Warren Kinme ss to stage arts and new Mfg Co plans
The Kinme ss will host a concert Oct 5 in Library Hall with 100 plus children in marches and dances. The R H Kinnear Mfg Co is organized in Warren to manufacture the Martindale Self Measuring tank, with location undecided. The local dancing academy led by Mrs Gilby Howe opens in the Armory for season. New high school bids exceed funds. plan changes to meet $35,000 budget and construction starts this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Kinnear Mfg. Co
Warren
F.G. King
M. A. Myers
Jas. C. Parmlee
F. G. King
Jas
North Warren
Frederic E. Howe
Chicago
Armory
Howe
Gilby Howe
Huronia Beach
Regiment Inspection Scores Show Gains in Efficiency
Inspector Gen Morrell submitted his Sept 25 report on August brigades. The First regiment leads division with a 97.45 general average the highest ever for a Guard regiment. Co I Warren tops Co 1 with 93.67 and attendance 94.64 due to three absences. Co Titusville under Capt Lyon shows strong results despite rain canceled drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
16Th Regt
Morrell
Titusville
Bradford
BOP
Franklin
Cooperstown
Oil City
Ridgway
Co.i
Lyon
Warren Notes and Social Updates October 1896
Warren society items cover fall openings at Kertcher's Millinery on Oct 7, judge and Mrs. Wetmore returning to Virginia, Hazel t ine in Boston, and local visits. Updates on schooling, health, and regional events include Arbor Day planning, Me adville driving park project, tax deadlines, and a marriage in Warren with Annie Neill and Christy Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Annie Laura Neill
Christy Payne
Titusville
New Presbyterian Church
Ludlow
Republican
J. G. Curtis
Germany
Kertcher's Fall and Winter Opening Advertised
Kertcher announces the opening of fall and winter stock on Thursday October 7 at their store. Millinery will be opened today tomorrow and Saturday at Migs Sill with new cloths and low prices. A call goes out for 500 men to get a suit from the tailor as part of the promotion. New stock includes the choicest patterns and the largest BicGEst collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. van Doorn
Rhode Island
C. W. Sersall
Henry Farney
Cincinnati
Warren
Miss Sill
Kertcher’s
Jullia H. Davis
Pleasantville
Ralph Simpson
J. K. Simpson
West Virginia
Lizzie Cronin
Nellie Downs
Will Mathis
Kertcher
Migs Sill
New Postmaster Named in Jamestown and Local Notices
Jamestown appoints Emmett H. Bemus as postmaster following a recommendation by Congressman Hooker. Geo. Gisely now runs the news stand near P. & E. R.R. station, selling Warren papers and outside dailies. Erie Diocese priests urge Rev. J. P. Sheridan as coadjutor to Bishop Mullen. Pay-as-you-go clubs proposed. Warren urged to form one. Woman's Home Missionary Society set to meet October 6–7 in Greenville. Meadville reports mounting executions against State Senator Andrews. Concords harvest under way. pickers from south county, wages three dollars weekly. Hall’s failure noted but recovery possible with asset realization. Col. Carter’s blooded stock praised at Stoneboro fair. premiums won. Tionesta-Hickory road improved. narrows open to travel. Wool trade active in Washington County. large shipments at West Alexander, Cha nsey, Greene buyers. prices up to 27 cents. Warren County farmers optimistic with higher wool prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stone
Warren
Polk
Venango County
N. P. Curtis
North Warren
Willard F. Gregg
Lewis Run
Kane
C. I. Beck & Son
Erie
Meadville
Tribune
Youngstown
Ohio
Edwin D. Heidler
Erie County
Levi H. Kreider
Fairview Township
Geo. Gisely
Rome
J. P. Sheridan
Mullen
Wm. A. Andrews
Tionesta
Hickory
Washington County
G. W. Cheney
West Alexander
D. M. Chansey
Greene County
Warren County
Help for Armenia Appeal Seeks Public Aid
Mrs. Ellen Howard Lacy of Warren seeks funds and sympathy to aid persecuted Armenians in the Turkish empire. She assists her brother William Willard Howard, author of a small book detailing the crisis and urging Armenian emigration. Books and clothing are being given away to illustrate need, with Christians urged to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Ellen Howard Lacy
Warren
William Willard Howard
Jim Healey Transitions to Quaker Life in Philadelphia
James Healey once a famed reins man around Olean Bradford and Warren now becomes a Quaker in Philadelphia. He has settled into business and saved for a rainy day. Good for Jim Healey. John R. Gentry and Robert J. set another world record at Belmont Park Philadelphia. The ex champions hitched double to 2 09 lowering the previous 2 09 34 mark by Rita and Josie B. last October in Lexington Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier-Record
James Healey
Olean
Bradford
Warren
Philadelphia
Jim Healey
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Belmont Park
Rita
Josie B
Lexington
Fatal Erie Express Collision Near Sunbury
An Erie express train on the P E R R collided twelve miles east of Sunbury, going fifty mph, when the boiler exploded. Engineer E B Mitchell and fireman John Crawley, both of Harrisburg, were killed instantly. All cars left the track but passengers escaped with severe bruises. A baggage-master’s quick action saved many lives. An editorial notes that sober, honest youths gain early opportunities, unlike those who imitate the modern doppelgangers.
