10 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
1
A local reader complains of editoral snub and halts his newspaper after years of support. Amid town notes are social events, store ads, and civic updates from Warren including club officers, fire department talk, and school renovations as Christmas preparations begin.
Advertisements highlight bargains at Greek American Store and Schwing's Jewelry, including pure candies and hats. Water Colors sold at Art Store 225 Liberty Street while Green land Jewelry showcases gold and silver handled umbrellas. S. KELLER'S SONS offers fine goods and low prices and Flindt's Barber Shop sells imported Canary Birds.
Dr. N C Schaeffer’s annual State Public Instruction report cites gains in teachers salaries compulsory attendance and township high schools. It notes a rise in female teachers and a decline in male hires while total pay increases reach 720619.69 amid 718 more schools and 1348 more graded schools. Manual training expands with stations in Philadelphia Allegheny City Braddock Bradford Erie and Scranton plus gifts from Mrs Abbott Smith and Levi Smith.
C Smith and Son advertise a holiday sale with a large variety of boots shoes and slippers offered at right prices and invite customers to visit and be pleased by their service and selection.
Adjutant General Stewart reports final inspection results showing high averages across infantry units and strong performance in artillery and cavalry. The inspector general notes the division is in very satisfactory condition and recommends state provision for armories in quartered buildings. Also includes local ads and store notices.
Francis A. Hill of Wayne township wed Blanche K. Hudson of Columbus Pa at the home of Rev C C Hunt in Clymer on Sunday evening November 20 1903. Clyde Baker married Jeannette Dallas in Jamestown on December 1 1908 at Rev A A Horton’s home Sugar Grove.
John F Cribbins 39 died of heart trouble in Warren on December 9 1908. Howard C Knupp 16 died after illness in Pleasant township on December 6 1903. Mary Robinson 47 2 16 died December 28 1903 in Youngsville with burial at Mack Cemetery Elk township. She leaves a mother Mrs Charlotte Headley in Germany PA a son Harry Robinson and siblings.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rogers on Thursday December 38 1903. The item notes the birth and names the newly born child as the Rogers family welcome.
The North East Breeze parodies a football game detailing eleven players per side and a center rush, describing players and plays with exaggerated slang. It mocks injuries and rough tactics while noting touchdowns and fouls in a satirical tone.
A local ad touts a larger season selection of gifts than ever with many beautiful items and substantial value. Prices are attractive and encourage early shopping with frequent visits urged by C. F. Schwing.
Multiple local promos from Warren merchants run Dec 12 sale at 104 M begin morning with savings 25 to 50 percent on new elegant goods. Notices urge stockholders meeting Dec 15 at 10 AM for Warren Emergency Hospital. Ads promote Smiley's groceries, holiday presents including gold headed umbrellas, baby bonnets by Miss Sill, Ebony brushes, Merck Kirberger items, Benj N Greenland engraving offers, 225 Liberty Street frames, and millinery.
Ready for Christmas a store offers useful gifts including pillow tops and kimonas with new fast color designs on 200d linen at 10c. Pillow tops priced 25 and 50c each with matching silks, plus pure linen handkerchief centers at 12% and 15c.
Prices range from 10 to 75 cents with fancy ribbons for work bags at 15 to 45 cents per yard and fancy braids for stock collars from 5 to 45 cents.
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