Y M C A appoints Bradford man as Warren director
John M. Tyson of Bradford is named Physical Director for the new Y M C A building at Warren and will oversee the gymnasium and equipment. The borough notes transfers of liquor licenses to James Edwards and Pat F. McMahon. Court sessions continue with voter applications rising. Episcopal services resumed under Rev A R Taylor with a small scare from an electrical issue near the organ, and the church will be open for inspections Mondays and Fridays 4 to 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. A
John M. Tyson
Bradford
Warren
Warren Episcopal Church
A. R. Taylor
Rail road order targets train ride thefts along line
The Pennsylvania Railroad issues a directive to railroad police to stop stealing rides on trains, targeting men and boys near the line who rely on trainmen for exemption. Arrests and imprisonment follow violations, due to frequent accidents from jumpers. A second note promotes Warren Public Library Finding List, a 25 cent catalogue of nearly 10,000 books and periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Warren Public Library
Farmers’ Club
Shakespere Club
Kate Sill
Warren Notes and Local Happenings Across Town
Local briefs list visits and travels of residents from Warren to Pittsburg Erie Meadville and beyond. Updates cover Teleg Office leadership at Warren and teaching posts, burglaries near Sugar Grove, and social notes including marriages and theater/meeting plans.
Good Roads Exhibit at Warren County Fair
County fair dates September 14 to 17 host a government backed road exhibit. Gen Roy Stone leads a sample stone road project on the river road near Oak Land cemetery with E G Harrison supervising. Workers and materials supplied by Warren County Pleasant Township and the county. talks planned by Stone and Harrison to showcase new road construction methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stone
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Suspension Bridge
Oakland Cemetery
E.G. Harrison
U. S
Warren
Pleasant
Gen. Stone
Mr. Harrison
Pennsylvania
United States
Warren County
J. F. Rounce
W. J. Mead
H. M. Preston
L. D. Wetmore
A. Hertzel
Charles Lott
Thos. Mowers
T. J. Irvine
Citizens’ Committee
Warren County fair invites displays and hosts mass meeting
Warren merchants and manufacturers are invited to display at the county fair next week with free space. A good roads mass meeting on September 15 at 11 am on the fair ground will feature Gen Roy Stone and possibly other speakers. Attractions include a hose race, heavy horse pulling, Grange displays, stock from J J Carter and Nichols, balloon ascensions, and daily horse and dog races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Granges
J. J. Carter
West Hickory
C. W. Nichols
Spring Creek
Fredresy
Lady
Toronto Fair
Canada
Pilgrimage to Jamestown by Warren Commandery
Warren Commandery No 63 Knights Templar plans a trip to Jamestown for the 84th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery New York on Sept 13 14 15 1897. They depart 9 15 a m by D A V and P RY, drill evenings, badges for Sir Knights and ladies, program includes parade reviews and Chautauqua lake excursion with lunch at Long Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Warren Commandery
Knights’ Templar
Grand Commandery
State of New York
Erie B’y Station
Celoron
Chautauqua Lake
Town Council Minutes Set Meeting Actions and Grants
Regular town council meeting notes show attendance gaps. Requests include sidewalk extensions on Royal street and proper pole placement for telegraph and street railway lines. Repairs at Struthers Hose House referred to committees. Cannon permit granted for Central Park. Library Association seeks small appropriation. referred to finance. Sewer contract on Penna Avenue noted. bicycle riding ban on Conenango Ave proposed. Tax reports referred to finance. street roller rental approved with bond. Adjournment follows bill processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Cable, Smith and Mead
Jacob Schnur
Royal Street
Carlo
Struthers Hose House
Harry Smith
Eben N. Ford
Sewer Committee
McLaughlin
Penna Avenue
Oak
Franklin Streets
Franklin Street
Madison Street
Conenango Ave
Penna, Ave
5Th Street
Boro
Act of Assembly
Finance Committee
Jas
McCloud
Kane
Dixson Drug Store Offers Pure Drugs and Paint Supplies
East Side Drug and Variety Store advertises guaranteed pure drugs and low prices. The shop carries paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, wallpaper, Kal se mine, novelties, and related items with special price offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
