Warren County PA
Miscellaneous News Paper Articles From the Past

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Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) May 25 1825

Pittsfield, April 28

Somnambulism

Mr. Timothy Dean of Adams in this county, son of the late Dr. Dean, had employed himself for some weeks in thrashing, during the past winter. One night as he was about closing his labors, he ascended a ladder to the top of the great beams in the barn, where the rye which he was thrashing was deposited, to ascertain what number of bundles remained un-thrashed which he determined to finish the next day.

The ensuing night, about 2 o'clock as was supposed, Mr. Dean was heard by his mother to get up and go out and no further recollection of him during the night. He repaired to his barn, being in sound sleep and altogether unconscious of what he was doing, set open his barn doors, ascended the ladder as he had done the day before, on to the haymow, thence on to the great beams of the barn to where the said rye was deposited and threw down a flooring, and again descended and commenced thrashing it. When he had completed it, he raked off the straw and bound it into bundles and shoved up the rye to one side of the floor and then carried the straw up the ladder and deposited it on some rails that lay across the great beams of the barn - then threw down another flooring of rye, which he thrashed and finished as before. Thus he continued his labors until he had thrashed five floorings and on returning from throwing down the sixth and last, in passing over part of the haymow, he fell off where the hay had been cut down about six feet on to the lower part of it, which awoke him. He at first imagined himself in his neighbor's barn, but after groping in the dark for a long time, ascertained that he was in his own barn, and at length found the ladder on which he descended to the floor, closed his barn which he found open and returned to his house. On coming to the light, found himself in such a profuse perspiration that his clothes were literally wet through.

He went to bed and the next morning on going to his barn found that he had thrashed during the night five bushels of rye - had raked the straw off in good order and bound it up and deposited it on the great beams and shoved up the grain to one side of the floor, all in a workmanlike condition, without the least consciousness of what he was doing until he fell from the hay. Mr. Dean was disposed to have concealed these extraordinary facts until his neighbors inquired the cause of his thrashing at night, when his family disclosed the particulars.

Storm Damages Lumber

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) January 18, 1826

Warren, Pa., Dec. 30

Our last freshet has proved unfortunate to most of those engaged in the lumbering business. Out of 2,000,000 feet of boards that descended the Allegheny, one half of them have been stove to pieces by the ice and scattered in every direction for a great distance down the river and the other half is in a very bad situation. It is generally believed that but few of the latter can be saved. Some time back the above loss would not be so much felt as at present. In some places where they used to make 3,000,000 feet of boards in one season, not over half the quantity is made now. The people of this county will suffer generally by this loss. - Courier.

John Mayberry Killed by Lightning

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) June 28, 1826

Warren Pa. May 29

Death by Lightning

About 6 o'clock on Sunday morning last, a house situated in the eastern part of this town and occupied by Mr. John Goe was struck by lightning and a young man named John Mayberry, aged about 20, son of Mr. Thomas Mayberry, of Chenango, Mercer county, Pa. was instantly killed. The deceased sat leaning against the door casing when the vein which struck the front end of the house passed the casing until it came in contact with his body which it passed through to the floor. Four other persons were in the house at the time, who escaped without injury. - Chron.

The Warren Ledger, 13 June 1879

Contributed by Melissa Rodgriguez

Mrs. Lewis, wife of the late owner of the Cross-cut railroad, died a few days ago.

Mr. R.J. McMath, a collector of taxes in Bradford, McKean county, has fallen short several thousand dollars in his accounts, and on last Tuesday fled for parts unknown.

Gus Wetmore lost a finger on his left hand last Monday, while at work with a circular saw in the Wooden Ware works. His hand was quite badly cut, but he will probably lose only his firs finger.

The murder of an old man named Howe last week at Pioneer, near Titusville is exciting not a little excitement. Suspicion now seems to point to a son of Howe as the perpetrator of the deed, but no positive proof has been adduced.

