Warren News Window Hums With Sales And Local Goings-On
Local notices tease harvest moon season court sessions and busy coal dealers. The column touts Artist Walkley exhibitions, Jumbo the elephant, theater postponements, upcoming naturalization day, and a wave of fall and winter goods from D. M. Gross & Bro and others. Community life centers on repairs to St Joseph Church, lamp and gas pipe upgrades, and a busy town calendar of concerts auctions and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Liberty Street
Walkley
Warren
A. Siegel & Sons
M. FE
D. M. Gross & Bro
L. G. Noyes
Miller
Greaves
Nettie
Mike Silk
Alice Oates
Mascotte
Prothonotary
Weible
Thotman
the State Hospital For
Cattell
Lafayette College
Easton
Jumbo
Court House
Notices and People Moving Through Warren Society
Personal notes from Warren and nearby towns record travel, visits, and life events. Mrs. Waters sails for New York. Mrs. Morris visits Chicago. N. P. Miller and family visit from Franklin. Mrs. Rogers visits son in New York City. Mrs. Dimmick visits Mr. Rockwell. Fred Wetmore to Groton Mass for school. Henry Danforth returns from Michigan to Warren High School. Gov. Stone provides public documents. Miss Lydia McCvoy visits Jennie Thomas. various moves, sales, and visits across Warren, Jamestown, Cleveland, and Erie regions. local officials changes and notable marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Waters
New York
B. F. Morris
Chicago
N. P. Miller
Franklin
L. A. Rogers
Will
New York City
W. H. Dimmick
Honesdale
Indianapolis
Henry Danforth
Michigan
Warren High School
Lydia McCvoy
Rock Cave
W. Va
Jennie Thomas
Glade
Stone
F. Henry
Washington
Belle
Will Mitchell
Cora Booth
Warren
J. P. Cobb
Water Street
Fredonia Censor
Dr. Partridge
Kalamazo
Mich
C. W. Smith
Sandy Lake
A. M. Parmelee
Wilmington
Eunice M. Green
Jane Orr
R. K. Russell
J. G. Marsh
Rockaway Beach
Jauffer & Humphrey
J. P
H. G. Eddy
Philadelphia
Mary Schofield
Third Street
O. W. Randall
Chase
Guv. Hoyt
Randall
C. C. Williams
Ohio
Manitou
Colorado
C. A. Platt
Augusta
Georgia
S. A
F. M. Abbott
Abbott
Mississippi
Will Pierce
White & Co
Stoneham
Anne Blade
Wim. Lewis
North Warren
High Street
J. H. King
Bucks Co
Presbyterian Church
Mart
George H. Dimick
Mary Jones
Buffalo
N. Y
Reed House
Erie
D. H. Mueller
Dimick
Capt
Grace
Cherry Grove
Warren Field
Sheffield
Bradford
Rector H Getz of Trinity Memorial Church Resigns
Rev H Getz rector of Trinity Memorial Church Warren resigns effective next Sabbath and plans temporary residence in Philadelphia. He came from Mahanoy City in June 1869 and has led since then after declining Sunbury in 1869 and turning down Bloomsbury in 1876. Vestry accepted August 1 resignation at its third meeting. No replacement yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getz
Trinity Memorial Church
Warren
Philadelphia
Mahanoy City
Schuylkill County
Sunbury
Bloomsbury
Twenty One Years Ago in Warren M E Conference
The Erie Conference of the M E Church held its 25th annual session in Warren on July 17 1861 under Bishop Morris with 131 members. The 47th session begins Sept 27 in the Court House with Bishop Simpson presiding. The piece contrasts wartime peril, Emancipation hopes, and local growth since then, noting the era’s rail and telegraph absence and current progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
M. E. Church
Warren
Morris
W. F. Day
G. W. Chesbro
J. 8
Lytle
Court House
Simpson
Thoburn
Mary
Bull Run
Little Daily Conference
Nickle Plate Road to Open Oct 16
The Nickle-plate line will begin business October 16. Lumber shipments on the Dun kirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburg road reach unprecedented levels, straining car supply. A parlor car now runs on the morning Oil City to Kinzua line for 25 cents, built in Oil City shops. Cost of right of way from Brockton to Buffalo Creek was 275000 dollars. Gen Meyers estate donated a mile of track if a depot and two daily passenger trains at Lake View were provided, a condition which was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
Oil City
Kinzua
Brocton
Buffalo Creek
Gen. Meyers
Lake View
State Firemen's Convention Held in Bradford