East Side Drug and Variety Store
Society announces homes for aging members and young girls
The EE Society lists housing needs for aged members and for girls aged eight years and six months. Mrs. R Brown serves as president of the Warren, Pennsylvania organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Ee Society
Jess
R. Brown
C. A
Warren
Sheriff Sales Report From Court House Auction
Last Monday and Tuesday sheriff sales list multiple properties in Conewango Elk Pittsfield Warren Youngsville and Freehold. Parcels sold to plaintiffs and others with amounts ranging from 70 to 4925 dollars, including land in Conewango for 775 and Warren area property for 2725.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s
Howard
Court House
G. N. Parmlee
F. A. Dalrymple
Conewango
Plaintiff
Hattie B. Porter
C. L. Martin
Elk
R. C. Adams
M. A. Tuttle
Mary Clancy
Pittsfield
Warren Savings Bank
S. P
G. D. Burlin
Mary Miner
John A
F. G. Spetz
Byron Walton
Wm. Merkle
Calvin Garber
Limestone
C. T. Bordwell
Jennie M. Boone
Freehold
D. W. Beaty
W. D. Brown
W. W. Freeman
Warren
C. D. Crandall
Jas
Parmlee
John W. Cusick
C. S. Morris
Harry and
Clara M. Cusick
Marriage notice dispute from Herbert Lubold
Herbert Lubold of Cherry Grove Pa. calls a marriage notice published Aug 26 a falsehood and a mean prank or injury by an unknown person. He declares the notice untrue and signatures his response as a denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lubold
Cherry Grove
16th Regiment Shooters Near Victory At Mt Gretna Meet
The 16th regiment team at the Mt Gretna state shoot posted solid scores and placed close to the winners in events despite four members serving on the 2d brigade team. Sergeant C J Gunning of Lottsville Warren County and Company A Corry earned the top individual score among sharpshooters winning a $15 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Sergt. C. J. Gunning
Lottsville
Warren County
Co. A. Corry
Building Associations of Pennsylvania in 1896
Bank Commissioner Gilkeson reports assets totaling 107,008,109.80 dollars and states that overall building and loan associations are financially sound with the vast majority well managed and economical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANK
Gilkeson
Building Associations of
Pennsylvania
Warren Mall celebrates fiftieth year as community hub
The Conneautville Courier notes Warren Mall enters its fiftieth year and praises the Cowan brothers for printing a top local newspaper enjoyed by a grateful community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mall
Cowan
Halls celebrate silver wedding anniversary at Second Street home
A number of friends and relatives gathered Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hall on Second Street to mark their 25th or silver wedding anniversary. Refreshments were served, a memento was left, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Hall
Second Street
Warren Democrat
Freight traffic increases pushers on P. and E. Ry
Freight traffic on the P and E Ry has grown so heavy that five pushers are now needed on the east side of Kane hill instead of three, to assist trains from Wilcox to this place, and four or five pushers on the west side where two were once sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane Hill
Wilcox
Kane Republican
James Nixon Injured In Mansion House Collapse
James Nixon a carpenter from Titusville formerly of Warren was badly hurt last Monday evening when falling timbers from the old Mansion House he was tearing down trapped him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Stewart
Airmount
Joan G. Stuart
Florence Hall
Warren
San Francisco
Mary
King
Corry
AL Davis
Uncle Tom
Buffalo
Salvation Army
C. M. Shortt
Sugar Grove
Republican League
Williamsport
Mr. Wetmore
Salamanca
James Nixon
Titusville
For Sale Circular Sawmill and Boiler
For sale a complete circular sawmill and boiler in good condition with easy terms. Contact N FB for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. FB. Ee
Franklin
Malis
Local Glaze-Blowers Return as Factory Reopens
SEPT 7 Fresh County notes report the glaze-blowers returning from summer vacation with the plant expected to restart around Sept 15. Mentions of residents visiting Massachusetts Wisconsin and Buffalo, new housing moves, court jurors, shrinking construction on Shriner block, school reopening with Prof Leyman, depot painting, and new house construction near Pontus Johnson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Sowle