Not the flowers but words and deeds mark humanity
An exchange notes that true humanity is shown by kind words spoken about a man and by acts of kindness performed for him during his life, not by the flowers laid on his coffin or grave.
Society Address Cards With Emblem Offer
If you belong to any secret society and want an address card bearing a handsomely embossed emblem of the order, call at the office and make your selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marz
Belews Glassware Ad Promises Low Prices in China
An unsigned ad claims Belews stocks FEHLMAN BROS glassware and vows not to be undersold in China. The message urges readers to call for examination of large stock and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Call Mades Belews An
Fehlman Bros
Gueningay Falls Into Quiet Decline
Fragmentary report notes fall and opening of something near Gueningay with uncertain timing and minimal details. read as a local change in progress awaiting clarification.
W C T U Year in Review at Warren District
The W C T U reports a year of 20 business and 10 mothers meetings. Activities include a basket picnic at Lacy farm, hospital visits with flowers, library book donations, teacher outreach, 18,492 pages of literature distributed, nine new members, and total receipts of 192.95 with expenditures of 173.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Loyal Legion
Pleasant
R. R
J. A. Eichenberg
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Sept 29 1897
Real estate transfers show Thos Kay and wife selling to Chas H Kay etc Freehold for 1. Sam Palmer and wife to the same Sugar Grove 609. Ida B Sears et al to Lenora C Hough Farmington 1. Jennie E McConnell et al to Mary Powell Pittsfield 800. H J Woodin and wife to Chas H Kay Youngsville 1532.50. John D Mead and wife to same Youngsville 30. Susan Wade et al to same Youngsville 3409. Great Nat Pet Co to John Sheldon Brokenstraw 1050. Ernest Highhouse et al to Pauline F Highhouse Pleasant 125. Lucius Markham and wife to Georgianna Carman et al Freehold 850. J Geo Fehlman and wife to John Baldensperger Pleasant was con. Geo J Spade and wife to W D Ridelsperger ext Conenango 800. Christ A Johnson and wife to Peter Simonsen Warren 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Kay
Chas
H. Kay
Freehold
Sam’ Palmer
Same
Sugar Grove
Ida B. Sears
Lenora C. Houghnot
Farmington
Jennie E. McConnell
Mary Powell
Pittsfield
H. J. Woodin
Youngsville
John D. Mead
Susan Wade Etal
Great Nat. Pet. Co
John Sheldon
Brokenstraw
Ernest Highhouse
Pauline F. Highhouse
Pleasant
Lucius Markham
Georgianna Carman
J. Geo. Fehlman
John Baldensperger
Con
Geo. J. Spade
W. D. Ridelsperger
Conenango
Christ. A. Johnson
Peter Simonsen
Warren
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims universal cure
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Includes testimonials and dealer notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney& CO
Toledo
Mrs Casemere's Repair Shop Delivers First Class Work
When you want clothes repaired visit Mrs Casemere's next hallway to the MAIL office. Her prices are low and her workmanship is first class. She sews rips and places patches so garments look better than new. Call 305 Second St.