The ghost of the old man Ellison still haunts his rooms at Stoneham, and is causing much perturbation among the inhabitants of that busy little village. It is said that he makes his appearance regularly every night, and that he has been seen by a large number of persons, among them some whose veracity cannot be questioned.

Death of James G. Marsh

The Warren Ledger, 13 June 1879

Contributed by Melissa Rodgriguez

During the Court last week, Judge Wetmore appointed C. Dinsmoor, J.R. Clark, S.T. Allen, W. Schnur, and F.D. Reeves, a committee to draw the following resolutions, which were unanimously passed.

-Resolved, That the sad announcement of the death of James G. Marsh, a member of this bar, and formerly Register and Recorder of Warren county, is received by the Court and Bar with the deepest sorrow and most profound regret; and that by his death the Bar has lost one of its most useful and promising members, and the community a public spiritied and worthy citizen, whose life was devoted throughout a long period of public service to the fithful and honest fulfillment of every trust, and whose character was above reproach.

-Resolved, That in testimony of our sincere respect for the memory of the deceased, those resolutions be spread upon the records of the Court, and a copy of the same be furnished by The Prothonotary to the newspapers of the epunty for publication, and also to the widow of the deceased.

- Resolved, That as a further token of respect to its departed member and former officer, this Court do now adjourn.

Warren Evening Mirror (Warren, Pennsylvania)
January 2, 1908

C. J. Andrews Stricken With Fatal Illness

Relatives Fear That He is Dying in Pottsville, Pa.

A special from Pittsburg says that Charles J. Andrews, secretary of the Pennsylvania and Western Pennsylvania Brewers' Association was stricken with hemorrhages yesterday at Pottsville, and is now dying it is feared. Several days ago Mr. Andrews went to Pottsville on a visit. While walking on a street with Postmaster Schrink yesterday he was taken suddenly ill. His brother, Wesley R. Andrews Republican state chairman, was summoned from Philadelphia and is at his bedside.

Charles J. Andrews for years has been active in politics and is one of three brothers, the third being William H. Andrews, not territorial delegate from New Mexico. Charles has frequently attended state conventions.

The headquarters of the Western Pennsylvania Brewers' association is in the Maeder building, Fifth avenue, and here Mr. Andrew's makes his headquarters. He lives at Emsworth and has a wife and one daughter.

Later: -- Charles A. Andrews died in Pottsville, Pa., Wednesday evening.

Ross Hill, Dec. 31

In spite of the muddy roads, the mail carrier manages to make his daily trips.

Miss Golda Higgins, of Torpedo and Mr. Chas. Abrahamson, of Youngsville were married at the home of the former's parents, Dec. 24th.

A part was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robishaw in honor of their granddaughters, Mrs. Fellows and the Misses Burdick.

Clyde Clark, who spent Xmas with his parents at Torpedo, has returned to Jamestown.

Miss Mary Barish spent Christmas with her grandmother at Guys Mills.

Geo. Benedict has purchased a new horse.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Belnap are visiting the latter's parents of this place.

There will be church at this place Sunday at the regular hour, three o'clock by Rev. Cordner.

Mr. Robinson has sold his small store and intends to move to Titusville.

Cole Hill, Dec. 31

Miss Mildred Tarr leaves tomorrow for the Edinboro Normal school, where she expects to remain for the next tow terms.

Mrs. V. C. Cochran and daughter, Emma and Mrs. J. N. Arters, visited relatives at Corry, Sherman, Jamestown and Warren, returning home Tuesday and Wednesday.

Miss Ethel Conklin of Sutton Hill is working for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Camp.

William Martin of Westfield, N. Y., is at home visiting his mother, Mrs. Frank Camp and family.

The Christmas entertainment and pie social held at the Cole Hill school house Dec. 20th was well patronized. Ed. Patterson sold the pies at auction. Over $12 was raised and will be used to repair the school organ, which the M. E. church at Garland so kindly donated to the Cole Hill school.