Massachusetts
Ella Long
Wisconsin
Miles Underwood
Nathan Nelson
L. J Hall
A. W. Franklin
Swedish Mission Church
Buffalo
Church Street
Bennet
Shriner
Leyman
Tiona
Prince August Young
Penna. R. R
Harry Slesnick
Pontus Johnson
Heart's Content Social Notes and School Opening
Septembers visits include Mrs J A Baxter and daughter France from last week. Families from Crawford County and Cherry Grove several guests with A Lubold family. School opened at District No 5 on Sept 6 with Miss Nelson as teacher and thirteen scholars in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Baxter
France
C. F. Goodwill
Messrs
Homer
Herbert Lubold
Cochranton
Montgomery Farnsworth
J. W. Wilkins
Grant Sutton
Bertha Pochey
Cherry Grove
A. Lubold
Chas
Peter Stoke
Tidioute
Miss Nelson
Glade
Local Notices and Movements in Septembr
Sept 7 report notes C P Thompson returns from Oil City after six weeks away. C D Ruland builds a new barn for Edward Gregory on Pitt farm. Mrs Alice Ruland and Anna of Jamestown visit local friends. E Weatherby engages workers cutting brush on Rhind farm. Rev Mr Wilson of Russell preaches farewell at Thompson schoolhouse last Sunday. after services several were baptised. Ora Marlett summoned home due to wife illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Thompson
Oil City
C. D. Ruland
Edward Gregory
Pitt Farm
Alice Ruland
Anna
Jamestown
E. Weatherby
Rhind
Mr. Wilson
Russell
Thompson School House
Ora Marlett
Ford opens school as enrollment grows in Dugall
SEPT. 7. H L Ford began his school August 30 with a large number of scholars and more expected. Mr Frisbee now works for Mr Newhouse and moved his family into Mr Dalrymple's house. Mr and Mrs S K Mead, here for the summer, returned home last Wednesday. Miss Burl Erickson of Jamestown visited friends and relatives last week. Local residents plan to go grape picking.
The New Game Law Passes Legislature
Overview of the new game law sets hunting limits and penalties. Sunday hunting carries a $25 fine. out of season shooting incurs $25 per bird, with dates for deer, woodcock, and rabbits. Dogs, traps and possession rules impose heavy penalties. one day jail per dollar fined, and informer gets half the fine.
Kidder Anniversary Celebrated in Youngsville Pa
On Tuesday August 31 the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W F Kidder of Youngsville Pa was celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Ahlstrom on Sixth Street about 75 friends attended many from out of town. An elaborate supper followed and gifts to the couple reflected high regard. The Kidder marriage occurred in Busti New York on August 33 1847 at the home of John Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kidder
Youngsville
C. A. Ahlstrom
Sixth Street
Warren County Fair Ticket Deal Announced
Warren County Fair dates May 14 15 16 17. D A V P R B will sell round trip tickets from all points at two cents per mile, except Irvmeton where rate is 25 cents. Good to return on or before Sept 18. D G Moon Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County Fair
D. G. Moon
Real Estate Transfers for Work Ending Sept 5 1897
Transfers recorded include R. H. Lewis to John M. Davidson in Conewango for 1000 dollars and Jon C. Bennett to Mary C. Morrison in Warren for 1 dollar. Other listed deeds include Wood Co. to Chas. Johnson in Eldred for 1000, Struthers estate to Earl Leroy Cobb in Warren for 225, Brown to David Allen in Kinzua for 100, Coleman et al to Hester Jennings in South West for 100, Bertha Rhodes et al to Emma R. Edmunds in Columbus Ohio, Horn et al to Edward Decker in Spring Creek for 250, and Warren County treas to G. W. Siggins in Limestone for 6.71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Lewis
John M. Davidson
Conewango
Jon. C. Bennett
Mary C. Morrison
Warren
L. B. Wood Co
Chas. Johnson
Eldred
Thos. Struthers
Earl Leroy Cobb Warren
K Brown
David Allen
Kinzua
Same
P. Coleman
Hester Jennings
South Weat
Bertha Rhodes
Emma R. Edmunds
Columbus
O. D. Horn
Edward Decker
Spring Creek
Treas
Warren Co
G. W. Siggins
Limestone
Pauling and Eysinger Wed in Warren on Sept 2 1897
In Warren on Thursday evening September 2, 1897, at the bride’s parents residence, Rev. E F Edmonds officiated the marriage of William J. Pauling of Plains Pennsylvania and Lulu May Eysinger of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partine — Eysincen
