Oil field fever lifts Monroe county wells to top production
In Frieden pool Monroe county large wells surge to the century mark with Culbertson & Co on Widow Lohri farm a gusher delivering up to fifty barrels per hour while Lewis Oil Co No 2 Lewis flows at thirty five barrels. New discovery near Lohri and Dekist farms boosts lease values as investors rush to southwest line amid rising excitement.
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Monroe County
Culbertson & Co
Widow Lohri
Lewis Oil Co
Lewis
Tawo
McDonald
Lewis Co
Lohri
Frieden
Deist
Hillman Lot
Kanawha Oil Co
Freiden
An Exchange
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Lewis Well
Ohio
Sistersville
Lobri
Kanawha Oil Company
No. 2
Lewis Oil Company
Deep Run Oil Company
Monsroe
Lohbrie
Kanawna Oil Co
Lohrie
Lehrie
Be Your Own Doctor Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertorial claims a one dollar bottle of Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure lasts three months and cures catarrh and hay fever by inhalation, with a testimonial of restored speech after four weeks. Sold and guaranteed by Siegfried & Co.
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Mayers
Mas
Elias Haspwerx
Elk Lick
Somerset Co
Siegfried & Co
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism in One to Three Days
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” cures rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. It asserts the remedy removes the disease’s cause, with the first dose offering marked relief. Sold by L. G. Noyes & Co. Warren Pa. and H. N. Richfield Druggist Warren Pa. 75 cents.
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L. G. Noyes & Co
Warren, Pa
H. N. Richfield
Warren
False Weighing The Southern Pacific R. R. Would Make Hundreds of Thousands
A report discusses alleged false weighing practices by the Southern Pacific Railroad, asserting potential gains totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars through improper freight assessments. Authorities investigate and proposals for reforms surface as public concern grows.
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Southern Pacific
R. R
Investigation Likely Into Rail Mail Staffing Fraud
San Francisco August 2 Chronicle reports allegations by railway postal clerk E S Colver that United States Mails were fraudulently staffed with Superintendent Flint’s knowledge in June 1804 to inflate weights used for railroad compensation. Claims similar misconduct enabled Southern Pacific to rob the government for four years, with the last weighing cited as most fraudulent. A Congressional investigation into railway earnings and mail service is probable.
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San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Flint
E. S. Colver
United States
Southern Pacific Co
Vesuvius Spectacle Draws Curious Tourists in Naples
A Naples correspondent says lava from Vesuvius descends very slowly as sightseers crowd the observatory and crags. The lava splits into streams that run down toward Resina while locals and visitors alike treat the dangerous eruption as a carnival. Children, women, and men in shirt sleeves sing and tease the heat with playful daring. Carriages bring some foreigners, but most must walk up the mountain. Vendors along the ascent profit from the crowds.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Deervatory
Muntain
Resina
Economy of Shoeblocking and a Water Motor Ad
A Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph excerpt notes a well dressed one legged youth who shines his boot daily on South Sixth Street, paying 15 cents weekly instead of 5. The shiner reports other crippled customers and half price service. Also offered is a 17 inch Norris steel pressure water motor in first class condition capable of six horsepower under 90 pounds of water. inquire at this office.
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South Sixth Street
Pittsburg
White Cat Eyes Draw Feline Curiosity In New York
A New York World note describes a white cat with two blue eyes as a remarkable freak of nature. The owner insists the cat’s blue eyes are unique among white cats, challenging typical eye color expectations. Also cited is a Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph quip about a city bicycle tax applying to machines over 14 years old.
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Columbus Avenue
New York World
Pittsburg
Telegraph
Mont Blanc ascent costs and dangers cited
The piece notes Mont Blanc climbs are costly and tiresome, with Cha mouni rules requiring two guides and a porter. It warns that weather can change fast, turning clear skies to a fatal snowstorm within 15 minutes and recounts a past party of 11 who perished or remained buried for decades in the Glacier des Boissons.
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Bob
Boston Transcript
Mont Blanc
Chamouni
Glacier Des Boissons
Frightened the Boy at Epworth League Dinner
A humorous Epworth League meeting tale from Chattanooga describes a visitor at dinner who carved a chicken for himself, prompting a child to exclaim he would take it all. In another item, Mrs Jingle boasts of a European trip costing far more than her neighbor’s, noting a $1,500 excess in two months.
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Epworth League
Chattapooga
Jingle
Rox
Richmond Dispatch
His Last Resource
Doctor I really don t understand. There is no reason why you should go in for a reduction of corpulence. Still I want you to put me through a course of antifat treatment. My Eulalia shall see with her own eyes how I pine away for love of her. Gar tenlanbe.
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Eulalia
Local Society Notes and Town News
The Misses Bolard and Bryden visit Miss Hazeltine and depart for Boston and Chautauqua. Warren youths camp at Big Bend with named participants Galbraith Hall and others enjoying the outing. A new B G Gregory commission house on Market and Water impresses for its remodeling and promise of business. Franklin club faces pay issues. plan to finish season on cooperative terms. Mrs Sarah A Jones dies at 54 from heart failure. services at MIE JE church with interment at Oakland. For sale a desirable Market Street house in Warren Borough, late Mr Wr Messner's property. inquiries to administrator Thertzel.
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Misseanel Bolard
Nettie Bryden
Blanche Hazeltine
Miss Bryden
Boston
Miss Bolard
Meadville
Chautauqua
Warren
Big Bend
Galbraith Hall
Myron Waters
Bert McLaughlin
Hallie B Wheeler
Chas Weller
Archie Leon
Franklin
Boyd
Sarah Aa. Jones
Obra Jones
Hickory Street
Dr Kummer
Oakland
Market Street
Wr. Messner
Tovcerms
Doe A. Thertzel
Guy
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Manhattan
Wyep Mo. Pac
Ko. Pac
Northwestern
New England
Ste Rock Island
N. Y. Central
Green Goods
Boston Herald
Hood
Philadelphia
E. Berey
Richmond
Hood's
Business Directory
Hal. W. Arird
Liberty and Third Sts
Postoffice
C. McAlpin
R.W. Stuart
Third St
W. Freeman
Hazeltine Building
Liberty
E. Boeschlin
Cor
Liberty Lts
B* Rstow & CO
Water St. Warren, PA
Greenlund, Undertaking
E H. Boeschlin
Savings Bank Bld’g
Rogers Block
S. J. Costello
East Warren
West Fourth Street
Jos
ABE & Sons
Allen Block
Corner Second and
Liberty Streets
C. Allen
Samuel
G. Allen
Harrison Allen
Chas. N. Purvis
Bucker Street
Williamsport
G. B. M. Metzger
West 4Th Street
Ghasttaurston
Water Street
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Main Street
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