W C Rowland & Sons Wallpaper Stock in Warren
W C Rowland and Sons announce the largest and most complete wallpaper stock in Warren with constantly updated designs. Customers are advised to examine the collection before purchasing at the Exchange block location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Rowland & Sons
Warren
W.C Rowland & Sons
Exchange
Empire State Express via D A V P R R
The D A V P R R advertises as the best route to the East or West with direct connections at Buffalo to the Empire State Express for Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany and New York. Tickets available from D A V P R R agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Empire State Express
New York Central
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Albany
New York
Cure for Weak Stomach Trusted by Druggists
A sensational ad proclaims South American Nervine cures all stomach weakness and nerves, promising immediate relief without failure. It claims universal efficacy and happiness, sold by Hertzel & Saner druggists in Warren, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzel & Saner
Warren, Pa
Carpet Cleaning Service Advertise Prompt Attention
Penfield Carpet Cleaning operated in the rear of Mansion House with E W Sealy as manager. They clean and lay carpets with a satisfaction guarantee and take orders via multiple local businesses including A Sion House, A A Davis Co, Warren Steam Laundry, Riwa Stevens Rogers block, and J S Bayer on Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Mansion House
E. W. Sealy
Perect
Asion House
A. A. Davis & Co
Second Street
Warren Steam Laundry
Penna. Ave
Riwa & Stevens
Rogers Block
J. S. Bayer
Water Street
CaLton Keller Tailor Promotes Winter Overcoats
Local tailor CaLton Keller urges customers to prepare for winter by choosing new overcoats and updated suitings as styles shift into the season. The message emphasizes timely fittings and the latest cuts to ensure a polished wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaLton Keller
For SaLE A Franklin type-writer in good condition
A Franklin type writer is offered in good condition at a low price. Interested buyers are instructed to inquire at the Malt office for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Glassware Prices and Stock On Display
Call to view our large and beautiful stock of glassware and obtain current prices.
Opening for Ladies at Kertcher's This Thursday
All ladies are requested to call at our opening on Thursday October 7 at Kertcher's to view the new offerings and meet staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kertcher’s
Wrightsville and Irvington Local Highlights in Late September
Fresh County News reports on church street bridge letting next Saturday and local movements. Notable items include Coit Wright’s return home after three years, family visits, and Epworth League attendance. School opens in Irvington with full enrollment and updates on residents traveling or visiting relatives, plus local fishing and hunting notes and a warning about unlawful squirrel shooting before October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Church Street
Frank Price
Coit Wright
Glen
Coit
Calvin Wright
Sheffield
E. J. Wright
S. D. Boone
Fern Boone
Hallam
Anna
Minnie, Olie
Eunice Wright
Nellie Stuart
Grape Country
Blount
Epworth League
Sherman
League
J. F. Higgins
Sugar Grove
Daniel Gross
Youngsville
Joseph Sliter
Smith Sliter
Hamilton
M. E
E. R. Perkins
J. W. Hughes
J. W. Richards
Corry
Stu
Warren's Corn Cure Promoted By East Side Drug Store
Discreet notice touts Warren's Corn Cure as never failing and sold by druggists at 15 cents a bottle. Dixson at East Side Drug and Variety Store advertises pure drug line and guaranteed products with paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, wallpaper, and related novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Dixson
East Side Drug and Variety Store
Laxa Tea Ad and Local Goods Promos
Laxa Tea advertises ten herbs for digestive relief with small packs priced at 10 and 25 cents and free samples. Local retailers Keller the Tailor and C Smith & Son's Shoe Store push bargains on overcoats clocks silverware and hat racks. Riverside Fish and Oyster Co. advertises fresh seafood from the corner of Hickory and Third Streets with George Smith as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith & Son
Riverside Fish and Oyster Co
Corner
Hickory and
Third Streets
George Smith
European Rulers and Royal Plans Include New Yacht and Abdications
Oldenburg dynasty saved by a son's birth to the hereditary grand duke. Sidi Ali of Tunis plans abdication in favor of his son and a Nice retirement after French protection. King Leopold offers 5000 for a Belgian military history. submissions due January 7, 1901. Siam king visits Hamlet grave during Denmark tour. Victoria to commission a 1.5 million yacht within two years with ceremonial guns only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldenburg
Sidi Ali, Bey
Tunis
Nice
