Annexation talk and fair notes from Warren Mirror
The Mirror reports residents along West Fifth Street seeking annexation of parts of Conewango to Warren borough. It also covers the County Fair in Warren, praising cattle and horse exhibits, stock breeders, and upcoming races and events with strong emphasis on local firms and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fifth Street
Conewango Township
King’s Hollow
Warren
Conewango
Warren Borough
Mirror
Warren Notes and Local Happenings in September
Updates from Warren include Byron Ensworth ill with typhoid fever, visits among local families, college students abroad, and appointments such as D. B. Heiner becoming U. S. district attorney. Community reports cover roadwork, church activities, a self registering oil tank project, and rising temperatures.
M. E. Conference Appointments List
Jamestown district and Franklin district appoint local presiding elders and ministers to churches and supplied pastors. Names include W. P. Graham Cattaraugus H. M. Burns Manassas Miller J. F. Perry Garland W. A. Baker Falconer D. E. S. Perry Jamestown First church E. B. Patterson and others to be supplied at several churches across Kane North Clarendon North Corry Panama Randolph S. M. Hopkins Sheffield T. R. Thoburn Sherman P. J. Slattery Warren First church K. F. Edmonds J. P. Barns Youngsville T. J. Hamilton along with Franklin district appointments C. O. Mead Chicora S. M. Nickle Clintonville H. F. Miller Emlenton Foxburg Dearing Peters Franklin H. G. Hall Oil City Grace church J. C. McDonald Trinity church A. C. Ellis Parker's Landing A. J. Merchant Petrola and Bruin J. A. Lavely Pleasantville and Enterprise W. H. Fenton Rouseville and Plummer E. M. Kernick Tidioute David Taylor Tionesta Nebraska R. A. Buzza Titusville W. W. Dale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Jamestown
W. P. Graham
Cattaraugus
H. M. Burns
Corry
Manassas
Warren plans Klondyke venture with Jamestown funding
Journal notes Warren is forming a company to operate in Klondyke funded by monthly money sent from Jamestown via the Pennsylvania Gas Co. The piece highlights Warren capitalists turning Jamestown into a long standing gold mine through repeated funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Klondyke
Jamestown
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Journal
Dixon East Side Drug and Variety ad promises pure products low prices
An advertisement promotes Dixon East Side Drug and Variety Store with guaranteed purity and low prices on drugs and a complete line of paints oils varnishes brushes wallpaper calamine novelties and more. Special prices are offered this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixson
East Side Drug and Variety Store
Children’s Aid Seeks Homes for Two Brothers
The Children’s Aid Society requests foster homes for two brothers aged 10 years and 8 years. Contact Mrs. R. Brown, president of the C A S, Warren, Pa, for details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
Sean Sion
R. Brown
Pres. C. A
Warren
Putnam Family Reunion Honors Longstood Lineage
About eighty Putnam relatives gathered September 11 at P. P. Putnam’s Farmington township home for a reunion. Officers elected included President T. L Putnam and Vice President Hiram Putnam. A history of the family’s New England roots and Revolutionary ties was read, with plans announced for the next gathering August 27, 1898 at E. E. Thompson’s home. Sidney Putnam of Kansas attended and shared frontier memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
P. P. Putnam
Farmington Township
Viands
T. L Putnam
Russell
Hiram Putnam
North Warren
H. M. Putnam
Warren
Treas
Herbert White
Lander
A. M. Thompson
Putnamville
T. L. Putnam
New England
America
England
E. E. Thompson
Sidney Putnam
Kansas
Legal Blanks for Sale at the Mat Office
Legal blanks are offered for sale at the Mat Office. The notice lists available forms and filing requirements for public notices and legal advertisements. Buyers are advised to verify specifications and deadlines before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat
Wrightsville Letter Reports Local Visits and Pastime
Fresh County News from Wrightsville notes Mrs Nellie Stuart and son Leon in Pleasantville and Mrs Elizabeth Wright Stuart visiting from New Bedford Mass. Also Henry Gokey, son of the late Louis Gokey, recalls old friends after G A R encampment in Buffalo. Mrs Mary E Sliter buys stock of millinery. Solon Wilcox and others visit. Dance on the 10th draws a good crowd with music by Ed Sweetland Glenn Wright and Mr Murphy. The Mail marks its 50th year and is praised for useful past issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Nellie Stuart
Leon
Pleasantville
Elizabeth Wright Stuart
New Bedford
Mass
Henry Gokey
Michigan
Buffalo
Louis Gokey
Mary E. Sliter
Solon Wilcox
Columbus
M. D. Smith
Stilson Hill
Ed. Sweetland
Glenn Wright
Murphy
Youngsville
Mail
Local Notes From Lander and Adjacent Areas
September events and visits around Lander include no church services, the start of school with F F Jenkins as teacher, and the first Putnam family reunion at P P Putnam’s Marshtown residence. Sidney Putnam plans a Kansas visit after a two week stay, while Adelbert Putnam was at Warren last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Lander
F. F. Jenkins
Putnam
P. P. Putnam
Marshtown
Sidney Putnam
Colden
Erie Co
N. Y
Buffalo
Admire
Kansas
Adelbert Putnam
Warren
R. L. Gardner
H. H. Cowles
Alvander Putnam
Clea Marsh
Sylvester Clark
Sugar Grove
George Grosch
Dutch Hill
J. H. Stanton
H. A. Putnam
Wattsburg
Jennie King
Jackson Run
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Nationwide Cure
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces to restore health. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio for testimonials. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Fairs Schedule for 1897 Across Western Pennsylvania
The list shows county and town fairs with dates in September 1897 including Warren Parker's Landing Greenville Washington Stoneboro Cambridge Clarion Mercer and more. Entries run from September 14 to 30 with overlaps across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Parker’s Landing
Greenville
Washington
Stoneboro
Cambridge
Clarion
Mercer
Last Excursion to Olean and Bradford By WNYP Ry
The W N Y and P Ry runs its final popular low rate excursion to Olean and Bradford on Sunday September 19. A special train leaves Warren at 10 am with round trip fare of one dollar and children under 12 at half fare. Trains reach Olean and Bradford at noon. return trains depart 7 pm. Tickets valid on regular trains Monday September 20. Don’t miss this last low rate visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
Bradford
Warren
Circular Sawmill Engine and Boiler For Sale
A complete circular sawmill with boiler and engine offered by N F Wright of Freehold Pennsylvania. Terms are easy and favorable for buyers seeking substantial milling equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Wright
Freehold
Universal Postal Stamp Effort Collapses Over Currency Issues
The piece notes surcharged Ecuador stamps marked Provisorio and cheap China post boxes at ten dollars yearly. It mentions a Rsighir Singh initial on Jhind stamps and the failed universal stamp push due to currency fluctuations. Persian stamps plus Muzafer ed Din head are listed in multiple denominations. A St Louis collector shows an uncanceled 1869 three cent with a street death note on the envelope reverse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
China
Jhind
Raghir Singh
Postal Congress
Muzafer Ed Din
St. Louis
United States
Little Points and Pithy Observations Roundtable
A satirical quip column notes suspicions about a childless woman and aging glasses, jokes on singing ability and modest cigars, slide trombones, and the idea that weight changes affect tone and attitude. Atchison G confirms a humorous, pointed gossip tone.