The Sunday school here is progressing fine. Paul Holmes, of this place was elected Sunday school superintendent for the coming year, with Mrs. Holmes as assistant. Sunday school every Sunday at 10 o'clock, preaching every two weeks at 11 o'clock by Rev. A. Jordan of Torpedo. His next appointment here will be Jan. 12th. All are cordially invited to come and hear a good sermon.

Kershaw - Dyson

Warren Evening Mirror (Warren, Pennsylvania)
January 2, 1908

Were Happily Wedded

The home of Secretary Elvidge of the Y. N. C. A. was the scene of any early morning wedding on New Years day. Mr. James Kershaw and Miss Emma Jane Dyson, both of Warren, were united in marriage by Rev. Paul J. Lux, of the Baptist church, who resides there. The young couple started the New Year by routing out Marriage License Clerk Allen and Pastor Lux at 7:15 in the morning, one for a license and the other to perform the ceremony. They left on the 8:45 train from Buffalo to spend their honeymoon. Rev. Lux thinks this means a good business for 1908, and Mr. Allen says that the New Year license law is going to help matters in Pennsylvania.

Family New Year Celebration Was Enjoyed

Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Curtis Entertained Very Enjoyably

One of the happy events of the New Year was the gathering at the home of N. P. Curtis and wife, 214 East Fifth street, of their seven children, who have not all been together in twenty years. Those present were father, mother and Miss Cora Curtis of Warren; Mrs. Ann Curtis Miller and children, Alton, Mildred and Avis of North Dakota; Mrs. Amanda Curtis Nichols, husband and daughter, Dorothy, of Wattsburg, pa.; Frank N. Curtis, wife and daughter, Marie of Jamestown, N.Y.; Clyde T. Curtis, wife and children, Audrey, Nelson and Cora, of Jamestown, N.Y.; Harry A. Curtis and wife of North Warren, Pa.; Mrs. Mabel Curtis Bennett, husband and daughter Coletta, of Columbus, pa.

Three absentees Mr. Miller and two daughters, Misses Eda and Gertrude, who are in North Dakota, expect to come east in the spring. Open house was kept and the party watched the old year out and the new year in. After a chicken pie dinner, served in twenty-three courses a family group picture was taken. After forty-eight hours of visiting, fun and frolic, goodbyes were said and the New Year was begun.

Warren Evening Mirror (Warren, Pennsylvania)
January 4, 1908

Blue Eye

Jan 2

Mrs. Ella Blanchard entertained 16 of her neighbors at her home Dec. 30th in honor of her mother, Mrs. Joseph Aylsworth's, it being her 76th birthday. Her three sons reside at the following named places, being so far away that they could not be present. L C. Aylsworth resides at Dayton, Ohio; E. L. at Elpaso, Texas, and J. L. at Philadelphia, PA. A bountiful dinner was served and the afternoon was spent in visiting and music, when all returned to their homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Aylsworth long life and happiness.

Roy De Jean called on Vance Pitt in the Corry hospital on Sunday, Dec. 29th. Vance was operated on for appendicitis Dec. 28th and is gaining nicely.

Irwin Briggs came home from Clarington where he is attending school and spent the holidays with his parents.

Henry Deeter and wife, of Meadville were the guests of her aunt, Mrs. Sadie De jean and sons at Christmas time.

Jay Williams, of Randolph, N.Y., was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Sylvia Moore and family on Monday night and Tuesday last.

Lewis De Jean is now confined to his bed with rheumatism at the home of his brother Will at Spring Creek.

Jonas Sandburg, of Minnesota spent the holidays with his brother, Charles and his parents.

Oliver Casler and wife entertained her sister, George Morrison and wife from near Watterford on Xmas day, also Mr. and Mrs. Middleton of the same place and other nearby relatives.

Mrs. Frank Linquirst and little daughter Merrill are spending this week with their relatives in Corry.

Oscar McIntyre, of Brook Hill recently did some carpenter work for Mrs. J. Day at the home of De Lisle Porter.

The M. E. quarterly meeting convenes at this place on Saturday evening and Sunday next, Jan. 4 and 5.