le Figaro
Leopold
Belgium
Denmark
Siam
Hamlet
Frederick
Victoria
Queen Victoria
Pulpit and Pew Across Regions and Faiths
The article notes 47 Catholic churches in Boston and cites religious wealth and staffing figures. It records Canada’s Presbyterian augmentation fund raising a minimum stipend with manse, and screens church value in the US at 680 million dollars with Catholics owning 118 million. England Wales see 10 to 11 million worshipers and 500 people per place of worship, 700 per minister, with about 80,000 sermons preached each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Canada
Presbyterian Church
England
Wales
Railways and Transport Developments in 1896 Era
The article notes a Buffalo to Albany electric railroad as a near future possibility. It states Pennsylvania first restricted passenger ticket sales to railroad company agents. An experimental Paris to Beauvais postal train ran at 92 to 36 mph with lower costs. Austria Hungary had 5,737 miles of track with revenue figures: gross 52 million, net 17 million on 570 million invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Albany
Pennsylvania
Paris
Beauvais
Austria
Hungary
The Candidate's Pledge and Other Odd Notes
A string of quirky lines and remarks from the era includes a floriculturist naming a hybrid The Candidate's Pledge, casual gossip on church hypocrites, a joke about a wheelwoman, an antidote advertisement for Dr E Detchon's Anti Diuretic, and a miner’s prideful frontier spirit as a pioneer who struck 30 years ago and never gave in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Detchon
Noyes
Warren
Philadelphia Record
Warren's Corn Care Advertisement Note
Easy to Use. Warren's Corn Care is easy to use and will not sell the finest hose. Sold at all druggists at 15 cents a bottle. TRE best and latest in Millinery and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Beekeeping Tips for Winter Prep and Honey Quality
The St. Louis Republic advises 30 pounds of stores per hive for wintering, warns dampness from poor ventilation, and notes granulation signals purity. Move colonies before cold weather, avoid weak winter quarters, use clean unbleached wax, store comb honey warm, and price by grade. Replace nonprolific queens promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Remedies From Ruth Hall On Home Health Tips
Night sweats get sage tea and hot water bottles soothe stomach pains with tincture of amica or ginger. For throat tickle gargle with salt water. for nasal cold snuff borax. for cut artery tie a cord or handkerchief toward the heart. Pneumonia signs use hot water bottles on hands knees and feet. Neuralgia relief uses wet alcohol cloths or paregoric with a hot bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hall
Good Housekeeping
Women News Snippets Spark Modern Views
A collection of satirical lines from Chicago News Washington Democrat Atchison Globe Cleveland Plain Dealer and Philadelphia Times comments on women’s money fashion and social behavior. The quips touch on spending independence dress code chaperones and public perception in a brisk provincial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Washington Democrat
Atchison Globe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Philadelphia Times
Jewelry Conceptions Spark Color in Modern Gems
Elsie Bee notes that combinations of colored stones in platinum jewels appeal to fashion buyers. Diamond brooches with Persian motifs, cabochon stones in rings, and a dove olive branch design highlight current trends. Emerald demand remains strong with premium prices for flawless stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bee
Marriages Change Hands In Pennsylvania And New York
In Columbus Pennsylvania on September 22 1897 John Dutton and Emma Spencer wed at the bride’s father’s residence with Rev. J W Wilson officiating. In Warren September 29 1897 Charles S Hoag and Josephine C Mathias wed at the Lutheran Parsonage with Rev A B Markley. In Warren September 25 1897 Lennet Clark and Jennie Mack joined in marriage at the Baptist parsonage with Rev A J Ivey. In Jamestown New York September 22 1897 Fred Smith and Nina Peterson married as Justice Mahoney presiding. In Dunkirk New York September 23 1897 James Walters and Rosamond L Connelly wed with Rev Gustave Rueckert officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Hoag
Josephine C. Mathias
Warren
Clark—Mack
A. J. Ivey
The
Baptist Parsonage
Lennet Clark
Jennie Mack
Warren Smith—Peterson
Jamestown
N. Y
E. P. Mahoney
J.P
Fred Smith
Russell, Pa
Nina Peterson
Scandia
Watters—Connelly
Dunkirk
Gustave Rueckert
James Walters
North Clarendon
Rosamond L. Connelly
Pleasantville
Obituaries From Warren Area Dated 1897 Notices
Infant daughter of Lieut and Mrs L M Clark of Hazel street died aged 8 months. Funeral held last Monday. Mrs Susan M Knopf died in Warren at 72. Elizabeth Kelly aged nearly 76 buried in Tidioute. Mary Hodges Gates age 77 in Columbus Pa. Emma Pudenz widow of Carl Pudenz died in Erie aged 42.