A State Convention of volunteer firemen met in Bradford from Tuesday to Friday with 125 delegates. Mayor Jordan gave the welcome, and officers elected were George L. Roberts president George Schroeder and Edward H. Reminger vice presidents W W Wonder recording secretary H H Ettla Harrisburg corresponding secretary and H A Derr Norristown treasurer. The parade was rained out but the free for all race occurred with Ackermans Richburg N Y winning in 42% seconds Maple City Hornellsville taking second in 464 and Vandergrifts Oil City and Drakes Titusville splitting third at 503.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Jordan
George L. Roberts
George Schroeder
Columbia
Edward H. Reminger
Allentown
W. W. Wonder
Reading
H. Ettl
Oil City
Drakes
Titusville
Eleventh annual reunion of Tenth Regiment Penn'a Reserves
Meadville hosts the eleventh reunion of the Tenth Regiment Penn'a Reserves on September 21 with a large turnout and a hearty dinner. Officers elected include President John S. McCalmont and Vice President C W Mackey, with plans for Franklin as next site on September 14 1883. Survivors of the regiment, formed from Warren Erie and Crawford counties, will meet in Erie on September 28 to organize. Col Geo A Cobham of Warren is among those killed in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Meadville
John S. McCalmont
C. W Mackey
Ira Ayer, Jr
Capt. Kuhn
John Welch
Win S. Rose
Franklin
Camp Wright
Pittsburg
U.S
Harrisburg
J. 8. McCalmont
J. T. Kirk
Cannonsburg
Harrison Allen
Warren
Warren Guards
Co. H
Erie
Crawford Counties
Geo. A. Cobham
Warren County
Mail to Garfield causes misrouted mail in Warren area
Mr. Falconer mail agent informs Warren businessmen that mail to Farnsworth-area is incorrectly sent to Garfield, Berks County. The note explains Garfield Pa is not Farnsworth and warns clerks cannot route it there. Farnsworth remains the regular post office for that section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Cherry Grove
Berks Co
R. P.O
Farnsworth
N.S. Falconer
Garfield and Family Engraving Sale Announcement
Mr A A McGilvray canvasses for a steel engraving of Gen Garfield and family shown together the night before his oath of office. Published by R H Curran Co Boston it sells for 2 75. Also promotional line items from local businesses advertise goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
A. A. McGilvray
Gen. Garfield
Mentor
Washington
R. H. Curran & Co
Boston
Cherry Grove oil wells falter as speculation rises
The market shows an uptick to 88 after Cherry Grove sparked a rally but wells here prove unreliable with many ceasing operation. Wildcatting continues with little payoff and money for further drilling is scarce as Fisher Brothers of Oil City face liquidity pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Fisher Brothers
Oil City
Oil City WCTU to Held Eighth Annual Meeting
The Penna. Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its eighth annual meeting at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Oil City October 11 and 12 1882. Local auxiliaries must send three delegates and credentials go to Mrs G W Parker. Delegates wear white ribbon badges. Executive committee meets Temperance Hall Tuesday evening October 10. Mrs F L SwiftPresident Mrs Exten M WatsonCorporate Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Trinity M. E. Church
Oil City
G. W. Parker
Temperance Hall
F. L. Swift
Exten M. Watson
Cor
Sec’y
Go to Hunters for Underwear Get Your Plumbing
A compact note promotes shopping at Hunter's for underwear and mentions plumbing services by Simp. It reads like a plain advertisement urging customers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
D. M. Gross & Bro
Hunter’s
Simpson & Co
Liberty Street
Merck Bro’s
A. A. Davis & Co
Variety Hall
Sunday Leisure Sparks Debate on Observance and Liberty
Letter from Erie weighs Sunday pleasure yachts and excursions against strict Sabbath rules. It recalls Connecticut judge decisions, railroad expansion, and public sentiment leaning toward moderation. The piece notes political contests, candidate support, and upcoming campaign events in 1882 with local notices on trains and a War ren show.
