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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
Numerous items mark a busy period in Warren County with notes on weather, school openings, church services, and upcoming events. Community updates include visits by residents, road and factory developments, civil service exams, and local photography of growing homes and businesses.
The Chautauqua Assembly closes after a prosperous season with large attendance and many events. Highlights include lantern feast decorations, C L S C class open houses, Recognition Day ceremonies, speeches by Dr A V Raymond and Dr Vincent, and the Friends conference. Concerts by Alfred Gaul and Edward Griggs plus school exhibitions mark the week along with the Old Swedish Folk dances and a large Chautauqua School of Physical Education exhibition. Ernest Gamble scheduled to sing in Warren on Sept 10 under Trinity Guild.
The 26th annual Warren County WCTU convention will be held at Barnes on September 11 12 and 13. All members and friends of the cause are invited. Ellen H. Lacy is president and D I Ball secretary.
Judge Simonton of Dauphin Court rules bicycle tax illegal. County Commissioners notify tax collectors in Warren County not to collect the tax for 1900.
The Morris family held their third annual reunion in Youngsville on Thursday Aug 16. Attendees gathered at E. L. Morris Esq home then moved to Eagle Hotel for a substantial dinner and sociable hours.
In Mayville and Jamestown New York and nearby Pennsylvania towns several marriages were reported. Edward C Thompson wed Josie I Scott in Mayville. Clyde E Gross married Allene Crosby in Jamestown. John H Wolff married Ida E Porter in Jamestown. Winfield Burch wed Nellie Cox at Onoville. Arthur Emerson and Harriet Hansen married in Perry.
Clementine F Huntington and others transfer property to Louis H Green in Mead for 2800 dollars. A series of deeds follow naming buyers sellers towns and values including Farmington Warren Columbus Tidioute Eldred Grand Valley Pleasant and Cherry Grove with amounts from 50 to 800 dollars. Treas of Warren County to F B Jackson and Flora M Stewart to G S Galbraith are listed with values 506 and 525 dollars respectively.
116 acre thoroughly equipped farm one mile below Tidioute Limestone Township containing crops machinery farm implements and livestock. New frame house two barns and good outbuildings. Insurance on house barns and contents 1775. Assessed valuation 3800. Bargain price 4000. Address or call W B Myers, Agent, Tidioute, Pa.
Advertises Shaw's Cash Grocery on Liberty Street inviting customers to buy fresh groceries and fruits at spot cash prices. Calls for farmers to bring produce to obtain top prices, promising the lowest cash prices and a solicitous tone.
For the Corry Race Meet and Labor Day celebration on September 3 and 4 the Pennsylvania Railroad sells excursion tickets at two cents per mile with a 25 cent minimum from Erie Johnsonburg Kennerdell Derby and intermediate points to Corry and return. Tickets are valid for travel to Corry and return through September 5.
The Board of Examiners, officers of the regiment, urges reductions for two corporals of Co K one corporal from Co A G M and a sergeant from Co D M after six days of review. Co F and G NCOs largely poorly instructed while Co B C M more competent. Headquarters approves report as Gen Wiley seeks a permanent camp for the second brigade. Also note jewelry services and free examinations at Magee Eichenberg Y M C A Building.
Blank deeds and mortgages for typewriter use offered at the Malt office. Ready for filing and official copying. Suitable for business or personal record keeping. Inquire at the Malt office for prices and bulk orders.
Eva Hills wife of D A Hills died in Tiona Pennsylvania on August 23 1900 after eleven weeks with typhoid fever. She was about 21 and a daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Kirkpatrick. She leaves a husband two young children and numerous relatives.
J. M. Siegfried presents Banner Salve as a leading remedy from an American formula. The product targets skin diseases cuts sores and piles claiming strong healing effects.
Regional fair listings run from Aug 21 to Oct 4 across multiple towns including Punxsutawney Cambridge Springs Kittanning Wattsburg Conneautville Clarion Butler Dunkirk Fredonia Oil City Edinboro Indiana Meadville Mercer Clearfield Washington Stoneboro with BEST Job Printing at the Mail office.
Fall dress goods now available with plaid backs for skirts and a large assortment at lowest prices. Black goods and crepons from 50c to 2.50, including Homespuns Venetians and Camel’s Hair. Despite wool advances, dress goods at last year’s prices. Bedspreads 125 10-4 at gsc. Lace curtains and curtain materials offered 10 to 25 percent off. Ladies' wrappers new line at 98c with wide ruffle. One week left for special laces at sc and embroideries at 8c. Remnants counter filled with new items.
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