Centennial plans outlined for Pennsylvania 1876 funds
The Centennial Executive Committee of Pennsylvania met in Altoona on August 29 1873 and approved a program to raise 500000 outside Philadelphia for the 1876 Centennial. It calls for county and town committees, stock at 10 dollars a share with 2 paid on subscription, and quarterly payments with six percent interest. It also directs mass meetings and speakers, with George Bigler as chairman and Carel Norton as secretary.
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State of
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Philadelphia
Walnut Street
Williamsport
Reading
William Bigler
Gen
C. B. Norton
Pollock
Scott
WM. Bigler
Carel B. Norton
Struthers
Warren County
Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Warren
Eaid
Hgh
John Sill
Rorus P. Kina
Simple bed clothing hook invention proposed by James Lesh
An article endorses a Warren inventor James Lesh for a clothing retention hook to keep sleeping children under bed coverings, reducing colds and croup. Beecher & Copeland manufacture and sell the hook at low rates. Jamestown reports Alpaca Factory machinery arriving from New York with engines and boiler being installed as work progresses, and local option shows reduced drunkenness in Warren court week.
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James Lesh
Warren
Beecher & Copeland
Jamestown
Erie
New York
Europe
Titusville Courier
Loca Orrtox
Major McLoughlin wins Vienna medal for form and strength
The New York Clipper notes Major James H. McLoughlin, former Titusville resident, awarded an elegant medal by seven athletes in Vienna as the best formed muscular specimen. McLoughlin stands 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. Also mentions Philadelphia Constitutional Convention reconvening on Tuesday the 16th, election of a new president to replace the late Meredith, with John H. Walker favored. Donation from Broken Straw Tribe to Rev. Basline of Irvington.
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George Hall
Vienna
Austria
James H. McLoughlin
Philadelphia
Messrs
Struthers
Brown
Meredith
John H. Walker
Titusville
Sterard
Erie
Crawford
Mercer
Venango
Warren
McKeanie
Forest
Cameron
Clarion
John Curwen
Harrisburg
Wm. Carson
Norristown
James A. Beaver
Bellefonte
General Beaver
Mifflix County
N. McAllister
McAllister
Lincoln
Forty-fifth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Beaver
Gee, Brann
M. J. Carey
Keystone Block
Water St
Geo. Brann
EK. T. Kidder
Geo. Culver
Uwigh Street
Autumn Feast at J. H. Palmer's
An old style autumn feast at J. H. Palmer's promises savory brown bread cruisers doughnuts coffee and cream. The notice invites friends to partake of a substantial meal even as summer ice cream is unavailable.
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J. H. Palmer
Gruesome theft prompts local censure and civic notes
A stern note condemns grave robbing at Oakland Cemetery and highlights civic items from coal dealer changes to music store moves. It covers railroad work on High street, a hospital commission visit, and a vivid portrait of Warren racing and commercial life with P Perie's Store and local baseball results.
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Oakland
E.G. Wood
Ward
Snyder & Wood
Aldridge & van Fleet
Henhart’s
High Street
Warren Union School Opens With Notable Faculty
The Warren Union School opened Monday with Rev. Rufus King of Jamestown as Principal and a seasoned staff including Miss M J Jordan Assistant in Academic Department Mrs W V Hazeltine Room 7 Miss Carrie J McNaughton Room 6 Mrs Mary Smith Room 5 Mrs J J Taylor 2d Room 4 Miss Hattie F Dalrymple Room 3 Miss Bessie Phelps Room 2 and Miss Jennie Allen Room 1 The article notes optimism despite local political tensions and mentions Mr Baxter’s consent to another term amid discussions of Vigilance Committees and political maneuvering.
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Warren Union School
Rufus King
Jamestown
M. J. Jordan
W. V. Hazeltine
Carrie J. McNaughton
Mary Smith
J.J. Taylor
Hattie F. Dalrymple
Bessie Phelps
Jennie Allen
Baxter
Ledger
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Warren Mail
Home Matters
Irvine
Limestone Township
Titusville & Pithole Plank Road Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Guthrie, McCoy & R. Brown
Thompson & Clark
Sheffield
Geo. Ball
WM. OE
Brookville
Merchant
D. C. Osborne
Cleveland
Rev. J. Leslie
Franklin
Rev. Pinney
Rouseyville
O. L. Mead
B. F. Delo
Greece City
R. N. Stubbs
Parkers
N. Norton
Presiding Elder
V. Stever
Ashville
Buati
J. W. Davis
Sugar Grove
J. P. Micks
Pine Grove
Farmington
F. A.archibald
Kinzua
J. Garnett
Sheffield and
Kane
S. S. Burton
Ridgeway
Woom
W. H. Mossman
Spartansburg
Thomas Barrows
Centerville
J. So Wilson
A. N
J. T. Edwards
Chamberlain Institute and Female College
Randolph Quarterly Conference
New York Clipper
Basbline
Irvington
Bashline
Armory
Meadville
Episcopal Sociable
John Palmer
Peorie
Main Street
Mr. Weld
Haymakers
Pittsfield
Warren Club
Warren Boys
C. R
Warrens
O. R. Ford
G. James
Long
Hazeltine
Trushel
Pratt
Russells
Jackson
J. Russell
White
King
Chaffee
Isaweet
Turner
Posen
Ae A A
Wineandee
Spe
Ford
C. James J
Otis Hoffman
F. G. Trushell
Millard
Ler & Walker
Chestnut St
Union School
Jennie
Peter M. Smith
Hemlock Run
Glade Township
QO. I
J. N. Schnur & Son
Merchant Tailors
Warren, PA
Hwa
Geni
Suspension Bridge
J. N. Schnur
Roman Schnur
Greenland Brothers
Keystone
Carver
Vyalre
Martie
Manuufacture
Keep On
Wees’ Patent
Carver House
Warren, Warren County, PA
Disston
Laws Am Mann
Axel Rowland
Shovels
Spade
IRIN
Bluekamith
Alason’s
Lamberman’s
Arren. Va
Loyals
D. M. Anderson
MacDonald & CO
Kissengen
Congress
Vichy
Dr. Simmons
J. W.D. Bird
Chattahoochee
Fla
W. N. MacDonald & Co
Simmons
Oli
Young
Aldridge and
van Fleet
W.H. MacDonald & Co
Model Drug Store
W. H. MacDonald & CO
W. H. MacDonald
George P. Orr
H. A. Jamieson & CO
A. Ruelman
News Depot
Scofield
Parker
Parker Bros West
Daper-Ha
Variety Hall
Tavriety Hall
Butcher
Cyclo. Disston
Eureka Files
Burcess
Morning Herald
The
Associated Press, and
All
Conrad Lesser
Burgess
Burwus
P. King
District Court OF the United States
J. S. Roupe
Ss. E. Woodruff, Esq
Penna
S.C. McCandlijsss
U. S. District Court
David Beaty
Glade City
FP. A. Randall
QO. E. Walker
Usts
AOR
Wheeler & Wilson
MATL
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