys every three minutes and must be healthy for cleansing. It promotes Thompson's parasma as a great kidney cure and Thompson's Barosma to reduce inflammation and dissolve gravel while carrying off poisons.
Improvements at Rouse Hospital Farm Attract Attention
A Mall report highlights gains at Rouse Hospital noting a new laundry, painted barns, and a near complete pig house started by R G Mead of Youngsville. Crops and livestock prosper with 48 cows, 44 milk producers yielding about 450 pounds daily for the Youngsville creamery and hospital use. Spring calves, mostly Durham, attract $18 to $20 a head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Youngsville
Durham
Cook's Fruit Store Sells Fresh Peaches and Plums
Cook's Fruit Store in Warren offers ripe peaches and plums ready for canning. 9 lb baskets of plums at 20 cents, Bartlett pears per bushel, grapes, and snatsias priced low. Cook, Exchange Block, Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook’s Fruit
Meadville Oct reunion and regional notes from Crawford County
State and vicinity items report the 57th regiment reunion set for October in Meadville. News briefs describe local schools, fire marshal appointments, hospital inmates, water shortages, a pioneering female mail carrier, oil pump problems, a Smethport fire, Gettysburg monument plans, calves and dairy prices, York’s 150th anniversary events, political incumbency trends, August well activity, Butterborough tax exemption for a white lead works, Erie county crop issues, fruit basket standards law, and the Cambridge Fair plans for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterborough
White Lead Trust
Erie County
Lake Shore
Erie Herald
Pennsylvania
Cambridge Fair Association
Cambridge Springs
A. S. Faber
Pale and Sickly Children Grow Strong After Worm Powder
A brief advertisement notes pale children gain strength after using a worm powder. It highlights affordable price and promises relief, reflecting common 19th century patent medicine claims.
Bicycle Repair and Sundries Offered in Warren
Ed Hertzel at the old grist mill building in Warren advertises the largest stock of bicycle sundries. He offers repairs done promptly and cheaply and provides cups cones and shafts with guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ed. KE. Hertzel
FarMers Hotel Barn Assigned to John Stinger
Struthers Hotel Barn is placed under John Stinger who will care for farmers horses and other horses. Transient trade is welcomed as there is no livery on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struthers Hotel
John Stinger
Wanted customers to buy 300 ards woolen cloths at cost
A newspaper notice advertises 300 ards of woolen cloth for sale at cost to clear space for fall goods. Prospective buyers are invited to call and see Jacob Keller, the tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Jacob Keller
UB stock: why review before you buy
The message questions whether to examine UB stock before purchasing and emphasizes due diligence. It notes the stock is new and up to date, implying that careful review remains prudent for investors.
Irvington notes varied activity and appointments
Lewie E. Conroy accepts a repaint project for W N Y P R R Co. J F Clark returns to Duluth briefly. Mrs Butterfield and Miss Cassatt visit local homestead guests. Engineer Pat Shehan and family spend season with his mother. Teachers named for Brokenstraw township schools. G W Thompson handles M E church repaint. Nelson overhauls a house with C L Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokenstraw Township
D. W. Mead
Mead’s
Harry Mowris
York Hill
Clara Somers
Dunn’s Eddy
Floy Kendall
Hamblin Hill
Annie Mowris
Matthews Run
Lena Duprey
Hull Hill
Mary York
Murray Hill
Emma Akins
Irvine Run
Irvineton
G. W. Thompson
M. E. Church
Chas. F. Nelson
C. L. Lawson
Sept 4 News: Schools Open and Local Socials
Sept 4 report notes schools begin, Y P L society moves, residents travel to Celer Niagara Falls and Ludlow, visits with families in Lander Marshtown and Olean. Local teams meet, fare well sermons given, ice cream social wide attendance, and new teacher Hokanson starts the school term.
