W O T U Convention in Lancaster Details of 19th annual W C T U gathering
The nineteenth annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania met October 6 to 9 at St Pauls Reformed Church Lancaster. About 850 attended with sermon and devotional services led by Mrs Anna Hammer state president. Reports praised work, and Miss Elizabeth Greenland led evangelistic Bible services. President Anna Hammer traveled over 1000 miles and 22 county conventions, praising devotional work and urging continued activity. Pennsylvania unions increased, dues totaled 4341.32 with 2459.47 on hand. meetings filled the Courthouse and local churches. an invitation to Millersville Normal School was accepted for an upcoming visit by Y members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Lancaster
St. Paul's Church
Hammer
Pond Amies
Anna Hammer
Elizabeth Greenland
Pennsylvania
S W
T. U
Womans
Germany
Japan
Pain
China
Soc
Union Signal
W Dh
Hadtentt
Rebecca Chambers
Wood
Annabel Hols Vey
Pittsburg
Boyle
Anna Shaw
America
Columbus
W.at T.U. A
Y’s of
Rhodes
Normal School
Millersville
Grace Greenwood
H. Francis Jones
Philadelphia
Capt. Allen
Ward
Salvation Army
Warren County
Ellen Lacy
E. Taylor
Eva Smith
Warren
J. CG. Hill
Sugar Grove
W. J. Slater
Tidioute
BE. F. Benton
Sheffield
Lowest Yearly Chicago Rate Set by Pennsylvania RR
At a recent meeting the rate to Chicago via the Pennsylvania Railroad was definitively decided and will hold during the remaining excursions of the popular coach series. Fares are $18.00 from New York and $17.00 from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington with proportionately low rates from other points on the division. These are the lowest authorized so far and were achieved largely through the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
People’s
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Free Methodist Appointments List From New Brighton Meeting
The Free Methodist Conference held in New Brighton last week issued appointments. W A Sellow leads Oil City and Salem. R H Bently covers Titusville circuit. M Critchlow assigned to Geneva and Porters. Sp B Parker to Weavers and Oak Grove. J E Berkheimer to Hickory. Albert Beall to Tylersburg and Brownaville. H C Barnes supply at Clarion. Emma Allison at Little Cooley and Tyronville. A J Weaver at Tidioute and Davey Hill. John Easton supply at Tionosta. F F Shoupe at Meadville and Cochranton. I Hodgkins at Marienville and Bryantown. S M Whitcomb named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of the Free Methodist , Church
New Brighton
W. A. Sellow
Oil City
Salem
R. H. Bently
Titusville
M. Critchlow
Geneva
Porters
Sp. B. Parker
Weavers
Oak Grove
J. E. Berkheimer
Hickory
Albert Beall
Tylersburg
Brownaville
H. C. Barnes
Clarion
Emma Allison
Little Cooley
Tyronville
A. J. Weaver
Tidioute
Davey Hill
John Easton
Tionosta
F. F. Shoupe
Meadville
Cochranton
I. Hodgkins
Marienvilie
Bryantown
8. M. Whitcomb
Pleasant Pellets Promise Permanent Relief
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are advertised as fresher and more reliable than common pills. They claim to cure sick headaches, bilious headaches, constipation, indigestion, bilious attacks, and liver and stomach derangements with no griping or rebound. The pills are sugar coated, plant extract based, smallest in size, easy to take, and guaranteed to satisfy or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Free Medical Work Offered By Postage Request
A promotion invites readers to save money by sending three two cent stamps to A. P. Ordway & Co in Boston Massachusetts to receive a 100 page medical work by Dr Kaufmann featuring elegant colored plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Ordway & Co
Boston
Mass
Purify and Enrich Blood with Hood s Sarsaparilla Claims
An advertisement touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood and giving nerve and digestive strength. It urges continued use after meals for a month or two to feel like a new man and cites thousands of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Murray-Wright wedding at Sheffield in grand church ceremony