Court Reports Highlight Week of Warren County Cases
Last week in Warren County Court disposed of numerous cases including Com. vs Michael Sheahan with a not guilty verdict but two thirds costs, Com. vs John Foreman with guilty plea and suspended sentence, and Com. vs Thos McMahon with guilty plea and one year penitentiary. Grand Jurors report 14 bills acted. 11 true and 3 not true. County facilities praised. hospital, jail, and sheriff operations commended. commissioners urged continued improvements and water, laundry, and building updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Michael Sheahan
Matthew Cryan Jr
John Foreman
Bill
Thos. McMahon
John Miller
James Mathews
John Wood
Nettie Wood
William Davis
John Shriner
Walter Sweeting
George Lund
George Meyer
Hiram and
George Johnson
Hiram Johnson
Morganza. Com
Henry Gardner
Warren County
Ludlow
Kane
McKean County
Court House
Warren
Howard
Sheriff's House
Rouse Hospital
H. C. Preston
Preston
Spt
Brokenstraw Creek
State Hospital For the
North Warren
Lupts
Curwen and Guth
Peterson
Tipstaff S. G. Ward
Dwight Cowan
R. G. Map
South American Nervine Promised Cure Sold Locally
An old advertisement touts South American Nervine as a universal remedy for weak stomachs and nervousness. It claims instant, permanent cures with no failure, and urges purchases from Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Laxa Tea Promised Cure for Constipation and Headache
A brief advertisement proclaims Laxa Tea as harmless and thorough in its action to cure constipation and a sick headache. It is sold by all druggists with guarantees, priced at 10 and 25 cents per package, and a free sample is offered.
Penfield Carpet Cleaning Ad in Mansion House Rear
Penfield Carpet Cleaning offers cleaning and installation services in the rear of Mansion House. Contact points include A A Davis Co 308 Second Street Warren Steam Laundry 6-10 Penna Ave Riwa Stevens Rogers Block J B Bayer 440 Water Streetand orders left receive prompt attention. Also advertising a Franklin writer for sale in good condition at a low price available at the Mall office. We will not be undersold in China or Glassware with prices on large stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rankin
Second Street
Ben Offerle
Mair
John M. Tyson
Warren
Sheriff Howard
George Johnson
Thomas McMahon
Pen
George Meyer
Morganza Reform School
New York
New England
Murray
Water Street
Messrs
Rogers
Weaver
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealymar
Ion House
A. A. Davis & Co
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
Bayer
Franklin
China
Fehlman Bros
Humorous Snippets from Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of quips and ads including playful insults about a “gay young dog” and a “fresh young puppy,” a reader who borrows papers, potatoes priced higher with a short crop, and a medical patent for Dr E DeTCHON’s anti diarrhetic. Also jokes about marriage costs, wives’ breakfast duties, and a Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon line about motors and fenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Detchon
Noyes
Warren
Chicago Post
Resolutions of Respect from Lottsville Lodge 631
Resolutions note the death of M. D. Smith of Lottsville lodge 631 and express sympathy to his family. The charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days and resolutions copied into lodge minutes and sent to the family and Warren Mail for publication. Also: cattle buyers in Chautauqua county ship about 2000 calves west, prices $8 to $17, with criticism of the sale as possibly unwise for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottsville Lodge
C. F
M. D. Smith
Lottsville
Warren Mail
F. M. Thompson
Bakel Baker
A. E. Pelton
Chautauqua County
Jamestown Journal
Chautauqua
Artistic Repair Work by Mrs Casemere
When clothes need repair you can visit Mrs Casemere next to the Mail office at 305 Second St. She sews rips or patches with artistry, delivering work that often looks better than when first bought and at low prices. Call for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Casemere’s
Second St
Wall Paper Stock At W C Rowland & Sons Warren
W C Rowland and Sons announce the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren with new styles colors and designs continually added. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect the Exchange Block store before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Warren's Corn Cure Sold By Drug Stores At 15 Cents
