Arounder Comments on Passing Events and Street Railway Talk
A column of observations praises Cleveland’s administration and mocks Republican dissent. It questions social morals, recounts a tale of a mysterious Arounder and a young woman in a coffin, and analyzes a proposed street railway for Warren with humorous digressions on taxes, prohibition, and real estate. The piece closes noting Warren’s relative prosperity in northwestern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweatry
Warren
Pennsylvania
The Trial of King Alcohol Sermon at First M E Church
Rev Dr J N Fradenburg preached on The Trial Sentence and Execution of King Alcohol. Indictment accused alcohol of robbery of property and souls, bribery, murder by inciting riot, and ruin of homes. Witnesses cited losses, poison in liquor, and widespread harm, ending with verdict of guilty and banishment from the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Fradenburg
M. E
King Alcohol
Pure Flavoring Extracts Ad Claims Superior Quality
An advertisement from a flavoring company proclaims its products to be strictly pure and urges buyers to avoid inferior goods, touting better value for the price. The copy is terse and promotional, typical of early 20th century trade notices.
Burglary at Brace Residence Ends Quietly
Ransacked house in Liverisburg area as Henry Brace was away and Mrs. Brace visited a neighbor. Thieves entered through the parlor window stealing about 40 from a pocket book while leaving other valuables untouched. Miss Aikin’s room was searched but her pocket book remained. three o’clock alarm and a dog bark led to no arrests. In a separate item from Sanon, reports deny a U S warship engagement and note German restraint and martial law withdrawal at Apia, bringing calm to the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Mr Brace
Liverisburg
Mrs. Brace
Terglars Kleo
Miss Aikin
Boarder
C. J. Beck
Trout Fishing Rules Under State Game Law
The current game fish law allows rod and line fishing for salmon or speckled trout from April 16 to July 15, lake trout from October 1 to January 1, black bass pike and pickerel from June 1 to January 1. No engines may fish in streams or tributaries stocked with these fish for three years. Penalties range from $5 to $60, with a $25 fine for Sunday hunting or fishing.
Hundred Tons of Money in a Month of Dime Purchases
A schoolboy calculated that paying a month's worth of ten cent articles with pennies would weigh about one hundred tons. The note highlights three new Diamond Dyes colors Fast Stocking Black Turkey Red for Cotton and Brown for Cotton from Wells Richardson Co Burlington Vermont who offer free colored samples and directions by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
An Evening in China Excursion by Presbyterian Ladies
The Presbyterian church ladies stage a Flowery Kingdom excursion next Monday evening featuring a Chinese family led by Sun Sun Sen and including two children. They will present Chinese life, costumes, songs, and instruments, plus a Chinese supper, curios, idols, and wonders. Admission is 25 cents with tea at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Chinere
Sun Sun Sen
Chu
Young Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Tirtsville
Minnie Kuhn a 17 year old resident of Tirtsville attempted to hang herself citing boredom and disillusionment after her mother prevented her from attending a Salvation Army meeting. Her mother discovered her suspended from a clothes line and Dr Proper revived her after about thirty minutes of effort.
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Holmes
Columbia
Lodi
Sneminegat
Kennedy
Parent
Vehe
Warren
Indiana
Heso
Tirtsville
Minnie Kuhn
Minnie
Salvation Army
Dr. Proper
Drowning Tragedy Near Rockwell’s Tannery
Mary Kearns a 15 year old girl disappeared after falling from a log into Tionista creek near North Clarendon while gathering wintergreen. A search by local residents used a raft and grappling hooks. the body was recovered four hundred feet downstream. Coroner's inquest ruled accidental death. Also notes a man named James Brown nearly drowned and a nearby girl narrowly escaped during the search.
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Mary Kearns
North Clarendon
Rockwell’s
Maury
James Clark
Wim Beals
Jessie Wisner
A.D. Goul
Z. T. Weaver
Geo. W. Miles
S. L. Titus
Frank Lowery
Ames Brown
Mr. Chase
Smith Titus
Whitcomb
Warren
C.J. Elia
E. H. Bradley
L. Titue
J. BR. Clark
A. D. Gonl
James Brown
Kearns
Way
Neap
King
B. FB. Wesner
Rail line extends through eight states to serve the west
The Bureau notes the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway operates 6700 miles with vestibule trains, electric lights, steam heat and modern improvements. Connections are listed at St Paul, Council Bluffs and Kansas City for routes west. Traveling agent John R. Pott offers free maps and timetables from Williamsport PA. Warrett sons of veterans organize at A R hall elect officers and council.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakota
Missouri
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
California
Kansas City
Kanout
Arizona
New Mexico
John R. Pott
William Street
Williamsport
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Arounder
Cleveland
Navy Department
Harrison
Walker Blaine
J.G. Blaine
Laver
P. and EK
Water Street
Conewango
Glade
Thomas Struthers
Bradford
Buffalo
Gus
Vyietha
ilaAib
TL Esry EL Kennedy A Piano
Board of Emigration Commissioners
Cu-tle Garden
N. K. Wendelboo
Henry Brace
Samoa
China
Tionesta Creek
Cath Clarendon
Bureau OF Information
Sons of Veterans
Warrett Sons of Veterans
A. R. Hall
T. V. Leonhart
F. W. Jewell
W. J. Brower
A. G. Cook
Fred V. Taylor
John Regner
F. 4. Lincoln
Daniel Kline
Geo. Watt
Camp Council
Charlie Hahn
F. &. Leonhart
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