Abbott Allen reunion draws about one hundred twenty at Jagger home
The Abbott-Allen reunion was held at the residence of Chas Jagger on Thursday July 31. About one hundred twenty people were present. J J Brookmire and family of Findleys Lake are visiting relatives in town. Fred B Root of Warsaw N Y spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Jet McDonald hosted a tea Saturday evening. Mrs Wm Haggerty Mrs J C Hamilton and Mrs A M McDonald spend the week at Allegheny Springs. Mrs Jude has returned home after weeks away. O D Barlow spending a few days in town. Mrs E W Stilson Miss Carrie Cuming Agnes Abbott and Margaret Hamilton visited Mrs Peter Roach at Boomertown Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Kane
Lucy Williams
Frank Settelle
Smith Business College
Warren
D. W. C. James
Glenn
Allegheny City
Co. I
J. H. Fuellhart
Warren County
Republican State Committee
W. E. Rice
Jacob Keller
J. P. Burns
Grace M. E
Jamestown
No. Clymer
N. Y
Marshall Parshall
Yale College
Cyrus Siegfried
State College
Harry Clawson
Louis Smutz
Philadelphia Dental College
State Hospital
State Board of Public Charities
Robertson
Hepburn
Erma Buerstadt
Mabel Rushworth
Jamestown N. Y
Rushworth
John Stone
Spaulding
M. Z. Spaulding
Erie
Warren W. Spaulding
Marcus Z. Spaulding
Archie M. Howes
Frank P. Spaulding
Millie W. Howes
Hilda
Wood
Trinity Parish House
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Trinity Guild
Abbott-Allen
Chas. Jagger
J.J. Brookmire
Findley’s Lake
Fred B. Root
Warsaw
Jet McDonald
Wm. Haggerty
J. C. Hamilton
Thompson's Barasma Cure Promises Lasting Health Fix
The advertisement claims Thompson's Barasma or Back ache Kidney and Liver Cure provides permanent cures not temporary relief. It asserts success in Bright's disease sciatic rheumatism kidney and liver diseases and female weakness and notes the remedy is purely vegetable and pleasant to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Bright
National Export Exposition Opens in Philadelphia
The National Export Exposition runs Sept 14 to Nov 30 in Philadelphia. It features bands Sousa and Damrosch, a Midway Plaisance with a Chinese Village and London Ghost Show, and extensive amusements. Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trips at one fare and a third plus admission, valid through Nov 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Marine Band
Sousa
Banda Rossa
Innes
Damrosch
London
Hagenbeck
Blarney Castle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Dr. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic advertised
An old time ad prays that Dr. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic helps children who soil bedding from bedwetting. It claims value beyond $100 to users and promises immediate relief. Sold by Hertzel & Saner, druggists, Warren Pennsylvania.
Way Pay Rent and Purchase Offer for Warren Building Lot
An ad offers a 560 by 150 foot building lot in Warren borough near the street car line for 100 to 350 dollars on contract. Terms are five dollars per month without interest under D. W. Beaty of Warren, Pa. A second line seeks customers to buy woolen cloths at cost from Jacos Keller the Tailor, with suitable sizes for ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
D. W. Beaty
Deitch and Hanlon wed in Warren ceremony
In Warren on August 30 1899 Justice Hampson married Albert Deitch to Miss Mary Hanlon both residents of Warren. A second note records Jesse W Goodwell of Pleasantville Pa and Bertha M Sutton of East Branch Warren Co Pa wed in Busti N Y on August 30 1899 by Dr J P Northrop.
Demand and prices drive building boom and profits rise
Dun's Review notes strong demand despite high prices with employment and wages lifting purchasing power. More stores, mills, machinery, and transport capacity are needed as builders plan for the future. Iron, nails, steel, boots, leather and hides show price increases with delivery next year. Payment acknowledged in a life insurance claim: A. M. Hoover reports $1000 paid within ten days after Sarah Hoover's death.
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Dun
A. M. Hoover
Parker’s Landing
Keystone Benefit Society
Warren
Sarah Hoover
Parker Lodge No. 20
CURWEN Wives funeral at Warren State Hospital in 1899
Annie F Curwen wife of Dr John Curwen Warren State Hospital died Monday Sept 4 1899 burial in Harrisburg today. She was daughter of Rev C S Wyeth former Coven ant Presbyterian pastor of Harrisburg and widow of Dr Curwen for eighteen years. She was praised for kindness and sympathy to the needy. Weimersperger died Sept 1 1899 at Lundys Lane Erie Co Pa daughter of Stephen Marrer formerly of Glade Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimersperger
Lundy’s Lane
Erie Co
Charles Weimersperger
Stephen Marrer
Glade Run
Cannibalism on a Raft Stuns Sea Tale From 10 Days Afloat
Sailors Thomas and Anderson of the Norwegian bark Drot survived ten days at sea on a raft after abandoning food. They recount killing a German crewmate to share scarce provisions as sharks and fish swirled around the raft. The tale ends with them receiving care in Charleston, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Anderson