It touts Warren's Corn Cure as a guaranteed remedy preventing disfiguring feet and claims wide druggist availability at the price of fifteen cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
East or West Route via Empire State Express to New York
Travel guidance praises direct Buffalo connections with the Empire State Express to Rochester Syracuse Utica and New York. Buy tickets from D A V P agents and visit local shops for clocks silverware and hat racks. Also promotes Warren's Corn Cure at drugstores and an embossed emblem address card from the MAIL office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Eee 4
New York
Society Corps
Reeves Muzzy Weds in San Columbus Warren Sept 15 1897
The Reeves Muzzy marriage bound A B Rogers of Warren to Elsie Muzzy of Columbus in a Warren ceremony at the Muzzy residence with Rev A S M Hopkins officiating. The couple will reside on East Water Street in a Steber home with good wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett—Carron
Warren
St. Joseph’s Church
Father McCabe
Geo. C. Bennett
Titusville
Mary Carron
Carlson — Larson
Conewango
J. B. Kanaga
Will C. Carlson
Dora Larson
Obituary notices from Wetmore and Warren dated Sept 1897
Mrs. Rose Arnold of Wetmore Pennsylvania died at age about 33 and was buried near Warren on Sept 13, 1897. Dennis D. Nesmith died at age 49 years 11 months at his brother s home in Warren on Sept 11, 1897. Merton D. Smith died at Stilson Hill Sugar Grove Township on Sept 9, 1897 at age 34 years 7 months 25 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Dunkirk
J. D. Arters
Oil City
16Th Regt
Homestead
Irvington
Warren University Association Center
Fannie M. Smith
Erie
Pennsylvania Division League of American Wheelmen
Philadelphia
New York
Keystone State
Francis Henry
L. S. Clough
Market Street
Warren Democrat
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Home Matters
New Castle
Chas. C. McNamara
Saegertown
Keystone Lodge No. 1
Keystone Benefit Society
Supreme
T. 0. Hazen
Marie M. McNamara
Epear E. Leavy
John F. McNamara
Warren Commandery
Knights’ Templar
Grand Commandery
State of New York
Col. J. J. Carter
L. J. Paul
Riverview Stock Farm
West Hickory
Durham
Holstein
Jersey
Clyde
Norman
Carter
C. W. Nichols
Spring Creek Stock Farm
Nichols
Hartley
Smith Hill Stock Farm
G. U. Ward
Mathews Run
Wright Bros
Devon
Mr. Becklund
George Werle
H. D. Mead
Busti
EK. J. Messenger
Ovid
George Lippe
Government Stone Road
Suspension Bridge
Coralwood
Leonard Wilkes
Charlie Kinzier
Clarendon
G. B. Ensworth
Byron
Dwicut Kine
Hanover
C. E Cops
Jerome B. Fisher
M. Hall
Josephine Watson
Wellesley College
J. W. Smith
Meadville
D. B. Heiner
Kittanning
U. S. Court
Westere
Harry Alvin Hall
Warren Committee
Democrat
McCray
B. M. Anderson
Carrie Olson
Scandia, Elk Co
Martindale
W. D. Topp
Recreation Park
E. F. Edmunds
First M. E. Church
T. R. Thoburn
Grace M. E. Church
Wma. H. MacDonald
W. H. Copeland
MacDonald
Denver
Presbyterian Church
Warren Street
West Water Street
Glade Run
Eugene G. Reig
Anna M. Hogan
Philip Fehlman
Reig
Morris & Mullen’s
Miss Hogan
Warren Driving Park
Spooners
Library Hall
C. E. Dunham
Perry
Po. M
Maybank & Sailor
George Geracimos
Geracimos
Warren Malil
Salamanca Republican
T. N. Barnsdall
Louisa A. Barnsdall
Morrison
Common Council
Myers Ballot Machine Company
New York State
Our
Lyanne
Putnam Family Reunion
Puatnanville
THE
Reac Ton
ROS
New York Journal
Joshua
Cleveland Plain Dealer
C. Smith & Son
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
E. P. Wilson
Fredonia
P. Duff & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Aoes PA
Warren Retail Markets
Fehrman Bro’s
Reeves
Hoolt—Clendenning
Salamanca
M. F. Trippe
A. O. Holt
Cornplanter
Bertha J. Clendenning
Ackley
Clark--Farnham
Bemus Point
C. B. Arnold
J. P
Earl Clark
Fluvanna
Myrtle Farnham
Spring Creek
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Queens
Town
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenhagen
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
Rio
Java
Japan
Bios Oateke
Warren, National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D D. W. Beaty
A. T. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Andrew Hertzel
Charles Chase
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Posto
W. En, PA
Morris Bufeld & Co
O.H. Hunter & Son
Water St
Jsarvis
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. H. Jackson
C. W
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. R. Freeman
A. J. Haseltine
C. Sigel
Tzar
Jacob Stricker
Agt
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