Barnum and Jumbo Draw Crowds to Olean in 19th Century Spectacle
Report from Olean notes Barnum Hutchinson Bailey show arrival on three trains, grand street parade, and a tent full of 14 500 spectators. Acts include trained elephants and horses, vaulting, trapeze, rope walking, Zazel cannon stunt, Lulu flight, and hip podrome with races. George Arstingstall trained elephants praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Warren
Olean
Times
Barnum, Hutchinson & Bailey
Hornellsville
Jumbo
Zazel
Lulu
George Arstingstall
Jewett Excursion to Cincinnati Leaves Oct. 3
Fred G. Jewett announces a special train to Cincinnati for October 3 leaving Salamanca at 7 p.m. and Jamestown about an hour later. Finest day coaches parlor car and sleepers provided for added comfort at five dollars round trip valid four days. Local readers urged to attend the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Jewett
Cincinnati
Salamanca
Jamestown
Barn and hotel burn in Grand Valley fire with $1500 insured
A barn and the hotel of John Gerow in Grand Valley were destroyed last week Tuesday. The hotel was insured for 1500 dollars and losses from furniture and contents were substantial. The report also mentions oil price history and local civic notes across Meadville and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Ian Corry
Elliot
Presbyterian Church
Sugar Grove
Sloan
Meadville
Allen & Free
Russelsburg
Taylor
Barrett
Franklin Spectator
Death of Brother Theodore Chase at Acme Lodge
Acme Lodge No. A O U W records the death of Theodore Chase, noting his efficient membership and his roles as husband and father. The lodge extends sympathy, drapes the charter in mourning for thirty days, and forwards copies to family and local papers for publication. Also listed are unclaimed letters at Warren Post Office, with a note to call by thirty days before Dead Letter Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Lodge
P. M. W. Theodore Chase
Theodore Chase
Brother Chase
Warren Mann and Ledger
T. L. Putnam
H. T. Russel
A. A. Clark
Warren Post Office
Warren Co
Anderson
Andrew —_ Lindblad
Clara Abrams
John Miller
F. H. Bretschneider
Wm. McMallis
Malissa Brooks
J. A. Miller
Sam
Clemens
S. P. Mortimer
James Dunen
George Olsson
Gustaf Eriksson
Eva Willson
Ella Lindblad
Klara Sofie Wilson
Asa P. Lilljestrom
Elof Zeck
C. Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Matters
A.A. Davis & Co
Morck Bros
A. A. Davis & Co’s
George Ball & Co’s
M. E. Conference
Railroad Record
D.M. Gross & Bro
Presque Isle Bay
Lake Erie
Connecticut
New Haven
Brainerd
Congress
Plummer
Watson
Beaver
Pattison
Judge Souther
A. Davis & Co’s
Hunter
Franklin Press
Morcxk Bros
J. H. Miller
Point Chautauqua Baptist Association
Tidioute
T. J. Sherrard
Brookville
James Rea
A. W. Couse
J. Danforth
Wm. Martin
L. M. Gilleland
C. W. Miner
McKean County
AWA. Davis & Co
Gro. Ball & Co
Penny
TRAD
M. Shhakr & BinoUiona
Parmlee & Henry
Warren, Pa
Marveleaux
Sarah
Lyon
Brussels
Vicinity
M.shear & Bro
Brock — Hoyt
W. W.cushman
Clark IE
Brock
Ludlow
Florence I. Hoyt
Waldo—Mcalmont
New London
P. G. Waldo
E. McAlmont
Cherry Grove Township
Clarendon Plank Road
Larson & Nelson
Rindley Brothers
Fifth Street
Walter S. Payne
Schellhammer & Lesser
Knupp
Bob Sleds
Ava
Brooks & CO
Brookston, Forest Co
Tionesta Valley R. R
N. G. Harkins
Grossenburg’s
Nevy
Hickey
Carver House
Warren, P
USA
Schuham Wer & Lesser
First National Bank
J.H. Eddy
M. Beecher
Cas
England
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line
Liverpool
Hhivre
Antwerp
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