On October 4 at 11 a.m. in the M. and church Sheffield Rev A M Lockwood united James Murray of Kane and Ethel Wright of Sheffield. The church overflowed with a large social gathering as organist Murray’s sister led the bridal procession. After a brief ceremony the couple hosted a reception and wedding breakfast at the Wright home before departing for the east. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Murray and Miss Murray Kane and Mrs Hall Warren among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
A. M. Lockwood
James Murray
Kane
Ethel Wright
Muss Murray
Jennie Kruear
Edith Anundson
Mattie Henderson
Corelle Lockwood
Hdna Schwartzwalter
Annie Bailey
Oscar Wright
Train
Marshal Neal
Eugenia Cole
Ed. Wright
Robert C. Wright
East
Miss Murray
P. Hall
Florence Hall
Warren
H.henderson
Mattie
North Clarendon
A. Barnes
Birdie Lejeal
Erie
Robert Downing the celebrated American tragedian
Robert Downing, a respected tragedian, is noted for his refined, amiable nature and steady popularity with both critics and the public. He has earned wealth from a successful stage career and is set to perform Richard the Lionhearted with his wife, actress Eugene Blair, at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Downing
Mr. Downing
Eugene Blair
America
Richard
Lionhearted
Main's Circus Draws Big Warren Crowd
Main's Circus visited Warren last Tuesday in fine weather with one of the largest crowds seen. The street pageant impressed youths with lively cheers as the ring performances ranked above average, gaining praise from judges who compared them favorably to Bailey & Barnum. If Mr. Main returns, a larger crowd and strong reception are assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main’s Circus
Warren
Main
Our Man About Town on Women Emancipation and Society
A columnist reflects on evolving rights for women, noting education gains and legal changes since the 19th century. He critiques social privileges for men, laments fashion-driven vanity, and questions fairness in inheritance laws while praising women as virtuous and capable, promising to tackle men in a future piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
United States
Pennsylvania
2 500 Lives Lost In Southern Cyclone Aftermath
Reports from New Orleans recount a cyclone killing about 2 500 people across a 200 mile span. Marsh graves fill with unrecognizable bodies. thousands lose livelihoods. Captain Letort estimates 800 saved on Cheniere Caminada island, which may be abandoned along with Grand Isle and Chemdeleur. New Orleans organizes relief for tens of thousands in need. The piece also includes a dated moral anecdote about marriage opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orutmans
Lfe
Juhan Letort
Cheniere Camanada
Man
Grand Isle
Chemdeleur
New Orleans
Love and Unity in Faith and Charity
A medley of verse extols love and unity through Christian charity, divine mercy, and heavenly harmony, urging charitable deeds and devotion. The piece praises autumn Arbor Day and Columbus anniversaries, then shifts to Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisements with testimonials and a reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Irvine
Earth
Christ
Lord
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO. Props
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
West & Tavax
Wholeale Druggista
O. VaLpine, Kinnan & Marvin
Silly Silver Senate Show Lengthy Silver Debate
Washington Oct 12 The anti silverites held a continuous session aiming for a vote. Senator Cockerel Missouri spoke five hours, totaling 10 hours. Mr Allen Nebraska began at 5 30 pm and carried on until 9 am the next morning, a 149 hour stretch. The issue paralyzes other business and threatens relief as country waits on repeal. The silver faction plans to stay, voting remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
D. C
Senator Cockerel
Missouri
Mr. Allen
Nebraska
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vention
Wright
Murray—Wright
Tam
N. C. Schiffer
Nev
Samuels Bros
Fanny Rice
Library Theatre
Dramatic News
Dramatic Journal
Fannie Rice
Bijou
Miss Rice
Erie Lines
Return
Jamestown and Corry
F. H. Garfield
Pass. Agt
Jamestown
N. Y
A. N. Ritchfield
Kahle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!