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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
8
The Times and the Mirror spar over terms like trumpet contest and souvenir edition. Amid the debate, advertisers seek insight into how much they benefit from grafts, while Matt will continue to provide real estate transfers and county news.
Governor Samuel W Pennypacker issues a proclamation urging Pennsylvanians to donate to San Francisco sufferers after a devastating calamity. He asks corporations associations and individuals to contribute promptly and in proportion to their means. The proclamation is dated April 20 1906 and signed by Governor Pennypacker and Secretary Robert McAfee.
Devastation on the Pacific Coast and a widened coal mine labor clash dampen local trade factors, while national outlook shows improvement due to favorable spring weather. Retail sales rise. wheat prospects good. construction continues. immigration could ease labor shortages. Rail earnings up 7.4 percent, New York exports exceed imports, bank rates stabilize, but securities slip. Commercial failures total 3.06 million dollars in April. Russia raises bond offerings but still underfunded for war costs.
U S forces in San Francisco have rendered invaluable service during the disaster. The presence of well commanded regular troops proves especially useful in this emergency, aiding relief efforts in the great city.
Local MaIL Office invites customers to place orders for premium first class job work. The notice emphasizes fast turnaround and reliable service for printing, copying, and document handling. Offer valid to walk-in clients and businesses seeking professional results.
Notice to correspondents requests weekly submissions in hand by Tuesday. Each sender must sign, but names are published only if requested. Do not write on both sides of the paper.
Mr Cornell of the Warren Y M C A conducted services Sunday. He was entertained by Mrs Dwight Bennett. Amos Gibson and James Pierce visited Russell this week and Asher Parker arrived at his sister Mrs Amos Pierces home Sunday.
Alfred Halftown Sr and his son Alfred Jr purchased a fine horse and harness in Russell. Halftown Sr leaves April 18 for the Tonawanda Reservation to lead Presbyterian church work. Mrs Halftown to join later. The article notes his long service as an Elder among Allegheny Indians and lists many local visitors and events. The funeral of Peter Jackson is reported with details of survivors and services.
Frewsburg and nearby towns feature a weekend of visits and hospitality. Rebecca Davis returns from Minneapolis while Henry Osgood travels to Randolph. Residents attend piano recitals in Jamestown and plan teas and meetings with the W C T U and the Ladies Aid. Local families host gatherings, celebrate births, and discuss spring farming progress amid weather and infrastructure notes.
Andrew Knupp joined Cody & Curry of Youngsville. George Seifert and wife visit from Trunkeyville and stay with the Knupps. Er W Cooney spent Sunday at Sheffield. Mrs A E Singleton returns from Pittsfield with news of a sister improving. Clarence D Olney travels to Tid ioute for Landlord Carmichael. Edward Smith leaves as D A V and P R R Co agent to Dunkirk for a bigger post. M E Sunday School ladies plan a 25 cent supper in I O G T hall next Friday to buy an organ.
A flurry of visits and gatherings as residents from Warren and nearby towns stop by relatives and friends. Notables include Mrs Durward Ayling Mrs Emil Johnson and Miss Esther Blair visiting in Warren and surrounding areas with several small social events noted. Farmers report oats sowing and local cemetery committee meeting at Miss Alice Spencer's house.
Mrs W J Smiley returned from a visit with parents in Olean. Mrs J M Chandler moves to Warren to make her home. H J Ford and wife of Clarendon visited. Oscar Crooks of Chaffee called on friends. Miss Jennie Barnes, lately in San Francisco, has not yet heard. W C T U social netted 10 dollars. Miss Blanche Taylor visited county seat. Mrs S E Barnes returned from Kane visit. Prof Rozelle at Martin Station. Belle Donaldson shopped in Sheffield.
Easter services were held Sunday April 22 with a very good and interesting program. Henry Allen has bought the Thomas.
April 24 report notes Jamestown visitors Misses Mattie and Winifred Bennett. Y P C U held at the church led by Ruth Hornstrom with Myrtle Thompson to lead next Sunday. Various locals travel or recover, including Emma Fellows and Pearl to Sheffield, Maud Whatford returning home, and Mildred Peck entertained by Myrtle Thompson.
Winifred Bennett and Ruth Hornstrom are named as delegates. Mrs McCoy, Allie Clendenning, Mary Hornstrom, and Rev. Bennett accompany the group from this place as they prepare to travel to Cassadague for the convention.
The Salvation Army of Warren held church services in Fentonville, with Easter observances in the Sunday School. Neighbors visited the Dickinson home to hear a graphophone, and refreshments followed. Various local families hosted Easter gatherings and euchre games with prizes awarded to Rickersons and Clarkes.
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