Charleston
S.C
New Great South American Kidney Cube Reliefs Pain Fast
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cube. It relieves bladder and back pain and water retention almost immediately. Sold pane Saner druggists Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pane & Saner
Warren
Warren saloon beside YMCA sparks churchward concerns
In Warren the YMCA sits next to a saloon prompting alarm over rum influence. A local critic cites a Warren hotel with few daily registrants and urges wards to convert such establishments into drinking saloons only if allowed. A Kane Leader remark reflects moral vigilance. The piece also notes new postal money order forms this month with carbon copies and receipts feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Proposals Sought for Warren State Hospital Projects
Proposals are invited for the construction of two buildings at the State Hospital for the Insane in Warren Pennsylvania. Separate bids required for each building and for the foundation and superstructure, with a 15 percent bond or certified check. Bids due September 15 1899. Trustees reserve the right to reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital For the Insane
Warren
Penna
R. B. Stone
Grovce Lewis
D. C. Allen
Rowland and Sons Offer Largest Warren Paper Stock
W C Rowland and Sons advertise the largest and most complete Warren paper stock. New arrivals are described as complete with items for coloring and examination of the stock. Exchange building location cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C .Rowland & Sons
Dunkirk and Allegheny RRs Offer Buffalo Niagara Falls Excursion
On September 17 a two day trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls is planned at the request of shopmen. Dunkirk and Allegheny valley lines will operate the special train. Additional details and schedule forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Dunkirk, Alleghen bin &Ries
Olean
Bradford
AT HUNTER'S Fall Starter Offers and Low Prices
Early fall buys labeled money savers feature 1500 yards of fancy outings at 6 3 4 cents, 1000 yards extra fine heavy weight outings at 7 4 cents, 1000 yards Lancaster Apron Check Ginghams at 5 cents per yard, Turkey Red Calico fast colors at 75 and 98 cents, calicoes and percales at 1.38, and fur collar ettes priced below previous winter levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
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Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Lipraky Hatt
Hoyt’s
Chinatown
Kipling
F. H. Rockwell
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Church
A. R. Taylor
Mandelay
Leopold
Armory
Jefferson Street
Blanche M. Hawkins
Anna L. Trantum
Jetta M. Smith
Katherine Marsh
Lizzie M. Wells
Stella Y. James
Marabel Teese
Grace E. Thomas
Gertrude Bettes
Katherine Meehan
Emily Fleming
East Street
Cora M. Bartholomew
Jessie E. Morrison
Mary Brann
Ethel E. DeForest
Zelda L. Maitland
Emma A. Smutz
Katharine Dillon
Anna L. Conrath
Gree
Central
Ida Mae Sibble
West Water Street
Blanche McClintock
S. Jane Simpson
Rica M. Burgie
Emma Kolfrat
Adams B. Vera
Carrie E. Olsen
Hattie L. Slayton
Ellen T. Glenn
Lara A. Sheldon
C. W. Ensworth
A. Grace Petheram
Grace L. Wikoff
L. H. Ensworth
B. G. Smith
I. Flower
U. S
John J. Quinn
Abbie K. Richardson
E. A. Abbott
D. L. Gerould
Smith Business
Allen
Liberty Street
UIL
Grace Davis
Franklin, Pa
William Flohr
E. E. Allen
Grace Todd
WM. Keegan
York State
P. W. Brown
Lander
Emory Waters
Lockhaven
C. W. Nichols
J. R. Cuark
Mary King
Corry
Chicago
Isaac Horton
Sheffield
Cou
W. J. Hulings
England
B. J. Jackson
Howard
Lakes
Middle West
Benton Millinery
Chapin Hall
Cornplanter Refining Co
Emory Thompson
St. Paul
Baltimore
Titusville
Ford
M. Lesser
Lesser
Evans
Sixteenth Regiment
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Rebecca E. Boyle
Market St
West Philadelphia
D. Cook
57Th Regiment
Meadville
Tae Bear Lake
Wm. Taft
Alfa Hallam
Crawford Co
Crawford County
Hospital For the Insane
Conneaut Lake
Conneaut Creek
Conneautville
Marky Butler
Cool Spring
Fayette County
Jumonville
Uniontown
Duke Center
Bradford Star
Smethport
Chambers
Gettysburg
Tuer Fredonia Censor
Carroll
Jamestown Dairy Board of Trade
Leonard Pearson
York County
York
Congress
Smiths
Benjamin Smith
Jacob Sug
Putnamville
Y. P. L. Society
Celer
D. J. Mahan
E. E. Thompson
H. A. Putnam
H. O. Jones
Admire
Kan
Grand Valley
E. G. Wilcox
Lola R. King
Cora Stanton
Marshtown
Frewsburg
Mary Sweet
Aubrey Putnam
Mary Rowland
Lizzie
Alvander Putnam
G. E. Anderson
Ashtabula
R. L. Stanton
J. H. Stanton
Mr. Brunson
U. B
Westereen
Edith Crouch
Mt. Jewett
Crouch
WM. Page
Jones
Hokanson
Jacos Keller
Boston
Shoe Store
B. G. Gregory
Oxford
E. Stout
Eberhart & Miller
Suspension Bridge
Re Mari W. Sealy
Fehlman Bros
Usx
Hunter's
O.H. Hunter & Son
Warner
Ferris
Baker's
the Warren Savings Bank
Renta
A. J. Hazeltine
O. W. Beaty
B.ensworth
Geo. H. Jackson
O. W. Oneeeeman Nee
MS Stone
M. B Dunham
L. R. Freeman
A. Haseltine
C. Sigel
Citizens Natl Bank
Mynon Wa
E. T. Hazedove
Vavio L. Gerould
W. Denison
Darren Acee
J. M. Biegfried
L. W. Dennison
O. Parmise
D. L
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