Hunter's Ten Days Sale Closes Stock Gaps Across Lines
Hunter's announces a ten days sale to reduce stock across all lines with limited price increases in a slow market. Highlights include All-wool Dress Goods 25c to 40 inch wares, 38 inch Early Autumn Goods at 25c, 34 inch Dress Goods in 12 1 4c, table linens 24c, napkins and towels, 1000 yards best outings at 7c, blankets from 48c to 5.50, Factory Flannels at low prices, 30 dozen Ladies' Wests at 18c each or three for 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Java
Japan
Closeout sale offers bulk curtains and garments
To Close, Must be Sold. Sixty pairs Lace Curtains and eighteen ladies gasamers close at reduced prices. Corsets and shirts offered at deep discounts. Spreads and chenille curtains marked down by about twenty percent. Multiple fabric items promise clearance savings across 10-4 white spreads and rugs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Mail
Home Matters
Warren Baptist Church
Ed. Clemons
Jackson Run
Isle of Champagne
Library Hall
Richard Golden
Jed Prouty
Katherine Germaine
Opp
Warren Lodge
N. G
Daniel E. Jackson
V. G
Alexander Erickson
Dwight Cowan
Peter E. Sonne
James P. Johnson
Richard Ward
Grand Lodge
Charles Chase
C. McClintock
Corydon
Trinity Memorial
Taylor
Whitehead
Pittsburg
Mary French Field
Trinity Guild
Miss Field
Eugene Field
St. Andrew’s Brotherhood
Kennedy
Hamilton & Fair
Henry Shenk
Eric
H. A. Kuntz
Geo. B. Darrah
Deeds Bros
Cochran & Davis
J. H. Tr
Messrs
D. I. Ball
W. D. Hinckley
J. W. Crawford
W. M. Baker
J. M. Davidson
W. D. McLaren
EpMunps
L. D. Wetmore
Virginia
Dale Greaves
Arbor Day
Schaeffer
James Hazeltine
Emory DalsLey
C. F. Schwing
G. A. Langley
Youngstown, C
Marshal Parshall
Yale College
Lake Erie
George Davies
Ann Arbor Medical College
Michigan
Jacob Stricker
Mt. Clemens
Sadie Summers
Margaret O’hern
Bert Rockwell
Harvard College
Christian Endeavorers
Ralph Davis
Kenneth Clark
Brooklyn
School of Technology
Grace M. E. Church
J. P. Burns
M. E. Church
Democrat
Emmett H. Bemus
Congressman Hooker
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Erie Presbytery
Greenville
Penna
Henry N. Hall
Grand Valley
Mr. Paul
Aale
Eto
Irvington
Keller
Kellar
Suilings
Scalbtonria
T. J. Foley
General Carting
Teaming
Exchange Block
Chautauqua Star
E. P. Wilson
Fredonia, N. Y
Arsopapsistees
Pesenaees
First National Bank
F. H. Rockwell
F. K. Russell
Penn’a
Ireland
Scotland
Europe
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queens
Iown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Bremen
Havre
Gothenburg
Christania
Copenhagen
Warren National Bank
Wm. D. Brown
Jerry Crary
D. Beaty
A. TS. Scofield
Nelson P. Wheeler
G. N. Parmlee
Joe Oe Hertzel
C. Schimmelfeng
Christian Smith
H. A. Jamieson
F. E. Hertzel
Cashier
Hunter’s
Allen’s Shoe Store
Liberty St
P.O
Great Cash Grocery
G. H. Strickland
Waters Block
Posto
O.h.hunter & Son
Second St
Starlight
Germantown
Saxony
Water St
the Warren Savings Bank
A. J. Hazeltine
C. W. Beaty
G. B. Ensworth
G. H. Jackson
O. W. Beaty
L. B. Wood
James Clark
Charles W. Stone
M. B. Dunham
W. M. Lindsey
L. B. Freeman
C. Sigel
Agt
W. H. Daven
U.S
Dearborn
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