Warren
E. F. Edmonds
William J. Pauling
Plains
Lulu May Eysinger
Mrs. Robert Ennis Dies of Cancer in Conewango Township
Mrs. Robert Ennis aged 58 dies at home in Conewango Township near Warren on September 5 1897 after a battle with cancer. She was wife to Robert Ennis and the family grave remains at the local plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Conewango
Warren
Robert Ennis
Witty jokes and quips from era gossip and ads
A column of humorous clippings and light notices from various papers. It includes witticisms about marriage and politics, a joke about overwork versus dissipation, a quip about a choir and a clergyman, plus a small ad for Dr Detchons antidivoretic and a Kentucky divorce anecdote. The tone is playful and miscellany.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
A 19th century advert proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to cure or refund with a $100 reward, and pitches testimonials and a Toledo, Ohio origin. It also notes Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Last of the Season Excursion to Olean and Bradford
The W N Y P Ry runs its last popular low rate excursion Sunday September 19. Special train from Warren at 10 a.m. round trip fare $1, under 12 half fare. Arrive Olean and Bradford at noon. Return trains depart 7 p.m. from Olean and Bradford with tickets valid on regular trains Monday September 20. Do not miss this low rate season end chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
Bradford
Warren
Cure Your Stomach with South American Nervine
Bold claim of a universal stomach cure from South American Nervine sold by Hertzel and Saner in Warren Pennsylvania. Advertisements promise immediate relief for weak stomach and nerves with no failures and constant improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Warren County Fair Takes Place September 14 to 17 1897
The Warren Co Fair is scheduled for September 14 through 17, 1897. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from Erie Ridgway and nearby stations to Warren and return, valid until September 18, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Warren
Erie
Ridgway
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Advertises Services
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operates in the rear of Mansion House with E. W. Sealy as manager. They take up clean and lay carpets and guarantee satisfaction. Leave orders at Mansion House or at A. A. Davis & Co., Warren Steam Laundry, Riwa & Stevens, or J. S. Bayer locations for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
What It Will Do Laxa Tea Promises Digestive Relief
Laxa Tea cleanses the system aids digestion cures constipation and sick headache. Pleasant to take with no griping. Sold and guaranteed by all druggists 10 and 25 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Java
Japan
Last cheap Sunday excursion rate to Chautauqua region
D A V P R R announces final cheap Sunday excursion for this season to Chautauqua Celoron and Lily Dale on Sunday September 12th. All who wish to use the reduced rates should take this opportunity. D C Moon superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Celoron
Lily Dale
D. C. Moon
Supt
D A V and P R R Sell Round Trip Tickets
In Jamestown New York September 14 and 15 the D A V and P R R will offer round trip tickets from all stations Frewsburg to Titusville to Falconer at two cents per mile. Tickets are valid for return on or before September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Fall Suits and Tight Prices at Local Clothier Stand
Laxa tea offered as a tonic with plain simple claims sold by druggists for 10 and 25 cents with free samples. Clothing ad notes latest fall suit styles, inviting customers to call, view large stock, and compare prices, boasting unbeatable value on china and glassware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Catalog of titles from A. A. Davis & Co
A long list of books and authors appears, including classics and children's literature. The entry names many titles such as Black Beauty Gulliver's Travels Oliver Twist and Robinson Crusoe, alongside authors and notes of publication, attributed to A. A. Davis & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw
Averil
Barbadoes
Barbara
Barnaby
Espeare
Beecher
Henry Ward
Bootle’s
Breezie Langton
Bride of
Lammermoor
Brownies
Brown
Bryant
Camille Carl Bartlett
Charlotte Temple
Chiffon
England
Chris Christmas Stocking
Clemenceau Case