Warren Evening Mirror (Warren, Pennsylvania)
January 4, 1908

Personals

R. H. Smith, of the Pennsylvania Gas company, is in Kane today on business.

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stevens, of Jamestown were the guests of Mrs. Ella M. Peer Thursday.

George B. Munn has gone to Elkins, W. Va., where he will spend some time on business for a client.

Mrs. L. A. Keller, Mrs. G. E. Beibel, and Misses Lucy and Julia Krech spent yesterday with their sister, Mrs. J. E. Pitts, of Jamestown, N.Y.

Mrs. John F. Reardon and children, who had been visiting with Mrs. B. Waldron for the past few days, left for their home in Warren yesterday - Titusville Herald.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore went to Spring Creek last Friday, where Mr. Moore will take charge of the large farm of L. S. Clough as overseer. The farm embraces over 700 acres. Mr. Moore is a man especially fitted for the position and Mr. Clough is very fortunate in being able to secure his services - Waterford Leader.

Joseph James, who has been in the Philippines for the past two years, has returned to Warren, having been called home by the illness of his father, H. H. James, of Fifth street. He will remain here indefinitely. While in Montana, en route home, Mr. James picked up a potato that weighs four pounds, eleven inches long and twelve inches around. The tuber is at the Mirror office for inspection.

Youngsville

Jan. 3

Will Boone, of North East, Pa., visited friends in town this week.

Mrs. W. J. Mead and Miss Belle Quay were Warren visitors on Thursday.

W. M. Tacher is again able to be out after an illness of some weeks duration.

E. C. Swanson of Matthews Run was in town on Thursday.

Miss Margaret Day was shopping in Warren on Thursday.

C. J. Sampson, of Irvine was in town on Thursday.

Messrs Henderson and Burckhardt, of Corry were in town on business Thursday.

Mrs. J. A. Day spent New Years day with her son A. S. Day at Sheffield returning home on Thursday.

L. H. Greene, of C. H. Smith & Co.'s store, Warren, was in town on business Thursday.

Mrs. Julius Borquin, of Tidioute, Pa., is a guest at the home of W. d. Belnap.

Dr. E. J. Kelley of Chandlers Valley was in town on Thursday.

Thomas Brace and wife, formerly old residents of Youngsville, but now residing near Erie, are quests of their son, Policeman Brace.

W. H. Hahn and son William were in Titusville on Thursday.

Miss Ada Brooks, of Warren is visiting her friend, Callie Mead.

Miss Ida Shortt and sister Mrs. W. W. Fell, of Orangeville, Ohio, were in Warren on Friday.

W. M. Houghton, of Garland, was in town on Friday.

Charles Bowman of Jamestown, N. Y., is visiting relatives in town.

D. U. Avird on Warren was in town Friday on business.

Mrs. O'Brien of Irvine was in town on Friday.

Jamie Shortt of Sugar Grove was calling on relatives in town, Friday.

Dr. Wallace of Warren was in town on Friday.

Arch-deacon Matthews will hold services in St. Savior's Episcopal church Sunday, Jan. 5th at 3 p.m.

Marian Cody went to Warren on Friday.

Mrs. W. H. Han and daughters, Hazel and Genevieve went to Warren on Friday to attend a recital.

Miss Esther Honhart, of Warren is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ephraim Swanson.

No. Clarendon

Jan. 4

Mrs. James Dove of Warren was visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. M. Pressly, last Thursday.

Miss Ella Gordon of Warren spent New Years as the guest of Miss Mayme Cronin.

Mrs. Will Mallory and daughter, Francis, of Renova are visiting Miss Pearle Mallory.

Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Buck returned home Thursday evening, after a visit with friends at Harrisburg.

Miss Hazel Jacobs, of Weldbank was the guest of Miss Florence Crossmann Friday.

Miss Hazel Phillips and Miss Marguerite McAnerney, of Warren were the guests of Miss Florence Hill New Years day.

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