Cleopatra
Connic Cook
Crawford Creasy
Daniel Boone
Deemster
Derrick Vaughan
Doctor Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Doctor Rameau
Dolly Dialogues
Don Quixote
Dora Thorne
Drummond
East Lynne
Elizabeth
Siberia
Ellen Terry
Emerson
Esther Evangeline
Perth
Cyclopedia
France
Germany
Goldsmith
Gracie Goodwin
Guy Mannering
Handy Andy
Highways of
House of the Seven Gables
Hypatia
Ivanhoe
Jane Eyre
Fairs and Excursions Advertised for 1897
A list of town fairs in September 1897 covering Warren Wattsburg Butler Parker's Landing Greenville Washington Stoneboro Cambridge Conneautville Clarion Mercer and Conneaut events with dates. It also notes a two day excursion to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and a five day excursion to Toronto on September 15. Special trains and round trip fares are given with departure times and ticket validity. Inquiries and tickets are available via ticket agents or H PaRry, General Agent, Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Wattsburg
Butler
Parker’s Landing
Greenville
Washington
Stoneboro
Cambridge
Conneautville
Clarion
Mercer
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
H. Parry
N. Y
W C Rowland and Sons Wallpaper Stock Highlight
Warren merchants W C Rowland and Sons advertise the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren. New styles and colors are constantly added, inviting customers to inspect the selection before purchasing at Exchange Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
D A V and P R R Best Route to East or West
The D A V and P R R is presented as the best route with sure connections and superior accommodations. Direct connections at Buffalo via the Empire State Express to Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and New York, touted as the fastest train, with tickets available from D A V and P agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Cai
New York
Warren's Corn Cure Advertised with Guaranteed Satisfaction
A brief colonial era style ad promotes Warren's Corn Cure with a money back guarantee. It offers 15 cents per bottle and invites readers to buy Get tickets with cash for clocks silverware and hat racks at C Smith and Son's Shoe Store. It also notes prices on glassware and mentions examining Fehman Bros displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Rouse Hospital
Dunkirk
Laura Bascock
G. W. Sill
Richey
Alice Dietch
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Struthers Library
Erie Presbytery
Meadville
Rose Falconer
Austin
B. LoGan
Clay City
Ohio
Gro. H. Jackson
Kate Messner
New York City
Cap
E. D. Walker
Western Union
E. T. Wells
W. A
Miss Quinn
Emporium
J. Snyder
Moses Ricker
Allegheny River
Tionesta Republican
New York College of Veterinary Surgeons
Lulu Fenton
Falconer
Chautauqua County
Venango County
H. T. Hovu GuTon
Barnes
Co. H, 10Th Penna
Warren High School Alumni Association
Tracy Greenland
Jas. Brann
Rica Burgie
C. C. Merritt
G. A. Langley
Pleasant Township
Brick House
8. C. Johnson
Beasie Hammond
Sill
Miss Forbes
Grinder
Belle Robie
Leonhart
Pete
Daly
Edward John
Bucher’s Mills
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
Fehlman. Bros
Sheffield
Pine Grove
Bolivar Breeze
Atchison Globe
Louisville Courier-Journal
Nebraska
Homer Jones
E. Detchon
Noyes
Kentucky
Jake Allers
Mr. Done
Warren Fair
Knight Templars
Frewsburg
Winson
Fehlman Bros
China
Joe Miller
J Halifax
N. Longfellow
Michael Strogoft
John Nicholson
Mrs. Caudle
Jlulumouduil
Nelson
Oliver
Pickwick Pilgrim’s Progress Plantation
Sim
Prairie Boys
Ralph Foster Rassel
He Sheridan
P. H
Andyke Isley
Africa
Thaddeus
Warsaw
Tom Brown
Vicar of Wakefield
Virginia Housewife
Weverley
Whittier
Widow Bedett
Oregon
Chautauquastar
E. P. Wilson
Fredonia, N. Y
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. B. Russell
Penn’a
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O. Warren, PA
Warren National Bank
Hon
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G.N. Parmlee Lee
Anstew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
H. A. Es
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Hunter
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Water St
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Postofice
Wabren, PA
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
H. Jackson
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. Freeman
A. J. Haseltine
C. Sigel
Jacob Stricker
Agt
W. H. Drusn
Dearborn St
Chicago
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